NC0039446_Regional Office Historical File 1990 to 2017

Facility information
NPDES permit #: NC0039446
Facility name: Linville Resorts, Inc.
WWTP class: II (domestic and hospital wastes)
WWTP type: 0.150 MGD WWTP with influent bar screen
pump station flow equalization basin, dual aeration basins, dual
clarifiers, chlorination and dechlorination facilities, flow recording and
totalizing equipment
WWTP location address: Behind the Post Office at Linville, NC at the
Responsible official:
Responsible official's title:
Official's location:
Mailing address:
Phone numbers:
828-733-4311
No phone
297-6234 or cell: 265-6011
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intersection of highways US 221 and NC 105
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Date issued:
Expiration date
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Stream informa
Stream name &
Sub -basin:
Stream class if
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Average flow 7� -
Summer cfs:
Winter cfs:
Tarainage area: 5.7 sq. miles)
2.1 cfs
3.2 cfs
Other information: Primary.SIC codes: 4952, 5812, 7011
Directions: (see attached)

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Directions to: Linville Resorts, 11 Linville Avenue, Linville, NC 28646
828-733-4311 Bentley Parlier
NC0039446 Avery Co.
From: NC DENR 2090 US 70 Hwy, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500
Total Est. Time: 1 hour, 18 minutes Total Est. Distance: 57.97 miles
Maneuvers _ -_ �. � ': Distance,
1: Start out going EAST on US-70 / BLACK MOUNTAIN 1.2 miles
HWY toward WALTERS RD.
2: Turn RIGHT onto PATTON COVE RD.
3: Merge onto 1-40 E via the ramp on the LEFT.
< t 4: Merge onto US-70 via EXIT 72 toward OLD FORT.
5: Turn LEFT onto US-221 / NC-226.
Continue to follow US-221.
<i> 6: Turn RIGHT onto LINVILLE AVE.
0.4 miles
12.5 miles
11.4 miles
31.0 miles
7: The WWTP is behind the Linville Post Office at the corner of US
221 and NC 105.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
January 7, 2015
Mr. Bentley Parlier, Vice President
Linville Resorts, Inc.
P. O. Box 99
Linville, NC 28646
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0039446
Linville Resorts, Inc. WWTP
Avery County
Dear Mr. Parlier:
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Donald van der Vaart
Secretary
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Division of Water Resources
JAN 2 1 2015
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Reriona! Gff_
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 contains no significant changes to its terms from those found in the draft permit sent to
you on October 22, 2014. However, you are also reminded of the new condition requiring electronic
reporting of discharge monitoring report (DMR) data using the Division's eDMR internet application.
This new requirement will become effective on November 1, 2015 (approximately 270 days or nine
months following the effective date of the permit).
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 Resources 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.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] \Internet: wvvw.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper

Mr. Bentley Parlier
NCO039446 Permit Renewal 2014
p. 2
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Sledge at telephone number (919)
807-6398, or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Si y,
Thomas A. Reeder, Direc r
Division of Water Resources
cc: Central Files
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NPDES File
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Permit NCO039446
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
)EPARTMENT 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 1.43-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Linville Resorts, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Linville Resorts WWTP
Near the intersection of U.S. 221 and N.C. 105
Linville
Avery County
to receiving waters designated as the Linville River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective. February 1, 2015.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2020.
Signed this day January 7, 2015.
A. Reeder, Director
of Water Resource,
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit N
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.
Linville Resorts, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.150 MGD wastewater treatment system that is a three train
system with the following components:.
• Influent bar screen
• Pump station 1
• Flow equalization basin
• Aeration basin
• Clarifier
• Chlorination
• Dechlorination
• Flow recording and totalizing equipment
This system is located at Linville Resorts, near the intersection of U.S. 221 and N.C. 105, in
Linville, in Avery County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Linville
River, classified C-Trout waters in the Catawba River Basin.
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Permit NC0039446
PART I
WFLUENT 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
monitoredl by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENTCHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Codes
LIMITS.
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly -
Average
Daily _
Maximum,
' Measurement ,
.Frequency_
Sample
_Type _
Sample . .
Location
Flow 50050
0.15 MGD
Continuous
RecordingInfluent
Effluentt
BOD, 5-day (20°C) C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue C0530
. 30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N (April 1 - October 31) C0610
4.0 mg/L
20.0 mg/L
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N (November 1- May 31) C0610
12.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 31616
2001100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH 00400
>_ 6.0 & <_ 9.0 Standard Units
Weekly
Grab .
Effluent
Temperature (°C) 00010
Monitor & Report
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 50060
28 Ng/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen C0600
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus C0665
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Copper 01042
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Composite
Effluent
Total Mercury (EPA Method 1631 E) COMER
Monitor & Report
Annual
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc 01092
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity3 TGP313
Quarterly
I Composite
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. No later than November 1, 2015 (270 days from the effective date of this permit), begin submitting
discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See
Condition A. (1).
2. Monitoring should coincide with chronic toxicity test.
3. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia dubia) P/F at 10%; January, April, July, October. See Special Condition
A. (2.).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Permit NCOC
A. (2). CRRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significar
mortality to Ceri®daphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 10 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in
the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised December 2010, or
subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised- December 2010) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. These months signify the first month of each three-month toxicity
testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained during
representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent
discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV
below the permit limit, then multiple=concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in
each of the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole
Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -December 2010) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and TRP313 for the Chronic Value. Additionally,
DWR Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than 30
days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if
chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the
report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted
to the Water Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month. Assessment of toxicity compliance is based
on the toxicity testing quarter, which is the three month time interval that begins on the first day of the
month in which toxicity testing is required by this permit and continues until the final day of the third
month.
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Permit NCO039446
IRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY), continued
y test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
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Permit NCO03
A. (3.) EILECTRONIC 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 November 1, 2015 (270 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 / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR
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
electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary
waiver by the Division.
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Permit NCO039446
,ECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS, continued
cation on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic
reporting requirements is found on the following web page:
hllp://portal.ncdenr.or web/wq/adminibogr/i u/p edmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements. [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. '(1Q !
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
II, Section 13. (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 use_ r account, please visit
the following web page:
hllp://-portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bogLipu/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 oflaw, 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 offines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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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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Latitude: 36°04'16" Sub -Basin: 03-08-30
Longitude: 81°52'14" Stream Class: C-Trout
Receiving Stream: Linville River
Quad Name: Grandfather Mountain, N.0
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Permit NC0039446
Avery County
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PDES Permit Standard Conditions
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or "the Division'
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facilily 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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Substance
nce designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly 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 122.411.
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class lI 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.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person 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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within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
i ne uRC 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 I1, 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)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of.upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41(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.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
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For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall
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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)ring Reports
)ring 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 H.E.S 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(l)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in .the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certi:
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monlLUMIg
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the
performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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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 [I 5A 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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s must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
:w 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
Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
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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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey
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.S.). [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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-able Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 4033(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
b)(4)],
IndustrialUser 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 IUDs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the 'treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and.0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 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 (SlUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC' 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the. Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), _0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PARK
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 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. [I5A,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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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts, Inc.
PO Box 99
Linville, North Carolina 28646
Dear Mr. Parlier:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
September 13,- 2010
Subject
Dee Freeman
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
NPDES...Permit- Issuance
Permit 1460039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
dated October 17, 2007 (or as subsequently amended.)
The permit authorizes Linville Resorts WWTP to discharge up to 150,000 GPD of treated
wastewater to the Linville River, a class C Trout water in the Catawba River Basin. The permit
includes discharge requirements and/or limitations for flow, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD),
total suspended solids, ammonia, fecal coliform bacteria, total residual chlorine, total nitrogen, total
phosphorus, mercury, copper, zinc, chronic toxicity, and pH.
The following procedure has been implemented by DWQ: Total residual chlorine (TRC)
compliance level changed to 50 ug/l. Effective March 1, 2008, the Division received EPA
approval to allow a 50 ug/l TRC compliance level. This change is due to analytical difficulties
with TRC measurements. Facilities will still be required to report actual results on their
monthly discharge monitoring report (DMR) submittals, but for compliance purposes, all TRC
values below 50 ug/l will be treated as zero. A footnote regarding this change has been added to
the effluent limitations page in the permit.
The Division received comments from the permittee regarding the continuation of a
mercury limit and increased monitoring frequency of that parameter. It should be noted that
the mercury limit had been corrected and is less stringent than in the previous limit.
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Consultation with laboratory staff indicated that submitted data should not be randomly om
from analysis without sufficient' evidence that the dhta is invalid. Therefore, the elevated
mercury value that was submitted by Linville Resorts was included in the reasonable potential
analyses. The Division recognizes the potential cost increase with the increased mercury
monitoring but it should be noted that monitoring for several parameters has been dropped from
the renewed permit and that monitoring cost may be reduced. Based on this review, there are
two modifications in the final permit on the monitoring frequencies for mercury, copper and
zinc.
The effluent limit for mercury has been modified to a monthly average and a daily
maximum limit of 120 ng/L based on the results of a reasonable potential analysis
on monitored data. This analysis indicated the reasonable potential to exceed the
water quality standard for mercury in the receiving stream. However, the
monitoring frequency for mercury has been modified from twice per month to
monthly. This will allow sufficient data to be collected for evaluation at the next
permit renewal.
The monitoring frequency for total copper and total zinc will remain as quarterly
based on the results of a reasonable potential analysis on submitted data. The
analysis indicated the reasonable potential to exceed the water quality action level
standards instream. Since copper and zinc are North Carolina action level
standards, there will be no application of limits based on the consistent passing of
the quarterly whole effluent toxicity tests by the facility
The following modifications from the draft permit remain in the final permit:
• Please note on the Supplement to Permit Cover Sheet the additional language
regarding the treatment components for the facility.
• Note that total suspended "residue" has been corrected to total suspended "solids"
in A. 1. Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements. The parameter code
remains the same at 00530.
• Note that the NH3 limit of 12 mg/L is applicable from November 1 through March
31. The previous permit had the period listed as November 1 through May 31.
The NH3 limit of 4 mg/L is applicable April 1 through October 31.
• Quarterly monitoring for the following parameters will be deleted from the permit:
cadmium, chromium, cyanide, lead, and nickel. This action is based on the results
of the reasonable potential analysis on monitored data that indicated that water
quality standards would not be exceeded in the receiving stream.
• There have been some minor changes to the language in A.2. Chronic Toxicity
Permit Limit regarding test types and data submittal. Please review this section for
clarity.
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
>ffice of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714.
-nless such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.

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Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. The Division may require modification
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, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local
governmental permits may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Jacquelyn
Nowell at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
leen H. Sullins
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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.
Linville Resorts, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.150 MGD wastewater treatment system that is
a three train system with the following components:
♦ Influent bar screen
♦ Pump station
♦ Flow equalization basin
♦ Three aeration basins
♦ : Three clarifiers
♦ Chlorination and dechlorination facilities
♦ Flow recording and totalizing equipment
This system is located at Linville Resorts, near the intersection of U.S. 221 and
N.C. 105 in Avery °County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the Linville River, classified C-Trout waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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Permit NCO039446
AFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited_ and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
(Parameter Codes)
Monthly _
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample Location
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Flow
0.15 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
00310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
00530
NH3 as N
4 mg/L
20 mg/L
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
(April 1 through October 31)
00610
NH3 as N
12 mg/L
35 mg/L
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
(November 1 through March 31)
00610
Fecal Coliform
200 1100 ml
400 1100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
31616
pH1
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00400
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
Total Residual Chlorine2
28 Ng/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
50060
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
(00600),
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
00665
Total Copper 01042
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Mercury 71900
120.0 n /L
120.0 n /L
Monthly.
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc 01092
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicit 3 TGP36
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Footnotes:
1". The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units or greater than 9.0 standard units.
2. The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine values reported below 50 µg/l to be in
compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported
by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/l.
3. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 10%; January, April, July, October. See Special Condition A (2) of
the Supplement to Effluent Limitations.
There shall be no discharge of floating, solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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SUPPLEMENT TO EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREME
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. (2). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to
Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 10%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly. monitoring using test procedures outlined in the
"North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent
versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February
1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of January, April, July and
October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge
below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two
following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest
concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that
does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment,"
collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase
II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed. If reporting pass/fail results using the
parameter code TGP313, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is sent to the below address. If reporting Chronic Value
results using the parameter code THP313, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30
days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is
employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from'the facility during a `month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating
the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of
"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences
Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be
required during the following month.

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Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to
include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR & all AT Forms
submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall
constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall
be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B ass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
-with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
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totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour
sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow
this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]'D shall be considered =1.
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tmples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
nually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for ;"stream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit),
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
U set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring. requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions
or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate
the requirement.
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b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or
any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402 (a) (3) or 402 (b) (8) of the
Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d) and 40
CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the
Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of
the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (1) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
d. Any person who knozvingly 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 g '143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1219
(g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
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Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
� - Quo 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 Pernittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
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term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only i£
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel property gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (0].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully - responsible for all proper operation and
maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator
[subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
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The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour n6tice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
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3 and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
:e shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
ated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
..ient. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124) to prevent
the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of
alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a:
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lab/cert.htm) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
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For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems Unit (PERCS)
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Industrial Users (IUs) in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program SummaU (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms
approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSQ
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU)
and any monitoring data for other Industrial Users (IUs) in SNC. These analytical results must be
reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public
notice of IUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is
needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in Significant Non -Compliance
(SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment
requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four
months of the applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 2H .0903(b)(35), .0908(b) 5) and .0905 and 40
CFR 403.8(0(2) (vii�]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(a) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,
POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be
considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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Mr. Bentley Parlier
Corporate Vice President
Linville Resorts, Inc.
P. O. Box 99
Linville, North Carolina 28646
Dear Mr. Parlier:
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
August 14, 2006
AUG 1 3 2006
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Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO039446 .
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit: -.This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated. May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on June 7, 2006
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
Karen Rust at telephone number [phone], extension 361.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, E.
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Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section
NPDES Files
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Nose Carolina
�tuMallb,
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: [phone] Customer Service
Internet: httpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax: [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Permit NCO039446
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the -Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Linville Resorts, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Linville Resorts WWTP
Near the intersection of U.S. 221 and N.C. 105
Avery County
to receiving waters designated as the Linville River in the. Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective September 1, 2006.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31,' 2010
Signed this day August 14, 2006. .:
r Alan . Klimek, P. ., Dir ctor
Division of Water Quality
.By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO039446
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.
Linville Resorts, Incorporated is hereby authorized to:
1.. Continue to operate an existing 0.150 MGD wastewater treatment system that is
a three train system with the. following components:
♦ Influent bar screen
♦ Pump station
♦ Flow equalization basin
♦ Aeration basin
♦ Clarifier
♦ Chlorination and dechlorination facilities
♦ Flow recording and totalizing equipment
This system is located at Linville Resorts, near the intersection of U.S. 221 and.
N.C. 105 in Avery County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the, attached .
map into the Linville River, classified C-Trout waters .in the Catawba River Basin.

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Facility Information
itude: 36'04'16" Sub -Basin: 03-08-30
t ie tude: 81'52'14"
id Name: Grandfather Mountain
:am Class: C-Trout
;eivin2 Stream: Linville River
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Facility
Location
Linville Resorts
No rth NCO039446
Avery County

Permit NCO039446
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
"EFFLUENTti n
�, ,<, LIMITS �
MONITORING'REQUIREMENTS `�
ZHARACTERISTICS
c
(Parameter Codes)
MontFily Weekly N Daily
Measurement Samples Sampfe Location
s , a5, , s =
.,..
Average Average , Maximum
equency .
Flow
0.15 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
50050)
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
00310
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
00530
NH3as N
4 mg/L
20 mg/L
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
(April 1 through October 31)
00610)
NH3as N
12 mg/L
35 mg/L
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
(November 1 through May 31)
00610
Fecal Coliform
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
(31616)
pH1
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00400)
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010)
Total Residual Chlorine
28/ag/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
50060)
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
00600)
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
00665)
Cyanide 00720
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Cadmium 01027)
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chromium 01034
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Copper (01042)
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Lead 01051
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Mercury 71900
12.0 n /L
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Nickel 01067)
Quarter
Composite
Effluent
Zinc 01092
Quarterl
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxic! 2 GP38
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
2. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 10%; January, April, July, October. See Special Condition A (2) of
the Supplement to Effluent Limitations. Quarterly monitoring for toxicants (cadmium, chromium, copper,
lead, mercury, nickel, and zinc) should coincide with the chronic toxicity test.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Penn it NCO039446
SUPPLEMENT TO EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. (2). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to
Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 10%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the
"North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent .
versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February
1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of January, April, July and
October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge
below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two
following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple, concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest
concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that
does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment,"
collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase
H Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP313 for
the pass/fail results and TBP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent
to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be, filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30
days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate -
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is
employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating
the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of
"No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences
Section at the address cited above.
Should the pem- ittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be
required during the following month.

Permit NC0039446
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to
include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall
constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day
of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

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Division of Water Quality
Point Source Branch/NPDES Unit
October 15, 2002
NlEMol? Simi=
Coleen H. Sullins, Water Quality, Section Chief /,
111mugh: 'Dave Goodrich. Supervisor, NPDES unit;A�-T
Froz* Susan A. Wilson, p.E... Envir.onmenfal.Engineer. NPDES Unit
subject: Implementation-PolicyI for Permits with Monthly Average NH3-N Limits.
mak ground., Actording to the Code of Federal :Regulations. [4Q CFR 122'.45 (d)], continuous
-
dIscbai7geS- -shall, lijile$s -impi-acticable be stated as: (1) MdIdmilhi d­aiIY;aXId-- average Monthly
otherthan . publicly owned tredtment, works; and (2)
-discharge limitations for all.discb gers
Average weekly and average monthly discharge limitations for POTVVS"..To date. North.
Carolina has instituted NH3-N limits based on monthly average limits only (with the exception
of industry spec�ific Federal Guideline limits).* as -directed by the Water Quality Section Chief
via memo dated June 6,1990 [AppendLx A]. No adverse. comments rem received from the EPA
regarding NH3-N until.2601 During the last.quarter of -200 1. the NPDES Unit began gan receiving
Comments from EPA - Region IV objecting to permits that did not have corresponding daily
inaxiinum and.Weekly average limits for.ammo
nia. Mie Division of Water Quality Me Division)
and EPA'reached an agreement on April 8, 2002 to issue sue permits with a reopenerc.lause for.
IqH3-N during the interim Pe#Od,. until a Policy could be established.
Inorder to formulate the NH3.-N policy, a.workgroup of stakeholders was formed:
Matt Matthews, Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Mae Johnson, Environmental Manager, DuPont Company - Fayetteville Works
Stanley Curtis. Superintendent of Wastewater Treatment City of Rocky, Mount
Susan Wilson, Environmental Engineer, NPD.ES Unit
Dave Goodrich, Supervisor, NPDES Unit
The workgroup met on 3 occasions. and corresponded via e-mail or phone to resolve issues
concerning the policy-
211—ti ns Reviewed. T . he.wor I kgroup reviewed various. options that. could be. used -in developing'
the daily maximum or weekly average NH3-N limit.. Both an "effluent" technology-baseid limit
and a "water quality" standards based limit were evaluated.
Water qualiW-base . d limit. For a water quality -based daily maximum or weekly. average value,
the workgroup discussed using an NH3-N -value based on nutrient. concerns, a value based on
oxygen consuming waste (established through modeling), or a value based on toxicity.
b.

A value based on nutrient concerns was because nutrient effects are typically based on long
_term, rather than 'short term concerns. Additionally, nutrient issues were eliminated since
they are specifically addressed in the five nutrient sensitive river basins throughout the state.
Tie workgroup also discussed an NH3-N limit based on the effects of oxygen consuming
wastes. The NPDES Unit currently uses a water quality model to predict the effects of BOD5
and NH3-N (through nitrogenous biochemical oxygen demand) on the receiving stream. These
models use stream iiow conditions and. design wastewater characteristics, to determine BOD5
and N113-N limits to protect the state standard for dissolved oxygen: In order to establish a
daily maximum value or a weekly average NH3-N value. appropriate streainflow for modeling
would need to be established. Three water quality"based models were run using average.flow
to reflect daily or weekly conditions. Elevated values for NH3-N were .inserted into randomly
selected site -specific models to determine the impact on dissolved oxygen. Although there
was .some . impact associated with increased NH3-N levels, none of the models .predicted
dissolved oxygen near the instantaneous minimum value of 4 mg/1 dissolved oxygen. Because
every model is site -specific, every condition could not be sirnulated: foie. this study.- However,
based on the 3 models randomly selected, this'option-was elimfinated' due to the lack of zwgpact
that a daily or weekly average NH3 value has on the recehling stream.
A toxicity -based approach to establish a daily maximum value -or a weekly average value was
also.considered by the workgroup. North Carolina has no .chronic or acute standard for
NM-N jalthough Nofffi. Carolina• has implemented - toxicity based NM3-N limits since-19D0).
Research into acute . criteria indicated a range of values from. 12 mg/l to 15 mg/l . tSee
Appendix A, Table, p.21. Of the water quality based approaches, the work group focused. on
this method.
Technokgy-based limit For a technology -based daily maximum or weekly average value, . the
workgroup discussed using an NH3-N value based on site specific best available technology, a
value based on design specific capability, and a value based' on analysis of existing
performance data.
A site specific best available technology -limit was dismissed due to the time constraints.
involved in developing a site specific value and the. need to develop a method which could be
simple enough to be applied on a state-wide basis. -
For a design specific NH3-N value, several design consultants were called to. determine what
an appropriate daily maximum or weekly average value would be for given monthly average.
In general, most respondents stated that their designs were specific to the facility and in the
majority of cases they -designed the facility to meet the most stringent limit on a daily basis -
they' did not design for "daily or weekly maximums".. ..Essentially, the. design eng#neers
designed the facility to comply with the monthly average N143-N limit on a .daily -basis - With
the probability that in any -wastewater treatment system -there . xnay be. excursions that could
be managed operationally. Therefore, the design specific weekly average or daily ma�dmum
NH3-N. value' did not really exist in . the context of this work - and was dismissed by the
workgroup.
A performance based NH3-N. value . was also reviewed . by the workgroup. The workgroup
decided to review weekly average/monthly average. values for, several existing,.; compliant
municipal facilities,' as well as daily maximum/monthly average 'values. for industrial, ,and.. .
minor . non -municipal facilities. From this information, a ' ratio of weekly average or daily
maximum to monthly average NH3-N ratios could be reviewed. This determination for an

NH3-N value was deemed easy to apply state-wide, would not strain resources, and would.
comply with the federal requirement.
Chosen Option. The workgroup had to decide between the water quality -based approach
(based on toxicity) and the technology -based approach (based on actual .performance). Water
quality � based limits are established to protect known or predicted water quality impacts.
Since there have been no known or predicted acute stream impacts due to NH3-N, a water
quality based limit was eliminated by the group. Furthermore, the Division would need to
adopt' a standard for any chosen water quality method. Therefore, the performance based
NH344-value was chosen as the best -alternative to comply with the Federal Guideline.
Data EyA cation. Once the method for choosing the NH3-N daily maximum/weekly average
limit was established, facility data were evaluated for 6 industrial facilities, a minor non -
municipal domestic facilities, and 8 municipal facilities. Effluent NH3-N data for the calendar
year 2001 were reviewed forthese facilities. Fof the. industrial acid the minor non -municipal
facilities, .the highest daily maximum values were evaluated and compared to monthly average
values for each raioi is . For Lhe municipal facilities, the highest weekly. average value for the
month ', was "eyalu iced -and compared to each corresponding. monthly average. Tine tow _
numbeIr of data points was 99 for municipal facilities and. 160 for combined industrial and
minor: non -municipal facilities. These data sets represented variability associated with
x,
seasonality.
For each facility category the ratios of daily maxim to monthly average or weekly average to
montjil average were listed and ranked. The 95th and 99'4 percentiles were evaluated for each
category [See Appendix B).
For the municipal facilities. the 951h percentile ratio value was _chosen as the multiplier.
Because municipal facilities must comply with a weekly average NH3-N limit, instead. of a daily
maximum, the 95th percentile value was deemed most appropriate, as this percentile would
account for the averaging allowed by a weekly requirement. That value was found to be 3: L .
Due to the similar ratios (both, 951h and 99th percentile values) and *similar pernnittitng
requirements (monthly averages/daily maximunis) between the industrial and minor non -
municipal facilities, these categories . were combined to be evaluated as one group. Both of
these groups must meet. a daily maximum NH3-N value. The two Highest ratios were deemed
outliers and omitted from the ranking. From the modified. data set, the 990, percentile ratio.
value was chosen as the multiplier for industrial and non -municipal facilities. 'Because these
facilities must. meet a daily maximum NH3-N value. .the 99th percentile ratio value was deemed
most appropriate, as this percentile would take into account potential daily variability (as
opposed to the averaging effects that a weekly average value entails). That value was found to
be 5: L.
Implementation. The workgroup also discussed
maximum and weekly average values into permits.
As part of North Carolina's agreement with EPA, the Division agreed to re -open those permits
issued after April 8, 2002 to include weekly average or daily maximum limits, if review of the
data demonstrate a reasonable potential to exceed the established value [See Appendix C].
The Division will -commence with re -opening those:permits by December 31, 200.2, if
the implications of implementing the daily

necessary. Approximately 31 permits with NH3-N monthly average values have been issued
since the April agreement.
with renewal or new'permits that have monthly average NH3-N limits. the NPDES Unit will
implement day maxhnum, or weekly average limits for non -municipal and -municipal facilities,
using the ratio established through the workgroup (5:1 for non -municipal facilities, 3:1 for
municipal facilities).
'The workgroup also discussed placing a- maximum value, or cap requirement on daily
maximums and weekly average values. For example, some permits have monthly average NH3-
N limits that are 10 mg/I or higher. If a* multiplier of 3:1 or 5:1 were used to establish a.
weekly average or daily maximum limit, the value would be 30 mg/ 1 or. 50 mg/l. Because
typical untreated wastewater NH3-N values range from 12 - 50 mg/I (Metcalf &' Eddy, ,
wastewater. Engineering, 3rd -Ed.. p. 109). '.the workgroup agreed to place a. cap of '35 Mg/1 -
(slightly higher than the medium waste strength value of .25 mg/1) -on 'the calculated- daily
maximum or weekly average valuis. This also corresporids with the 'NPDES Units current--.:
policy of placing a ma7anium cap on NH3-N toxicity calculated VOires-at 35 mg/l. The NPDES
Unit will -allow a facility, if the facility objects to the. -cap. to demo"nstYa"te'thkAt-.the '-facility's
influent values are greater than 35 mg/1 in order to r" Vie cap. IIiI'9-*Mbe ml`araaged on OL
ase-by-case basis.
Conclusion. The workgroup, along witli the NPDES Unit chose a performance - -based
approach to develop limits for daily maximum and weekly average: NH3-N. limits.- used on
review of the performance data, a ratio (or. multiplier) of 3:1 was chosen for mupicip4 facilities
and 5:1 for non' -municipal facilities. . Following approval by the -Water Quality Section Chief.
the NPDES Unit will begin immediate implementation of these limits in new and renewal
permits. This ..will allow the Division of Water Quality to comply with the Federal Regulations.
Please feel free to Call me -at [phone]. ext. 510 if you have any questions or comments.

Bentley Parlier
Corporate Vice President
Highway 221, P.O. Box 99
Linville, NC.
Dear Mr. Padier.
28646
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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
July 2, 2004
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWFP
-ter----County
XVF-24
The NPDES Unit received your pern* renewal application on June 28, 2004. A member of the NPDES
Pnit 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 pem it 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.
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Point Source Branch
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet h2o.enr.statem.us
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center. 1 800 623-7748
e-mail: [e-mail]

Mr. Charles H. Weaver
NC DENR/ Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Weaver:
June 22,2004
The enclosed packet of information is to request NPDES permit renewal for Linville
Resorts Incorporated wastewater treatment facility, permit number NC0039446.
Our last permit was written to allow for an expansion to .150MGD. That work was
completed approximately two years ago. The expansion included the addition of an
identical third treatment train and increased lift station and EQ pumping capabilities. The
plant has been inspected many times by DENR staff, most recently in May of this year.
We have not experienced any violations in the past ten years.
Thank you for your help if we may answer any questions or provide additional
information please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Bentley Parlier
Corporate Vice President

DES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
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.ent.state.nc.us/NPDES/
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number I NC00 39446
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
Linville Resorts WWTP
Linville Resorts Inc.
Highway 221 PO Box 99
Linville
N.C_ 28646
828 7338655
( )
Scott R. Vasgaard
PO Box 651
Valle Crucis
N.C. 28691
wata"go- AVeg-�(
828 2976234
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above Y
Facility Name (If different from above)
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
3. Reason for application:
Expansion/Modification * Existing Unpermitted Discharge
Renewal '` New Facility
* Please provide a description of the expansion/modification:
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L �I
PDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
;d only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with
capacities). -
.150 MGD Package plant consisting of three 50 thousand gallon trains. Bar screen, duplex lift
Station, chlorine contact chamber, dechlor injector and stand by generator.
5. Description of wastewater (check all that apply).
Type of Facility Generating Wastewater
Industrial
Commercial X
Residential X
School
Other
Number of Employees
Number of Employees 50
Number of Homes 150
Number of Students/Staff
1
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.):
Subdivision and 70 bed hospital
6. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply):
Type Permit Number Tie
RCRA Non -Attainment
UIC Ocean Dumping
NPDES NCO039446 Dredge/Fill Permits
PSD Other
NESHAPS
Permit Number
7. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls):
ONE
8. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
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'DES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
d only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map shouting the exact location of each outfallr.
Linville River
10. Is this facility located on Native American lands? (check one)
YES ❑ NO J�
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.
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Printed Name of Person Signing
Corporate Vice President
Title
C-
ture of ApVhcant Date 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 maintatned 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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SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Linville Resorts
PO Box 99
Linville, N.C. 28646
Permit number NC 0039446
By agreement with the Town of Boone North Carolina sludge is transported to their
wastewater facility for final disposal.
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Mr. Bentley arlier
Corporate Vice President

IORITY PROJECT: YES
, SOC NUMBER
NO X
'ermits and Engineering Unit
rater Quality Section
.ttention:Mike Myers
AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT
NPDES PERMIT
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Date January 26, 2000
COUNTY Avery
PERMIT NUMBER NCO039446
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility Name and Current Address: Linville Resorts, Inc.
Post Office Box 99
Linville; North Carolina'28646
2. Changes since previous action on NPDES Permit: Facility is in the
process of changing NPDES Permit from 0.100 mgd to 0.200 mgd and is
requesting an A to C to ).150 mgd.
3. Compare Discharge Point(s) on plans with NPDES Permit application.
List of all discharge points:
L X I No Change
Change New Latitude: ° Longitude: ° ' "
PART II - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
I have attached a copy of the letter that I sent to McGill Associates
regarding the review of plans and specifications submitted for the
expansion of the wastewater treatment facilities.'
When the Raleigh staff is satisfied with the plans it is recommended.that
the A to C hp i ssiipr3 _
A copy of the most recent
NPDES Staff Report is
attached.
Michael R. Parker
Prepared By/Date Jan. 26, 2000
r
Wa Quality Regio pervisor

TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECT -ION
ATTENTION: Jackie Nowell
DATE: December 13, 1999
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMbIENDATION
COUNTY Avery
PERMIT NUMBER NC0039446
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION.
1. Facility and Address: Linville Resorts, Inc.
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, North Carolina 28646
2. Date of Investigation: October, 1999
3. Report Prepared By: Michael R. Parker
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Bentley Parlier
704/733-8655
5. Directions to Site: The wastewater treatment facility is located
at the northwest corner of the intersection of U.S. Highway 221
North Carolina Highway 105, behind the Linville, N. C. Post.
Office.
6: Discharge Point(s)-, List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 36004116" Longitude: 81a52114"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. C11SE U.S.G.S. Quad Name Grandfather Mtn. N.C.
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
X Yes No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The facility
is not subject to flooding.

9. Location of nett dwelling: 250_ feet tot e west
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Linville l
a.
b.
C.
Classification: C-trout
River Basin and Subbasin No.: CTB-30
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: Fish and wildlife propagation, fishing, wading,
irrigation.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATiMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted 0.200 MGD (Ultimate
Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater
Treatment facility? 0.100 MGD.
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current
design capacity 0.100 MGD.
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years:
NA
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The existing
plant consist of an influent bar screen, pump station,
100,000 GPD extended aeration package .wastewater treatment
with flow equalization tank, dual aeration basins and
clarifiers, effluent chlorination and dechlorination
facilities, flow recording and totalizing,equipment and
stand-by generator.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
fac1lities:.It is proposed to install a mechanically cleaned
bar screen, upgrade the existing influent pump station and
flow splitter box, adding two additional 100,000 gpd package
treatment plant with flow equalization, aeration basin,
clarifier with sludge return, relocate blower building and
stand-by generator, upgrade chlorine and dechlorination
systems and changes to yard piping.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Dechlorination
should reduce any toxic impacts to surface waters that may be
caused by chlorine.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): NA
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s handl and utilization/.disposafeme:
residuals are being land applied, please specify DWQ
mit Number WQ0005913 - Residuals have not been applied -
!duals Contractor to the site as of this. report.
ephone Number
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP X PFRP OTHER
C. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet):
Class II
4. SIC Codes(s): 4952, 5812, 7011
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities
.I.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a metal plating
company would be 14, not 56.
Primary 05 Secondary 11
Main Treatment Unit Code: 06003
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds
or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)? NA
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests:
3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please
indicate)
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analyses Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all
of the non -discharge options available. Please provide regional
perspective for each option evaluated.
Yes. I concur with evaluation.
Spray Irrigation: Linville Resorts does not, own, -efficient land to
use for spray irrigation of this much wastewate'
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Connection to"e Tonal Sewer System:.Thel *are
wastewater treatment systems within.five miles
no regio
of Linvi
Subsurface: Based on the engineers evaluation it would
approximately 40 acres to treat the wastewater from Lin
Resorts in a septic tank nitrification field. Linville
does own 40 acres of suitable area for this option.
It appears that other treatment options are either not available
or are costs prohibitive other than construction of a new
wastewater treatment facility that discharges into the Linville
River.
Other disposal options:
5. Other Special.items:
PART IV - EVAILUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Linville Resorts, Inc. has made applica
Permit No. NCO039446 for a discharge of
wastewater from the resort community of
expansion to 200,000 gpd is to accept t
Avery County Hospital System and future
Linville area. The existing wastewater
the current NPDES Permit limits.
tion for renewal of NPDES
200,000 gpd of domestic
Linville, N. C. The
ze wastewater from the new
development in the
treatment plant is meeting
It is recommended that the permit be issued.
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NORTA OLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
4"t. JAMESB.HUNTJRP';
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
January 26, 2000
Mr. Dana Bolden, EIT
McGill Associates, PA
Post Office Box 2259
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Subject: Review Comments and
Recommendations
Linville Resorts WWTP
Expansion
NPDES Permit Number NCO039446
Avery County
Dear Mr. Bolden:
As I discussed with you on January 26, 2000, I have
reviewed the plans and specifications submitted by Linville
Resorts, Inc. for the expansion of the existing wastewater
treatment facilities. The following comments and
recommendations are offered:
1. On page 1 of the Design Calculations, the
statement is made that the existing impellers and
motors on the pumps in the influent lift station
will be changed, but on page 7 of the plans it
says the existing 3 hp influent pumps will be
replaced by new 5 hp pumps. As you indicated
during our conversation the pumps will be
replaced. It is requested that you modify the
specification sheet or provide a statement that
the pumps will be replaced.
2. You indicated that there would be a second flow
meter installed at the new plant. Since the
permit is only for one discharge, there should
only be one flow meter to measure the total daily
effluent flow from the wastewater treatment
system.
3. Please provide information regarding the ability
of the existing stand-by generator to operate the
existing system and new system.
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Mr. Dana Bolden
January 26, 2000
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4. It is recommended that gate valves be added to
each line in the flow splitter box to allow the
operator to adjust the influent flow to each
treatment train.
If you have questions, please call me at 828-251-6208.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Parker
Environmental Chemist
xc: Bentley Parlier
Permits and Engineering

Certified Mail # 7015 1520 0003 5463 4576
Return Receipt Requested
May 10, 2017
Craig Autry
Linville Resorts Inc
PO Box 99
Linville, NC 28646
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Numbers: NOV-2017-MV-0080 & NOV-2017-MV-0081
Permit No. NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the September 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:.
Monitoring Violation(s): (NOV-2017-MV-0080)
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual (50060) 9/3/2016 2 X week Frequency Violation
A review of the March 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s): (NOV-2017-MV-0081)
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual (50060) 3/18/2017 2 X week Frequency Violation
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
/ ll 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
R28-296-4500

Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville kegional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
1
G..Landon Davidson, P.G., R " na Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
�C-c1J�Q�s�ieLe�B.�g_ors,a;I�fJ.fiFi:�e�E=�t'orcement Fi e
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
RPB Systems/ ORC
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Certified Mail # 7015 1520 0003 5463 3190
Return Receipt Requested
March 24, 2017
Craig Autry
Linville Resorts Inc
PO Box 99
Linville, NC 28646
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017711-M-0023
Permit No. NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the August 2016
Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Ezceedance Vlola>tionki:. .
Sample
Limit Reported
Location Parameter
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent pH (00400)
8/21/2016 6 0 Daily Minimum Not Reached
001 Effluent pH (00400)
8/24/2016 6 0 Daily Minimum Not Reached
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual (50060) 8/27/2016 2 X week Frequency Violation
Remedial actions, if not already implemented; should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

If the above parameter for Chlorine was left off inadvertently, please send amended EDMRs within 10 business days
of receipt of this letter to Raleigh and.also a copy to this office.
It is noted that this facility has "Composite Sampling" for several parameters. Please begin entering the
"Composite Sampling Time" using the 24-Hour Clock and the "Total Composite Time" in Hours on the EDMR.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
- (W S-Asheviile'i�egional--Office = Enforcement File-
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Scott Vasgaard/ ORC
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WDEWR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor .
Mr. Bentley Parlier, Vice President
Linville Resorts, Inc.
P. O. Box 99
Linville, NC 28646
Subject:
Dear Mr. Parlier:
October 22, 2014
Draft NPDES Permit
Permit Number NCO039446
Linville Resorts, Inc. WWTP
Facility Rating: WW-2
Avery County
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
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, The draft
permit contains a number of changes in its terms from those found in your current permit. A summary
of those changes follows:
• The monitoring frequency for Mercury has been changed from monthly to annual monitoring. This
change is based upon an evaluation of data reported from the facility during the past 5 years and
application of the Division's permitting strategy developed for implementation of the statewide total
maximum daily load (TMDL) for mercury.
e A new condition requiring electronic reporting of data collected pursuant to the terms of this permit
has been added.
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.
The requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to your
NPDES permit. [See Condition A. (3.)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and
obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
htti)://l)ortal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bogLil)u/edmt.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone]ntemet: www.ncwaterquallt .org
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Mr. Bentley Parlier
NC0039446 Draft Permit 2014
p. 2
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following
web site:
hq://www2.epa. oyg /compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
Please submit any comments to me no later than thirty 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 January 2015, with an effective
date of February 1, 2015.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, call me at [phone], or via e-
mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Bob Sledge
Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit
Division of Water Resources
cc: NPDES Files
ec: Asheville Regional Office
Steve Reid
Aquatic Toxicology Branch

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Permit NC0039446
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
R&
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,
Linville Resorts, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Linville Resorts WWTP
Near the intersection of U.S. 221 and N.C.105
Avery County
to receiving waters designated as the Linville River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2020.
Signed this day
DRAFT
Thomas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0039446
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..
Linville Resorts, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.150 MGD wastewater treatment system that is a three train
system with the following components:
• Influent bar screen
• Pump station
• Flow equalization basin
• Aeration basin
• Clarifier
• Chlorination
• Dechlorination
• Flow recording and totalizing equipment
This system is located at Linville Resorts, near the intersection of U.S. 221 and N.C. 105 in Avery
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Linville
River, classified C-Trout waters in the Catawba River Basin.
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Permit NCO039446
PART I
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LMTATIONS 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
monitoredt by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter"Codes
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS,
Monthly
_ _ , Avera a
Da11y
Maximum ...
Measurement:
NON,
, Sample
Sample ?
Flow 50050
0.15 MGD
Continuous
RecordingInfluent
or
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C) C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0'mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N (April 1 - October 31) C0610
4.0 mg/L
20.0 mg/L
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N (November 1- May 31) C0610
12.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 31616
2001100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH 00400
z 6.0 & 5 9,0 Standard Units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C) 00010
Monitor & Report
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 50060
28 pg/L
21Week
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen C0600
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus C0665
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Copper 01042
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Composite
Effluent
Total Mercury (EPA Method 1631 E) COMER
Monitor & Report
Annual
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc 01092
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity3 TGP3B
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Condition A. (3.).
2. Monitoring should coincide with chronic toxicity test.
3. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia duhia) P/F at 10%; January, April, July, October. See Special Condition
A. (2.).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Permit NC0039446
A. (2). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 10 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in
the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised December 2010, or
subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase I1 Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised- December 2010) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. These months signify the first month of each three-month toxicity
testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained during
representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent
discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV
below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in
each of the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole
Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -December 2010) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP313 for the pass/fail results and THP313 for the Chronic Value. Additionally,
DWR Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than 30
days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if
chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
"required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the
report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted
to the Water Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month. Assessment of toxicity compliance is based
on the toxicity testing quarter, which is the three month time interval that begins on the first day of the
month in which toxicity testing is required by this permit and continues until the final day of the third
month.
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Permit NC0039446
A. (2).. CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY), continued
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
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Permit NCO039446
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 [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
Beginning no later than 270 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 / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR
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
electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary
waiver by the Division.
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PFF
Permit NC0039446
A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS, continued
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic
reporting requirements is found on the following web page:
http://l)ortal.ncdenr.org/web/M/adminibog/ipu/edmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
II, Section B. (I 1.)(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.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ivu/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:
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. "
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)l
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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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
November 3, 2016
Craig Autry
Linville Resorts Inc
PO Box 99
Linville,.NC 28646
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Linville Resorts WWTP
Permit No: NCO039446
Avery County
Dear Mr. Autry:
PAT MCCRORY
L7 Governor
L_- :_DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Enclosed please find a copies of the inspection reports from the inspection conducted on October 19, 2016.
Present during the inspection were Scott Vasgaard (ORC) and Mikal Willmer and Dan Boss with the Division
of Water Resources. The Linville Resorts WWTP facility and collection system requirements were evaluated.
The WWTP appeared to be in compliance with permit NC0039446. However, there are items noted in both
reports that need your attention.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection reports for detailed observations and comments. If you or your staff
have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional office
Enc. WWTP Inspection Report
CS Inspection Report
15A NCAC 02T.0403
cc: Scott Vasgaard, ORC (e-copy)
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
828 296 4500

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Farm Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C.20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approvalexpires8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 u 2. LJ 3 1 NC0039446 111 . 12 16/10/19 17 18 I r+ I 19 I S I 20 Lj
211111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII.IIIIIIIIIII f6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA----------Reserved--- ---
67 70LJ 71 I
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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 hermit Number)
01:OOPM 16/10/19
15/02/01
Linville Resorts WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
11 Linville Ave
Linville NC 28646
03:30PM 16/10/19
20/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Craig Autry, PO Box 99 Linville NC 28646//828-733-8655/
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) '
Permit Flow Measurement 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
Linda S Wiggs /� ARO WQ#828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Signature of Man ment 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
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31 NCO039446 I11 12 16/10/19 17 18 ICI
I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional lssheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Present during the inspection were Linda Wiggs (inspector), Dan Boss, Mikal Willmer with DWR and
the ORC Scott Vasgaard.
yr/mo/day Inspection Type
Emergency/after-hours notification signage needs to be placed on the WWfP gate
The bar screen component is a confined space and a potential safety hazard for the ORC. Proper
confined entry procedure should take place. An extended handle on the bar screen rake should be
considered for use and safety of the ORC. .
Influent Pump Station: The audible alarm worked but the visual alarm did not. The ORC stated he
would check/replace the bulb. There is no remote alert for this system; again the importance of the
signage noted above.
Only two of the pumps in the Equalization Basin were operable; the ORC stated the third pump is in
need of repair and is on order.
Aeration Basins: Two diffusers need repairing.
The chlorine contact chamber had—1'-1.5' of sludge build up according to DWR sludge judge reading.
The next time the pumper truck is onsite these solids should be removed.
Clarifier Sludge Judge readings obtained by DWR were:
Clarifier 1- —11.5' water depth, —9' solids present, mostly suspended.
Clarifier 2- —14' water depth, —11' solids present, mostly suspended.
Clarifier 3- —14' water depth, —11' solids present, mostly suspended.
Linville Resorts needs to hire a pumper truck to manage solids (and grease), as needed at the ORC's
recommendations.
A Fecal Coliform sample was obtained. The result was 56 col/100ml.
Collection System:
Linville Resorts, Inc. collection system is regulated under permits WQ0011843, WQ0017219,
W00017405, WQ0028960 and 15A NCAC 2T.0403.
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Permit: NC0039446 Owner -.Facility: Linville Resorts VVWTP
Inspection Date: 10/19/2016 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 ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Process Control is not performed by ORC; visual observations are used.
See summary for DWR analysis performed during the inspection.
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
0
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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
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
0
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
M
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NCO039446
Inspection Date: 10/19/2016
Owner -Facility: Linville Resorts WWfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Pump Station - Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
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Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
M
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Are all pumps present?
M
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Are all pumps operable?
M
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Are float controls operable?
0
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Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
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Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
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Comment: The audible alarm worked but not the visual alarm. The ORC stated he would check/reolace
the bulb.
A moderate amount of grease was observed.
Notification signage needs to be hunq on the gate at the VWVfP.
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
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Are the bars adequately screening debris?
0
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
M
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
M
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Is the unit in good condition?
M
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Comment: This is a confined space. It is a potential safety hazard for the ORC.
Equalization Basins
Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated?
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Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
0
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Is the basin free of excessive grease?
M
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Are all pumps present?
0
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are float controls operable?
M
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Are audible and visual alarms operable?
0
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Permit: NCO039446 Owner -Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/19/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
# Is basin size/volume adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Two of the pumps were operable: the ORC stated the third Dumo is in need of repair and is
on order.
There was a moderate amount of grease present.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment: Two diffusers were not working.
The ORC maintains air constantly.
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
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Comment: The ORC stated he does not waste/return solids on any schedule or process control, just by
visual observation.
There was a moderate amount of solids/pin floc present in overflow.
Blanket levels were measured by DWR sludge iudge. See summar ..
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Permit: NCO039446 Owner- Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/19/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ M
Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use?
0
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment: The tablets chlorinators are not used: ORC states there is a contact issue. Tablets are
dispersed in the troughs.
The chlorine contact chamber had 1'-1.5' of sludge build up
according to DWR sludge judge
reading.
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: Calibrated in July 2016.
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
Yes No NA NE
Liquid
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Permit: NCO039446 Owner - Facility: Linville Resorts WWiP
Inspection Date: 10/19/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ ❑ M
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type M ❑ ❑ ❑
representative)?
Comment: Sampling is takinq place between the chlorination system and the de -chlorination system
It is unclear what the sample volume/aliquot is since an aliquot was not obtained however,
the sampler indicated 80 ml. A minimum of 100 ml is required.
Part II Section A. - Composite Sampling is required as defined.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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: Inspector could not see the stream bottom; the river was extremely turbid due to stream
work upstream. However, no foam was noted.
A Fecal Coliform sample was obtained. See summary.
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0011843 Effective: 03/04/96 Expiration: Owner: Linville Resorts Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Linville Resorts Inc -Ave Dev
County: Avery
Region: Asheville
Contact Person: Bentley Parlier Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/19/2016 , Entry Time: 01:OOPM Exit Time: 03:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs- 7^ * Phone: [phone] Ext.4653
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation.
Permit Inspection Type: Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, & Pressure Sewer Extensions
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Misc
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0011843 Owner - Facility: Linville Resorts Inc
Inspection Date: 10/19/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Inspection Summary:
C
Reason for Visit: Routine
Met with Scott Vasgaard (VVVVTP ORC). He was given the 2T rules applicable to collection systems <200,000 GPD.
15A NCAC 02T.0403:
(a)(1)No discharge to land or surface waters has been reported. There was no documentation (10) for maintenance and
operation presented.
(a)(2)A partial map was presented.
(a)(3)An O&M plan for the pump station (PS) was not presented. .
(a)(4)Scott Vasgaard has a log with date and time of pump station visits and he stated he visits them daily.
(a)(5)A list of high priority lines was not presented.
(a)(6)Scott Vasgaard stated Linville Resorts maintenance staff does a general observation of the collection system; i.e. pop
manholes etc.
(a)(7)No overflows or bypasses have been reported in the last year.
(a)(8)Scott Vasgaard stated grease education is done annually. Twice a year is required.
(a)(9)Right-of-ways and easements were not evaluated or discussed.
(a)(10)Other than the PS visits and partial map, no required documentation was presented.
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Permit: WQ0011843
Owner- Facility: Linville Resorts Inc
Inspection Date: 10/19/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Misc Yes No NA NE
Is the facility compliant?
Comment: Documentation required was not available. See summary.
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15A NCAC 02T .0403 PERMITTING BY REGULATION
(a) Collection systems having anactual, permitted or Division approved average daily flow less than 200,000
gallons per day are deemed permitted pursuant to Rule .0113 of this Subchapter provided the system meets the
criteria in Rule .0113 of this Subchapter and all specific criteria required in this Rule:
(1) The sewer system is effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or
surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface water
standards.
(2) A map of the sewer system has been developed and is actively maintained.
(3) An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative
maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been developed and
implemented.
(4) Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e., remote alarm system) are inspected by
the permittee or its representative every day (i.e., 365 days per year). Pump stations that are
connected to a telemetry system are inspected at least once per week.
(5) High -priority sewers are inspected by the permittee or its representative at least once every six -months
and inspections are documented.
(6) A general observation by the permittee or its representative of the entire sewer system is conducted at
least once per year.
(7) Overflows and bypasses are reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A
NCAC 02B .0506(a), and public notice is provided as required by G.S. 143-215.1C.
(8) A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
(A) For publicly owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-
annual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and
the legal means to require grease interceptors for new construction and retrofit, if
necessary, of grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also include
legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and the
legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite
sewer systems.
(B) For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-
annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the
permittee or its representative.
(C) Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (A) and (B)
of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows.
(9) Right-of-ways and easements are maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipment
accessibility.
(10) Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9) of this Rule for a minimum of
. three years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
(b) Private collection systems on a single property serving an industrial facility where the domestic wastewater
contribution is less than 200,000 gallons per day shall be deemed permitted.
(c) The Director may determine that a collection system should not be deemed to be permitted in accordance with
this Rule and Rule .0113 of this Subchapter. This determination shall be made in accordance with Rule .0113(e) of
this Subchapter.

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I. NC0039446 111 12 16/10/17 17 18 * i 19 L G 201 i
21111111 1111111111111111111111111 11111111111 f6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------ ------
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Section B: FacilityData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:00PM 16/10/17
15/02/01
Linville Resorts WWTP
11 Linville Ave
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Linville NC 28646
03:OOPM 16/10/17
20/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Craig Autry,PO Box 99 Linville NC 28646//828-733-8655/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reonrf-_
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receivin, I^'- -
Section D: Summary c �t
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(See attachment summary', — �;�1
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)
Linda S Wiggs
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer - 7 ` 1 1J , — irate
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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'ermit: NCO039446 Owner -Facility: Linville Resorts WWrP
i Date: 10/17/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NC0039446
Inspection Date: 10117/2016
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's.Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Pump Station - Influent
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? Y
Is the wet well free of excessive grease? y�v
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
Comment:
Owner -Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: NCO039446 Owner -Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
n Date: 10/17/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers` operation I?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? y
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? �I�/
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate? y
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational? /!/A
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? /V�
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? `
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/< of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
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Number of tubes in use? � �('% � G� ✓ G� 6t -hJ f
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Comment:
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Permit: NCO039446 Owner - Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/17/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
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De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
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Flow Measurement - Effluent
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Effluent Sampling
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Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0039446 Owner -Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
m Date: 10/17/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
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Mailing Address: d9O /90 ,X '719 J /
City: Z;4 j i e. State: /U6 Zip: :ZPhone #: 0 �/- 733'
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SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE SYSTEM!
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Biological Collection Physical/Chemical Surface:hrigation Land Application
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Print Full Name: 5767� Z. Email: '5T_L! ZWS(( Qr- -v-..
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Signature: Date: /v
"I certify that I ee to my de ation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water. Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: -�u'�w G v ' ^ DELI Email: tf~TIz a''e_ rk,
Certificate Type / Grade// Work Phone #: 3 -3Vd ? 7�
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
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Mail, fax email the WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Fax: [phone]
original to: Email,certadininQuedenr gov
Mail or fax a cry to the Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville : Raleigh
appropriate Regional Ogee: 2090 US Hwy 70 225 Green St 610 E Center Ave 3800 Barrett Dr
Swannanoa 28778 Suite 714 Suite 301 Raleiah 27609
Fax: [phone] Fayetteville 28301-5043 Mooresville 2811 Fax: !A9_--' F4T8[D
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Fax: 704.663.604 Phi ie&S0fts4200ources
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943 Washington Sq Mall 127 Cardinal Dr
Washington 27889 Wilmington 28405-2845
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Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: �ls�t Cs i S'4 S
Mailing Address:
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City: �l �,-W — State: /Ut! zip: 226L/- Phone
Email address:
Signature: Date: A)
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B1olo 'Incal Collection Physical/Chemical Surface Irrigation Land Application
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Operator in Responsible Charge (ORCI
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: ! �,1%fib 3 Work Phone #: 92 Y- ,2
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I e to my designation as the Operator in Responsible charge for the facility noted I un4sta d and will abide by the rules
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"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
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225 Green St
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3800 Barrett Dr
Swannanoa 28778
Suite 714
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Water nuaiity senionai Operations

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C.20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I NC0039446 111 12 07/06/13 17 18 L C J 19 L G j 201
21111111 111111111111111111 I I 11111 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 L16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --- ----------- ----- Reserved ----- ------- — --- —
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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)
01:OOPM 07/06/13
06/09/01
Linville Resorts WWTP
11 Linville Ave
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Linville NC 28646
01:40PM 07/06/13
10/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Scott Richard Vasgaard/ORC/828-297-6234/
Name, Address of Responsible Officiallritle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Craig Autry,PO Box 99 Linville NC 28646//828-733-8655/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance E Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
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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(Cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Treatment Units / Process Control Testing / Effluent Data:
The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows:
Temperature = 20 degrees Celcius
pH = 6.3 units
Dissolved Oxygen
aeration basin # 1 = 1.5 mg/I (blowers on) to 0.7 mg/I (blowers off)
aeration basin # 2 = 1.0 mg/I (blowers on) to 0.7 mg/I (blowers off)
aeration basin # 3 = 1.0 mg/I (blowers on) to 0.7 mg/I (blowers off)
Tip: The ideal level for dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin is generally 1 to 3 mg/l.
Seasonal changes in temperature require the adjustment of the aeration timer to achieve ideal
dissolved oxygen levels.
Settleable Solids =
aeration basin # 1 = 600 ml/I = 60%
aeration basin # 2 = 500 ml/I = 50%
aeration basin # 3 = 300 ml/I = 30%
Tip: Using the settleability test, the return sludge pumping rate is usually set so that the
flow rate is approximately equal to the percentage volumes occupied by the settleable solids
from the aeration basin after settling for 30 minutes in a settleometer. For example, a
settleability of 30% would generally indicate a recommended return sludge pumping rate of 30%.
Having the percent settleable solids (i.e. 30%) the same as the percent return sludge pumping
rate (i.e. 30%), allows for the solids balance in the plant to be maintained. If the plant
cannot handle that return sludge pumping rate, then wasting is probably recommended, unless the
sludge is too young.
The effluent data was as follows:
Dissolved Oxygen = 1.0 mg/I
pH = 7.5 units
Temperature = 19.0 degrees Celcius
Chlorine = < 10 ug/I
Records & Reports:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was
conducted on 6-7-2006 by Wanda Frazier & Don Price.
The permit expires on 1-31-2010. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to
expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year and was on -site, along with a
complete copy of the current permit.
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Permit: NCO039446
Inspection Date: 06/13/2007
The log book was present on -site and had excellent notation of daily events.
Operations & Maintenance / Summary:
Owner -Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits.
This facility appears to be well operated and maintained.
The operator was on -site during the inspection and is doing an excellent job.
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Permit: NCO039446 Owner -Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/13/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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Comment:
Bar Screens
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Type of bar screen
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Aeration Basins
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Mode of operation
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Type of aeration system
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Permit: NCO039446
Inspection Date: 06/13/2007
Secondary Clarifier
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Owner -Facility: Linville Resorts WVVrP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/ of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
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:
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Permit: N00039446
Inspection Date: 06/13/2007
Owner -Facility: Linville Resorts VWVfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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Comment:
Effluent Sampling
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 15 I 3 I NC0039446 I11 12 12/08/14 17
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Section B: FacilityData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
03:OOPM 12/08/14
10/10/01
Linville Resorts WWTP
11 Linville Ave
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Linville NC 28646
04:OOPM 12/08/14
15/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Scott Richard Vasgaard/ORC/828-297-6234/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Craig Autry,PO Box 99 Linville NC 28646//828-733-8655/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
Jeff Menzel ARO WQ//828-2964500/
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
31 NC0039446 I11 121 12/08/14 117 18 I C
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists a;
No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection.
The effluent was clear at the time of inspection. There were a few things noted during the inspection
which will need your attention.
Parts of the WWTP were showing signs of sludge /grease build up and may need to be pumped out. A
Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program should be instituted, if not already, to prevent problems within
the collection system and the WWTP.
An area of ground on the backside of the plant near the clarifer has been washed out below the tanks
and will need to be repaired before it causes structural damage to the facility.
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Owner -Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
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:
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: The effluent was clear.
Grease Removal
# Is automatic grease removal present?
Is grease removal operating properly?
Comment: The facility appeared to have a build up of grease through out the system.
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Permit: NC0039446
Inspection Date: O8/14/2012
Secondary Clarifier
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Owner -Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
August 01, 2014
Attn: Bentley Parlier 1,51
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Linville Resorts, Inc. /9-0
PO Box 99
Linville, NC 28646
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permit NCO039446
Avery County '
Dear Mr. Parlier:
The NPDES Unit•received your permit renewal application on July 30; 2014. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days
before your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject pen -nit, please contact Charles
Weaver [phone].
Sincerely,
W Te o, Tkt oUf o-,&
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
Asfievlle Regional Office
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 91M07-6300\ Fax: [phone]/Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
-owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DEN, I Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit KC00394R6
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Linville Resorts Inc.
Linville Resorts W WTP
PO Box 99
Linville
N. C. , 28646
[phone]
[phone]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road Highway 105
City Linville
State / Zip Code N.C. 28646
County - Avery
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 ORQ
Name Best Water Services
Mailing Address PO Box 651 RECEIVED/DENRIUNR—
City Valle Crucis
State / Zip Code N.C. 28691 JUL 3 6 2014
Telephone Number [phone] Watery Quality
Fax Number [phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail]

NPDBS APPLICATION - FORM D
owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 mGD
wastewater.
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that applyj:
Industrial
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Number of Employees
Commercial
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Number of Employees 100
Residential
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Number of Homes 150
School
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Number of Students/Staff
Other
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Explain: Hospital
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Subdivision- Country Club, Resturant, Hotel, Hospital
Population served: 350
5. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Oatfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points One
Oatfall Identification number(s) 001 -
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
7. Name of receiving streams) (Provide a map shoumW the exact location of each outfallr
Linville River
S. Frequency of Discharge: ® Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: _
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:
150 Thosand gallons per day extended air package plant. Bar screen. Equalization, three
aereation basins and three clairifiers. Two chlorine contact chambers, Dechlor. Design to
meet 30mg/1 BOD, 30mg/1 TSS and 12mg/1 NB3
RECEIVEDIDENR/DWR
JUL 3 0 20K
Water Quality
Permitting Section

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
r-owned treatment systems treating 1000/6 domestic wastewaters <1.0 mGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow .150 MGD
Annual Average daily flow .058 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow .366 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes x No
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS: Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Conform, 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 curnenthi in hour Permit Mark other narameters aN/A9
Parameter
Daily
MaKhRum
Monthly
AverageMeasurement
Units of
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (GODS)
18.3
1.97
M9/1
Fecal Coliform
87
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Per 100 ml
Total Suspended Solids
18.7
5.42
Mg/l
Temperature (Summer)
22
18
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Temperature (Winter)
10
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pH
7.6
6.9
Std Units.
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applicai3ons:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT
NCO039446
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Bentley Parlier Vice President RECEIVED_/DENROWR
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature
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Date
JUL 3 0 2014
Permitting
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
guiitref-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.)

Wiggs, Linda
From:
Weaver, Charles
Sent:
Thursday, January 15, 2015 10:54 AM
To:
Wiggs, Linda
Cc:
Sledge, Bob
Subject:
RE: Avery Co -Linville Permit inconsistencies?
NCO026654 — Municipal WWTP: weekly average instead of daily maximum limits. First permit issued
5/29/1981. Maximum permitted flow of 70,000 GPD. High flow in receiving stream (2.4 summer 7Q10) yields a lower
IWC, thus less frequent monitoring, fewer WQ limits.
NCO062413 — private WWTP for country club: daily maximum limits. First permit issued 8/21/1985. Maximum
permitted flow of 15,000 GPD. Low flow in receiving stream (0.07 summer 7Q100 means higher IWC, thus more
stringent limits & more frequent monitoring.
NCO039446 — private WWTP for resort: daily maximum limits. First permit issued 11/29/1977. Maximum permitted
flow of 150,000 GPD. High flow in receiving stream (2.2 summer 7Q10) yields a lower IWC, thus less frequent
monitoring, fewer WQ limits.
From: Wiggs, Linda
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 3:07 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Cc: Sledge, Bob
Subject: Avery Co -Linville Permit inconsistencies?
Charles, I have compared three facilities up for renewal; Linville Ridge, Linville Resort and Crossnore. All three are similar
in that they all basically flow to the Linville River (03-08-30), they are all in Avery Co. They are all domestic, except
Linville Resort does have a small hospital. These facilities are all minors, but do have differing flows. Regardless their
permit parameters, limits and monitoring frequencies are all over the place.
Do you think something is amiss here? If not, please explain to me so I can understand these inconsistencies. I have
attached a table showing the inconsistencies.
Bob I have cc'd you here because you worked on the Linville Resort Permit.
[e-mail]
Environmental Senior Specialist
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page
htti)://PortaI.ncde nr.org/web/wq

Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.

Wiggs, Linda
From: Wiggs, Linda
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 11:33 AM
To: Sledge, Bob
Subject: RE: Linville Resorts permit renewal
Well, since the Hg was reduced I won't complain too much, but this permit seems off to me. I would still like to know
why it is listed as industrial? Is that because of the hospital too?
ARO recommends issuing this permit.
M/ rr
[e-mail]
Environmental Senior Specialist
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
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Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page
http://Porta1.ncdenr.org/web/wq
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Sledge, Bob
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 6:01 AM
To: Wiggs, Linda
Subject: RE: Linville Resorts permit renewal
Hi Linda,
I was planning on issuing it next week, but there's no real hurry. The file notes that this WWTP receives wastewater
from a hospital in Linville. I believe that's what has triggered the monitoring requirements for metals and toxicity. The
modified mercury requirement is fallout from previous monitoring and the implementation of the mercury TMDL.
As far as the flow thing, I believe this goes back to thinking that for a lot of facilities, what comes in has to go out, and it
really didn't matter where the flow was monitored. Whether it was measured at the influent or effluent, we usually
keyed it as effluent data based on how we had set up the reporting form. This is becoming an issue with eDMR because
facilities will want to be literal and correct with regard to their reporting. While it doesn't hurt to report influent flow,
we haven't been typically uploading that to EPA, so it has led to some instances of incorrect violations being generated
out of ICIS. We're also aware of some systems that may have some form of equalization, polishing or holding at the
back end of the plant, or they may just be lagoons. In these cases what comes in may not equate to what goes out, and
the influent value may be the right one to have reported. Perhaps we ought to. know by now where they actually do
measure flow, and put that in the permit. I'm sure we'll talk about the issue some more.
I'll call you later this morning.

:..
From: Wiggs, Linda
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 4:28 PM
To: Sledge, Bob
Subject: Linville Resorts permit renewal
Bob, Have you issued the Linville Resorts permit yet? I was hoping to get Kathy up there to do an inspection last month
or this month so we could have a decent response to -the permit renewal, but I am not going to be able to get any of my
folks up to any of those Avery mountain facilities before the permit expires.
Anyhow that request for regional comments came to me through Jeff and since I can't get an inspection, do I still have
time to make comments to you? Or have you issued it?
It say the end of Jan so I am going to ask some questions ,,,,ok?
On the excel spreadsheet you sent me, my question is why is this facility listed as an industrial facility? And why does it
have all those parameters to monitor (metals, nutrients)?? And toxicity?
And why do we give facilities an option of influent or effluent flow monitoring?
Guess you will need to call me to talk about this. O
Thanks
M I MIRk;1i
[e-mail]
Environmental Senior Specialist
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Link to Division of Water Resources Home Page
http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/`wq
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.

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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Ms. Jacquelyn Nowell 5/14/10
NC Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Division Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Draft Permit # NCO039446
Linville Resorts Inc. Avery County, NC
Dear Ms Nowell:
Please accept the following comments into the public record for the subject draft permit. These
comments are being presented by the facility's owner, Linville Resorts Inc., and the facility's operator,
Mr. Scott Vasgaard.
The proposed permit represents a significant change in monitoring frequency for Low Level Mercury. As
presented, the facilities mercury sampling frequency will increase from four samples per year to twenty-
four per year.
The requirements for properly collecting, transporting and analyzing Low Level Mercury samples make
this a very expensive test. It is not at all similar to any other metal or even toxicity analysis. We have
estimated these additional samples will cost $300.00 per sample. At this rate, our current monthly lab
cost will increase from $300.0 per month to $900.00 per month, and over the five year term of a permit,
this cost would exceed $36,000.00. The cost in additional personnel and sterile mercury free
disposables, we are unable to budget at this time; however, it would be a considerable expense.
Linville has collected mercury samples for approximately four years. We have had several detections in
single digit ng/L and two in double digits. Our first double digit hit was a twelve ng/L. Our second was
80ng. Because follow-up samples showed no hit, we believe that sample to be an anomaly. We are not
sure this kind of history justifies the permit's costly approach to investigating a possible mercury
problem.
The purpose of this letter is to request a reevaluation of the proposed permit. We were surprised by
the permit changes and have had very little time to prepare a detailed alternative. We would welcome
any possibility of a source evaluation study or negotiation for a compliance schedule. Our existing
permit has only been in force for approximately two years. Would DWQ consider extending the existing
permit am after of months?

Linville Resorts takes great pride in their appreciation and stewardship of the Linville River. Linville
Resorts built one of the first modern treatment facilities to exist in Western North Carolina. For over 60
years the quality of our discharge has been important, and we strive for the best. This facility benefits
the entire Linville community, and it is not our intention to defer from that purpose.
We request that The Division of Water Quality consider these factors as our permit is reviewed. We
would welcome any opportunity to meet with Division staff.
Thank you.
Sincere
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Scott Vasgaard
Owner, Best Water Services
CC: Ms. Coleen Sullins /
Mr. Roger Edwards
Mr. John Blackburn
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Reference; NPDES Permit Number NC0039446
Contact; Mr. Bentley Parlier, VP
Linville Resorts
PO Box 99
Linville, NC 28646
828/733-8655

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc.
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, North Carolina 28646
Dear Mr. Parlier:
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
December 3, 2012
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2012-MV-0121
Permit No. NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Linville Resorts WWTP's monitoring report for August 2012 showed the following
violation:
Date
Measuring
Violation
pParameter
Frequency
otal Residual
Week ending
2 X week
Failure to Monitor
08/18/2012
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
parameterwas 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 or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: D.1NQDA_- hev_iIIeFiles,
DWQ Central Files
Scott Vasgaard/ ORC
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
September 6, 2012
Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc
11 Linville Ave
Linville N.C. 28646
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Linville Resorts WWTP
Permit No: NCO039446
Avery County
Dear Mr. Parlier:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted
on August 1.4, 2012. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were
observed during this inspection.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, lease call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Jeff Me ze
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Scott Richard Vasgaard, ORC
Central Files
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 15I 31 NCO039446 111 121 12/08/14 117 18I C I 19I S I 20III
Remarks
211III IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA -----------------Reserved ----- ------
67I 169 70131 711 I 721 N I 73I 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Linville Resorts WWTP
03:00 PM 12/08/14
10/10/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
11 Linville Ave
Linville NC 28646
04:00 PM 12/08/14
15/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Scott Richard Vasgaard/ORC/828-297-6234/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Bentley Parlier,11 Linville Ave Linville NC 28646/Vp/828-733-8655/ Contato
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance E 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) f Inspe s)q Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jeff Menzel ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3 NC0039446 111 12, 12/08/14 17 18I d
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. The
effluent was clear at the time of inspection. There were a few things noted during the inspection which will
need your attention.
Parts of the WWTP were showing signs of sludge /grease build up and may need to be pumped out. A Fats,
Oils, and Grease (FOG) program should be instituted, if not already, to prevent problems within the
collection system and the WWTP.
An area of ground on the backside of the plant near the clarifer has been washed out below the tanks and
will need to be repaired before it causes structural damage to the facility.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO039446
Inspection Date: 08/14/2012
Operations & Maintenance
Owner - Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Does the -facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids,
pH, DO, Sludge ■
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Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
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Is.right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment: The effluent was clear.
Grease Removal
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No
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Is grease removal operating properly?
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Comment: The facility appeared to have a buildup of grease throughout the system.
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
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Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
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Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Permit: NC0039446
Inspection Date: 08/14/2012
Secondary Clarifier
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Owner - Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
Comment: Parts of the WWTP were -showing signs of sludge /grease build up and
may need to be pumped out.
Yes No NA NE
Page # 4

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
lApril 18, 2012
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BENTLEY PARLIER
LINVILLE RESORTS INC
11 LINVILLE AVE
LINVILLE NC 28646
SUBJECT
Dear Mr. Parlier:
Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Linville Resorts WWTP
Permit Number: NCO039446
Case Numbers: LV-2012-0047
Avery County
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 14374 in the amount of $387.00 received from you dated
March 27, 2012. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility, and
this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Bob Guerra at 919-807-6387.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc.
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, North Carolina 28646
March 20, 2012
7010 1870 0003 0875 3732
Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO039446
Linville Resorts Inc.
Linville Resorts WWTP
Case No. LV-2012-0047
Avery County
Dear Mr. Parlier:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $387.00
($250.00 civil penalty + $137.00 enforcement costs) against Linville Resorts Inc.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Linville Resorts Inc. for the month of June 2011. This
review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or
monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0039446. The violations which occurred in
June 2011 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Linville Resorts Inc. violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO039446 and G.S. 143 -215. 1 (a)(6) in the
manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S.
143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms,
conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water. Quality, I, Chuck Cranford, Division of Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
Linville Resorts Inc.:
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NorthCarolina
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org

1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$250.00
NC0039446, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N - Conc.
$250.00
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$137.00
Enforcement Costs
$387.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount, of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the
attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification
for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)
occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative
hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please
prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be
remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be
considered:

whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b)
was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted
in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your
evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal
of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission
of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that
you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should
be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative He,
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office
of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed - provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days
following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
and
Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please
be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
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DWQ Central Files w/ attachments 41''
Bob Guerra/ Point Source w/ attachments
Scott Vasgaard/ ORC w/ attachments
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
ase Number: LV-2012-0047
Assessed Party: Linville Resorts Inc.
Permit No.: NC0039446
County: Avery
Amount Assessed: $387.00
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts "
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282. 1 (c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF AVERY
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
LINVILLE RESORTS INC. /
LINVILLE RESORTS WWTP
PERMIT NO. NCO039446 )
DEPARTMENT OF
AND NATURAL
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2012-0047
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $387.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated March 20, 2012, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing
in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
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ATTA IHMENT A
Linville Resorts Inc
CASE NUMBER: LV-2012-0047
FLKIVII I : rv1,UUsy44b FACILITY: Linville Kesor[s WYv I p COUNTY: Avery REGION: Asheville
Limit Violations
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER
PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$250.00 6-2011 001 Effluent NH3-N - Conc 06/30/11 2 X month mgfl 4 5.75 43.75 Monthly Average Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (FILE)
Violator: Linville Resorts Inc. NCO039446
( June 2011 MIR) (Re: NOV-2012-IN-0099)
County: Avery
Case Number: LV-2012-0047
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 43.75 %.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of testing the alkalinity and
ammonia (which should have begun after receiving the ammonia results on 6/7/11.)
There are only 2 samplings of ammonia nitrogen showing on the DMR, though the
ORC has stated they began "Daily alkalinity and ammonia field testing."
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been no civil penalty assessments in the twelve months prior to this
violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$137.00.
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Dat Chuck Cr ford, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
03/19/2012

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Division of Water Quality
2090 Hwy 70
Asheville, NC 28778
Subject: NOV Linville Resorts
Permit No. NC0039446
Tracking #: NOV-2012-LV-0099
Dear Mr. Cranford:
My name is Scott Vasgaard I am the ORC for the subject facility and I wish to respond to the subject
NOV. I am the owner of Best Water Services (BWS) a contract services company. I have represented
Linville Resorts for over twenty years. I have been a certified grade Four Operator for over thirty years
and hold.a Bachelor's degree in Environmental'Science.
In May of 2011 no signs of an Ammonia problem existed. Our effluent quality was excellent. Monthly
discharge averages were BOD 1.42, NH3 0.61, TSS 6.78, Fecal 1. In the first week of June (6/7) Ammonia
increased dramatically (4.75). These results would not have been received from the independent lab for
seven to ten days. When the results were received, remedial action was immediately begun. It was
found the likely cause of our problem was a drop in alkalinity. To correct this we began the addition of
hydrated lime. Daily alkalinity and ammonia field testing was begun. Ammonia results continued to
increase thru the third week of June (6/21) with a subsequent Monthly average of 5.75 (limit 4.0). Our
overall discharge results remained excellent with Monthly averages of, BOD less than 2, TSS 6.6 and
.Fecal less than one. By July 5th (less than one Month later) ammonia levels had begun to drop and we
were able to remain in compliance for July, with the fourth week of July showing a less than 0.2 result.
Please be assured we consider this discharge violation a very serious matter. We strive to be good
stewards for the Linville River and our community. Our plant always exceeds any visitation requirement
and is in fact checked and maintained seven days per week. In the twenty years of maintaining this plant
I believe this is our first discharge violation.
We request that you and your staff consider our timely response to this problem and our continuing
commitment to our responsibility. If you have any additional questions or I may provide any additional
information please contact me or Mr. Parlier.
Sincerely,
Scott Vasgaard
POB 651
Valle Crucis, NC 28691
828-297-6234
Cc: Mr. Bentley Parlier
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Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
Owner: Linville Resorts Inc
Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Permit: NCO039446
Region: Asheville County: Avery
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03/19/12
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Penalty
Remission
Enf
EMC EMC OAH Collection
Has
Assessment. Penalty
Enforcemen
Request Enf Conf
Remission
Hearing Remission Remission Memo Sent
Balance - Pmt Case
Case Number MR Approved Amount
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Damages Received Held
Amount
Held Amount Amount to AGO Total Paid
Due Plan Closed
LV-2012-0047 6-2011 $250
$137.00
$387.00 No
Total Cases: 1 Total Penalty Amount:
$250
Total Enforcement Cost:
$137.00
Sum of Total Paid: Total Balance Due: $387.00
Sum of Total Case Penalties:
$387.00
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i Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources'
Division of Water Qualitv
Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 1870 0003 0874 7724
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc.
Linville Resorts WWTP
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, North Carolina 28646
Subject:
Dear Mr. Parlier:
February 6, 2012
Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking #: NOV-2012-LV-0099
Linville Resorts WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO039446
Avery County
A review of the June 2011 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Date
Outfall
Parameter
Reported Value
Permit Limit
06/30/2011
001
Ammonia Nitrogen
5.75 mg/ L
4 mg/ L
A Notice of Violation/ Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/ NRE) is being issued for the
noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0039446.
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be
assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or
requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information
regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in
writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along
with any information provided on the June 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any
civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within
the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASI-TEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70. Swannanoa. Notch Carolina 28778 One
Phone: 828-29G-4�00\ Fax: [phone] NorthCarolina
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any
Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violation:
continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anu%,iYa« lculcuiai
construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may
contact this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
June 9, 2010
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc.
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, North Carolina 28646
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-MV-0074
Permit No. NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
Dear Mr. Parlier:
A review of Linville Resorts WWTP's monitoring report for January 2010 showed the following violation:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Total Residual Chlorine
Week ending 01/23/2010
Twice Weekly
Failure to Monitor
Reminder: Holidays should be clearly marked on the appropriate monthly DMRs.
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,
rU� Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
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DWQ Central Files
Scott Vasgaard/ ORC
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc.
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, North Carolina 28646
Dear Mr. Parlier:
Director
November 17, 2009
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-LV-0498
Permit No. NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
A review of Linville Resorts WWTP's monitoring report for July 2009 showed the following violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Mercury, Total (asHg) -
Concentration
07/07/09
12 ng/I
79.4 ng/I
Daily Maximum
Exceeded
Secretary
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments
section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested
that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments
which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. Please keep us informed about the
sampling program for the mercury.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500.
Sincerely,
JJ
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
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LINVILLE RESORTS INC
PO BOX 99
LINVILLE NC 28646
Dear Mr. Parlier:
WATER CUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE R-GIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
The NPDES Unit acknowledges receipt of the permit renewal application for the above facility on July 17,
2009; however, on initial review it was noted that the required Sludge Management Plan was not included in the
submitted paperwork. Please submit to this unit a Sludge Management Plan. For your convenience, we can accept
a faxed copy at [phone] or you can mail it attention to me at the mail service center address listed below.
Upon receipt, a member of the NPDES Unit will further review your application and will contact you if additional
information is required.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Tom Belnick
at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Point Source Branch
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_ PDES APPLICATION - FORM 1
or privately 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 C0039446
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 Linville Resorts Inc.
Facility Name Linville Resorts WWTP
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
NC 28646 7 K;
(828)7338655
(828)7338655 MENg , WATER QUALITY
pQINT SQURCE BRANCH .
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
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City Linville _ = I AUG 0 2009 iLl
State /Zip Code NC 28646„ _
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County Avery ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 1
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 Best Water Services
Mailing Address PO Box 651
City Valle Crucis
State / Zip Code NC 28691
Telephone Number (828)2976234
Fax Number (828)2976234
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For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater.
Facilit4 Generating Wastewater(check all that applyt
Industrial
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
®
Number of Employees 100
Residential
®
Number of Homes 150
School
❑
Number of Students/Staff
Other
®
Explain: Hospital
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Subdivision -,Country Club, Resturant, Hotel, Hospital
Population served: 350
5. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points One
Oatfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the ontfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
?. Name of receiving streams) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfallx
Linville River
S. Frequency of Discharge: ® Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: _
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.
150 Thosand gallons per day extended air package plant. Bar screen. Equalization, three
aereation basins and three clairifiers. Two chlorine contact chambers, Dechlor. Design to
meet 30mg/1 BOD, 30mg/l TSS and 12mg/1 NH3

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mr privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow .150 MGD
Annual Average daily flow .042 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow .297 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 ail other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. Effluent testing data must be based on at least duee samples
and must be no more than four and one half years old
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Number of.
Sampler -
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BODs)
8.2
2.3
mg/l
160
Fecal Coliform
1
<1
Per/ lOOml
160
Total Suspended Solids
12.7
4.2
mg/l
160
Temperature (Summer)
21
18
C
80
Temperature (Winter)
11
9
C
80
pH
6.9
6.5
Std units
160
13. List allpermits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES NCO039446 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. -
Bentley Parlier Vice President
Printed name of Person Signing Title

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For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Signature
Date
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 sic 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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Mr. Roger Edwards
Division Water QualityMAY 2 2 2009
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2090 Hwy 70 5/19/09
Swannanoa, NC 28778 WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE RFGIONAL 0'FCE
Subject: Linville Resorts Permit # NCO039446 NOV-Monitoring Violations for Flow and Cl, March 2009
Dear Mr. Edwards,
By receipt of your letter dated April 27, 2009, it is my understanding that the Asheville office of DWQ
requires all daily flows be reported as million gallons per 24 hours, and in the absence of a 24 hour
totalizer reading, flows shall be determined by numerical average. As of April 27, 2009, all flows shall be
reported as a 24 hour total.
Please be advised that this numerical averaging technique had been discussed in the past with Mr. Bob
Guerra of DWQ. Mr. Guerra understood my concern for reporting a parameter that may or may not
reflect an accurate result and may have been viewed as a falsification. His interpretation of this
regulation was that my reporting was acceptable. Please also note that my reporting did not result in
any lost gallons reported nor result in any change in the monthly average daily flow.
For the eighteen years I have been ORC of the subject facility, Saturday has always marked the first day
of the sampling week. I have always attempted to begin my sampling on the first day of'the week. I was
unaware DWQ had, apparently recently, established Sunday as the first day of the week. This calendar
change has resulted in my sampling being conducted on the last day of the week. Example: Saturday
May 2"d: pulled first samples for the week; will sample again Wednesday the 6th. According to DWQ
schedule the Saturday sample counts as the last day of the previous week. I would never wait until the
last day of the week to sample. This has apparently caused the computer system to flag my reports. I
regret any difficulties this misunderstanding has caused . As of May 2009, Sunday shall be the first day
of the week. Please note to my knowledge all pH, Cl and temperature samples have been collected and
analyzed as required by the subject permit.
Sincerely,
Scott Vasgaar
PO BOX 651
Valle Crucis, NC 28691 828/2976234

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Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc..
1 1 Linville Avenue
Linville, North Carolina 28646
Dear Mr. Parlier:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
May 14, 2009
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-MV-0095
Permit No. NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Linville Resorts WWTP's monitoring report for March 2009 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Total Residual Chlorine
03/14/2009
2 X / Week
Failure to Monitor
pH
03/14/2009
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
Temperature
03/14/2009
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement
action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within
10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the
recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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DWQ Central Files
Scott Vasgaard/ ORC
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2090 Hwy 70 5/2/09
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Subject: Linville Resorts Permit # NC0039446 NOV-2009-MV-0083
Dear Mr. Edwards,
By receipt of your letter dated April 27, 2009, it is my understanding that the Asheville office of DWQ
requires all daily flows be reported as million gallons per 24 hours, and in the absence of a 24 hour
totalizer reading, flows shall be determined by numerical average. As of April 27, 2009, all flows shall be
reported as a 24 hour total.
Please be advised that this numerical averaging technique had been discussed in the past with Mr. Bob
Guerra of DWQ. Mr. Guerra understood my concern for reporting a parameter that may or may not
reflect an accurate result and may have been viewed as a falsification. His interpretation of this
regulation was that my reporting was acceptable. Please also note that my reporting did not result in
any lost gallons reported nor result in any change in the monthly average daily flow.
For the eighteen years I have been ORC of the subject facility, Saturday has always marked the first day
of the sampling week. I have always attempted to begin my sampling on the first day of the week. I was
unaware DWQ had, apparently recently, established Sunday as the first day of the week. This calendar
change has resulted in my sampling being conducted on the last day of the week. Example: Saturday
May 2"d: pulled first samples for the week; will sample again Wednesday the 6th. According to DWQ
schedule the Saturday sample counts as the last day of the previous week. I would never wait until the
last day of the week to sample. This has apparently caused the computer system to flag my reports. I
regret any difficulties this misunderstanding has caused . As of May 2009, Sunday shall be the first day
of the week. Please note to my knowledge all pH, Cl and temperature samples have been collected and
analyzed as required by the subject pe mit.
Sincerely,
Scott Vasgaard
PO BOX 651
Valle Crucis, NC 28691 828/2976234
CC: Mr. Steve Tedder
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Mr. Bob Guerra

North Carolina Department of Environment and
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Scott Vasgard, ORC
Linville Resorts, Inc.
Post Office Box 651
Valle Crucis, N.C. 28691
Dear Mr. Vasgard,
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Shcins
Director
April 27, 2009
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Natural Resources
Dee Freernan
Secretary
Subject: Response to Linville Resorts for
Monitoring and Continuous Flow
Determination, for NOV(s)-2009-MV-0044,
MV-0043, MV-0041, & MV-0047
NPDES Permit No. NCO039446
Avery County
The Asheville Regional Office, Division of Water Quality, Surface Water Protection staff is in receipt of
your response to the Notice of Violation correspondence regarding Monitoring and Continuous Flow at
the subject facility. The purpose of this letter is to offer "Clarification" regarding the "Laws and
Regulations" concerning Continuous Flow, system Monitoring and Operator -in -Responsible Charge
(ORC) and/or Back-up ORC visitation duties.
The "Laws and Regulations" that address Continuous Flow monitoring are 15A NCAC 02B .0500.
Specifically section 15A NCAC 02B .0505 MONITORING REQUIREMENTS, (b) Wastewater and Stream
Flow Measurement. (1), which states," A device or method, approved by the Director for deters-iining the
rate of flow of all discharges of wastewater whether treated or untreated shall be provided at those
point sources of which monthly reports of monitoring tests and measurements are required ... All water
pollution control facilities shall install, operate, and maintain continuous flow measuring with recording
devices or totalizing devices, if approved by the Director, or shall employ other flow measuring or flow
control methods approved by the Director and shall submit monthly reports of such data as required in
Rule .0506 of this Section. The permittee shall install appropriate flow measurement devices consistent
with approved engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements
of the volume of monitored discharges...
15A NCAC 02B .0506 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, (a) General: (1), (b), which states, "Monthly
Monitoring Reports: (1) Every person operating a monitoring system required by this Section shall file a
monitoring report once each month which includes the data for the samples collected during the month.
This report shall be filed no later than 30 calendar days after the end of the reporting period for which the
report is made. (3) In addition to the information required on all reports
(see Subparagraph (a)(4) of this Rule] the following information shall be submitted in monthly monitoring
reports:
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(A) name of person or group collecting sample or making observation...
(G) wastewater flow in million gallons per day (M Q)
(N) Results of analyses (reported to the designated number of figures with a properly placed decimal
point as indicated on each report sheet) together with the proper storet number (to be furnished
by the Division) for the analytical procedure used and the reporting units shall be those specified
by the NPDES permit or current enforcement document, unless modified by the Director...
(J) The results of all tests on the characteristics of the effluent, including but not limited to
NPDES Permit Monitoring Requirements, shall be reported on monthly report forms;
(K) The monthly average of analysis for each parameter and the maximum and minimum
values for the month shall be reported;
(L) Certification by the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) as to the accuracy and completeness
of the report and that he/she has performed and documented the required visitation and process
control.
(c) Additional Reporting/Monitoring Requirements:
(1) When a facility is operated on an independent contract basis, the operator in responsible
charge shall notify the owner of the facility in writing of any existing or anticipated conditions at
the facility which may interfere with its proper operation and which need corrective action by the
owner. The notice shall include recommendations for corrective action.
(2) Two copies of the notice to the owner shall be sent to the Division as an attachment to the next
monthly monitoring report.
(3) A log demonstrating visitation at the proper frequency for the assigned classification,
including dates and times of visits, and documentation of proper process control monitoring shall
be maintained and shall be submitted to the Division upon request. Copies of all information must
be readily available for inspection for a period of three years.
(d) All information submitted will be classified as public information unless determined otherwise
by the Director,
As you can see from the preceding information, ALL Continuous Flow monitoring is required by the rule
and the subject NPDES permit conditions. If the flow occurred on the weekend and was calculated via a
Flow Totalizer, it must be reported on the monthly monitoring report, giving documentation it was read on
Friday and the following Monday, making a mathematical determination for the Total amount for the time
period in between readings. The NOV does not infer that the plant was not visited on a Holiday, but
implies that Continuous Flow monitoring and other data required by the facility's NPDES permit was NOT
reported.
The "Laws and Regulations" that address VVVVTP site visitation are addressed in 15A NCAC 08G
.0101, specifically section 15A NCAC 08G .0204 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN OPERATOR IN
RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC), which states: "An Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) of a water
pollution control system must: (1) possess a valid certificate of the appropriate type and grade for the
system; (2) visit the system as often as is necessary to insure the proper operation of the system but in
no case less frequently than specified in the following schedule, unless otherwise specified in permit:...
(b) biological grade II, Ill, and IV systems, other than those systems specified in Sub -item (2)(0 of
this Rule; five days per week, excluding holidays..." AND
(3) operate and maintain the system efficiently and attempt to insure the compliance of the system
with any permit(s) issued for the system as well as any other applicable local, state, and federal
environmental permitting and regulatory requirements;
(4) certify; t t r rt t• F t o
by Sigi7aturc, as t0 u7e validity O� all monitoring anu repvi eing inform, a ion p2� iOrmeu on � c
system as prescribed in any permit issued for the system and provide the owner a copy;

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Page 3
(5) document the ope-ration, maintenance, and all visitation of the system in a daily log that must be
maintained at the system;
As you can see from this preceding information, ORC visitation is required 5 days per week, excluding
holidays. In the absence of the ORC, the site must be visited by the back-up ORC, but can't exceed 40%
of the required visitations per calendar year. ALL WWTP site visitations must be documented in the
system logbook and must also include back-up ORC visitation. This information must also be included on
the Monthly Monitoring report. A blank copy of the most recent Monthly Monitoring Report is included with
this correspondence for your review and use, it can be downloaded from:
Iittp://h2o.enr.State.nc.us/NPDES/documents.htmI
This reporting documentation should have been implemented at your facility in 2004. You may want to
review your Monthly Monitoring Reports for the subject facility that have been submitted over the past 18
months and submit AMMENDED reports to correct the monitoring deficiencies causing the issuance of
NOV's for the subject facility.
Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Ms. Janet Cantwell, in this office, is the contact
person for Monthly Monitoring Report(s) review and oversight, and Compliance Inspections for this and
the other minor facilities located in Avery County. Any additional correspondence should be directed to
her. Mr. Don Price, in this office is the contact person for ORC and back-up ORC duties and oversight in
the counties served by the Asheville Regional Office. Any additional correspondence regarding operation,
operators, etc. should be directed to him. We hope this explanation provides you with a better
understanding of Monitoring, Reporting, Continuous Flow Measurement, and ORC visitation
requirements. Should you have questions or need additional information, please contact this office at
[phone]. Your attention to this matter and willingness to address the NOV(s) is greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Mr. Bently Parlier, NPDES NCO039446 permittee
®VAv r 6- urnt f le
Central Files
Steve Tedder, WSRO

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc.
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, North Carolina 28646
Dear Mr Parlier:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
April 29, 2009
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-MV-0083
Permit No. NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Linville Resorts WWTP's monitoring report for February 2009 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
02/08/2009
Continuous
Failure to Monitor
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
02/24/2009
Continuous
Failure to Monitor
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
02/25/2009
Continuous
Failure to Monitor
Total Residual Chlorine
02/21/2009
Twice 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 of the reason for the non-compliance.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this
office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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Scott Vasgaard/ ORC
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Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
Mr. Scott Vasgard, ORC
Linville Resorts, Inc.
Post Office Box 651
Valle Crucis, N.C. 28691
Dear Mr. Vasgard,
April 27, 2009
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Response to Linville Resorts for
Monitoring and Continuous Flow
Determination, for NOV(s)-2009-MV-0044,
MV-0043, MV-0041, & MV-0047
NPDES Permit No. NCO039446
AveryCounty
The Asheville Regional Office, Division of Water Quality, Surface Water Protection staff is in receipt of
your response to the Notice of Violation correspondence regarding Monitoring and Continuous Flow at
the subject facility. The purpose of this letter is to offer "Clarification" regarding the "Laws and
Regulations" concerning Continuous Flow, system Monitoring and Operator -in -Responsible Charge
(ORC) and/or Back-up ORC visitation duties.
The "Laws and Regulations" that address Continuous Flow monitoring are 15A NCAC 02B .0500.
Specifically section 15A NCAC 02B .0505 MONITORING REQUIREMENTS, (b) Wastewater and Stream
Flow Measurement. (1), which states," A device or method, approved by the Director for determining the
rate of flow of all discharges of wastewater whether treated or untreated shall be provided at those
point sources of which monthly reports of monitoring tests and measurements are required ... All water
pollution control facilities shall install, operate, and maintain continuous flow measuring with recording
devices or totalizing devices, if approved by the Director, or shall employ other flow measuring or flow.
control methods approved by the Director and shall submit monthly reports of such data as required in
Rule . 0506 of this Section. The permittee shall install appropriate flow measurement devices consistent
with approved engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements
of the volume of monitored discharges...
15A NCAC 02B .0506 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, (a) General: (1), (b), which states, "Monthly
Monitoring Reports: (1) Every person operating a monitoring system required by this Section shall file a
monitoring report once each month which includes the data for the samples collected during the month.
This report shall be filed no later than 30 calendar days after the end of the reporting period for which the
report is made. (3) In addition to the information required on all reports
(see Subparagraph (a)(4) of this Rule] the following information shall be submitted in monthly monitoring
reports:
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(A) name of person or group collecting sample or making observation...
(G) wastewater flow in million _-ggallons per day (MGD);
(H) Results of analyses (reported to the designated number of figures with a properly placed decimal
point as indicated on each report sheet) together with the proper storet number (to be furnished
by the Division) for the analytical procedure used and the reporting units shall be those specified
by the NPDES permit or current enforcement document, unless modified by the Director...
(,) The results of all tests on the characteristics of the effluent, including but not limited to
NPDES Permit Monitoring Requirements, shall be reported on monthly report forms;
(K) The monthly avera_-ge of analysis for each parameter and the maximum and minimum
values for the month shall be reported;
(L) Certification by the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) as to the accuracy and completeness
of the report and that he/she has performed and documented the required visitation and process
control.
(c) Additional Reporting/Monitoring Requirements:
(1) When a facility is operated on an independent contract basis, the operator in responsible
charge shall notify the owner of the facility in writing of any existing or anticipated conditions at
the facility which may interfere with its proper operation and which need corrective action by the
owner. The notice shall include recommendations for corrective action.
(2) Two copies of the notice to the owner shall be sent to the Division as an attachment to the next
monthly monitoring report.
(3) A log demonstrating visitation at the proper frequency for the assigned classification,
including dates and times of visits, and documentation of proper process control monitoring shall
be maintained and shall be submitted to the Division upon request. Copies of all information must
be readily available for inspection for a period of three years.
(d) All information submitted will be classified as public information unless determined otherwise
by the Director;
As you can see from the preceding information, ALL Continuous Flow monitoring is required by the rule
and the subject NPDES permit conditions. If the flow occurred on the weekend and was calculated via a
Flow Totalizer, it must be reported on the monthly monitoring report, giving documentation it was read on
Friday and the following Monday, making a mathematical determination for the Total amount for the time
period in between readings. TQm§NUeoeten---1artthlt gwnaoa-
The "Laws and Regulations" that address WWTP site visitation are addressed in 15A NCAC 08G
.0101, specifically section 15A NCAC 08G .0204 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN OPERATOR IN
RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC), which states: "An Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) of water
pollution control system must: (1) possess a valid certificate of the appropriate type and grade for the
system; (2) visit the system as often as is necessary to insure the proper operation of the system but in
no case less frequently than specified in the following schedule, unless otherwise specified in permit:...
(b) biological grade Il, lll, and IV systems, other than those systems specified in Sub -item (2)(1) of
this Rule; five days per week, excluding holidays..." AND
(3) operate and maintain the system efficiently and attempt to insure the compliance of the system
with any permit(s) issued for the system as well as any other applicable local, state, and federal
environmental permitting and regulatory requirements;
(4) certify, by signature, as to the validity of all monitoring and reporting information performed on the
system as prescribed in any permit issued for the system and provide the owner a copy;

:sorts NOV Response,
(5) document the operation, maintenance, and all visitation of the system in a daily log that must be
maintained at the system;
As you can see from this preceding information, ORC visitation is required 5 days per week, excluding
holidays. In the absence of the ORC, the site must be visited by the back-up ORC, but'can't exceed 40%
of the required visitations per calendar year. ALL WWTP site visitations must be documented in the
system logbook and must also include back-up ORC visitation. This information must also be included on
the Monthly Monitoring report. A blank copy of the most recent Monthly Monitoring Report is included with
this correspondence for your review and use, it can be downloaded from:
http://h2o.enr.State.nc.us/NPDES/documents.htmI
This reporting documentation should have been implemented at your facility in 2004. You may want to
review your Monthly Monitoring Reports for the subject facility that have been submitted over the past 18
months and submit AMMENDED reports to correct the monitoring deficiencies causing the issuance of
NOV's for the subject facility.
Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Ms. Janet Cantwell, in this office, is the contact
person for Monthly Monitoring Report(s) review and oversight, and Compliance Inspections for this and
the other minor facilities located in Avery County. Any additional correspondence should be directed to
her. Mr. Don Price, in. this office is the contact person for ORC and back-up ORC duties and oversight in
the counties served by the Asheville Regional Office. Any additional correspondence regarding operation,
operators, etc. should be directed to him. We hope this explanation provides you with a better
understanding of Monitoring, Reporting, Continuous Flow Measurement, and ORC visitation
requirements. Should you have questions or need additional information, please contact this office at
[phone]. Your attention to this matter and willingness to address the NOV(s) is greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Mr. Bently Parlier, NPDES NC0039446 permittee
Avery County file
Central Files
Steve Tedder, WSRO

Mr. Roger Edwards
Division Water Quality
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
4/20/2009
Subject: NOV Linville Resorts, Permit # NC0039446, NOV-2009-MV-0043
Dear Mr. Edwards:
Subject NOV and DMR indicates I took off for two days in the month of November. I did not know what
the total daily flow was for these two days, therefore it goes unreported. Please review this information
and in your review please consider the number of days I was permitted to not report on plant
conditions. Ten Days.
Thank -you: CIJT
Scott Vasgaard
PO Box 651
Valle Crucis, NC 28691
828/2976234
APR 2 1 2009 D.
WATER QUALITY SECTION
qS`'_\'I'_Lr RECION!%L OFFI-CE
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Division Water Quality
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
L
0 2009
LITY SECTION
GIONAL OFFICE
4/17/09
Reference: Linville Resorts, NOV-2009-MV-0044, Permit # NCO039446
Dear Mr. Edwards:
In response to the referenced NOV notice:
Continuous Flow, The plant is equipped with an electro-mechanical flow meter
that does in -deed record flow continuously. NOV apparently refers to the fact the
plant was not visited on 12/21 And Christmas day 12/25. Therefore no flow
measurement was taken. This grade 2 plant is required 5 day per week visitation
and I could have missed several additional days and remained in compliance. This
is not a violation. Any attempt to average flow could be considered falsification.
Chlorine Monitoring, Lab Bench Sheet, Log Book and DMR data show chlorine was
monitored as follows: Week One: Saturday Nov. 29
Tues. Dec. 2
Week Two: Mon. Dec. 8
Wed. Dec. 10
Week Three: Sun. Dec. 14
Wed. Dec..17
This data shows bi-weekly chlorine monitoring as required.
Please review this information. Thank -you.
Scott Vasgaard
PO Box 651
Valle Crucis, NC 28691 828/297-6 4

APR 2 4 2009
WATER G'UALITT SECTION
�cF;EVILLE REGIONHL OFFICE
Mr. Roger Edwards
Division Water Quality
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778 4/23/2009
Subject: NOV Linville Resorts, Permit # NC0039446, NOV-2009-MV-0047
Dear Mr. Edwards:
Log book, DMR, and Lab bench sheets indicate the following chlorine, pH, and temperature analysis
dates.
Week 1,Sat. 12/27 ph, Temp., Cl.; Wed 12/31 Cl
Week 2 Sun 1/4 pH, Temp., Cl; Wed. 1/7 Cl
Week 3 Sat. 1/10 pH, Temp., Cl; Wed. 1/14 Cl
Week 4 Sat.1/24 pH, Temp, Cl; Wed.1/28 Cl
Week 5 Sat.1/31 pH, Temp., Cl
Flow Monitoring: Flow was continuously monitored. The plant was not attended for two days of the
month. Total Daily Flow was not recorded for those two days, to my knowledge that's not a violation.
Please review this information. I don't understand any violation notice. Perhaps the confusion that I
work Saturday and Sunday.
Thank -you:
Scott Vasgaard
PO Box 651
Valle Crucis, NC 28691
828/2976234

Mr. Roger Edwards
Division Water Quality
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
E APR 2 4 2009
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
4/22/2009
Subject: NOV Linville Resorts, Permit # NC0039446, NOV-2009-MV-0041
Dear Mr. Edwards:
Log book, DMR, and Lab bench sheets indicate the following chlorine analysis dates.
Week 1 Sat. 9/29,Wed.10/1
Week 2 Sat. 10/4, Wed 10/8
Week 3 Sat 10/11 Wed 10/15
Week4 Mon. 10/20 Wed. 10/22
Week 5 Sat.10/25 Tues. 10/29
Please review this information. I don't understand any violation notice.
Thank -you:
Scott Vasgaard
PO Box 651
Valle Crucis, NC 28691
828/2976234

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Report Date: 04/20/09 Page: 1 of 6
Permit: NC0039446
MRs Between: and { 2 Region: °!°
Violation Category: °Ifl
Program Category°lo
Facility
�fl.
Param Name: % County. nlo-
Subbasm: �Qla
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Ma'or Minor:
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PERMI
FACILITY: Linville Resorts In . Linville Reno s UEIVUT
COUNT very
REGION: Asheville
Monitoring Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
09 -2006 001 Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual 09/16/06 2 X week ug/I
Frequency Violation No Action, Facility
11 -2006
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
11/11/06
2 X week
ugA
Frequency Violation
11 -2006
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
11/25/06
2 X week
ugA
Frequency Violation
12 -2006
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
12/23/06
2 X week
ugA
Frequency Violation
02 -2007
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
02/24/07
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
03 -2007
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
03/17/07
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
04 -2007
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
04/14/07
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
05 -2007
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
05/12/07
2 X week
ugA
Frequency Violation
07 -2007
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
07/21/07
2 X week
ugA
Frequency Violation
09 -2007
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
09/01/07
2 X week
ugA
Frequency Violation
10 -2007
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
10/13/07
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
11 -2007
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
11/10/07
2 X week
ugA
Frequency Violation
12 -2007
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
12/08/07
2 X week
ugA
Frequency Violation
01 -2008
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
01/05/08
2 X week
ugA
Frequency Violation
02 -2008
03 -2008
001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 02/09/08 2 X week ugA
001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 03/08/08 2 X week ug/I
Frequency Violation
Frequency Violation
Reporting Error
No Action, BIMS
Calculation Error
No Action, BIMS
Calculation Error
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
No Action, BPJ
No Action, BPJ
No Action, BPJ
No Action, BPJ
No Action, BPJ
No Action, BIMS
Calculation Error
No Action, BPJ
No Action, BPJ
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
No Action, BIMS
Calculation Error
No Action, BPJ
No Action, BPJ

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 04/20/09 Page: 2 of 6
Permit: NC0039446, MRs Between: 6-2006 and 2-2009 Region: % Violation Category: % Program Category: %
Facility Name: % Param Name: % County: % Subbasin: % Violation Action: %
Major Minor: °fQ
PERMIT: NCO039446 FACILITY: Linville Resorts Inc - Linville Resorts WWTP COUNTY: Avery REGION: Asheville
Monitoring Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION.
UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT
PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
04 -2008
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
04/12/08
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
05 -2008
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
05/10/08
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
06 -2008
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
06/14/08
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
07 -2008
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
07/12/08
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
08 -2008
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
08/09/08
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
09 -2008
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
09/06/08
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, BIMS
Calculation Error
10 -2008
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
10/18/08
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
12 -2008
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
12/06/08
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
01 -2009
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
01/03/09
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
02 -2009
001
Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
02/21/09
2 X week
ug/I
Frequency Violation
None
09 -2006
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
09/22/06
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
treatment plant
Reporting Error
09 -2006
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
09/30/06
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
treatment plant
Reporting Error
10 -2006
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
10/01/06
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
treatment plant
10 -2006
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
10/02/06
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
treatment plant
11 -2006
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
11/23/06
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, BIMS
treatment plant
Calculation Error

Monitoring Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT
PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
03 -2007
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
03/24/07
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
treatment plant
06 -2007
001
Effluent .
Flow, in conduit or thru
06/24/07
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
treatment plant
12 -2007
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
12/14/07
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
treatment plant
Reporting Error
12 -2007
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
12/15/07
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
treatment plant
Reporting Error
01 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
01/06/08
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, BIMS
treatment plant
Calculation Error
03 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
03/23/08
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
treatment plant
04 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
04/26/08
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
treatment plant
Reporting Error
05 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
05/28/08
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
treatment plant
Reporting Error
07 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
07/10/08
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
treatment plant
Reporting Error
07 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
07/12/08
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
treatment plant
Reporting Error
07 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
07/13/08
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
treatment plant
Reporting Error
07 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
07/16/08
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
treatment plant
Reporting Error
07 _2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
07/26/08
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
treatment plant
Reporting Error
07 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
07/27/08
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
treatment plant
Reporting Error

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Report Date: 04/20/09 Page: 4 of 6
Permit: NC0039446� MRs Between: ,6-2606` and. "272009
Region: lo
° �
Violation Cat y
Category: °h; ,
�
r � Program Categor:e%
Facility' Name: % �; _ - Param Name: % -- : _ �'
County:°° _ _
'Subbasin: %
ViolationAction:`°l
Major Minor:
PERMIT: NCO039446 FACILITY: Linville Resorts Inc - Linville Resorts WWTP
COUNTY: Avery
REGION: Asheville
Monitoring Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT
PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE LIMIT VALUE
07 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
07/28/08
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
07 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
07/29/08
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
-
07 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
07/30/08
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
07 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
07/31/08
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
08 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
08/01/08
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
09 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
09/15/08
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
09 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
09/26/08
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
11 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
11/07/08
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
11 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
11/26/08
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
12-2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
12/21/08
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
12 -2008
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
12/25/08
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
01 -2009
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
01/03/09
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
01 -2009
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
01/29/09
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
02 -2009
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
02/08/09
Continuous
mgd
treatment plant
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
Frequency Violation
None

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Report Date: 04/20/09
Page: 5 of 6
Permit-
FIC0039446
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PERMIT: NCO039446
FACILITY: Linville Resorts Inc - Linville Resorts WWTP
COUNTY: Avery
REGION: Asheville
Monitoring Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL I
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT
PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
02-2009
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
02/24/09
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
None
treatment plant
02-2009
001
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
02/25/09
Continuous
mgd
Frequency Violation
None
treatment plant
09-2006
001
Effluent
Mercury, Total (as Hg)
09/30/06
Quarterly
ng/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
12-2006
001
Effluent
Temperature, Water Deg.
12/23/06
Weekly
deg c
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Centigrade
Reporting Error
04-2007
001
Effluent
Temperature, Water Deg.
04/14/07
Weekly
deg c
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
Centigrade
09-2007
001
Effluent
Temperature, Water Deg.
09/01/07
Weekly
deg c
Frequency Violation
No Action, BIMS
Centigrade
Calculation Error
11-2007
001
Effluent
Temperature, Water Deg.
11/10/07
Weekly
deg c
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
Centigrade
01 -2008
001
Effluent
Temperature, Water Deg.
01/05/08
Weekly
deg c
Frequency Violation
No Action, BIMS
Centigrade
Calculation Error
09-2008
001
Effluent
Temperature, Water Deg.
09/06/08
Weekly
deg c
Frequency Violation
No Action, BIMS
Centigrade
Calculation Error
01-2009.
001
Effluent
Temperature, Water Deg.
01/03/09
'Weekly
deg c
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
Centigrade
12-2006
001
Effluent
pH
12/23/06
Weekly
su
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility
Reporting Error
04-2007
001
Effluent
pH
04/14/07
Weekly
su
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
09-2007
001
Effluent
pH
09/01/07
Weekly
su
Frequency Violation
No Action, BIMS
Calculation Error
11-2007
001
Effluent
pH
11/10/07
Weekly
su
Frequency Violation
No.Action, BPJ

Monitoring Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
REPORT PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER
VIOLATION
DATE
FREQUENCY
UNIT OF CALCULATED
MEASURE LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
01 -2008 001 Effluent
pH
01/05/08
Weekly
su
Frequency Violation
No Action, BIMS
Calculation Error
09 -2008 001 Effluent
pH
09/06/08
Weekly
su
Frequency Violation
No Action, BIMS
Calculation Error
01 -2009
001
Effluent
pH
01/03/09
Weekly
su
Frequency Violation
Proceed to NOV
Reporting Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
REPORT PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
VIOLATION
DATE
FREQUENCY
UNIT OF CALCULATED
MEASURE LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
09 -2008
001
Effluent
Cadmium, Total (as Cd)
09/30/08
Quarterly
ug/I
Parameter Missing
No Action, Invalid
Permit
09 -2008
001
Effluent
Chromium, Total (as Cr)
09/30/08
Quarterly
ug/I
Parameter Missing
No Action, Invalid
Permit
09 -2008
001
Effluent
Copper, Total (as Cu)
09/30/08
Quarterly
ug/I
Parameter Missing
No Action, Invalid
Permit
09 -2008
001
Effluent
Cyanide, Total (as Cn)
09/30/08
Quarterly
mg/I
Parameter Missing
No Action, Invalid
Permit
09 -2008
001
Effluent
Lead, Total (as Pb)
09/30/08
Quarterly
ug/I
Parameter Missing
No Action, Invalid
Permit
09 -2008
001
Effluent
Mercury, Total (as Hg)
09/30/08
Quarterly
ng/I
Parameter Missing
No Action, Invalid
Permit
09 -2008
001
Effluent
Nickel, Total (as Ni)
09/30/08
Quarterly
ug/I
Parameter Missing
No Action, Invalid
Permit
09 -2008
001
Effluent
Zinc, Total (as Zn)
09/30/08
Quarterly
ugA
Parameter Missing
No Action, Invalid
Permit

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 15, 2009
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville. Resorts Inc.
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, North Carolina 28646
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-MV-0047
Permit No. NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
Dear Mr. Parlier:
A review of Linville Resorts WWTP's monitoring report for January 2009 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Violation
Frequency
Total Residual Chlorine
01/03/09
2 X Week
Failure to Monitor 2 X Week
pH
01/03/09
Weekly
Failure to Monitor Weekly
Temperature, Water Deg.
01/03/09
Weekly
Failure to Monitor Weekly
Centigrade
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment
01/03/09
Continuous
Failure to Monitor
plant
Continuous Flow
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment
01/29/09
Continuous
Failure to Monitor
plant
Continuous Flow
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it
should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this
office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. dwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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DWQ Central Files
Scott Vasgaard
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone]

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc.
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, North Carolina 28646
Dear Mr. Parlier:
Director
April 15, 2009
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-MV-0044
Permit No. NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
Secretary
A review of Linville Resorts WWTP's monitoring report for December 2008 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Violation
Frequency
Continuous Flow
12/21/2008
Continuous
Failure to monitor continuous
flow
Continuous Flow
12/25/2008
Continuous
Failure to monitor continuous
flow
Total Residual Chlorine
12/06/2008
Twice / week
Twice / week
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it
should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this
office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. dwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Ci:'�J`Q�AshevilleaFi lest
DWQ Central Files
Scott Vasgaard/ ORC
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North Carolina
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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.ncwQterguality.org FAX [phone]

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc.
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, North Carolina 28646
Dear Mr. Parlier:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
April 15, 2009
L i L � ny
Resources -
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-MV-0043
Permit No. NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Linville Resorts WWTP's monitoring report for November 2008 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Violation
Frequency
Continuous Flow
11/07/2008
Continuous
Failure to monitor continuous
flow
Continuous Flow
1126/2008
Continuous
Failure to monitor continuous
flow
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it
should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this
office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. wards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc. Dom` Q s evl e Files
DWQ Central Files
Scott Vasgaard/ ORC
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MCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue . Coleen H, Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc.
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, North Carolina 28646
Dear Mr. Parlier:
Director
April 15, 2009
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-MV-0041
Permit No. NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
Secretary
A review of Linville Resorts WWTP's monitoring report for October 2008 showed the following violation:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Violation
Frequency
Total Residual Chlorine
10/18/2008
Twice/ week
Failure to monitor twice/
week
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it
should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this
office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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DWQ Central Files
Scott Vasgaard/ ORC
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org FAX [phone]

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
COPYAsheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
June 29, 2007
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc.
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, NC 28646
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Linville Resorts Inc. WWTP
Permit number NCO039446
Avery County
Dear Mr. Parlier:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on June 13, 2007. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
NC0039446.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662.
Sincerely,
- A r"'2 '� I J,/, -( : - g-
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Scott Vasgaard, ORC
Central Files
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NorthCarolina
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2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
A Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO039446 111 121 07/06/13 117 18I CI 19I 3I 20III
Remarks
21III1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 1.0 169 70131 711 I 72I NI 733 74 75L 1 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)
Linville Resorts WWTP
01:00 PM 07/06/13
06/09/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
11 Linville Ave
Linville NC 28646
01:40 PM 07/06/13
10/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Scott Richard Vasgaard/ORC/828-297-6234/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Bentley Parlier,ll Linville Ave Linville NC 28646//828-733-8655/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance ZI 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
/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NC003M46 I11 12I 07/06/13 I17 18N
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Treatment Units / Process Control Testing / Effluent Data:
The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows:
Temperature = 20 degrees Celcius
pH = 6.3 units
Dissolved Oxygen
aeration basin # 1 = 1.5 mg/I (blowers on) to 0.7 mg/I (blowers off)
aeration basin # 2 = 1.0 mg/I (blowers on) to 0.7 mg/I (blowers off)
aeration basin # 3 = 1.0 mg/I (blowers on) to 0.7 mg/I (blowers off)
Tip: The ideal level for dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin is generally 1 to 3 mg/I.
Seasonal changes in temperature require the adjustment of the aeration timer to achieve ideal
dissolved oxygen levels.
Settleable Solids =
aeration basin # 1 = 600 ml/I = 60%
aeration basin # 2 = 500 ml/I = 50%
aeration basin # 3 = 300 ml/I = 30%
Tip: Using the settleability test, the return sludge pumping rate is usually set so that the
flow rate is approximately equal to the percentage volumes occupied by the settleable solids
from the aeration basin after settling for 30 minutes in a settleometer. For example, a
settleability of 30% would generally indicate a recommended return sludge pumping rate of 30%
Having the percent settleable solids (i.e. 30%) the same as the percent return sludge pumping
rate (i.e. 30%), allows for the solids balance in the plant to be maintained. If the plant
cannot handle that return sludge pumping rate, then wasting is probably recommended, unless the
sludge is too young.
The effluent data was as follows:
Dissolved Oxygen = 1.0 mg/I
pH = 7.5 units
Temperature = 19.0 degrees Celcius
Chlorine = < 10 ug/I
Records & Reports:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was
conducted on 6-7-2006 by Wanda Frazier & Don Price.
The permit expires on 1-31-2010. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to
expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year and was on -site, along with a
Page # 2

Permit: NCO039446
Owner - Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
i Date: 06/13/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
to copy of the current permit.
The log book was present on -site and had excellent notation of daily events.
Operations & Maintenance / Summary:
The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits.
This facility appears to be well operated and maintained.
The operator was on -site during the inspection and is doing an excellent job.
Page # 3

Permit: NCO039446
Inspection Date: 06/13/2007
Owner - Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
Cl
®
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
®❑
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
®
n
n
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
ri
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
n
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
®
n
n
n
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
®
n
n
n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
❑
❑
n
Is the unit in good condition?
®n
n
n
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext.
Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
®
n
n
n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
n
n
®
o
Are the diffusers operational?
®
❑
n
n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
®❑
n
n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
®
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?
®
n
n
❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
n
❑
®
Cl
Are weirs level?
®
n
n
n
Page # 4

Permit: NCO039446
m Date: 06/13/2007
.,�,.�,...u.I Clarifier
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Owner - Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes
nn
No
NA
NE
®nnn
onnn
®nnn
®nnn
Is the drive unit operational?
—
—
■
n
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
IM
n
n
n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
ROD
n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
®
n
n
n
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
®
n
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ®
Do
n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
®
n
n
❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
n
n
n
Number of tubes in use?
1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
®
n
n
n
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
®
n
n
n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
®
n
n
n
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
❑
n
■
❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
n
❑
■
❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■
❑
❑
n
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
n
n
■
n
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
n
n
■
Page # 5

Permit: NC0039446
Inspection Date: 06/13/2007
Owner - Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 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:
Page # 6

Michael F. Easley, Governor
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December 18, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL 70®6 • D /0 0 — ®�0 3 • �y� tea,
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Bentley Parlier.
Linville Resorts
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, NC 28646
Subject: Whole Effluent Toxicity Reporting Requirements
Effluent Toxicity Testing
NPDES Permit No. NCO039446
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
Mr. Parlier:
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of.Water Quality
D EC 2 0 2006 DDD
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Our office has received the Linville Resorts WWTP 10/4/06 chronic toxicity test report for plant
effluent. Upon review of this AT-1 form, we noted that the incorrect effluent percentage was used in the
test. Our office has recorded this test as" "invalid", as submitted.
Mr. John Giorgino of our office has contacted Mr. Scott Vasgaard on 12/11/06 and informed him of the
error. Mr. Giorgino suggested that another test be run in December or February. January is a regular
testing month for the facility.
The Linville Resorts WWTP discharge permit, effective 9/l/06, requires a chronic pass/fail test be
performed quarterly at an effluent concentration of 10.0%. The AT-1 form for the October test indicates
that a chronic Pass / Fail test was conducted using an effluent concentration of 7.0%.
The reverse side of this Notice contains a summary of important toxicity monitoring and reporting
requirements. Please review this summary and direct any questions concerning the summary or this
Notice to Mr. John Giorgino or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Cindy Moore, Supervisor
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
cc: Rogef-Edwards- Asheville Regional Office
Keith Haynes- Asheville Regional Office
R & A Laboratories, Inc.
Central Files
NorthCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: esb.enr.state.nc.us 4401 Reedy Creek Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 FAX [phone]
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WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION
The following items are provided in an effort to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked toxicity testi:
reporting information. Please take time to review this information. The items below do not address or include all the b
testing and reportine requirements contained in Your NPDES permit. If you should have any questions about your toxicity -
testing requirement, please contact Mr. Kevin Bowden with the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at [phone] or another Unit
representative at the same number.
The permittee is responsible for ensuring that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement and that toxicity report
forms are appropriately filed.
➢ The reporting of whole effluent toxicity testing data is a dual requirement. All toxicity test results must be entered (with the
appropriate parameter code) on your monthly Discharge Monitoring Report which is submitted to:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
IN ADDITION
Toxicity test data (original "AT" form) must be submitted to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
➢ Toxicity test results shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting
period (eg, January test result is due by the end of February).
➢ Toxicity test condition language contained in your NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon
failure of any single quarterly toxicity test. If the initial pass/fail test fails or if the chronic value is lower than the permit limit, then at
least two multiple concentration toxicity tests (one per month) will be conducted over the following two months. As many analyses as
can be completed will be accepted. If your NPDES permit does not require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure
of any single quarterly test, you may choose to conduct either single concentration toxicity testing or multiple concentration toxicity
testing per the Division's WET enforcement initiatives effective July 1, 1999. Follow-up multiple concentration toxicity testing will
influence the Division's enforcement response.
➢ Toxicity testing months are specified by the NPDES Permit, except for NPDES Permits that contain episodic toxicity monitoring
requirements (eg, if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March, June, September, and December, then toxicity
testing must be conducted during these months).
➢ Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then monthly monitoring will begin
immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing this monthly test requirement, the permittee will revert to the
quarterly months specified in the permit. Please note that your permit may or may not contain this language.
➢ If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic monitoring and your facility does not have a discharge from January 1-June 30, then you
must provide written notification to the Environmental Sciences Section by June 30 that a discharge did not occur during the first six
months of the calendar year.
➢ If you receive notification from your contract laboratory that a test was invalidated, you should immediately notify the Environmental
Sciences Section at [phone] and provide written documentation indicating why the test was invalidated and the date when
follow-up testing will occur.
➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month in which no discharge occurs, you should complete the
information block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and the
month/year of the subject report. You -should also write "No Flow" on the AT form, sign the form and submit following normal
procedures.
➢ The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) except for facilities which
have not received a facility classification. In these cases, a duly authorized facility representative must sign the AT form. The AT
form must also be signed by the performing lab supervisor.
➢ To determine if your AT test forms were received on time by the Division of Water Quality, you may consider submitting your
toxicity test results certified mail, return receipt requested to the Environmental Sciences Section.

i� ,:Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. VOISOJr.,=:Secretary
North Carolina Depa f E irontent and T.' ^taral,Resources
A�,r•�& KIRercYr:E. Director
Division"'of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
June 7, 2006
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc.
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, NC 28646
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Linville Resorts Inc.
Linville Resorts WWTP
Permit Number NCO039446
Avery County
Dear Mr. Parlier:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on June 7, 2006 by Wanda Frazier and Don Price of the Asheville
Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0039446.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500extension 4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Enclosure
cc: Scott Vasgaard, ORC
Wanda Frazier — ARO _
W1,.'sRi✓uill chit Mi�" "
Central Files
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
NNaoe Carolina
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
f-/`1
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 31 N00039446 111 121 06/06/07 117 18I ci 19I SI 20I II
Remarks
211IIIIIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------- ----Reserved------------
67I 1.0 169 701 31 711 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)
Linville Resorts WGTTP
12:30 PM 06/06/07
00/12/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
11 Linvi l:! e Ave
Linville NC 28646
01:30 ?M 06/06%07
05/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Scott. Richarci Vasgaard/0RC/828-297-6234/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Bentiev Parlie-•,'1'1 Linville Ave Linville NC 28646//628-733-8655/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports N Self -Monitoring Program
Sludge Handling Disposal N Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) off Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
/
Wanda = Frazier �,llQy�i� R �{�1r",( F.'r.0 iQi/828-2u6-4500 Fxt.4bc',2/
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Don Price A ARO *r70//828-296-4500/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont
3I NC0039='? 6 111 12I 06/ 06/07 117 18I C
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
At the time of the inspection, the WWTP was producing a clear effluent, indicating compliance with
permit limits. The plant appears to be well operated and maintained. The daily operations logbooks,
field testing equipment calibration records and monthly monitoring reports appear detailed, accurate
and well maintained. Field testing parameters seem to be performed in accordance with DWQ regulations
and requirements. Information regarding the Performance Annual Report (due March 1st) and reporting
requirements for SSOs (Sanitary Sewer Overflows) was given to Mr. Vasgaard. A notebook of useful
information and a diskette was given to Mr. Vasgaard that would allow the monthly monitoring reports
to be done on the computer (in the excel spreadsheet format).
In summary, it appears that Mr. Vasgaard is doing an excellent job of operating this WWTP.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO039446
i Date: 06/07/2006
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.Owner - Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
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: The permit is still under review and in the Public Notice phase. Karen Rust
(Raleigh permitting staff) has performed a RPA (Resonable Potential Analysis) and
determined that new limits will be added for cyanide, mercury and ammonia nitrogen.
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO039446
Inspection Date: 06/07/2006
Owner - Facility: Linville Resorts WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ El ❑ n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Number of tubes in use?
2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date: January 12, 2006
LC Alan dlKlimek, P.-E. I
�_ DWivisiohlof Vy_ater
JAN 1 3 2006
Bentley Parlier _
Linville Resort
PO Box 118
Linville, NC 28646
Subject: Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report NCO039446
Dear Permittee:
The purpose of this letter is to call your attention to problems with the recent submittal of the Discharge
Monitoring Report (DMR) from your facility. As you may know, the data recorded on your DMR is keyed
into the Division's database. Our data entry staff has informed me of problems with your recent DMR
submittal. Until these problems have been corrected, your DMR will be considered incomplete. Please
see the attached form along with a copy of the problem DMR for details regarding the DMR's deficiency.
Incomplete or illegible DMRs affect our staffs ability to provide a timely and effective evaluation of DMR
submittals. Please be aware that until the Division receives a corrected DMR, you may be considered
noncompliant with your NPDES permit and 15A NCAC 02B .0506, and you. may be subject to further
enforcement action. Please take the necessary steps to correct the problems and submit two copies of the
amended DMR within fifteen (15) days of the date of this letter to the following address:
Attention: Michele Phillips
Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Future DMR submittals with the same or similar problems will be unacceptable. If you have any questions
about the proper completion of DMRs, please contact Michele Phillips at 919-733-5083 Ext. 534. Thank
you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Michele Phillips
cc: L-Asheville:Regional-Office
Central Files
Nne
orthCarolina
Natura!!tff
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: [phone] Customer Service
Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax: [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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.=Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report
Permit Number: 0(1,00 3 g 4` J G 4
Facility: L,� h J fA Le, .��1f%qk5
County:
DMR Month and Year:
The Division of Water Quality deems the aforementioned DMR as incomplete due to the
following reason(s): (Please seethe highlighted areas on the attached DMR for
details.)
❑ The written values are illegible.
❑ The Average, Maximum, and/or the Minimum data points have been omitted.
r
❑ The Units of Measure have been omitted or are incorrect.
I� The DMR Parameter Codes have been omitted. --� f�(r c j o—n t c4 , S %l ea--Ock
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
�Willlam G Ross kr;Secretary
North Carolina Departme"onment an3 Natural e_ sources
Alaip, W. Klimek, P.:..Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
March 14, 2005
Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts Inc
11 Linville Ave
Linville NC 28646
SUBJECT: February 16, 2005
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Linville Resorts WWTP
Permit No: NCO039446
Avery County
Dear Mr. Parlier:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for
the inspection, which I conducted at the subject facility on February 16, 2005. The facility
was found to be operating in Compliance with permit NC0039446.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for.additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at
828-296-4500..
Since ,
Keith Hayn s
Enclosure
cc: Scott Vasgard, ORC
N,,o�Carolina
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1.877 623-6748 Xturally

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
rm Aproved.
WrA Washington, D.C. 20460 MB No. 2040-0057
TApprov.lpexpires
Water Compliance Inspection Report 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 LLIJ 2 u 31 NCO039446 111 121 05/ 02/16 117 18 U 19 U 20 u
Remarks
211111 11111111111111111111 1111 11111 II I I11 11111 LJ66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved -----------------------
67 I j 69 70 LJ 71 U 72 U4 73 W 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)
Linville Resorts 4Vi^dTD
01:30 PM 05/02/16
001/12/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
11 Linville Ave
Linville NC 28646
02co0 Phi 05/02/16
05%07.l31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Scott Richard Vasgaard/ORC/ 828-297-6234/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiallTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Bentley Parlier,ll Linville Ave Linville NC 28646//828-733-8655/ Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review N Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Keith Haynes P_RO E^;Q %828-296-4500 Ext.4660/ _
Si ture of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EjWForm 3566-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I 3•^_00394 0' I11 121 05/02/16 117 18 iCi
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The plant appeared to be operating properly and was very .,ell maintained :kith no problems noted du inJ tri.
inspection.

N
rtmNorth Carolina
ent of Environment
Natural Resources
ael F. Easley, Governor
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts, Inc.
Post Office Box 98
Linville North Carolina 28646
Dear Mr. Parlier:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY SECTION
May 18, 2004
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Linville Resorts Inc.
Wastewater Treatment Facility
NPDES Permit No. NCO039.446
Avery County
A Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment facility serving Linville
Resorts, Inc. was conducted on May 17, 2004. The inspection consisted of a walk through
evaluation of the wastewater treatment facilities. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your
information.
If you have questions about the Report, please do not hesitate to call me at 828/296-4500.
Sine ely
t
D. Keith Haynes
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
xc: Scott Vasgard
Asheville Regional Office, 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled\110% Post Consumer Paper

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
A Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Qom liance Inspection Report
rE
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 Jbil 2 U 31 NCO039446 111 121 04/05/17 j 17 18 U 19 U 20 U
Remarks
211 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' l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------------Reserved------ - --- ----
67 I 169 70 U 71 U 72 E 73 W 74 751 I I I I I Li
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)
Linville Resorts W:4TP
11:15 API04/05/17
00/12/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
U.S- Hwy 221 :4� NC Hoy 105
11:45 AN 04/05/17
05;/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (suTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Scott Richard Vasgaard/0RC/828-297-6234/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Bentley Parlier,ll Linville Ave Linville NC 28646//828-733-8655/ Contacted
tto
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance E Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of It spector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Keith Baynes ARO WQ//828-251-6208/828-251-6452
Signature. of..pAanagement Q A Reviewer Agency/O ce/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
31 NC0039446 I11 12 I 04/OS/17 1117 18 U
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necess;
The plant was extremely well maintained and well operated. The only areas of concern were some rusting metal
parts that will soon need to be addressed and the missing grates around the clarifiers. Overall the operator
is to be commended for his work.

NCO039446 Owner - Facility: Linville Resorts Inc - Linville Resorts WWTP
Fspeion Date: 05/17/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks, pits, or wells?
Yes No
❑ ■
NA
❑
NE
❑
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Comment:A few pieces of grating were missing around the clarifiers.
Yes No
NA
NE
Seconds Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■ ❑
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
❑ ❑
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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Is the surface free of bulking ?
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Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Yes No
Ext. Air
NA NE
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑ ❑
■ ❑
Are the diffusers operational?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable?
❑ ❑
■ ❑
Are settleometer results acceptable?
❑ ❑
■ ❑
Comment:

State of North Carolina •
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office .
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan Klimek, P.E., Director
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
June 27; 2003
Mr. Bentley Parlier
Linville Resorts, Inc.
Post Office Box 98.
Linville North Carolina 28646
4
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Linville Resorts Inc.
Wastewater Treatment Facility
NPDES Permit No. NCO039446
Avery County
Dear Mr. Parlier:
A Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment facility serving Linville
Resorts, Inc. was conducted on June 17, 2003. The inspection consisted of a walk through
evaluation of the wastewater treatment facilities. A copy of the inspection report is attached for
your information.
If you have questions about the Report, please do not hesitate to call me at 828/251-6208.
Si ere[
D. Keith Hayne
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
xc: Scott Vasgard
59 Woodfin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper

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/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 uW 2 I-9 I 31 NCO039446 111 121 03/06/17 117 18 I„I 19 I LC J I 20 Lj
L�J LJ LJ
Remarks
211 1 1 1, 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 1166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------- -----Reserved--------
67 1 169 70 l 3 l 71 Lj 72 I„ I 73 � 74 751 I I I I I Li 80
LI LJ
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)
02:20 FM 03/06/17
00/12/01
Linville Resorts Incorporated
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
U.S. Hwy 221 NC Hwy 105
Linville :dC 28648
02;45 PM 03/06/17
05/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Scott Richard Vasgaard/ORC/828-297-6234/
Bentley Parlier//828-733-4311/
Name, Address of Responsible Officiallritle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Bentley Parlier,ll Linville Ave Linville NC 28648//828-733-8655/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
operations & Ivaintenance Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
overall the facility appeared to be very well maintained and properly operated. The only area of slight
concern was the amount of grease wbich was noted throughout the plant. The grease in the digester is
probably contributing. to odors. There was also some grease in the stilling well and the surface of the
chlorine contact basin.
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
naniel R.F[ayres ARO wQ//628-251-6208/828-251-6452 f
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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JAMS 02003
January 29, 2003
Mr. Mike Parker
EHNR
59 Woodfm Place
Asheville, N. C. 28801
Reference: Linville Resorts W W T P Flow Meter Replacement
Dear Mike:
Per our conversation of January 28, 2003, I have been in the process of replacing the Linville flow
meter. In early November I began to notice unrealistically high flow recordings, attempts to calibrate
the meter resulted in no change in out put. Negotiations with the meter manufacturer resulted in a
decision to replace the meter with an ISCO flow meter. The new unit was received the first week of
December and installation was begun on December 12. During installation it was discovered the
transducer lead to the control unit was too short. This left me with an inoperable flow measurement.
The extended lead was ordered on December 12 and received the third week in January. Installation
was attempted on the 28t', and we discovered the conduit for the lead was frozen. Following my
conversation with you I installed a temporary above ground connection and the system was on line
late on the evening of the 28 h. Final calibration of the system was completed by Johnston Inc. on
Thursday the 30`�.
Average flows during this period were approximately 30 thousand gallons per day our permitted flow
is currently 150 thousand gallons per day.
If you have any additional questions or I may provide any additional information please feel free to
call.
Sincerely, Scott Vasgaard
200 Rich Lex Court o Lexington, S.C. 29072 9 [phone] • FAX: [phone]

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1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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RE: Linville Resorts Wastewater Treatment Plant
ATC No. 039446ACD
NPDES Permit No. NC0039446'
Engineer's Certification
Please find attached the engineer's certification for the construction of the above
referenced project. This certification is being submitted in accordance with the
requirements of the Authorization to Construct issued by your office on October 16,
2000.
If you need additional information regarding this project, please advise.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
MIKE WARESAK, P.E.
Project Engineering Manager
Enclosure
Cc: Bentley Parlier
Ed Greene
Gary Davis
Harry Buckner
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State of North Carol,"
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
FOR.
CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
ATC PROJECT NUMBER: 039446ACD
Linville Resorts
NPDES Permit No. NCO039446
I, Michael J . Waresak , am a duly registered Professional Engineer
(pleaseprint)
in the State of North Carolina and have been authorized to observe (circle one:d eriodical , �}1
ti4ea) the construction of the subject project for the Permittee:
Project No.: 039446ACD
Project: Linville Resorts, Inc.
Avery County
Flow expansion project
Location: corner of US Hwy 221 and NC Hwy 105
Linville North Carolina
The project consists of: U DIVidoll
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• Installation of new influent splitter box us� C�$c�tion
• Installation of an additional flow equalization pump
• Installation of a 28,000 gallon equalization tank
• Installation of an additional 9,400 gallon sludge holding cap a
• Installation of an additional 50,000 gallon aeration basin
• Installation of an additional clarifier
• Installation of a 1,077 gallon chlorine contact chamber
• Installation of associated flow monitoring equipment
t.�ne980o0Bon„_
I hereby certify that I did regu Ilb' �b
construction was completed in
approved plans and specifiatica'
Signature
Date /'Zy^ a2.
ject with due care and diligence and that the
with the Authorization to Construct and with the
Registration No
19950
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the Permittee shall provide the
Division with a certification from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in
accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct, and the approved plans and specifications.
The Certification should be submitted to:
NCDENRIDWQ,.NPDES Unit, 1617Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Ca, rolina 27699-1617

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
October 16, 2000
Mr. Bentley Parker
Linville Resorts, Inc.
P.O. Box 99
Linville, North Carolina 28646
NCDENR
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Subject: Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 039446ACD
NPDES Permit No. NCO039446
Linville Resorts
Avery County
Dear Mr. Parker:
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit has reviewed your request for an Authorization to Construct at
the Linville Resorts WWTP. The Division finds the proposed modifications to be satisfactory and hereby
grants authorization for the following:
• Installation of new influent splitter box
• Installation of an additional flow equalization pump
• Installation of a 28,000 gallon equalization tank
• Installation of an additional 9,400 gallon sludge holding capacity
• Installation of an additional 50,000 gallon aeration basin
• Installation of an additional clarifier
• Installation of a 1,077 gallon chlorine contact chamber
• Installation of associated flow monitoring equipment
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No. NCO039446 and shall be
subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the permit.
The Permittee shall notify the Water Quality Supervisor of the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to operation of the installed facilities, so that an in -place
inspection can be made. Notification shall be made during the normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday.
Engineer's Certification
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the Permittee shall provide
the Division with a certification (copy enclosed) from a professional -engineer registered in North Carolima
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this
Authorization to Construct, and the approved plans and specifications. The Certification should be submitted
to: NCDENR / DWQ, NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Linville Resorts, Inc.
NPDES Permit No. NCO039446
ATC No. 039446ACD
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Requirements for Certified Operator
The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC)
of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate
type and grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200. The ORC of the facility must
visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays; and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200.
Additional Requirements
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is
incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the
Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S. 143-215.6 for violation
of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute
143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local,
state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the approved plans and specifications on file for the life of the
facility. One (1) copy of the approved plans and specifications is enclosed for your records.
If you have any questions about this Authorization to Construct, please contact Mike Myers, at (919) 733-
5083, extension 508.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
Director
Enclosures: Project Plans and Specifications (approved)
Engineer's Certification Form
cc: FArsv_i�l_ile Regional Office,=water Quality's
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Mr. Dana Bolden, P.E. — McGill and Associates
P.O. Box 2259
Asheville, North Carolina 28802

State of North Carolii"
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holmann, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
January 11, 2000
Mr. Bentley Parker
Linville Resorts, Inc
P.O. Box 99
Linville, North Carolina 28646
Subject
Dear Mr.Parker:
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BAN I J 2000
AS �L Q0AL11yS Flo
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ATC Request Acknowledgment
NPDES Permit NCO039446
ATC Number 039446ACD
Linville Resorts, Inc WWTP
Avery County
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit hereby acknowledges receipt of your request for
Authorization to Construct (ATC) in accordance with NPDES Permit Number NCO039446 on
December 28, 1999. This application has been assigned the number highlighted above.
Please be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations
from the Regional Supervisor prior to final action by -the Division.
The ATC review process generally takes 90 days from the date your complete submittal is
received, however, due to current staff shortages that review period may take longer. Should any
additional information be required, the review engineer will contact you. If you have any
questions, please contact Mr. Mike Myers [phone], extension 508.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING ANY
INQUIRIES ABOUT THIS APPLICATION.
Sincerely,
David A. Goodrich
Supervisor, NPDES Unit
cc: + ,
NPDES Unit Permit File
Mr. Dana J. Bolden, E.I.T.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Linville Resorts, Inc.
The Eseeola Lodge
December 10, 1999
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
RE: Linville WWTF Expansion
Permit #NC0039446
Linville Resorts WWTF
Avery County
Dear Sirs:
This letter is to formally request an authorization to construct a 50,000 GPD addition to
our existing 100,600 GPD plant. Please find enclosed the plans and specs detailing the
project.
Thanky u,
Bentley P r 'er
Vice Presi el
of Construction
DEC 2 2 1999
e6SAf1RATnRY CFfTI:�t+L OW�
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
l Bentley Parlier Mob TEL. [phone]
Construction Manger 1994 FAX [phone]
License # 32106 P.O. Box 99 • Linville, North Carolina 28646

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Mr. Dave Goodrich, Supervisor
NPDES Permit Group
North Carolina Department of Environment,
and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Dave:
DEC 2 2 1999
Dw4
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
RE: Authorization to Construct Request
Permit Number NCO039446
Linville Resorts, Inc., Linville, North Carolina
Avery County
Enclosed please find a letter from Bentley Parlier, Linville Resorts, three sets of plans and
specifications, and design calculations for a proposed wastewater treatment plant expansion at Linville
Resorts, Inc. The existing WWTP is rated at 0.10 MGD. The proposed expansion will provide a 0.15-
MGD treatment capacity.
The proposed - expansion includes replacing the influent pumps, a new flow splitter box, an
additional flow equalization basin pump, a 28,000 gallon addition to the equalization basin, a 9,400 gallon
addition to the sludge holding basin, an additional 50,000 gallon aeration basin, an additional clarifier, a
new 1,077 gallon, 30-minute chlorine contact basin, and flow monitoring equipment. The additions will
be contracted adjacent to and as a part of the existing facilities.
Please note that DWQ is currently reviewing a request to increase the NPDES Permitted flow
from the Linville Resorts facility from 0.10 to 0.2 MGD. The flow expansion will allow the Linville
Resorts WWTP to serve the soon to open Avery Health Care System Hospital. We are sending this
Authorization to Construct request in at this time at the suggestion of Forest Westall of the Division's
Asheville Regional Office.
We met with Forest and Mike Parker to discuss out clients concerns that, due to lengthy review
time for the NPDES Permit modification followed by the review of the Authorization to Construct
request, the proposed facility expansion would not be permitted and constructed in time to accommodate
the summer peak flows experienced by the resort. The resort normally has adequate reserve capacity to
comply with all 'NPDES limitations and typically operates at an annual average daily flow of
approximately 37,000 GPD. The 33,000 GPD waste flow from the hospital can be treated without
problems under these normal circumstances. However, the WWTP experiences peak flows due to
summer storms coinciding with the peak resort season well above these typical average daily values but
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still within the 0.10 MGD permitted average daily flow. Linville Resorts desires to have adequate
facilities online by June 2000 to insure that even peak flows will not cause an impact to the operation of
the WWTP or the Linville River. We understand that the 0.10 MGD average daily flow limitation can
not be exceeded until such time as the NPDES Permit is modified to allow the discharge of additional
flow. However, Linville Resorts desires to initiate construction of the expanded facilities as soon as
possible to allow them greater operational flexibility. We therefore request that you initiate the review of
this Authorization to Construct Request under the existing NPDES Permit even though the design flow
will exceed the NPDES permit flow limitation. Forest has indicated that he will support this approach and
that the Asheville Regional Office will review the request as expeditiously as possible. This will allow us
to construct the proposed facilities and provide a large equalization basin to dampen any flow surges
experienced during the upcoming summer.
Please advise us if you need any additional information to complete your in your review of this
request. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
DANA J. BOLDEN, E.I.T.
Enclosures
cc: Bentley Parlier (w/o enclosures)
James E. Privett, Jr. (w/o enclosures)
Tony Arnold (w/o enclosures)
Zachary J. Zapack (w/o enclosures)
Forest Westall (w/ enclosures)

DESIGN CALCULATIONS
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS
LINVILLE RESORTS, INC.
Linville, North Carolina
DEC 2 9 1999
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1.337877
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1.04
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22.72
5.36
1.91
1.426039
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1.13
2.94
23.07
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1.517268
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1.23
3.22
23.44
5.87
2.16
1.611706
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1.33
3.50
23.83
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2.29
1.709493
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1.43
3.80
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6.38
2.43
1.810769
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1.54
4.11
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6.64
2.57
1.915674
270
1.65
4.43
25.08
6.89
2.71
2.024348
280
1 1.77
4.77
25.53
7.15
2.871
2.136929
290
1.89
5.11
26.00
7.40
3.021
2.253558
300
2.01
5.47
26.48
7.66
3.181
2.374373
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0.22439
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0.12
0.36
9.48
2.30
0.34
0.255124
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0.15
0.45
9.59
2.55
0.38
0.286792
110
0.18
0.54
9.72
2.81
0.43
0.319494
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0.21
0.64
9.85
3.06
0.47
0.353331
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0.24
0.75
10.00
3.32
0.52
0.388401
140
0.28
0.87
10.15
3.57
0.57
0.424804
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0.32
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10.32
3.83
0.62
0.462639
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0.36
1.14
10.50
4.08
0.67
0.502005
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0.40
1.29
10.69
1 4.34
0.73
0.543
180
0.44
1.44
10.89
4.60
0.79
0.585723
190
0.49
1.61
11.10
4.85
0.85
0.630272
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0.54
1.78
11.32
5.11
0.91
0.676746
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0.59
1.97
11.55
5.36
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12.60
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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Bentely Parlier
Linville Resorts, Inc.
P:O.. Box 98
Linville,.NC 28646
Dear Mr Parlier.
September 23, 1993
SEP 2719913
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Subject: Permit No. NCO039446
Authorization to Construct
Linville Resorts
Wastewater Treatment Facility -
Improvements
Avery County
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received April 23,1993 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 an extended aeration package -type wastewater
treatment facility consisting of a manually cleaned bar screen, an influent flow splitter with excess flow
return to the equalization basin, a 20,000 gallon equalization basin aerated to provide 2.0 cfm of air per
1000 gallons storage, dual 50,000 gallon aeration basins, an air diffusion system capable of providing
2100 cubic feet of air per pound of BOD applied and/or one diffuser every 6 inches of aeration tank length,
three 250 cfm and one - 40 cfm blower units, dual clarification chambers with a minimum of four (4)
hours retention time at design flow and having a surface loading rates*Vd weir overflow rates not to
exceed 450 gal/day per square foot and 10,000 gallons per foot respectively, a 20,000 gallon aerobic
digester properly aerated to provide 1.6 pounds of oxygen per pound of BOD destroyed and 30 cfm of air
per 1000 cubic feet of volume, a 2,100 gallon chlorine contact tank providing thirty (30) minutes of
contact time and a gaseous chorine diffuser, a froth control system, sludge return air lift pumps, scum
skimming devices, back-up power, source, connection to existing manhole with sodium bisulfate
dechlorination, and all necessary pumps, piping, controls and appurantances with discharge of treated
wastewater into the Linville River in the Catawba River Basin.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NCO039446 issued March 29, 1993, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No.
NC0039446.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S.
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Construct
Inc.
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wille Regional Office, telephone number [phone] shall be notified at least forty -
in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be
YFication to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 800
a.m: until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
must,be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in
accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC
2762&0535:
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment
facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with
the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least; weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and
must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with
all, other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must
submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within
thi*, days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management
Commission is incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance with the
terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G. S. 143-
215.6 for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Permit.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying
with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.

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1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
eed additional information, please contact Sean D. Goris, telephone number 9191733-5083.
Sincerely,
I� eston o ZwO,r., P.E.
cc: Av �County - ealth Department
A °hevr11'e Regional O IRPM,��ter uali
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
Harry Buckner, McGill Associates, P.A.

IFo. NCO039446
.ation to Construct
Resorts, Inc. �!
ier 23, 1993
Endneer'sl Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina,. having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Name Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.

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NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION
PERMIT NO.: NC0039446
PERMI= NAME: Linville Resorts
FACILITY NAME: Linville Resorts WWTP
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Modification
Major
Pipe No.: 001
Minor _q
Design Capacity: 0.100 MGD
Domestic (% of Flow):
Industrial (% of Flow):
100 %
Comments:
proposed expansion from 0.050 to 0.100 MGD
(11-29-(111
RECEIVING STREAM: Linville -River
Class: C-Trout
Sub -Basin: 03-08-30
Reference USGS Quad: C 11 SE (please attach)
County: Avery
Regional Office: Asheville Regional Office
Previous Exp. Date: 2/28/94 Treatment Plant Class:
Classification changes within three miles:
Requested Abby: Charles Lowe Date: 10/9/92
Prepared b✓ Date: /�Reviewed Date: < <f 3
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Modeler Date Rrcc, 4
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Drainage Area mil s L S t I! f R GI NAL CE
g ( )/ Avg, treamflow (cfs):.
7Q10 (cfs) t Winter '1Q10 (cfs) 3,1 30Q2 (cfs) 'f, .7
Toxicity Limits: IWC % Acute/Chronic
Instream Monitoring:
Parameters
Upstream
Location
Downstream Location
Effluent
Characteristics
Summer
Winter
BODS (mg/1)
_ 30
30
NH3-N (mg/1)
(A )
D.O. (mg/1)
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TSS (mg/1)
30
F. Col. (/100 ml)
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PH (SU)
,
Comments:

e:
NPDES No.:
Type of Waste:
Facility Status:
Permit Status:
Receiving Stream:
Stream Classification:
Subbasin:
County:
Regional Office:
Requestor:
Date of Request:
Topo Quad:
FACT SHEET FOR WASTELOAD
Linville Resorts WWTP
NCO039446
Domestic - 100%
Existing
Modification
Linville River
C-Trout
030830
Avery
Asheville
Lowe.
10/9/92
C11SE
•OIlo
DEC °� 7 1992
Request #
Stream Characteristic:
US GS #
Date:
Drainage Area (mi2):
5.7
Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
2.2
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
3.4
Average Flow (cfs):.
13.7
30Q2 (cfs):
4.7
IWC (%):
7%
Wasteload Allocation Summary
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(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.)
Facility requesting modification of existing permit for expansion from 0.050 MGD to 0.100 MGD.
Technical Support recommends approval of expansion however Linville Resorts interacts with
Grandfather Golf and Country Club and NH3 toxicity limits for both facilities are affected.
Special Schedule
uirements and additional comments from Reviewers:
(Jii NJi A J Is D,wn A S - 4 b L, V Dim... / , / S4 5L
Recommended
Reviewed by
Instream As;;P:
t
Regional Su
Permits & Engineerin
RETURN TO TECHNICAL SERVICES BY:
Date:_l 1/23/92_
D 3 1992

Wasteflow (MGD):
BOD5 (mg/1):
NH3N (mg/1):
DO (mg/1):
TSS (mg/1):
Fecal Col. (/100 ml):
pH (SU):
Residual Chlorine (µg/1)
Temperature (C):
TP (mg/1):
TN (mg/1):
Recommended Limits:
Wasteflow (MGD):
BOD5 (mg/1):
NH3N (mg/1):
DO (mg/1):
TSS (mg/1):
Fecal Col. (/100 ml):
pH- (SU):
Residual Chlorine (µg/l):
Temperature (C):
TP (mg/1):
TN (mg/1):
CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS
Monthly Average
Summer Winter
0.050
30
monitor
nr
30
1000
6-9
110
monitor
monitor
monitor
Monthly Average
Summer Winter
0.100 0.100
30 30
6.5 19
nr
nr
30
30
200
200
6-9
6-9
28
28
monitor monitor
monitor monitor
monitor monitor
Limits Changes Due To:
Change in 7Q10 data
Change in stream classification
Relocation of discharge
Change in wasteflow
Other (onsite toxicity study, interaction, etc.)
Instream data
New regulations/standards/procedures
New facility information
WQ or EL
EL
WQ,AT
Parameter(s) Affected
Fecal, Chlorine
_X Parameter(s) are water quality limited. For some parameters, the available load capacity
of the immediate receiving water will be consumed. This may affect future water quality based
effluent limitations for additional dischargers within this portion of the watershed.
AN
No parameters are water quality limited, but this discharge may affect future allocations.

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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION & SPECIAL CONDITIONS
f Existing Treatment
Has the facility demonstrated the ability to meet the proposed new limits with existing treatment
facilities? Yes No
If no, which parameters"cannot be met?
Would a "phasing in" of the new limits be appropriate? Yes No
If yes, please provide a schedule (and basis for that schedule) with the regional
office recommendations:
If no, why not?
Special Instructions or Conditions
Wasteload sent to EPA? (Major) _ _ (Y or N)
(If yes, then attach schematic, toxics spreadsheet, copy of model, or, if not modeled, then old
assumptions that were made, and description of how it fits into basinwide plan)
Additional Information attached? (Y or N) If yes, explain with attachments.

RECEIVED
Water Quality Section
DEC 10 1990
State of North Carolina .Asheville Regional. Office
Asheville, North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
December 7, 1990
Mr. John M. Blackburn, President
Linville Resorts, Incorporated
Post Office Box 98
-Linville, NC 28646
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Subject: Permit No. NCO039446
Authorization to Construct
Dechlorination Addition/Pond Removal
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Avery County
Dear Mr. Blackburn:
A letter of request;for an Authorization .to"Construct was received September 13, 1990 -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 a dechlorination facility
which consists of a dechlorination building, sodium bisulfate supply tanks, 20 GPD metering.
pump, supply line and chamber, air line with venting chamber, and associated appurtenances; and
abandonment of the existing effluent pond with discharge of treated wastewater into the Linville
River.
This Authorization to Construct is- issued 'in' accordance with Part III paragraph C of
NPDES Permit No. NCO039446 issued March 20,1989, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0039446.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be
required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville Regional Office, phone no. 704/251-6208, shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities. so that an in -place
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
��tmi An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has
been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit,
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611.
The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the
grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission.
The 10 - inch by-pass line will be cut and and permanently sealed with concrete. Final
approval of this abandonment will be given by the Asheville Regional Office at the in -place review
of the facilities.
The abandonment of the effluent polishing pond will be coordinated with the Asheville
Regional Office.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee
for the life of the facility.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Lindsay L. Mize, telephone number
919/733-5083.
Sincer ly,
eorge T.
cc: Avery County Health Departm
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Training and Certification Unit

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1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, for the
Project Name Location
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
May 12, 1986
Mr. John Blackburn, Manager
Linville Resorts, Inc.
P.O. Box 98
Linville, N.C. 28646
R. Paul Wilms
Director
SUBJECT: Permit No. NCO039446
Authorization to Construct
Modifications to Linville Resorts
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Avery County
Dear Mr. Blackburn:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received April
24, 1986, 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 rehabilitation of a 0.050 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of
structual modification to the aeration tanks and clarifiers replacement of dual 180
CFM blowers and installation of dual 150 GPM non -submersible pumps, associated valves,
piping and - appurtenances- -to-�:iaerv='Linville Resorts.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III
paragraph C of the NPDES Permit NO. NCO039446 issued April 2, 1984, and shall be
subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0039446.
The Permit:tee'_must= employ a certified wastewater operator in.
accordance with Part III paragraph.D of the referenced permit.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed
of in accordance with G.S. 143.215.1 and in a manner approvable by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management.
The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 704/253-3341 shall be
notified in advance of operation of the installed system so that an in -place
inspection can be made. Such notification to the Regional Supervisor shall be made
during normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday,
excluding State Holidays.
In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting its
NPDES permit effluent limits, the permittee shall take such immediate corrective
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611a7687 Telephone [phone]
-A I An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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required by this Division, including the construction of additional
dent and disposal facilities.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to
you. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms.
Cyretha Irving, telephone number 919/733-5083, ext. 119.
Sincer y yours,
e4R. Paul Wilms
cc: Avery County Health Department
McGill Associates
Mr. Dennis R. Ramsey
Asheville Regional Supervisor

PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
LINVILLE RESORTS, INCORPORATED
AVERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
MICHAEL J. WARESAK, P. E.
McGill
A S S O C I A T E S
Engineering • Planning • Finance
Post Office Box 2259
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
SEPTEMBER , 1999
99728

I GENERAL INFORMATION.........................................................................
II. EVALUATION OF DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES ....................................
III. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................
APPENDIX CURRENT NPDES PERMIT
SPECULATIVE NPDES PERMIT LIMITS
AVERY COUNTY SOILS INFORMATION

A. INTRODUCTION
Linville Resorts, Incorporated, is a resort community located in The Town of Linville in Avery
County, North Carolina. Linville Resorts owns and operates a 100,000 gallons per day (gpd)
wastewater treatment plant located near the intersection of U.S. 221 and N.C. Highway 105 in
Avery County. Linville Resorts currently has a NPDES permit (No. NC0039446) to discharge
100,000 gpd to the Linville River. The wastewater treatment facility serves approximately 100
residents of Linville Resorts and other customers within the Town of Linville. A location map is
provided in Figure 1-1.
The wastewater treatment plant is currently receiving flows averaging approximately 37,000 gpd
over a 12-month period (August, 1997 to July, 1998). However, due to the seasonal nature of the
area, flows average over 50,000 gpd during the summer, and the maximum daily flow for the
same 12-month period was 157,000 gpd. The influent wastewater is 100% domestic sewage.
B. PROPOSED WWTP EXPANSION
Avery Health Care System, Incorporated, is currently constructing Charles A. Cannon Memorial
Hospital on Highway 181, approximately one (1) mile west of the Linville Resorts wastewater
treatment plant. The hospital and adjacent medical offices are estimated to produce a wastewater
flow of approximately 33,000 gpd. Avery Health Care System recently spent a considerable
amount of time and effort in negotiations with the Town of Newland with a request that
Newland's WWTP accept the hospital wastewater. However, Avery Health Care System and the
Town of Newland were unable to arrive at an agreement, so Avery Health Care System requested
that Linville Resorts receive and treat the wastewater from the new hospital. Avery Health Care
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Water Quality (NCDWQ) Regional Office in Asheville, and NCDWQ has approved the project in
concept.
C. NEED FOR PROJECT
Based on current average daily flows, the Linville Resorts WWTP appears to have adequate
reserve capacity to treat the wastewater from the new hospital. However, during peak season
(June, July and August), average daily flows increase to as high as 55,000 gpd, with maximum
daily flows greater than 150,000 gpd. Therefore, the flow from the hospital would increase the
flow of the plant to as much as 88,000 gpd during the summer, and could result in peak flows
greater than 200,000 gpd. In addition, Linville Resorts owns additional undeveloped land and
must replace the reserve capacity that would be lost by the hospital flow. Therefore, a
wastewater treatment plant expansion of at least 33,000 gpd is required. To take advantage of
the economy of scale in expanding the WWTP, it is recommended that a 50,000 gpd expansion be
constructed immediately to treat the flow from the hospital, and that an additional 50,000 gpd
expansion be constructed as a Phase 2 project to provide adequate treatment capacity at the
WWTP for the 20-year planning period. Therefore, it is recommended that a 100,000 gpd
increase in permitted discharge to the Linville River be obtained by Linville Resorts.
D. EXISTING FACILITIES
As mentioned earlier, the Linville Resorts WWTP currently has a capacity of 100,000 gpd. The
plant was recently expanded and modernized in 1993 with the installation of a new influent pump
station and a new 100,000 gpd package type wastewater treatment plant. The facility discharges
to the Linville River which is a Class C Trout Water. The facility's current NPDES permit limits
are 30 milligrams per liter (mg/1) BOD and 30 mg/1 TSS. The facility has a good performance
record and consistently meets the permit limits. A copy of the current NPDES permit is included
in the Appendix to this report. A schematic of the existing WWTP is provided at the end of this
section.
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permit is included in the Appendix to this report. A schematic of the existing WWTP is provided
at the end of this section.
E. PHASING OF PROJECT
The NCDWQ Asheville Regional Office has approved a phased schedule to allow the hospital to
open in December of 1999. The construction of a pump station and transmission force main has
already been permitted by NCDWQ and is scheduled to be constructed by December, 1999.
These facilities will transmit the wastewater generated by the hospital to the Linville Resorts
WWTP for treatment. However, NCDWQ expressed concern regarding the Linville Resorts
WWTP's capability to treat the hospital flows during peak tourist season. Due to the time
required to permit, design and construct a WWTP expansion, the expansion could not reasonably
be completed by December, 1999. Therefore, NCDWQ requested that Phase 1 of the WWTP
expansion project be constructed by June 1, 2000. After completion of Phase 1, the WWTP will
have a rated capacity of 150,000 gpd. It is recommended that Phase 2 be constructed when
average flows during the peak season approach 80% of the plant's rated capacity, or
approximately 120,000 gpd. It is estimated that Phase 2 will be constructed around 2016.
Therefore, the schedule for the phased project is as follows:
Phase Description
Phase IA Hospital Pump Station and
Force Main
Phase 1B Linville Resorts WWTP
Expansion to 150,000 gpd
Phase 2 Linville Resorts WWTP
Expansion to 200,000 gpd
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Estimated Completion Date
December 15, 1999
June 1, 2000
June, 2016

F. WASTERWATER FLOW PROJECTIONS
The table below shows wastewater flow projections for the Linville Resorts WWTP through the
year 2020.
Year
Estimated
. Average
Residential Flow
(gpd)
Estimated
Average
Comm./Inst.
Flow (gpd)
Estimated Total
Average Flow
(gpd)
Peak Season
Estimated Total
Avg. Flow (gpd)
1999
17,000
20,000
37,000
55,000
2000
18,000
53,000
71,000
88,000
2005
19,900
58,500
78,400
98,000
2010
22,000
64,600
86,600
108,250
2015
24,300
71,300
95,000
119,500
2020
26,800
78,700
105,500
131,875
NOTE: Above flow projections are based on flow increases of 2% per year, and peaking factors of 1.25 for peak
season flows after the year 2000.
G. SPECULATIVE NPDES PERMIT LIMITS
NCDWQ has issued speculative NPDES permit limits for both Phases 1 and 2 to expand the
Linville Resorts to 150,000 gpd and 200,000 gpd, respectively. The speculative permit limits for
both phases are identical and include 30 mg/1 BOD,\30 mg/l TSS and limits for ammonia of 3
mg/l during the summer and 9 mg/l during the winter. A copy of the speculative limits are
included in the Appendix.
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A. DESCRIPTION OF ALTERNATIVES
This section of the report will evaluate several alternatives for the disposal of the treated
wastewater. The following alternatives will be evaluated:
1. Do nothing
2. Increase discharge to the Linville River
3. Connection to a publicly owned treatment works (POTW)
4. Drip or spray irrigation of treated effluent on land in area
B. ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
1. Alternative No. 1— Do Nothing
The alternative to do nothing is not a feasible alternative because the NCDWQ Asheville
Regional Office has already requested that the plant be expanded if it is to accept the flow
from the hospital. (This was discussed in greater detail in Section I.E.) In addition, the
tourism industry in the area and the increase in new residential home development
necessitate additional treatment capacity of the Linville Resorts WWTP as shown in the
wastewater flow projections provided in the Section I. Therefore, Alternative No. 1 is
dismissed as a feasible alternative.
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2. Alternative No. 2 — Increase Discharge to the Linville River
Alternative No. 2 consists of pumping the wastewater flow from the hospital to the
Linville Resorts WWTP, and expanding the Linville Resorts WWTP by 100,000 gpd in
two separate 50,000 gpd phases. The transmission project includes a sewage pump
station and approximately 4,700 L.F. of 4-inch force main. The WWTP project consists
of the installation of a new mechanical bar screen, upgrades to the influent pump station,
construction of a flow splitter box, installation of two (2) 50,000 gpd package type
wastewater treatment plants adjacent to the existing 100,000 gpd package plant,
construction of a new blower building to house the aeration blowers, and upgrades to the
chemical feed systems. Sludge will be treated in digesters included with the package
plants to provide a Class B biosolids. Currently, Linville Resorts contracts their sludge
disposal with a local contractor. There is adequate land on -site owned by Linville
Resorts for the construction of the proposed facilities. The estimated project cost in 1999
dollars is $751,900 for Phase 1, and $279,700 for Phase 2, for a total project cost estimate
of $1,031,600 for both phases to result in a 200,000 gpd treatment facility. A detailed
project cost estimate and a proposed plant' schematic are provided at the end of this
section. The plant expansion design will be based on the speculative discharge limits
furnished by NCDWQ which are included in the Appendix.
3. Alternative No. 3 — Connection to the Town of Newland WWTP
Since the construction of the hospital has accelerated the need to expand the Linville
Resorts WWTP, transmission of the hospital wastewater to a municipal wastewater
treatment facility should also be considered. The Town of Newland WWTP is the closest
municipal system, and it is located approximately 2.5 miles east of the new hospital. The
proposed sewage transmission system would consist of two (2) sewage pump stations,
3,200 L.F. of 4-inch force main and approximately 10,000 L.F. of gravity sewer along
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Highway N.C. 181. In addition, the Town of Newland WWTP should be expanded to
replace the reserve capacity that would be lost with the addition of the 33,000 gpd in flow
from the hospital. The Town of Newland WWTP has a capacity of 0.32 MGD, and
currently receives average daily flows of approximately 250,000 gpd. The addition to the
hospital flow would push the Newland WWTP over the 80% flow capacity threshold,
requiring the Town to submit a plan of action to NCDWQ for expansion. Therefore, a
50,000 gpd WWTP expansion at Newland is included with this alternative, as well as an
additional Phase 2 expansion to 50,000 gpd.
The estimated total project cost for Alternative No. 3 is $1,541,200 for Phase 1 and
$446,000 for Phase 2, for a total cost of $1,960,200. A detailed cost estimate and a map
showing the proposed improvements is included at the end of this section. As mentioned
earlier, the Town of Newland has not agreed to accept the hospital wastewater at this
time.
4. Alternative No. 4 — Drip or Spray Irrigation of Effluent
Alternative No. 4 includes the expansion of the Linville Resorts WWTP, but instead of
discharging the additional 100,000 gpd to the Linville River, the treated effluent is
applied to land in the area by either drip or spray irrigation. It should be noted that land
application requires that the effluent be treated to tertiary limits, requiring additional
treatment facilities at the WWTP. A review of the Avery County soils map and
characteristics of soils in the area reveal that the white oak sandy loam soil on slopes
between 2% and 8% is the only soil in the area that would be ideally suitable as a drip or
spray irrigation site. Copies of the County soils map and accompanying soils
characteristics are provided in the Appendix for reference. For this type of soil, a best
case loading rate for the treated effluent is 0.15 gpd/SF. Utilizing this loading rate, 7.65
acres of effective area would be required for each 50,000 gpd phase, not including
setbacks. According to State regulations, drip irrigation systems require 50 foot setbacks,
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and spray irrigation systems require 150 foot setbacks from property lines. Therefore, a
drip irrigation system will be less costly than a spray irrigation system, and the remainder
of this discussion will be pertaining to a spray irrigation system.
Utilizing the 50-feet setback requirement, a drip irrigation site would need to have a total
area of approximately 10.5 acres for each 50,000 gpd phase, or a total of approximately
21 acres. The total amount of acreage will vary depending on the shape of the tract of
land.
The State regulations require a minimum of 5-day storage pond to hold the effluent during
wet or freezing weather. Due to the cold climate in Linville, it is recommended that a
minimum 15-day storage pond be provided, or 750,000 gallons for each 50,000 gpd
phase.
Tertiary filters will need to be installed at the WWTP to meet State effluent requirements,
and an effluent pump station and force main will be needed to transmit the effluent to the
drip irrigation site.
The County soils map shows some suitable soil (Type 18B) north of the WWTP, but part
of this land is developed and the amount of usable land is insufficient. For the purposes of
this report, it will be assumed that land approximately 3,500 L.F. to the south of the
WWTP will be utilized as the drip irrigation site, and the tertiary filters, holding ponds,
and effluent pump station will be located in the areas adjacent to the existing WWTP. If
this alternative is pursued further, site restrictions and practical land availability must be
investigated in greater detail. It is questionable whether 21 acres of usable land could be
obtained in this area for a drip irrigation system.
The total estimated cost for Alternative No. 4 is $1,297,100 for Phase 1 and $928,900 for
Phase 2, for a total estimated cost of $2,226,000. A detailed project cost estimate and a
schematic of the proposed improvements are provided at the end of this section. As noted
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earlier, since spray irrigation land and facilities would be greater in cost than drip irrigation
facilities, the spray irrigation alternative has been dismissed.
5. Present Values of Costs
a. Alternative No. I — Do Nothing
There are no direct monetary costs associated with this alternative. However, this
alternative is not feasible and has been discarded.
b. Alternative No. 2 — Increase Discharge to Linville River
The operation and maintenance costs associated with the Phase 1 expansion of
50,000 gpd is $30,600 per year. The operation and maintenance costs for the
Phase 2 expansion beginning at year 2016 is $60,000 per year. Therefore, the
combined present value utilizing a discount rate of 8% for a 20-year time period is
$1,162,398 for the 100,000 gpd expansion. If Phase 1 is considered alone without
Phase 2, the Phase 1 present value is $.1,052,334. A detailed estimate of the O&M
costs for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 are provided at the end of this section.
C. Alternative No. 3 — Connection to Newland
The operation and maintenance costs associated with transmitting the hospital flow
to Newland and expanding the Newland WWTP by 50,000 gpd are estimated to be
$34,500 per year for Phase 1, and $62,800 for Phase 2. Utilizing an 8% discount
for 20 years, and assuming Phase 2 begins in year 2016, the present value of this
alternative is $2,037,466. A detailed estimate of the O&M costs is included at the
end of this section. If Phase 1 is considered alone without Phase 2, the Phase 1
present value is $1,879,925.
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d. Alternative No. 4 — Drip Irrigation System
The operation and maintenance costs associated with the drip irrigation system
alternative are estimated to be $32,100 per year for the 50,000 gpd Phase 1
system, and $62,500 per year for the Phase 2 system. Assuming Phase 2 occurs in
2016, and utilizing an 8% discount rate for 20 years, the present value of both
Phases 1 and 2 combined is estimated to be $1,912,787. If Phase 1 is considered
alone for 20 years, the present value of Phase 1 is estimated to be $1,612,261. A
detailed estimate of the O&M costs is included at the end of this section.
e. The table below summarizes the present values of all the treatment and
disposal alternatives.
SUMMARY OF PRESENT VALUES
ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
Alternative No. 1
Description
Phase 1— Present
Phase 1 & Phase 2
Value
Present Value
1
Do Nothing
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2
Expand Linville
$1,052,334
$1,162,398
Resorts WWTP
3
Connection to
$1,879,925
$2,037,466
Newland
4
Drip Irrigation
$1,612,261
$1,912,787
System
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ALTERNATIVE NO. 2
LINVILLE RESORTS WWTP EXPANSION
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
Phase 1— 50,000 GPD Expansion
1.
Transmission System, Including Pump Station and
4,700 L.F. of 4-inch Force Main
2.
Mechanical Bar Screen (Install in existing channel)
3.
Influent Pump Station Upgrades
4.
Flow Splitter Box
5.
50,000 GPD Package Plant, Installed
6.
Blower Building
7.
Chemical Feed System Upgrades
8.
Yard Piping
9.
Relocation of Existing Blowers
10.
Sitework
11.
Electrical
$217,000
$ 50,000
30,000
7,000
100,000
50,000
10,000
20,000
5,000
10,000
45,000
Construction Cost Subtotal $544,000
10% Construction Contingency 54,400
Engineering 82,100
Construction Administration 61,400
Legal Easements 10,000
Phase 1— Total Project Cost
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$751,900

Phase 2 — Additional 50,000 GPD Expansion
1. Influent Pump Station Upgrades
$ 30,000
2. 50,000 GPD Package Plant, Installed
100,000
3. Yard Piping
20,000
4. Sidewalk
30,000
5. Electrical
27,000
Construction Cost Subtotal $207,000
10% Construction Contingency 34,200
Engineering 30,000
Construction Administration 22,000
Phase 2 — Total Project Cost $279,700
Total Project Cost — Phase 1 and Phase 2 $1,031,600
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ALTERNATIVE NO.3
CONNECTION TO NEWLAND WWTP
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
Phase 1— 50,000 GPD System
1. Sewage Pump Stations — 2 @ $120,000 $240,000
2. 3,200 L.F. of 4-Inch Force Main 64,000
3. 10,000 L.F. of Gravity Sewer Line 650,000
4. 50,000 GPD WWTP Expansion 300,000
1.
2.
Construction Cost Subtotal
10% Construction Contingency
Engineering
Construction Administration
Easements
Legal Administration
Total Project Cost — Phase 1
Phase 2 — Additional 50,000 GPD System
50,000 GPD WWTP Expansion
Pump Station Upgrades — 2 @ $30,006
$1,254,000
125,400
87,800
37,600
26,400
10,000
$1,541,200
$300,000
60,000
Construction Cost Subtotal $360,000
10% Construction Contingency 36,000
Engineering 31,000
Construction Administration 19,000
Total Project Cost — Phase 2 $446,000
Total Project Cost — Phases 1 and 2 $1,960,200
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ALTERNATIVE NO. 4 .
DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM -
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
Phase 1— 50.000 GPD Svstem
1. WWTP Expansions, Including Tertiary Filters
$400,000
2. 750,000 Gallon Holding Pond
300,000
3. Effluent Pump Station
120,000
4. 3,500 L.F. of 4-Inch Force Main
70,000
5. Drip Irrigation System
132,000
Construction Subtotal $1,022,000
10% Construction Contingency 102,200
Engineering 73,600
Construction Administration 36,800
Land Acquisition (10.5 acres) 52,500
Legal/Administration 10,000
Phase 1— Total Project Cost $1,297,100
Phase 2 — Additional 50,000 GPD System
1. WWTP Expansion, Including Tertiary Filters $250,000
2. 750,000 Gallon Holding Pond 300,000
3. Effluent Pump Station Upgrades 30,000
4. Drip Irrigation System 132,000
Construction Subtotal
10% Construction Contingency
Engineering
Construction Administration
Land Acquisition (10.5 acres)
Legal/Administration
Phase 2 — Total Project Cost
Total Project Cost — Phases 1 and 2
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712,000
71,200
54,200
29,000
52,500
10,000
$928,900
$2,226,000

ALTERNATIVE NO.2
LINVILLE RESORTS WWTP EXPANSION
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COST ESTIMATE
ITEM
ESTIMATED ANNUAL
PHASE 1 COST
ESTIMATED ANNUAL
PHASE 2 COST
WWTP Operation and
Maintenance Contract
$7,000
$14,000
Laboratory Costs
500
1,000
Sludge Disposal Cost
5,000
10,000
Electricity (WWTP)
10,500
21,000
Chemicals
3,000
6,000
Miscellaneous
1,000
1,500
Pump Station at Hospital
3,100
5,000
Force Main from Hospital
500
500
TOTAL
$30,600
$60,000
PRESENT VALUE
20-year present value at 8% assuming Phase 2 in 2016:
Phase 1 and Phase 2 Present Value = $1,162,398
20-year present value at 8% for Phase 1 only:
Phase 1 Present Value = $1,052,334
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ALTERNATIVE NO.3
CONNECTION TO NEWLAND WWTP
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COST ESTIMATE
ITEM
ESTIMATED ANNUAL
PHASE 1 COST
ESTIMATED ANNUAL
PHASE 2 COST
Pump Stations
$6,200
$8,000
Force Main and Gravity Sewer
1,300
1,300
WWTP O & M Costs
7,000
14,000
Laboratory Costs
500
1,000
Sludge Disposal Cost
5,000
10,000
Electricity
10,500
21,000
Chemicals
3,000
6,000
Miscellaneous
1,000
1,500
TOTAL
$34,500
$62,800
PRESENT VALUE
20-year present value at 8%, assuming Phase 2 in 2016:
Phase 1 and Phase 2 — Present Value = $2,037,466
20-year present value at 8% for Phase 1 only:
Phase 1— Present Value = $1,879,925
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ALTERNATIVE NO.4
DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COST ESTIMATE
ITEM
ESTIMATED ANNUAL
PHASE 1 COST
ESTMIATE ANNUAL
PHASE 2 COST
WWTP O & M. Costs
$7,000
$14,000
Laboratory Costs
500
1,000
Sludge Disposal Costs
5,000
10,000
Electricity TP
10,500
21,000
Chemicals
3,000
6,000
Miscellaneous
1,000
1,500
Drip Irrigation Pump Station
3,100
5,000
Irrigation System
2,000
4,000
TOTAL
32,100
62,500
PRESENT VALUE
20-year present value at 8%, assuming Phase 2 in 2016:
Phase 1 and Phase 2 — Present Value = $1,912,787
20-year present value at 8% for Phase 1 only:
Phase 1 Present Value = $1,612,261
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Based on the detailed alternatives analysis for treatment and disposal of the 100,000 gpd of
wastewater, it is recommended that the Linville Resorts WWTP be expanded immediately by
50,000 gpd. The Phase 1 expansion should be completed prior to the peak season, which begins
in June, 2000. In addition, to accommodate for future growth, Linville Resorts should plan on
expanding the WWTP by an additional 50,000 gpd. It is estimated that the Phase 2 expansion
should occur no later than 2016. To streamline the design and permitting process, it is
recommended that Linville Resorts obtain an increase of 100,000 gpd to their permitted discharge
at this time to accommodate both phases of the proposed expansion.
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APPENDIX
---Current NPDES Permit
---Speculative NPDES Permit Limits
---Avery County Soils Information
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Permit No.. NCO039446
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES'
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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, ,
Linville Resorts, Incorporated
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Linville Resorts
near the intersection of U.S. 221 and N.C. 105
AveryCounty ._ .. _. .
to receiving waters designated as the Linville River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,11, and III hereof.
The permit shall become effective June 1, 1995
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on April, 20, 2000
Signed this. day April 25, 1995
Original Signed By.
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit No. 39446
I. Continue to operate .an existing 0.100 MGD .wastewater treatment facility consisting of influent bar
screen, pump station, flow equalization basin, dual aeration basins, dual clarifiers, chlorination and
dechlonnation facilities, and flow recording and totalizing equipment located Linville Resorts near
the in of U.S. 221 and N.C. 105, Avery County, (See Part III of the Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Linville
i River which is classified C-Trout in the Catawba River Basin.
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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1-
October 31)
Permit No. NCO039446 ..';
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized
to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee asspecified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Umltations
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample.'
Monthly, Avg.• Weekly Avg. Daily Max.
Frequency
Tyae
Locat o •
Flow 0.10 MGD 1
Continuous
Recording
I or E
BOD, 5-Day, 200C . _. ' 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg./I
Weekly
Composite
d,E
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1
Weekly
Composite
1,E
NH3 as N 6.5 mg/I
2/month
Composite'
E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine 28.0 µg/I
2/week
Grab
E--
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
E
Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
E
* . Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units norlgreater than 9.0 standard units at the effluent. Effluent monitoring shall be conducted weekly.by grab.;
samples.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31)
Permit No. NC'0039446 :.
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized
to discharge
from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as. specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring
Requirement§
Measurement
Sample
'Sample
Monthly. Avg. Weekly AM Daily Max. Frequency
Type
Location
Flow 0.10 MGD Continuous
Recording
I or E
BOD, 5-Day, 200C 30.0 mg/I, 45.0 mg/1 Weekly
Composite
I,E
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 Weekly
Composite
I,E
NH3 asN 19.0 mg/1 2/month
Composite
E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml Weekly
Grab
E'.
total Residual Chlorine 28.0 µg/1 2/week
Grab
E .. .
temperature Weekly
Grab
E
Total Phosphorus Quarterly
Composite
E
Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN) Quarterly
Composite
E
k Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
[he pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than-9:0 standard units at the
shall
effluent. .-Effluent monitoring be conducted weekly by grab
samples.
[here shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
January 8, 1999
Mr. Bentley Parlier, Vice President
Linville Resorts, Inc.
11 Linville Avenue
Linville, North Carolina 28648
Dear Mr. PaIrlier:
D E H N R
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification
Linville Resorts WWTP
Avery County
The Division has received a request for clarification from Mr. Dana Bolden of McGill Associates regarding the
November 24"i letter sent to you. Mr. Bolden requested more specific information on the effluent limits for the expansion of
the Linville Resorts facility. The tentative discharge limits for oxygen consuming constituents that the expanded
facility would have to meet are as follows:
Summer Winter
BOD5 30 mg/1 30 mg/I
NH3-N 3 mg/1 9 mg/I
As mentioned previously, a quarterly chronic toxicity limit of 13% would also be applied since the wastewater could contain
metals or toxicants from hospital waste.
Secondly, regarding the question of the soil analysis report required for the Linville Resorts project, the
requirements in Appendix B of the Guidance for the Evaluation of Wastewater Disposal Alternatives (page 5) for "existing
facilities proposing an expansion" need to be provided to our office. This includes county soil maps, best -case loading rates,
and a present value of costs analysis for all non -discharge alternatives. This requirement supports the antidegradation policy
as stated in 15A NCAC 2B .0201(c)(1) where "each applicant for ... NPDES permit expansion to discharge treated waste
shall document an effort to consider non -discharge alternatives pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0105(c)(2)". The .0105
regulation requires that "the summary should have sufficient detail to assure that the most environmentally sound alternative
was selected from the reasonably cost effective options;..." . The NPDES Unit has determined that the aforementioned
guidance document outlines what is needed to provide "sufficient detail". If the requested information is not provided the
project will be returned to Linville Resorts as incomplete.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at [phone], extension 512.
cc: Asheville Regional Office / Water Quality Section
Central Files
Mr. Dana J. Bolden, E.I.T., McGill Associates
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WhB=Whiteoak fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes
Setting
Landscape: Intermediate mountains in the central and northeast central part of the county
Elevation range: 3,000 to 4,200 feet
Landform: Coves, colluvial fans, and benches
Landform position: Foot slopes, toe slopes, and saddles
Shape of areas. Irregular
Size of areas. 2 to 100 acres
Composition
Whiteoak soils and similar inclusions: 90 percent
Dissimilar inclusions: 10 percent
Typical Profile
Surtace layer.•
0 to 9 inches --very dark grayish brown fine sandy loam
Subsoil.
+ 9 to 12 inches=dark yellowish brown fine sandy loam
I - 12 to 30 inches=yellowish brown clay loam
30 to 55 inches=yellowish brown loam
55 to 62 inches=yellowish brown loam
Soil Properties and Qualities
Depth class: Very deep
_ Drainage class: Well drained
General texture class: Loamy
Permeability. Moderate
Depth to seasonal high water table: Greater than 6.0 feet below the sdl surface
Hazard of flooding. None
-- Shrink -swell potential. Low
Slope class. Gently sloping
r Extent of erosion: Slight, less than 25 percent of the original surface layer has been removed
Hazard of water erosion. Moderate
Surface layer organic matter content Moderate to high
Potential frost action. Moderate
Special climatic conditions: SuNect to slow air drainage allowing for late spring and early fall frost
Parent material., Colluvium derived from felsic to mafic low-grade metamorphic rock
Depth to bedrock Greater than 60 inches
Other distinctive properties: Random areas of seeps and springs
Minor Components
Dissimilar inclusions:
• Soils with more rock fragments in the subsoil, in drainageways as well as occurring randomly
• Poorly drained Nikwasi soils that are loamy in the upper part and 20 to 40 inches to strata high in rock fragments,
along stream channels
• Somewhat poorly drained Cullowhee soils that are loamy in the upper part and 20 to 40 inches to strata high in rock
fragments, along stream channels
Similarinclusions:
• Whiteoak soils with sandy loam or loam surface texture

• Whiteoak soils with surface layers that have less organic matter, and lack the thick dark surface layer
• Staffer soils that rarely flood for very brief duration, along stream channels
Land Use
Dominant Uses: Pasture, hayland, fraser fir production, and ornamental crops
Other Uses: Woodland and cropland
IAgricultural Development
Cropland
Suitability: Well suited
Management concerns: Erodibility, filth, soil fertility, herbicide retention, and climate
Management measures:
. Using resource management systems that include contour farming, conservation tillage, crop residue management,
striperopping, winter cover crops, and crop rotations which include grasses and legumes helps to reduce soil erosion,
maximize rainfall infiltration, increase available water, and improve soil fertility.
• Avoiding tillage during wet periods, incorporating crop residue or leaving residue on the soil surface helps to reduce
clodding and crusting and increases rainfall infiltration.
• Soils in this map unit retain soil applied herbicides due to the high organic matter content of the soil surface. The
concentration of herbicides may be damaging to future crops.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase plant nutrient availability and
maximizes crop productivity.
• Slow air drainage may allow late spring frost to damage new growth in some years.
Pasture and Hayland
Suitability. Well suited
Management concerns. Erodibility, herbicide retention, and soil fertility
Management measures:
• Preparing seedbeds on the contour or across the slope helps to reduce soil erosion and increases germination.
• Fencing livestock from creeks and streams helps to prevent streambank erosion and sedimentation.
Soils in this map unit retain soil applied herbicides due to the high organic matter content of the soil surface. The
concentration of herbicides may be damaging to future crops.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase plant nutrient availability and
maximizes productivity when establishing, maintaining, or renovating pasture and hayland.
• Using rotational grazing, implementing a well planned clipping and harvesting schedule, and removing livestock in
time to allow forage plants to recover before winter dormancy helps to maintain pastures and increases productivity.
Orchard and Ornamental Crops
Suitability. Well suited
Management concerns. Erodibility, climate, root disease, frost action, ball and burlap harvesting, herbicide retention,
and soil fertility,
Management measures:
• Proper management is the key to maximizing productivity and minimizing plant stress and minimizing disease such
as phytophthora, on these soils.
• Establishing and maintaining sod between rows and on access roads helps to reduce the hazard of erosion.
• Proper channelization of water away from and not into fields helps to control phytophthora root disease caused by
restricted movement of air and water due to the high clay content of the subsoil.
• When planting fraser fir, avoid toe slope and foot slope positions on the landscape in this map unit. Also avoid drains,
drainways, concave, and depressional areas where water would concentrate for prolonged periods of time. These
areas are more susceptible to phytophthora root disease.
• Slow air drainage may allow late spring frost to damage new growth in some years.

• Avoiding ball and burlap harvesting during extreme moisture conditions helps prevent fracture or deformation of the
ball and tearing of the roots.
• Maintaining plant cover or using mulch helps to reduce damage to roots caused by frost heaving.
• Using plant applied herbicides increases effectiveness as compared to soil applied herbicides which are bed -up by
organic matter.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase the availability of plant nutrients and
maximize productivity.
Woodland
Suitability. Well suited
Productivity class. Moderately high for yellow -poplar
Management concerns. Erodibility, seeming survival, and herbicide retention
Management measures.
• Designing roads on the contour and installing water control structures such as broad base dips, water bars, culverts
and avoiding diversion of water directly onto fill slopes helps to stabilize logging roads, skid trails, and landings.
Reseeding all disturbed areas with adapted grasses and legumes helps to prevent soil erosion.
Leaving a buffer zone of trees and shrubs a4acent to streams helps to reduce siltation and provides shade for the
aquatic habitat.
• Avoid grazing livestock in areas managed for woodland.
• These soils are best reforested by managing for natural regeneration of hardwoods or planting improved varieties of
Eastern white pine.
r • Replanting may be necessary on warm, south- to west -facing slopes because of reduced soil moisture. Planting
when the soil is moist for extended periods helps to increase seedling survival.
• Soil applied herbicides are retained due to herbicide -organic matter binding which may damage tree seedlings when
cropland is converted to woodland.
Urban Development
Dwellings
Suitability.- Well Suited
Management concerns. Erodibility, seeps and springs, and corrosivity
Management measures:
• Vegetating disturbed areas and using erosion control structures such as sediment fences and catch basins helps to
keep eroding soil on site.
• Installing a subsurface drainage system around foundations helps to intercept water from seeps and springs.
• Using corrosion -resistant materials helps to reduce the risk of damage to concrete.
Septic Tank Absorption Fields
Suitability. • Well suited
Management concerns. Restricted permeability and seeps and springs
Management measures.
Contact the local Health Department for guidance on sanitary facilities.
Increasing the size of septic tank absorption field helps to improve performance.
Raking trench walls helps to reduce sealing of soil pores which may occur during the excavation of septic tank
absorption fields.
Excavations may cut into seeps and springs. These areas should be avoided.
• Installing distribution lines on the contour helps to improve performance of septic tank absorption fields.
Local Roads and Streets
Suitability., Well suited
Management concerns: Low strength, erodibility, frost action and seeps and springs
Management measures:

• Incorporating sand and gravel and compacting roadbeds helps to improve soil strength.
• Designing roads on the contour and installing water control structures such as broad base dips, waterbars, and
culverts helps to maintain road stability. Avoiding diversion of water directly onto fill slopes and vegetating cut and fill
slopes as soon as possible helps to prevent slippage and excessive soil erosion.
• Permanent surfacing of roads or using suitable subgrade or base material helps to reduce damage from frost
heaving.
• Intercepting and diverting underground water from seeps and springs helps to stabilize cut and fill slopes.
Lawns and Landscaping
Suitability.• Well suited
Management concerns: Erodibility, sal compaction, frost action, herbicide retention, climate, and soil fertility
Management measures.
• Designing plantings on natural contours helps to increase water infiltration. Vegetating disturbed areas and using
erosion control structures such as sediment fences and catch basins helps to keep eroding soil on site.
Avoiding heavy equipment use on areas to be landscaped helps to prevent soil compaction.
• Using mulch helps to reduce damage to newly established landscape plants caused by frost heaving.
• Using plant applied herbicides increases effectiveness as compared to soil applied herbicides which are tied -up by
organic matter.
• Slow air drainage may allow late spring frost to damage new growth in some years.
• Using lime, fertilizer, mulch, and irrigation helps to establish lawns and landscape plants.
• Stockpile topsoil from disturbed areas and replace it before landscaping.
MterpreSve Groups
Land capability classification: Ile
Woodland ordinagon symbol. 7A for yellow -poplar

ReA=Reddies fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded
Landscape: Mountains
Elevation range: 1',600 to 3,800 feet
Landform: Flood plains
Landform position. Planar to slightly convex slopes
Shape of areas: Long and narrow to oblong
Size of areas. 2 to 65 acres
similar inclusions: 80 percent
Dissimilar inclusions: 20 percent
Setting
Composition
Reddies soils and
Typical Profile
Reddies soils
Surface layer.-
0 to 11 inches --very dark grayish brown fine sandy loam
Subsoil.
11 to 24 inches=dark yellowish brown sandy loam
Underlying material:
24 to 62 inches=dark yellowish brown very cobbly sand
Soil Properties and Qualities
Depth dass: Very deep
Drainage class: Moderately well drained
General texture class. Loamy in the upper part and sandy or sandy -skeletal in the lower part
Permeability. Moderately rapid in the surface and subsoil and rapid in the underlying material
Depth to seasonal high water table: 2.0 to 3.5 feet below the surface during the months of December through April
Hazard of flooding. Frequent
Shrink -swell potenfial.• Low
Slope class. Nearly level to gently sloping
Extent of erosion: Slight, less than 25 percent of the original surface layer has been removed
Hazard of water erosion: None to slight
Surface layer organic matter content Moderate to high
Potenfial frost action: Low
Special dimafic conditions: Subject to slow air drainage allowing for late spring and early fall frost
Parent material., Alluvium derived from felsic and mafic low-grade metamorphic and high-grade metamorphic or
igneous rock
Depth to bedrock Greater than 60 inches .
Other distinctive properties: Subject to scouring and deposition during flooding
Minor Components:
Dissimilar inclusions.
• Well drained Rosman soils with depth to strata high in rock fragments greater than 40 inches, on slightly higher -lying
positions
• Somewhat poorly drained Cullowhee soils with subsoils that are loamy in the upper part and 20 to 40 inches to strata
high in rock fragments, in depressions, old stream channels, and backwater areas
• Moderately well drained Deliwood soils with underlying material that is sandy and less than 20 inches to strata high in
rock fragments, usually next to the stream channel, or in old stream channels

• Nikwasi soils that are poorly drained, in depressions, old stream channels, and backwater areas
Similar inclusions.
• Reddes soils with sandy loam and loam surface texture
• Reddes soils with sandy overwash from recent deposition
• Similar soils with an occasional flood hazard, on slightly raised areas
} • Similar soils with a lighter colored surface layer or a thinner dark surface layer
• Similar soils with more clay in the subsoil
• Reddes soils that are well drained
Land Use
Dominant Uses. Pasture and hayland
Other Uses. Ornamentals, cropland, and woodand
Agricultural Development
Cropland
Suitability., Well suited (where drained and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing
season)
Management concerns. Flooding, droughtiness, herbicide retention, soil fertility, nutrient leaching, and climate
Management measures.
• The potential for flooding during the growing season may make soils in this map unit difficult to manage for cropland.
• Using conservation tillage, winter cover crops, crop residue management, and crop rotations which include grasses
and legumes help to increase available water and improve sal fertility.
• Harvesting row crops as soon as possible can reduce the risk of damage from possible flooding.
• Installing and maintaining an artificial drainage system may reduce wetness limitations and improve the productivity
of these soils.
• Soils in this map unit retain soil applied herbicides due to the high organic matter content of the soil surface. The
concentration of herbicides may be damaging to future crops.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase plant nutrient availability and
maximizes crop productivity.
• Using split applications helps to increase the effectiveness of fertilizer and herbicides.
_ _ • Slow.air drainage may allow late spring frost to damage new growth in some years.
Pasture and Hayland
Suitability: Well suited
Management concerns. Flooding, droughtiness, herbicide retention, soil fertility, nutrient leaching, and erodibility
Management measures.
• Harvesting hay crops as soon as possible is a good way to reduce the risk of damage from flooding.
• Using drought tolerant plants helps to increase productivity.
• Soils in this map unit retain soil applied herbicides due to the high organic matter content of the soil surface. The
concentration of herbicides may be damaging to future crops.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase plant nutrient availability and
maximizes productivity when establishing, maintaining, or renovating pasture and hayland.
• Using split applications helps to increase the effectiveness of fertilizer and herbicides.
• Using rotational grazing, implementing a well planned clipping and harvesting schedule, in time to allow forage plants
' to recover before winter dormancy helps to maintain pastures and increases productivity.
_ • Flooding may pose a hazard to livestock. Timely removal of livestock is needed when high intensity rain storms are
predicted..
• Fencing livestock from creeks and streams helps to prevent streambank erosion and sedimentation.
Orchard and Ornamental Crops

Suitability: Poorly suited
Management concerns. Flooding, droughtiness, root disease, climate, sal fertility, herbicide retention, and ball and
burlap harvesting
Management measures.
• The potential for flooding makes soils in this map unit difficult to manage for omamental crops and fraser fir
-- production.
• Using shade cloth reduces evapotranspiration and helps to maintain sal moisture in seed beds and lineout beds.
• Soils wetness can cause the risk and incident of phytothphora root disease to increase. Wetter areas should be
avoided at all costs.
• Slow air drainage may allow late spring frost to damage new growth in some years.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase the availability of plant nutrients and
maximize productivity.
• Using split applications helps to increase the effectiveness of fertilizer and herbicides.
• Using plant applied herbicides increases effectiveness as compared to soil applied herbicides which are bed -up by
organic matter.
• Avoiding ball and burlap harvesting during dry periods helps prevent fracture of the ball and separation of the soil
from the roots caused by low moisture and minimal clay content
Woodland
Suitability.• Well suited
Productivity class: Moderately high for yellow -poplar
Management concerns: Flooding
Management measures.
• Frequently flooding potential can make harvesting timber in these areas difficult Timely planning of harvesting is
essential.
• Planting appropriate species as recommended by a forester helps to achieve maximum productivity and helps to
ensure planting success.
• Soil applied herbicides are retained due to herbicide -organic matter binding which may damage tree seedlings when
cropland is converted to woodland.
Urban Development
Dwellings
Suitability. Unsuited
Management concerns. This map unit is severely limited for dwellings because of flooding and wetness. Another site
should be selected with better suited soils.
Septic Tank Absorption Fields
Suitability: Unsuited
Management concerns: This map unit is severely limited for septic tank absorption fields because of flooding, wetness
and poor filtering capacity. Contact the local Health Department for additional guidance.
Local Roads and Streets
Suitability Poorly suited
Management concerns. Flooding
Management measures.
• Flooding makes soils in this map unit difficult to manage and severely limits use during periods of inundation.
• Areas within this map unit may need surface or subsurface drainage.
• Constructing roads on raised, well -compacted soil material helps to overcome the wetness limitation as well as
elevating the road above the level of flooding.
Lawns and Landscaping

Suitabft Poorly suited
Management concerns: Flooding, wetness, droughtiness, herbicide retention, sal fertility, nutrient leaching, and climate .
Management measures:
• Flooding makes soils in this map unit difficult to manage and severely limits use during periods of inundation.
• Areas within this map unit may need surface or subsurface drainage.
• Using supplemental irrigation and varieties adapted to droughty conditions helps to increase the
survival of grasses and landscaping plants.
• Using plant applied herbicides increases effectiveness as compared to soil applied herbicides which are tied -up by
organic matter.
• Using lime, fertilizer, mulch, and irrigation helps to establish lawns and landscape plants.
• Using split applications helps to increase the effectiveness of fertilizer and herbicides.
• Slow air drainage may allow late spring frost to damage new growth in some years.
Interpretive Groups
Land capability classification: I I Iw
Woodland ordination symbol. • 8A for yellow -poplar

RsB=Rosman sandy loam, 0 to 5 percent slopes, frequently flooded
Landscape: Mountains
Elevation range: 1;600 to 3,700 feet
Landform: Flood plains
Landform position: Planar to slightly convex slopes
Shape of areas. Long and narrow
Size of areas: 2 to 25 acres
Rosman soils and similar inclusions: 85 percent
Dissimilar inclusions: 15 percent
Seifing ,
Composition
Typical Profile
Surface layer.•
0 to 10 inches=dark brown sandy loam
Underiying material:
10 to 25 inches=yellowish brown sandy loam25 to 62 inches=yellowish brown loamy sand
Soil Properties and Qualities
Depth class. Very deep
Drainage class: Well drained
General texture class: Loamy
Permeability* Moderately rapid
Depth to seasonal high water table: 2.5 to 5.0 feet
Hazard of flooding. Frequent
Shrink -swell potential.• Low
Slope class. Nearly level to gently sloping
Extent of erosion: Slight, less than 25 percent of the original surface layer has been removed
Hazard of water erosion: None to slight
Surface layer organic matter content Moderate to high
Potential frost action. Moderate
Special clima9d conditions. Sut:ject to slow air drainage allowing for late spring and early fall frost
Parent material.• Alluvium derived mainly from felsic to mafic low-grade metamorphic and high-grade metamorphic or
igneous rock
Depth to bedrock- Greater than 60 inches
Other distinctive properties: Subject to scouring and deposition during flooding
Minor Components
Dissimilar inclusions:
• Moderately well drained Reddies soils with 20 to 40 inches to strata high in rock fragments, occurring randomly
• Moderately well drained Dellwood soils with underlying material that is sandy and less than 20 inches to strata high in
rock fragments, usually next to the stream channel, where scouring has occurred
• Somewhat poorly drained Cullowhee soils with subsoils that are loamy in the upper part and 20 to 40 inches to strata
high in rock fragments, in depressions
• Poorly drained Nikwasi soils with subsoils that are loamy in the upper part and 20 to 40 inches to strata high in rock
fragments, in depressions
Similarinclusions.
• Rosman soils with loam and fine sandy loam surface texture
• Random areas of soils similar to Rosman with lighter colored surface layers or thin dark colored surface layers

• Similar soils with a rare flood hazard
• Similar soils with sandy overwash
• Excessively well drained soils with sandy subsoils
Land Use
Dominant Uses. Pasture and hayland
Other Uses: Ornamentals, cropland, and woodland
Agricultural Development
Cropland
Sultabilifj. Poorly suited
Management concerns. Flooding, droughtiness, soil fertility, nutrient leaching, herbicide retention, and climate
Management measures.
• These areas are characterized by sandy overwash, hummocky appearance, and generally make poor cropland.
Limitations usually exceed benefits for crop production. A site with better suited soils should be found.
• The potential for flooding during the growing season makes soils in this map unit difficult to manage for cropland.
Pasture and Hayland
Suitabil>fy.• Poorly suited
Management concerns: Flooding, droughtiness, herbicide retention, soil fertility, nutrient leaching, and erodibility
Management measures.
• Harvesting hay crops as soon as possible is a good way to reduce the risk of damage from flooding.
• Flooding may pose a hazard to livestock. Timely removal of livestock is needed when high intensity rain storms are
predicted.
• Using supplemental irrigation and crop varieties adapted to droughty conditions helps to increase crop production.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase plant nutrient availability and
- maximizes productivity when establishing, maintaining, or renovating pasture and hayland.
• Using split applications helps to increase the effectiveness of fertilizer and herbicides.
• Using rotational grazing, implementing a well planned clipping and harvesting schedule, and removing livestock in
time to allow forage plants to recover before winter dormancy helps to maintain pastures and increases productivity.
• Fencing livestock from creeks and streams helps to prevent sfreambank erosion and sedimentation.
Orchard and Ornamental Crops
Suitability., Poorly suited
Management concerns: Flooding, droughtiness, root disease, climate, sal fertility, herbicide retention, and ball and
burlap harvesting
Management measures:
• The potential for flooding makes soils in this map unit difficult to manage for ornamental crops.
• The coarse sandy textures of the underlying material has poor water holding capacity. Droughtiness is a major factor.
Using supplemental irrigation and planting crop varieties adapted to droughty conditions help to increase productivity.
• Soils wetness can cause the risk and incident of phytothphora root disease to increase. Wetter areas should be
avoided at all costs. Prolonged periods of inundation also increases the chance of root disease.
• Using shade cloth reduces evapotranspiration and helps to maintain sal moisture in seed beds and lineout beds.
• Slow air drainage may allow late spring frost to damage new growth in some years.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase the availability of plant nutrients and
maximize productivity.
• Using split applications helps to increase the effectiveness of fertilizer and herbicides.
• Using plant applied herbicides increases effectiveness as compared to soil applied herbicides which are bed -up by
.organic matter.

• Avoiding ball and burlap harvesting during dry periods helps prevent fracture of the ball and separation of the soil
from the roots caused by low moisture and minimal clay content
Woodland
Suitability. • Suited'
Productivity class. Moderately high for yellow -poplar
Management concerns. Flooding
Management measures.
• Frequent flooding can make harvesting timber in these areas difficult Timely planning of harvesting is essential.
• The coarse sandy textures of the underlying material has poor water holding capacity. Droughtiness is a major factor.
Using supplemental irrigation and planting crop varieties adapted to droughty conditions help to increase productivity.
• Soil applied herbicides are retained due to herbicide -organic matter binding which may damage tree seedlings when
cropland is converted to woodland.
Urban Development
Dwellings
Suitability., Unsuited
Management concerns. This map unit is severely limited for dwellings because of flooding and the seasonal high water
table. Another site should be selected with better suited soils.
Septic Tank Absorption Fields
Suitability.- Unsuited
Management concems. This map unit is severely limited for septic tank absorption fields because of flooding and
potentially the seasonal high water table. Contact the local Health Department for additional guidance.
Local Roads and Streets
Suitability: Poorly suited
Management concems: Flooding
Management measures.
• Flooding makes soils in this map unit difficult to manage and severely limits use during periods of inundation.
• Areas within this map unit may need surface or subsurface drainage.
• Constructing roads on raised, well -compacted soil material helps to overcome the wetness limitation as well as
elevating the road above the level of flooding.
Lawns and Landscaping
Suitability., Unsuited
Management concerns: This map unit is severely limited for lawns and landscaping because of flooding, droughtiness,
herbicide retention, soil fertility, nutrient leaching, and climate. Another site should be selected with better suited soils.
Interpretive Groups
Land capability classification: I Iw
Woodland ordination symbol. 8A for yellow -poplar

WtD=Whiteoak fine sandy loam,15 to 30 percent slopes, very stony
Setting
Landscape. Intermediate mountains in the central and northeast central part of the county
Elevation range: 3,000 to 4,200 feet
Landform: Coves, colluvial fans, and benches
Landform position: Foot slopes and toe slopes
Shape of areas. Irregular
Size of areas: 2 to 30 acres
Composition
Whiteoak soils and similar inclusions: 90 percent
Dissimilar inclusions: 10 percent
Typical Profile
Surface layer.
0 to 9 inches --very dark grayish brown fine sandy loam
Subsoil.
9 to 12 inches=dark yellowish brown fine sandy loam
12 to 30 inches=yellowish brown clay loam
30 to 55 inches=yellowish brown loam
55 to 62 inches=yellowish brown loam
Soil Properties and Qualities
Depth class. Very deep
Drainage class. Well drained
General texture class. Loamy
Permeability. Moderate
Depth to seasonal high water table: Greater than 6.0 feet below the soil surface
Hazard of flooding. None
Shrink swell potential. Low
Slope class: Moderately steep
Extent of erosion: Slight, less than 25 percent of the original surface layer has been removed
Hazard of wafer erosion. Very severe
Surface layer organic matter content Moderate to high
Potendal frost action: Moderate
Special climafic conditions: Subject to slow air drainage allowing for late spring and early fall frost
Parent materfal.Colluvium derived from felsic to mafic low-grade metamorphic rock
Depth to bedrock. Greater than 60 inches
Other distincUve properties: Random areas of seeps and springs
Minor Components
Dissimilar inclusions:
• Soils with more rock fragments in the subsoil, in drainageways as well as occurring randomly
• Somewhat poorly drained Cullowhee soils that are loamy in the upper part and 20 to 40 inches to strata high in rock
fragments, along stream channels
Similar inclusions:
• Whiteoak soils with sandy loam or loam surface texture
• Whiteoak soils with surface layers that have less organic matter, and lack the thick dark surface layer
• Stater soils that rarely flood for very brief duration, along stream channels

Land Use
Dominant Uses. Pasture, hayland, woodland
Other Uses. Fraser fir production and omamental crops
Agricultural Development
Cropland
Suitability: Poorly suited
Management concerns: Erodibility, steepness of slope, filth, soil fertility, herbicide retention, and climate
Management measures:
• Soils in this map unit are difficult to manage for cultivated crops because steepness of slope limits equipment use.
• Using resource management systems that include contour farming, conservation tillage, crop residue management,
striperopping, winter cover crops, and crop rotations which include grasses and legumes helps to reduce soil erosion,
maximize rainfall infiltration, increase available water, and improve soil fertility.
• Avoiding tillage during wet periods, incorporating crop residue or leaving residue on the soil surface helps to reduce
clods ing and crusting and increases rainfall infiltration.
• Soils in this map unit retain soil applied herbicides due to the high organic matter content of the soil surface. The
concentration of herbicides may be damaging to future crops.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase plant nutrient availability and
maximizes crop productivity.
• Slow air drainage may allow late spring frost to damage new growth in some years.
Pasture and Hayland
Suitability.- Suited to pasture; suited to poorly suited to hayland
Management concems: Equipment use, erodibility, herbicide retention, and soil fertility
Management measures.
• Steepness of slope may limit equipment use on steeper areas when harvesting hay crops.
• Preparing seedbeds on the contour or across the slope helps to reduce soil erosion and increases germination.
• Fencing livestock from creeks and streams helps to prevent streambank erosion and sedimentation.
• Soils in this map unit retain soil applied herbicides due to the high organic matter content of the soil surface. The
concentration of herbicides may be damaging to future crops.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase plant nutrient availability and
maximizes productivity when establishing, maintaining, or renovating pasture and hayland.
• Using rotational grazing, implementing a well planned clipping and harvesting schedule, and removing livestock in
time to allow forage plants to recover before winter dormancy helps to maintain pastures and increases productivity.
Orchard and Ornamental Crops
Suitability. Suited
Management concerns: Erodibility, steepness of slope, climate, root disease, ball and burlap harvesting, frost action,
herbicide retention, and sal fertility,
Management measures:
• Proper management is the key to maximizing productivity and minimizing plant stress and minimizing disease such
as phytophthora, on these soils.
• Establishing and maintaining sod between rows and on access roads helps to reduce the hazard of erosion.
• Proper channelization of water away from and not into fields helps to control phytophthora root disease caused by
restricted movement of air and water due to the high day content of the subsoil.
• When planting fraser fir, avoid toe slope and foot slope positions on the landscape in this map unit. Also avoid drains,
drainways, concave, and depressional areas where water would concentrate for prolonged periods of time. These
areas are more susceptible to phytophthora root disease.
• Slow air drainage may allow late spring frost to damage new growth in some years.

• Avoiding ball and burlap harvesting during extreme moisture conditions helps prevent fracture or deformation of the
ball and tearing of the roots.
• Maintaining plant cover or using mulch helps to reduce damage to roots caused by frost heaving.
• Using plant applied herbicides increases effectiveness as compared to soil applied herbicides which are tied -up by
organic matter.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase the availability of plant nutrients and
maximize productivity.
Woodland
Suitability.- Suited
Potential for commercial species: Moderately high for cove hardwoods
Productivity class: Moderately high for yellow -poplar
Management concerns: Steepness of slope, erodibility, seedling survival, and herbicide retention
Management measures:
• Designing roads on the contour and installing water control structures such as broad base dips, water bars, culverts
and avoiding diversion of water directly onto fill slopes helps to stabilize logging roads, skid trails, and landings.
Reseeding all disturbed areas with adapted grasses and legumes helps to prevent soil erosion.
• Leaving a buffer zone of trees and shrubs adjacent to streams helps to reduce siltation and provides shade for the
aquatic habitat.
• Avoid grazing livestock in areas managed for woodland.
• These soils are best reforested by managing for natural regeneration of hardwoods or planting improved varieties of
Eastern white pine.
• Replanting may be necessary on warm, south- to west -facing slopes because of reduced soil moisture. Planting
when the soil is moist for extended periods helps to increase seedling survival.
• Soil applied herbicides are retained due to herbicide -organic matter binding which may damage tree seedlings when
cropland is converted to woodland.
Urban Development
Dwellings
Suitability: Suited to poorly suited
Management concems. Erodibility, steepness of slope, seeps and springs, stones and boulders, and corrosivity
Management measures:
• Vegetating disturbed areas and using erosion control structures such as sediment fences and catch basins helps to
keep eroding soil on site.
Designing structures that conform to the natural slope helps to improve soil performance.
• Installing a subsurface drainage system around foundations helps to intercept water from seeps and springs.
Using corrosion -resistant materials helps to reduce the risk of damage to concrete.
• Large stones and boulders may be encountered during excavation.
Septic Tank Absorption Fields
Suitability: Poorly suited
Management concerns. Steepness of slope, restricted permeability and, seeps and springs
Management measures.
• Contact the local Health Department for guidance on sanitary facilities.
• Increasing the size of septic tank absorption field helps to improve performance.
Raking trench walls helps to reduce sealing of soil pores which may occur during the excavation of septic tank
absorption fields.
• Excavations may cut into seeps and springs. These areas should be avoided.
Installing distribution lines on the contour helps to improve performance of septic tank absorption fields.
kcal Roads and Streets

Suitability: Suited
Management concerns. Steepness of slope, low strength, erodibility, frost action, and seeps and springs
Management measures:
• Incorporating sand and gravel and compacting roadbeds helps to improve soil strength.
• Designing roads on the contour and installing water control structures such as broad base dips, waterbars, and
culverts helps to maintain road stability. Avoiding diversion of water directly onto fill slopes and vegetating cut and fill
slopes as soon as possible helps to prevent slippage and excessive soil erosion.
• Permanent surfacing of roads or using suitable subgrade or base material helps to reduce damage from frost
heaving.
• Intercepting and diverting underground water from seeps and springs helps to stabilize cut and fill slopes.
Lawns and Landscaping
Suitability. • Suited to poorly suited
Management concerns: Steepness of slope, erodibility, soil compaction, frost action, herbicide retention, large stones
and boulders, climate, and soil fertility
Management measures.
• Designing plantings on natural contours helps to increase water infiltration. Vegetating disturbed areas and using
erosion control structures such as sediment fences and catch basins helps to keep eroding soil on site.
Avoiding heavy equipment use on areas to be landscaped helps to prevent soil compaction.
• Using mulch helps to reduce damage to newly established landscape plants caused by frost heaving.
• Using plant applied herbicides increases effectiveness as compared to soil applied herbicides which are tied -up by
organic matter.
• Removing the large stones and boulders and limiting the use of equipment to the larger, open areas help to improve
the suitability of these soils.
• Slow air drainage may allow late spring frost to damage new growth in some years.
• Using lime, fertilizer, mulch, and irrigation helps to establish lawns and landscape plants.
• Stockpile topsoil from disturbed areas and replace it before landscaping.
Interpretive Groups
Land capability classification: Me
Woodland ordination symbol. 7R for yellow -poplar

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PnC=Pineola gravelly loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, stony
Setting
Landscape: Intermediate mountains in the central and northeast central part of the county
Elevation range: 3,400 to 4,400 feet
Landform: Mountain ridges and sideslopes
Landform position. Ridgetops and upper sideslopes
Shape of areas. Irregularly shaped
Size of areas: 2 to 150 acres
Composition
Pineola soils and similar inclusions: 85 percent
Dissimilar inclusions: 15 percent
Typical Profile
Surface layer.-
0 to 7 inches=dark brown gravelly loam
Subsoil:
7 to 20 inches=yellowish brown clay loam
20 to 26 inches=brownish yellow loam
Underlying material:
26 to 32 inches=brownish yellow and very pale brown gravelly loam saprolite
32 to 61 inches=multicolored, soft weathered, metasiltstone bedrock
Soil Properties and Qualities
Depth class. Moderately deep
Drainage class. Well drained
General texture class: Loamy
Permeability. Moderate
Depth to seasonal high water table: Greater than 6.0 feet below the soil surface
Hazard of flooding. None
Shrink swell potential• Low
Slope class. Strongly sloping
Extent of erosion: Slight, less than 25 percent of the original surface layer has been removed
Hazard of water erosion. Severe
Rock fragments on the surface: Widely scattered surface stones and cobbles that average about 10 to 24 inches in
diameter and 25 to 75 feet apart
Surface layer organic matter content Moderate to high
Potential frost action: Moderate
Parent material. • Residuum affected by sal creep in the upper part, weathered from felsic to mafic low-grade
metamorphic rock
Depth to bedrock: 20 to 40 inches
Minor Components
Dissimilar inclusions:
• Soils with depth to bedrock at greater than 60 inches scattered randomly throughout the map unit
• Soils with depth to soft or hard bedrock at less than 20 inches on shoulder slopes and scattered randomly throughout
the map unit
• Whiteoak soils that are colluvial in nature with depth to bedrock at greater than 60 inches in saddles and on toe
slopes
• Randomly scattered areas of rock outcrop
Similar inclusions:

• Mineola soils with a fine sandy loam or sandy loam surface texture in the fine earth fraction
• Pineola soils which have a lighter colored surface layer or with a thinner dark surface layer
• Crossnore soils which have less day in the subsoil
• Soils with depth to hard bedrock at 20 to 40 inches
• Soils with depth to soft bedrock at 40 to 60 inches
Land Use
Dominant Uses. Woodland, fraser fir production, ornamentals
Other Uses. Pasture and hayland, and building site development
Agricultural Development
Cropland
Suitability: Suited
Management concerns: Erodibility, filth, herbicide retention, climate, and rooting depth and droughtiness, and soil
fertility
Management measures:
• Using resource management systems that include contour farming, conservation tillage, crop residue management,
striperopping, winter cover crops, and crop rotations which include grasses and legumes helps to reduce sal erosion,
maximize rainfall infiltration, increase available water, and improve soil fertility.
• Avoiding tillage during wet periods, incorporating crop residue or leaving residue on the soil surface helps to reduce
clodding and crusting and increases rainfall infiltration.
• Soils in this map unit retain soil applied herbicides due to the high organic matter content of the soil surface. The
concentration of herbicides may be damaging to future crops.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase plant nutrient availability and
maximizes crop productivity.
• Slow air drainage may allow late spring frost to damage new growth in some years.
• Incorporating plant residue helps to improve water holding capacity and using shallow rooted crops helps to
overcome the moderately deep rooting depth of Pineola soils.
Pasture and Hayland
Suitability. • Well suited
Management concerns. Equipment use, erodibility, herbicide retention, and rooting depth and droughtiness, and soil
fertility
Management measures:
• Preparing seedbeds on the contour when renovating pastures and establishing seedbeds helps to prevent further soil
erosion and increases germination.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase plant nutrient availability and
maximizes productivity when establishing, maintaining, or renovating pasture and hayland.
• Soils in this map unit retain soil applied herbicides due to the high organic matter content of the soil surface. The
concentration of herbicides may be damaging to future crops.
• Using rotational grazing, implementing a well planned clipping and harvesting schedule, and removing livestock in
time to allow forage plants to recover before winter dormancy helps to maintain pastures and increases productivity.
Orchard and Ornamental Crops
Suitability. Suited
Management concerns. Erodibility, root disease, frost action, soil fertility, herbicide retention, rooting depth, and ball
and burlap harvesting
Management measures.
• Proper management is the key to maximizing productivity and minimizing plant stress and minimizing disease such
as phytophthora, on these soils.

• Establishing and maintaining sod between rows and on access roads helps to reduce the hazard of erosion.
• Maintaining plant cover or using mulch helps to reduce damage to roots caused by frost heaving.
• Proper channelization of water away from and not into fields helps to control phytophthora root disease caused by
restricted movement of air and water due to the high day content of the subsoil.
• Soils in this map unit may retain soil applied herbicides due to the high clay content The concentration of herbicides
may be damaging to future crops.
• Moderately deep rooting depth may make Pineola soils in this map unit difficult to manage for ornamental and
orchard crops because of low available water and windthrow hazard.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase the availability of plant nutrients and
maximize productivity.
• Avoiding ball and burlap harvesting during extreme moisture conditions helps prevent fracture or deformation of the
ball and tearing of the roots.
• Using supplemental irrigation and crop varieties adapted to droughty conditions helps to increase productivity.
Woodland
Suitability. • Well suited
Productivity class: High for eastern white pine
Management concerns: Erodibility, equipment use, seeming survival, and windthrow hazard
Management measures.
• Designing roads on the contour and installing water control structures such as broad base dips, water bars, culverts
and avoiding diversion of water directly onto fill slopes helps to stabilize logging roads, skid trails, and landings.
Reseeding all disturbed areas with adapted grasses and legumes helps to prevent soil erosion.
• Leaving a buffer zone of trees and shrubs amjacent to streams helps to reduce siltation and provides shade for the
aquatic habitat.
• Avoid grazing livestock in areas managed for woodland.
Avoiding logging operations during periods when the soil is saturated helps to prevent rutting of the soil surface and
damage to tree roots due to soil compaction.
Using improved varieties of Eastern white pine helps to increase productivity.
Productivity may be limited on areas of Pineola soils because of the limited rooting depth of these soils.
Replanting may be necessary on warm, south- to west -facing slopes because of reduced soil moisture or in areas of
higher clay content in the subsoil. Planting when the soil is moist for extended periods helps to increase seeding
survival.
Urban Development
Dwellings
Suitability: Suited
Management concerns. Steepness of slope, erodibility, corrosivity, and depth to bedrock
Management measures.
• Designing structures to conform with natural slopes helps to improve soil performance.
Vegetating disturbed areas and using erosion control structures such as sediment fences and catch basins helps to
keep eroding soil on site.
Using corrosion -resistant materials for foundations and basements helps to reduce the risk of damage to concrete.
• The soft bedrock underlying the soils in this map unit does not require special equipment for excavation but is difficult
to revegatate or to pack if used in fill slopes.
Septic Tank Absorption Fields
Suitability.. Poorly suited
Management concerns. Depth to soft bedrock, permeability and steepness of slope
Management measures:
Contact the local Health Department for guidance on sanitary facilities.
• This map unit is difficult to manage for septic tank absorption fields because the dominant soils are moderately deep
to soft bedrock.

• Increasing the size of septic tank absorption field helps to improve performance
• Raking trench walls helps to reduce sealing of soil pores which may occur during the excavation of septic tank
absorption fields.
• Installing distribution lines on the contour helps to improve performance of septic tank absorption fields.
Local Roads and Streets
Suitability. • Suited
Management concerns: Depth to bedrock, frost action,
erodibility, and steepness of slope
Management measures:
• Designing roads on the contour and installing water control structures such as broad base dips, waterbars, and
culverts helps to maintain road stability. Avoiding diversion of water directly onto fill slopes and vegetating cut and fill
slopes as soon as possible helps to prevent slippage and excessive soil erosion.
• Permanent surfacing of roads or using suitable subgrade or base material helps to reduce damage from frost
heaving.
• The soft bedrock underlying the soils in this map unit should not require special equipment for excavation but are
difficult to vegetate or to pack if used in fill slopes.
Lawns and Landscaping
Suitability. Suited
Management concems. Steepness of slope, erodibility, soil fertility, frost action, and soil compaction
Management measures.
• Designing plantings on natural contours helps to increase water infiltration. Vegetating disturbed areas and using
erosion control structures such as sediment fences and catch basins helps to keep eroding soil on site.
• Using lime, fertilizer, mulch, irrigation, and varieties adapted to droughty conditions helps to establish lawns and
landscape plants.
Using mulch helps to reduce damage to newly established landscape plants caused by frost heaving.
• Avoiding heavy equipment use on areas to be landscaped helps to prevent soil compaction.
lnterpreSve Groups
Land capability classificafion: IVe
Woodland ordination symbol. 10D for eastern white pine

PnD=Pineola gravelly loam,15 to 25 percent slopes, stony
Setting
Landscape: Intermediate mountains in the central and northeast central part of the county
Elevation range: 3,400 to 4,600 feet
Landform: Mountain ridges and slopes
Landform position: Ridgetops and upper sideslopes
Shape of areas: Irregularly shaped
Size of areas. 2 to 275 acres
Composition
Pineola soils and similar inclusions: 85 percent
Dissimilar inclusions: 15 percent
Typical Profile
Surface layer.
0 to 7 inches=dark brown gravelly loam
Subsoil.
7 to 20 inches=yellowish brown clay loam
20 to 26 inches=brownish yellow loam
Underlying material:
26 to 32 inches=brownish yellow and very pale brown gravelly loam saprolite
32 to 61 inches=multicolored, soft weathered, metasiltstone bedrock
Soil Properties and Qualities
Depth class: Moderately deep
Drainage class. Well drained
General texture class. Loamy
Permeability. Moderate
Depth to seasonal high water table: Greater than 6.0 feet below the sal surface
Hazard of flooding. None
Shrink -swell potenfial.• Low
Slope class: Moderately steep
Extent of erosion: Slight, less than 25 percent of the original surface layer has been removed
Hazard of water erosion: Very severe
Rock fragments on the surface: Widely scattered surface stones and cobbles that average about 10 to 24 inches in
diameter and 25 to 75 feet apart
Surface layer organic matter content Moderate to high
Potential frost action. Moderate
Parent material. Residuum affected by sal creep in the upper part, weathered from felsic to mafic low-grade
metamorphic rock
Depth to bedrock: 20 to 40 inches
Minor Components
Dissimilar inclusions:
• Soils with depth to bedrock at greater than 60 inches scattered randomly throughout the map unit
• Soils with depth to soft or hard bedrock at less than 20 inches on shoulder slopes and scattered randomly throughout
the map unit
• Whiteoak soils which are colluvial in nature with depth to bedrock at greater than 60 inches in saddles and on toe
slopes
• Randomly scattered areas of rock outcrop

Similar inclusions.
• Pineola soils with a fine sandy loam or sandy loam surface texture in the fine earth fraction
• Pineola soils which have a lighter colored surface layer or with a thinner dark surface layer
• Crossnore soils which have less clay in the subsoil
• Soils with depth to hard bedrock at 20 to 40 inches
• Soils with depth to soft bedrock at 40 to 60 inches
Land Use
Dominant Uses: Woodland, fraser fir production, ornamentals
Other Uses. Pasture and hayland, and building site development
Agricultural Development
Cropland
Suitability: Poorly suited
Management concerns: Steepness of slope, erodibility, filth, herbicide retention, climate, and rooting depth and
droughtiness, and soil fertility
Management measures:
• This map unit is difficult to manage for cultivated crops because the slope limits the use of equipmnet.
• Using resource management systems that include contour farming, conservation tillage, crop residue management,
striperopping, winter cover crops, and crop rotations which include grasses and legumes helps to reduce soil erosion,
maximize rainfall infiltration, increase available water, and improve soil fertility.
• Avoiding tillage during wet periods, incorporating crop residue or leaving residue on the soil surface helps to reduce
clodding and crusting and increases rainfall infiltration.
• Avoiding tillage during wet periods, incorporating crop residue or leaving residue on the soil surface helps to reduce
clodding and crusting and increases rainfall infiltration.
• Soils in this map unit retain soil applied herbicides due to the high organic matter content of the soil surface. The
concentration of herbicides may be damaging to future crops.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase plant nutrient availability and
maximizes crop productivity.
• Slow air drainage may allow late spring frost to damage new growth in some years.
• Incorporating plant residue helps to improve water holding capacity and using shallow rooted crops helps to
overcome the moderately deep rooting depth of Pineola soils.
Pasture and Hayland
Suitability: Suited to pasture; suited to poorly suited to hayland
Management concerns: Equipment use, erodibility, herbicide retention, and rooting depth and droughtiness, and soil
fertility
Management measures.
• Steepness of slope may limit equipment use on steeper areas when harvesting hay crops.
• Preparing seedbeds on the contour when renovating pastures and establishing seedbeds helps to prevent further soil
erosion and increases germination.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase plant nutrient availability and
maximizes productivity when establishing, maintaining, or renovating pasture and hayland.
• Soils in this map unit retain soil applied herbicides due to the high organic matter content of the soil surface. The
concentration of herbicides may be damaging to future crops.
• Using rotational grazing, implementing a well planned clipping and harvesting schedule, and removing livestock in
time to allow forage plants to recover before winter dormancy helps to maintain pastures and increases productivity.
Orchard and Ornamental Crops
Suitability. • Suited

Management concerns: Erodibility, root disease, frost action, soil fertility, herbicide retention, rooting depth, and ball
and burlap harvesting
Management measures:
• Proper management is the key to maximizing productivity and minimizing plant stress and minimizing disease such
as phytophthora, on these soils.
• Establishing and maintaining sod between rows and on access roads helps to reduce the hazard of erosion.
• Maintaining plant cover or using mulch helps to reduce damage to roots caused by frost heaving.
Proper channelization of water away from and not into fields helps to control phytophthora root disease caused by
restricted movement of air and water due to the high clay content of the subsoil.
• Soils in this map unit may retain soil applied herbicides due to the high clay content The concentration of herbicides
may be damaging to future crops.
• Moderately deep rooting depth may make Pineola soils in this map unit difficult to manage for ornamental and
orchard crops because of low available water and windthrow hazard.
• Following lime and fertilizer recommendations from soil tests helps to increase the availability of plant nutrients and
maximize productivity.
• Avoiding ball and burlap harvesting during extreme moisture conditions helps prevent fracture or deformation of the
ball and tearing of the roots.
• Using supplemental irrigation and crop varieties adapted to droughty conditions helps to increase productivity.
Woodland
Suitability: Suited
Productivity class: High for eastern white pine
Management concerns: Erodibility, equipment use, seedling survival, and windthrow hazard
Management measures:
• Designing roads on the contour and installing water control structures such as broad base dips, water bars, culverts
and avoiding diversion of water directly onto fill slopes helps to stabilize logging roads, skid trails, and landings.
Reseeding all disturbed areas with adapted grasses and legumes helps to prevent soil erosion.
• Leaving a buffer zone of trees and shrubs a4acent to streams helps to reduce siltation and provides shade for the
aquatic habitat.
Avoid grazing livestock in areas managed for woodland.
Avoiding logging operations during periods when the soil is saturated helps to prevent rutting of the soil surface and
damage to tree roots due to soil compaction.
Using improved varieties of Eastern white pine helps to increase productivity.
• Productivity may be limited on areas of Pineola soils because of the limited rooting depth of these soils.
• Replanting may be necessary on warm, south- to west -facing slopes because of reduced soil moisture or in areas of
higher clay content in the subsoil. Planting when the soil is moist for extended periods helps to increase seedling
survival.
Urban Development
Dwellings
Suitability. Suited to poorly suited
Management concerns. Steepness of slope, erodbility, corrosivity, and depth to bedrock
Management measures:
Designing structures to conform with natural slopes helps to improve soil performance.
Vegetating disturbed areas and using erosion control structures such as sediment fences and catch basins helps to
keep eroding soil on site.
• Using corrosion -resistant materials for foundations and basements helps to reduce the risk of damage to concrete.
• The soft bedrock underlying the soils in this map unit does not require special equipment for excavation but is difficult
to revegatate or to pack if used in fill slopes.
Septic Tank Absorption Fields
Suitability. Poorly suited

Management concerns. Depth to soft bedrock, permeability and steepness of slope
Management measures:
• Contact the local Health Department for guidance on sanitary facilities.
• This map unit is difficult to manage for septic tank absorption fields because the dominant soils are moderately deep
to soft bedrock.
• Increasing the size of septic tank absorption field helps to improve performance
• Raking trench walls helps to reduce sealing of soil pores which may occur during the excavation of septic tank
absorption fields.
• Installing dstribution lines on the contour helps to improve performance of septic tank absorption fields.
Local Roads and Streets
Suitability. Suited
Management concerns: Depth to bedrock, frost action,
erodibility, and steepness of slope
Management measures:
• Designing roads on the contour and installing water control structures such as broad base dips, waterbars, and
culverts helps to maintain road stability. Avoiding diversion of water directly onto fill slopes and vegetating cut and fill
slopes as soon as possible helps to prevent slippage and excessive soil erosion.
• Permanent surfacing of roads or using suitable subgrade or base material helps to reduce damage from frost
heaving.
• The soft bedrock underlying the soils in this map unit should not require special equipment for excavation but are
difficult to vegetate or to pack if used in fill slopes.
Lawns and Landscaping
Suitabilif). Suited to poorly suited
Management concerns: Steepness of slope, erodibility, soil fertility, frost action, and sal compaction
Management measures:
• Designing plantings on natural contours helps to increase water infiltration. Vegetating disturbed areas and using
erosion control structures such as sediment fences and catch basins helps to keep eroding sal on site.
• Using lime, fertilizer, mulch, irrigation, and varieties adapted to droughty conditions helps to establish lawns and
landscape plants.
• Using mulch helps to reduce damage to newly established landscape plants caused by frost heaving.
• Avoiding heavy equipment use on areas to be landscaped helps to prevent soil compaction.
Interpretive Groups
Land capability classificafion: Me
Woodland ordination symbol 1OR for eastern white pine

UdC=Udorthents-Urban land complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes
Setting
Landscape: Intermountain hills, low, intermediate, and high mountains throughout the county
Elevation range: 2,700 to 5,000 feet
Landform: Variable
Landform position: Variable
Shape of areas. Irregular
Size of areas: 2 to 100 acres
Udorthents and similar inclusions: 60 percent
Urban land: 30
Dissimilar inclusions: 10 percent
Composition
Typical Profile
Udorthents consists of borrow areas, revegetated mine spoil areas, cut and fill areas where the soil and underlying
material have been removed and placed on an adjacent sites, such as major highways, golf courses, and commercial
sites. Other areas included in the map unit are landfills, borrow pits and recreational areas such as ball fields. A typical
pedon is not given due to the variable nature of the soil.
Urban land consists of impervious areas that are covered by buildings, roads, and parking lots
Soil Properties and Qualities
Properties are variable for udorthents and dependent on the type of fill material used or the type of rock exposed at the
surface
Depth class. Variable, but predominantly very deep
Drainage class. Well drained to poorly drained
General texture class. Loamy
Permeability. Very rapid to slow
Depth to seasonal high water table: Variable, commonly greater than 6 feet
Hazard of flooding: Variable, commonly none or rare
Shrink -swell potenffal.• Low
Slope class: Nearly level to moderately steep, sides can be very steep to nearly vertical
Hazard of water erosion: Moderate to very severe
Rock fragments on the surface: Usually removed but occasionally a few fragments remain
Surface layer organic matter content Low due to disturbance
Potengal frost action. Low to moderate
Parent material. Loamy fill material
Depth to bedrock. Predominantly greater than 60 inches
Other distinctive properties. Subject to down slope movement when lateral support is removed and to differential
settling
Minor Components
Dissimilar inclusions:
• Areas of undisturbed soils around the edge of the units
• Areas of Udorthents with depth to bedrock at less than 60 inches and possibly at or near the surface
• Areas of Udorthents with slopes greater than 15 percent
• Pits filled with water
• Areas of Udorthents and Urban land adjacent to streams that are subject to frequent or occasional flooding

Similar inclusions:
• Areas of Udorthents that contain asphalt, wood, glass and other waste material
Land Use
Onsite investigation is needed before the use and management of specific areas are planned
Dominant Uses. Built-up areas with parking lots, buildings, schools, towns, borrow areas, highway right-of-way
corridors, and abandoned or active mines
Other Uses. Building site development
Agricultural Development
Cropland
Suitability: Unsuited
Management concerns: This map unit is severely limited for crop production because of highly variable soil properties.
Another site should be selected with better suited soils. An on site investigation is needed to determine the suitability
and limitations of any area within this map unit
Pasture and Hayland
Suitability. Unsuited
Management concems. This map unit is severely limited for pasture and hayland because of highly variable soil
properties. Another site should be selected with better suited soils. An on site investigation is needed to determine the
suitability and limitations of any area within this map unit
Orchard and Ornamental Crops
Suitability. Unsuited
Management concems. This map unit is severely limited for orchard and ornamental crops because of highly variable
soil properties. Another site should be selected with better suited soils. An on site investigation is needed to determine
the suitability and limitations of any area within this map unit
Woodland
Suitability: Unsuited
Management concerns: This map unit is severely limited for woodland because of highly variable soil properties.
Another site should be selected with better suited soils. An on site investigation is needed to determine the suitability
and limitations of any area within this map unit
Urban Development
Dwellings
Suitability. • Unsuited
Management concems: Highly disturbed soils
Management measures. An on site investigation is needed to determine the suitability and limitations of any area within
this map unit
Septic Tank Absorption Fields

Suitability. Unsuited
Management concerns: Highly disturbed soils
Management measures: This map unit is severely limited for septic tank absorption fields because of highly variable
soil properties. Contact the local Health Department for additional guidance.
Local Roads and Streets
Suitability. Unsuited
Management concerns. Highly disturbed soils
Management measures. An on site investigation is needed to determine the suitability and limitations of any area within
this map unit.
Lawns and Landscaping
Suitability. • Unsuited
Management concerns. Highly disturbed soils
Management measures. An on site investigation is needed to determine the suitability and limitations of any area within
this snap unit
II Interpretive Groups
Land capability classification: Udorthents=Vle; Urban=Vll Is
Woodland ordination symbol: Not assigned

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