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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor " William G. Ross Jr. Secretary
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" Coleen-H. Sullins, Director
Terry Bell
Director of Auxiliary Services
Macon County Board of Education
1202 Old Murphy Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Dear Mr. Bell:
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Macon Middle School WWTP
Macon Countv
Division staff in the Asheville Regional Office has confirmed that the subject permit is no longer
required. Therefore, NPDES Permit NCO067300 is rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future the Macon County Board of Education wishes to discharge wastewater to the
State's surface waters, they must first apply for and receive a new NPDES permit. Discharge of
wastewater without a valid NPDES permit will subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of
up to $25,000 per day.
If you have questions about this matter, please contact Charles Weaver of my staff at the
telephone number or address listed below.
Sincerely,
✓ oleen H. Sullins
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NPDES Permit file
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Internet: h2o.enr.state. nc.us
Phone: [phone], extension 511 / FAX [phone]
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From: Roger'Edwar s <Rog Edwards@ncm 1 net>
Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:37:22 -0500
To: Charles Weaver <charles. weaver@ncmail. net>
CC: Roy Davis <[e-mail]>, Janet Cantwell <Janet. Cantwell @ncmail. net>
Charles,
Please copy us with the correspondence. Proceed with rescinding the permit as they
requested. We will check the facility on the next visit to Macon County.
Thanks and Happy New Year!
R. Edwards
Charles Weaver wrote:
Roger - we have correspondence from Macon County Schools that Macon Middle
School is connected to sewer.
Can we rescind the permit?
Thanks,
CHW
Roger Edwards - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Roger Edwards <Roger.Edwards a,ncmail.net>
NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Terry Bell
Director of Auxiliary Services
Macon County Board of Education
1202 Old Murphy Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Dear Mr. Bell:
----William-G. Ross, -Jr., -Secretary
Coleen' Kv§ullins, Director
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October 31, 2007 r
NOV - a 2007
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO067300
Macon Middle School WWTP
Macon County
Division personnel have reviewed, and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently
amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on
September 12, 2007.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning.this permit, please
contact Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
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Permit NCO067300
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215:1, other lawful standards and regulations
promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water
Pollution Control Aet, as amended, the
Macon County Board of Education
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Macon Middle School WWTP
1345 Wells Grove Road, southeast of Franklin
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as the Cullasaja River in subbasin 04-04-01 of the Little Tennessee River
Basin in accordance with, effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective December 1, 2007.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2012.
Signed this day October 31, 2007.
m H. Sullins, Director
.ion of Water Quality
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVED 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 Macon County Board of Education is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.01 MGD extended -aeration wastewater treatment
facility with the following components:
♦ Dayco Defiance treatment system
♦ Stephens flow meter
♦ Chlorine chamber
♦ Polishing pond
The facility is located at the Macon Middle School WWTP, southeast of Franklin off
Wells Grove Road in Macon County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
the Cullasaja River, a class B-Trout stream in subbasin 04-04-01 of the Little Tennessee
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Permit NCO067300
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below.
PARAMETER } } `
LIMITS a `x
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample Type
Sample Location
i4verage
Maximum '-,
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Frequency,,,
Flow
0.01 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly '
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
17 pg/L
21Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2 Alonth
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
By pass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
in between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
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➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
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➢ Pernnittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Perinittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every Z hours [X = days detention time] over a 24-hour period. Effluent
samples shall be collected at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-
hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow moniitorung that occ�rs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent tunes when there map be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Da4 Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured un units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-houi sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected dur hg that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not
submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant
Federal effluent guideline[s], for the appropriate calculation interval.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 daps per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal open tions prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s) that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
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Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater) treatment at a permitted facility; or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Comph tion of facility closure will allow; this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean-
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
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Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 nil collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative' of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
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Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Autl�ority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average concentration limio
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
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, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions .
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
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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 crunvnal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
nmprisomnent of not more than 1 year, or both., In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violatio �, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person whozzozviza 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 fora knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not in re than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 362, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not snore 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 I'mriunent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fused
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]
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g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318� or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,0�00 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties or Class II violations are not t6 exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
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2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to munhnize 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 LiabilityI
Except as provided in ermit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilitieL, 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 PerImittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4.
Nothing in this permit
from any responsibilitie;
215.75 et seq. or Section
consequential damages,
temporarily suspended.
-ance Liability
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hall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
liabilities, or penalties to which' the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
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5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey uiy property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injunir to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severabilit<
The provisions of this perinit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Dun, 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
Permmittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided i i 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 122.221.
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b. All reports re.quire1d by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
sighed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly, authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly aulthorized 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 tl e regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to autho ization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a differen individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization saris ing the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or toge her with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"1 certify, under pe6lty of law, that this document' and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information subn�titted. 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 possibijity of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be odified, 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 anticipated100cation
ncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41
13. Permit Modification. and Reissuance or Termination
The issuance of this pLmit 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, S bchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14.
The Permittee must paj, the annual administering and 'compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. irailure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause thus Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of
certified water pollutio:
control treatment syste.
classification assigned
Permittee must also err.
type of the system. Ba<
of the system [15A NC
lie permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
loy one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
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The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility'at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall subunit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(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. Prolibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
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(2) BJnass from �he collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
Permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Pernut Is •wing Authority may approve an anticipated by-pass, 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 sectillpn.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based pernnit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of t1i s condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance w I s caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial W .ew.
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b. Conditions necess i for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defensof upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evid Lace that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee acility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee ubmitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
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C. Burden of proof [4 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the bird n of goof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposd of in accordance with NCGS143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials fr�m entering waters of the State;or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within th� time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Perriaittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent e discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Representative Sam lin
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on, a day and time that is
characteristic of the dis harge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestre in, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval p of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41
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2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (Dl\/IR) 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 DlVIR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the pertnit 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 hereui, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the pernnit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
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➢ copies of all r ports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this perinit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The uidividual(s) who. performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analys s were performed;
d. The individual(s) ho performed the analyses;
e. The analytical tech iiques or methods used; and I
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry '
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the P rmittee'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 anJ copy, at reasonable tunes, any, records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable le times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regu ted or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monito at
leareasonable tunes, for tthepurposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the n Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
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Section E Reporting R auirements
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1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authoriz d herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant idenu ed in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation o the permit.
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Planned Changes
The Permittee shall
additions to the tern
a. The alteration or
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or
discharged. Thus i
notification requui
c. The alteration or
and such alteratio:
from or absent in
during the permit
e notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
I facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
dition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
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idition could significantly ch nge the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
ification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
ents under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
lition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
addition or change may justif�l the application of permit conditions that are different
e existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
)lication process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
Anticipated Noncom fiance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DAM) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or .
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or ui any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availabilin, of Renortsi
Except for data deterl!,ined 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 iequired by the Act, effluent data' shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making
any false statement on any such report may result iti 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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12.
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who !knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $25,00 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
Permittees who own dr operate facilities that collect or!treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users'/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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:ion A. Construction
The Permittee shall not co ence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the tit atment process (es) utilized at the: treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construe (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction ave been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. GroundwaterlMonitorin
The Permittee shall, upon wI ritten notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance df this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
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 l las occurred or will occur which' would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels';
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µ /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 aximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
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b. That any activity las occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, oa toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the follo uig "notification levels";
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(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten tunes the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to !the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new uitroduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow .in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
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f. Petroleu n oil, nonbiodegradable cutting on, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause i ntl!Ierference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity Ilthat may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any truc�ed or hauled pollutants, except at! discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard t ' the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to s pplement the requi ements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Penmittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary, regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any sia nificant industrial user; the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
Division a PrEtreatment Program for approval. per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(li).
5. This permit sh ll be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development.of a POTW
Pretreatment Prrogram as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Under authority of se�tions 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with fhe approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC, 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies,, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
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1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SIJO)
The Permittee si Hall maiiitaui adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Wast Suivev (NUS)
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The Permittee hall update its Industrial Waste Survey JWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once evert, five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used) in a wastewater treatment plaint Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data fiIom the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Secti4 D, and Section E.5.).
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The. Permittee hall obtain Division approval of! a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Withini 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 rievise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitioins listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
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Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Perinittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Pennittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR),
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the. Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment
Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the
Division at the following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following: i
a.) Narrative
cj. brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Psecs (SIUs) in Sigtuficant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summar, (PPS)
pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c) SiAlficantNon-Compliance Report (SNCR�
the nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Induustrial Data SUmmaLy Forms SF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
ser (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(( DSF) or other specific format approved by the Division_;
e.) Otl�er Information
CIopies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
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11. Public Notice I,
The Permittee hall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
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12. Record Keeping)
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Fin ncial Report
The Permittee 1liall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels, to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
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14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications t' the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, A 11 be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H - 907.
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WATER QUALITY Sct- i ION
Information Processing Unit

0 EFFLUENT 0
NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO067300 DISCHARGE NO._ 001 MONTH SEPTEMBER YEAR- 2007
FACILITYNAME MACON MIDDLE CLASS —II COUNTY Macon
CERTIFIED LABORATORY (1) EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
(list additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) BOBBY W ILSON GRADE II_ CERTIFICATION NO. 27407
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES BOBBY WILSON, ORC ORC PHONE_ 828-524-4460
CHECK BOX IF ORC IIAS CHANGED HENRY CLAY PEEK, BACK-UP OPERATOR NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN. CENTRAL. FILES x
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (SIGNA OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBL CHARGE) DATE
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BY TIRS SIG14ATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
RALEIG NC 27699-1617 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO TILE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
DWQ Form MR-1 Q 1/04)

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OCT 16 2007
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Information Processing

I06ty Status: (Please check one of the follow*
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages, if applicable)
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet -permit requirements
Noncompliant
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.
H the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for
improvements to be made as required by Part IULE.6 of the NPDES permit.
" I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in
accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed 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."
MACON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Permittee (Please print,or type)
Signature of P ee*** Date
(Required unss submitted electronically)
MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS PO BOX 1029 828-524-3314 mcsk-12.2rg NOVEMBER 30,2007
Pemvttee Address FRANKLIN, NC 28744 Phone Number e-mail address Permit Expiration Bate
ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORNTORIES
Certified Laboratory (2) Certification No.
Certified Laboratory (3) Certification No.
Certified Laboratory (4) Certification No.
Certified Laboratory (5) Certification No.
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at [phone] or by visiting the Surface Water
Protection Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wgs and linking to the unit's information pages.
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to be
entered for all of the parameters on the DUR for the entire monitoring period.
ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then the delegation of the signatory authority must be on
file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(2)(D). Page 2

RECEIVED
OCT 1 6 2007
WATER QUALITY SOU i ION
Information Processing Unit

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NPDES PERMIT NUMBER NC 0 D -5© 0
STATE FEDERAL
DATE ISSUED
EXPIRATION DATE
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DATE ISSUED
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` NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEW - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program , 9 u
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Mail the complete application to: h' FjAN 2 S� 2001
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources .
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail. Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 �`;r,^:Rr�a+ter
NPDES Permit 00006750
If you are completing this form, in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
J`.. .s.,
field- to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box.. please print or,type.:..:
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1. Contact Information:
Owner Name MACON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION h 1\ 9
Facility Name MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS I l�
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Mailing Address 1202 OLD MURPHY ROAD, PO BOX 1029
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City FRANKLIN ! WATER QUALITY SECTION
OFFICE
State / Zip Code NORTH CAROLINA 28734 OR 28744 i n
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Telephone Number,,, [phone] Fax Number [phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 1345 WELLS GROVE ROAD
City FRANKLIN,
State / Zip Code NORTH CAROLINA 28734
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 MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Mailing Address 1202 OLD MURPHY ROAD, PO BOX 1029
City FRANKLIN
State / Zip Code NORTH CAROLINA 28734 OR 28744
Telephone Number [phone] EXT 335
Fax Number [phone]
4. Population served: 1050
1 of 4 Form -A 1/06

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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
5. Do you receive industrial waste?
® No ❑ Yes (if you have an approved pre-treatment program, must complete Form 2A)
6. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
7. Outfall Information: _
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a' diffuses? ❑ Yes ® No
8. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
CULLASAJA RIVER
9. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous ® Intermittent
If intermittent:"
Days per week,discharge occurs: 5 Duration: N/A
10. 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.
DAYCO DEFIANCE TREATMENT SYSTEM 10,000 GAL
STEPHENS FLOW METER
CHLORINE CHAMBER 100 GAL
POLISHING POND 10,000 GAL
DECLORE CHAMBER 2,000 GAL
11. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.01 MGD
Annual Average daily flow .0050 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow .0109 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
12. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes - ® No
2 of 4
Form -A 1106

F NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
13. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. Effluent testing data must be based on at least three
samples and must be no more than four and one half years old.
Daily
Monthly
' . Units of
Number of
Parameter
Maximum
Average
Measuremen
Samples
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
45.0 MG/L
15.6
MG/L
158
(BOD5)
Fecal Coliform
400/ 100 ML
3.2
ML
156
Total Suspended Solids
45.0 MG/L
8.4
MG/L
157
Temperature (Summer)
N/A
21.6
o C
203.5
Temperature (Winter)
N/A
13.5
o C
203.5
pH
9.0
7.11
UNITS
1407
14. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
Permit Number
N/A
N/A
NCO067300
PSD (CAA) N/A
Non -attainment program (CAA) N/A
15. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Type
NESHAPS (CAA)
Permit Number
IM1.1
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) N/A
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) N/A
Special Order of Consent (SOC) N/A
Other
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed narAe of Person Signing Title
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be
maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording, or monitoring device or
method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
$25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 ,U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a
3 of 4 Form -A 1/06

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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEW - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
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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Permit NCO067300
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS .' .
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly _
Average ..>
Daily
Maximum. =
Measurement
. 'Frequency=
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.01 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
28 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH1
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. 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.

On November 30, 2006, a meeting was held in Franklin; North Carolina:to address your letter
and the request for a timeline for conhectina.our middle school sewage system;to the city's;
service. Persons in attendance were Mr. David Curtis, Macon County. Schools Director of -
Maintenance, Dan Brigman, Superintendent of Schools, and Mr: Mike Decker, Franklin Town.
Executive. During the meeting, Mr. Decker was very qui.ek.to render assistance and .notify -
representatives from McGill & Associates; contractors responsible for the sewage system; along
with other city officials regarding your notice. Mr. Decker's .efforts and support were very
encouraging and gave hope, for -,a swift resolution to. our. ongoing; concerns regardiniz. the, current -
wastewater treatnient facilities at Macon Middle School.
On Monday; December. 11, 2006, I was notified by Mr. Jeff Bishop of McGill & Associates
regarding, the circumstances at Macon Middle School and your -request for timeline to'connect
the:current, wastewater system to city service: Mr..Bishop informed me,that-he had spoken,
directly to you and provided you with a timeline -for connecting the middle school to city. service.. -
During -my conversation with Mr. Bishop, .he stated a time. frame of thirty(30):days for the.pump
station to be online. I was also. informed .that the connection to .city sewer has been delayed due.
to the requirement of a "flood study by Mr. Jack Morgan.' Macon County Inspections .,
Department.
As you are -aware, this situation has been a serious concern of several parties; particularly the
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Macon County'School-System for several. years now. Hopefully, these issues can be resolved.

immediately to ensure that efficient arid: effective operations are :sustained at our middle school
and throughout our school system. Please: feel free to contact me if you have questions 'or
concerns regarding this response.
Sincerely,
Dan ,Brigm uperintendent .
Macon County Schools

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McGill
A S S O C I A T E S
December 11, 2006
Ms. Janet Cantwell
Environmental Technician
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Dear Ms Cantwell:
i� DEC 1 3 2006
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Re: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Macon Middle School WWTP
Macon County, North Carolina
On behalf of Macon County. Schools, we are responding to your letter dated November
27, 2006 regarding your inspection on November 14, 2006 of the Macon Middle School
WWTP (Permit #NC0067300).
As you noted, there is a new gravity sewer in the vicinity of the treatment plant.
Unfortunately, at this the time, that sewer has not been approved by Macon County to be put
into service. McGill Associates is working with Macon County to resolve issues with the
construction of the sewer with regard to the counties flood ordinance. We are currently
preparing a flood study to evaluate the impact of the sewer construction on the 100-year flood
elevation. This flood study is projected to be completed the week of December 18', at which
time the report will be submitted to Macon County. for their approval.
Upon approval of the sewer construction by Macon County, the school will be notified
that the sewer is in service and the wastewater flow from the school can be diverted into the
Town of Franklin's sewer system. The wastewater treatment plant can then be taken offline.
We project that the sewer will be available for service within 30 days.
E n g i n e e r i n g • P l a n n i n g • F i n a n c e
McGill Associates, P.A. • P.O. Box 2259, Asheville, NC 28802 55 Broad Street, Asheville, NC 28801
828-252-0575 • Fax: [phone]

Ms. Janet Cantwell
December 11, 2006
Page 2
Please call should you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
McGIL ASSOCIATES, A.
JEFFREY R. BISH , P.E.
Senior Project Manager
Cc: Dan Brigman, Superintendent
Terry Bell, Chief Operations Officer
Mike Decker, Town of Franklin
Joel Storrow, McGill Associates
02713/07dec06.doc

Macon County Schools,.,
P.O. Box 1029 Superintendent's
1202 Old Murphy Rd. Office
Franklin, NC28744 .
[phone]
[phone] Fax
November 30, 2006
Mr. Mike Decker, Town Administrator
Town of Franklin
188 West Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734 _
Dear Mr. Decker:
This letter serves as a follow-up of my meeting today with you and Mr. David Curtis,
Maintenance Supervisor, Macon County Schools.
First and foremost, let me say that I enjoyed meeting you and having the opportunity to talk to
you concerning the sewage circumstances at Macon Middle School. The notice that Mr. Bell
received from the Division of Water Quality generates great concern :on my part about the
direction of this 'matter. Hopefully this crisis can be resolved in a timely manner to avoid any
direct impact on the learning environment at Macon Middle School.
I am available at your request to discuss a timeline for connecting Macon Middle School to the
existing waste water system. Thank you again for granting me the opportunity to meet with
you and to discuss how we may work together to bring a solution to our current situation at
the Middle School.
Sincerely,
/a;ft_ri,g+m,uperintendent
DB/ra
cc: Terry Bell
David Curtis

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
�� ` '/�iG North Carolina Departm Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
1 "fi x Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
November 27, 2006
Mr. Terry Bell
Chief Operations Officer
Macon County Schools
P.O. Box 1029
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Macon County Schools
Macon Middle School WWTP
Status: Compliant
Permit No: NCO067300
Macon County
Dear Mr. Bell:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on November 14, 2006 The facility appeared to be in
compliance with Permit # NC0067300.
It was noted during the inspection that the city sewer connection was within fifteen
feet of the waste treatment plant. Please respond in writing within two weeks as to when
connection will be made to the city sewer.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
`',-_-la-net Cantwell
Environmental Technician
Enclosure
cc: WQ Asheville Files, w/ attachment
WQ Central Files, w/ attachment
Bobby D. Wilson/ORC, w/ attachment
North Carolina
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 Natula!!y

MEMO TO THE FILE
RE: Macon Middle School's Response to: Inspection letter dated 11/27/06
Connection to the City Sewer
COUNTY: Macon
DATE: 12/6/06
FROM: Janet Cantwell
NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY —WATER QUALITY SECTION
Call from Jeff Bishop w/ McGill Associates: he stated that there had been litigation w/the contra(
and concerns from the Macon County flood ordinance that the aerial crossing will not impact
flood plain, etc.
They are in the process of preparing a flood study. The aerial crossing will allow a gravity cross:
They have a pump station at the school, but have to work w/planning department. The sewer at
school is not active.
Jeff will get a letter of response to me probably this week explaining what they'll be doing an
timetable.

Cuaa
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department or EnvironmgUn and Nat al Re so rces
tfAtan W. ikime .E. Dir otor
Division o. ___ at!r QualityM.
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
Mr. Terry Bell
Chief Operations Officer
Macon County Schools
P.O. Box 1029
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Dear Mr. Bell:
November 27, 2006
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Macon County Schools
Macon Middle School WWTP
Status: Compliant
Permit No: NCO067300
Macon County
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on November 14, 2006. The facility appeared to be in
compliance with Permit # NC0067300.
It was noted during the inspection that the city sewer connection was within fifteen
feet of the waste treatment plant. Please respond in writing within two weeks as to when
connection will be made to the city sewer.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and.
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
— ems-
-- a et Cantwell
Environmental Technician
Enclosure
ccilUC Psl.evtfl_eFlles: w/ _attachment: --
WQ Central Files, w/ attachment —
Bobby D. Wilson/ORC, w/ attachment
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NorothCarolina
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPAWashington, D.C. 20460
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1
I NI 2 151 31 N00067300 111 121 06/11/1117 18I I 19I 'I 201
Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ----------- —------------- Reserved ----------- --- ------
- 67I 169 70III 711 I 721 N I 73I__I J 174 751. I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Macon Middle School WWTP
12:18 PM 06/11/14
03/03/01
1345 Wells Grove Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Franklin NC 26744
01:21 PM 06/11/14
07/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Bobby D Wilson/ORC/828-524-4460/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Terry Bell,PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 28734//828-524-3766/828524593Contacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement ■ Operations & Maintenance ■ Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program ■ Facility Site Review
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 �N ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
6��`� t L 12 �r')'® 0
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day
3I NCO067300 I111 12I 06/11/14
Inspection Type (cont.) 1
17 18ICI
Section D: SummaIry of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Bobby Wilson, ORC, assisted in the inspection of this facility.
The previous compliance;evaluation inspection was conducted on 4/6/06 by Jim Reid.
A review of the files indicates that the permit expires November 30, 2007.
Please request a permit renewal 180 days prior to expiration.
The aeration basin process control data on the day of the inspection:
Dissolved Oxygen = 2.5 mg/1
Temperature = 15 degrees Celcius
Settleable Solids = 900 mg/L
pH = 5.7 units
The effluent data on the ay of the inspection:
Dissolved Oxygen = mg/I'No limit
Temperature = 15 degrees Celcius
pH = 6.93 units
The log book was presen' on -site and had good notation of daily events.
The effluent was clear.
This facility appears to be well operated and maintained. The operator is doing a fine job of operating this
facility.
The grates covering part of the plant are rusted and need replacing.
It was noted that City se er connection was within 15 feet of the wastewater treatment facility.
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Permit: NCO067300 Owner - Facility: Macon Middle School WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/14/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
n
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n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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n
n
n
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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00
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge
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n
n
n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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n
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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n
n
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
n
n
n
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
n
n
n
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Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
n
Dates of analysis
rl
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
Q
n
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n
n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
■
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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n
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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n
n
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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n
n
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Permit: NC0067300,
Inspection Date: 11/14/2006
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous y1ar's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixelrs operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color fo the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Owner - Facility: Macon Middle School WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
Diffused
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Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA N
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ C C C
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ C C
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Number of tubes in use? 2
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Permit: NCO067300
Inspection Date: 11/14/2006
Disinfection -Tablet
Owner - Facility: Macon Middle School WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment:
The flow meter was calibrated 4/7/06.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
/� Washington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved.
EPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO067300 111 121 06/04/06 117 18I SI 191 SI 20II
Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA -------------------- —----- Reserved ----------- ----------
- 67 I 169 70131 711 I 721 NJ 73 I IW 174 75I I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Macon Middle School WWTP
10:30 AM 06/04/06
03/03/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1345 wells Grove Rd
Franklin NC 28744
11:15 AM 06/04/06
07/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Bobby D Wilson/ORC/828-524-4460/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Terry Bell,20 Box 1029 Franklin NC 28734//828-524-3766/828524593Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
3I NCO067300
11 12
yr/mo/day
06/04/06 I17
i
Inspection Type
18I S
(cont.) 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The school cafeteria employed a substitute diswasher on Tuesday preceeding DWQ's inspection on
Thursday, April 6, 2006; the substitute employee excessively used detergent to the point that the operator
pumped the school's treatment plant to remedy excessive foaming. The discharge level had not reached
the outfall line's elevation �t the time of inspection. Consequently, the inspector did not collect a sample for
fecal coliform. BOD and TSS samples were collected from the outfall wet well.
The somewhat elevated level of suspended solids in the wet well was attributed to the upset condition
preceeding the inspection. iDETERIORATED GRATES OVER THE PLANT SHOULD BE REPLACED.
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Permit: NCO067300 Owner - Facility: Macon Middle School WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/06/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Rusted and structurally unsound grates over portions of the plant. THE
DEFECTIVE GRATES SHOULD BE REPLACED.
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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n
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
n
n
n
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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n
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
❑
❑
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Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n
n
(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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O
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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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n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Permit: NCO067300 Owner - Facility: Macon Middle School WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/06/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
Nt
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall prop maintained?
❑
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
n
n
n
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n
n
n
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Comment: Plant had been pumped on Tuesday preceeding the inspection on
Thursday. Effluent had nolIt reached the outfall elevation at the time of inspection.
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow for
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meter used reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
n
n
n
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Is the flow meter operational?
n
n
n
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
n
n
n
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Comment: Flow measurement is effluent flow; the meter was calibrated on August 2,
2005.
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen j
a.Manual
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b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of in
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screening compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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n
n
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Yes
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No
o
NA
n
NE
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
n
n
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n
Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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n
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Is the site free of evidence of shi rt-circuiting?
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Permit: NCO067300 Owner - Facility: Macon Middle School WVVTP
Inspection Date: 04/06/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Secondary Clarifier
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately''/4 of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
Diffused
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Macon County Schools
Administrative Offices
Board of Education
Superintendent
H Esvin Corbin, Chairman
Lonnie H Crawford
Donald W. Edwards, Vice -Chairman
Associate Superintendent
Brian W. Bateman, Member
L. Gene }young
Assistant Superintendent
Susie R, McCoy, Member
Suzi P. Cabe
Carol'W. Arnold, Member
November 24, 1999
W. E. Anderson
Environmental Specialist
Interchange Building
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801-2414
Dear Mr. Anderson:
I am writing regarding the wastewater treatment plant at the Nantahala School. At the present
time, the Nantahala School is under construction. During this construction the water lines have
been cut in half causing a high flow at the well but the water did not go through the wastewater
plant.
If you have any questions or comments, please call.
Sincerely,
Tommy R. Ashe,
ORC
/smp
cc: Lonnie H. Crawford
L. Gene Young
Richard Baldwin
P.O. Box 1029 ! Franklin, NC 28744-1029 • [phone] • FAX [phone]
an equal opportunitylafrmative action employer

00RPS ACTION 1D:
DI RM I T REQUL;Sri'} D (PROVIDE NAT I ONW I DID, PERM I I' Jj )
I- 1LL-CONSTRUCTION NOTITICATION APPI
FOIL NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH TJ?E NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MAN2
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF -THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE
OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE
SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET),
PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS -NAME: Macon County Schools
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 1202 Old Murphy Road
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Franklin STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28734
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERF-,:T FROM
MAILING ADDRESS -ABOVE=)-:
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK): 828-524-3314
4. IF.APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: Lonnie Crawford 828-524-3314
5
LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MA;6, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE)':
COUNTY: Macon NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Franklin
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NIWIBEP.S, LANDIM RKS, ETC_) Southwest Corner
of SR 1135 and SR 1122
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: South Skeen
RIVER BASIN: Little Tennessee River
ver

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PROJECT 1.,0CATED NE!,R WATFiZ i'i olj.!', T! Ohl,
6SA) , I!FGN Ql-IAI,I'i'Y WATFR!; WATER!; (OPIv,
(W:i 1 01? WS I I) YES ( X) NC ( ] 1►: I'1i-'S EXP1.,i;IiJ: _ Trout
7b. I '1'l1E' PROJI C'1' I.; LOCATED WI'1'iiI N -A NOP.'I'1! CARD;-,INA DIVISION OF COALI'1'AL mANAGI MENT
ARF_ OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES [ ] NO [X ]
7C. IF 'PIKE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF COASTAL.
CC)UNT i.ES) , WHAT S THE LAND USE 111-AN (LU1:') ll BSI.-GNATIOF• : N/A
8a. HAVi ANY SECTION 404. PERMITS BEEN PRE-VIGUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON TIiIS PROPERTY?
YES j ] NO [ X) IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF- PREVIOUS PERI'fIT AND ANY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION):
8b_ ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED,FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9A. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: approx. 21.6
9B. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: 0.38
_ 1OA._ NUMBE1t.OF.ACRES.O__=WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. BY:
FILLING: 0.02 ac EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER:
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRESiTO BE IMPACTED:
102. (1) STREAM CHA+L TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED, PROVIDE
DISTANCE BOTH BFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: 985' FT_ AFTER: 495' FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal2high water contours): 1 FT
WIDTH AFTER: 1 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 0.15 FT AFTER: 0.15 FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL I,PACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL. THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL REL CATION: X PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHA ,TNEll ELEVATION: _ CONSTRUCTION- OF A DA-!,I FLOODING :
OTHER:
li. IF CONSTRUCTION 1? A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED Dl;AINING
TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS TI4E EXPECTED POND SUI_-:FACE AREA? N/A

:Al, OF PROPOSED WO1?K 1Ni'i.l11iT.Ni; DISCUSS70N Ui TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
7_ (ATTACI3 PLANS: f3'6" x I! " DRAW I.NGS ONLY) See Attached
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: To relocate channel to edge of property.
I,i . STATE PF:SOhIS WIIY IT 1" BELIEVED THAT 'PHIS ACTIVITY MUST HE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLP-NDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS) The stream
channel (Old Mill RAce) currently bisects the school site. Erosion control -
measures of silt fence diversions and sediment traps will prevent sedimentation.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S_ FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE .(NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING
THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR
THREATENED SPECIES OR CIRTICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY
THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: N/A (ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU -;,REQUIRED TO -CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OI•rLCER (SHPO) (SEE
AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE
PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED:
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE. AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF PUBLIC
(STATE) L.-ND? YES [ ] NO [ ] (IF NO, GO TO 1.8)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF Pl,,T ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINP_ ENVIRONMENTAL, POLICY ACT?
YES [ ] NO
b. IF YES, H-AS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE.? YES [ ] NO [ ]
IF T�NSWER TO 17b IS YES, 'THEFT SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCT-NENTATION FROM, THE STATE
CLEAR !NGI OUSE 7TO DIVISION OF EITVIRONTMENTAL 1• %:NAG -MENT R> GA:?DING COMiPLI: NCE WITH THE
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS.
CHRYS DAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ADMT_NISTRATIO::, 116 WEST.' JONES STREET, R LBIGI:, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE
[phone].

'41M
18. THE FOLLOWING ITiIMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED k'ITH THIS APPLICATION iF PROPOSED ACTIN
INVOLVESTHE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR PILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES AND PONDS ON THE
PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21., A, 29, AND A) . ALL
STREAMS (INTERII MI:TTENT AND PERMANENT) !ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE'SHOWN ON THE- MAP.
MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR
EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
c. ?F DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT
.. THE PI-7ACEM: NT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH ACOPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED-
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Forest/Farming/Residential
i
f. IF APPLICABLE WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? Septic'
g_ SIGNED AND DATED BY AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WAFTERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) -ISSUANCE- OQA SECTION- 404 CORPS OF _..
'ENGINEERS PERMIT, AND
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(WATER QUALIVY) CERTIFICATION.
C%` L
OWNER'S/AGENT'
(AGENT'S SIGNA
IF AUTHORIZATI
THE OWNER IS P
6-
/
A SIgNATUP.E DATE
pN LETTER FROM
ROVIDED (18G.))

4 PLANT LIST
Shrubs for Stabilizing Bank --not in -Water Botanical Plant Name Common Plant Name
AIPus serrulata Tag Alder
l Aronia arbutifolia Red Chokeberry
I`phalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush
oinus amonum Silky Dogwood
I Ill�k verticillata Winterber'ry
i� Rhododendron viscosum Swamp Azalea
�ambulus canadensis Elderberry
Trees Botanical Plant Name Common Plant Name
'Betula nigra River Birch
Salix nigra. Black Willow
alix sericea Silky Willow
" Ih _
Herbaceous Plants at Water's Edge. Botanical Plant Name Common'Plant Name
{ Iris virginica Blue Flag Iris
1 Peltandra virginica Arrow Arum:
j
Pontederia cordata Pickerel Weed
Saururus cernuus Lizard Tail.
I'is -
Herbaceous Plants on Bank above Base Stream Flow ;Botanical Plant Name Common'Plant Name
:�sclepias incarnata Swamp Milkweed
;Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower
0'noclea sensiblis Sensitive Fern
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PLANT 10' ON E H SIDE WITH RIPARIAN
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MAGON GOUNTY, NG
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Gapholontvs occldentalls ---- Button 56sh
rn 5ambulvs canadensls------.Elderberryji
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NOTES,
PREPARATION:
- HARVEST 5TAKE5' DURING DORMANT SEASON. (NOV. - MAR.)
- PLANT WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF BEIN61HARVE5TED.
- KEEP M015T AND, COOL BEFORE INSTALLATION.
- TOTALLY EMER5E IN GOLD WATER (LAKE ,STREAM OR POND)
FOR UP TO 5 DAYS BEFORE INSTALLATION
I N5TALLATION:
-STARTING AT.WATER'5 EDGE, DRIVE IRON BAR
PERPENDICULAR TO SLOPE TO CREATE PILOT HOLE
FOR LIVE STAKE.
- TAMP 4/5 OF STAKE INTO BANK WITH A WOODEN
MAUL, DO NOT USE, AXE OR 5LED6E HAMMER. .
- FIRMLY PACK 501L AROUND STAKE.
2"X2" JUTE NETTING

NORTH AMERICAN GREEN 0350 EROSION CONTROL BLANKET
TOE OF STREAMBANK.
COIR LOG
BIOD-ROLL, 16" DIAMETER
EXCAVATED TRENCH
UNTREATED OAK LUMBER, 2" X 4" X 3' GUT DIAGONALLY;
INSTALL PER MANUFAGTURER'5PECIFICATION5
BASE FLOW OF STREAM
5TREAMBED
-- - - - GO 1 R LOG STREAMi ANK STAB 1 L I ZAT I ON
NOT - TO 5GALE
MACON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
MAGON OOUNTY, NO
APRIL 15, -Iggq
SHEET 10