NC0041181_Regional Office Historical File 2000 to 2013

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
OF CUSTODY
❑ESTUARY
COLLECTOR(S):
Lab Number: A b O O J% (O
Date Received: 1% - i d 0 Time: 7 fs^
Rec'd by: cis I From: Bus -Courier and D
DATA ENTRY BY: CK: <—
DATE REPORTED: 3 - 0 O
Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION:A e-
Seed: Yes ❑ Nopl- Chlorinated: Yee ❑ No REMARKS:
Station # Date Begin (yy/ m/dd) Time Begin Date End Time End De th M B DBM Value T 'y 60
/I90 P Type Composite Sample
(/ �,�.7 U © A H L T S B C GNXX
1
BOD5 310 p mg/I
2
COD High 340 mg/I
3
COD Low 335 mg/I
4
Conform: MF Fecal 31616 /100ml
5
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100m1
6
Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /loom,
7
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100m1
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/I
9
Volatile 505 mg/I
10
Fixed 510 mg/I
11
Residue: Suspended 530 / mg/I
12
Volatile 535 mg/I
13
Fixed 540 mg/I
14
PH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/I
16
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/I
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/I
18
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/I
19
TOC 68o mg/I
gn
.Turbidity 76 NTU
Chloride 940 mg/I
Chi a: Trl 32217 ug/I
Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/I
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/1
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADM,
Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/I
Fluoride 951 mg/I
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/I
Grease and Oils 556 mg/I
Hardness Total900 mg/I
Specific Cond. 95 2
uMhos/cm
MBAS 38260 mg/I
Phenols 32730 ug/I
Sulfate 945 mgA
Sulfide 745 mg/I
NH3 ae N 610 mg/I
TKN as N 625 mg/I
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/I
P: Total as P 665 mg/I
PO4 as P 70507 mg/I
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I
CdCadmium 1027 ug/I
Cr-Chromlum:Tota11034 u9A
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/1
NI -Nickel 1067 ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 ugA
Zn-Zinc 1092 ug/I
Ag over 1077 ug/I
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/I
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/1
Ca-Calclum 916 mg/I
Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I
Fe -Iron 1045 ugA
LI-Lithium 1132 ug/I
Mg-Magneslum 927 mg/I
Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/1
Na-Sodium 929 mg/I
Arsenic -Total 1002 ug/I
Se -Selenium 1147 ug/I
Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/I
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophosphorus Pesticides
I 1 Acid Herbicides I
Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics 1
Acid Extractable Organics
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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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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
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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
TO:SINR
FRO MRO RRO WeRO WFRO WSRO TS
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®COMPLIANCE
El
❑LAKE
Ot
Other
CHAIN
❑ INFLUENT
Shipped
❑EMERGENCY
OF CUSTODY
❑ESTUARY
by: Bus Courier, taf Other
COLLECTOR(S): �? //,
Lab Number:
Date Received: 1/-J 2-0 0 Time: S
Rec'd by: 4­ From: Bus -Courier and D I
DATA ENTRY BY: G - CK:
DATE REPORTED: S -/O -- O 0
I
Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION:
Seed: Yes`. NOD Chlorinated: Yes No ❑ REMARKS:
IK
Stall o / // Begin Date
9 (yy/mm/dd) Time Begin Date End Time End Depth M B DBM Value Type Composite Semple Type
t I O� r A H L T S 8 C/;.G GNXX
1
iavuo oAV G mg/1
2
COD High 340 mgA
3
COD Low 335 mg/I
4
Coliform: MP Fecal 31616 /IOOmI
b
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
6
Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
7
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100m1
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/I
9
Volatile 505 mg/I
10
Fixed 510 mg/I
11
Residue: Suspended 530 ( rng/I
12
Volatile 535 mg/I
13
Fixed 540 mg/1
14
pH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/I
16
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/I
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/1
18
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/I
19
TOC 680 mg/I
gn
irurbidity 76 NTU
Chloride 940 mg/1
Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/I
Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/1
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/1
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADMF
Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/1
Fluoride 951 mg/l
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/l
Grease and Oils 556 mg/I
Hardness Total900 mg/I
Specific Cond. 95 2
uMhos/cm,
MBAS 38260 mg/I
Phenols 32730 ug/I
Sulfate 945 mg/I
Sulfide 745 mg/I
NH3 as N 610 / r mg/I
TKN as N 625 mgA
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/I
P: Total as P 665 mg/1
PO4 as P 70507 mg/I
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I
CdCadmlum 1027 ugA
Cr-ChromiunuTatal1034 ugA
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/I
Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 ugA
Zn-Zinc 1092 ug/I
Ag Ilver 1077 ug/I
Al -Aluminum 1105 ug/I
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca-Calclum 916 mgA
Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I
Fe -Iron 1045 ugn
Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (C)
D.O. mgA
pH
Alkalinity
Acidity
Air Temperature (C)
pH 8.3 pH 4.5
pH 4.5 pH 8.3
2
94
10
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
99/11 .0050 7.60 LESSTHAN 9.55 14.50 6.5-6.4
99/12 .0050 28.25 7.3 9.00 11.00 6.4-6.4
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MAXIMUM .0050 28.50 15.8 17.60 22.50 6.800
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
00/01
00/02
AVERAGE
MAXIMUM
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1,1IR.. EARL BRADSiIAW
�ASSIS'TANT SUPERINTENDENT
�CALDWELL COUNT' SCHOOLS
'POST OFFICE BOX 1590
LENOIR, NC 28645
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NPDES PERMIT NUMBER NC_
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DATE ISSUED
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Easley, Governor
October 6, 2008
Mr. Donald R. Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir, N.C. 28645
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary -_:—
Colpn � Sul ins,' Directd
D
OCT 1 4 2008
I
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHE�IILLE. REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO041181
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP _
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
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 major changes from the draft permit sent to you on August
13, 2008. 1 - - -
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].
Sincerely,
,,
7 'ice Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Central File
sheville Re 'onal 4ff'ice�GSnrf'ace iNater-Protecton'`
MILT Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOT
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
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP
- 1350 Yadkin River Road
_ Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as the Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee 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 November 1, 2008.
This permit and authorization to discharge shallexpire at midnight on October 31, 2013.
Signed this day October 6, 2008
s Ck '
Volee,Sullins, Director
f Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO041181
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
�... s 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 0.008 MGD wastewater treatment system discharging via
outfall 001 with the following components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Dosing tank with dual siphons
♦ Dual sand filters
The system is located at the Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP off Yadkin River
Road in Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the locations specified on the attached map into
the Yadkin River, currently a class C-Trout stream in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

4656H SE
QLURI: L.enoir,N.C. NCO041 1 81 Facility �►
Subbasin: 3n701 Location
t.atitiule: 33"S9'45" Caldwell County Schools
l..ongitncle: St"33'30" Happy VaLLey Elementary
Receivinw Stream: Yadkin River
Stream Class: C=i'rroUt North
SCALE 1:24000
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Permit NCO041181
FFLUENT 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
0.008 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
L

)ES Permit Standard Conditions
Page 1 of 16
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
lefinitions
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.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Dav
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. 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
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➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect efflue
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 X hours [X = days detention time] over a 24-hour period. Effluent
samples shall be collected 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" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not
submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant
Federal effluent guideline[s] for the appropriate calculation interval.
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).
DM 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.
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,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 limitl
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 122.411.
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act fortoxic 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
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section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sec
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, Mq
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)]
d. Any person who knoavin,gyl 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 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
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.
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nce of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
;ement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority -may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to ReWply
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. S atory 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].
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b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority sha
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person.
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]:
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
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 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 211.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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.0201].
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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 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)].
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)]
(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 daps 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.
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(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.
Upsets
a. -Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: 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) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40" CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
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
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)].
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.g results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of anew
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
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.
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
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➢ 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 o.
measurement, .report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any
122.41].
T . 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.
Inspection and Entev
The Permittee shall allow the Director; or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
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.
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, not 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)].
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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 122.41 (l) (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 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
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.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following
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 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 $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, not 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";
(l) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
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(1) 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
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. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs�
All POTWs 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.
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 widz 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;
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Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in am,
cause interference or pass through;
Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within th
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
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
Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
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 (IIWA) 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 122.44]. 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.
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ustrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
Lccordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
ration of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
a contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
.ditions, 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 I3WA.
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.
7. 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 211.0908.
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
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These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and sh
following:
e.)
Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Signific_____
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
Pretreatment Program Summary XPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
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;
Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDS4
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;
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 Perinittee 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.
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Governor
c� r7 ® NR William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
> North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
January 26, 2004
Mr. Donald Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO041181
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
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 December 3, 2003.
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 (919)
733-5083, extension 511.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tom Belni&
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
A"slie_ville. Regiofi'- face/Water_Quality Section
NPDES Unit
FED - 6 VQ
WATER QQUALlI
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone] MUF2111E R GI0,N, .,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state. nc.us DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748

Permit NCO041181
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PF.R MT'T'
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
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP
1350 Yadkin River Road
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as the Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective March 1, 2004.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2008.
Signed this day January 26, 2004.
ORIGINAL SIGNED By
Tom BeInick
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO041181
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SKEET
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 0.008 MGD wastewater treatment system discharging via
outfall 001 with the following components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Dosing tank with dual siphons
♦ Dual sand filters
The system is located at the Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP off Yadkin River
Road in Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the locations specified on the attached map into
the Yadkin River, a class C-Trout stream in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

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Latir<ide: 35 59' F5" CaLdweLL County Schools
Longitude: 51"33'30" Happy VaLLey Elementary
Receiving Stream: Yadkin River SCALE '.P—A400®
Stream Class: C-Trout North

Permit NCO041181
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:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS'
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location:
Flow
0.008 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (202C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
pH
Between 6 and 9 standard units
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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AMA.
N DENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 4, 2013
Dr. Jeffrey Church
Assistant Superintendent, Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd., S.W.
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Permit Number NCO041181
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP - Class I
UAion County
Dear Dr. Church:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly,
we are forwarding the attached final 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).
Please note that proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Therefore, a requirement to begin
reporting discharge monitoring data" electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report
(eDMR) internet application has been added to this final permit. [See Special Condition A. (3.)] For information
on eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://portal.nedenr.or web/wq/admin/boa/ipu/edmr.
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following web site:
hLtp://www2.epa.gov/compliane /proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
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 permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Resources or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local governmental permits which may
be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Maureen Kinney of my
staff at [phone].
Sincer y,
F/
homass A. Reeder
cc: Central Files
NPDES-Unit Files
As�evllle Regic�rual C)tfice, Surflce Wiater P�reetion Sectio
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, orth Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet:: www.ncwaterguality.org
NOV 2 0 2013
DWQ/Surface 71Mter, " rn*cction Sce;io?
Asheville Re,ional Office
An Equal OpportunityWffirmative Action Employer

Permit NCO041181
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF .WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Caldwell County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP
1350 Yadkin River Road
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as the Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance
with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,11, III and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective December 1, 2013.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2018.
Signed this day November 4, 2013.
Th&sion
A. Reeder, Director
Diof Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0041181
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 0.008 MGD wastewater treatment system discharging via outfall 001
with the following components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Dosing tank with dual dosing bells (8,000 gallons)
♦ Dual sand filter beds
The system is located at the Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP off Yadkin River Road in
Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the locations specified on the attached map into the Yadkin
River, currently a class C-Trout stream in sub -basin 03-07-01 of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
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PART
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:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LEMTS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
, . Sample
Sample
Parameter Code
Average
Maximum
Fre uency
Tye
Location
Flow
0.008 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
C0310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/1\4onth
Grab
Effluent
C0530
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
C0610
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
C0600
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
- -
Grab
Effluent
00665
pH
Not < 6.0 nor > 9.0
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00400
Standard Units
Footnote:
1. No later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A (3.).
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
A.(2.) NUTRIENT REOPENER FOR HIGH ROCK LAKE
This permit may be reopened and modified to implement nutrient requirements in accordance with any
future TMDL and/or nutrient management strategy for High Rock Lake.
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A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates
that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
Beginning no later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin
reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DVJR's Electronic Discharge
Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's
eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DENR / DWR / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility
being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband
access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted
and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the
facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid
for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted .
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A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates
that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.)
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [SuAersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
Beginning no later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin
reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge
Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's
eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DENR / DWR / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility
being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband
access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted
and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the
facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid
for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted
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Caldwell County Schools
Happy Valley Elementary
County: Caldwell Stream Class:
C-Trout
Receivine Stream: Yadkin River Sub -Basin:
03-07-01
Latitude: 35° 59' 45" Grid/Quad:
Lenoir, NC
Loncitude: 81° 33' 30" HUC #:
03040101
Facility -x
Location --
(not to stole)
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The.period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class R violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(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)].
Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.S) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 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 unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, underpenalty 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 orpersons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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IF (3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
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)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: 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 pen -nit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part H.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41(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:
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part 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://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.411.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
. or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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OF 5. Monitoring Regorts
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.411.
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 143-215.1 C). The
report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the
facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The
report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which
annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215. 1 (a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal. system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The. Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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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 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this defmition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3 (v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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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.
The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment .
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part 11 or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.441. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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IF enforceable Pretreatment. Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(44)]
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 collection system or 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 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(ii );
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or, modification of any pretreatment. facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the.
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1(4)(8)]
7. POTW Infection & 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 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The.
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;.
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitoringand nd_Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved, pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9, Enforcement Response_Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all, pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment. Annual Reports PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A. NCAC 02H .0.908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the. Division at the following
address:
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NC DENR > Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section.
Pretreatment; Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1.617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (S1Us). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
lUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered S1Us, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment :implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC),
as defined in the 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. [l5A NCAC 02H .0903 (b)(34),.0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12.. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records; and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment. Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). (I5A
NCAC 021-1.0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [I NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .09.05; 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 (S1Us), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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IN Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Dr. Jeffrey Church
Assistant Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd., S.W.
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Dr. Church:
Division of Water Resources
Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Director Secretary
September 11, 2013
Subject: DRAFT NPDES PERMIT
Permit Number NCO041181
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP — Class I
Caldwell County
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very
carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains. Your permit is
among several in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin that the Division has targeted for expedited renewal.
Please note the following modifications to this draft:
• added parameter codes to Section A.(1.) Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
and updated footnotes, and
• a nutrient reopener special condition was added to the permit in order to implement nutrient
requirements in accordance with any future TMDL and/or nutrient management strategy for
High Rock Lake.
Please submit any comments to me no later than thirty (30) days following your receipt of the draft.
Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are
received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in late -October 20.13, with an
effective date of December 1, 2013.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, please contact me at (919)
807-6388 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Maureen Kinney
cc: NPDES Unit
ec: Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section
Steve Reid, NCDENR
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet:: www.ncwaterguality.org
RECEIVE®
SEP 2 4 2013
DWQ/Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
An Equal OpportunitylAffrmativeAction Employer

Permit NCO041181
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL -POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Caldwell County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP
1350 Yadkin River Road
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as the Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance
with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,11I and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective
, 2013.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2018.
Signed this day
, 2013.
DRAFT
Thomas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0041181
'UPPLEMENT 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 0.008 MGD wastewater treatment system discharging via outfall 001
with the following components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Dosing tank with dual dosing bells (8,000 gallons)
♦ Dual sand filter beds
The system is located at the Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP off Yadkin River Road in
Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the locations specified on the attached map into the Yadkin
River, currently a class C-Trout stream in sub -basin 03-07-01 of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
j
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Permit NCO041181
PART I
IMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - DRAFT
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
Daily
Measurement
Sample -
Sample
Parameter Code.
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Tye
Location
Flow
0.008 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
C0310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab.
Effluent
C0530
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
C0610
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
C0600
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
C0665
pH
Not < 6.0 nor > 9.0
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00400
Standard Units
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM N OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
A.(2.) NUTRIENT REOPENER FOR HIGH ROCK LAKE
This permit may be reopened and modified to implement nutrient requirements in accordance with any
future TMDL and/or nutrient management strategy for High Rock Lake.
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NPDES Permit Renewal
Regional Office Comments
Permit number.y NCO041181 Region ;a Asheville JDate September 10, 2013
Facme � Happy valley School
Staff: a Linda S. Wig s
xCounty . Caldwell i1 �, n�
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Dr. Jeffrey Church
Assistant Superintendent
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd., S.W.
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Dr. Church:
Division of Water Resources
Thomas A. Reeder
Director
September 11, 2013
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Subject: DRAFT NPDES PERMIT
Permit Number NCO041181
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP — Class I
Caldwell County
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very
carefully to ensure thor21J9l ding of the conditions and requirements it contains. Your permit is
among several in thereuse River Basi that the Division has targeted for expedited renewal.
Please note the following modifications to this draft:
• Added parameter codes to Section A.(1.) Effluent Limitations and Monitoring
Requirements and updated footnotes, and
• a nutrient reopener special condition was added to the permit in order to implement nutrient
requirements in accordance with any future TMDL and/or nutrient management strategy for
High Rock Lake.
Please submit any comments to me no later than thirty (30) days following your receipt of the draft.
Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are
received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in late -October 2013, with an
effective date of December 1, 2013.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, please contact me at (919)
807-6388 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
il a4yjv
Maureen Kinney
cc: NPDES Unit
ec: Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section
Steve Reid, NCDENR
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] \ Fax: [phone]
Internet:: www.rimateraualitv.org
An Equal Opporlunity\Afrmative Action Employer

Permit NCO
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Caldwell County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP
1350 Yadkin River Road
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as the Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance
with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, H, III and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective
, 2013.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2018.
Signed this day , 2013.
rolfrMAM
Thomas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0041181
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 0.008 MGD wastewater treatment system discharging via outfall 001
with the following components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Dosing tank with dual dosing bells (8,000 gallons)
♦ Dual sand filter beds
The system is located at the Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP off Yadkin River Road in
Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the locations specified on the attached map into the Yadkin
River, currently a class C-Trout stream in sub -basin 03-07-01 of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
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Permit NCO
PART I
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Daily
Measurements
Sample -
-Sample
Parameter Code
Average
Maximum
Fre uency
Type
Location
Flow
0.008 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
C0310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
C0530
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
C0610
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
C0600
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
C0665
pH
Not < 6.0 nor > 9.0
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00400
Standard Units _.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
A.(2.) NUTRIENT REOPENER FOR HIGH ROCK LAKE
This permit may be reopened and modified to implement nutrient requirements in accordance with any
future TMDL and/or nutrient management strategy for High Rock Lake.
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Latitude: 35° 59' 45" Grid/Quad: Lenoir, NC
Longitude: 81' 33' 30" HUC#: 03040101

RECEIVED
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Pat McCrory
Governor
April 24th 2013
Caldwell County Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
1914 Hickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO041181
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Jeffrey Church,
APR 2 6 2013
,I� R/Surface Water Protection Section
l; Asheville Regional Office
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on 04-24-2013. This permit
renewal has been assigned Charles Weaver (919-807-6391) who will contact you if any
additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Due to current backlog, you
should continue to operate under terms of your current permit, until a new permit is issued. If
you have any questions, please contact the assigned permit writer. -
Sinc rely,
GCDi4
Jeff Poupa
Point Source Branch Program Supervisor IV
Cc: Central Files
Ashville Regional Office
NPDES Unit
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 One
Phone: [phone] \ Internet: www.ncdenr.gov NorthCarolina
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`• 1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Caldwell County Schools Lenoir, 7288
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Dr. Jeff Church, Assistant Superintendent
April 17, 2013
Ms. Lisa Palmer
NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Ms. Palmer,
Please accept this letter as a request for renewal of NPDES Permit #NC0041181 - Happy Valley
Elementary School - Caldwell County.
Sincerely,
NjA- C-1"--
Dr. Jeffrey Church
Assistant Superintendent

.NP11-� 1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Caldwell County Schools Lenoir, NC 284
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Dr. Jeff.Church, Assistant Superintendent
April 17, 2013
Sludge Management
Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
NPDES Permit NCO041181
Caldwell County
Method of Disposal:
Phillips Septic Service
Permit # NCS00214
All waste sludge is removed by Phillips Septic Service and discharged into the City of Lenoir sewer
system.
Dr. Jeffrey Church
Assistant Superintendent

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
privately -owned treatment systems treating. 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit INCO041181
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
Happy Valley Elementary School
Mailing Address
1914 Hickory Blvd, SW
City
Lenoir
State / Zip Code
NC, 28645
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 1350 Yadkin River Road
City Patterson
State / Zip Code
County
NC, 28661
Caldwell
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number ( )
Fax Number ( )
e-mail Address
1 of 3
Form-D 11/12

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
iption 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 277 / 44
Other ❑ Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Elementary School
Number of persons served: 321
S. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Out fall 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) (1VEW applicants: Provide a map showing the exact location of each
outfall):
Yadkin River
8. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous ® Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 5 Duration: 3
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 with dual dosing bells (8,000 gal)
- Dual sand filter beds
- Design Removal: BOD 85 - 90 %
TSS 85 - 90 %
Nitrogen 0 - 10 %
Phosphorus none
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Form-D 11/12

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
�W. W AW W Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.008 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.0018 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.003 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS: Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab
samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported,
report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over
the past 36 months for parameters currently in your permit. Mark other parameters "N/A".
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODs)
31.6
4.0
mg/L
Fecal Coliform
Total Suspended Solids
40.0
8.3
mg/L
Temperature (Summer)
28.1
19.7
co
Temperature (Winter)
16.8
7.7
co
pH
8.2
6.1 (min)
Su's
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
Permit Number
NCO041181
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Type
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 know
ledge and belief such
`information
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other. document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Director
November 4, 2013
Dr. Jeffrey Church
Assistant Superintendent, Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd., S.W.
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Dr. Church:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Permit Number NCO041181
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP - Class I
`'�"Ilnion County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly,
we are forwarding the attached final 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).
Please note that proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Therefore, a requirement to begin
reporting discharge monitoring data electronicallv using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report
(eDMR) internet application has been added to this final permit. [See Special Condition A. (3.)] For information
on eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
hitp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/adminiboWipu/edmr.
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following web site:
http://www2.epa.gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting rule.
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 permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Resources or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local governmental permits which may
be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Maureen Kinney of my
staff at [phone].
SiN )n rely,�'_°an.,
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Thomas A. Reeder J 3
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit Files DWt7/Sr.trf�ce no.�nction SectionA
As! ; Rt, ;inal Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet:: www.ncwateroualitv.orq
An Equal OpportunityWfiirmative Action Employer

Permit NCO041181
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
DUI
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Caldwell County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP
1350 Yadkin River Road
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as the Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee 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 December 1, 2013.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2018.
Signed this day November 4, 2013.
Ths A. Reeder, Director30"-
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0041181
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 0.008 MGD wastewater treatment system discharging via outfall 001
with the following components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Dosing tank with dual dosing bells (8,000 gallons)
♦ Dual sand filter beds
The system is located at the Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP off Yadkin River Road in
Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the locations specified on the attached map into the Yadkin
River, currently a class C-Trout stream in sub -basin 03-07-01 of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
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Permit NCO041181
PART I
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:
EFFLUENT
LIlVIITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS,
CHARACTERISTICS
1Vloutti'ly'
Daily
1VIeasurement
.• Sample
Sample
Parameter ;Code
Avera e.
'Maximum
Fire uency .
• Type -:.
Location
Flow
0.008 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
C0310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
C0530
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
C0610
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
C0600
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
C0665
pH
Not < 6.0 nor > 9.0
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00400
Standard Units
Footnote:
1. No later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A (3.).
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
A.(2.) NUTRIENT REOPENER FOR HIGH ROCK LAKE
This permit may be reopened and modified to implement nutrient requirements in accordance with any
future TMDL and/or nutrient management strategy for High Rock Lake.
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A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates
that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes. the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
Beginning no later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin
reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge
Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's
eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DENR / DWR / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility
being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband
access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted
and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the
facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid
for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted
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electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary
waiver by the Division.
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr. ory/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu%edmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of anew facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)]
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the following web page: http://portal.ncdenr.ora/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make
the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
WILL BE ACCEPTED:
7 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and 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. "
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41].
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PAIN II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The.period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 31.8 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or.
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-21-5.6A]
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 Il penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. DILty 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 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 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 unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later, than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Pernuttee 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 Penn it 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
122.221
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:
7 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that quaked personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person orpersons 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 signicant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility offines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13 Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority, from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 68G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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IF (3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class 11, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate. backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; -including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated ,bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment -facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.,
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.13.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 1.5A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at 'a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part 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://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose. personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records -of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
: or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable tunes, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E -Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new pernuttee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at-[phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(l)(7)].
Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
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 reportwithin 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that 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 143-215.1 C). The
report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the
facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The
report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which
annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent. to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal, system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The. Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part H 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 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government'
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the. Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR'261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but i'n no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
-investigation into possible sources; the period' of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SILT), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
'CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part H or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in,
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (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 collection system or 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 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
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 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 0211.0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the, opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the 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 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
April 24, 2013
Jeff Church
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd
Lenoir NC 28645
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Follow -Up
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP
Permit No: NCO041181
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Church:
Natural Resources
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
On April 17, 2013, 1 conducted a follow up compliance evaluation inspection at the Happy
Valley School wastewater facility. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
NC0041181. The repair/maintenance efforts the Board of Education conducted are
appreciated and should benefit the effectiveness of the wastewater system. Please note
that the area where the trees were removed adjacent to the sand filter beds needs to be
reshaped and stabilized to avoid erosion and storm water run-on to the sand filter beds.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
jA11)
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
--Water Tech Labs, John Gragg
PO Box 1056
Granite Falls, NC 28630
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NOl'ChCaT011ria
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone] N�tmr�«�
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
PPEPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code - NPDES - - - yr/mo/day - Inspection Type- - -Inspector - Fac Type
1 INI 2 15 I 31 NCO041181 111 121 13/04/17 117 181 C I 19I S I 20I
Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA — ---- — ------ -Reserved------------------
671 169 70131 711 I 721 N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Happy Valley Elementary School
10:30 AM 13/04/17
08/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1350 Yadkin River Rd
Lenoir NC 28645
10:50 AM 13/04/17
13/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
Jerry Lynn You nce/O RC/828-757-21 98/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jeff Church,1914 Hickory Blvd Lenoir NC 28645H828-728-8407/8287280012 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance NJ Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Met with Jerry Pounce (ORC) to -inspect new components: - -
Many improvements have been made to the WW system; new cover, new sand, new lines.
The BOE did a good job repairing the system. Trees were removed from the surrounding area in this
process. The area where the trees were removed needs to be properly shaped to avoid stormwater runon to
the sandfilter beds. The area also needs to be stabilized with vegetation to avoid erosion.
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Permit: NCO041181 Owner -Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Date: 04/17/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
' Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean -with acceptable housekeeping? - - _ ■ -❑ -o - n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ n i1
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Trees were removed from around the filter beds. The land in this area
needs to be reshaped so stormwater flows do not flow onto the sand beds. Also it needs
to be stabilized with vegetation.
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: New covers were added to distribution box. New lines and sand were
added. Much improved since last inspection.
Yes No NA NE
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Telephone [phone]
Frix 828-728-0012
February 14, 2013
Ms. Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Dr. deffChurch. Assisiani Superiniendeni
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F E B 1 9 2013
DWQ/Surfhce Water Protection Section
SUBJECT: Recent Notice of Compliance Sampling Inspection dated February 1, 2013
Permit No. NC 0041181
Caldwell County Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Caldwell County
Dear Ms. W iggs:
Caldwell County Schools received your letter dated February 1, 2013 regarding the marginally
compliant status of the wastewater facility with permit NCO041 181 at Happy Valley Elementary
School. As a result of this finding, Caldwell County Schools has contracted with a local contractor to
make needed repairs to the wastewater facility. The scope of work includes:
- Demo and remove the existing PVC piping
- Excavate and remove the existing clogged sand
- Dispose of the removed sand
- Purchase approximately 70 tons of waste water filter sand meeting the following
specifications:
- .45-.55 mrn size
- < 3 uniform coefficient
- < 5.0% dust content
- Place new delivered sand into the existing retaining wall system
- Install new PVC piping with field -drilled drainage holes
- Patch holes for new piping leaving the distribution box
- Pour new concreie lid for existing box and set in place on existing structure
Caldwell County Schools plans to conduct this work during our spring break week, April I-5 2013,
barring any unforeseen inclement weather rnakeup days. If students are in class during this week the
project will be completed beginning May 27, 2013.
Sincerely,
,;;r). Jeff Church
Assistant Superintendent for Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla III
Director Secretary
February 1, 2013
Jeff Church
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd
Lenoir NC 28645
SUBJECT:. Compliance Sampling Inspection
Happy Valley Elementary School
Permit No: NCO041181
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Church:
On January 16, 2013 a Compliance Sampling Inspection was performed at the subject
wastewater facility. The facility was found to be marginally compliant with permit NC0041181.
Present during the iryppeet�on were Kathy. Jimison, with the Division of Water Quality, Steve Suit
with Caldwell Count �n Younce and John Gragg with Water Tech Labs. There appears to be
some work needed at this facility. Ponding water and impaired distribution lines were documented
as represented below.
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org
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Section C. 2. of your permit requires the operation and maintenance resources necessary to
operate the -existing facilities at optimum efficiency. Please evaluate and repair the sand filter
treatment units as needed. Report back to me in writing of your findings and any repairs made or
timelines needed by March 1, 2613.
Enclosed is an inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff
have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enclosure
cc Central Files
Asheville Files
Water Tech Labs, John Gragg
PO Box 1056
Granite Falls, NC 28630
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
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Governor
February 1, 2013
Jeff Church
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd
Lenoir NC 28645
Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla III
Director Secretary
SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection
Happy Valley Elementary School
Permit No: NCO041181
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Church:
On January 16, 2013 a Compliance Sampling Inspection was performed at the subject
wastewater facility. The facility was found to be marginally compliant with permit NC0041181.
Present during the inspection were Kathy Jimison, with the Division of Water Quality, Steve Suit
with Caldwell Count§'j, J' invyounce and John Gragg with Water Tech Labs. There appears to be
some work needed at this facility. Ponding water and impaired distribution lines were documented
as represented below. Y ,:
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org
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Happy Valley School
February 1, 2013
Section C..2. of your permit requires the operation and maintenance resources necessary to
operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. Please evaluate and repair the sand filter
treatment units as needed. Report back to me in writing of your findings and any repairs made or
timelines needed by March 1, 2013.
Enclosed is an inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff
have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
'41A
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
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a er 1 Rc7rrM, John Gragg
PO Box 1056
Granite Falls, NC 28630
S:\SWP\Caldwell\Wastewater\Minors\Happy Valley Elementary School 41181\CSI.ltr.Jan2013.doc

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington; D.C. 20460
1�/`�
EPA
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 I .51 31 NCO041181 111 121 13/01/16 117 18I S I 19I S I 20II
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111IIII11111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA ----------- ----------Reserved- ------- ---- -----
67I 169 7012171 I_I 72I N I 73 L LJ 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Happy Valley Elementary School
10:45 AM 13/01/16
08/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1350 Yadkin River Rd
Lenoir NC 28645
11:10 AM 13/01/16
13/10/31
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
Jeff Church,1914 Hickory Blvd Lenoir NC 28645//828-728-8407/8287280012 ContactedYes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement ■ Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters . .
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Linda S Wiggs -ra��' ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The treatment units (sand filter beds and pipes) appear to need work. The distribution pipes do not appear
to be functioning optimally.
The sand filter bed needs work. Only portions of the beds are treating the wastewater. The ponding
occurring at the time of the inspection was not acceptable.
These treatment units should be evaluated and repaired as needed.
Effluent Sampling Results: BOD 12 mg/I, TSS 6.3 mg/I
Fortunately the effluent samples were compliant. 'However, the maintenance work noted above will likely be
needed soon to avoid effluent violations.
The septic tank is pumped annually which appears to be a good maintenance practice and is assisting in
keeping the sand filter beds from failing.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO041181
tion Date: 01/16/2013
Owner - Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
_�ons &Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ Cl n n
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 facility housekeeping is not an issue. However, O&M needs attention.
See summary.
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
n
■
o
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
■
o
o
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment: Permit expires in October. The permittee should keep an eye out for
renewal notice early this year.
Septic Tank
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
n
n
■
n
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
■
n
n
-n
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
n
n
■
n
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
n
n
■
n
Comment: See summary.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
n Cl
■
Cl
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
n n
nJ
■.
Is sand filter free of ponding?
n ■
o
o
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
Cl 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
■
❑
Comment: The sand filter beds are in need of attention. There is too much ponding,
the pipes may not be properly laid. Work needs to be performed on these treatment
units.
Page # 3

COUNTY
RIVER BASIN: /J
REPORTTO !LJ/ Regional Office
Other �F
COLLECTOR(S)
Estimated BOD Range: E:
® Seed: ' Chlorinated:
Statiop k/Location Code -, / I Date Bbgin fsv%mm/dd
BOD 310 mg/L
COD High 340 mg/L
COD Low 335 mg/L
Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 1100ml
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
Coliform: tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml
Residue: Total 500 mg/L
Volatile 505 mg/L
Fired 510 mg/L
Residue: Suspended 530 mg/L
Volatile 535 mg/L
Fired 540 mg/L
pH 403 units
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/L
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/L
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 —/1
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/L
TOC 680 mg/L
Turbidity 76 NTU
Coliform Total Tube /100 ml
COMMENTS:
D1N'IS1ON OF 1YATER QUALITY
Chemistry Laboratory Report / Water Quality
SAMPLE TYPE
PRIORITY
AMBIENT Q,A STREAM KEFFLUENf
COMPLIANCE CHAIN OF CUSTODY El LAKE INFLUENT
EMERGENCY VISIT ID El ESTUARY
Station Location:
Remarks:
Date End ( /mm/d Time Begin Time End Depth - DM, DB, DBM Value Type -A, H, L
/�J / / r >I°4C'7 9
Chloride 940 mg/L
Chlorophyll a EPA 445.0 modified option ug/L
Color: True 80 C.U.
Color: (pH ) 83 pH= C.U.
Color: pH 7.6 82 C.U.
Cyanide 720 mg/L
Fluoride 951 mg/L
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/L
Grease and Oils 556 mg/L
Hardness Total900 mg/L
Specific Cond. 95 r mhos/cm
MBAS 38260 mg/L
Phenols 32730 ug/L
Sulfate 945 mg/L
Sulfide 745 mg/L
Boron
Tannin & Lignrin ug/L
Hexavalent Chromium ug/L
Bicarbonate mg/L
Carbonate mg/L
Total Dissolved Solids mg/L
NH3 as N 610 mg/L
TKN an N 625 mg/L
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/L
P: Total as P 665 mg/L
PO4 as P 70507 mg/L
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/L
K-Potassium mg/L
Cd-Cadmium 1027 ag/L
Cr-Chromium:Total 1034 ug/L
Cu- Copper 1042 ug/L
Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/L
Pb- Lead 1051 ug/L
Zu-Zinc 1092 ug/L
V-Vanadium ug/L
Ag-Silver 1077 ug/L
Al- Aluminum 1105 ug/L
Be- Beryllium 1012 ug/L
Ca- Calcium 916 mg/L
Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/L
Fe- Iron 1045 ug/L
Mo-Molybdenum rtg/L
Sb-Antimony ug/L
Sn-Tin ug/L
TI-Thallium ug/L
Ti-Titanium ug/L
Hg-1631 ng/L
Lab Number
Date Received: IG,
r
Time Received: / !✓
Received By
Data Released
Date Reported:
Composite-T, S, B I Sample Type
Li -Lithium 1132 ug/L
Mg- Magnesium 927 mg/L
Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/L
Na- Sodium 929 mg/L
Arsenic:Total 1002 ug/L
Se -Selenium 1147 ug/L
Hg- Mercury 71900 ug/L
Ba-Barium ug/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
Base/Neutral&Acid Extractable Organics
TPH Diesel Range
Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle req'd)
TPH Gasoline Range
TPH/BTEX Gasoline Range
Phytoplank-ton
Temperature on arrival (°C): p�'

IF United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E P ^ Washington, D.C. 20460
/�
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance lospection Rpport
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� 31 NCO041181 111 121 13/01/13 117 181U c I 19I S I 20 Lj
Remarks
211III IIIIIIII IIII IIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67 I 169 701-1 71 LI 72I N I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:30 AM 13/01/13
08/11/01
Happy Valley Elementary School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1350 Yadkin River Rd
Lenoir NC 28645
12:30 PM 13/01/13
13/10/31
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 k I r' ber
Contacted
Jeff Church,1914 Hickory Blvd Lenoir NC 28645//828-728-8407/82872800T2•---"'•" ' No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 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 Rgviewer Agency/OMoe/Phonb and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO041181 I11 12, 13/01/13 117 18U
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page # 2

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Permit: NCO041181 Owner - Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Inspection Date: 01/13/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Operations & Maintenance Yes P0 NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? e' ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters;lfor• ex: ML•SS; NIGRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable? s i
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:
Cnntir- Tank
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?,
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? j
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Are high and low wateralarrh8 operating properly?
❑❑❑❑
❑❑❑❑
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes
No NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
❑
❑ ❑
Cl
Is the distribution box level and watertight? C
cJ �
/
'l�%?� ❑
❑ ❑
❑
Is sand filter free of ponding? „ Lam`
❑
Q/❑
❑
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
Cl
❑ ❑
❑
# 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:
Equalization Basins
Is the basin aerated?
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
Is the basin free of excessive.grease?
Are all pumps present?
l 5 I

Permit: NC0041181
Inspection Date: 01/13/2013
:qualization Basins
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
Comment:
Owner - Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
❑
❑
❑ ❑
❑❑❑❑
❑
❑
❑ ❑
❑
❑
❑ ❑
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The Caldwell County Schools are hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.008 MGD wastewater treatment system discharging via
outfall 001 with the following components: g
♦ Septic tank
♦ Dosing tank with dual siphons
♦ Dual sand filters
The system is located at the Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP off Yadkin River
Road in Caldwell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the locations specified on the attached map into
the Yadkin River, currently a class C-Trout stream in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

ELz
1'errnitNC0041181
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
Fre uencv
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.008 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
PH
> 6.0 and 5 9.0 standard units
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 01/14/13 Page: 1 of 1
Permit: nc0041181 MRs Between: 1=2010 - and -£ 1-2013 - Region: % Violation Category:'% Program Category:
Facility Name: % Param Name: % = County: % Subbasin: % Violation Action. %
Major Minor.
Nq
PERMIT: NCO041181 FACILITY: Caldwell County Schools , app. Va11e El enta COUNTY: Caldwell REGION: Asheville
School
Monitoring Violation
MONITORING
OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT
PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE LIMIT VALUE % OVER LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
01 -2010
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
01/02/10
Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
treatment plant
05 -2011
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
05/28/11
Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
treatment plant ..
12 -2011
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
12/24/11
Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
treatment plant
12 ,2011
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
12/31/11
Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
treatment plant
01.-.2010 - :
001
Effluent
Temperature, Water Deg.
01/02/10
-Weekly.— ,
deg c
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
Centigrade
12 -2011
001
Effluent
Temperature, Water Deg.
12/24/11
Weekly
deg c
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
Centigrade
12 -2011
001
Effluent
Temperature, Water Deg.
12/31/11
Weekly
deg c
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
Centigrade

MAY, 12. 2010 8:21AM_ CALO®(ELL CO. SCHOOLS N0. 3842 P. 2 W &
1914 Hickory Blvd SW 21
� Lenoir, NC 28645
,IA Cdldwell County SCho®Is Telephone[phone]
�Fax [phone]
Dr, Jeff Church, Assistant 5uperintendent
To: Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
From: Dr. Jeff Church
Date: May 11, 2010
Re: Point of Contact Change
Dr. Jeff Church is now the point of contact for Caldwell County Schools. Donnie Bassinger has
retired and no longer works here. This change applies to all correspondence pertaining to water
quality for Caldwell County Schools_
Thank you.
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MAY 1 2 2010 .
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WATER OUALITY.SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
November 29, 2011
Dr.Jeff Church, Assistant Superintendent
Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
. ILE COPI
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2011-MV-0183
Permit No. NCO041181
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Dr. Church:
. A review of Happy Valley Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for May 2011 showed the
following violation:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Violation
Frequency
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment
05/28/2011
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
plant
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,
Chuck Cran ord, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
C 31; 1L iA W. I ghe IeaFlle
DWQ Central Files
Douglas Lee/ ORC
S:1SWP1CaldwelllWastewaterlMinorslHappy Valley Elementary School 411811NOV-2011-MV-0183.doc Non hCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwateraualitv.ora FAX [phone]

NCDENR L _ ,
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-NW-0051
Permit No. NCO041181
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
A review of Happy Valley Elementary School's 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
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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DWQ Central Files
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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 28, 2010
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NVO-2010-MV-0040
Permit No. NCO041181
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
A review of Happy Valley Elementary School's monitoring report for December 2009 showed the following
violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Flow
Week ending 12/26/09
Weekly
Failure -to Monitor
Temperature
Week ending 12/26/09
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 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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Water Tech Labs/ ORC
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North Carolina Department of
' e BILE C0�
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
ronment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Happy Valley Elementary School
Permit No: NCO04118.1
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 NC0041181.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If there are questions, call the writer at 828-296-4651.
Sincerely,
James R Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Douglas Hill Lee, ORC
Central Files
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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.
E;PAWashington, 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
201
1 U 2 U 31 NCO041181 I11 121 08/05/16 117 18ICI 19U tJ
LJ il�- U
Remarks _
21111111111111111111111111.111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA-
671 169 70I 3I 71 I_j 72I NI 73' IW 174 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:45 AM 08/05/16
05/05/01
Happy Valley Elementary School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1350 Yadkin River Rd
Lenoir NC 28645
11:05 AM 08/05/16
08/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaUTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Donnie Bassin gger,1914 Hickory Blvd SW Lenoir NC 28645/Assistant Contacted
SuperintendentN28-728-8407/8267280012 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance N 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
Ja s R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
A9O�;V')Q !g2Ff-2g6-q<-00 6 -Z-os
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
31 NC0041181 I11 12l 08/05/16 I17 18u
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as neces:
Sand filters were clean and free of vegetation. Dosing bells were functioning. Access to discharge was
maintained.
Page # 2

i
„J
OF Permit: NCO041181 Owner - Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Inspection Date:. 05/16/2008 Inspection Type:. Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑
❑
■ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
NA NE
(if the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
O
❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
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: Water Records used for flow reporting
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:
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)
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Page # 3

Permit: NC0041181
Owner - Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Inspection Date: 05/16/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Comment:
Yes No
Page # 4

A
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
May 6, 2008
DONALD R BASSINGER MAY - 7 2008
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS -------- --- --'
1914 HICKORY BLVD SW wAT1IL ufi,Ll-`r SEcrloj
ASHE" ILLS i�FGICivAL O F!CE
LENOIR NC 28645 ------ -- -- •-- --- ---
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO041181
Happy Valley Elementary School
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on May 5, 2008. 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 permits, please contact Susan
Wilson at [phone], extension 510.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle -
NPDES Unit
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Caldwell County Schools Telephone[phone]
Fax [phone]
Donnie Bassinger, Associate Superintendent
May 1, 2008
Mrs. bina Sprinkle
NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle:
Please accept this letter as a request for renewal of NPDES Permit #NC0041181 - Happy Valley
Elementary School - Caldwell County.
Sincerely,
Mr. Donald R. Bassinger
Associate Superintendent
MAY - 5 2009
DENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH

,---?DES APPLICATION - FORM -
itely owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit #CO041181
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 Happy Valley Elementary School
Mailing Address 1914 Hickory Blvd, SW
City Lenoir
State / Zip Code NC, 28645
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number (828)728-00.12
e-mail-Address
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 1350 Yadkin River Road
City Patterson
State / Zip Code NC, 28661
County Caldwell
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number ( )
Fax Number ( )
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,PDES APPLICATION - FORM :.
ately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
in of wastewater:
.nerating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
❑
Number of Employees
Residential
❑
Number of Homes
School
®
Number of Students/Staff
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe -the sources) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Elementary School
Population served: 366
5. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
Yadkin River
S. Frequency -of Discharge: ❑ Continuous ® Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 5 Duration: 3
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacity, 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 with dual dosing bells (8,000 gal)
- Dual sand bed filters
- Design removal: BOD 85 - 90%
TSS 85 - 90%
Nitrogen 0 - 10%
Phosphorus none
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Form-D 1/06

?DES APPLICATION - FORM
Ltely owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. ' Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.008 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.002 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.003 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. Effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples
and must be no more than four and one half years old.
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Number of
Samples
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BOD5)
19.5
5.7
mg/L
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Fecal Coliform
n/ a
n/ a
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Total Suspended Solids
37.0
7.5
mg/L
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Temperature (Summer)
27.6
19.3
co
Temperature (Winter)
20.1
9.2
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6.9
su's
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13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES NCO041181 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Special Order of Consent (SOC)
Non -attainment program (CAA) Other
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed name of Person Signing-) Title
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Form-D 1/06

?DES APPLICATION -FORM
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be
maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or
who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly 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.)
4 of 4 Form-D 1/06

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Donnie Bassinger, Associate Superintendent.
Sludge Management
Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
NPDES Permit NCO041181
Caldwell County
Method of Disposal:
Phillips Septic Service
Permit #NC500214
All waste sludge is removed by Phillips Septic Service and discharged into the City of Lenoir
sewer system.
Mr. Donald R. Bassinger
Associate Superintendent

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
January 29, 2008
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0041181
Happy Valley Elementary School
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
Your NPDES permit expires on October 31, 2008. 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 May 4, 2008. 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 October 31, 2008, 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
me at the telephone number or address listed below.
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,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: NORIM
Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NOrthCarohna
Phone: [phone], extension 511 / FAX [phone] / [e-mail] NaturallyAn Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper

fPDES PERMIT NCO0411
HAPP x VALLEY ELEMENTARY �k;HOOL
CALDWELL COUNTY
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
0 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.
0 The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
0 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).
0 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 dischargii
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, inter 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:
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

Michael F: Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
y North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
May 31, 2007
Mr. Earl E. Bradshaw
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Caldwell County Schools
Happy Valley Elem. School WWTP
Permit No: NCO041181
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
NC0041181.
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
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Toby Lee, ORC
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
7EPA
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 1 NI 2 1 51 31 N00041181 1 11 121 07/05/29 117 181 CI 191 s1. 20I 11
Remarks
211 l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
671 1.0 169 701 31 711 1 721 NJ 73 I I 1 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Happy Valley Elementary School
11:35 AM 07/05/29
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1350 Yadkin River Rd
Lenoir NC 28645
11:45 AM 07/05/29
08/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Donnie Bassinsser,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 Operations & Maintenance ® 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/
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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.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO041181 I11 12I 07/05/29 117 18ICI
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.
There was no discharge at the time of the inspection.
Dissolved Oxygen = n/a
pH = n/a
Temperature = n/a
Chlorine = n/a
Records & Reports:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was
conducted on 8-24-2006 by Janet Cantwell.
The permit expires on 10-31-2008. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to
expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year and was on -site, along with a
complete copy of the current permit.
The log book was present on -site and had good notation of daily events.
Operations & Maintenance / Summary:
There was no discharge at the time of the inspection, however the receiving stream was clear.
This facility appears to be well operated and maintained.
The operator was on -site during the inspection and is doing a good job.
Page # 2

NCO041181
05129/2007
Owner - Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Operations & Maintenance
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑
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Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Septic Tank
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
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Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
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Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
■
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Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
n
n
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Comment: There was no discharge at the time of the inspection.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
n
n
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Is the distribution box level and watertight?
❑
n
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Is sand filter free of ponding?
n
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
n
n
■
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# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
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n
n
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# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
n
n
■
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Comment: There was no discharge at the time of the inspection.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Permit: NC0041181
Inspection Date: 05/29/2007
Owner - Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling
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)?
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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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
Asheyille,Regio.naltOffice
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
August 31, 2006
Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Boulevard, SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
SUBJECT:, Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Caldwell County Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School WWTP
Permit No: NCO041181
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on August 24, 2006. The facility appeared to be in compliance
with Permit # NC0041181. Mr. Toby Lee is doing a fine job of operating this facility.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
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Environmental Technician
Enclosure
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
NorthCarolina
Na&rall,y

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA/� Washington, D.C. 20460
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Form Approved.
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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 NJ 2 15I 11 NC0041181 111 121 06/08/24 117
181 CI 191 SI 20I II
Remarks
211 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA
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67I 169 70I_j 71 I I 72I N I
73It—I u174 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Happy Valley Elementary School
02:40 PM 06/08/24
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1350 Yadkin River Rd
Lenoir NC 28645
03:00 PM 06/08/24
08/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Douglas Hill Lee/ORC/828-396-4444/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Donnie Bassin gqer,1914 Hickor Blvd SW Lenoir NC 28645/Assistant Contacted
Superintendent/828-728-8407/887280012 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
N1 Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative
and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cantwell �', ARO WQ//826-296-4500 Ext.4667/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NC0041181 I11 12I 06/08/24 I17 181C
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Toby Lee, ORC, assisted in the inspection of this facility.
Records were available and very well organized.
The sand filter needs to be raked and leveled. The lid to the distribution box needs to be repaired so it will
fit..
Page # 2

mit: NCO041181
te: 08/24/2006
Owner - Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
n
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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n
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
❑
n
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ®
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■
n
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑
❑
®
❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ M
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
❑
Results of analysis and calibration
❑
Dates of analysis
❑
Name of person performing analyses
❑
Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑
❑
❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
®n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
®n
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
®
n
n
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
®n
n
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Page # 3

Permit: NC0041181 Owner - Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Inspection Date: 08/24/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
n
n
■
n
Comment:
Records were available and very well organized.
Septic Tank
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
n
n
■
❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
■
❑
n
n
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
0
❑
■
❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
❑
❑
■
❑
Comment:
Sand Filters Low rate -
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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
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)
❑
❑
■
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Comment:
The sand filter bed needs to be raked and leveled. Lid to distribution box needs to be
repaired so it will fit.
Page # 4

1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Caldwell County Schools Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
January 31, 2006
Ms. Laurie Moorhead
Environmental Specialist
NC Division of Water Quality
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Dear Ms Moorhead:
Donnie Bassiiige -i Associate Superintendent
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Thank you for your letter dated January 25, 2006 regarding our response to the findings of your
inspection on December 12, 2005. 1 apologize for any parts of the response that were not specific
enough. I can assure you we do understand the importance of addressing all issues outlined in
your report.
Listed below is an update of the progress and further clarification for certain corrective actions.
Record Keeoinq
• Total flow will be calculated for each facility using metered potable water records. A system
will be devised in each case to determine the portion that enters the treatment plant.
• For those facilities having pumps with visible/audible alarms, the operator will maintain a log
book that includes the name of the inspector, date of inspection and information pertinent to
the inspection.
• A new treatment facility operator is being employed and a more defined chainof 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 p
direct result of poor judgment or lack of action by our previous ORC. Previous inspi
department did not indicate areas of grave concern.
Enclosed are copies of the Water Pollution Control System ORC designation forms
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:
Mailing Address: - L&J
City: Lp? r) o,) r State: N C Zip: Atka'+S` -
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Facility Information:
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Permit Number: i (S I County: (20_ 1 Ct U$ e..' (
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM !
Mark (X) Type of Facility Class (1 - 4)
Wastewater Plant I
Physical/Chemical
Collection System
Operator in Responsible Charge:
Class
Spray Irrigation N/A
Land Application N/A
Subsurface N/A
Print Name: Doug1 CL S Lee
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Social Security #
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Work Telephone: 3qla, -44q 4 Signature:
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: FAQ / A RP► ( p/-q Social Security # : s, V /— (o
Certificate Type and Grade
Work Telephone: ( FW) 3 76 - Signature:
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1618
Fax: [phone]
Certificate

if yicha F. sley, Go,e�nor
William . Roy s Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment a d N .. Ufa EResources
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_ OV�s� D-05-P��0269, -0270, -0272,
-0273, � Wmand -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 NorthCarolina

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,
3I�
Laurie. L. Moorhead, Environmental Specialist
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Ron McClure
NPDES Permitting Unit
WQ Central Files

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1914 Hickory Blvd SW
Caldwell County Schools Lenoir, NC 28645 one 828-728-84
Teleph07
Fax [phone]
January 13, 2006
Mr. Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
NCDENR, Surface Water Protection
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Dear Mr. Edwards,
rnnie Ba'ssinger Associate uperiutendent
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Thank you for your letter regarding the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted by your office
on December 12, 2005-for the following schools:
Baton Elementary NCO030783
Collettsville Elementary NCO050075
Gateway Alternative NCO041157
Happ- VatlElemeritary `F NC0041181
ings Creek El�eientar NC0041190
Oak Hill Elementary NCO041220
Listed below is a response to the deviations/violations/comments outlined in your report.
Baton Elementary
The operator will be required to improve recordkeeping, which will include dates of septic
tank pumping, name of hauler, and equipment operation maintenance. As a matter of
information, the septic tanks were last pumped in June 2005 by Phillip's Septic Service of
Lenoir, NC.
Enclosed is an authorization to construct a 0.015 MGD UV Disinfection System.
Collettsville Elementary
• The operator has been instructed to improve all aspects of his operational duties if he
desires to continue his employment. We sincerely regret the operational shortcomings and
are making every effort to address any maintenance deficiencies. Phillip's Septic Service
will be providing a thorough pumping of all units at the plant on January 12, 2006.
• A closer communication between the operator and maintenance staff will occur to increase
the reliability of plant operation.
• The operator has been instructed to provide strict adherence to all monitoring requirements
set forth in the permit.
• A copy of the permit will be available on -site for authorized personnel.

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.
Haaav 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.
Kinas 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.

copy of the permit will be available on -site for authorized personnel.
ie septic tanks were last pumped in June 2005 by Phillip's Septic Tank Service of Lenoir,
a. The operator will now be required to maintain a log that must include dates of
impage and hauler names.
ie operator has been instructed to provide strict adherence to all monitoring requirements
..;t 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 Bassin er
9
Associate Superintendent for Auxiliary Services
Caldwell County Schools
Enclosures

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Mr. Donnie-Bassinger
Caldv,rell County Schools
1914.1 lickory Blvd. SW
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Bassinger:
FAX NO,-"-3965761
December 20, 2005
P. 05
Mlichacl F. Easlcy, Govcrnor
William G. RossJr., Sccrctury
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
pivision of Water Quality
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 030783A01
Caldwell County,Schools .
-Baton Elementary School WWTP
Caldwell -County
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received September 29, 2005, by
the Division, and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and
found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to
the existing 0.015 MGD Baton Elementary Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of
treated wastewater into Stafford Creek in the Catawba River Basin.
This authorization results .in no increase in design or pe.rnutted capacity and is awarded
for tl1.e construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of a 0.015 MGD UPI disinfection system and associated piping and
valving, in confomuty with the project plan, specificati ons, and other supporting
data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in aceordancc 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 mast 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 perfonn satisfactoAly, 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.
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North Carolina'D:ivision of Water Quality 1617 Mail Scn-ice Center . Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet h2o.onr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Ralcigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
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JAN-13-2006 FRI 10:15 AN WA"r-Q TECH LASS, INC. FAX N0, 8211"65761
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
December 20, 2005
Page 2
The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notif
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
norrna.l office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday i:hrough 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 twthorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to'Cecil G: Madden, Jr., P.E.,
Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ / DEN'R, 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 (Ol2C) 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 Perrnittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of TISA:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class I1, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall he maintained on file by the
Perrrdttee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications mus-t clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Nuthorixation to Construct may
subject the Perinittee 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 Perinittee 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.

FRI 10:15 AM WATER TECH LABS, INC. FAX NO, 909,3965761
Mr. Donnie Bassinger
December 20, 2005
Page 3
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at
telephone number [phone].
Since ely
lan W. Klimek, P.E.
MI-l: c gm
cc: R. Carroll Williams, P.E
Caldwell County Health Department
DW'Q 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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June 22, 2001
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NCD)SNR/DWQ
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleii3h, NC 27699-1617
Re: ATC No_ 041190ACA
Kirigs Creel. Elementary. School
Dear air:
Enclosed is the Engineer's Certification for the above referenced project.
Koidxroclr E ineereng _
P. 1\/1 on Rothrock, P.
President
Lne.osure
cc: Junie Bradshaw

FFRI 10,15 AN IJATf R TECH LABS, INC, FAX N0, A9A3965761 P. 09
state of North Carolina
/ Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Divi.5ion of Water Quality
Michagi F,
William G.
Easley Jr., Governor
Ross, Secretary
Derr T. Stevens, Director
CC?l`JST Ut=IIQF WAa, F_WA1 ' REATPr1EN : Ug LI'l,IES
ATC NUMRQ. ova 0MAC4
Kings Creek ETenwnwy School WW'T'P
DES Permit No. NCO041190
I �O T/, am a duly regisramcl Professional Engineer
(preJSB onh)
in the- State of North Carolina and have ban authorized to observe (circle one; periodically, weekly, full
time;) the construction of the subject project for the Pcrtnittae:
The project consists of:
Installation of tablet chlorinator, chlorine contact tank, tablet decF lotrinator and contact tank.
I hereby certify that I did rogulazly observe this project with due care and diligence and that the
construction was completed in substantial conformance with the Authorization ro Construct and with the
appr
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scargdstration No,
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Upon coniplerion Of con-STrucrion and prior, ro operation of rlw modified ,lacifry, the Perri tree shall provide the
Division wirh a cerrtfCarion froin a professional erigineer terrifying char rke permitted facility has beol insralled i„
accordwice with the NPDES Permir, rhis Aurhorizanon ro Coasrrucr. and rhs approved plans and specificariars.
Tito Certifwcirion should be labrrurred ro;
NCDSNR1DWQ, NPDhS Unit, 16J7Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 2709-1617

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l F. asley, Grxgrnor,'
F illia ss Jr S t;retary
North Carolina Department ofkn ironmend . a r Re tiilt� s
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
January 3, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 0390 00013552 8602
Donnie Bassinger
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd Sw
Lenoir NC 28645
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2005-PC-0274
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Happy Valley Elementary School
Permit No. NCO041181
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. N00041181 for the following:
Inspection Area
Compliance Issue
Record Keeping
Operator did not have copy of permit. Operator did not have
documentaion of influent flow calculations. Operator did not
have documentation of septic tank pumpage. Backup operator
could not be identified on -site.
Operations &
Sand needs to be replenished in both beds. Old sand must be
Maintenance
disposed of properly. Currently it is discarded outside fenced
perimeter and left to revegetate. Vegetation adjacent to beds
makes site unaccessible to pick up old sand. Recommend
outside perimeter be bush hogged and used sand removed to
eliminate odors and environmental contamination.
Sand Filters (Low
Top of distribution box was partially open. Recommend
rate)
placing lid completely over top. Sand within both beds needs
replenishing.
Please refer.to the enclosed Inspection Report for -any additional observations and comments.
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 877/623.6748 OnehCarolina
�attaa!!y

To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies,
writing to this office within thirty working days of receipt of this letter. You should addr..�� ll I%- VauJGJ
of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. Please note
the attached Operator in Responsible Charge Designation Form. Please have your operator
complete it for himself and his backup and then forward it to the noted address. If you should have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Laurie Moorhead at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Attachments
cc: 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 I5I 31 NCO041181 111 12.1 05/12/12 117 181rl 19ISI 20I
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Remarks
2111111111 11111111 1111 1111 111111111111 IIII 11111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ------------ —--- ------ Reserved ---------- ----------
- 67I 169 701 2 I 71 I� 72 I NJ 73IWI 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)
Happy Valley Elementary School
11:27 AM 05/12/12
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1350 Yadkin River Rd
Lenoir NC 28645
11:38 AM 05/12/12
08/10/31
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
Donnie Bassimqr,1914 Hickoryy Blvd Sw Lenoir NC 28645/Assistant Contacted
Superintendent/826-728-8407/82872B0012 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Pollution Prevention ® 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/ ��\\
Signature of Management Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
�QAA
'Rel/1 1 0
Roger C Edwards ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NC0041181 I11 12I 05/12/12 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as nece�__.,,
In general this facility is operating sufficiently; however corrective action is necessary and includes
replenishing sand in the beds and closing the lid to the dosing tank. Additionally, used sand is not properly
disposed of. Currently"it is tossed outside of the fenced perimeter and.left to vegetate. The outside
perimeter of the sand beds is overgrown with vegetation, making it difficult to access used sand for proper
disposal.
Recommend bush hogging the outside perimeter.
Recommend proper disposal of used sand.
Recommend closing the dosing tank.
Recommend replenishing sand in both beds.
Recommend adding to operator log books the dates of septic pumpage and hauler, and how influent flow is
calculated along with copies of monthly bills for documentation.
Recommend permittee have operator complete ORC designation form identifying backup operator.
Recommend operator seek assistance in completing DMRs properly.
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JC0041181
2/12/2005
Owner - Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Sand needs to be replenished in both beds. Old sand must be disposed of
properly. Currently it is discarded outside fenced perimeter and left to revegetate.
Vegetation adjacent to beds makes site unaccessible to pick up old sand. Recommend
bush hog around outside perimeter, remove old sand to eliminate odors and
environmental contamination.
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? ❑ ■ n n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or highbr than the facility classification?
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Permit: NCO041181
Inspection Date: 12/12/2005
Owner- Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
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: Operator did not have copy of permit. Operator did not have
documentation of influent flow calculations. Backup operator could not be identified.
DMRS not properly completed for flow or for holiday in September 2005.
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?
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Yes Nc
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Yes No NA NE
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Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: Operator had no record in log book of regular pumpage. Said that tanks
are pumped every 3 years. Recommend that records of dates for pumpage and septic
hauler be kept with log book.
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?
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Is sand filter free of ponding?
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
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# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
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NCO041181
12/12/2005
Sang t-ilters (Low rate
Owner - Facility: Happy Valley Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Comment: Top of distribution box was partially open. Recommend placing lid
completely over top. Beds had been recently raked. Old, discarded sand is dumped
outside of fenced area and left to revegetate. Recommend that this be hauled and
properly disposed of to eliminate odors and contamination of environment. Sand within
both beds needs replenishing. Vegation adjacent to permiter of sand filter is overtaking
area. Recommend bush -hog perimeter to keep out unwanted pests.
Yes No NA NE
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Water Pollution Control System ORC Designation Forn
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Information:
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
Mailing Address:
City: State:
Telephone Number: ()
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:
Social Security # :
Work Telephone:' Signature:
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1618
Fax: [phone]
Certificate #:
Revised 10/2000

Performance Annual Report
I. General Information
Facility/System Name- Happy Valley Elementary School -
Responsible Entity: Caldwell County Schools [phone]
Person in Charge/Contact: Ron McClure [phone] Pager
Applicable Permit(s): NC0041181
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Line to septic tank then into a dosing, tank then into a sand filter bed then gravity flow -
to the creek.
II. Performance
Text Summary of System Performance for Fiscal Year 1999-2000
Two violations — one for the month of December 1999 and one for the Month of May 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.
December 1999 was out on B.O.D. We are pumpin the he septic tank and changing; the
sand on the filter bed.
May 2000 was out on B.G.D. We changed the sand on filter bed which will lower B.O.D.

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.
Earl Bradshaw, Associate Superintendent Dat
Caldwell County Schools

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