NC0061930_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 7/6/2020

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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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September 13, 2017
Ronnie Waller
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Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association ources
PO BOX 155 T)ivision ion of Water Res
Highlands, NC 28741
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Subject: Permit Renewal
Application No. NCO061930 operations
Mark Laurel WWTP Water Quality Regional
Macon County
Asheville Regienal office
Dear Applicant:
The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges the September 13, 2017 receipt of your permit renewal application
and supporting documentation. Your application will be assigned to a permit writer within the Section's NPDES WW
permitting branch. Per G.S. 150E-3 your current permit does not expire until permitdecision on the application is made.
Continuation of the current permit is contingent on timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit.
The permit writer will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Please respond
in a timely manner to requests for additional information necessary to allow a complete review of the application and
renewal of the permit.
Information regarding the status of your renewal application can be found online using the Department of Environmental
Quality's Environmental Application Tracker at:
https: //deg. nc.gov/permits-regulations/permit-g u idance/envi ronmental-a pplication-tracker
If you have any additional questions about the permit, please contact the,primary reviewer of the application using the
links available within the Application Tracker.
Sincerely,
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Wren The9bbrdQJ
Administrative Assistant
Water Quality Permitting Section
cc: Central Files lqapplleatlan (TARO)
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-807-6300

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Mountain Laurel Homeowners Association
September 11, 2017
Dear Sirs:
We would like to renew our waste water treatment plant permit. NPDES Permit NC0061930.
7T ark you —
onme D. Waller
Director
RECENEDINCDEOONR
SEP 13 2017
Water Quality
Section
permitting

nPDES APPLICATION - FORM b
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 1001/6 domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Resources / NPDES Program
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit C0061930
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
Mark Laurel Home Owners Association
Facility Name
Mark Laurel WWTP
Mailing Address
PO BOX 155
City
Highlands
State / Zip Code
NC / 28741
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 215 N 4th Street
City Highlands
State / Zip Code NC / 28741
County Macon
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 Environmental, Inc
Mailing Address PO BOX 954
City Cullowhee
State / Zip Code NC / 28723
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail]
1 of 3 Form-0 9/2013
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RPDES APPLICATION - FORM D*
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of 'wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that applyr
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.):
Cabins and restaurant or kitchen
Number of persons served:
5. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points ' 1
Outfall Identification number(s) . 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants: Provide a map shouring the exact location of each
outfallr
East Fork overflow creek
S. Frequency of Discharge: ® 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.
The components of the treatment system include 2 aeration basins, digester, clarifier,
flow meter and Ultraviolet disinfection.
2 of 3 Form-D 9/2013

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.042 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.0028 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.0098 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
12. Effluent Data
AEW 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 analysts is reported,
report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over
the past 36 months for parameters currentlu in uour hermit. Mark other narameters "NIA"_
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
44
24.5
Mg/L
Fecal Coliform
188
93
M1
Total Suspended Solids
34
22.6
Mg/L
Temperature (Summer)
26.9
19.3
C
Temperature (Winter)
18.5
13.1
C
pH
7.7
NA
units
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
NCO061930
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six'months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
3 of 3 Form-D 912013

ENVIRONMENTAL
Inca aiat�el�nl�sat�rsa.wers
Mailing Address: PO Box 954, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Physical Address: 2675 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC 28779 [phone]
http://www. environmentalinc. info/
Sludge Management Plan
June 25, 2017
NPDES Permit 000061930
Mark Laurel WWTP
PO BOX 155
Highlands
NC / 28741
Mark Laurel Home Owners Association
Sludge is pumped out of the digester. The solids are pumped and hauled by a licensed
septage management firm.
The solids are disposed of at a local municipality facility.
Signature: &4.,t
Mark Teague, Environmental, Inc.
Contract Operational Firm.

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Drainage Basin:
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NPDES Permit No. NCO061930
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Certified Mail # 7015 1520-0003 5463 4149
Return Receipt Requested
May 26, 2017
Ronnie D Waller
Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association
PO Box 155
Highlands, NC 28741
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0123
Permit No. NCO061930
Mark Laurel WWTP
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the February 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Monitorina Violation(s):
Sample
Monitoring
Location
Parameter
Date
Frequency
Type of Violation
001 Effluent.
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment'
2/4/2017
Continuous
Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment
2/5/2017
Continuous
Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment
2/11/2017
Continuous
Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Effluent
Flow,. in conduit or thru treatment
2/12/2017
Continuous
Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment
2/18/2017
Continuous
Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
001 Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment
2/19/2017
Continuous
Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
829-296-4500

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If the above parameter for flow was left off inadvertently, please amend the EDMR and send two amended EDMRs
within 5 business days of redei-tt of this letter to Raleigh.
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
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If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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Certified Mail # 7015 1520 0003 5463 0165
Return Receipt Requested
October 19, 2016
George S Schmitt
Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association
PO Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-MV-0118
Permit No. NCO061930
Mark Laurel WWTP
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the ARril 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample
Monitoring
Location
Parameter
Date
Frequency
Type of Violation
001 Effluent
Oxygen, Dissolved (DO) (00300)
4/9/2016
Weekly
Frequency Violation
001 Effluent
Oxygen, Dissolved (DO) (00300)
4/16/2016
Weekly
Frequency Violation
001 Effluent
Oxygen, Dissolved (DO) (00300)
4/23/2016
Weekly
Frequency Violation
001 Effluent
Oxygen, Dissolved (DO) (00300)
4/30/2016
Weekly
Frequency Violation
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
�ij 828-296-4500

Please refer to the latest letter titled "
re iscsttering to use the Division's new e-DMR system for the'completion and electronic submittal of monthly.
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs)
Your facility will be required to report your Discharge Monitoring Reports electronically by December 21, 2016.
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For more information, please visit the eDMR Website at the following address:
http://portal. ncdenr.6rq/web%wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
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Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. George S. Schmitt
Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association
PO Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
Dear Mr. Schmitt:
Division of Water Quality
Thomas A. Reeder
Acting Director
July 24, 2013
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mark Laurel HOA WWTP
Permit No: NCO061930
Macon County
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection
conducted on June 26, 2013. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0061930.
The ultraviolet disinfection unit control panel is in need of repair or replacement. The intensity
indicator is not working.
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: Mark Teague, ORC, Env. Inc.
Central Files-
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NorthCarohna
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] y+ /`�/
Internet: www.newaterquality.org �Nn tur f
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E^ n Washington, D.C. 20460
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OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 15 I 3 I NCO061930 111 12I 13/06/26 117 18I r I 19I S I 20I�
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Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA —---------------------- -- Reserved ----------- ---------
67I 1.0 169 70131 711 I 721 N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
12/10/01
12:35 PM 13/06/26
Mark Laurel WWTP
215 N 4th St
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Highlands NC 28741
01:00 PM 13/06/26
17/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Mark Fredrick Teague/ORC/828-293-9396/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
George S Schmitt,PO Box 375 Highlands NC 28741//828-526-2412/ No
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
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
FACILITY DESCRIPTION:
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The Mark Laurel Homeowners' Association WWTP is a Class II facility rated as a 0.042 MGD
extended aeration packagle WWTP consisting of:
influent lift station;
manual bar screen;
dual aeration basins with blowers providing diffused air;
rectangular clarifier with return sludge;
aerobic digestor;
UV disinfection; and
ultrasonic flow meter.
There are two developmerits that share the cost of operating and maintaining the WWTP.
Each development operates and maintains their own collection system. The ORC operates and
maintains the main influent lift station.
INSPECTION / LOG:
The daily operator log wasl present on -site and had good notation of daily events, process
control and field testing data.
ULTRA -VIOLET DISINFECTION:
The UV disinfection control panel is in need of servicing and/or replacement. The dial that
indicates intensity is not working properly.
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
The flow meter was last calibrated on 12-20-2013.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY:
Mr. Mark Teague, ORC, assisted in the inspection and appears to be operating and maintaining the
facility very well.
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The effluent appeared to be in compliance with permit limits.
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Permit: NCO061930 Owner - Facility: Mark Laurel WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/26/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
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Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 0 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Aeration Basins
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Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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Permit: NC0061930 Owner - Facility: Mark Laurel WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/26/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins
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 s �ort-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floa ing sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
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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 - UV
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Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
Are UV bulbs clean?
Is UV intensity adequate?
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
Is there a backup system on site?
Is effluent clear and free of solids? i
Comment: The ultraviolet disinfection unit control panel 'is in need of repair or
replacement. The intensity indicator is not working.
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SEP 24 2012
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources' - --
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. George Schmitt
Mark Laurel Homeowners Association
P. O. Box 505
Highlands, NC 28741
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
September 15, 2012
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO061930
Mark Laurel Homeowners Association — Mark Laurel WWTP
Macon County
Dear Mr. Schmitt:
- � Dde�F"reemari
Secretary
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly,
we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no significant changes from the draft permit sent to you on July 18, 2012.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this
letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to
obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division
of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that
may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Sledge at telephone number (919) 807-
6398, or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Since ly,
Charles Wakild, P. .
cc: Central Files
I- Asheville R_egion_al Office/Surface Water. Protection Section ,,
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 �7Orie 1
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 iV o thCarolina.
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Nahmall,
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

N Permit NC0061930
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
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In compliance with the ,provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
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Mark Laurel Homeowners Association
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Mark Laurel WWTP
Off Moonlight Lane
West of Highlands
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as East Fork Overflow Creek in the Savannah 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 October 1, 2012.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2017
Signed this day September 15, 201
90s Wakild, P.E., Directory~'
division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Receiving Stream: East Fork Overflow)Creek
Subbasin: 03-13-01
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NPDES Permit NC0061930
Drainaee Basin: Savannah River Balin
Loneitude: 83' 14' 0 1" W
Latitude: 35" 02' 54" N
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a Permit NCO061930
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored
by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample Type
Sample Location
Parameter Code
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Flow 50050
0.042 MGD
Continuous
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C) C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NHs as N
(April 1 — October 31 C0610
2.2 mg/L
11.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1 — March 31 C0610
6.6 mg/L
33.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen2 00300
Weekly
Grab
Effluent,
U stream:& Downstream
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean) 31616
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C) 00010
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C) 00010
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
pH3 00400
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at unimproved road; Downstream = approximately 0.2 miles from the outfall.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
3. 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
See Condition A. (2.) for instructions should the facility's permitted UV system fail and an alternate
means of disinfection is required. Total Residual Chlorine monitoring requirements and limits are
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A. (2.) TEMPORARY, MEANS OF DISINFECTION
In the event that the wastewater treatment plant's ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system should fail,
underperform, or otherwise be removed from effective service, the permittee or his agent should
immediately inform the Surface Water Protection Section staff of the Asheville Regional Office of this
development and discuss temporary, alternate means for disinfection of the effluent.
If chlorine compounds are used as temporary means of disinfection, the total residual chlorine (TRC)
concentration of the effluent must be monitored on a daily basis while this method of disinfection is in
use and values must be reported on the discharge monitoring report. TRC in the effluent may not
exceed 28 µg/L; therefore, dechlorination methods may also be necessary to ensure protection of water
quality in the receiving stream.
In the event that TRC monitoring should occur, 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.
Use of a disinfection system other than the permitted UV system during circumstances not deemed as
emergency and/or temporary (replacement of lamps, lamp cleaning or maintenance, etc.) will be
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prier 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 withiwastewater 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 withwastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at lleast 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 ofisampling. 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 i I
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted�on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.'
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at leash 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41 ].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to; $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more�than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In t1he 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 11 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. DutyDpty 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.S) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
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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 Sectionl3l l of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, ;State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Pennittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qual f ed personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modlified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each cla'I sification must [T15A NCAC 08G .02011:
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 healtli department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days, prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in. the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible, Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
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 falcility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee stibmitted 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 H.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40, CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
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6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be 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'iuntreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
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Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on 'the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.411:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
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 reasonabletimes, 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
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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 pfocess 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 1122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
e. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part H.E.5 and 6. of this pen -nit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b.. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides thatiany person who knowingly snakes 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 thlan two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.411.
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual'
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). 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 Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, Nirth Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-3941, no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FORIMUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the defmitions � 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 any 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 .090(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 la "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIiJ"
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 broiler 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 l 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 OwnedllTreatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless. the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or,, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program of 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 I rograms
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey '(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 Ito 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. 'IThe 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 of the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 021­1.0903(b)(16)� .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtaiiz Division approval of a HWA at ,least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to ;the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a)', and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial. User Pretreatment Permits (IIUP) & Allocation Tables,
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions; and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs. Permitted 1UP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment .capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [I5A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)("1)(iii);.
NCGS 143-215.67(a))
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the,
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1(4)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activitiesas described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards-. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The,
Permittee must:,
a. Inspect all Significant. Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e),; and
c. At least once per year, document. an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitorin and nd Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment' program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP�
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40' CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specificlocal limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. A11 remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 0211.0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403'.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment, Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the ,Division at the following
address:
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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 Perm ttee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment, Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) m 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 froth 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
Us in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
lUs that are not considered SfUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determitie compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the .Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment. requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 0211.0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment. Program Resources
The Permttee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SItIs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403. d 8, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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Ind. Water & Wastewater Services
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P.O. Box 954, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (50 West Sylva Shopping Center, Sylva, NC 28779)
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
August 1, 2012
Attn.: System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Annual Report
NPDES # NCO061930
Mark Laurel
Macon County
The attached document is pursuant to House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999,
which was signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. The legislation is intended
to instill public oversight by requiring spill notification and annual reporting by all entities
owning or operating wastewater treatment facilities in the state of North Carolina.
Concerned persons may obtain more detailed information concerning the above
referenced facility by contacting me at [phone] or Gary Schmitt at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Mark Teague
Operator in Responsible Charge
Encl.: Annual Report
CC: Gary Schmitt
AUG 17 2012
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PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
I. General Information
Facility and System Name:
Mountain Laurel Subdivision WWTP
NC Hwy 106
Macon County
Permit: NC 0061930
Owner:
Mark Laurel Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
Operator:
Environmental, Inc.
ORC:
Mark Teague
P.O. Box 954
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Raw sewage generated by Mark Laurel is collected into a lift station. It is then transported via
grinder pumps into a 0.042 MGD wastewater treatment plant. The plant includes an extended
aeration (diffused air) system with a clarifier and ultraviolet disinfection located at Mountain
Laurel Subdivision, on Highway 106, west of Highlands, Macon County. Discharge from said
treatment works into East Fork Overflow Creek, which is classified Class C-Trout waters in the
Savannah River Basin. Mark Laurel is currently permitted to discharge 0.042 MGD.
II. PERFORMANCE
Summary of System Performance July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012
Analytical results indicate that no permitted monthly limits were exceeded during the reporting
period. In addition, no bypasses or overflows occurred.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available by contacting:
Mark Laurel Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify this report has been made available to users or customers of Mark
Laurel Association.
Mark Teague
Operator in Responsible Charge
Environmental, Inc. 8/1/12

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ENVIRONMENTAL
Ind. Water & Wastewater services
AUG 1 0 2011
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WATLR QUALITY SECTION
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P.O. Box 954, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (50 West Sylva Shopping Center, Sylva, NC 28779)
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
August 1, 2011
Attn.: System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Annual Report
NPDES # NCO061930
Mark Laurel
Macon County
The attached document is pursuant to House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999,
which was signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. The legislation is intended
to instill public oversight by requiring spill notification and annual reporting by all entities
owning or operating wastewater treatment facilities in the state of North Carolina.
Concerned persons may obtain more detailed information concerning the above
referenced facility by contacting me at [phone] or Gary Schmitt at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Mark Teague
Operator in Responsible Charge
Encl.: Annual Report
CC: Gary Schmitt

PERFORMANCE ANNUALOEPORT
I. General Information
Facility and System Name:
Mountain Laurel Subdivision WWTP
NC Hwy 106
Macon County
Permit: NC 0061930
Owner:
Mark Laurel Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
Operator:
Environmental, Inc.
ORC:
Mark Teague
P.O. Box 954
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Raw sewage generated by Mark Laurel is collected into a lift station. It is then transported via
grinder pumps into a 0.042 MGD wastewater treatment plant. The plant includes an extended
aeration (diffused air) system with a clarifier and ultraviolet disinfection located at Mountain
Laurel Subdivision, on Highway 106, west of Highlands, Macon County. Discharge from said
treatment works into East Fork Overflow Creek, which is classified Class C-Trout waters in the
Savannah River Basin. Mark Laurel is currently permitted to discharge 0.042 MGD.
II. PERFORMANCE
Summary of System Performance July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
Analytical results indicate that no permitted monthly limits were exceeded during the reporting
period. In addition, no bypasses or overflows occurred.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available by contacting:
Mark Laurel Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify this report has been made available to users or customers of Mark
Laurel Association.
Mark Teague
Operator in Responsible Charge
Environmental, Inc. 8/1/11

ENVIR®NMENTA' L
Ind. water & wastewater Services
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P.O. Box 954, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (50 West Sylva Shopping Center, Sylva, NC 28779)
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
August 1, 2010
Attn.: System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Annual Report
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MMcon County
The attached document is pursuant to House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999,
which was signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. The legislation is intended
to instill public oversight by requiring spill notification and annual reporting by all entities
owning or operating wastewater treatment facilities in the state of North Carolina.
Concerned persons may obtain more detailed information concerning the above
referenced facility by contacting me at [phone] or Gary Schmitt at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Mark Teague
Operator in Responsible Charge
Encl.: Annual Report
CC: Gary Schmitt
LI OCT - 1 2010
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LA,WATER QUALITY SECTION
a SHEVILLE REG;ONAL OFFICE

PERFORMANCE ANNUAL _:PORT
I. General Information
Facility and System Name:
Mountain Laurel Subdivision WWTP
NC Hwy 106
Macon County
Permit: NC 0061930
Owner:
Mark Laurel Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741.
Operator:
Environmental, Inc.
ORC:
Mark Teague
P.O. Box 954
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Raw sewage generated by Mark Laurel is collected into a lift station. It is then transported via
grinder pumps into a 0.042 MGD wastewater treatment plant. The plant includes an extended
aeration (diffused air) system with a clarifier and ultraviolet disinfection located at Mountain
Laurel Subdivision, on Highway 106, west of Highlands, Macon County. Discharge from said
treatment works into East Fork Overflow Creek, which is classified Class C-Trout waters in the
Savannah River Basin. Mark Laurel is currently permitted to discharge 0.042 MGD.
II. PERFORMANCE
Summary of System Performance July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010
Analytical results indicate that no permitted monthly limits were exceeded during the reporting
period. In addition, no bypasses or overflows occurred.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available by contacting:
Mark Laurel Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify this report has been made available to users or customers of Mark
Laurel Association.
Mark Teague
Operator in Responsible Charge
Environmental, Inc. 8/1/10

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. George S. Schmitt
Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
Dear Mr. Schmitt:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
May 28, 2010
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-MV-0070
Permit No. NCO061930
Mark Laurel WWTP
Macon County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Mark Laurel WWTP's monitoring report for January 2010 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Flow, Continuous
01/01/2010
Continuous
Failure to Monitor
Flow, Continuous
01/02/2010
Continuous
Failure to Monitor
Flow, Continuous
01 /03/2010
Continuous
Failure to Monitor
-Reminder:- Holidays -should -be -clearly marked -on -the appropriate -monthly DMRs.— ---
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should
have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off
inadvertently, please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement
action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
DWQ Central Files
Environmental Inc. / ORC
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Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone]

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins . Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
March 17, 2010
Mr. George S. Schmitt
Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association
PO Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mark Laurel HOA WWTP
Permit No: NCO061930
Macon County
Dear Mr. Schmitt:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on March 5, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
NC0061930.
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: Mark Teague, Env. Inc.
Central Files
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location:2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NOrthCarolina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 �latu1+Q�l>/
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report-
Approval expiresB-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 2 151 31 N00061930 111 121 10/03/05 117 181CI 191SI 201 I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111 IIII 11111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 . QA ------ ------Reserved-------------
671 1. o 169 701 31 711 I 72 I N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Mark Laurel WWTP
03:50 PM 10/03/05
07/10/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
215 N 4th St
Highlands NC 28741
04.30 PM 10/03/05
12/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Mark Fredrick Teague/ORC/828-293-9396/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
George S Schmitt, PO Box 375 Highlands NC 28741//828-526-2412/ ContactedNo
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 Fog 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
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3I NCO061930 I111 12I 10/03/05 1
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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FACILITY DESCRIPTION:.
The Mark Laurel Homeowners' Association WWTP is a Class II facility rated as a 0.042 MGD
extended aeration package WWTP consisting of: two aeration basins with blowers providing =
diffused air; clarifier with return sludge; aerobic digestor; UV disinfection; and flow meter.
i
There are two developments that share the cost of operating and maintaining the WWTP.
Each development operates and maintains their own collection system. The ORC operates and
maintains the main influent lift station.
PERMIT / INSPECTION / LOG:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on
6-30-2009 by Wanda Frazier.
The permit expires on 8,31-2012. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration.
A renewal notice will be Imailed as a reminder.
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 = 2.4 degrees Celsius
pH = 6.9 units
I
Dissolved Oxygen = 8.1 mg/I
I
Tip: The ideal level for dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin is generally 1 to 3 mg/I.
Seasonal changes in temperature require the adjustment of the aeration timer to achieve ideal
dissolved oxygen levels.
Settleable Solids = 20,0 ml/I = 20%
i
Tip: Using the settleability test, the.return sludge pumping rate is usually set so that the
flow rate is approximately equal to the percentage volumes occupied by the settleable solids
from the aeration basin after settling for 30 minutes in a,settleometer. For example, a
settleability of 30% would generally Indicate a recommended return sludge pumping rate of 30%.
Having the percent settleable solids (i.e. 30%) the same as the percent return sludge pumping
rate (i.e. 30%), allows for the solids balance in the plant to be maintained. If the plant
cannot handle that return sludge pumping rate, then wasting is probably recommended, unless the
sludge is too young.
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Permit: NCO061930
Inspection Date: 03/05/2010
EFFLUENT:
The effluent data was as follows:
pH = 7.09 units
Temperature = 1.0 degrees Celsius
ULTRA -VIOLET DISINFECTION:
Owner - Facility: Mark Laurel wwTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
The UV disinfection control panel is in need of servicing and/or replacement. The dial that
indicates transmittance / absorbance is not working properly.
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
The flow meter was last calibrated on 9-3-2009.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY:
Mr. Mark Teague, ORC, assisted in the inspection and appears to be operating and maintaining the
facility very well.
The effluent appeared to be in compliance with permit limits.
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT:
The System Performance Annual Performance Report had been filed for the 2008-2009 fiscal year by
Env. Inc.
The System Performance Annual Report, for 2009-2010, is due no later than 60 days of the end of
the reporting period.
Note: According to the Clean Water Act of 1999 (House Bill 1160), the legal requirement for submittal
of the System Performance Annual Report is as follows:
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.)
Report Format:
The following is provided as guidance to assist you in meeting this aspect of the new reporting
requirements. The law states the above mentioned report shall summarize the performance of the
treatment works or collection system and state the extent to which any terms of its permit,
federal laws, or any State laws, regulations or rules related to the protection of water quality
have been violated. In order to meet the spirit of this law, it is strongly suggested that, at
a minimum, the reports contain the following information:
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Permit: NC0061930ii
Inspection Date: 03/05/2010
I. General Information
Owner - Facility: Mark Laurel WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
• Name of regulated entity and county
• Responsible entity, person or contact with phone number or address
• Listing of applicable permit(s) — NPDES and Collection System permits, etc.
(Note: water plant wastewater dischargers are exempt)
• Description of collection'lor treatment system or process
II. Performance
• Description of overall 12-month performance, noting highlights and deficiencies.
• By month, list of the number and type of any violations of permit conditions,
environmental regulations or environmental laws, including (but not limited to):
Permit Limit Violation, s — list by month and type
Monitoring and Reporting Violations — i.e. NOVs and Civil Assessments
(Illegal) Bypass of treatment facilities*
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)* - Dates of SSOs*, Press Releases & Public Notices
I
(*Note the estimated total monthly volumes and locations of events in which more
than 1,000 gallons of waste reached surface waters.
• Description of any known environmental impact of violations
• Description of corrective) measures taken to address violations or deficiencies
III. Notification
• Statement as to how users or customers have been provided access to the report.
IV. Certification
• Statement by a responsible official certifying the report is accurate and complete.
It shall be left to the individual applicable entities to decide both how much detail above minimum they wish
to provide in the report and how they will provide the report to their users or customers. This law was
established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence). Those
entities that fall under the ;scope of this part of the law are encouraged to be forthcoming in their report and
they should provide its readers a contact where they may view more detailed information.
To satisfy the Departmental reporting requirement, three copies of the report should be submitted to the
following address:
System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Annual reports must be submitted within 60 days of the end of the applicable 12-month review period.
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0
Permit: NCO061930
Inspection Date: 03/05/2010
Owner - Facility: Mark Laurel VWVTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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n
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■
n
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Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
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b. Mechanical
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Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the. basin free of dead spots?
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n
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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n
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n
Are the diffusers operational?
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n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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n
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Is the DO level acceptable?
■
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■
n
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Permit: NC0061930
Inspection Date: 03/05/2010 i
Owner - Facility: Mark Laurel V%AATP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
I
Aeration Basins
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 circularclarifier?
Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate? I
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational? I
Is the return rate acceptable (lowl turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level accetable? (Approximately '/< of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
NE
Yes
No
NA
Disinfection - UV
Yes
No
NA
NE
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Are extra UV bulbs available on Isite?
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Are UV bulbs clean?
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n
n
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Is UV intensity adequate?
■
n
n
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Is transmittance at or above designed level?
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Is there a backup system on site?
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Is effluent clear and free of solids?
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Comment: The UV disinfection control panel is in need of servicing and/or
replacement. The dial that indicates transmittance / absorbance is not working
properly. The fecal coliform data does indicate that proper disinfection is occurring.
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
n
n
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are regIuired) are they operating properly?
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Comment:
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ENVIRONMENTAL
I�. Water & Wastewater Services
P.O. Box 954, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (50 West Sylva Shopping Center, Sylva, NC 28779)
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
August 1, 2009
Attn.: System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Annual Report
NPDES # NC0:06-1.930)
Mark Laurel
Macon County
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The attached document is pursuant to House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999,
which was signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. The legislation is intended
to instill public oversight by requiring spill notification and annual reporting by all entities
owning or operating wastewater treatment facilities in the state of North Carolina.
Concerned persons may obtain more detailed information concerning the above
referenced facility by contacting me at [phone] or Gary Schmitt at
[phone].
Sincerel
Dale Wike
Operator in Responsible Charge
Encl.: Annual Report
®ENR - W I-E R QUALITY
CC: Gary Schmitt POINT SOURCE BRANCH

+ PERFORMANCE ANNUALEPORT
I. General Information
Facility and System Name:
Mountain Laurel Subdivision WWTP
NC Hwy 106
Macon County
Permit: NC 0061930
Owner:
Mark Laurel Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
Operator:
Environmental, Inc.
ORC:
Dale Wike
P.O. Box 954
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Raw sewage generated by Mark Laurel is collected into a lift station. It is then transported via
grinder pumps into a 0.042 MGD wastewater treatment plant. The plant includes an extended
aeration (diffused air) system with a clarifier and ultraviolet disinfection located at Mountain
Laurel Subdivision, on Highway 106, west of Highlands, Macon County. Discharge from said
treatment works into East Fork Overflow Creek, which is classified Class C-Trout waters in the
Savannah River Basin. Mark Laurel is currently permitted to discharge 0.042 MGD.
II. PERFORMANCE
Summary of System Performance July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008
Analytical results indicate that no permitted monthly limits were exceeded during the reporting
period. In addition, no bypasses or overflows occurred.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available by contacting:
Mark Laurel Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify this report has been made available to users or customers of Mark
Laurel Association.
Dale Wike
Operator in Responsible Charge
Environmental, Inc. 8/1/09

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
July 14, 2009
Mr. George S. Schmitt
Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association
PO Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-MV-0108
Permit No. NCO061930
Mark Laurel WWTP
Dear Mr. Schmitt: Macon County
A review of Mark Laurel WWTP's monitoring report for February 2009 showed the
following violation:
Parameter
Date
Measuring Frequency
Violation
Temperature
02/18/2009
5 days /week.
Failure to monitor 5 days/week
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.
Enclosure
cc: Bob Guerra - Compliance Enforcement
WQ Central Files
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Sincerely,
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Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
NorthCarolina
Auttrtrrllr(
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70; Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone (828) 296-
4500 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwatergualitV.org FAX (828)
299-7043

Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
Mr. George S Schmitt
Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association
PO Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
Dear Mr. Schmitt:
July 6, 2009
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mark Laurel WWTP
Permit No: NCO061930
Macon County
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on June 30, 2009. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
NC0061930.
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 extenton 4662.
Sincerely,
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Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE ne
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NOoAhCarollina
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Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.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 INI 2 I5I 31 N00061930 Ill 121 09/06/30 117 18ICI 19ISI 20I I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------Reserved----
67 I 1.0 169 70 13 I 711 I 721 NJ 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Mark Laurel WWTP
03:00 PM 09/06/30
07/10/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
215 N 4th St
Highlands NC 28741
03:30 PM 09/06/30
12/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Dale Howard Wike/ORC/828-293-9396/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiallTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
George S Schmitt,PO Box 375 Highlands NC 28741//828-526-2412/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit m Operations & Maintenance ® 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) IQf / Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
11
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3l NCO061930 1111 12l 09/06/30 I17 i18ICl
(cont.) 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Operators:
The certified, contract operators from Environmental Inc., Dale Wike and Joe David Hall,
assisted in the inspection.
Operator in Responsible Charge: Dale Wike - Grade II - Certificate # 27314
Back-up Operator: Joe David Hall - Grade II - Certificate # pending
Records & Reports:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was
conducted on 9-19-2008 by Janet Cantwell.
The permit expires on 8 �31-2012. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to
expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
The Annual Performance Report for 7-1-2007 to 6-30-2008, was received on October 16, 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.
Items needed / deficient:
Wastewater Management Plan
i
A Wastewater Management Plan was required to be submitted 180 days after issuance (8-31-2007) of
the current permit.
Please refer to Part A. (21.) of the permit and address the following:
Alternatives Analysis;
Facilities Assessment;
Optimization Plan;
Biosolids Management Plan;
Communications Plan.
If this Plan has not already been submitted, please do so, as soon as possible.
Send this Plan to the Asheville Regional Office, to the attention of Roger Edwards.
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Permit: NCO061930 Owner - Facility: Mark Laurel VWVfP
Inspection Date: 06/30/2009 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? ❑ ❑ ® n
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ 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: Wastewater Management Plan was required to be submitted 180 days
after issuance (8-31-2007) of the current permit.
Please refer to Part A. (2.) of the permit and address the following:
Alternatives Analysis; Facilities Assessment; Optimization Plan; Biosolids Management
Plan; Communications Plan.
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a. Manual
b. Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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n
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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n
n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
n
n
n
Is the unit in good condition?
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n
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Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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n
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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n
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
®
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
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Permit: NCO061930 , 'Owner - Facility: Mark Laurel WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/30/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and'odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
n
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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n
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/ of the sidewall depth)
®n
n
n
Comment:
Disinfection - UV
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on Isite?
®
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n
n
Are UV bulbs clean?
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n
n
n
Is UV intensity adequate.
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n
n
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Is transmittance at or above designed level?
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Is there a backup system on site?
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Is effluent clear and free of solids?
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n
n
n
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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n
n
n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
®
n
n
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n
n
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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:
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W AT �RQG
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
_ North Carolina Department r, )ironment and Natural Resources
t H L E COPY Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
Mr. George S. Schmitt
Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association
P.O Box 375
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
Dear Mr. Schmitt:
August 19, 2008
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Mark Laurel WWTP
Permit No: NCO061930
Macon County
Enclosed please find.a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection
conducted on. August 14, 2008. The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit NC0061930. There
are, however, several items which need attention:
• Work needs to be done on the return pipes in the clarifier.
• Clarifier needs to be pumped.
• State electrical code requires that the outdoor power outlets be GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Iriterrupter). There are three outlets on site which need replacement for the safety
of the operator.
• The shed roof is in dire need of replacement. (The shed contains the.composite sampler, records,
chemicals and UV disinfection.)
• Large holes in the bottom walls of the shed are in need of immediate repair to'prevent
wildlife access into the shed for the safety of the operator.
• Trimming of the tree limbs above the facility would help reduce leaves/twigs from entering the
plant and possibly clogging the lines.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. Mr.
Teague is doing a fine job of operating your facility. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me
at 828-296-4500 ext.4667.
Sincerely,
anet Cantwe
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
1 i' I F'u
DWQ Central Files
Environmental Inc./ ORC w/ attachment
G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Macon\61930 Mark Laurel\61930-CEI.08.doc No'ehCarotina
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E P n/-1 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 IJ 31 NCO061930 111 12.1 08/08/14 117 18J 19U 20J
Remarks
"IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------- ---------------- Reserved ----------------------
67 I 169 70I I 71 UI 72 U N 73 � 74 751 I I I I I Li 80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:50 AM 08/06/14
07/10/01
Mark Laurel WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
215 N 4th St
Highlands NC 28741
12:40 PM 08/08/14
12/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
W.
Mark Fredrick Teague/ORC/828-293-9396/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficialMtle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
George S Schmitt,PO Box 375 Highlands NC 28741//828-526-2412/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program E Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ /
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont. 1
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NC0061930 I11i 12I 08/08/14 I �� . UII
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Mark Teague/ ORC assisted in the inspection of this facility.
Ronnie Waller/ Mark Laurel Homeowners Association dropped by to discuss the collection system.
The previous compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 7/10/07.
The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year.
Work needs to be done on the return pipes in the clarifier.
Clarifier needs to be pumped.
State electrical code requires that the power outlets be GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter). There are three outlets on site which need replacement for the safety
of the operator.
The shed roof is in dire need of replacement. (The shed contains the composite sampler, records,
chemicals and UV disinfection.)
Large holes in the bottom walls of the shed are in need of immediate repair to prevent
access of wildlife into the shed.
Trimming of the tree limbslabove the facility would help reduce leaves/twigs from entering the
plant and possibly clogging the lines.
Collection System inspecti on will be sent separately from the WWTP inspection.
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Permit: NCO061930 Owner - Facility: Mark Laurel VV WfP
Inspection Date: 08/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
n _ a Yec Nn NB NF
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
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❑
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ®❑
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Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
❑
Name of person performing analyses
❑
Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NCO061930 Owner - Facility: Mark Laurel wwTP
Inspection Date: 08/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No MA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ®❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
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# Is flow meter used for reporting?
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑
❑
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Is the flow meter operational?
❑
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: Metal housing for the flow meter has rusted through and needs
replacement. The power outlet needs to be replaced
with a GFCI which is required by State electrical code.
Operator stated he is waiting on the manufacturer to calibrate the flow meter; last
calibration was 7/07.
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Aeration Basins I
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation I
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system .
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0. mg/1)
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Comment: DO was 6.7m'g/I at 19.3 degrees C.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and 0 dorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?I
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Permit: NCO061930 Owner - Facility: Mark Laurel WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/1412008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately X of the sidewall depth)
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Comment: DO was 6.1 mg/I at 20.3 degrees C.
Disinfection - UV
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
Are UV bulbs clean?
Is UV intensity adequate?
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
Is there a backup system on site?
Is effluent clear and free of solids?
Comment: Sample results have been within permit limits; however, panel lights are
not working and need replacement and a couple of quartz crystal tubes are cracked and
need replacement along with grommets and lock nuts.
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment: Operator stated that sampler tubing is being replaced.
Temperature was at 3 degrees C.
Yes No NA NE
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ENVIRONMENTAL
Inc. dater & wastewater Sendcos
OK.,
P.O. Box 954 (5690 Old Cullowhee Road), Cullowhee, North Carolina, 28723
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: en vironmentalinc@a aoL com
August 1, 2008
Attn.: System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service. Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Annual Report
NPDES # NCO061930
Mark Laurel
Macon County
EA VE E �
E- K--_2 2008
DENR , WATER QUALITY
ROILY SOURCE BRANCH
The attached document is pursuant to House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999,
which was signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. The legislation is intended
to instill public oversight by requiring spill notification and annual reporting by all entities
owning or operating wastewater treatment facilities in the state of North Carolina. .
Concerned persons may obtain more detailed information concerning the above
referenced facility by contacting me at [phone] or Gary Schmitt at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Mark Teague
Operator in Responsible Charge
Encl.: Annual Report
CC: Gary Schmitt
.... . ... ..
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4 2008
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Ij WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OrFICE

PERFORMANCE ANNUAL .«PORT
I.
II.
General Information
Facility and System Name:
Owner:
Operator:
ORC:
Mountai
Laurel Subdivisio WWTP
NCHwy Macon County
Permit: NC 0061930
Mark Laurel Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
Environmental, Inc.
Mark Teague
P.O. Box 954
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Raw sewage generated by Mark Laurel is collected into a lift station. It is then transported via
grinder pumps into a 0.042 MGD wastewater treatment plant. The plant includes an extended
aeration (diffused air) system with a clarifier and ultraviolet disinfection located at Mountain
Laurel Subdivision, on Highway 106, west of Highlands, Macon County. Discharge from said
treatment works into East Fork Overflow Creek, which is classified Class C-Trout waters in the
Savannah River Basin. Mark Laurel is currently permitted to discharge 0.042 MGD.
PERFORMANCE
Summary of System Performance July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008
Analytical results indicate that no permitted monthly limits were exceeded during the reporting
period. In addition, no bypasses or overflows occurred.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available by contacting:
Mark Laurel Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify this report has been made available to users or customers of Mark
Laurel Association.
Mark Teague
Operator in Responsible Charge
Environmental, Inc. 8/1/08

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0 Michael F. Easley, Governor
�0� Qy William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
0 Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
August 31, 2007
Mr. George Schmitt
Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
Permit NCO061930
Mark Laurel WWTP
Macon County
Dear Mr. Schmitt:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we 'are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended)..
This final permit includes the following changes from Mark Laurel's current permit:
➢ This permit already contains a monthly average ammonia (NH3-N) limit. In order to comply
with federal regulations, a corresponding daily maximum ammonia limit has been added.
➢ The current NPDES permit required Mark Laurel to submit a wastewater management
plan to the Division but the Division never received the plan, hence the same requirement
is kept in this permit.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable
to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt
of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water 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.
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If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Agyeman, Adu=Pokwat:telephone'
number [phone]. extension 508. ---1
cc: Central Files
NPDES File
Sincerely,
oleen H. Sullins
SEP 11 2007
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL C " -aro} na
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Permit NCO061930
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA .
,NT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the, North Carolina Environmental Management
Commiss'�on, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
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Mark Laurel Association
is
to receiving waters
in accordance with efi
I, II, III and IV hereof
authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Mountain Laurel Subdivision WWTP
Moonlight Lane
West of Highlands
Macon County
mated as East Fork Overflow Creek in the Savannah River Basin
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
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This permit shall become effective October 1, 2007.
This permit and authon i ation to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2012
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Signed this day August 31, 2007.
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0061930
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT. COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Mark Laurel Association is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.042 MGD extended aeration (diffused air) wastewater treatment
-system with the following components:
♦ Two aeration basins
♦ Digester
♦ Clarifier
♦ LTV disinfection
♦ Flow meter
The facility is located west of Highlands at Mountain Laurel Subdivision WWTP on Moonlight
Lane in Macon County. `
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into East Fork
Overflow Creek, classified C-Trout ORW waters in the Savannah River Basin.
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A. (L) 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:
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1. I = Influent, E= Effluent, U = Upstream and D = Downstream. Upstream = at unimproved road; Downstream =
approximately 0.2 miles from the outfall.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
3. Monitoring is only required if chlorine is used for disinfection at the facility.
4. 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

Permit NCO061930
A. (2.) WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN r
No later than 180 days after the issuance date of this permit, the Permittee shall submit to the Division a
wastewater management plan. The plan shall include, at a minimum, the following elements:
• Alternatives analysis.. Conduct a technical and economic evaluation of wastewater
disposal alternatives,. specifically including gat least the following alternatives:
• connection to a wastewater collection system
0 conversion to a spray irrigation system
• implementation of a reuse program
• any cIpmbination of the above options
The analysis and report should be consistent with guidance provided by the Division.
Facilities assessment. Describe deficiencies and operational difficulties in the existing
collection system or treatment facility which affect performance or permit compliance,
and identify potential improvements to correct those. At a minimum, evaluate the
following considerations:
• hem!rrks performance,
• equ:pment repairs and preventative maintenance,
• removal of accumulated solids, wastes, other debris
• Optimization plan. Develop a strategy for optimization, rehabilitation, expansion
and/or replacement of the collection and/or treatment system to achieve optimum
performance. Identify specific measures and key tasks, including those - in the above
facilities assessment, and provide an estimated schedule for completion of each.
• Biosolids management plan. Develop an operations protocol to be used or describe
the protocol currently used for managing septage/ biomass in the treatment system,
including associated solids wasting and disposal, to promote optimum treatment system
performance. Identify operating parameters to be used and target values or ranges of
values where appropriate.
• Communications plan. Describe a strategy for informing utility customers of their
potential impacts on treatment system performance . and appropriate practices for
minimizing those impacts, including a schedule for implementation of the strategy. At a
minimum, include the following elements:`
• oil and grease contributions to the collection and treatment system
• introductory material for new tenants, describing acceptable waste disposal
practices, common problem practices, notification procedures in case of
eme� gency

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit INCOO 3p
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
M nnY'
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
(� ��,) _
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e-mail Address
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
city
State / Zip Code N :j
County
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. ("Note tiiai this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
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Name
��n�i�-or, m•e�fia-� � �
Mailing Address
City Cu ee_
State / Zip Code /�Joy--iti Crc.vo li�,_rti Z g7 23
Telephone Number ( US)
Fax Number ( $2v) 2_9 2,
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hrijES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating i00% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater (check all that apply):
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Industrial ❑ Number. of Employees
Commercial ❑ Number of Employees
Residential Number of Homes
School ❑ Number of Students/Staff
Other ❑ i Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Population served:
5. Type of collection system
Separate sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points
Outfall Identification- number(s) GO 1
Is the outfall equipped' with a diffuser? ❑ Yes $ No
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7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
t Fa,( IL
8. Frequency of Discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week disch ge occurs: Duration:
S. Describe the treat:anent system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design r�m,oval for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system inr
separate sheet of paper.
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow MGD
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Annual Average daily flow MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flowMGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes V No
12. Effluent Data
Pro uide 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 maximunt
and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
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30.0
Fecal Coliform
( UO A 00
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Total Suspended Solids
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Temperature (Summer)
Temperature (Winter)
pH
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed name of Person Signing
Signature of Applicant
Title
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
punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar
offense.)
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
P.O. Box 954, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (50 West Sylva Shopping Center, Sylva, NC 28779)
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
August 1, 2009
Attn.: System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Annual Report
NPDES # NCO061930 — W
Mark Laurel
Macon County
The attached document is pursuant to House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999,
which was signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. The legislation is intended
to instill public oversight by requiring spill notification and annual reporting by all entities
owning or operating wastewater treatment facilities in the state of North Carolina.
Concerned persons may obtain more detailed information concerning the above
referenced facility by contacting me at [phone] or Gary Schmitt at
[phone].
Sincere)
Dale Wike
Operator in Responsible Charge
End.: Annual Report
CC: Gary Schmitt

PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
I. General Information
Facility and System Name:
Mountain Laurel Subdivision WWTP
NC Hwy 106
Macon County
Permit: NC 0061930
Owner:
Mark Laurel Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
Operator:
Environmental, Inc.
ORC:
Dale Wike
P.O. Box 954
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Raw sewage generated by Mark Laurel is collected into a lift station. It is then transported via
grinder pumps into a 0.042 MGD wastewater treatment plant. The plant includes an extended
aeration (diffused air) system with a clarifier and ultraviolet disinfection located at Mountain
Laurel Subdivision, on Highway 106, west of Highlands, Macon County. Discharge from said
treatment works into East Fork Overflow Creek, which is classified Class C-Trout waters in the
Savannah River Basin. Mark Laurel is currently permitted to discharge 0.042 MGD.
II. PERFORMANCE
Summary of System Performance July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008
Analytical results indicate that no permitted monthly limits were exceeded during the reporting
period. In addition, no bypasses or overflows occurred.
III. NOTIFICATION
A copy of this report is available by contacting:
Mark Laurel Association
P.O. Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
IV. CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify this report has been made available to users or customers of Mark
Laurel Association.
Dale Wike
Operator in Responsible Charge
Environmental, Inc. 8/1/09

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L Michael F. Easley, Governor
'' I William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
NorthJaroli a rn`i6nt of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
September 6, 2007
Mr. Schmitt
Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association
PO Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
SUBJECT: Wastewater Collection System
Owner & Operator Requirements
Mark Laurel WWTP
NCO061930
Macon County
Dear Mr. Schmitt:
I would like to take this opportunity to discuss the requirements for sewerage collection
systems that were first established in 15 NCAC .02H .0200 in March 2000 and are now found in
15 NCAC 2T .0403, Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters, which became effective
September 1, 2006. These Regulations place significant operation, maintenance and reporting
requirements on those entities that own or operate a wastewater collection system with average
daily flows of less than 200,000 gallons per day.
These regulations are applicable to your facility. This letter is provided as guidance
to assist you in complying with the new reporting and operations and maintenance (O&M)
requirements and to advise you that you are subject to system review, inspections and possible
enforcement, if the system is not in compliance with the regulation. .
For your convenience and easy reference, a highlight of these requirements and the
following guidance are offered (see enclosed). You may find the regulations using the following
web site: http:/lh2o.enr.state.nc.us/peres/Collection%20Systems/CollectionSystemsHome.htmI
The Asheville Regional Office will be increasing the level of oversight, compliance
activities and enforcement relating to collections systems, therefore, we wanted to be sure you
are aware of the requirements for these systems. We will be performing NPDES Wastewater
Collection System inspections sometime in the near future.
Noi ch Carolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Hwy 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone]
Internet: www..ncwaterquality.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 FAX [phone]
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If this Office has knot previously inspected your wastewater collection system and records
of same, you should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with all criteria listed above.
Enclosed is an inspection form that you can use to assemble your records prior to an inspection
by the staff of this Office.
This Office has a Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant on staff to offer assistance to
you in complying with the requirements of these, regulations. Should you have questions or
need additional information regarding this issue, please contact Don Price at [phone].
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Should you have any other questions concerning this correspondence or the
requirements relating td collection systems, please contact Roy Davis or Keith Haynes at 828-
296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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Mark Laurel Homeowners Association
PO, Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
Attn: Carolyn Bryant
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
March 1, 2007
Re: Mark Laurel
Sludge Management Plan
Dear Ms. Bryant,
All waste at Mark Laurel goes into the digester. Any waste that needs to be removed is pumped
out by a licensed septic pumping service, then hauled to a wastewater treatment facility.
Thank you,
George Schmitt
Mark Laurel Homeowners Association
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Permibee mAftc k"s'e—Permit Number &��6/5.9County d. Co,-J
Incident Ended: (DateTrne) " -03 Estimated Duration (Time) %fps
First knowledge of incident (Daterr-me)
Estimated volume of s ill/byposs < % � gallons. Show rational for volume.
Ksplll is ongoing, pleas naft Regional Office on a daily basis unBl spill Can be sopped.
Reported to: 1' ACK T 2z%cam jDate/tfrne)
Nerne of person
Weather conditions:
Source of spilUbypass (check one): Sanitary Sewer !� Pump Station WVM
Level of treatment (check one): i1 None Primary Treatment
Secondary Treatment Chlorination Only
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Did spill/bypass'reach surface waters? ,,,Yes ^_No (If YeS, please fist the; fo1ing)z
Volume reaching surface waters? 1 gallons 2 6 2003
Name of surface water
Did spinypass result in a fish kill? Yes
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If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
Please provide the ioliowing inbormeftn: `
1. Location of saill/bvpaas: � j' rib A�l �l2�9le _
2. Cause of spilllbypess:
3. Did you have personnel ay.101able to performirtiltel assessment 24 hours1day (trtClOOV weeks and
holidays)y
Yes V No
4. How long did it take to make an initial assessment of the spilllaverflow after first knowledge?
...� Hours w,0. - AMnutes
How long did it take to get a repair cmw onsee?
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Sewage 011 Response ]Evaluation:
Pemvttee Kermit Number N 1019 30 C unty
S. Acts taken to contain spill, �dpan up waste, and/or Mmedk* the
s. Were the uipment and parts needed to make repairs readily available?
Yes No If no, please explain why:
7. If the splluoverflow occurred at a pump station, or was the result off pump station failure,
was the alarm system functional at the time of the spiti7 Yes No if the alarm
system did not function, please explain why-
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8. Repairs made are: Permanent Temporary
Please describe what repairs were made. If the repairs are Tmporary, please indicate a date by
which permanent repairs will be completed, and notify the Regional Office within 7 days of the
permanent repair:
9. What actions have been made to prevent this discharge from occurring again in the fiftre?
10. Comments:
Other agencies
Person reporting spill/bypass: Phone Number. O gi
For MM Use Only.
DWq requested addliftmI wrttmen report? Yes No
If yes, what additional inforrto r, in needed?
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07/01/02
Permit Number WQ0021528
Program Category
Non+ discharge
Permit Type Fast Traci<
Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, &
Pressure Sewer Extensions
Primary Reviewer
forrest.westall
Permitted Flow
Facility
Facility Name
Benchmark Subdivision
Location Address
Owner
Permit Tracking S]
Status Project Type
In review New Project
Version Permit Classification
Individual
Permit Contact Affiliation
Major/Minor Region
Minor Asheville
County
Macon
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner Name Owner Type
Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association Non -Government
Owner Affiliation
George Schmitt
P.O. Box 375
Highlands NC 28741
Dates/Events
Draft Scheduled Public
Orig Issue App Received Initiated Issuance Notice Issue Effective Expiration
06/27/02
Regulated Activities Requested/Received Events
NULL, RO staff report received
RO staff report requested
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Outfall NGTUL
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin
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June 24, 2002 • LdndDesg.
NCDENR
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Benchmark/Highgate
LDI Project No. 6002012
Dear Review Agent,
Enclosed is the NCDENR application package for the modification of the
existing pump station serving at the Benchmark/Highgate subdivision. I have
enclosed 1 original and 2 copies. I have recently spoken to Mr. Kevin Barnett
with NCDENR, Water Quality in Asheville, NC. Mr. Barnett performed a
recent compliance inspection and he indicated the modification permit would
need to be submitted to your department for review but that no review fee will
be required. I have also included in the package a copy of the original permit.
It is our desire to have this modified pump station modified and operable as
soon as possible, bringing this unit into compliance with all current NCDENR
rules and regulations. We will proceed with record drawings and
certifications when the modifications are complete.
If you have any questions or comment feel free to call.
Sincerely,
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Marty Kocot, PE
LandDesign, Inc.
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State of North!Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
FAST -TRACK APPLICATION
for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
(Pressure sewers systems are not to be included as part of this application package)
THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL.
INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate that you have included the following list of required application package items by signing your
initials in the space provided next to each item. Failure to submit all required items will lead to additional processing and review
time for the permit application.
_X_ A. Application Form - Submit one original and one copy of the completed and appropriately executed application form.
Any changes to this form will result in the application being returned. The Division of Water Quality (Division) will
only accept application packages that have been fully completed with all applicable items addressed. You do not need
to submit detailed plans and specifications unless you respond NO to item IV.6. and/or item IV.10.
_N/A_ B. Attachment - Submit the completed and properly executed Form WSCA 10/99 for each watershed within the project
location.
_N/A_ C. Application Fee - Submit a check in the amount of $400 made payable to: North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (NCDENR).
_N/A_ D. Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity — If the application is being submitted in the name of a privately -
owned public utility, submit two copies of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, which demonstrates
that the public utility is authorized to hold the utility franchise for the area to be served by the sewer extension. If a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity has not been issued, provide two copies of a letter from the NC
Utilities Commission's Public Staff that states that an application for a franchise has been received, that the service area
is contiguous to an existing franchised area, and/or that franchise approval is expected.
_N/A_ E. Operational Agreements — Submit one original and two copies of a properly executed operational agreement if the
sewer extension will be serving residential or commercial lots (e.g., houses, condominiums, townhomes, outparcels,
etc.) that will be owned by a homeowners' association or developer. If the applicant is a homeowners' association, use
Form HOA 10/99. If the applicant is a developer, use Form DEV 10/99.
_N/A_ F. Flow Acceptance Letters — If the owner of the downstream sewers and/or WWTF is different from the applicant,
submit two copies of a flow acceptance letter from the owner of the downstream sewers and WWTF. Flow acceptance
letters must contain the following minimum information: applicant and project name, amount of flow accepted, and
name and permit number of the receiving sewers/WWTF. The flow acceptance must not expire prior to permit
issuance and must be dated less than a year prior to the application date. Intergovernmental agreements or other
contracts will not be accepted in lieu of a project -specific flow acceptance letter.
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND --
MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE9JL, — 3 �UO2
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
By U.S. Postal Service: By Courier/Special Delivery:
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 NORTH SALISBURY STREET, SUITE 1219
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FACSIMILE NUMBER: [phone]
For more information, visit our web site at: h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu1
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Application NumW Kb6V %ber: (to be completed by DWQ)
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name (name of the municipality, corporation, individual, etc.): George Schmitt
MaYk LO M A MD 6 cLon
2. Owner's or signing official's name and title (15A NCAC 2H .0206(b)): George Schmitt, President
3. Name and complete address of applicant: George Schmitt
City: Highlands State: NC Zip: 28741
Telephone number: (_828_) 526-0469 Facsimile member: (_828_) 526-9810
4. Project name (name of the subdivision, facility or establishment, etc.):
Benchmark Subdivision (Hieh2ate
5. County where project is located: Macon
6. Fee submitted: $ (See Instruction C.)
7. Name and complete address of engineering firm: LandDesign, Inc.
38 Garfield St., Suite C
City: Asheville State: NC Zip: 28803
Telephone number: (_828_) 281-1447 Facsimile number: ( _828_ ) 281-1449
8. Name and affiliation of contact person who can answer questions about application:
Marty Kocot PE Engineer of Project
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II. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Project is: new; X modification
2. If this application is being submitted as a result of a modification to an existing permit, provide:
existing permit number 13236
3. Applicant is: public _X_ private
If private, units (lots, townhomes, etc.) are:
If sold, facilities owned by a:
X
III. INFORMATION ON WASTEWATER:
and the issuance date 5/19/86
leased (Skip to item III.); _X_ sold
public utility (See Instruction D.);
homeowners' association/developer (See Instruction E.)
1. Please provide a one- or two -word description specifying the origin of the wastewater (school,
subdivision, hospital, commercial facility, industry, apartments, condominiums, etc.): Subdivision
2. Volume of wastewater generated by this project: 10440 gallons per day
3. Explanation of how wastewater flow was determined (15A NCAC 2H .0219(1)):ryT
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See attached basis of design
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4. Nature of wastewater: 100 /o Domestic/Commercial; �
FORM: FTA 06/00
% Other waste - specify:
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5. If wastewater is industrial in nature:
a. Level of pretreatment that has been provided to ensure protection of the receiving collection system
and wastewater treatment facility:
b. If a pretreatment permit is required, has one been issued? Yes; No. If yes, please
attach a copy of the pretreatment permit. If no, provide date application was submitted:
IV. DESIGN INFORMATION:
1. Brief project description: Project consists of modifying an existing single duplex pump station
which serves 29 lots. The purpose is to repair a failing system by installing a new pump basin and
2. Owner and name of wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) receiving wastewater (See Instruction F.): _
Mark Laurel Treatment Plant
3. WWTF permit number (NC00***** or WQ00*****): NCO061930
4. List the owner(s) of any intermediate sewers if different from applicant or owner of WWTF (See
Instruction F.):
5. Summary of GRAVITY SEWER to be permitted:
Diameter Length
(inches) (linear feet)
6. Does the subject gravity sewer collection system comply with the most recent version of the Gravity
Sewer Minimum Design Criteria and 15A NCAC 2H .0200? Yes; No. If no, please
identify criteria and explain:
7. Summary of PUMP STATIONS to be permitted:
No. or
Name
Design Flow
(MGD)
Pump Operational Points
_ GPM @_ feet TDH
Reliability Option
Selected
1
0.01044
37 GPM @ 134' TDH
Portable power generation
unit
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8. Summary of FORCE MAIN to be permitted:
Diameter Length
(inches) (linear feet)
9. List any equipment being utilized that is not specifically mentioned elsewhere in the application or as
part of the Minimum Design Criteria (e.g., telemetry, hoist, odor control equipment, mechanical bar
screens, etc.):
10. Do the subject pump stations and force mains comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -
Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains document adopted June 1, 2000 and 15A NCAC 2H
.0200? _X_ Yes; No. If no, please identify criteria and explain:
NOTE: If you responded NO to item IVA and/or item IV.10. above, two (2) copies
of detailed plans, specifications, supporting information, and any other materials
pertaining to the identified criteria should be submitted with the
completed and appropriately executed application form.
FORM: FTA 06/00 Page 4 of 5

V. CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer's Certification:
I. KoGo+ . attest that this application for Benchmark Highgate Suhdivion
has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the
engineering plans, calculations, and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. I
further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the
applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers adopted February 12,
1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains
adopted June 1, 2000. Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other
professionals, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this
material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design. Note: In accordance with NC General
Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation,
or certification in any application 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, signature, and date:
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Applicant's Certification:
I, 6-i&&6liE Sc"MiTi , attest that this application for a duplex pump station to serve the
High Gate Subdivision, Highlands, NC has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of
my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application 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. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person
who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of
a Class 2 misdemeanor which may inclu a no to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to
$25,000 per violat srr.
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BASIS OF DESIGN SEWER
WASTE WATER CALCULATIONS
1. Gravity Sewer to Pump Station
29 — 3 Bedroom Single Family Residences @ 120 GPD per Bedroom = 10440 GPD
TOTAL = 10440 gravity sewer =10440 GPD
B. PUMP STATION DESIGN
ANALYSIS
The existing pump station will be replaced to correct noted deficiencies and be able to
handle complete build out of the project. The data was interpreted from the existing plans
prepared my Cranston, Roberts, & Whitehrust, P.C. dated 9/5/88. The lengths correspond
to the "zone" length of the 2" diameter PVC line previously installed. The critical
elevations listed are a result of the invert elevations of the respective grinder pump station
and the outlet gravity sewer manhole.
EMERGENCY STORAGE PROVIDED
—2 Hours = 846 Gallons or 4 ft. within a 6' 0
RESULTS / CONCLUSION
The data and computer reports generated demonstrate that the pump station sewer system
operates satisfactorily under a variety of combinations. The velocity present in the zone
lines is adequate under worst -case conditions. The system should work well.
C. PUMP CYCLES
Duplex Stations
6 ft. 0 Pump basin, 0.5 ft. operating height = 105.75 Gallons
Fill Rate = 10440 GPD / 24 Hrs./ 60 Min/Hr. = 7.25 G.P.M. Avg. Daily fill rate
Pump Rate = 37 G.P.M.
Fill Time = 105.75 Gallons / 7.25 GPM = 14.58 minutes
Pump Time = 105.75 Gallons / 37 G.P.M. = 2.85 minutes (2-8 min req'd by NCDENR)
Cycle time = 17.44 minutes = 3.44 cycles/ hour
Peak Rate of flow = 18.125 GPM
Cycle time = 5.83 minutes = 6.90 cycles/ hour
Pump handles peak rate with main pump out of service. " -
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2" PRESSURE LINE
Flow Element
Pressure Pipe
Method
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Solve For
Pressure at 2
Input Data
Pressure at 1
100.00 psi
Elevation at 1
10.00 ft
Elevation at 2
10.00 ft
Length
1,055.00ft
C Coefficient
130.0
Diameter
2.00 in �--_
Discharge
37.0 gal/min
Results
Pressure at 2
84.05
psi
Headloss
36.80
ft
Energy Grade at 1
240.88
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Energy Grade at 2
204.08
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Hydraulic Grade at 1
240.66
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203.86
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38 Garfield Street, Suite C
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: [phone]
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Buoyancy Calculations:
Central Sewage Pumping Station
Use fiberglass cylinder wetwell
Diameter=
6.00 ft
Depth=
10.00 ft
Volume of wetwell (Vn,)=
282.74 ft^3
Weight of tank=
1440.00 Ibs
Weight of pumps=
190.00 Ibs
Total structure weight (Ft )=
1630.00 Ibs
JOB NAME: HighGate
JOB NO: 6002012 DATE: 10-Jun-02
TITLE: Wet well buoyancy calculations
CALC'D BY: JAR CHECK'D BY MAK
* Per Manufacture
Buoyancy Force (Eb.:
Specific weight water (y)= 62.42 Ib/ft^3
Total Volume (Vt)= VH,w+V,; Vc (shown below)
(Vt)= 366.47 ft^3
Fb = Y *Vt
Fb = 22874.82 Ibs
Downward Force of Soil Above Concrete Pad (E j:
Weight of soil= 110.00 Ibs/ft"3
Weight of water= 62.42 Ib/ft^3
Effective weight of soil= 47.58 Ib/ft"3
Effective Volume of Soil= 321.53 ft^3
Fs= 15298.44lb/ft^3

Id Street, Suite C
NC 28803
28-281-1447
281-1449
Down Force:
Weight of concrete pad required= Fp
JOB NAME: HighGate
JOB NO: 6002012 DATE: 10-Jun-02
TITLE: Wet well buoyancy calculations
CALC'D BY: JAR CHECK'D BY: MAK
so Fp(required) =Fb -(Ft +F s)
Fp(required) =
5946.38 Ibs
Weight of concrete=
150.00 Ibs/ft^3
Pad dimenisions
Length=
8.00 ft
Width=
8.00 ft
Depth=
0.75 ft
Anchoring Concrete
Area=
35.72 ft^2 =(pad area minus wetwell area)
Depth= 1.00 ft
Total volume concrete (Vr)= 83.72 ft^3
Total volume concrete (V,,)= 3.10 yd^3
Fp = 12558.44 Ibs
Fp provided is greater than Fp required
Factor of Safety=(Fp +Fs +Ft) /Fb
Factor of Safety= 1.29 > 1.25 OK

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community DE
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr: George Schmitt, President
Mark Laurel Association
P. O. Box 375
Highlands, NC 28741
Dear Mr. Schmitt:
May 19, 1986
SUBJECT : Permit No. 132.36
Mark Laurel Assoc! tion
Benchmark Subdivision
Sewer Collection System
Macon County
ent
In accordance with your application received April 22, 1986,1 we are
forwarding herewith. Permit No.13236, dated May19, 1986, to MarO Laurel
Association for the construction and operation of the subject wast water
collection system extensions.
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R. Paul Wilms
Director
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance untill; rescinded
and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this Fiermit
are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hear!
g before
a hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within thirt'
(30) days
following receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to
' e contended.
Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and bindin'
.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded
to
you. If you have any questions or need additional information concerning
this matter,, please contact Mr. Donald Safrit, telephone No. 919
ext. 120.
133-5083,
Sincerely yours,
R. Paul Wilms
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMU ITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Otter Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143,1, General Statutes
of North Carolina as- amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and- Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Mark Laurel Association
Macon County
FOR THE
construction and operation of approximately 5,000 lineal feet of 8-inch gravity
sewers, a 30 GPM pump station with dual submersible pumps and high water
alarms; and approximately, 1,055 lineal feet of 2--inch force main 'o serve, the
Benchmark Subdivision and the discharge of collected domestic wastewater
into the Mark Laurel .Wastewater Treatment Facility,
pursuant to the application received April 22, 1986, and in co formity with
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data, s bsequently
filed and approved by the Department of Natural Resources anU Community
Development and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded,
and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in
accordance with the approved plans, specifications and oth r supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature an volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data. IIII
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at �11 times.
4. This permit is not transferable.
5. Construction of the sewers shall be so scheduled so as not o interrupt
service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow o bypass
discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State.
6. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall b adequately
treated in'the Mark Laurel Wastewater Treatment Plant prio I to being
discharged into the receiving stream.

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7. No wastewater shall be discharged into the sewer collection 4ystem until the
Mark Laurel Wastewater Treatment Plant has been completed and placed in
operation. 11
Permit issued, this the 19th day of May, 1986.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAC
K. Paul Wilms, Director - -
^Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Ma
Permit No. 13236
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Mark La6j�el Homeowner's Association
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09/01/09

George S. Schmitt
Primary Reviewer
Regulated Activities
Condominium
Subdivision
WQCSD0458
Scheduled
Issuance
Permit Contact Affiliation
Draft Initiated
1.00
Version
Minor
Major/Minor
Permitted Flow
Owner
Facility
Dates/Events
Individual
Permit Classification
New Project
Project TypeProgram Category
Non-discharge
28741NC
ExpirationEffective
06/30/09
Owner Name
IssuePublic Notice
Permit Type
Location Address County
Coastal SW Rule
Facility Name Region
Status
Active
Asheville
06/30/09
wanda.frazier
Macon
Deemed permitted collection system management and operation
Highlands
215 N 4th St
Mark Laurel WWTP
Permit Number
App Received
06/30/09
Permit Tracking Slip
Orig Issue
06/30/09
Owner Type
Non-GovernmentMark Laurel Homeowner's Association
NCHighlands
PO Box 375
Owner Affiliation
28741
Facility Contact Affiliation
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