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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0029882_Regional Office Historical File 2007 to 2017Facility information NPDES permit #: NC0029882 Buncombe County Facility name: Briarwood Subdivision WWTP WWTP class: II WWTP type: 0.0075 MGD metal extended aeration package plant consisting of: (no bar screen); aeration basin with dual blowers providing diffused air; rectangular hoppered clarifier with dual skimmer and sludge returns; (no aerobic digestor); tablet chlorinator; chlorine contact chamber; and tablet dechlorinator. Note: Annual Average Flow: Collection System: Development: Sludge Management: WWTP location: Responsible official: Responsible "'s title: Official's location: Phone numbers 828-683-3791 828-683-3563 828-275-3563 cell 828-697-0063 828-697-0065 828-674-8169 828-674-8171 This is an excellent activated sludge seed plant. 0.0021 MGD (3 year average: 2007-2010) WQCSD0425 - 13 connections Consists of 12 residential homes serving a population of 36 and one construction business. Commercial hauler (Mike Lusk's Septic Service) to the City of Brevard's and MSD's WWTPs. Dix Creek Road # 1 (NCSR 1309), Leicester; southeast of Georgetown Bertha S. Burnette owner 41 Dix Creek Road # 1; Leicester, NC 28748 Bertha Burnette - home David E. Burnette — (Bertha's son) - @ home " — (construction warehouse) James & James Env. Mgmt.-ORC contractor & lab " -fax Harry — cell Juanita - cell �Y1 5-e Operator information Contract ORC : James & James Env. Mgmt.-ORC contractor & lab Physical address: 3801 Asheville Hwy.; Hendersonville, NC 28791 Mailing address: PO Box 519; Mountain Home, NC 28758 Permit information Date issued: 12-1-2010 Expiration date: 10-31-2015 Stream information Stream: Dix Creek River basin: French Broad River Basin Sub -basin: 04-03-02 Quad: Enka, NC Grid: E 8 SW Stream classification: C Drainage area sq mi: no data Instream Waste Conc.: no data Average stream flow: no data Summer 7Q10 cfs: 0.5 Winter 7Q10 cfs: 0.6 Other information Directions: From 1-40 West, go 2 miles. Merge onto 1-240 West at Exit 52-B. Go 5.8 miles. 1-240 West becomes US Alt 74 W / US 19 & 23. Go 1.3 miles. Turn right onto NC 63 / New Leceister Highway. Go 4.4 miles. Turn left onto Newfound Road (NCSR 1004). Go 0.8 miles. Turn left onto Dix Road Number Two. Go 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Dix Creek Road Number One. The WWTP is located on a gravel road on the right, just before David Burnette's construction business & warehouse. A;A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 10, 2010 Bertha S. Burnette Briarwood Subdivision 41 Dix Creek One Road Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Subject Dear Ms. Burnette: Issuance of NPDES Permit No. NCO029882 Briarwood Subdivision WWTP Buncombe 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 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). This final permit contains no changes from the Draft permit mailed to you on September 15, 2010. 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 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Guerra at telephone number (919) 807-6387 or email at (bob.guerra(a)ncdenr.gov). Sincere) oleen H. Sullins Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO029882 cc: NPDES Unit Central files sl%e ill: Regional Office-/ Surface W .ater-P_k -ctior (Roger.edwards(d)r Technical and Assistance Certification Unit — (iames.pugh(a�ncdenr.gov) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 - Phone: 919-807-6387 \ FAX: 919-807-6495 \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wglhome An Equal opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer D NOV 2 3 2010 OV) (610pyi 1 QUALITY SECTION �) ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE NorthCarolina ;Vaturmllry Permit NC002,9882 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 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, Bertha S. Burnette is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Briarwood Subdivision WWTP Dix Creek Road Number One (NCSR 1309) Southeast of Georgetown Buncombe County to receiving waters designated as Dix Creek in the French Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective December 1, 2010. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2015. Signed this day November 10, 2010. Keen H. u ins, 5irector ,0/_Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge, are hereby superseded and, as of this issuance, any previously issued permit describing this treatment facility or 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 described herein. Bertha S. Burnette is hereby authorized to: 1.' Continue to operate an existing 0.0075 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting of H the following treatment components: ♦ Manual bar screen ♦ Extended aeration basin with dual blowers ♦ Rectangular Clarifier with skimmer and sludge return ♦ Aerobic digestor ♦ Tablet chlorinator ♦ Dechlorination ♦ Chlorine contact chamber 2. This facility is located on Dix Creek Road Number One (NCSR 1309) southeast of Georgetown at the Briarwood Subdivision WWTP in Buncombe County. 3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Dix Creek, classified C waters in the French Broad River Basin. D. \� / (� mil/ �tt � �if� • oAll , • Bertha S. Burnette Briarwood Subdivision WWTP Utitude: 35. 36' 19" N State Grid: Enka Longitude: 820 40' 33" W Permitted Flow: 0.0075 MGD Recei.ing Stream: Dix Creek Stream Class: C Drainage Basin: French Broad River Basin Sub -Basin: 04-03-02 Outfall 001 Facility Location not to scale North NPDES Permit No.'N00029882 Buncombe County Perm it-N C0029882 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective .date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS h LIMITS w MONITORING REQUIREMENTS • i Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location Average Maximum Frequency:, h 3 50050 - Flow 0:0075 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent- 00310 - BOD, 5-day, 201 C 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent 00530�- Total Suspended 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent Solids 00610 - NH3 as N 2/Month .Grab- Effluent 31616 - Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100ml Weekly Grab Effluent (geometric mean) 50060 - Total Residual 28 pg/L 2/Week Grab Effluent Chlorine 00010 - Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent 00400 — pH 6.0 — 9.0 Standard Units Weekly Grab Effluent Footnotes: 1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/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 ug/L. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 1 of 18 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 Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 2 of 18 totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply: ➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters ➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. Daily Sampling Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DWO or "the Division" The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. EPA The United States Environmental Protection Agency Facility Closure Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]' shall be considered = 1. Version 712009 iNj?DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 3 of 18 Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream samples). Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA. Instantaneous flow measurement A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. Monthly Average (concentration limits 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 propeM 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. Lip —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 limit), The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Section B. General Conditions 1. Duty to Comply The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41]. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 4 of 18 b. The CWA provides that any person who violates secdon[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 knoivin,gly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1219 (g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)] 2. Duty to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41 (d)]. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 Version 712009 l-4'DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 of 18 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 (]. 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. Severabili1y 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. 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 Version 712009 iN PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 6of18 term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures . (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22]. b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if- 1 . The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; 2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and 3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22] c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: "1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (0]. 13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Version 712009 iNPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 7 of 18 Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls 1. Certified Operator Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201]. The ORC of each Class I facility must: ➢ Visit the facility 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 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 (CA- 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)] Version 712009 iN PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 8 of 18 The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)] (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II. E. 6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section. (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section. 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 Version 712009 lv i'DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 9 of 18 reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124) 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.st.tte.nc.us/lab/cert.htm) for information regarding laboratory certifications. Version 712009 iN PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 10 of 18 Personnel conducting testing of field -certified parameters must hold the appropriate field parameter certifications. Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41]. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. Penalties for Tampering The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41]. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including: ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit ➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.41]: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses; e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and f. The results of such analyses. 8. Inspection and Entry The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; Version 712009 i-4PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 11 of 18 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 122.410)]. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR 122.29 (b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, not to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1). c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)]. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person without approval from the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)]. 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (I)MR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)]. Version 712009 iN PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 12 of 18 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 (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)]. 8. Other Information Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)]. 9. Noncompliance Notification The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall -also file a written report within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41]. 12. Annual Performance Reports Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. Version 712009 .NFDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 13 of 18 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 / DWQ / Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A. Construction The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment capacity, nor change the treatment process (es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (Atq permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B. Groundwater Monitoring The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (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. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of notification by the Division. Section E. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 14 of 18 adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Definitions In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities: Indirect Discharge or Industrial User Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section 307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (b) (i) and (j)] Interference Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTWs NPDES Permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (13)] Pass Through A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of the POTWs NPDES permit, or of an instream water quality standard. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (23)] Publicly Owned Treatment Works A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a treatment works. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (27)] "Significant Industrial User" or "SIU" An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (34)]: (a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or; (b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of the maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, or; (c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or; (d) is, regardless of Parts (a), (b), and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW, the Division, or the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTWs operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement or POTWs receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTWs sludge disposal options. Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the operation of the POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.2] All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)]: Version 712009 iNIJDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 18 1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, including pump and hauled waste, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and 2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit. 3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards. 2. Prohibited Discharges a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)] b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5 (b)]: 1. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60. degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; 2. Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges; 3. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; 4. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; 5. Heat in amounts which will may inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits; 6. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause interference or pass through; 7. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; 8. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW. C. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the WWTP, including slug loads and other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or the operation of the WWTP. The Permittee shall report such discharges into the WWTP to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge, the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 16 of 18 and times; and if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance, 3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system. 4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharger sending its effluent to the permitted system to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and locally derived limits and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 2H.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)] 5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section D. Pretreatment Programs Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)] The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA, 40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3. 1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SILO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 (1), (2)] 2. Industrial Waste Survey UWS) The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required by 40 CFR 403.8 (fl (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 0) (1)], including identification of all industrial users and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industrial users and identification of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph B, 2, c, of this Part. 3. Monitoring Plan The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) and .0905] 4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Version 712009 )ES Permit Standard Conditions Page 17 of 18 Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5 (c) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909. 5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8 (f) (1) (iii); NCGS 143- 215.67 (a)] 6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (6) and .0905; NCGS 143- 215.1 (a) (8)] POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(d); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)]_ The Permittee must: a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled at least once per calendar year; For the purposes of this paragraph, "organic compounds" means the types of compounds listed in 40 CFR 136.3(a), Tables IC, ID, and IF, as amended. 8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment pen -nit, or in 15A NCAC 211.0908. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(4) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR 122.440) (2)] 9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; 40 CFR 4038(f)(5)] 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR) The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues. Version 712009 'DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 18 of 18 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; Industrial Data Summary Forms ( 54 ;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 214.0908(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. Version 712009 Frazier, Wanda From: Frazier, Wanda Sent: Wednesday, October 13-, 2010 1:57 PM To: 'Bob Guerra' Cc: Edwards, Roger Subject: Draft Permit 2010 NCO029882 Briarwood Subdivision Attachments: pdf 9-15-10. pdf; NCO029882 12-30-09. pdf; NCO029882 12-19-08.pdf; NCO029882 4-29-08.pdf; NCO029882 2-20-07.pdf; 29882 a cover page 2010.doc :.. I met with the contract operator and did an inspection at this facility on 12-30-2009. Everything looked good. Attached are the last 4 inspection reports and most recent facility info cover page (2010). Here's what I would change for the Briarwood Subdivision draft permit: Supplement to permit cover page: (see attachment) Continue to operate: 0.0075 MGD extended aeration package plant consisting of: manual bar screen; aeration basin with dual blowers providing diffused air; rectangular clarifier with skimmer and sludge returns; aerobic digestor; tablet chlorinator; chlorine contact chamber; and tablet dechlorinator. WWTP location: Dix Creek Road Number One (NCSR 1309), Leicester; southeast of Georgetown (Note: The owner lives at 41 Dix Creek Road Number One; Leicester, NC 28748. The WWTP does not have an address other than that above.) I feel that everything else in the attached documents is accurate. ARO recommends renewal of this permit. Let me know if you have questions or comments. Thanks, 1 Wanda Wanda Frazier Email: Wanda.Frazier@ncdenr.gov North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662 Direct line: 828-296-4662 Fax: 828-299-7043 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: Edwards, Roger Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:39 AM To: Frazier, Wanda Cc: Haynes, Keith Subject: FW: Draft permits FYI.....draft NPDES permits...... please review and let Bob know if you see errors. Thanks, Roger Edwards - Roger.Edwards@ncdenr.gov North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality - Surface Water Protection 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 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: Guerra, Bob Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 2:11 PM To: Edwards, Roger; Pugh, James L. Subject: Draft permits The attached permits were put out on public notice today. Questions/comments welcomed as always. 2 is FRif FWA C8VERR I North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource 11 Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director Bertha S. Bumette Briarwood Subdivision 41 Dix Creek One Road Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Dear Ms. Burette: i+ September 15, 2010 Subject: Draft NPDES Permit Permit No. NCO029882 Briarwood Subdivision 1 Buncombe County Dee Freeman Secretary Enclosed with this letter is.a copy.of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very carefully to a thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains. The following procedure has been recently imple nted by DWQ: Total residual chlorine (TRC) compliancelevel chanced to 50u4/L. Effective March 1, 2008, the Division received E approval to allow 50 ug/L TRC compliance level. A_footnote regarding this change has been added to the effluent limitations page i t ie draft permit. This draft permit contains the following changes from your existing permit: • Footnote #1 has been modified to Include the following additional Total Residual Chlorine Lar report all effluent TRC values -reported by a NC certified laboratory including.field certified. However, ug/I will be treated as zero for compliance purposes' • Footnote # 2 has been deleted. • One "Effluent Characteristic" for Total residual chlorine has been deleted Concurrent with this transmittal, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft as required by the EPA by newspapers having circulation in the general Buncombe County area. Following the 30-day public comment pi review all pertinent comments and take appropriate action prior to issuing a final NPDES permit. Should you wish to correct errors or provide comments regarding this draft please contact the DENR / DWQ / I later than 30 days after receiving this document If you have questions concerning the draft permit for your .me by e-mail (bob.gueraRncdenr.gov) or at (919) 807-6387. .' Bob Guerra Compliance & Expedited Permits Unit Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO029882 (DRAFT) cc: NPDES Unit Asheville Regional Office / Surface Water Protection (Roaer.edwardsOncdenr.00v) (ecopy) Technical and Assistance Certification Unit— (iames.ouah0ncdenr.aov) (ecopy) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1611 Location* 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone:919.807-M1FAX:91U07-64%1CustanerSer ice:1-877-623.6748 Internet t0J/portal.ncdenr.orglwebAgAome An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer 'The facility shall values below 50 shing a notice in the Division will Program no please contact STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other and regulations promulgated and adopted. by the North Carolina Environmental A Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amende to receiving waters designated as Dix Creek in the French Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective xxxx, xx 2010. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October Signed this day xxxx, xx 2010. DRAFT ' Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission NC0029882 'h. i I i ul standards • I conditions set i i i 31, 2015. SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or hereby superseded and, as of this issuance, any previously issued.permit treatment facility or bearing this number is no longer effective: Therefore, authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the perry requirements, terms, and provisions described herein. Bertha S. Burnette is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0075 MGD wastewater treatment the following treatment components: ♦ Extended aeration basin ♦ Clarifier ♦ Tablet chlorinator ♦ Dechlorination ♦ Chlorine contact chamber 2. This facility is located on Dix Creek Road (NCSR 1309) southeast of the Briarwood Subdivision WWTP in Buncombe. County. 3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on into Dix Creek, classified C waters in the French Broad River Basin. :narge, are ;ribing this exclusive consisting of vn at map \` t , 0�4, jr f3�tI /V - � In �� r ''' � r � < 4 *`:J,l., � /��rlilri• _�{ ..; -• fi �.�{ti o ��.,� of .r... _� • h - Ste• f f rf Outfall S. �hr� 3�:.•-fi e F1. � - �n i Burnette 1 I Facility Location State Gzjd- EuU not to w. Pe ' it NC0029882 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such 'discharges shall be limited and monitored by specified below: 50050 - Flow 0.0075 MGD' Weekly -Instantaneous lnfi a Permittee a Permittee a nt or Effluent 00310 - BOD, 5-day, 200 C 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Grab ffluent i 00530 - Total Suspended Solids' 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Grab ffluent I ' 00610 - NH3 as N 2/Month Grab lEffident M16 - Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 mi. 400/100ml Weekly . Grab r=ffluent I 50060 - Total Residual Chlorine' 28 pg/L 2/Week Grab ffluent 00010 -Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab (fluent i 00400 — pH 6.0 — 9.0 Standard Units Weekly Grab (fluent 5 5 Footnotes: 1. 'The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 agll�to be in com3liance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values repofted by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 . There. shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trac� amounts. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor BERTHA S BURNETTE OWNER BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION 41 DIY CREEK ONE ROAD LEICESTER NC 28748 Dear Ms. Burnette: Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director March 30, 2010 Dee Freeman Secretary Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application NPDES Permit NCO029882 Briarwood WWTP Buncombe County The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on March 25, 2010. A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Jeff Poupart at (919) 807-6309. Sincerely, . . { LE 11I � Dina Sprinkle 1 Point Source Branch cc: CENTRAL FILES A's viile'Regional- :ffice/Surface Water Protection NPDES Unit MAR 3 1 2010 I - i `;VATDP QUAUT`( 5—"CTION "i ASFifH\1ILLE R,'_310'"IAL_ CFFICE Juanita James, James and James Environmental Mgt., Inc., 3801 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-6300 \ FAX: 919-807-6492 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity ;.Affirmative Action Employer NorthCarolina Naturally James & James Environmental Management, Inc. 3801 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville, N. C. 28791 OFFICE: (828) 697-0063 FAX: (828) 697-0065 March 18, 2010 N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1617 Regarding All Waste Water Facilities Operated by James & James To Whom It May Concern: This letter is to request the renewal for the waste water treatment facility of Briarwood Subdivision, NPDES number NC0029882. Sincerely 'GCS/ ita James James and James Environmental Mgt., Inc. NPDES API __ZATION FOR PERMIT RENEW.-iL - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <0.1 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 INCO029882 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 BERTHA S. BURNETTE Facility Name BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION Mailing Address 41 DIX CREEK ONE ROAD City LEICESTER State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number e-mail Address TIMPTT-T rAPnT.TNA ')5Z7,1Q 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above Street Address or State Road City State / Zip Code County BUNCOMBE 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 JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MGT, INC Mailing Address P.O. BOX 519 City MOUNTAIN HOME State / Zip Code NC 28758 Telephone Number (828)697-0063 Fax Number (828)697-0065 1 of 4 Form-D 1/06 NPDES AP- —RATION FOR PERMIT RENEW &L - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <0.1 MGD 4. Description of wastewater: Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply): Industrial ❑ Number of Employees Commercial ❑ Number of Employees Residential ® Number of Homes 12 School ❑ Number of Students/Staff Other ❑ Explain: Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.): SUBDIVISION - DOMESTIC WASTE Population served: 3 S. Type of collection system ® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) 6. Outfall Information: Number of separate discharge points 1 Outfall Identification number(s) 001 Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes XNo 7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall): DIX CREEK IN THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER BASIN 8. 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. A 0.0075 MGD WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY WITH EXTENDED AERATION BASIN, CLARIFIER, TABLE CHLORINATOR WITH CHLORINE CONTACT CHAMBER] T an4 -T4h/e`l- 2 of 4 Form-D 1/06 NPDES API __'4ATION FOR PERMIT RENEa,n,, - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <0.1 MGD 10. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Design flow 0.0075 MGD Annual Average daily flow 0.0021 MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow 0.004 MGD (for the previous 3 years) 11. Is this facility located on Indian country? ❑ Yes ® No 12. Effluent Data Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. Effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one half years old. Parameter Daily Maximum Monthly Average Units of Measurement Number of Samples Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS) >19.4 12.1 MG/L 5 Fecal Coliform 5.0 1.6 # 100ML 5 Total Suspended Solids 10.7 7.0 MG/L 5 Temperature (Summer) 24.1 23.0 C 5 Temperature (Winter) 15.3 11.5 C 7 pH 7.4 7.3 SU 5 13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications: Type Permit Number Type Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA) UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) NPDES NCO029882 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. Ise- Q.4#14 S . Slt ©W l' Printed name of Person Signing Title 1 ture of Applicant 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 six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a 3 of 4 Form-D 1/06 James & James Environmental Management, Inc. 3801 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville, N. C. 28791 OFFICE: (828) 697-0063 FAX: (828) 697-0065 March 18, 2010 N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1617 Regarding All Waste Water Facilities Operated by James & James To Whom It May Concern: Sludge from this facility (Briarwood Subdivision) is pumped by Mike's Septic Tank Service and is permitted to be dumped at Brevard Waste Treatment System and MSD. Sincerely Y�'UI,Q Ju ita James James and James Environmental Mgt., Inc. O�OF WgTF9QG o � V 'Jill SEP 2 3 2005 J i QUALITY SECTION r_.. ASHEV!LLE �.ECaION_,!_ OFFICE Bertha S. Burnette Briarwood Subdivision 41 Dix Creek One Road Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Dear Ms. Burnette: September 19, 2005 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 Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO029882 Briarwood Subdivision WWTP Buncombe County The Division received your application for a wastewater discharge permit on February 18, 2005. Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application. 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 2004, and as subsequently amended. A Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) limit has been added to this permit. Because you may need time to make modifications to your plant in order to comply with this new condition, the TRC limit will not take effect until May 1, 2007. 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 Vanessa Manuel at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 532. Sincerely, Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Attachment cc: Central Files lDWQ/SWP - ARO NPDES File e NCarolina Noaturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-5083 Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-0719 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer —50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper Permit NCO029882 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 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, Bertha S. Burnette is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Briarwood Subdivision WWTP 41 Dix Creek Road (NCSR 1309) southeast of Georgetown Buncombe County to receiving waters designated as Dix Creek in the French Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limits, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective November 1, 2005. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2010. Signed this day September 19, 2005. Alan W. KA-/ 4-�6- limek, P.E., D' ector Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC0029882 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. Bertha S. Burnette is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0075 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the following components: ♦ Extended aeration basin - ♦ Clarifier----- . - - - - - - - - - -- - - ------- Tablet chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber This facility is located on Dix Creek Road (NCSR 1309) southeast of Georgetown at the Briarwood Subdivision WWTP in Buncombe County. 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Dix Creek, classified C waters in the French Broad River Basin. Latitude: 35036'19" Longitude: 82040'33" Quad # EBSW (Enka, N.C.) Stream Class: C Subbasin: 04-03-02 Receiving Stream: Dix Creek NCO029882 Bertha S. Burnette Briarwood Subdivision WWTP Facility x Location No NOT TO SCALE Permit NCO029882 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL During the period beginning on November 1, 2005, and lasting until October 31, 2010, the permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT CNARACTERISTtCS EFFLUENT LIMITS " MONITORING'REQUIRENIENTS k it ..F r 0.Ieasurement Parameter,Description;= PCS Code -,Average Maximum Frequency Sample= ype ry a ,. rF „�Locapon� Influent or Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant - 50050 0.0075 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Effluent BOD, 5-Da 20 Deg. C - 00310 30.0 m /L 45.0 m /L Weekly Grab 'Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 00530 30.0 m /L 45.0 m /L Weekly Grab Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 00610 2 / month Grab 'Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C - 31616 eom mean 200/100-ml— 400/100-ml— Weekl -- Grab —Effluent— Chlorine, Total Residuall - 50060 2 / week Grab Effluent Chlorine, Total Residuall - 50060 28 µg/L 2 / week Grab ;`Effluent Temperature, Water Deg. Centigrade - 00010 Weekly Grab :Effluent pH2 - 00400 Weekly Grab 'Effluent Footnotes: 1. Total Residual Chlorine limit takes effect May 1, 2007. Until the limit becomes effective, the permittee shall monitor Total Residual Chlorine (with no effluent limit). 2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Briarwood S/D Subject. l�ttcr S From: Vanessa Manuel <vanessa.manuel@ncmail.net> Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 08:05:51 -0400 To: Wanda Frazier <Wanda.Frazier@ncmail.net> Wanda, in response to your vm yesterday, I have faxed to your attn. a permit modification letter the Division sent to the facility dated 9/_14/2001_ The uermi mod. changed the sample types for BOD, TSS, & NH3-N from composite to grab. This moo i-fcation to—tIfe permit was a resu o the facility's request. Their letter too I have provided in the fax transmittal. If questions, let me know. -Vanessa 1 of 1 8/16/2005 12:06 PM DWO POINT SOURCE Fax:9197330719 Aug 16 2005 8:14 P.03 r NC Division of dater Qu NPDES Unit 1617 MPil Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Re: Briarwood Sub Dear I& Weaver, I1 reference to the Tyr parameters have been. requira 30,000 gallons permitted ftRR permitted for this facility is 7, Please contact us if ad appreciate a correction on the mattber & JAMS ENVIRONMENTAL N-ANAGFAEM, INC. x 1354, Mt. Home, N.C. 20758 (8828)697-0063}Fox No. (828)697-0065 February 13, 2001 1� f s Fii f C �m � 1 tLM �o LA- J Wza _n Jt Permit Number NC0029882, discbMe 001, the stamdard effluent as composite samples. It is my understanding that: a facility under is not rewired to sample by composite. Please now that the flow 00 Salons and therefore, this saniple type should not apply. ZZ information is needed in, ft request. otherwise, I would Permit. Thank you in advance for your consideration oftlais cl:l-qw" Juanita James Jaws & James Fmvkoamert w Mgt., Inc. 6 [gully E N G I N E E R I N G 1129 2017 North Carolina DEQ - Division of Water Resources ATTN: Mr. Ron Berry 512 N. Salisbury Street, 9th Floor Raleigh, NC 27604 RE: Chlorine Contact Chamber Replacement Bnarwood Subdivision WWTP NPDES Permit#: NC0029882 Dear Mr. Berry, Please find enclosed a Authorization to Construct request for the Briarwood Subdivision WWTP. The plant is privately owned, serves a small subdivision, and is located in Buncombe County. This project is for the replacement of the existing chlorine contact chamber at the WWTP and would be considered a facility modification. The timeline for this project is to install the tank as soon as possible. The operator for the WWTP is Ms. Juanita James. Currently, there are 15 single family homes connected to the WWTP and there are no plans to expand or add any additional homes to the WWTP. WWTP Components The WWTP at Windy Gap consists of the following elements 1. Manual Bar Screen 2. Reactor Basin 3. Clarifier 4. Chlorine Contact Chamber 5. Dechlorination Manhole 6. Associated piping and blowers for aeration Existing Chlorine Contact Chamber The existing chlorine contact chamber is original to the plan and is no longer structurally sound. The walls and baffles of the chamber were constructed with masonry block and the joints are cracking. The exterior walls are no longer plumb and are bowing inwards on the structure. Chlorine Contact Chamber Replacement The proposed 356 GAL chlorine contact chamber will provide adequate a minimum of 15 minutes of contact time at the maximum peak flow for the WWTP. A local concrete precast company will be use to cast the chamber and baffle walls. The proposed chamber will connect to the existing influent and effluent Imes at the WWTP. HIGH COUNTRY ENGINEERING, PC TELEPHONE 828 231 9380 FAX: 828 348 5040 41 Clayton St Ste 300, Asheville, NC 28801 Chlorine Contact Chamber Replacement 1129 2017 Construction Seauence The construction sequence is as follows 1 Block flow from entering existing chlorine contact chamber 2 Pump and dispose 'of wastewater in existing chlorine contact chamber 3 Pump and dispose of wastewater in existing clarifier 4 Demolish old chlorine contact chamber 5 Install new chlorine contact chamber 6 Test and place new chlorine contact chamber 7 Return flow to normal operation Mr David Burnette is the owner of the WWT:l and is also a licensed utility contractor He will be performing the work described above, except the hauling and pumping with will require a licensed septic hauler A 3,500 gallon septic tank pumping truck will be used and based on his experience, the plant will not discharge for roughly 48 hours Engineering Calculations Attached to this letter are the calculations for the chlorine contact time, the buoyancy calculations, and the bearing capacity of the new tank Soil borings were not completed for this project and therefore the depth of the watertable is not known Based on my own observations, I do not anticipate the water table being less than 3' deep No additional permits are needed to complete this work The disturbance is less than 1 acre and therefore an Erosion Control Permit is not required by the ordinance in Buncombe County Attachments for Review The following items are attached for review • Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (Form ATC-12-14) c NPDES Permit • Engineering Plans • Engineering Calculations (Two pages attached to this cover letter) • Technical Specifications • 1 CD with a digital copy of all of the above items If there are any questions related to this pro ect, please do not hesitate to contact me Sincerely, AA"�"-f Jewac) Michael R Goforth, PE High Country Engineering, PC HIGH COUNTRY ENGINEERING, PC TELEPHONE 828 231 9380 FAX 828 343 5040 41 Clayton St Ste 300, Asheville, NC 28801 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality NC oozi�� Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) SECTION 1: INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION A. The Division of Water Resources will accept this application package for review only if all of the items are provided and the application is complete. Failure to submit all of the required items will result in the application package being returned as incomplete per 15A NCAC 02T .0105(b) B. Plans and specifications must be prepared in accordance with 15 NCAC 02H. 0100. 15A NCAC 02T, North Carolina General Statute 133-3. North Carolina General Statute 143-215 1. and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment Facilities. C. The plans and specifications submitted must represent a completed final design that is ready to advertise forbid D. Any content changes made to this Form ATC-12-14 shall result in the application package being returned E. The Applicant shall submit ONE ORIGINAL and ONE DIGITAL COPY (CD) of the application, all supporting documentation and attachments. All information must be submitted bound or in a 3-ring binder, with a Section tab for each Section, except the Engineering Plans. F. Check the boxes below to indicate that the information is provided and the requirements are met. G. If attachments are necessary for clarity or due to space limitations, such attachments are considered part of the application package and must be numbered to correspond to the item referenced. H. For any project that requires review under the State Environmental Polity Act (SEPA), an Authorization to Construct cannot be issued prior to the completion of a State Clearinghouse advertisement period for a FONSI, EIS, etc unless the project qualifies for a Determination of Minor Construction Activity I. For more information, visit the Division of Water Resources web site at. http //portal ncdenr.or�/web/wd//swp/ps/npdes. J. In addition to this Authorization to Construct, the Applicant should be aware that other permits may be required from other Sections of the Division of Water Resources (for, example: reclaimed water facilities permits; Class A or B biosolids residuals permit). SECTION 2: APPLICANT INFORMATION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. APPLICANT Applicant's name Briarwood Subdivision WWTP Signature authority's name per 15A NCAC 02T 0106(b) David Burnette Signature authority's title Owner Complete mailing address 41 Dix Creek One Road Telephone number 828-275-3563 Email address davideburnette@yahoo.com B. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER Professional Engineer's name Michael R Goforth Professional Engineer's title Project Manager North Carolina Professional Engineer's License No 33862 Firm name High County Engineering, PC` Firm License number C-3347 Complete mailing address 41 Clayton Street, Suite 300, Asheville NC 28801 Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC-12-14) Page 1 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY State of North Caro Department of Environmental Qua li Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) Telephone number 828-230-4511 Email address mgoforth@hcepc.net C. NPDES PERMIT NPDES Permit number NCO029882 J Current Permitted flow (MGD) — include permit 0.0075 flow phases if applicable D. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Provide a brief description of the project Continue to operate existing wastewater treatment Plan Replace existing CCC with new 325 gal Precast concrete CCC. SECTION 3: APPLICATION ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SUBMITTAL FOR ALL PROJECTS A. Cover Letter ® The letter must include a request for the Authorization to Construct, the facility NPDES Number; a brief project description that indicates whether the project is a new facility, facility modification, treatment process modification, or facility expansion; the construction timeline; and a list of all items and attachments included in the application package. ® If any of the requirements of 15 NCAC 02-I. 0100. 15A NCAC 02T .0504(c)(1), 15 NCAC 02B. 0400, 15A NCAC 02B. 0500, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment Facilities are not met by the proposed design, the letter must include an itemized list of the requirements that are not met. B. NPDES Permit ® Submit Part I of the Final NPDES permit for this facility, that includes Part A (Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements) for the monthly average flow limit that corresponds to the work that is requested for this project. C. Special Order by Consent ❑ If the facility is subject to any Special Orders by Consent (SOC), submit the applicable SOC. ® Not Applicable. D. Finding of No Significant Impact or Record of Decision ❑ Submit a copy of the Finding of No Significant Impactor Record of Decision for this project. ❑ Provide a brief description of any of the mitigating factors or activities included in the approved Environmental Document that impact any aspect of design of this project, if not specified in the Finding of No Significant Impact or Record of Decision. ® Not Applicable. E. Engineering Plans ® Per 15A NCAC 02T .0504(c)(1), submit one set of detailed plans that have been signed, sealed and dated by a North Carolina Licensed Professional Engineer. Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC-12-14) Page 2 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) ® Per 21 NCAC 56.1103(a)(6). the name, address and License number of the Licensee's firm shall be included on each sheet of the engineering drawings. ® Plans must be labeled as follows: FINAL DRAWING — FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY— NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION. ® 15A NCAC ON .0124 requires multiple (dual at a minimum) components such as pumps, chemical feed systems, aeration equipment and disinfection equipment. Is this requirement met by the design? ❑ Yes or ® No. If no, provide an explanation: No changes to any of these items at this time. Plans shall include: ® Plans for all applicable disciplines needed for bidding and construction of the proposed project (check as appropriate): ® Civil ❑ Not Applicable ❑ Process Mechanical ® Not Applicable ❑ Structural ® Not Applicable ❑ Electrical ® Not Applicable ❑ Instrumentation/Controls ® Not Applicable ❑ Architectural ® Not Applicable ❑ Building Mechanical ® Not Applicable ❑ Building Plumbing ® Not Applicable ® Plan and profile views and associated details of all modified treatment units including piping, valves, and equipment (pumps, blowers, mixers, diffusers, etc.) ❑ Are any modifications proposed that impact the hydraulic profile of the treatment facility? ❑ Yes or ® No If yes, provide a hydraulic profile drawing on one sheet that includes all impacted upstream and downstream units. The profile shall include the top of wall elevations of each impacted treatment unit and the water surface elevations within each impacted treatment unit for two flow conditions: (1) the NPDES permitted flow with all trains in service and (2) the peak hourly flow with one treatment train removed from service ❑ Are any modifications proposed that impact the process flow diagram or process flow schematic of the treatment facility? ❑ Yes or ® No. If yes, provide the process flow diagram or process flow schematic showing all modified flow paths including aeration, recycle/return, wasting, and chemical feed, with the location of all monitoring and control instruments noted. F. ® Engineering Specifications ® Per 15A NCAC 02T .0504(c)(2). submit one set of specifications that have been signed, sealed and dated by a North Carolina Licensed Professional Engineer. ® Specifications must be labeled as follows. FINAL SPECIFICATIONS — FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY — NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION. Specifications shall include: ® Specifications for all applicable disciplines needed for bidding and construction of the proposed project (check as appropriate): ® civil ❑ Not Applicable ❑ Process Mechanical ® Not Applicable ❑ Structural ® Not Applicable ❑ Electrical ® Not Applicable Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC-12-14) Page 3 State of North Caro Department of Environmental Quali .Division of Water Resources Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) ❑ Instrumentation/Controls ® Not Applicable ❑ Architectural ® Not Applicable ❑ Building Mechanical ® Not Applicable ❑ Building Plumbing ® Not Applicable ® Detailed specifications for all treatment units and processes including piping, valves, equipment (pumps, blowers, mixers, diffusers, etc.), and instrumentation. ® Means of ensuring quality and integrity of the finished product including leakage testing requirements for structures and pipelines, and performance testing requirements for equipment. ❑ Bid Form for publically bid projects. N/A G. Construction Sequence Plan ® Construction Sequence Plan such that construction activities will not result in overflows or bypasses to waters of the State. The Plan must not imply that the Contrac_or is responsible for operation of treatment facilities List the location of the Construction Sequence Plan as in the Engineering Plans or in the Engineering Specifications or in both: H. Engineering Calculations ® Per 15A NCAC 02T 0504(c)(3) submit one set of engineering calculations that have been signed, sealed and dated by a North Carolina Licensed Professional Engireer; the seal, signature and date shall be placed on the cover sheet of the calculations. For new or expanding facilities and for treatment process modifications that are included in Section 4.C, the calculations shall include at a minimum: ❑ Demonstration of how peak hour design flow was determined with a justification of the selected peaking factor ❑ Influent pollutant loading demonstrating how the design influent characteristics in Section 4.13 2 of this form were determined. ❑ Pollutant loading for each treatment unit demonstrating how the design effluent concentrations in Section 4 B.2 of this form were determined ® Hydraulic loading for each treatment unit. ❑ Sizing criteria for each treatment unit and associated equipment (blowers, mixers, pumps, etc.) ❑ Total dynamic head (TDH) calculations and system curve analysis for each pump specified that is included in Section 4 C.6. ® Buoyancy calculations for all below grade structures. ❑ Supporting documentation that the specified auxiliary power source is capable of powering all essential treatment units. I. Permits NIA ® Provide the following information for -each permit and/or certification required for this project: Permit/Certification Not Applicable Date Submitted Date Approved Permit/ Certification Number If Not Issued Provide Status and Expected Issuance Date Dam Safety NiA Soil Erosion and Sediment Control NjA USCOE /Section 404 Permit N/A Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORPA ATC-12-14) Page 4 State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) Water Quality Certification (401) N/A USCOE / Section 10 N/A Stormwater Management Plan N/A CAMA N/A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement N/A Railroad Encroachment Agreement N/A Other N/A J. Residuals Management Plan ❑ For all new. facilities, expanding facilities, or modifications that result in a change to sludge production and/or sludge processes, provide a Residuals Management Plan meeting the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T 0504(I) and 0508, the Plan must include- ❑ A detailed explanation as to how the generated residuals (including trash, sediment and grit) will be collected, handled, processed, stored, treated, and disposed. ❑ An evaluation of the treatment facility's residuals storage requirements based upon the maximum anticipated residuals production rate and ability to remove residuals. ❑ A permit for residuals utilization or a written commitment to the Applicant from a Permittee of a Department approved restduals disposal/utilization program that has adequate permitted capacity to accept the residuals or has submitted a residuals/utilization program application. ❑ if oil, grease, grit or screenings removal and collection is a designated unit process, a detailed explanation as to how the oil/grease. will be collected, handled, processed, stored and disposed ® Not Applicable SECTION 4: PROJECT INFORMATION Continue to operate existing wastewater treatment. plan Replace existing CCC with new 356 gal precast concrete CCC Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC-12-14) Page 5 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY State of North I Department of Environmental Qualit Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) A. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FLOW INFORMATION —COMPLETE FOR NEW OR EXPANDING FACILITIES 1. Provide the following flow information: Plant Flows Existing Plant Design N/A MGD Current NPDES Permit Limit N/A MGD Current Annual Average (past 12 months) N/A MGD For Past 12 Months: Start Date: End Date: For Past 24 Months: Start Date: End Date: Maximum Month N/A MGD N/A MGD Maximum Day N/A MGD N/A MGD Peak Hour N/A MGD N/A MGD Application for. Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC-12-14) Page 6 State of North Carolina Department of, Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) B. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY DESIGN INFORMATION —COMPLETE FOR NEW OR EXPANDING FACILITIES AND FOR TREATMENT PROCESS MODIFICATIONS 1 Have all of the requirements of 15 NCAC 02H 0100, 15A NCAC 02T, North Carolina General Statute 133-3, North Carolina General Statute 143-215 1, and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment Facilities been met by the proposed design and specifications? ® Yes or ❑ No. If no, provide justification as to why the requirements are not met, consistent with 15A NCAC 02T 0105(n): 2 Provide the design influent and effluent characteristics that are used as the basis for the project design, and the NPDES permit limits for the following parameters: Project Basis of Design Design Influent Design Influent Influent Concentration Load Concentration - (Must be (Must be Current Annual supported by supported by Design Effluent Average (past 12 months) if Engineering Calculations Engineering Calculations Concentration and/or NPDES Permit Limits Parameter Available [Section 3.H]) [Section 3.H]) Load (monthly average) Ammonia Nitrogen mg/L Summer mg/L Summer (NH3-N) mg/L mg/L Ib/day mg/L Winter mg/L Winter Biochemical mg/L Summer 30 0 mg/L Summer Oxygen Demand mg/L mg/L lb/day (BODs) mg/L Winter mg/L Winter Fecal Coliform per 100 mL 200 per 100 mL Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen (NO3-N + mg/L mg/L NO2-N) Total Kjeldahl mg/L Nitrogen mg/L mg/L Total Nitrogen lb/year lb/year mg/L mg/L Total Phosphorus mg/L mg/L lb/day lb/year lb/year Total Suspended Solids Suspended mg/L mg/L lb/day mg/L 30 0 mg/L 3 Based on the "Project Basis of Design" parameters listed above, will the proposed design allow the treatment facility to meet the NPDES Permit Limits listed above? ® Yes or ❑ No. If no, describe how and why the Permit Limits will not be met 4 Per 15A NCAC 02T 0505(1), by-pass and overflow lines are prohibited. Is this condition met by the design? ® Yes or ❑ No If no, describe the treatment units bypassed, why this is necessary, and where the bypass discharges: Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC-12-14) Page 7 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY State of North Carol Department of Environmental Quali Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) S. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(k), multiple pumps shall be provided wherever pumps are used. Is this condition met by the design? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, provide an explanation: 6. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(I), power reliability shall be provided consisting of automatically activated standby power supply onsite capable of powering all essential treatment units under design conditions, or dual power supply shall be provided per 15A NCAC 02H. 0124(2)(a). Is this condition met by the design? ® Yes or ❑ No If no, provide (as an attachment to this Application) written approval from the Director that the facility- ➢ Hasa private water supply that automatically shuts off during power failures and does not contain elevated water storage tanks, and ➢ Has sufficient storage capacity that no potential for overflow exists, and ➢ Can tolerate septic wastewater due to prolonged detention. 7. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(o), a minimum of 30 days of residual storage shall be provided. Is this condition met by the design? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, explain the alternative design criteria proposed for this project In accordance 15A NCAC 02T .105(n): 8. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(g), the public shall be prohibited from access to the wastewater treatment facilities. Explain. how the design complies with this requirement: 9. Is the treatment facility located within the 1.00-year flood plain? ❑ Yes or ® No. if yes, describe how the facility is protected from the 100-year flood: C. WASTEWATER TREATMENT UNIT AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT INFORMATION —COMPLETE FOR NEW OR EXPANDING FACILITIES AND FOR MODIFIED TREATMENT UNITS PRELIMINARY AND PRIMARY TREATMENT (i.e . Dhvsical removal operations and flow en1Ja1i7atlnn1- Treatment Unit No. of Type Size per Unit Plan Sheet Specification Calculations Provided? Units Reference Reference (Yes or No) Manual Bar Screen MGD at peak hourly flow Mechanical Bar Screen MGD at peak hourly flow Grit Removal MGD at peak hourly flow Flow Equalization gallons Primary Clarifier Circular ft diameter; ft side water depth Primary Clarifier Rectangular square feet; ft side water depth Other Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC-12-14) Page 8 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) 2. SECONDARY TREATMENT (BIOLOGICAL REACTORS AND CLARIFIERS) (i e , biological and chemical processes to remove organics and nutrients) Treatment Unit No. of Type Size per Unit Plan Sheet Specification Calculations Provided? Units Reference Reference (Yes or No) Aerobic Zones/ Tanks gallons Anoxic Zones/ Tanks gallons Anaerobic Zones/Tanks gallons Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) — gallons Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) gallons Secondary Clarifier Circular ft diameter; ft side water depth Secondary Clarifier Rectangular square feet; ft sidewater depth Other 3 TERTIARY TREATMENT Treatment Unit No. of Type Size per Unit Plan Sheet Specification Calculations Provided? Units Reference Reference (Yes or No) Tertiary Clarifier . Circular ft diameter; ft side water depth Tertiary Clarifier Rectangular square feet; ft side water depth Tertiary Filter square feet Tertiary Membrane Filtration square feet Post -Treatment _ gallons Flow Equalization Post -Aeration gallons Other 4. DISINFECTION No. of Plan Sheet Specification Calculations Treatment Unit . Units Type Size per Unit Reference Reference Provided? (Yes or No) gal/day per bank at peak Ultraviolet Light (Parallel; in hourly flow; number ofbanks, series) number of lamps/bank Chlorination 1 tablet (Gas; tablet; liquid) 325 gallons of contact tank/unit C-1,C-2 _ YES . Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC-12-14) Page 9 WaterResources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY State of North Caro Department of Environmental Qua r Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) Dechlorination (Gas; gallons of contact tablet, liquid) tank/unit 5. RESIDUALS TREATMENT Treatment Unit No. of Type Size per Unit Plan Sheet Specification Calculations Provided? Units Reference Reference (Yes or No) Gravity Thickening square feet, ft side Tank water depth Mechanical Thickening/ dry lb/hour Dewatering Aerobic Digestion gallons Anaerobic Digestion gallons Composting dry lb/hour Drying dry lb/hour Other 6. PUMP SYSTEMS (Include influent, intermedi3te, effluent, major recycles, waste sludge, thickened waste sludge and plant drain pumps) Location No. of Pumps Purpose Type Capacity of each pump plan Sheet Reference Specification Reference GPM TDH 7. MIXERS Location No. of Mixers Purpose Type Power of each Mixer (HP) Plan Sheet Reference Specification Reference Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC-12-14) Page 10 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITV State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC-12-14) Page 11 State of North Caro �'. Department of Environmental Qualit 1„ Division of Water Resources Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) 8. BLOWERS Location No. of Blowers Purpose Type Capacity of each Blower (CFM) plan Sheet Reference Specification Reference 9. ODOR CONTROL Location No. of Units purpose Type Plan Sheet Reference Specification Reference D. SETBACKS —.COMPLETE FOR NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT STRUCTURES I. The minimum distance for each setback parameter to the wastewater treatment/storage units per 15A NCAC 02T .0506(b) are as follows. Minimum Distance Is Minimum Distance Setback Parameter Required from Nearest Requirement met by the Design? If "No", identify Treatment/Storage Setback Waivers in Item D.2 Unit Below Any habitable residence or place of assembly under separate 100 ft ® Yes ❑ No ownership or not to be maintained as part of the project site Any private or public water supply source 100 ft ❑ Yes ❑ No Surface waters (streams — intermittent and perennial, perennial soft ❑ Yes ® No waterbodies, and wetlands) Any well with exception of monitoring wells 100 ft ❑ Yes ❑ No Any property line Soft ® Yes ❑ No 2. Have any setback waivers been obtained per 15A NCAC 02T 0506(d)? ❑ Yes or ® No If yes, have these waivers been written, notarized and signed by all parties involved and recorded with the County Register of Deeds? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, provide an explanation. NOT APPLICABLE, ALL SETBACKS ARE MET FOR EXSITING WWTP Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC-12-14) Page 12 State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) SECTION 5: APPLICATION CERTIFICATION BY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER Professional Engineer's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0105: I, Michael R. Goforth, attest that this application package for an Authorization to Construct (Typed Name of Professional Engineer) for the Briarwood Subdivision WWTP - Chlorine Contact Chamber Replacement (Facility and Project Name) was prepared under my direct supervisory control and to the best of my knowledge is accurate, complete and consistent with the information supplied in the engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and all other supporting documentation for this project. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with all applicable regulations and statutes,15 NCAC 02H. 0100.15A NCAC 02T, North Carolina General Statute 133-3, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment Facilities, and this Authorization to Construct Permit Application, except as provided for and explained in Section 4.B.1 of this Application. I understand that the Division of Water Resources' issuance of the Authorization to Construct Permit may be based solely upon this Certification and that the Division may waive the technical review of the plans, specifications, calculations and other supporting documentation provided in this application package. I further understand that the application package may be subject to a future audit by the Division. Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been prepared, signed and sealed by other professionals licensed in North Carolina, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed the materials and have determined that the materials are consistent with the project design. I understand that in accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal with written signature placed over or adjacent to the seal and dated: High Country Engineering, PC (C-3347) 41 Clayton Street, Suite 300 Asheville, NC 28801 T: 828.231.9380 Contact: Michael R. Goforth, PE E: mgoforth@hcepc.net Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC-12-14) Page 13 State of North Caro Department of Environmental Quail Division of Water Resources Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-14) SECTION 6: APPLICATION CERTIFICATION BY APPLICANT Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b): I, David Burnette. Owner, attest that this application package for an Authorization to Construct (Typed Name of Signature Authority and Title) for the Briarwood Subdivision WWTP - Chlorine Contact Chamber Replacement (Facility and Project Name) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that if all required parts of this application package are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. I further certify that in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b), the Applicant or any affiliate has not been convicted of environmental crimes, has not abandoned a wastewater facility without proper closure, does not have an outstanding civil penalty where all appeals have been abandoned or exhausted, are compliant with any active compliance schedule, and does not have any overdue annual fees. I understand that the Division of Water Resources' issuance of the Authorization to Construct Permit may be based solely upon acceptance of the Licensed Professional Engineer's Certification contained in Section 5, and that the Division may waive the technical review of the plans, specifications, calculations and other supporting documentation provided in this application package. I further understand that the application package may be subject to a future audit. understand that in accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6E any person who knowingly makes any false statem ep ent 'on, o rtification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may incl de i t xc 00, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. Signature: Date: THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES/NPDES By U.S. Postal Service By Courier/Special Delivery: 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 N. SALISBURY STREET, 9TH FLOOR RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 807-6396 Application for Authorization to Construct Permit (FORM ATC-12-14) Page 14 i!C&DENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor August 10, 2015 Ms. Bertha Burnette Briarwood Subdivision 41 Dix Creek One Road Leicester, North Carolina 28748 RECEI`JEIgiald Division of Water Resou AUG 2 5 2015 Water Quality Regional Operations Asheville Regional Office Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE Permit Number NCO029882 Briarwood Subdivision WWTP - Class I Buncombe County Dear Ms. Burnette: ,qh'D der Vaart Secretary Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). Please also note that proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Therefore, a requirement to begin reporting- discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to this final permit. [See Special Condition A. (2.)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please' visit the following web page: http://portal.nedenr.org/web/Wq/admin/bog,/ipu/edmr. For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following web site: http•//www2 epa gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reportin rule. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding. Please 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 any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permits that may be required. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: 919-807-63001 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper Briarwood Subdivision WWTP NCO029882 August 10, 2015 Page 2 If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Maureen Kinney of my staff at (919) 807-6388. Since ely, S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director Division of Water Resources, NCDENR cc: Central Files NPDES Unit Fifes (D��Asle�;il°le.�I�egzonal�Orffrce,�Wate�Qaal�,ty�egxon�alOp�e-ratioiis�Seciia Permit NCO029882 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Lr,PARTMENT .OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the Bertha S. Burnette is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Briarwood Subdivision WWTP Dix Creek Road Number One (NCSR 1309) Southeast of Georgetown Buncombe County to receiving waters designated as Dix Creek in the French Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, I1, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective November 1, 2015. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2020. Signed this day August 10, 2015. 5.1 S ay Zimmerman, P.G., DirvAb _., Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission I� Permit SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge, superseded and, as of this issuance, any previously issued permit describing this treatment iacuity or 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 described herein. Bertha S. Burnette is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0075 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting of the following treatment components: ♦ Manual bar screen ♦ Extended aeration basin with dual blowers ♦ Rectangular Clarifier with skimmer and sludge return ♦ Aerobic digestor ♦ Tablet chlorinator ♦ Dechlorination ♦ Chlorine contact chamber 2. This facility is located on Dix Creek Road Number One (NCSR 1309) southeast of Georgetown at the Briarwood Subdivision WWTP in Buncombe County. 3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Dix Creek, currently classified C waters in sub -basin 04-03-02 of the French Broad River Basin. Pennit NC0029882 FLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.] —t) ..�. period beginning on the effective date of this pernnit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored 1 by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS MONITORING REOUIREMENTS Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Sample Parameter Code Average Maximum Frequency Type Location Flow 50050 0.0075 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent BOD BOD, 5-day, 20° C 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly, Grab : Effluent Total Suspended Solids C0530 3 0. 0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent NH3 as N C0610 2/Month Grab Effluent Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 31616 200/100 ml 400/100m1 Weekly Grab Effluent Total Residual Chlorine z 50060 28 µg/L 2/Week Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) 00010 Weekly Grab Effluent pH 00400 00 6.0 — 9.0 Standard Units Weekly Grab 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 Special Condition A.(2.). 2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC 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. THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS. Permit A. (2.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (E* 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). NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part 11 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 Beeinning 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 monitoringM data may be submitted on paper DR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above. Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary waiver by the Division. Information on eDMR and application fora temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements is found on the following web page: http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog_/ipu/edmr Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Permit NC0029882 ry Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B (11) (d)l All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part H, Section B. (I 1.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part 11, Section B. (1 l.)(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: hM2://portal.nedenr. org/web/wcl/adminibo g/ipu/edmr Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: U 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 nay inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. " 3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)] The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.411. IMIN�.AARIM Bertha S. Burnette Briarwood Subdivision WWTP Count Buncombe Stream Class: C Receiving Stream: Dix Creek Sub -Basin: - 04-03-02 Latitude: 35' 36' 19" Grid/Quad: Enka Longitude: 82' 40' 33" HUC#: 06010105 MIN®R I a R '0 �AMWMQ I OUTFALL 001 r Facility Location (not to scale) NPDES Permit: NCO029882 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 1 of 18 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 Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit F& (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply: ➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters ➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also "Composite Sample," above.) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. Daily Sampling Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DWR or "the Division" The Division of Water Resources; Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Effluent Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source whether treated or untreated. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission EPA The United States Environmental Protection Agency Facility Closure Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1. Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream samples). Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 3 of 18 Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA. Instantaneous flow measurement The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge during that sampling period. Monthly Average concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal coliforin 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 122.41]. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit P 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 H violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class H 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 H.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures" (Part ll.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. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 of 18 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 15013-231. 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] Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit 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 offines and imprisonment for knowing violations. " 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)]. 13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the pen -nit 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 pen -nit. 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). Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 7 of.18 (3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating at least one of the responsibilities. The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least weekly ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. The ORC of each Class 11, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)]. NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff. 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)]. 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)] The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)] (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II.E.6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section. (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section. Upsets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit. (4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.13.2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Section D. Monitoring and Records Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)]. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 9 of 18 NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 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 Pennittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including: ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit ➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standa Recording Results 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. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 11 of 18 rig Reports rig 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 (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring,reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)]. 8. Other Information Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)]. 9. Noncompliance Notification The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143- 215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standa: 11. 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 mon 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 Version 1110912011.1 PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A. Construction NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 13 of 18 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. 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. Chanj4es 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. 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. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standai PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Definitions In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities: Indirect Discharge or Industrial User Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section 307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)] Interference Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(14)] Pass Through A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)] Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization. This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T .0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)] "Significant Industrial User" or "SIU" An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(33)]: 1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or 2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS and ammonia; or 3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or 4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options; 5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a Significant Industrial User (SIU); or 6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a non -significant categorical Industrial User. Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 18 lust provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]: introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of LiainpuiL, 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 pen -nit. 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 pen -nit 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, Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard (1 Page 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 ProjZrams 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 1V of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3. 1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)] 2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)], including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9] 3. Monitoring Plan The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905] 4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 17 of 18 ble Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and (4)] lnuusrnal User Pretreatment Permits (IUPI &Allocation Tables hi 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 summarizesthe results of the HWA and the limits from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, ,0916, and ;0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii); NCGS 143-215.67(a)] Authorization to Construct (AtC) The Permitte'e 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 (IU`P) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143- 215. 1 (a)(8)] POTW lnspection & 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 allSignificant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited parameters including flow except as allowed under .15A NCAC .0908(e); and c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either- continue or revoke thel designation as non- significant. 8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in the. Division -approved pretreatment, program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR 122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12] 9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903`(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)] 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR) The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with '15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues. For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following address: Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standar NC DENR / Division of Water Resources f Water Quality Permitting Section Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh; North Carolina 27699-1617 These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following: a. Narrative A narrative. summary detailing actions taken, or proposed,, by the Permittee to correct significant non= compliance and to ,ensure compliance with pretreatment: requirements; b. Pretreatment. Program Summaa (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 Keoing 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 0214.0908(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. [ l 5A 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. Vorsion 1110912011.1 r• ' 3 June 5, 2017 Bertha Burnette 41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester, NC 28748 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Briarwood WWTP Permit No: NCO029882 Buncombe County Dear Ms. Bumette: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secrelary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director On May 25, 2017, a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at the subject facility was conducted. Present during the inspection were Mikal Wilmer with the Division of Water Resources and Juanita James with James and James Environmental Management. There are items associated with the facility that need your attention. We also met with David Burnette and briefly explained to him the work needed. The chlorine contact chamber has structural issues, there is a tank structure that needs to be evaluated for use or closure, the lines coming into the WWTP need to be delineated, solids need to be removed and the weir needs to be leveled. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for detailed observations and comments. If you have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Linda Wiggs Environmental Senior Specialist Asheville Reginal Office Enc. Inspection Report cc: Juanita James (e-copy) David Burnette, (e-copy) MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement �heut�ll'e�Ti�xles,�, G:\WR\WQ\Buncombe\Wastewater\Minors\Briarwood Subdivision 29882\5-25-2017 Inspect\CEI.5-25-2017.Ltr.docx �NtC3fhfngTI11 IB' °i 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 Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCs) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type . Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 2 u 3 I Nco0296e2. I11 12 17/05l25 17 18 I C 19 1 G 201 21I 1J 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 f6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation'Rating B1 QA -- Reserved--- — 67 70 71 I 72 N � 73174 75I I I ILI I 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09:00AM 17/05l25 15/11/01 Briarwood WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 41 Dix Creek Rd Leicester NC 28748 11:00AM 17/05/25 20/10/31 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 Bertha S Burnette,41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester NC 28748//828-683-3791/8286833967 Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Linda S Wiggs'�ARO WQ#828-296-4500 ExL4653/ Mikal Willmar ARO WQ#828-296-4686/ 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# NPDES yr/mo/day 31 NCO029882 I11 12 - 17/05/25 17 Inspection Type 18 I,.l (Cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The inspectors, Linda Wiggs and Mikal Wilmer, met with Juanita James (James & James Environmental). Solids in the plant were discussed, as well as plant repairs needed: The aeration basin air was off for 30 minutes; very little (-4-6") supernatant was observed. Sludge judge observation in the clarifier revealed a blanket at—4.5-5', depth at 8". The clarifier also had a notable amount of scum and debris. Ms. James explained there was no baffle to assist with keeping larger solids/debris from entering the clarifier. The weirs are not level; water was being released from one corner of the weir. There was a moderate blanket level in the chlorine contact chamber. The chlorine contact chamber also appeared to be leaking, it's structural integrity is compromised. Ms. James stated solids were removed from the WWTP — every other month. Onsite documentation (log book) indicated the last solids removal was January 2017 by Mikes Septic. The WWTP does not have a bar screen, nor does it have a digester. Ms. James believed prior to her operation of the WWTP there was a digester but it never worked properly so it was taken off line. Outside of the fence on the influent side, is a manhole cover and what appears to be a cleanout. The manhole cover was removed and it appeared to be an access for a tank structure which may have been the digester. The structure had water in it at —8' deep with solids at —6". It is unclear what this structure is and what plumbing is tied into it. The most recent renewal application (March 2015) for the facility lists the treatment system as having a manual bar screen and an aerobic digester. A complete evaluation of the structure outside the fence needs to take place and determine if.it is in use (i.e. where is the water coming from), if it can be used/repurposed or if it needs to be it closed out. We discussed considering the structure for use as an influent septic tank since there is no bar screen and to assist with solids management. Mr. Burnette met with us briefly. His profession includes sewer utilities work. We explained to him his WWTP needs work; the chlorine contact chamber needs to be replaced, the unknown tank structure needs to be evaluated for use or closure, the lines coming into the WWTP need to be delineated, solids need to be removed and the weir needs to be leveled. We discussed what permitting needs to take place for repairs/modifications to the WWTP. An Authorization to Construct (A to C), with Engineered (PE) plans, is to be submitted to the Division of Water Resources; please contact Ron Berry in the Central Office (919-807-6396) for guidance on this submittal. Page# Permit: NCO029882 Owner - Facility: Briarwood WWTP Inspection Date: 05/25/2017 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 ❑ M ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The inspectors took measurements, see summary. . A scan of the loqbook 2017 entries_ indicated the ORC noted very heavv/hiah solids in January. April and May: February and March was not reviewed by inspectors. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ M ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ E ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The most recent renewal application describes the treatment system as havina a bar screen and a digester. There is no bar screen. There is no digester, however there is a structure outside the fence that may have been used as a digester. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ M 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ on each shift? Page# 3 11 Permit: NCO029882 Owner -Facility: BriarwoodWWTP Inspection Date: 05/25/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE 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? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: There is no bar screen. 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: See summary. 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? Yes No NA NE El ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑- ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE Ext. Air Diffused ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑. ❑ E ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NC0029882 Owner - Facility: Briarwood W VTP Inspection Date: 05/25/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the site free of weir blockage? ! ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? IN ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately %< of the sidewall depth) ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Comment: The weirs are not level, the blanket was high. See summarv. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ . Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The chlorine contact chamber had a sludge blanket/buildup. The chamber is concrete block and appears to have reached its lifespan. Several large Cracks. and areas of decay were noted. It also appears it may be leaking; the flows coming into the chamber appeared higher than those leaving the chamber. De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ M ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? . ❑ ❑ ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 1 Comment: Page# 5 Permit: NCOb29882 Owner -Facility:. Briarw00dWWrP Compliance Evaluation li Inspection Date: 05/25/2017 , , Inspection Type: Com P . 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The effluent was clear. K Page# 6 7AA United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 2 15 1 3 I NCo029882 111 12 17/05/24 17 18 L C I 19 1 G 20 I 211111 I I I I I I II 11 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II 111I 1 r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --- Reserved------ 67 70 LJ 71 J `72 LJ73 J 74 75I III I I I80 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) 09:OOAM 17/05/24 15/11/01 Briarwood WWiP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 41 Dix Creek Rd Leicester NC 28748 11:00AM 17/05/24 20/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Bertha S Burnette,41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester NC 28748//828-683-3791/8286833967 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ#828-296-4500 Ext.4653/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day 31 NCO029882 I11 12 17/05/24 17 4 14, 111 (� Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Inspection Type 18 i sj G A5 "7t. 7z)l 7:�,� 6/a �e� q c2eyi Page# 2 Permit: NCO029882 IF -inspection Date: 05/24/2017 Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 4��A Owner - Facility: Briarwood WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: Record Keeping 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? ys� Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ El El El El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCO029882 Inspection Date: 05/24/2017 Owner -Facility: Briarwood WWrP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE 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 Yes No NA NE Mode of operation 0` 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 Yes No NA NE 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? /Vd ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NC0029882 Inspection Date: 05/24/2017 Owner -Facility: BriarwoodWWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE 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: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE 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 Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? / Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE 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: Effluent Sampling Yes,No NA NE Page# 5 Permit: NCO029882 Inspection Date: 05/24/2017 Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Owner - Facility: Briarwood WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6 NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor Bertha Burnette, Owner Briarwood Subdivision 41 Dix Creek One Road Leicester, NC 28748 Dear Permittee: March 24, 2015 / poil 'r'2s:451 �• rY-�nnpT3 Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal Permit NCO029882 Buncombe County The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on March 23, 2015. A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Ron Berry (919) 807-6396. Sincerely, \A/rre k. Ttieol�fo Or Wren Thedford Wastewater Branch cc: Central Files TAshevll"e Regional -Office_ NPDES Unit I 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 1,8 Phone: 919-807-63001 Fax: 919-807-6492/Customer Service: 1-877=623-6748, . Internet:: www.ncwater.org An Equal Opportuni"ffirmative Action Employer FiECE: D Division of Water Resources MAR 2 6 2015 Water Ouaiit), Regronal Operations I Asheville Rer�ional Offi e NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D caned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD udAV y { -id Mail the complete application to: N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit NC0029882 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 >RECEIVEDj r" 1. Contact Information: \AAR 13 Z015 Owner Name Facility Name Mailing Address City State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number e-mail Address Bertha S. Burnette Briarwood Subdivision 41 Dix Creek One Road Leicester NC 28748 828-683-3791 6 X�- 6Sg -r- 3q, (c)q )atU'I'd E Bttrr,e �-g 6C) m coa 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above ❑ Street Address or State Road Dix Creek Road Number One(MCSR 1309) City Leicester State / Zip Code NC 28748 County Buncombe 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 Bertha S. Burnette Mailing Address 41 Dix Creek One Road City Leicester State / Zip Code NC 28748 Telephone Number 828-683-3791 Fax Number 3 9 (p Division of Water Resources e-mail Address I MAR 2 6 2015 4 Water Quality Regional Operations Asheville Regional � 1 of 3 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D vned treatment systems treatingA00% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD Lstewater: JVacunv axeneraLiiig Wastewater(check all that apply): Industrial ❑ Number of Employees Commercial ❑ Number of Employees Residential X Number of Homes School Number of Students/Staff Other Explain: Nursing Home Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.): Subdivision Number of persons served: S. Type of collection system X Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) 6. Outfall Information: Number of separate discharge points 1 Outfall Identification number(s) 001 Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes X No 7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants: Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall): Dix Creek in the French Broad River Basin 8. Frequency of Discharge: X Continuous ❑ Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: 9. Describe the treatment system List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a separate sheet of paper. A 0.0075 MGD facility with manual bar screen, extended aeration basin with dual blowers, rectangular clarifier with skimmer and sludge return, aerobic digestor, tablet chlorinator, dechlorination, chlorine contact chamber. Form-D 11112 2of3 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D caned treatment systems treating 100% dole icLvAAtewaters <40 MGD in: Treatment Plant Design flow 0.0075 MGD Annual Average daily flow 0.0012 MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow MGD 0.002 (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 Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum. RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over tha nest .3Fi mnnthS fnr parameters currentlu in uour hermit. Mark other parameters "N/A". ---- ----- - - --- ----- Parameter Daily Maximum Monthly Average Units of Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODs) 31.9 11.8 MG/L Fecal Coliform 32 5.2 CFU/ 100ML Total Suspended Solids 34.0 16.6 MG/L Temperature (Summer) 25.9 22.4 C Temperature (Winter) 14.5 10.2 C pH 7.9 7.5 units 13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications: Type Permit Number - Type Permit Number Hazardous Waste (RCRA) UIC (SDWA) NPDES PSD (CAA) Non -attainment program (CAA) NCO02982 14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION NESHAPS (CAA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) Other I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. Printed name of Person Signing Title Signature of Applicant 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 knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. 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ROVISed 05-2016 '"Soft—��� " NCDENR 7 ,f:::>> ., North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Programs Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder Governor Director March 24, 2014 Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Road #1 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2014-LV-0116 Permit No. NCO029882 Briarwood WWTP Buncombe County Dear Mrs. Burnette: John E. Skvarla, III Secretary A review of Briarwood WWTP's monitoring report for December 2013 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Solids, Total Suspended - 12/31/2013 30 mg/I 31.78 mg/I Monthly Concentration Average Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4600. Sincerely, G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations _��_V1/Q=l�sfevi IIe=Fi lei WQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ ORC G:\WR\WQ\Buncombe\WastewaterVinors\Bdarwood Subdivision 29882\NOV-2014-LV-0116.doc Water Quality Regional Operations — Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500 FAX: (828) 299-7043 Internet: http:l/portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Pat McCrory Governor Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette Briarwood 41 Dix Creek Road #1 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Dear Mrs. Burnette: Division of Water Resources Water Quality Programs Thomas A. Reeder Director October 10, 2013 Resources Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2013-LV-0699 Permit No. NCO029882 Briarwood WWTP Buncombe County John E. Skvarla, III Secretary A review of Briarwood WWTP's monitoring report for July 2013 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 07/16/2013 400 #/100ml 600 #/100ml Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. The Division of Water Resources 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 8281296-4500. 16/f WQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ ORC Sincerely, G. Land`a6 Davidson, P.d Regional Supervisor Water Quality Section G:\WQ\SWP\Buncombe\Wastewater\Minors\Briarwood Subdivision 29882\NOV-2013-LV-0599.doc WATER QUALITY SECTION North Carolina Division of Water Resources — Asheville Regional Office Phone (828) 296-4500 FAX (828) 299-7043 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer AJ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Road #1 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Dear Mrs. Burnette: Division of Water Quality Charles Wakild, P.E. Director July 23, 2012 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2012-MV-0061 Permit No. NCO029882 Briarwood WWTP Buncombe County Dee Freeman Secretary A review of Briarwood WWTP's monitoring report for March 2012 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Chlorine, Total Residual Week ending 2 X / Week Failure to Monitor 03/03/2012 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 parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, ` f_2�, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section 161-MM Jr1JYQ -sig HIe,File� DWQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ ORC S:\SWP\Buncombe\Wastewater\Minors\Briarwood Subdivision 29882\NOV-2012-MV-0061.doc No thCarolina XatuM11,Y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org . FAX (828)299-7043 WDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources'---, , Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary October 13, 2011 Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Road #1 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 1 -LV-0493 Permit No. NCO029882 Briarwood WWTP Buncombe County Dear Mrs. Burnette: A review of Briarwood WWTP's monitoring report for July 2011 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Limit Type Value Coliform, Fecal MF, M- 07/26/2011 400 500 #/100ml Daily FC Broth,44.5C #/100ml Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please call Janet Cantwell at 828- 296-4500. Sincerely, D. Keith Haynes, Acting Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: r,M��1 sl�i f DWQ Central Files -- James & James Environmental/ ORC S:1SWP1Buncombe\Wastewater\Minors\Briarwood Subdivision 298821NOV-2011-LV-0493.doc _ Dne Carotins 1V �cn4(mi!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 40 NCDENR l E C C y North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Road #1 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Dear Mrs. Burnette: May 10, 2011 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 1 -MV-0092 Permit No. NCO029882 Briarwood WWTP Buncombe County A review of Briarwood WWTP's monitoring report for January 2011 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant Week ending: 01/01/2011 Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR 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. Additionally, when the Operator or Back -Up Operator is unable to visit the facility for your "permit - required five times per week" visits, it should be explained on the DMR or a separate page. This is in reference to January 10 & 11, 2011. Please remember to use this protocol in the future. 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 8281296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section DWQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ ORC S:1SWP1BuncombelWastewaterlMinorslBriarwood Subdivision 29882WOV-2011-MV-0092.doc N�orthCarolina Natura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 I L E d ' NCDENR z North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources- _ ...T:i�. Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION March 10, 2011 Ms. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Road #1 Leicester, NC 28748 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Briarwood Subdivision WWTP Permit No: NCO029882 Buncombe County Dear Ms. Burnette Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report from the inspection conducted on March 2, 2011. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0029882. 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. Enclosure cc: James & James, ORC Central Files g 'I ilk Sincerely, ?�J�K4' fl)U��'L Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist S:\SWP\Buncombe\Wastewater\Minors\Briarwood Subdivision 29882\CEI 3-2-11.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE NOnrthCarolina Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 orffiCarofin Phone: 828-296-4500 FAX: 828-299-7043 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Naharally Internet: M www.ncwaterguality.org,4 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. E ^ AH 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 NCO029882 Ill 121 11/03/02 117 181 CI 191 SI 201 Remarks 21111111111111 II II IIII IIII IIII 111111111111 1111 M1 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA -----------------Reserved-------- -- 67I 1. 0 169 701 31 711 I 721 NJ 73 L U 74 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 03:45 PM 11/03/02 10/12/01 Briarwood WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 41 Dix Creek Rd Leicester NC 28748 04:30 PM 11/03/02 15/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)ITitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Bertha S Burnette,41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester NC 28748//828-683-379id. Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports 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. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day 31 NCO029882 1 11 121 11/03/02 1 17 Inspection Type 18H (cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Briarwood Subdivision WWTP DEVELOPMENT: Consists of 12 residential homes serving a population of 36. COLLECTION SYSTEM: Consists of 12 connections. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (VWVFP): The WWTP consists of a 0.0075 MGD metal extended aeration package plant with: (no bar screen); aeration basin with dual blowers providing diffused air; rectangular hoppered clarifier with skimmer and sludge returns; (no aerobic digestor); tablet chlorinator; chlorine contact chamber; and tablet dechlorinator. Note: This is an excellent activated sludge seed plant. Annual Average Flow: 0.0021 MGD (3 year average: 2007-2010) Sludge Management: Commercial hauler (Mike Lusk's Septic Service) to the City of Brevard's and MSD's WWTPs. INSPECTION / LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 12-30-2009 by Wanda Frazier. The daily operator log was present on -site and had good notation of daily events, process control and field testing data. TREATMENT UNITS / PROCESS CONTROL TESTING DATA: The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows: Temperature = 13.5 degrees Celsius pH = 6.8 units Dissolved Oxygen = 1.8 mg/I Settleable Solids = 950 ml/I = 95% Note: Excess solids will be wasted / pumped from this plant and used for seed to start up a new WWTP the week of March 14, 2011. EFFLUENT: Page # 2 Permit: NCO029882 Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 The effluent data was as follows: Dissolved Oxygen = 2.32 mg/I pH = 7.0 units Temperature = 13.0 degrees Celsius Chlorine = <15 ug/I OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / E Ms. Juanita James, ORC contractor, assi: maintaining the facility very well. The effluent was very clear and appeared SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPC The 2010 System Performance Annual Owner - Facility: Briarwood WW rP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation ENT / SUMMARY: in the inspection and appears to be operating and .be in compliance with permit limits. T (SPAR): )rt was received by the Division on 3-1-2011. Page # 3 Permit: NCO029882 Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Owner - Facility: Briarwood VW TP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Te5 No NA N (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ 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 n Comment: Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n Judge, and other that are applicable? 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 ■ Are the diffusers operational? ■ n n n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ n n n Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable? ■ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ Cl 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 n ■ n Are weirs level? ■ n n n Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n ❑ Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Page # 4 Permit: NC0029882 Inspection Date: 03/02/2011 Owner - Facility: Briarwood WVVTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA Nt Is the drive unit operational? n n ■ n Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ n n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/ of the sidewall depth) ■ n n n Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n 00 Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n Cl n Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ n 00 Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ■ n 00 Comment: Yas Mn NA NF Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? n n ■ n Is storage appropriate for cylinders? nn■❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? n El ■ n Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n Cl n Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ■ n n n Number of tubes in use? 1 Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n Cl n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n o n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ n Comment: Page # 5 DAMES & DAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758 (828) 697-0063 OFFICE w__.. - (828) 697-0065 FAX PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT - 2010 Briarwood Sub -Division Mr. David Burnette Permit Number: NCO029882 System Description An extended aeration basin with gravity flow influent into a 7,500 gallon treatment facility, clarifier, tablet feed chlorinator, chlorine contact chamber, tablet feed de -chlorinator, and effluent gravity line. Performance This system had a one violation the entire year with regard to Fecal Coliform. The rest of the year the facility ran very well. There were no major or minor repairs to the system needed this year. Solids were maintained by pumping twice this year. Violations and corrective actions taken 1. January, 2010 a. Fecal Coliform @ 440 colonies/100 mis i. The chlorine contact chamber had frozen not allowing for the proper detention time for the disinfection process. This report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification of the availability of this report to each of their users. A certified statement will be sent to the State when this notice has been issued. I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or'customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. I also certify that this report has been given to the owner of this facility with explicit directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the location with which a copy can be viewed or received. James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc cannot certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose a letter of certification to be mailed to the State of North Carolina on behalf of this entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the conclusion of this requirement. Thank you, I g. fiouw anita James James & James Environmental Management, Inc. MAR - 7 2011 WATER QUALITY SECTION ' ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE MAR - 12011 ,v.Ll rig POINT Rai J pf`_ r1p.-mor+ra PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT — 2010 Briarwood Sub -Division Mr. David Burnette Permit Number: NCO029882 A copy of the Performance Annual Report has already been filed with the State of North Carolina Division of Water Quality in triplicate by James & James Environmental Management, Inc. and should be in your possession at this time. On that report, the certification was stated that I, the responsible party of this facility, has received a copy of this report and was directed to give the users knowledge of this report and access to it. Therefore: I certify under penalty of law that this report prepared by James & James Environmental Management, Inc. is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the, users or customers of this documented system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Thank you, David Burnette Briarwood Sub -Division FWA f--- NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Mrs. Bertha S. Bumette 41 Dix Creek Road 41 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Dear Mrs. Burnette: Director June 10, 2010 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-LV-0203 Permit No. NCO029882 Briarwood WWTP Buncombe County Secretary A review of Briarwood WWTP's monitoring report for January 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 01/31/10 400 #/100m1 440 #/100ml Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, r 1. fOk Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office Cc .._LDWQ Ashevil'Ic DWQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ ORC ti`•.ti1 P;l3uncombe`•,l�',isrettiatrr, di»ors'•,13ri<in�ood Subdivision 298821•N V-2010-LV-0201doc NoAhCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 A ,,� •��� :I . 11. 3 OFFICE 697-0065 FAX PE ORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT - 2009 Briarwood Sub -Division Mr. David Burnette Permit Number: NCO029882 System Description An extended aeration basin with gravity flow influent into a 7,500 gallon treatment facility, clarifier, tablet feed chlorinator, chlorine contact chamber, tablet feed de -chlorinator, and effluent gravity line. Performance This system had a couple of violations the entire year with regard to Fecal Coliform. The rest of the year the facility ran very well. During the year, the facility had a new electrical panel installed. The facility ran very well this year with minimal needs. Violations and corrective acti ns taken February 11, 2009 — Fecal Coliform @ >770 colonies/100 mis — increased chlorine dosage April 15, 2009 — BOD @ 45.4 mg/1— a belt broke over the prior weekend causing the plant to go septic. It could not regain con pliance this week. September, 2009 — F cal Coliform @ >600 colonies/] 00 mis — increased chlorine dosage This report has been sent to a Owner with directions to give notification of the availability of this report to each of their users. A certified statement will be sent to the State when this notice has been issued. I certify under penalty of law at this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report as been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. I also certify that this report has been given to the owner of this facility with explicit directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the location with which a copy ca ri be viewed or received. James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc cannot certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose a letter of certification to be mailed to the State of North Carolina on behalf o this entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the conclusion of this re( uiremen . Thank you, v1 ' VYU Ju ita James 0 a W James & James Enviromnenft 1 Management, Inc. ;t 2/28/10 ks MAR 052010 PST 1.6 2010 } NAER, nUP LI TY SC=C-IGP1 r,nLie f;GiCrl{;LC=-ICE l� Lam. A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 15, 2010 BERTHA S BURNETTE 41 DIX CREEK RD # 1 LEICESTER NC 28748 SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment Civil Penalty Assessment Briarwood WWTP Permit Number: NCO029882 Case Number: LV-2010-0034 Buncombe County Dear Ms. Burnette: This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 1859 in the amount of $270.00 received from you dated February 3, 2010. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits. If you have any questions, please call Bob Guerra at 919-807-6387. cc: Central Files . z � 2e S. . t s_ r 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX 919-807-64921 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Intemet www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer (r� U One :. ` NorthCarolina Natminallff Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester, NC 28748 January 28, 2010 7007 1490 0004 0713 8397 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 NCO029882 Bertha S. Burnette Briarwood WWTP Case No LV=2010=.0034 Buncombe County Dear Ms. Burnette Dee Freeman Secretary This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the a unt f--, 270.L ($200 00- civil pen�alty�+zforcement costs) against Bertha S. Burnette. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Bertha S. Burnette for the month of September 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NCO 029882. The violations which occurred in September 2009 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Bertha S. Burnette violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO029882 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby snake the following civil penalty assessment against Bertha S. Burnette: SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina Phone: (828) 296-45001FAX: 828 29970431Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Natirrallff Internet: www.ncwaterguality.orq-Sk R BERTHA S BURNETTE �++ 1859 41 Dix Creek One Road 30 Leicester, NC -28748 _ BRAANCH 57 1 o rQ _ Date Pay to the order of Feaiv:es o �----Dollars WAC11®VIA Wachovia Bank, N.A. wachovia.com For � �7�.j �.— j% — 2 f0,[1 U 4; L ... F. , ,..:_..� �....::,..,..........6401teot' i 'i".s'c'}^K'':,y*a.rX.9ti1:'rM32.7ivG`m'Ti.',7.`.'.ti?"��Cn''�`"-'�"S` ._ F I L 7 w NJ h; 1 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester, NC .28748 January 28, 2010 7007 1490 0004 0713 8397 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 NCO029882 Bertha S. Burnette Briarwood WWTP Case No. LV-2010-0034 Buncombe County Dear Ms. Burnette: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $270.00 ($200.00 civil penalty + $70.00 enforcement costs) against Bertha S. Burnette. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Bertha S. Burnette for the month of September 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NCO029882. The violations which occurred in September 2009 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Bertha S. Burnette violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO029882 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, 1, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Bertha S. Burnette: SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCaroll/ina Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 �%tu1�411/ Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org-lam I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $100.00 NC0029882, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FECAL COLIFORM. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $100.00 NC0029882, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS Concentration. $200.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $70.00 Enforcement Costs $270.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are: S (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of. Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2010-0034 County: Buncombe Assessed Party: Bertha S. Burnette Permit No.: NC0029882 Amount Assessed: $270.00 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 CAROLI], _ _ DEPARTME_ . _ OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS BERTHA S. BURNETTE ) BRIARWOOD WWTP 1 PERMIT NO. NCO029882 ) FILE NO. LV-2010-0034 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $270.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated January 28, 2010, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of ►���77.7T.`I'1► TELEPHONE SIGNATURE 20 ATTACHMENTA Bertha S Burnette CASE NUMBER: LV-2010-0034 PERMIT: NCO029882 FACILITY: Briarwood WWTP COUNTY: Buncombe REGION: Asheville Limit Violations MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE $100.00 9-2009 001 Effluent FEC COLI 09/30/09 Weekly #/100ml 400 600 50.00 Daily Maximum Exceeded $100.00 9-2009 001 Effluent TSS - Conc c 09/30/09 Weekly mg/I 45 91.4 103.11 Daily Maximum Exceeded FLUENT NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO029882 DISCHARGE NO. 001 FACILITY NAME BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION CLAI OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) JOSEPH SIMMONS c, 4J V �. O V 0 4 2009 ITH SEPT. YEAR 2009 COUNTY BUNCOMBE ►DE III PHONE 828-697-0063 5 1 Facility Status (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements Compliant All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet requirements Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc and a time table for improvements to be made. NL+ NO LIMIT *=BOD - DATA VALID;DUP OUT **=FECAL - DATA VALID; READ AFTER 26 HOURS ***-BOD-DATA VALID;BLANK OUT ****-BOD DATA VALID;GGA & SCF OUT ELEVATED FECAL COLIFORM-INCREASED CHLORINE DOSAGE TO MEET DEMAND "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 3- DIX CREEK#1, LEICESTER, NC 28748 Permittee Address 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADM[) 00095 Conductivity 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00340 COD 00400 pH 00530 Total Suspended Residue 00545 Settleable Matter BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION 4ermittee (Please print or type)10/23/2009 ature of Per ttee Date 828-697-0063 10/31 /2010 Phone Number Permit Exp. Date PARAMETER CODES 00556 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Flouride 01067 Nickel 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum Nitrogen 000630 Nitrate/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147 Total Selenium 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene 00927 Total Magnesium 38260 MBAS 00929 Totall Sodium 01045 Iron 39516 PCBs 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead 50050 Flow 50060 Total Residue Chlorine 71880 Formaldehyde 71900 Mercury 81551 Xylene' Parameter Code assistance may obtained b calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. *ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15 A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B). **If signed by other than the perrmittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 213.0506 (b) r t G DIVISION OF `v tx fER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY Aoor SSMENT (FILE) Violator: Bertha S. Burnette County: Buncombe Case Number: LV-2010-0034 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; The facility's daily maximum TSS & fecal coliform values exceeded the permit limitations by 103% and 50%, respectively, in September 2009. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; High concentrations of TSS & fecal coliform, which occurred on September 24th, were sufficiently high to cause the facility to violate the daily maximum limitations of 45 mg/l. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; Damage to the receiving stream was not quantified. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost of rectifying the damage is unknown. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; The amount of money saved by noncompliance is the cost of operational adjustments and / or chemicals. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; The violation does not appear to be willful or intentional. 7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and During the period 09-01-2008 through 08-31-2009, the facility had the following permit limit violation and enforcement action. NOV-2009-LV-0194 During February 2009, the daily maximum fecal coliform limitation was exceeded. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $70.00 Date Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office iF'�.�t': P:',5iy4?!:E liC3ri .:Y.STflY^.Gc:: ArsYYiH3,'aC i I L NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Bertha S Burnette 41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester NC 28748 Dear Ms. Burnette: Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION January 7, 2010 Dee Freeman Secretary SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Briarwood WWTP Permit No: NCO029882 Buncombe County Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on December 30, 2009. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0085952. 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 828-296-4662. Sincerely, Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Central Files NorthCarolina Aaturallff SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500 FAX: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwatergualitV.org United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO029882 111 121 09/12/30 117 18I CI 191 SI 201 I Remarks 211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ------------------Reserved --------------- — 67I 1.0 169 701 31 711 I 721 NJ 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 W Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) . Briarwood WWTP 01:40 PM 09/12/30 05/11/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 41 Dix Creek Rd Leicester NC 28748 01:55 PM 09/12/30 10/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Terry Kay Barr/ORC/828-697-0063/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/iitle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Bertha S Burnette,41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester NC 28748//828-683-3791d 0 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ® Operations & Maintenance E Records/Reports 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/ ne and Fax Numbers Date �, i` •_; L mac. ;Zd rCzZ�'• ,J l Z-C/0 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO029882 I11 12I 09/12/30 117 18ICI (cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY: Ms. Juanita James, assisted in the inspection. This facility appears to be well operated and maintained. The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits. PERMIT / INSPECTION / LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 12-19-2008 by Wanda Frazier. A copy of the current permit was on -site. The permit expires on 10-31-2010. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. The log book was present on -site and had good notation of daily events. PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The 2008 Annual Performance Report had been filed for the year. The 2009 Annual Report is due no later than 60 days of the end of the reporting period. (Note: The owner or operator of any wastewater treatment works or wastewater collection systems that treats or collects primarily domestic or municipal waste must provide an Annual Report to its users or customers and to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources that summarizes the treatment works' and collection system's performance over a 12 month period.) Page # 2 Permit: NCO029882 Owner - Facility: Briarwood WWl-P Inspection Date: 12/30/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ 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 n Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical fl 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 n 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 Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? ■ n n n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ n n n Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are weirs level? ■ n n n Page # 3 Permit: NC0029882 Owner -Facility: Briarwood WWfP Inspection Date: 12/30/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n ❑ n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the drive unit operational? n n ■ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ n n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately''/ of the sidewall depth) o n n n Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n n n Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ n ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ® 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: _ Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? n n ■ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? o n ■ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ n n n Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ n Number of tubes in use? 1 Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n n n Page # 4 Permit: NCO029882 Inspection Date: 12/30/2009 Effluent Pipe If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Owner - Facility: Briarwood WWfP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No. NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ©❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Page # 5 Amin North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Ms. Bertha S Burnette 41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester, NC 28748 Dear Ms. Burnette: Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION April 27, 2009 Subject: Dee Freeman Secretary NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0194 Permit No. NCO029882 Briarwood WWTP Buncombe County A review of Briarwood WWTP's monitoring report for February 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Limit Type Fecal Coliform, membrane filter, M-FC Broth @ 44.5 °C 02/28/09 400 #/100ml 770 #/100ml Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Wanda Frazier. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Keith Haynes of this office for additional information. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier or me at 828- 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: WQ Central Files Bob Guerra, Western NPDES Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit One NorthCaro!;na Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone (828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTJNC_ _ ; PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758 (828) 697-0063 OFFICE (828) 697-0065 FAX PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT - 2008 Briarwood Sub -Division Mr. David Bumette Permit Number: I�—CO• 0 2- Cn - C System Description - _ --- An extended aeration basin with gravity flow influent into a 7,500 gallon treatment facility, clarifier, tablet feed chlorinator, chlorine contact chamber, tablet feed de -chlorinator, and effluent gravity ty-- line. Performance for 2008 This system had one violation the entire year of 2008 with regard to Total Suspended Solids. The rest of the year the facility ran very well. During the year, the facility was pumped to keep the solids level at an acceptable level. This system builds solids rather quickly, and the operator was instructed to conduct 30 minute settleometers every two weeks to watch the development of the sludge. Violations for 2008 and corrective actions taken February 28, 2008 — TSS @ 46.3 mg/I — pumped the facility This report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification of the availability of this report to each of their users. A certified statement will be sent to the State when this notice has been issued. I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. I also certify that this report has been given to the owner of this facility with explicit directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the location with which a copy can be viewed or received. James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc cannot certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose a letter of certification to be mailed to the State of North Carolina on behalf of this entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the conclusion of this requirement. Thank you, uanita Jame James & James Environmental Management, Inc. 2/20/09 MAR - 4 2009 ®ENR . WATER OUALiTY POINT SOURCE BRANCH PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT - 2008 Briarwood Sub -Division Mr. David Burnette Permit Number: NCO029882 A copy of the Performance Annual Report has already been filed with the, State of North Carolina Division of Water Quality in triplicate by James & James Environmental Management, Inc. and should be in your possession at this time. On that report, the certification was stated that I, the responsible party of this facility, has received a copy .of this report and was directed to give the users knowledge of this report and access to it. Therefore: I .certify under penalty of law that this report prepared by James & James Environmental Management, Inc. is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of this documented system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Tank you, David Burnette Briarwood Sub -Division W A T , Michael F. Easley, Governor O� �Rgn William G. Ross Jr., Secretary = w` �orth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources C Coleen H. Sullins, Director O ,.. Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION December 30, 2008 Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Road#1 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: Compliant Briarwood WWTP Permit No: NCO029882 Buncombe County Dear Mrs. Burnette: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on December 19, 2008. The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit number NC0062634. James and James Environmental Management appear to be doing a fine job operating and maintaining this facility. 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, i Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure c1NC��S'INP Ash`evrile�Flles DWQ-SWP Central Files James & James Environmental Mgmt w/ attachment G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\29882 Briarwood Subdivision\29882 CEI 2008.doc North Carolina Xwumlly 2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 ! j 2 15I 3I NC0029882 111 12I 08/12/19 117 18I C 19I SI 20LII -J t- Remarks 21IIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIII1I111116. Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ------------- —------------ Reserved ---------------------- 67I 1.0 169 70131 71II 72IJ 731 1 174 751 I I I I I I _I 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Briarwood WWTP 03:05 PM 08/12/19 05/11/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 41 Dix Creek Rd Leicester NC 28748 03:15 PM 08/12/19 10/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Re presentative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Juanita Reed James/ORC/828-697-0063/ Name, Address of Responsible Official[Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Bertha S Burnette,41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester NC 28748//828-683-379U U. Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit EM Operations & Maintenance ® Facility Site Review Re 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/ rZ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date R-41� r,�:) C—%�� EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO029882 I11 12I 08/12/19 117 18N (cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Records & Reports: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on April 29, 2008 by Janet Cantwell. The permit expires on 10/31/2010. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. The Annual Performance Report is due March 1, 2009. The log book was present on -site and had good notation of daily events. Operations & Maintenance / Summary: This facility appears to be well operated and maintained. Effluent: The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits. Page # 2 } Permit: NCO029882 Owner - Facility: Briarwood WWTP Inspection Date: 12119/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ri ❑ Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ 110 Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment: Rnr Arraan¢ Yes No NA NE 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 Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air 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? ®❑ Cl ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Page # 3 r Permit: NC0029882 Owner - Facility: Briarwood WWTP Inspection Date: 12/19/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ❑ 0 0 Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? n n ® 0 Are weirs level? R n n n Is the site free of weir blockage? ®❑ Q ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Is scum removal adequate? ® Q Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ❑ ❑ n Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ ® D Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ® ❑ Cl ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) ®n n n Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ® ❑ Q Q Are the tablets the proper size and type? Cl ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 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: M Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? 0 Cl in D Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ® n n p Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ® n n ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ Q Page # 4 Permit: NCO029882 Inspection Date: 12/19/2008 tiw M..,,...t�..� Number of tubes in use? Comment: Owner - Facility: Brianaood WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 0 Operations &a Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 10 0 0 Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Page # 5 FyTa';'�-d Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources July 25, 2008 BERTHA S BURNETTE 41 DIX CREEK RD # 1 LEICESTER NC 28748 SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment Civil Penalty Assessment Briarwood WWTP Permit Number: NCO029882 Case Number: LV-2008-0019 Buncombe County Dear Ms. Burnette: Coleen H. Sullins, Director -Division of Water Quality f� E E E L� 1 JUL 2 9 2008 I WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 18984 in the amount of $165.07 received from you dated July 18, 2008. 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. cc: Central Files --DWQ Asheville Re6onal Office Supervisor Mailing Address Phone (919) 807-6300 1617 Mail Service Center Fax (919) 807-6492 Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Sincerely, Dina Sprinkle ne Location N6 thCarol 512 N. Salisbury St. ;/ atunall Raleigh, NC 27604 Internet: www.newateruuality.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper 0�0� W AT �q � r P 19 �.. June 9, 2008 CERTIFIED MAIL 7007-0710-0000-5376-7785 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED James & James Environmental Management, Inc. PO Box 1354 Mountain Home, NC 28758 Dear Mrs. James: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director —Division of. ater uality F D 0 JUN 13 2008 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment Bertha S. Burnett — Briarwood WWTP NPDES Permit NCO029882 Buncombe County Case Number LV-2008-0019 I have considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in accordance with North Carolina General Statute (N.C.G.S.) § 143-215.6A(f) and have found no grounds to remit your $165.07 civil penalty assessment and enforcement costs. If you choose to pay the civil penalty assessments and enforcement costs of $165.07, please send payment to me at the letterhead address within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. Please make your check payable to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). If payment is not received within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, in accordance with N.C.G.S. § 143-215.6A(f), your request for remission of the civil penalty (with supporting documents) and my recommendation to deny the request (with supporting documentation) will be delivered to the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission's (EMC) Committee On Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee) for final agency decision. If you desire to make an oral presentation to the Committee on why your request for remission meets one or more of the five statutory factors you were asked to address, you must complete and return the attached form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. Please mail the completed form to the attention of Bob Guerra, NPDES Western Unit at the following address: .One hCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterquality.ora Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer —50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Point Source Branch Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Your request for an oral presentation and the documents in this matter will be reviewed by the EMC Chairman and, if it is determined that there is a compelling reason to require an oral presentation from you, you will be notified by certified mail of the date, time, and place that your oral presentation can be made. Otherwise, the final decision on your request for remission will be made by the Committee based on the written record. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Bob Guerra at (919) 733-5083, extension 539. Sincerely, oleen H. Sullins Attachment cc: Asheville Regional_ Office Enforcement file Central Files STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MRS. BERTHA S. BURNETTE IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST: BRIARWOOD WWTP NCO029882 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DWQ Case Number LV-2008-0019 REQUEST FOR ORAL PRESENTATION I hereby request to make an oral presentation before the Environmental Management Commission's Committee On Civil Penalty Remissions in the matter of the case noted above. In making this'request, I assert that I understand all of the following statements: • This request will be reviewed by the Chairman of the Environmental Management Commission and may be either granted or denied. • Making a presentation will require the presence of myself or my representative during a Committee meeting held in Raleigh, North Carolina. • My presentation will be limited to discussion of issues and information submitted in my original remission request, and because no factual issues are in dispute, my presentation will. be limited to five minutes in length. This the day of 20 SIGNATURE TITLE (President, Owner, etc.) ADDRESS TELEPHONE O E—] F O COPY North Carolina Department Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary vironment and Natural Resources SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Road #1 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Dear Mrs. Burnette: May 5, 2008 Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: Compliant Briarwood WWTP Permit No: NCO029882 Buncombe County Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on April 29, 2008. The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit NC0029882. The kind assistance of Mrs. Juanita James during the inspection was appreciated. The facility is well operated and maintained. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext. 4667. Sincerely, et Cantwell Environmental Specialist Enclosure DWQ-SWP Central Files James & James Environmental/ ORC w/ attachment G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\29882 Briarwood Subdivision\29882.CEI.08.doc NorthCarolina lvatura!!rl 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. • Washington, D.C. zoaso EPA OMB No. 2040-0057 { Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO029882 111 121 08/04/29 117 181CI 191Sl 20I lI Remarks 211111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII III11116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------- ----------- —Reserved ---------- --------- 67 I 169 701 I 71 I_I 721 NJ 73 IW I. 174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 01:25 PM 08/04/29 05/11/01 Briarwood WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 41 Dix Creek Rd Leicester NC 28748 01:45 PM 08/04/29 10/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Juanita Reed James/ORC/828-697-0063/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Bertha S Burnette,41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester NC 28748//828-683-379Id. Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance E Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ Signature of M g eviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 Permit: NCO029882 Owner -Facility: Briarwood WWTP Inspection Date: 04/29/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or.less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ®❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ®n ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ® n ❑ n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ® n n ❑ Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ®❑ n ❑ 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? _■.nnn nnn■ 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? nnn■ n n n n n ■nnn ■nnn nn■n ■ n n n ■ n n n ■ n n n ■ n n n Page # 3 s Permit: NC0029882 Inspection Date: 04/29/2008 Owner - Facility: Briarwood VWVTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ®1:1 Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ 1100 Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ® n n n Comment: Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? rl fl Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ n ® ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ n fl Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ®n Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ®Q Number of tubes in use? Comment: Page # 5 W A TF Michael F. Easley, Governor Q �Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Copt;�. 1, North Caro; apartment of Environment and Natural Resources CO ' , t. Coleen IA. Sullins, Director > Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT R Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION April 29, 2008 ESTED 7002 0460 0001 9899 7774 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2008-LV-0193 Permit No. NCO029882 Briarwood WWTP Buncombe County Dear Mrs. Burnette: A review of Briarwood WWTP's monitoring report for February 2008 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Solids, Total Suspended 02/29/08 45 mg/I 46.3 mg/I Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions 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, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section DWQ-SWP Central Files Bob Guerra/ DWQ-SWP Enforcement Files James & James Environmental/ ORC G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\29882 Rriarwnnri Snhriivi_,inn\9PAR9 Nc)v-9nn8-i v-niaa rinc North Carolina Division of Water Quality Internet: www.ncwatercluality.org NorthCarolina 'Vatur'711Y 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 LV-2008-0019 iw Subject: LV-2008-0019 From: Roy Davis <Roy.Davis@ncmail.net> Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:04:16 -0500 To: Bob Guerra. <Bob. Guerra@ncmail.net>, Roger Edwards <Roger.Edwards@ncmail.net>, "janet.cantwell >> Janet Cantwell" <Janet.Cantwell@ncmail.net>, Roy Davis <Roy.Davis@ncmail.net> Violations were the result of poor operations. The ORC choose to use effluent limits violations as an indicator that time had arrived to waste activated sludge. It is our recommendatin that the CP not be remitted. See attached Civil Assessment Remission Factors. Roy Davis Roy Davis - Roy.Davis@ncmail.net North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Roy Davis <Roy.Davis(c�ncmail.net> NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section .1 of 1 2/20/2008 11:04 AM v Case Number: Assessed Entity: DWQ - CIVIL ASSESSMENT REMISSION FACTORS LV-2008-0019 Region: Asheville Mrs. Bertha S. Burnett/Briarwood WWTP County: Permit: Buncombe NCO029882 No❑ (a) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to the detriment of the petitioner: Notes: No❑ (b) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation: Notes: Violation evidently continued until the aeration basin activated sludge level was reduced. Yes❑ (c) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident: Notes: Violation was due to substandard operations in that ORC waited for effluent limits violations to occur before wasting activated sludge. Yes ❑ (d) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations: Notes: Violator has been assessed CPs on three occasions since 2003 for Limits Violations. No❑ (e) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions: Notes: DECISION (Check One) Request Denied ❑ Full Remission ❑ Retain Enforcement Cost? Yes ❑ No ❑ Partial Remission ❑ $ (Enter Amount) Rev. 7/2007 Coleen H. Sullins Date I -Pmj,O-4- (,"tLe-L- e.�): FIA �olbw)f "IrfIrIf 11 1 Moll i M4 k'VP,TEn P�s CTION POINT SOURCE BRANCH .1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER' RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 919-733-5083 FAX: 919-733-0719 kZ6 JUS' ICATION FOR REMISSION RE( ST DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0019 County. Buncombe Assessed Party: Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette/ Briarwood WWTP Permit No.: NCO029882 Amount Assessed: $165.07 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). _ (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.l(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); J_ (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: a6 A- r W-CLI e�� c�etie i1k.i,�wv�-� -�` Vim : V as 7 l ek e C ¢yt QZcLLr rF_ VO STATE OF NORTH CAROL DEPARTh T OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST MRS. BERTHA S. BURNETTE/ BRIARWOOD PERMIT NO. NCO029882 WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV-2008-0019 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $165.07 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated January 14, 2008, 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 5 ' day of Q_b man.i , 20D? SIGNAAJRE ADDRESS JAMES & JAMES EMIR. MANG. MOUNTAIN HOME, NG 28758 TELEPHONE 1 Get --oca(03 GAWPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\29882 Briarwood Subdivision\LV-2008-0019.Briarwood.29882.doc d .LAMES & .LAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758 OFFICE: (828) 697-0063 FAX: (828) 697-0065 PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT 2007 I. General Information Facility/System Name: BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION Responsible Entity: DAVID BURNETTE Person in Charge/Contact: Applicable Permit(s): DAVID BURNETTE NCO029882 Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: MAR 1 1 2008 An extended aeration basin with a 7500 gallon treatment facility, clarifier, and tablet feed chlorinator, and chlorine contact chamber. II. Performance Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2007 This facility has a history of excellent performance. The largest battle for 2007 was to reign the fecal coliform into compliance. The bacteria require a stronger dosage to negate the coliform. In October, the TSS edged up and the facility was pumped. List (by Month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental regulations. Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts and corrective measures taken to address violations. Attach additional sheets if needed. April 25: fecal @490 colonies/100 mis; August 15: fecal >600 colonies/100 mis;October 2: fecal @>600 colonies/100 mis; December 6: fecal @>600 colonies/100 mis: The solution for the above was to increase the dosage rate of chlorine to accommodate the demand. October 2: TSS at 46.9 mg/I; Pumped facility III. Notification: A copy of this report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification of the availability of this report to each of their users. A certified statement will be sent to the State when this issue has been rectified. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. (please see below) I certify that this report has been given to the Owner of this Entity with explicit directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the location with which a copy can be either viewed or received. James & James Environmental cannot certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose a letter of certification to be mailed to the State of North Carolina on behalf of this Entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the conclusion of this requirement. Juanita James/ James & James Environmental Management 2120108 Responsible Person Title Entity Date JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758 OFFICE: (828) 697-0063 FAX: (828) 697-0065 PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT I. General Information Facility/System Name: BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION Responsible Entity: Person in Charge/Contact: Applicable Permit(s): DAVID BURNETTE DAVID BURNETTE NCO029882 A copy of the PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT has already been filed with you by James & James Environmental Management and should be in your possession at this time. On that report, the certification was stated that I, the owner of this Entity, has received a copy of this report and was directed to give the users knowledge of the report and access to it. Therefore: I certify under penalty of law that this report prepared by James & James Environmental Management is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Responsible Person Title Entity Date Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary -' North Cal 'i... z.'Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION February 25, 2008 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7006 3450 0002 7064 1502 ( - Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Road #1 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 0 i00 Subject: NC,- NO- 2 0 Perr N Bric- g Bur, Dear Mrs. Burnette: O A review of Briarwood WWTP's monitoring report fr following violation: 3 Parameter Date Limit Value Ri Ve Coliform, Fecal MF, M- 12/31/07 .400 60 FC Broth,44.5C #/100ml Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR pi N subject violation, it is not requested that a response be additional information concerning the violations or commeI 3 submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. o: oil Q-_ Asheville Regional Office 7006 3450 0002 7064-1502 t n o w 0 0 > 0% L C 2: CD ID `a=' o'iowN Cm .. m 3 h CL CD C. =�i 0. R W (D (D. CL 0 sa=� m o. < = CD 0 @ Q X SD N w 0 ao L3 0 m m P3 �i( P k y. c~3 S7o 2 m m� m LD. a m in Ca CL �i D o � � m v 9.O m c�3 ` m CL ❑ ❑ fD a o. m.. m Q o. 0 C �' N 3 M m 01 f 3 O J ❑❑�'R ❑❑ m z m o N ° • n a = CD NM a m m N The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. o NrthCarolina North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette February 25, 2008 Page Two 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 cc:-- -.--WQ-SWP Asheville Files WQ-SWP Central Files Bob Guerra/ SWP Enforcement Files James & James Environmental/ ORC G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\29882 Briarwood Subdivision\NOV-2008-LV-0113.29882.doc F WATF U �O�pG Michael F. Easley, Governor 7 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources msa Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality February 14, 2008 Juanita James I James & James Environmental Mgt. PO Box 1354 Mountain Home, NC 28758 S 20o8 I . ; Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment_-_.: ,NA e,,_I Case Number LV-2008-0019 Briarwood WWTP NPDES Permit NCO029882 Buncombe County Dear Mrs. James: This letter is to acknowledge the receipt and of your request for remission of the civil penalties levied against the subject entity. A copy is being sent to the Asheville Regional Office for input and recommendations. Your request will be placed on the agenda of the Director's next scheduled enforcement conference and you will be notified of the result. If you have any question or I can be of further assistance about this matter, please contact me at (919) 733-5083, extension 539. Sincerely, Robert Guerra, Western Region NPDES Point Source Branch Cc: A hs eville Regional Office_' Enforcement file w/originals Central Files Nort hCarolina Natunill North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center. Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: www.newaterquality.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper o f NrarF9 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary FILE C O P Carolina Department rironment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION January 14, 2008 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7002 0460 0001 9899 6401 Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Rd # 1 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 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 NCO029882 Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette Briarwood WWTP Case No. LV-2008-0019 Buncombe County Dear Mrs. Burnette: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $165.07 ($100.00 civil penalty + $65.07 enforcement costs) against Bertha S. Burnette. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Bertha S. Burnette for the month of October 2007. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0029882. The violations which occurred in October 2007 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Bertha S. Burnette violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO029882 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Bertha S. Burnette: NorthCarolina Natirrallff North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone(828) 296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828) 299-7043 1- 800 623-7748 0 oz me 1 violations of 0.S.77143-215.1(a)(6) ana NPDES Permit No. $0.00 NC0029882, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for RES/TSS. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $100.00 NC0029882, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLL $100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $65.07 Enforcement Costs $165.07 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation-, (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed stateme--_ __-at establishes why you believe the ciZ __ r malty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review .your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The 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 (919) 733-2698 Facsimile: (919) 733-3478 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, rogTerEdwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc lvi� leitl�c / a t1.���ert; WQ Central Files w/ attachments Bob Guerra/ Enforcement Files w/ attachments James & James Environmental/ w/ attachments JUc _ __ ICATION FOR REMISSION RE(, --ST DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0019 County: Buncombe Assessed Party: Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette/ Briarwood W`VTP Permit No.: N00029832 Amount Assessed: $165.07 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 CAROL_. _ DEPARTN C OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST MRS. BERTHA S. BURNETTE/ BRIARWOOD PERMIT NO. NCO029882 WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV-2008-0019 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $165.07 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated January 14, 2008, 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 (3.0) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of ADDRESS TELEPHONE 20 G1WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\29882 Briarwood Subdivision\LV-2008-0019.Briarwood.29882.doc ATTACHMENTA Bertha S Burnette CASE NUMBER: LV-2008-0019 PERMIT: NCO029882 FACILITY: Briarwood WWTP COUNTY: Buncombe REGION: Asheville Limit Violations MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE - $100.00 10-2007 001 Effluent FEC COLI 10/31/07 Weekly #/100ml 400 600 50.00 Daily Maximum Exceeded $.00 10-2007 001 Effluent RESITSS 10/31/07 Weekly mg/I 45 46.9 4.22 Daily Maximum Exceeded f EL AFFLUENT, , D NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO029882._.. _ ... DISCHARGE.NO,,.,; :, 001 MONTH 6 Tv R, 200, FACILITY NAME BRIARWOOD'SUBDIVISION 1 CLASS 11 rOiTYBUNCOMBE OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLECHAAG CHARLIE �CC EY GRADE II PHONE 828-697-0063 CERTIFIED LABORATgRfES-Q '- ;.�M"7AIVIFS"&,JAWS ENVVI AMENTAL MGT., INC. - #482 (2) CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS C iGO) �} W. Qn N(S),EQLLEC G SAMPLES CHARLIE CASEY Mail ORIGINAL and ONE C AY)ti- i ,r;' 11-20-0� ATTN: CENTRAL FILES ' " ', `� I i ! I (� ATUR] O RATOR INSP CHARG / DATE DENR-DWQ i ,I I ' J A , , - 8 ZOOS � •_ Y THIS SIGNATURE, I CER1 Y T THAT HIS REPORT IS 1617MAIL SERVICE CENT CCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 N ," Q. p FdA FHaw ZoE<w coO Q RH HRS Y/N MGD CUNITS UG/L MG/L MG/L MG) MLL I 0 2 0940 0.33 Y 19.4 6.6 21.7 0.2 11.5 >`6.0.0z:7 ' 4 1030 0.17 Y _- 6 0.00 8 1030 0.42 Y 0.001 <15 930:.: '� 2 7 3. . 8 4 s 17 4:..; :9 0'42. _'' .�!��, :::: ...>.: :22 , - <15, ;: h 10 0955 0.58 Y 12 0955 0.17 Y �1 00 ` t x r `3 r � 4 ; , ., .:, - �.• -. r s: cKr a . '_. _ _ .. y _ a , 14 0.00 0920' 0 42 Y� 0 OU1 = <15 -..,, �.,;: s• y 4 16 1000 0.25 Y 19.1 7.4 0.2 16.5 <2.0 17- 42 Y _ t?0830 _ ;'0 ;k, f .• _ 18 1000 0.25 Y <15 0955 >0 17 =19 ., ,� 20 0.00 a21 0 00' c„� 7 s r r r 22 1410 0.33 1 Y 0.001 <15 r<26 z ::0 33 Y ;U950 24 1015 0.25 Y 25t 1'030 ,_ 0 °2,5 26 1425 0.08 Y 27M " tivaiV ria040 J i 3t 28 0.00 Y 30 1320 0.33 if >44.2 34.5 <2.0 't 0 ,a , AVERAGE 0.001 20.1 0.0 24.7 0.2 25.4 6.2 MAXIMU . 'r„ 0.002h:; " r" 22°2_: 7 4 :,. ` 15 �111� 0 2� „ :::46 9 :. s > OOF ,l , ,a.. , fi .._ MINIMUM 0.001 1 19.1 6.6 <15 8.4 1 0.2 11.5 <2.0 COITI :..: a-.-_ f0 ;• �; : P f �..�: �,.,._: • 4F ^ ;;. � y..> . , N �., r�� ^,a��`. '�'; ;�' w:''. A r 3 . Monthly Limit 0.0075 NL 6-9 NL 30/45 NL 30/45 200/400 ,.W 3: 20v'v DEM Form MR-1 (01/00) / Facility Status. (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet requirements Compliant �� t� Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc. and a time table for improvements to be made. NL = NO LIMIT * ALL QC FAILURE; RESULT & DATA INVALID; RESULTS 8.13 MG/L — BOD = ALL QC FAILURE; RESULT & DATA INVALID; RESULTS >19.7 MG/L `SAMPLE DID NOT TAKE 2 & LEAVE 1; RESULT & DATA VALID ELEVATED FECAL AND TSS RESULTS; FACILITY WAS PUMPED. 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." BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION Permittee (Pie se print or type) 11/20/2007 Signature of , rmittee" Date 3' DIX CREEK #1, LEICESTER, NC 28748 828-697-0063 10/31/2010 Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date PARAMETER CODES 00010 Temperature 00556 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Flouride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total 00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residue 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine 00082 Color (ADMI) 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum Nitrogen 00095 Conductivity 000630 Nitrate/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury 00310 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene 00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene 00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene:- 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 38260 MBAS Residue 00929 Totall Sodium 01045 Iron 39516 PCBs 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead 50050 Flow Parameter Code assistance may obtained b calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. *ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15 A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B). —If signed by other than the perrmittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 213.0506 (b) (2) (D)• DIVISION OF Wi.--R QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY AS:'Lo-3MENT (FILE) Violator: Bertha S. Burnette/ Briarwood, WWTP County: Buncombe Case Number: LV-2008-0019 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; There was no quantifiable harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property; however, all effluent violations are detrimental to the receiving stream. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; There was one Total Suspended Solids Daily Max of 46.9 mg/L which was 50 % over the permit limit and one Fecal Coliform Daily Max of >600 colonies/100 ml. which was 4.22 % over the permit limit. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; All effluent violations are detrimental to the receiving stream. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost is unknown. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; Operator stated on the DMR that the facility was pumped due to elevated Fecal and TSS levels. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; The violation appears inadvertent; however, it still had an effect on the receiving stream. 7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and There have been two prior assessments in the past year: LV-2007-0451 and LV-2007-0452. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $65.07. ate Itog# C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office mmcnaei r. tasiey, uovemor � wr-� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department < ronment and Natural Resources, Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality January 8, 2008 BERTHA S BURNETTE- 41 DIX CREEK RD #1 LEICESTER NC 28748 s r: E E V E JAiN 1 0 2008 01 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment's Civil Penalty Assessment Briarwood WWTP Permit Number: NCO029882 Case Numbers LV-2007-0451 and LV-2007-0452 Buncombe County Dear Mrs. Burnette: This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 6989 in the amount of $315.07 received from you dated December 30, 2007. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits. If you have any questions, please call Bob Guerra at 919-733-5083, Ext. 539. Sincerely, ��WMIP E 11 Dina Sprinkle cc: Enforcement File #: LV-2007-0451 and LV-2007-0452 DWQ"Asheville Regional Office Supervisor Central Files N Carolina e QtllCll��lf 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (919) 733-7015 Customer Service 1 800 623-7748 , - JAMES & JAMES` ENVIRONMENTAL MGT, INC. O%3oB4i5a 6 9 8 9 P.O. BOX 1354, KANUGA ST. 69T0063 MOUNTAIN HOME, NC -28756 _ DATE , PAYTOTHE ORDER OF a n p I� DOLLARS ,LI g Lv. b�I �3�srp-7 RSC Century �� RBC Centura Bank V Lr He ersorivilia, NC 28792 MEM t;0531008501:0963084?Sj"I 989 - I - 0 Q W ATF� I Michael F. Easley, Governor ' Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Q Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Dear Mrs. Burnette: November 30, 2007 7006 3450 0002 7064 1939 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2007-LV-0550 Permit No. NCO029882 Briarwood WWTP Buncombe County A review of Briarwood WWTP's monitoring report for August 2007 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Limit Type Value Coliform, Fecal MF, M- 08/31/07 400 600 #/100ml Daily FC Broth,44.5C #/100ml Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to _present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Don Price of this Office for additional information. NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette November 30, 2007 Page 2 If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, f Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ,�&_ —ma1 , iAsheville files WQ Central Files Bob Guerra/ Enforcement Files James & James Environmental/ ORC Noida52V'Lp V fir f Surface Water Protection Section CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Rd 91 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 November 30, 2007 7006 3450 0002 7064 1922 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary ironment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office 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 NCO029882 Briarwood WWTP Case No. LV-2007-0452 Buncombe County Dear Mrs. Burnette: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $165.07 ($100.00 civil penalty + $65.07 enforcement costs) against Bertha S. Burnette. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Bertha S. Burnette for the month of June 2007. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0029882. The violations which occurred in June 2007 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Bertha S. Burnette violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO029882 and G.S. 143-215.l(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Bertha S. Burnette: NoorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone(828) 296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828) 299-7043 1- 800 623-7748 I of7the T violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $00.00 NC0029882, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for DOD. 4 of the 4 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $100.00 NC0029882, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for CHLORINE. $100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $65.07 Enforcement Costs $165.07 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 282. 1 (b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 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 = 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.. mat establishes why you believe the civic 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: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.I(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission: In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 M,. 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The 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 (919) 733-2698 Facsimile: (919) 733-3478 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENT �QrAshevir Ail e ls�'wlattachinerit WQ Central Files w/ attachment Bob Guerra/ Enforcement Files w/ attachment James & James/ ORC w/ attachment JUS...,ICATION FOR REMISSION RED,vr,ST DWQ Case Number: LV-2007-0452 County: Buncombe Assessed Party: Bertha S. Burnette/ Briarwood Permit No. NC0029882 Amount Assessed: $165.07 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 CAROLll,4A DEPARTIViri-4T OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST. ) ADMINSTRATIVE FEARING AND BERTHA S. BURNETTE/ BRIARWOOD ) STIPULATION OF FACTS PERTMIT NO. NCO029882 ) FILE NO. LV-2007-0452 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $165.07 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 30, 2007, 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 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE PERMIT: NCO029882 FACILITY: Briarwood WWTP MONITORING OUTFALU PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER $.00 6-2007 001 Effluent BOD $25.00 6-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE $25.00 6-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE $25.00 6-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE $25.00 6-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE ATTACHMENT A Bertha S Burnette CASE NUMBER: LV-2007-0452 COUNTY: Buncombe VIOLATION DATE FREQUENCY 06/30/07 Weekly 06/08/07 2 X week 06/11/07 2 X week 06/13/07 2 X week 06/30/07 2 X week REGION: Asheville UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE mg/I 45 52.1 15.78 Daily Maximum Exceeded ug/I 28 1,600 5,614.29 Daily Maximum Exceeded ug/I 28 1,000 3,471.43 Daily Maximum Exceeded ug/I 28 1,600 5,614.29 Daily Maximum Exceeded ug/I 28 1,600 .5,614.29 Daily Maximum Exceeded 0� MOP NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO029882 DISCHARGE NO. ."EFFLUENT GOI MONTH June FACILITY NAME BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION CLASS 11 COUNTY-- (tIJWWM&e OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) MIKE CAGLE GRADE IV PHONE 828-697-0063 CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MGT., INC. - #482 (2) CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED PERSON(S) CQlhECTI[yp SA)qPLES MIKE CAGLE Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES DENR-DWQ 1617MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTfY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TIM REST Q MX "W&TALD-GE, InD 2007 7-20-07 EL =Mmulamla=, AM= =R=", 1= ME affl= It Y SECTIOo 01NAL OFFICE WA Nue SIMMMIMMM e 1 WON am M 1 • Mm= so MMMEEM ffm anlffimmvm� §N�Mmm ME1°f/ UMNAENMNI= fflzm�,'� wvnlmm0sm MEMMM 111EL.T.U"'I ILEMINIM I MUM st-M-M WAM NA "?Tigz=U Mul I DEM Form MR•141/00) V7ZC eye -7, tt-g /y J77-A-A I-- Facility Status (Please check one of the following) X All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements ° Compliant —, All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet requirements Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment oh corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc. - and a time table for improvements to be made. NIL = NO LIMIT *= BOD — QC OUT OF RANGE, SAMPLE DID NOT "TAKE 2, LEAVE 1" - RESULT INVALID;>40.0MG/L **= BOD — SAMPLE DID NOT 7AKEE 2, LEAVE 1, BLANK OUT OF RANGE, GGA OUT OF RANGE — RESULT VALID ***= BOD — QC OUT OF RANGE — RESULTS ARE VALID DECHLOR INSTALLED ON 5/14/0y"- { I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION Permittee (Please print or type) 2 C . 7/20/2007 JI&gnaLtuire 9oferm, a** I Date 3' DIX CREEK #1, LEICESTER, NC 28748 828-697-0063 10/31/2010 Perm ittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date PARAMETER CODES 00010 Temperature 00556 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Flouride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total 00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residue 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine 00082 Color (ADMI) 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum Nitrogen 00095 Conductivity 000630 Nitrate/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury 00310 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene 00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene 00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 38260 MBAS i Residue 00929 Totall Sodium 01045 Iron 39516 PCBs 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead 50050 Flow Parameter Code assistance may obtained b calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. *ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15 A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (6) (B). **If signed by other than the pemnittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 213.0506 (b) (2) (D). v; - DIVISION OF WE R QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (FILE) Violator: Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette/ Briarwood County: " Buncombe Case Number: LV-2007-0452 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; There was no quantifiable harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property; however, all effluent violations are detrimental to the receiving stream. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; There were four Daily Max violations of Total Residual Chlorine and one Daily Max BOD violation for the month of June. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; The effect is unknown, however, all effluent violations are detrimental to the receiving stream. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost is unknown. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; The cost is unknown. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; The contract operator inadvertently forgot that Total Residual Chlorine sampling had taken effect. In the middle of the month dechlorination equipment was installed and testing was done in ug/L instead of mg/L. No violations have since been reported. 7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and There has been one previous enforcement in the last year. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $65.07. to Wog4 C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office B IF COPY h arolina Department c SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION November 30, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7006 3450 0002 7064 1915 Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary ironment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office 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 NCO029882 Briarwood WWTP Case No. LV-2007-0451 Buncombe County Dear Mrs. Burnette: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $315.07 ($250.00 civil penalty + $65.07 enforcement costs) against Bertha S. Burnette. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Bertha S. Burnette for the month of May 2007. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0029882. The violations which occurred in May 2007 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Bertha S. Burnette violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO029882 and G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Bertha S. Burnette: i. d Nne orthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone(828) 296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828) 299-7043 1- 800 623-7748 10 of the 10 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit 250.00 No. NC0029882, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for C'HLORINK $250.00 TOTAL, CIVIL PENALTY $65.07 Enforcement Costs $315.07 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 282.1(b), which are: a (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OIL 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 remnbwn request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The 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 (919) 733-2698 Facsimile: (919) 733-3478 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp .(not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, ,n Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS -cc W(A ls?is11e Tialew/attallments+. -WQ Central Files w/ attachments Bob Guerra/ Enforcement Files w/ attachments James & James Environmental/ORC w/ attachments JUS'aiLr ICATION FOR REMISSION REQur�ST DWQ Case Number: LV-2007-0451 County: Buncombe Assessed Party: Bertha S. Burnette/ Briarwood Permit No. NC0029882 Amount Assessed: $315.07 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 facture 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 CAROLIi-qA COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST BERTHA S. BURNETTE/ BRIARWOOD PERMIT NO. NCO029882 DEPARTMhNT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV-2007-0451 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $315.07 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 30, 2007, 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 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE 20 ATTACHMENT A Bertha S Burnette CASE NUMBER: LV-2007-0451 PERMIT: NCO029882 FACILITY: Briarwood WWTP COUNTY: Buncombe REGION: Asheville Limit Violations MONITORING OUTFALLI VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE $25.00 5-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE 05/01/07 2 X week ug/I 28 800 2,757.14 Daily Maximum Exceeded $25.00 5-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE 05/02/07 2 X week ug/I 28 2,000 7,042.86 Daily Maximum Exceeded $25.00 5-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE 05/10/07 2 X week ug/I 28 2,000 7,042.86 Daily Maximum Exceeded $25.00 5-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE 05/11/07 2 X week ug/I 28 1,800 6,328.57 Daily Maximum Exceeded $25.00 5-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE 05/17/07 2 X week ug/I 28 2,000 7,042.86 Daily Maximum Exceeded $25.00 5-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE 05/18/07 2 X week ug/I 28 1.600 5,614.29 Daily Maximum Exceeded $25.00 5-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE 05/24/07 2 X week ug/I 28 1,800 6,328.57 Daily Maximum Exceeded $25.00 5-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE 05/25/07 2 X week ug/I 28 1,600 5,614.29 Daily Maximum Exceeded $25.00 5-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE 05/30/07 2 X week ug/I 28 1,500 5,257.14 Daily Maximum Exceeded $25.00 5-2007 001 Effluent CHLORINE 05/31/07 2 X week ug/I 28 2,000 7,042.86 Daily Maximum Exceeded UPLUENT ?kflp'nv'Q -piw-RIMT NO. NCO029882 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH May Y FACILITY NAME BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION CLASS If COUNTY BUN MBE OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (011C) MIKE CAGLE GRADE IV PHONE 828-697:DO63- ).,,;.-,,;,,�,,,JAMIES_&-JAMEt�� NVIRONMENTAL MGT., INC. - #482 (2) CHECK BOXIF.qK HAS CHANGED PERSONS ).CpLLEq1T5G SAMPLES MIKE CAGLE Mail ORIGIN,�. .'a 0: 6-18-07 x ATTN: C (SIGNAT RE OF OP TOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE EN S E DENR-D'W' Q BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT 1617MAIL SE .vi -TER ACCURATE AND COMPLETETO THE BEST OF MY o DGE. V RALEIGH, N 276 1 JUL 2 3 2007 i. WSH, JER C UAL! I b'- � I I 14) 1 ` I �. VILLE E1'N,,`-!: 0Y RE3 E `— J u C� C C � a F � U�' M ME MOM 1., = NOW I= offlummim= IBM EM so mom sum WMEMIM DEM Form MR-1 (01/00) 7X Facility Status (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sarpling frequencies meet permit requirements Compliant All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet requirements Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc. and a time table for improvements to be made. NL = NO LIMIT *=BOD — BLANK OUT OF RANGE, SAMPLE DID NOT "TAKE 2, LEAVE 1" - RESULT OK "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. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION Permittee (Please print or type) 6/20/2007 Date 3- DIX CREEK #1, LEICESTER, NC 28748 828-697-0063 10/31/2010 Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp_ Date PARAMETER CODES 00010 Temperature 00556 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Flouride 01067 Nickel 00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc 00082 Color (ADMI) 00625 Total V4eldhal 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum Nitrogen 00095 Conductivity 000630 Nitrate/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147 Total Selenium 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 00310 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene 00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 38260 MBAS Residue 00929 Totall Sodium 01045 Iron 39516 PCBs 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead 50050 Flow 50060 Total Residue Chlorine 71880 Formaldehyde 71900 Mercury 81551 Xylene Parameter Code assistance may obtained b calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5063, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal colifonn is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. *ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15 A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B). **If signed by other than the perrmittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 26.0506 (b) (2) (D)• LU DIVISION OF WA.rkR QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (FILE) Violator: Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette/ Briarwood County: Buncombe Case Number: LV-2007-0451 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; There was no quantifiable harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property; however, all effluent violations are detrimental to the receiving stream. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; There were 10 Daily Maximum violations of Total Residual Chlorine for the month of May. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; All effluent violations are detrimental to the receiving stream. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost is unknown. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; The amount is unknown. 6) Whether the violation was committed. willfully or intentionally; Total Residual Chlorine took effect in this permit on May 1, 2007, with a requirement to sample twice per week with a limit of 28 ug/L. The contract operator inadvertently forgot the date and continued to sample using mg/L. 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 enforcements in the last four years. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. 65.0 r a 7 3D Date Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office Parameter Date Limit Value Coliform, Fecal MF, M- FC Broth,44.5C 04/30/07 400 #/100ml �i-h3i.`C.r'die LiJ3161'S:O.'ibXvf9�+!.a:.v: � 1.1'l'A"ns 9.� 51 - L c.Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary `�4 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality SURFACE WATER PROTECTION October 15, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7006 3450 0002 70641304 Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Road #1 _ Leicester, North Carolina 28748 t Subject: I E E I I1 Dear Mrs. Burnette: f A review of Briarwood WWTP's monitoring repor violation: ' I t Remedial actions, if not already implemented, shoj- the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR subject violation, it is not requested that a response b additional information concerning the violations or comr submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell at 828-291 �7006 3450 Asheville Regional Office 0002 7064 1304 y W w h7�� z o N �YZ� fit iAi W do tj W _ W 1L`�II a 1 I - U i 0 m rq T� .N :a .3 M Ln t7 .Q I 0 N N lL T CD Cf) LL NoorthCarolina Nlltlf-gully North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748. Mrs. Bertha Burnette October 15, 2007 The Division of water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation. and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Don Price of this Office for additional information. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 8:8/296-4500. nJQ Ashev'_ to Files Q Central Files Bob Guerra/ Enforcement Files James & James Environmental Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section a March 12, 2007 DWQ 2090 U. S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N. C. 28778 Subject: Briarwood WWTP 21-�G�z � , - The fence has been installed at the facility. Bertha S. Burnette 683-3791 MAR 132007 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL -OFFICE- Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department u, ttivironment and Natural Resources SURFACE WATER PROTECTION March 2, 2007 Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette 41 Dix Creek Road #1 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality F s SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: Compliant Briarwood WWTP Permit No: NCO029882 Buncombe County Dear Mrs. Burnette: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on February 20, 2007. The facility appeared to be in compliance with Permit # NC0029882. It was noted, however, that the facility's fence next to the road needs to be repaired. Please respond within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this letter with a timeframe for completing the repairs. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext. 4667. Sincerely, et Cantwell. Environmental Specialist Enclosure -WQ Central Files, w/ attachment James & James Environmental, w/ attachment N ne Caroli a ttrral� 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 N 2 15I 31 N00029882 111 121 07/02/20 117 lJ l 181 rl 191,131 20I ' IJ LJ Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -- -- - -- -- - —Reserved---------- — -- 671 69 70I �--� I 71 U 72 N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 t_ _u Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Brian -mod ww`eP 12:00 Pm 07/02/20 05/11/01 41 Dix Creek Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Leicester NC 28748 12:20 PM 07/02./20 10/10/31. Name(s) of Onsite Representafive(s)fritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Bertlia S Burnet:te,41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester NC 28748//828-683-3791 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports ■ Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) q_� P Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date i' Janet Cantwell ARO FQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 3/Z/% EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr,/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1 3I NC0029882 I11 12I 07/02/20 117 18''_I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional) ssheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Juanita James of James & James Environmental assisted in the inspection of this facility. The previous compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on March 16, 2006. A review of the files indicates that the permit expires on October 31, 2010. The aeration basin process control data on the day of the inspection: Dissolved Oxygen = 1.6 mg/I Temperature = 8 degrees CelCILIS pH = 6.6 units The effluent data on the day of the inspection: Dissolved Oxygen = 3.8 mg/I Temperature = 7 degrees Celcius pH = 6.6 units The log book was present on -site and had good records of daily events. The effluent was clear. The facility's fence (next to the road) needs to be repaired. This was noted during the last inspection on 3/16/06. Please respond within 15 days as to a timeframe for completing the repairs. Page # 2 Permit: NCO029882 Owner - Facility: Briarwood VMTP Inspection Date: 02/20/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit .__._..._......._.. Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 # 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: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ Q ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? Cl ❑ Cl ■ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? Q ❑ Cl ■ 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page # 3 r 0 a m w O C O O cca E mO U a ci co � LL C a7 a1 C 3 w O � N ti co O CC) O CA N N O O O \ Z O w d IL = O w m c U) C Z a Z ❑ El ❑ a ❑ ❑ Z ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Z ❑ ❑ z ❑ z ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ El ❑ CI ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ z ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Cl❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ El z ■ odw ■ ❑ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ❑ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ❑ ■ ■ ❑ ■ ■ c m m E U � Cl. cn U) a) U O L D_ Cl (U C (L) O fU O N O Cl. N .� X (, 0 CL E c o -0 g U E a cn a) a p O C (n 0 O O C f6 y Ca N O a) N a) a) a) c a) O ca U) p ca 0 0 a) a) w w a) 0 0. :5 a) w N Q Q C- a CD Q �• cU C C (6 O N (U N a) CL O Q d 2 O w O a C C w U) O U) 0 m 0 ca a) a) a) a) E Q Q Z a) m w a ` •4 Permit: NCO029882 Inspection Date: 02/20/2007 Disinfection -'tablet 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? Owner - Facility: Briarwood WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Comment: Total Residual Chlorine monitoring will take effect May 1, 2007. Page # 5 C)� W A e( F. `asley; GoCe lion 7 Willia R:cs CO G. ml,, Se�retary, [ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources --i Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION March 17, 2006 Mrs. Bertha S. Burnette Briarwood Subdivision 41 Dix Creek Road # 1 Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: Compliant Briarwood Subdivision WWTP NPDES Permit# NCO029882 Buncombe County Dear Mrs. Burnette: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report from the inspection I conducted on March 16, 2006, of Briarwood Subdivision's wastewater treatment plant. The facility appears to be in compliance with the conditions stated in the permit. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, 1! .. --Janet C twelf�J Environmental Technician Attachment Xc: James & James Environmental Central Files No rthCarolina ,Xaftmally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828) 296-4500 Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us FAX (828) 299-7043 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper United States Environmental Protection Agency EA Washington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved. /`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 1 NI 2 151 31 N00029882 111 12I 06/03/16 117 !J 18 cl -19I SI 20I I !—! Remarks 21II1IIII1'IIII111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------- ---------- --Reserved ---------- --- --- -- 67 I 169 70 131 711 I 72I N I u 73 IW I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Briarwood WWTP 10:40 AM 06/03/16 05/11/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 41 Dix Creek. Rd Leicester NC 28748 12:30 PM 06/03/16 10/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Harry Dewain James/ORC/828-697-0063/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Bertha S Burnette,41 Dix Creek Rd #1 Leicester NC 28748//828-683-3791d 0 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ® Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports 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 Janet Cantwell � ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ �� yl S" ure of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date tY_ I d PA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCO029882 I11 12I 06/03/16 I17 18ICI (cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Harry James/ORC was on -site during the inspection. This facility is a small package plant with aeration basin, clarifier, and chlorine contact chamber. It services about 12 homes and has a low flow. One of the blowers blew up a few days ago, but Harry James/ORC has ordered a new one which will be in by 3/20/06. The aeration basin needs to be dipped of some trash. The weirs are slightly off. The logbook is up to date. There was no odor and the color was good. The effluent looked fine. The fence next to the roadside needs to be repaired from damage caused by the last ice storm. David Burnette, the owner's son, was on -site and said he would fix the fence. Page # 2 Permit: NCO029882 Owner - Facility: Briarwood WWTP Inspection Date: 03/16/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Page # 3 Permit: NCO029882 Inspection Date: 03/16/2006 Owner -Facility: Briarwood WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 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: 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) Comment: The weirs are slightly off . 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) Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ■nn❑ ❑❑■0 ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ n ❑ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ■000 ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■'000 ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■nnn Ext. Air Diffused ■nnn n❑■❑ ■❑❑n ■❑00 ■❑00 ❑❑n■ n❑❑■ Page # 4 Permit: NCO029882 Inspection Date: 03/16/2006 Aeration Basins Owner - Facility: Briarwood WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Comment: One of the blower motors broke,(has been ordered), and will be in by 3/20/06. 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: The Permittee is monitoring TRC, with no limits. Total Residual Chlorine limit takes effect May 1, 2007. Page # 5 ■ Coele items 1, 2, and 3. 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