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Mr. Chris Graybeal
Water Resources Director
P.O. Drawer 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630-0010
Subject:
Dear Mr. Graybeal:
PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretaly
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
P-EC sIV D
Division of Water Resource®
APR 1 8 2016
Water nuality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
General Permit NCG59.0000
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Gra e Falls WTP-
Caldwell County
General Permit Coverage. In accordance with your application, the Division is forwarding herewith the
subject Certificate of Coverage (CoC) to discharge under NPDES General Permit NCG590000. This CoC is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated August 1, 2007 (or
as subsequently amended).
Issuance of this CoC automatically rescinds permit NC0082546, your facility's existing NPDES permit. The
CoC takes effect June 1, 2016. NCO082546 will cover your facility's discharge until that date. Also note
that Lake Rhodhiss is listed as an impaired waterbody on the North Carolina 303 (d) Impaired Waters List.
Addressing impaired waters is a high priority with the Division, and instream data will continue to be
evaluated. If there is noncompliance with permitted effluent limits and stream impairment can be
attributed to your facility, then mitigative measures may be required.
We apologize for the lengthy delay in issuing this CoC. Due to manganese concentrations in your facility's
effluent, it was initially believed that your facility could not meet the requirements of General Permit
NCG590000. However, the U.S. EPA has recently agreed that the manganese standard for North Carolina's
waters could be terminated. Termination of the standard allows this CoC to be issued.
Effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your facility's discharge are listed in Part I, Section B.
(3.) of NCG590000. Please note the following specific conditions that apply to your facility's discharge:
➢ Your facility may monitor effluent Flow 2/Month by Instantaneous or Estimated monitoring
techniques. If the discharge flow exceeds 0;05 MGD (50,000 gallons per day), your facility
must install a continuous recording flow meter. Given the episodic nature of flow from the
Granite Falls WTP, the Division is confident that you can maintain discharge flows below 50,000
gallons per day -to avoid this unnecessary cost.
➢ Your discharge must meet a Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) limit of 17 µg/L [Part 1, Section B. (3.),
footnote 5]; as your facility adds chlorine to water that may be discharged.
➢ Your discharge must meet a Turbidity limit of 25 NTU [Part 1, Section B. (3), footnote 6], as your
facility discharges to Lake Rhodhiss, currently classified as WS-IV & B CA waters.
➢ Your discharge must be monitored for Total Aluminum [Part 1, Section B. (3), footnote 7], as your
facility uses Alum in its treatment process.
➢ Your discharge must be monitored for Total Zinc [Part 1, Section B. (3.), footnote 10], as your facility
uses zinc orthophosphate in its treatment process.
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Your discharge must be monitored for Total Fluoride [Part 1, Section B. (3.), footnote 11], as your
facility uses fluoride in its treatment process.
Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing must be performed using Ceridaphnia dubia
(parameter code TGP3B) to be performed as a pass/fail test at 90% effluent concentration, once per
calendar year [see NCG590000 sections B. (3.), D. (L) & D. (2.)].
The following:information is included with your permit package:
➢: A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG590000
➢ A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG590000
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this CoC are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application.
Unless such demand is made, the CoC shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this CoC is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the CoC. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which maybe required by the Division of Water Resources, Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may
be required.
Certificate of Coverage Supplemental Information and DMR (eDMR) submittals:
The Supplement page attached to the CoC outlines your facility's Water Treatment Plant (WTP) type,
discharge flow volume, receiving stream class & supplemental classifications, and the Whole Effluent
Toxicity testing requirements. Changes made to the water purification process, the wastewater treatment
process, or chemical usages at the facility require that the permittee notify the Division in writing. Such
notifications shall be sent to NC DENR / DWR / NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1617.
All facilities are required to submit monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports. No later than 270 days from the
effective date listed on the CoC, the permittee shall begin submitting discharge monitoring reports
electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. The permittee shall list its Certificate of
Coverage number shown in the subject heading of this letter, as its NPDES Permit Number on the DMR
(eDMR). Please see Section C in NCG590000 for more information on Electronic Reporting of Discharge
Monitoring Reports and where to send the signed forms.
The Permittee is expected to construct any wastewater treatment facilities necessary to provide adequate
treatment in order to comply with State Water Quality Standards and permit limitations set forth in
NCG590000. It is not necessary to obtain an Authorization to Construct permit from the Division for
wastewater treatment systems at WTPs, per Session Law 2011-394 adopted on July 1, 2011.
If you have any questions concerning the requirements of this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at 919-
807-6391, or via e-mail [[e-mail]].
Sincerely,
may.,
for Jay Zim mean, .G.
irector, Division of Water Resources
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CoC NCG590005
. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG590005
GENERAL PERMIT NCG590000
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATERS FROM GREENSAND OR CONVENTIONAL TYPE WATER
TREATMENT PLANTS AND OTHER DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER
THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Granite Falls
is hereby authorized to discharge -wastewater from a conventional water treatment facility (2.5
MGD potable water output) with an episodic — 50,000 gallons per discharge located at the
Granite Falls WTP
100 Lakeside Avenue
Granite Falls
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as Lake Rhodhiss (Catawba River), currently a class WS-IV & B CA
stream in subbasin 03-08-31 of the Catawba River Basin, in accordance with the effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other application conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and
III of General Permit NCG5900000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage (CoC) shall become effective June 1, 2016.
This CoC shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April 12, 2016
S. Zimme an, G.
D'e ctor, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

CoC NCG5900(
SUPPLEMENT to CoC
In accordance with General Permit NCG590000 and the information provided in the permittee's
application, this facility should use the information below to determine what Effluent Limitations
and Monitoring Requirements apply in General Permit 'NCG590000. The Permittee is required to
notify the Division of any modifications made to the water purification process, the wastewater
treatment processes, and/or usage of chemicals at the plant. This notification should be made in
writing to the DWR, /NPDES Unit and a modified CoC issued if necessary.
1. Type of Water Purification System identified: Conventional
2. Design Flow (MGD): ca. 50,000 gallons/ discharge [episodic]
3. Receiving Stream Classification: WS-IV & B CA
4. Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Permittee is subject to in this
General Permit:
CONVENTIONAL WTP discharging to FRESHWATER [See Part 1, Section B. (3.)]
All facilities are required to submit monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports and no later
than 270 days from the effective date of this CoC, the permittee shall begin submitting
monthly electronic Discharge Monitoring Reports. Please see Part 1, Section C for eDMR
information
For Conventional WTPs:
5. This facility is required to perform annual Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing as shown
below:
TGP3B Chronic WET test [See Part 1, Section D. (2.)]
Effluent concentration: 90%
Test organism: Ceriodaphnia dubia

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M. Shuford Wise, Water Resources Director
Town of Granite Falls WTP
PO Drawer 10
Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630
Dear Mr. Wise:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
April 12, 2010
Subject: Issuance of NPD
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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 f43-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
Per your letter request of February 10, 2010, this final permit contains the following changes from the Draft
permit mailed to you on February 3, 2010.
1. The Quarterly Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity monitoring at 90% IWC has been changed to Quarterly Acute Toxicity at 90%
IWC.
2. The .050 GPD plant description in the "Supplement to Permit Sheet' has been changed to read "Continue to operate a 2.5
MGD conventional water treatment plant..."
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this
letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North.
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Guerra at telephone number (919)
807-6387 or email at (bob.auerra(a)ncdenr.aov).
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOUF
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Granite Falls
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Granite .Falls WTP
100 Lakeside Avenue
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as Lake Rhodhiss (the Catawba River) in the Catawba River
Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective May 1, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2015.
Signed this day April 12, 2010
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
�( Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0082546
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Hu previous i,4rJES 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 Town of Granite Falls is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a 2.5 MGD conventional drinking water treatment plant treating
surface water utilizing two (2) raw water intakes from Lake Rhodhiss (Catawba River) with
a discharge of filter -backwash wastewater. The facility consists of the following
components:
a) Primary pump station with two (2) 1,800 gpm pumps
b) Backup pump station with two (2) 1,100 gpm pumps
c) Flash mixer (10 x 10 x 12)
d) Flocculators (3) 16 x 16)
e) Sedimentation basins six (6)
f) Clear wells (3) 30,000 — 200,000 — 500,000 gallons prior to distribution system
g) Alum Sludge facility (250,000 gallons)
h) Sludge land application
i) Polishing filter (6 x 60)
j) Discharge to Lake Rhodhiss
2. This facility is located at the Granite Falls WTP, 100 Lakeside Avenue, Granite Falls in
Caldwell County.
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Lake Rhodhiss (Catawba River), classified WS-W & B CA waters in the Catawba River
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. Permit NCO082546
:NT.LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
:ginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
rge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the
ad below:
EFFLUENT;
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
.MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly_
Average
Daily ,::
Maximum
Measurement °
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample
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50050 - Flow
Weekly
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Effluent
00530 — Total Suspended
Solids
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00400 - pH
6.0 — 9.0 s.u.
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
50060 - Total Residual
Chlorine
28 pg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00076 - Turbidity
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
01105 — Total Aluminum2
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
01042 - Total Copper
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
01045 - Total Iron
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
01055 — Manganese
Quarterly
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Effluent
00951 — Fluoride
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
TGE6C - Whole Effluent
Toxicity Monitoring
Quarterly
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Effluent
Notes:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 ug/L.
2. Parameters should be monitored in conjunction with toxicity test.
3. See Attachment A (2.).
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts.

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A. (2). ACUTE TOXICITY MONITORING (QUARTERLY) . .
The permittee shall conduct acute toxicity tests on a quarter lx basis using protocols definf
North Carolina Procedure Document entitled "Pass/Fail Methodology for determining Ac
in s Single Effluent Concentration" (Revised -July, 1992 or sequent versions). Th ubse moi11L.1111r, 011aii
be performed as a Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas) 24 hour static test. The effluent
concentration at which there may be at no time significant acute mortality is 90% (defined as treatment
two in the procedure document). Effluent samples for self -monitoring purposes must be obtained
during representative effluent discharge below all waste treatment. The tests will be performed during
the months of January, April, July and October.
The parameter code for Pimephales promelas is TGE6C. All toxicity testing results required as part of
this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Form (MR-1) for the month in which it
was performed, using the appropriate parameter code. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-2 (original) is to
be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual
chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during any month, the permittee will complete
the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name,
permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow"
in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section
at the address cited above.
Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements or tests performed by the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may
be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR & all AT -
Form submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will
require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following
the month of the initial monitoring.

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Page 1 of 18
PART II
CANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall
be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B7aass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Dav
The period from midnight of one day until midnight. of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
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NPDES Permit
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no great(
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over
a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Direc____
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour
sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour: period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily_Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow
this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered =1.
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s of at least 100 nil collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
y. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all 'samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
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 CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.411.
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions
or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate
the requirement.
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The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued u
any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402 (a) (3)
Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d) and 40
CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the
Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of
the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criniinal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (1) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
d. Any person who knawin� violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1219
(g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
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1 Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
i though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
.dous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property ghts
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, not does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Sivat= 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
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term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the man.
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accu
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been a
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. 'of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of lines and_imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (%
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as'allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and
maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator
[subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
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The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. U12sets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met.. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
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modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
u comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
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The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124) to prevent
the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of
alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day. of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lab/cert.htm) for information
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Personnel conducting testing of field -certified parameters must hold the appropri,,
certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (p�.­'. r­.... '—
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including.
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements.-
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entev
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
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ess to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
treasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
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Ions regulated or required under this permit; and
Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) 0).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without approval from the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
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b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under th
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following.
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of -a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of
all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availabiliy of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making
any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in
NCGS 143-215.1 (b) (2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more
than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR
122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
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all be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
period is used for evaluation.
ill be sent to:
NC DENR / DWQ / Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur -until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels';
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requv
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (b) (i) and (j)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTWs NPDES Permit or prevents sewage sludge use
or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC
214.0903 (b) (13)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the POTWs NPDES permit, or of an instream water quality standard. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. This
definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they
convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in
section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a
treatment works. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (27)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 2H.0903
(b) (34)]:
(a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding
sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or;
(b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of
the maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, or;
(c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or;
(d) is, regardless of Parts (a), (b), and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW, the Division, or
the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTWs operation or for violating any
pretreatment standard or requirement or POTWs receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTWs sludge
disposal options.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the
operation of the POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the
treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.2]
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)]:
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ew introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, including pump and
waste, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those
nts; and
___, _-bstantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the
quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries
using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water
quality standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste
treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference
as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a)' (1)]
b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5 (b)]:
1. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60, degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
2. Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with
pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
3. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction'to the flow in the POTW resulting
in Interference;
4. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a
flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
5. Heat in amounts which will may inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference,
but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds
40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature
limits;
6. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
7. Pollutants_ which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
8. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
C. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the WWTP, including slug loads and
other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment
Program and/or the operation of the WWTP.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the WWTP to the Director or the appropriate Regional
Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became
aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of
the discharge, the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates
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and times; and if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to c
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliaw
With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance
by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary
regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharger sending its effluent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which
includes categorical standards and locally derived limits and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a
new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required
under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 211.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by
the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment
Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA,
40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained
in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II
or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
Sewer Use Ordinance (SILO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A =a,
NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 (1), (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required by 40 CFR
403.8 (f) (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 0) (1)], including identification of all industrial
users and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industrial users and
identification of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The Permittee shall submit a summary of
its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS
submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph B, 2, c, of this Part.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data
to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific
pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part II,
Section D, and Section E.S.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
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all submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
7A or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
with 40 CFR 403.5 (c) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the
listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 211.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall
contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions,
and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that
their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee
shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from
all IUDs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8 (f) (1) (1); NCGS 143-
215.67 (a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AIQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable industrial
users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (6) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1 (a) (8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(d); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)]. The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -limited
pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from
July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled at least once per
calendar year; For the purposes of this paragraph, "organic compounds" means the types of
compounds listed in 40 CFR 136.3(a), Tables IC, ID, and IF, as amended.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or
in 15A NCAC 2H .0908. [15A NCAC 211.0906(b)(4) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2)]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All
enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division.
[15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; 40 CFR 4038(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PART
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to
submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of
pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
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For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a I
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems I
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following.
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Industrial Users (IUs) in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary(PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms
approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSQ
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU)
and any monitoring data for other Industrial Users (IUs) in SNC. These analytical results must be
reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public
notice of IUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is
needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in Significant Non -Compliance
(SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment
requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four
months of the applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 2H .0903Jbb (35), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40
CFR 403.8 (0 Q (viQ
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(a) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,
POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be
considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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SOC PRIORITY PROJEC
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION: Susan Robson
DATE: November 14, 1994
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NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Caldwell
PERMIT NUMBER NCO082546
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Town of Granite Falls Water Treatment Plant
Post Office Drawer 10
Granite Falls, N. C. 28630
2. Date of Investigation: November 10, 1994
3. Report Prepared By: James R. Reid
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Gary Abernathy
704-396-7111
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of Lakeside Drive and Main Street
(Highway 321-Alt) in Granite Falls, travel Southwest on Lakeside Drive
approximately 1 mile to the plant. The discharge is located just Southeast of the
plant at the point where the driveway circles by the lake.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 47' 11" Longitude: 810 26' 28"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. D13SW U.S.G.S. Quad Name Granite Falls
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
_X Yes No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Treatment equipment
is located on a slope adjacent to the flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: > 500 feet
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Lake Rhodhiss (Catawba
River).

a. Classification: -IV & B CA
b. River Basin ana 5ubbasin No.: CTB 030831
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: Run of the river impoundment used as a source of water
supply, water for hydroelectric generation, recreation, and wildlife
support.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND
TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted 0.065 MGD (Ultimate
Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater
Treatment facility? Current permit contains no flow limitation.
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design
capacity 0.065 MGD (assumed)
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years: Unit
was constructed under AC0082546 issued June 28, 1993.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: Settling tank with
ultrasonic level indicator, and sand filter for filtration of the settling
tank's supernatant.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities:
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None known or
anticipated.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
in development approved X
should be required not needed
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Alum sludge is
thickened in settling tank, hauled to the Wastewater treatment plant and
blended with the wwtp's sludge, treated with lime and land applied.
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM Permit
Number WQ0001618
Residuals Contractor
Telephone Number
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP X PFRP OTHER
C. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):

ent plant class ation (attach completed rating she' I
des(s): 4941
vater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities i.e.,
LUntact cooling water discharge from a metal plating company would
be 14, not 56.
Primary 21 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 5063
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any
public monies involved. (municipals only)?
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: No
3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please indicate)
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of the non -
discharge options available. Please provide regional perspective for
each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation:
Connection to Regional Sewer System:
Subsurface:
Other disposal options:
5. Other Special Items:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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Effluent complied with permit limitations. Equipment appeared to be well operated and
maintained. Renewal of permit is recommended.

Signature of Report Preparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Date

i own of Granite Falls
Directions to the Wastewater Treatment Plant:
Take 1-40 East to Exit # 123 A & B. Take Hwy 321 North.
Go north on Hwy 321 — 7.5 miles to the Granite Falls exit.
At the top of the ramp, turn Right onto Falls Avenue and head
out of town.
Go — 1.5 miles.
Go down the hill and across the bridge (Catwaba River).
At the top of the hill, turn Right into Granada Farms Golf
Course.
Then turn Right onto Meandering Way.
Go to the WWTP @ #60 Meandering Way, which is all the way
to the end of the road.
Directions to the Water Plant:
Take 1-40 West to (Hwy 321 North) Exit 123A+B
Go north on Hwy 321 — 15 miles to Granite Falls exit.
At the top of the ramp, turn Left and head into town.
At the "Y", bear Left and go straight. Cross the RR tracks.
At the end of the street, turn Right onto Midway.
At the stop sign, turn Left onto Lakeside Avenue.
The Water Plant is @ # 100 Lakeside Avenue.
Directions to the Public Works Building — Collection System:
Take 1-40 West to(Hwy 321 North) . Exit 123A +-13
Go north on Hwy 321 — IS miles to Granite Falls exit.
At the top of the ramp, turn Left and head into town.
At the "Y", bear Left and go straight. Cross the RR tracks.
At the end of the street, turn Right onto Midway.
At the stop sign, turn Left onto Lakeside Avenue.
Go to the second street on the right and turn onto Laurel Street.
Go to the Public Works Building @ # 4 Laurel Street.

Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
February 11, 2005
Mr. M. Shuford Wise
Water Resources Director
P.O. Box 10
Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Permit Number NCO082546
Granite Falls WTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Wise:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
6714). Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other
Federal or Local governmental permits which may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Maureen Crawford of my staff at [phone], extension 538.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tom B,elnick
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. E E
Director, Division of YUallLy D
F E B 1 4 2005
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1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 - TELEPHONE [phone]/FAX [phone]
VISIT US ON THE WEB AT http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES

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Permit NCO082546
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Granite Falls
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Granite Falls WTP
100 Lakeside Avenue
Granite Falls
Caldwell County
to receiving waters designated as Lake Rhodhiss (the Catawba River) in the Catawba River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
H, IlI and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective March 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2010.
Signed this day February 11, 2005.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tom B,elnic
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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00 Permit NC0082546
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this 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 Town of Granite Falls is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a water treatment plant with a discharge of filter -backwash wastewater. This
facility is located at the Granite Falls WTP (in Granite Falls at 100 Lakeside Avenue) in Caldwell
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Lake
Rhodhiss (the Catawba River), classified WS-IV & B CA waters in the Catawba River Basin.

Permit NCO082546
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored
by the Permittee as specified below:
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CHARACTERISTICS
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MONITORING CIE` UIREMENTS"
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Daily
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Sample Type'
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Flow
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Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
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Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 mUL
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidityl
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Iron
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 25 NTU.
If the instream turbidity exceeds 25 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge
cannot cause turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.

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Receiving Stream: Lake Rhodhiss (Catawba River)
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Dav
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater .than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) -above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be. collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Dail) Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Dailv Samnlin
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DM or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 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.
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.
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Monthly Average concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limitl
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
U set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration 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 negligent violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who kno)vingj1, violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (fl].
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Tide 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
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 daily, excluding weekends and holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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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)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it willmeet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action' for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous_ operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 211.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DAM is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water. Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)].
soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) 0).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person 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 (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. Twenti -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], (800) S58-0368 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 uiformation in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
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.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 1437215.3 (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 of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by unprisomnent for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards. .
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels';
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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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 MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs�
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance 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;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) .or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and i i accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced i i the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Surygy (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the 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.
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6. Authorization to Construct (A to C)
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 ul 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports AR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary(PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summai, Forms SF)
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelvemonth period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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State of North Carolinam---
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Linda Story
City of Granite Falls
POBox 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Dear Mrs. Linda Story:
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Acting Director
December 29, 1992
Subject: AAplicPation Number AC0082546
IMP
Authorization to Construct
Caldwell County
The Division of Environmental Management, Permits and Engineering Unit, hereby acknowledges
receipt of you request for Authorization to Construct wastewater treatment facilities in accordance with
NPDES Permit Number NC0082546. This application has been assigned the number shown above.
Please refer to the application number when making any inquiries about this application.
Your request has been assigned to Mr. Randy Kepler for a detailed engineering review. Enclosed
please find your check dated 12/9/92 check #6629 in the amount of $400.00.
Please be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations
from the Regional Supervisor prior to final action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please contact the review engineer at [phone].
Enclosure
Ah«u1e�Rec»�nalf
Te i�Vooten Company
Permit File NCO082546
S' cerely,
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U -- Donald Safrit, P.E.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering Unit
Regional Offices
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem
704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/571-4700 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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September 5, 2017
ferry Lnurcn
Town of Granite Falls
PO Drawer 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630
SUBJECT: RESCISSION OF NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0161
Permit No. NCG590005
Granite Falls WTP
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
Based on your response to the subject Notice of Violation (NOV), the Division of Water Resources is hereby
rescinding NOV-2017-MV-0161 effective immediately. You have indicated that based on treatment type and
discharge volume you are not subject to the following monitoring requirements pursuant to your permit: Total
Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional -Office at
828-296-4500. Thank you for your prompt response and additional information.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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Jerry Church
Town of Granite Falls
PO Drawer 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630
August 23, 2017
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0161
Permit No. NCG590005
Granite Falls WTP
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the June 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Monitoring
Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Total - Concentration
6/30/2017 Quarterly Frequency Violation
(C0600)
001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) -
6/30/2017 Quarterly Frequency Violation
Concentration (C0665)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assist
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of
A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitte,
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the viol,
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment
prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occL
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additior
State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenanl
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a S
Consent.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Janet Cantwell of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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CG590005 1 _ . _ [IT VERSION: 1.0 PE r STATUS: Active
nite Falls WTP CLASS: PC-1 COUNTY: Caldwell
of Granite Falls ORC: Chris E. Graybeal ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002043
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
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**** No Reporting Reason: ENFRUSE = No Flow-Reuse/Recycle; ENVWTHR=No Visitation- Adverse Weather; NOFLOW=No Flow; HOLIDAY=NoVisitation- Holiday

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCG590005
FACILITY NAME: Granite Falls WTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Granite Falls
GRADE: PC-1
eDMR PERIOD: 06-2017 (June 2017)
COMPLIANCE STATUS: Compliant
PERMIT VERSION: 1.0
CLASS: PC-1
ORC: Chris E. Graybeal
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Caldwell
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002043
STATUS: Processed
SUBMISSION DATE: 07/25/2017
07
ORC/Certifier Signature: Christopher Eric Graybeal E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone]
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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.
If 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 II.E.6 of
the NPDES permit.
07/25/2017
Permit.tee/Submitter Signature:*** Christopher Eric Graybeal E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
Permittee Address: 100 Lakeside Ave Granite Falls NC 28630 Permit Expiration Date: 07/31/2019
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.
LAB NAME:
CERTIFIED.LAB #:
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Kim Prestwood
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] or by visiting http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/forms.
FOOTNOTES
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 DMR
for 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 delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
.0506(b)(2)(D)-

September 5, 2017
Jerry Church
Town of Granite Falls
PO Drawer 10 !�
Granite Falls,, NC 28630
SUBJECT: RESCISSION OF NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0161
Permit No. NCG590005
Granite Falls WTP
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
Based on your response to the subject Notice of Violation (NOV), the Division of Water Resources is hereby
rescinding NOV-2017-MV-0161 effective immediately. You have indicated that. based on treatment type and
discharge volume you are not subject to the following monitoring requirements pursuant to your permit: Total
Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus.
I
I
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional Office at
828-296-4500. Thank you for your prompt response and additional information.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit- Enforcement File
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

Certified Mail # .7016 1370 00016571 7341
Return Receipt Requested
August 23, 2017
Jerry Church
Town of Granite Falls
PO Drawer 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0161
Permit No. NCG590005
Granite Falls WTP
Caldwell.County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the June 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitorina Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Monitoring
Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Total - Concentration 6/30/2017 Quarterly Frequency Violation
(C0600)
001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 6/30/2017 Quarterly Frequency Violation
Concentration (C0665)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms,, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days'after receipt of this Notice.
A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). - You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared..
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.' If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E. the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities; taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Janet Cantwell of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water. Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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Water Resources
ENYIRONNENTAL QUALITY
Certified Mail # 7015 1520 0003 5463 1773
Return Receil2t Requested
February 3, 2017
Jerry Church
Town of Granite Falls
PO Drawer 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0018
Permit No. NCO082546
Granite Falls WTP
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
ROY COOKER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
. seetrtary
$..)AY ZIMMERMAN
Uirector
A review of the 3une 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)-for.the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample
Monitoring
Location Parameter
Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent pH-(00400)
6/30/2016 2 X month Frequency Violation
001 Effluent Turbidity (00070)
6/30/2016 2 X month Frequency Violation
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a
continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SOC).
The ORC must visit the WTP facility at least weekly. It is noted that weekly visitation is not shown on the
EDMR. Please reference the Water Pollution Control System Operators Rules, Subchapter 8G..
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
(] 828-296-4500

If you .have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Janet Cantwell of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc-'�'U1lQS-Ash�ui�lie Re'gcinal-OfFire-4-Enforcemen� Fil��:)
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Chris E. Graybeal/ ORC
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Janet
From: Moore, Tom
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 9:52 AM
To: Hennessy, John
Cc: Cantwell, Ja et v, .dson, Landon; Smith, Jennifer
Subject:91®tl.-
John,
I had a phone call this morning from Tamara Coulter, su erf G ar ,het -�lls. regarding their new NCG590005 permit that
replaces NC0082546. The new permit needed to'be ada e -rd1h r sermounts in eDMR in order for them to have it
show up forthem, which I took care of in eDMR. However, I did find an issue in BIMS in which the old permit
NCO082546 is still an active permit in BIMS (has Expired status). Currently, they have 2 active NPDES WW permits in
BIMS for the same facility, which needs to be resolved.

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Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
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May 2, 2017 ,
Randy Smith
Town of Granite Falls
PO Drawer 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630
SUBJECT: < Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Granite Falls WTP
Permit No: NCG590005
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Smith:
Enclosed please fmd a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on
April 25, 2017. Present during the inspection were Chris Graybeal and Kim Prestwood. The facility appeared
to be in compliance with permit NCG590005.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for observations and comments. If you or your staff have any
questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enc. Inspection Report
cc: Chris Graybeal, ORC (e-copy)
MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement
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G:\WR\WQ\Caldwell\Wastewater\Municipal\Granite Falls WTP NCG590005 Previous 82546\CEI.2017.docx
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
828 296 4500

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No..2040-0057,.
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires`8-31-98
Section A` National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day . Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 IF I 3 I NCG590005 L11 12 17/04/25 17 18ICI 19I G I 201
211111 1 1 I I I 111 l 1 1 l l l l l I I I I 1 I I III I I I I I II I I I I I 166
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------- =--- Reserved --=-------------
67
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:OOAM 17/04/26
16/06/01
Granite Falls WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
100 Lakeside Ave
Granite Falls NC 28630
11:30AM 17/64/25
19/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Randy Smith,PO Drawer 10 Granite Falls NC 28630/Director/828-396-3131/
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check. only those areas evaluated)
Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Signature of a agement Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
31 NCG5900o5 I1 1- 12 17/04/25 J. 1? 1.8- u
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Present for the inspection were Linda Wiggs (Inspector), Chris Graybeal and Kim Prestwood with
Granite Falls.
Facility is now covered under General Permit; it was previously covered under NC0082546.
A new wastewater basin is being built.
Per staff, the water filters are backwashed approximately.every 3 days. The water treatmerit basing
cleaned approximately every 3 years.
De -chlorination is not needed; staff state the wastewater basin hold time is sufficient to remove
chlorine.
Wastewater Discharge occurs every 2-3 days.
Flow is estimated by backwash water.
Sludge is removed once a year by Synagro.
Page#

Permit: NCG590005 Owner - Facility: Granite Falls WTP
Inspection Date: 04/25/2017 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
❑
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❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
❑
❑
0
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
M
❑
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: Facility is now covered under General Permit: it was previously covered under NC0082546
Record Keeping
Yes
No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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❑
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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❑
❑
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
❑
Name of individual performing the sampling
❑
Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
❑
Name of person performing analyses
❑
Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operato
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
0
❑
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification'
0
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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.properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCG590005 Owner - Facility: Granite Falls WTP
Inspection Date: 04/25/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe
Yes No h
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑
Comment:
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EFFLUENT
Date
Analysis
Result
Analysis
Result
Analysis
Result
Analysis
Result
Analysis
Result
10/3/2016
Total
TSS
5.6
pH
7.0
Turbidity
1.6
metals
see
Chlorine
attached
10/17/2016
Total
<20
TSS
7.4
Chlorine
11/1/2016
Total
<20
TSS
<2.5
pH
6.7
Turbidity
1.7
Chlorine
11/15/2016
Total
<20
TSS
<2.5
Chlorine
12/2/2016
Total
<20
TSS
3.6
pH
6.9
Turbidity
4.4
Chlorine
12/27/2016
Total
<20
TSS
<2.5
Chlorine
1/4/2017
Total
TSS
<2.5
pH
6.9
Turbidity
1.5
metals
see
Chlorine
attached
1/24/2017
Total
<20
TSS
<2.5
Chlorine
2/7/2017
Total
<20
TSS
4.7
pH
7.2
Turbidity
4.4
Chlorine
2/21/2017
Total
<20
TSS
<2.5
Chlorine
3/1/2017
Turbidity
4.8
TSS
6.4
Total
<17
pH
7.0
Chlorine
3/16/2017
Total
<17
TSS
<2.5
Chlorine
4/18/2017
Total
TSS
5.5
Chlorine

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NC®EWR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Attn: M. Shuford Wise
Town of Granite Falls U r 2
Post Office Drawer 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630-0010
Dear Mr. Wise:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
July 10, 2014 /
A�1r0I J{
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Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permi N� Y -'46
Caldwell County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on July 09, 2014. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days
before your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contacttr
41 �1 d-g& [phone].
Sincerely,
W sre*v TI--e�&
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
fkAsNyJiK Regional Office ; ,
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 .
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet:: www.ncwater.orq
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i JUL 1
1 2014 r
An Equal OpportunirytAffirmative Action Employer

rry Hayes
Mayor
ke Mackie
Mayor Pro Tern
JerryT. Church
Town Manager
[e-mail]
TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS
July 03, 2014
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NCDENR Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Council Members
Dr. Caryl B. Burns
Marc Church
Jim Mackie
Martin D. Townsend
Tracy Townsend
RECEIVENDENROOWR
RE: Request For NPDES Permit Renewal JUL ` 9 2014
Te1WkW-Jl0-1f= Gf i .dg Fac-h yoo �;L�� Water Quality
NPDES Permit NumbeMj , r26A Permitting Section
Dear Mr. Weaver:
Enclose please find one (1) signed and two (2) copies of NPDES Short. Form C - WTP basic
application packet for the Town of Granite Falls Alum Sludge Facility.
If additional information is required to process this permit application or if I can be of any
additional assistance please let me know. My telephone number is (828) 396 -7111, fax
number [phone], and email address [e-mail]
embargmail.com
Sincerely,
M. Shuford Wise
Water Resources Director
enclosures:
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J U L 1 1 2014 F
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
www.granitefalisnc.com

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM
For discharges associated with water treatment plants (40
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INCO082546
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Town of Granite Falls
Facility Name
Granite Falls Water Treatment Plant Alum Sludge Facility
Mailing Address
Post Office Drawer 10
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Granite Falls
North Carolina 28630-0010
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
100 Lakeside Avenue
Granite Falls
North Carolina 28630-1761
Caldwell
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Town of Granite Falls
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑
Post Office Drawer 10
Granite Falls
North Carolina 28630-0010
[phone]
[phone]
State ❑ Private ❑ Public
Page I of 4
Version 5/2012

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
rpe of treatment plant:
® Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ . Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface Water
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Potassium permanganate or carbon addition, chlorination, lime addition if needed, polymer
addition, alum flocculation, sedimentation.
S. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Filter backwash and sedimentation basin wastewater is discharged into the alum sludge
holding tank. The wastewater is allowed to settle and the clear supernaught is decanted
and discharged into a polishing pond. The wastewater from the polishing pond is
discharged into Lake Rhodhiss.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 3-5 Duration: 1-6 Hours
11. Plant design potable flow rate 2.5 MGD
Backwash or reject flow .050 Average MGD (per event)
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Catawba River, Lake Rhodhiss Latitude 35°+ 47m 11s Longitude 81° 27m 29s
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Alum / aluminum sulfate Yes®
Page 2 of 4 Version 5/2012

KPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SNORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
?luoride Yes
Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate No
Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines No
Zinc -orthophosphate or Sweetwater CP1236 Yes
List any other additives below:
Trace amounts of chlorine
Trace amounts of potassium permanganate
Calcium carbonate (Lime)
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the water treatment process. The plan should show the point[s] of addition for
chemicals and all discharges routed to an outfall [including stormwater].
Solids Dandling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
> New applicants are highly encouraged to contact a permit coordinator with the
NCDENlt Customer Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
�;- Analyses of source water collected
> Engineering Alternative Analysis
> Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse 'Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
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.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application,
record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by
Page 3 of 4
Version 5/2012

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
!nt not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U,S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
)th, for a similar offense.)
Page 4 of 4
Version 5/2012

Barry Hayes
Mayor
Mike Mackie
Mayor Pro Tem
Jerry T. Church
Town Manager
[e-mail]
TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS
Town of Granite Falls
Alum Sludge Facility
NPDES # NCO082546
Statement to Delegate Authority to Authorized Representative:
Council Members
Dr. Caryl B. Burns
Marc Church
Jim Mackie
Martin D. Townsend
Tracy Townsend
Authority is hereby given to M. Shuford Wise to act as the authorized representative for
all matters that directly effect the operational, reporting, and permitting requirements
of the Town of Granite Falls Alum Sludge Facility NPDES Permit Number NC0082546.
Given This Day June 18, 2014
By Barry Hayes, Mayor Town of Granite Falls
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
www.granitefalisnc.com

Town of Granite Falls
Water Treatment Plant
Alum Sludge Facility
Management Plan
NPDES Permit # NCO082546
1. All alum sludge is held and thickened in the alum sludge holding tank.
2. When the thickened sludge reaches the desired level the sludge is pumped into tanker
trucks and transported to permitted area farm land.
The alum sludge is unloaded and applied along with wastewater bio-solids by a Sludge
Management Bio-solids Application company to area farm land under the provisions of
of Land Application Permit Number WQ0001618
4. The application frequency is typically one (1) event per year with an estimated amount of
200,060 gallons.

SCHEMATM DRAGRAM OF THE TREATMENT FACU N IES AT GRANITE FA' LS WATER THE TFV
* ALUM
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SED 5
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Drainage Basin. Catawba River Basin Sub -Basin: 03-08-31 North F NPDES Caldwell County

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October 29th, 2015
G. Landon Davidson
Water Quality Regional Operation
Asheville Regional Office
Subject: Notice of Violation
Permit # NC0082546
Granite Falls WTP
Dear Mr. Davidson,
After receiving your Notice of Violation letter regarding the Granite Falls WTP NPDES NC0082546, it
has been determined the required effluent samples for Turbidity, Total Suspended Solids, TRC and pH
were in fact not collected. We discovered that the operator responsible for sample collection
inadvertently failed to collect the required additional amount of effluent necessary for the 2"d round of
Turbidity, Total Suspended Solids, TRC and pH samples while collecting samples for metals. We regret
this situation occurred and as a result measures have been taken to ensure this error will not happen
again in the future. I have communicated with our operator the importance of ensuring that all required
sample volumes are collected within the proper time frame. Also we have requested our contract lab
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develop a notification system to contact us regarding early notification in the event additional samples
are needed before the end of the month.
Once again I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and if you have additional questions
or comments please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Chris Graybeal, Water Resources Director Granite Falls, NC

Janet
From:
Sent:
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Attachments:
Chris Gray6ear
Chris's Email <[e-mail]>
Tuesday, November 03, 2015 1:32 PM
Cantwell, Janet
FW: NOV Response Letter WTP NCO082546
DWQ NOV Responce letter 2015.docx
Granite Falls Water Resources Director
PO Box 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630
828-396-7111
[e-mail]
From: Chris's Email [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 1:32 PM
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Subject: NOV Response Letter WTP NCO082546
Mr. Davidson,
Attached is a response letter regarding your October 26th, 2015 NOV Letter for the Granite Falls WTP NC0082546.
Best regards,
Chris Gray6eac
Granite Falls Water Resources Director
PO Box 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630
828-396-7111
[e-mail]
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Cantwell, Janet
From: - Chris's Email <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2015 10:12 AM
To: Cantwell, Janet
Subject: DMR Water Plant
Attachments: Scan_20151023_100516jpg;Scan_20151023_100629jpg
Janet,
Here is a PDF of the original Water Plant DMR. I am checking with the Lab regarding the missing data and I will get back with
you as soon as I have an answer.
Got to keep on dreaming and don't stop believing !!!
Chris gray6ear
Granite Falls Water Resources Director
PO Box 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630
828-396-7111
[e-mail]
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To: [e-mail]
Subject: WW Operator Designation Form & Signatory Authority Form
Attachments: get file (2).pdf, Document3 [Compatibility Mode].doc
Hi Chris ---There is no one designated as the ORC and Backup ORC for the Granite Falls Alum Sludge Facility, though I see
Ronnie on the DMR as the "ORC" and he is signing the back of the DMR as the "Permittee."
You will need to fill out the Operator Designation Form & send 2 copies to Raleigh and 1 copy here. You will also need '
to have the "Signatory Authority" form filled out and return to Raleigh and a copy here.
It was also noted that the May 2015 and June 2015 did not have the back compliance page. Please send amended
copies to Raleigh and here.
If you have any questions please give me a call. Thanks ---Janet
Attached: Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form and Signature Authority Form.
Janet Cantwell - [e-mail] North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources / Asheville
Regional Office / Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Regional Operations
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
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Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: Nil Ja C'.e,-
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County: Id 1-2e-1
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FacilityType/Grade CHECK ONLYONE):
Biological Collection hysical/Chemical Surface Irrigation Land Application
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
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"I certify that 1 agree to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
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Certificate Type / Grade / Number: f7 6, Work Phone #:
Signature: kd22Sw7 2 Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and wi1L abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
..................................................................................................................................................
Mail, fax or email the WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Fax: [phone]
original to: Email: certadmin(alnedenrgov
Mail or fax a OM to the Asheville
appropriate Regional Office: 2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa 29778
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Washington
943 Washington SgMall
Washington 27889
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Fayetteville
225 Green St
Suite 714
Fayetteville 28301-5043
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Wilmington
127 Cardinal Dr
Wilmington 28405-2845
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Mooresville
610 B Center Ave
Suite 301
Mooresville 29115
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Winston-Salem
450 W. Hanes Mall Rd
Winston-Salem 27105
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Raleigh
3800 Barrett Dr
Raleigh 27609
Fax: [phone]
Phoue:919.791AZ00
Revised 05-2015

Barry Hayes
Mayor
Tracy Townsend
Mayor Pro Tern
TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
N.C. Division of Water Quality
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Dear Mr. Davidson:
October 23, 2013
Council Members
Dr. Caryl B. Burns
Frank Mackie
Jim Mackie
Michael Mackie
Max McRary
JerryT. Church
Town Manager
church@aranitei
OCT 2 3 2013
pWQ/Surface Water rr-ntection Section
A'shevil;e Regional Office
Subject: Flow and Sampling Explanation
Re. NOD-2013-LM-0010
Town of Granite Falls Alum Sludge Facility
Permit No. NCO082546
The following explanation should clarify why effluent sampling does not always reflect flow
recorded on DWQ Form MR-1.
Filter backwash and/or settling basin waters are discharge as a batch process on an instantaneous
basis. Filter backwash flow is calculated by using the rated flow of the pump in gallons per
minute times the number of minutes the pump is used in the backwash process. Flow is recorded
on DWQ form MR-1 to reflect this event. The backwash waters enter the alum sludge holding
tank where the settling process begins. Actual effluent discharge may occur up to 72 hours after
this event. Effluent sampling can occur before, after, or on the same day that the filter backwash
is recorded. Actual effluent flow is not recorded and no flow meters are in place.
Metering of effluent flow would be a more accurate means of recording the actual discharge into
the receiving waters and has been recommended as part of our next facility upgrade.
If you should have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me.
Si c rel
M. Shuford Wise
Water Resources Director
CC: files
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
www.granitefalisnc.com

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Director
October 14, 2013
Mr. M. Shuford Wise
Town of Granite Falls
P.O. Drawer 10
Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY .
NOD-2013-LM-0010
Permit No. NCO082546
Granite Falls WTP
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Wise:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
A review of Granite Falls WTP's monitoring report for August 2013 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring Frequency
Violation
Flow
Week ending: 08/03/2013
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
pH
08/05/2013
6-9 su
5.9 su
Daily Minimum
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should
have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter for Flow was
left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letterto Raleigh at
the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Resources may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/ 296-4500.
Sincere
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Section
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vQ Central Files
G:\WQ\SWP\Caldwell\Wastewater\Municipal\Granite Falls WTP 82546\NOD-2013-1-M-0010.doc
WATER QUALITY SECTION
North Carolina Division of Water Resources — Asheville Regional Office Phone [phone] FAX [phone] Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. M. Shuford Wise
Town of Granite Falls
P.O. Drawer 10
Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630
Dear Mr. Wise:
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Thomas A. Reeder
Director
October 14, 2013
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
NOD-2013-MV-0065
Permit No. NCO082546
Granite Falls WTP
Caldwell County
John E. Skvaria, III
Secretary
A review of Granite Falls WTP's monitoring report for July 2013 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Chlorine, Total Residual
07/31/2013
2 X /month
Failure to Monitor
pH .
07/31/2013
2 X /month
Failure to Monitor
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should
have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameters were left off
inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the
address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office.
The July 2013 DMR for Granite Falls WTP does not have the minimum required 10 days between sampling for
parameters requiring twice monthly sampling, such as TSS, Turbidity, TRC and pH. Part 11, Section A. of your NPDES
permit states: "2X/month" means samples are collected twice per month with a minimum often calendar days
between sampling events. Please begin using the required protocol on future DMRs.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Resources may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 82812964500.
Sincere)
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Section
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WQ Central Files
G:\WQ\SWP\Caldwell\Wastewater\Municipal\Granite Falls WTP 825461NOD-2013-MV-0065.doc
WATER QUALITY SECTION
North Carolina Division of Water Resources — Asheville Regional Office Phone [phone] FAX [phone] Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
'erdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
May 9, 2012'
M. Shuford Wise
Town of Granite Falls
PO Drawer 10
Granite Falls NC 28630
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Wise:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Granite Falls WTP
Permit No: NCO082546
Caldwell County
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted
on April 5, 2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0082546.
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Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questioYSpecialist
''lme at 828-296-4500.
S.incerely
Jeff Men
Environm
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
As eville ilea- ..
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: 828 299-�043
Internet: www.ncwaterouality.org 4K
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I 25I 3I NCO062546 12/04/05 19U�N�111 121 117 18U 20J
Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA-------
671 169 70 U 71 U 721--N! 73 LU 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Granite Falls WTP
11:30 AM 12/04/06
10/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
100 Lakeside Ave
Granite Falls NC 28630
11:50 AM 12/04/05
15/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
M Shuford Wise/ORC/828-396-7111/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
M Shuford Wise, PO Drawer 10 Granite Falls NC 28630//828-396-7111/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check -only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance 0 Sludge Handling Disposal 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
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Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jeff Menzel ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ 51%
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NC0082546 111 12, 12/04/05 117 18i d
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
There was no visible foam or floating solids in the effluent at the time of inspection. The inspector also
observed the alum sludge being land applied at an off -site location.
No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection.
Page # 2

ermit: NCO082546 Owner - Facility: Granite Falls WTP
)ate: 04/05/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and,other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: There was no visible foam or floating solids :in the effluent at the time of
inspection. The inspector also observed the alum sludge being. land applied at an
off -site location.
Yes No NA NE
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
, Director
May 25, 2011
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 0710 0000 5376 7419
Mr. M. Shuford Wise
Water resources Director
PO Drawer 10
Granite Falls, NC 28330
Dear Mr. Wise:
Dee Freeman
TID
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MAY 2 7 2011 5
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION — NOV - 2011 - LR - 0009
Granite Falls WTP NCO082546
Caldwell County
This is to inform you that the Division of Water Quality has not received your monthly monitoring report for
December 201.0 after the required reporting date. This is in violation of Part II, Condition D (2) of the NPDES permit, as
well as 15A NCAC 2B .506(a), which requires the submittal of Discharge Monitoring Reports no later than the thirtieth
(30th) day following the reporting period. Failure to submit reports as required will subject the violator to the
assessment of a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation. You will. be considered noncompliant with the self -
monitoring requirements of your NPDES permit until the report has been submitted. A copy of your existing permit is
attached for your reference.
Please submit the December 2010 DMR report within 15 days of receipt of this notice if you have not yet
submitted it. To prevent further action, please submit future monthly reports within the above -mentioned
timeframe to avoid further enforcement actions.
The Division must take these steps because timely submittal of discharge monitoring reports is essential to the
efficient operation of our water quality programs. We appreciate your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions
about this letter -or Discharge Monitoring Reports, please contact me at 919-807-6387 or at bob.guerra(a)ncdenr.gov.
Sin erely,
>
Bob Guerra
Western Region NPDES Unit
cc: ARO, Surface Water Protection Supervisor, Roger Edwards
Central Files
Enforcement file
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N-. Salisbifry St: RAigh, North Carolina 27604 — 1�TOn..e�11
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 1� Ol ffiCaro1111a
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NPDES PE__:.IIT APPLICATION - SHORT F1 M C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INCO082546
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key orthe up — down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Town of Granite Falls
Granite Falls Water Treatment Plant Backwash Facility
Post Office Drawer 10
Granite Falls
North Carolina 28630-0010
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
100 Lakeside Avenue
Granite Falls
North Carolina 28630
Caldwell
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Town of Granite Falls
Mailing Address Post Office Drawer 10
City Granite Falls
State / Zip Code North Carolina 28630-0010
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑
5. Type of treatment .plant:
Private ❑
041
Page 1 of 3
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NPDES PEI IT APPLICATION - SHORT FC 'I C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
® Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually folio`
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface water
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Chlorination, Alum Flocculation, Potassium Permanagate or Carbon Addition, Polymer
Addition, Sedimentation
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Bachwash water from the the water treatment filtration process plus alum sludge water
from the the water treatment sedimentation basins. Wastewaters enter the alum sludge
holding tank. The wastewater waters are allowed to settle and the clear supernaught is
decanted and discharged on to a sand filter bed. The wastewaters are coarse sand filtered
and dischaged into Lake Rhodhiss.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 3 To 5 Duration: 1 To 6 Hours
11. Plant design potable flowrate 2.5 MGD
Backwash or reject flow .050 Average MGD.
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Catawba River, Lake Rhodhiss Latitude 35 + 47m lls Longitude 81 27m' 29s
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Page 2 of 3 C-WTP 03/05

NPDES PE___. -'IT APPLICATION - SNORT F1___M C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
:,Alumium Sulfate, Polymer, Potassium Permanagate, Carbon
Carbonate (Lime), Hydrofluorisilic Acid (Fluoride)
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
➢ Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
➢ New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer
Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
➢ Analyses of source water collected
➢ Engineering Alternative Analysis
➢ Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
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.
M. Shuford Wise Water Resources Director
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature of Applicant
Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)
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June 01, 2009
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NCDENR Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
RE: Request For DES Permit Renewal
T wt, of x<,az� a -4Aalils A.l.um Sil; dge. l�aoa +it�y
NPD S ermit umber N`C0082546
Dear Mr Weaver:
TraravTownsend
Linda K. Story
Town Manager
[e-mail]
Enclose please find one (1) signed and two (2) copies of NPDES Short Form C - WTP basic
application packet for the Town of Granite Falls Alum Sludge Facility
If additional information is required to process this permit application or if I can be of any
further assistance please let me know. My telephone number is (828) 399 -7111, fax number
[phone], and email address mshufordwise cgembargmail.com
Sincerely,
A I-- A3
M. Shuford Wise
Water Resources Director
enclosures:
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INC0082546
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Town of Granite Falls
Granite Falls Water Treatment Plant Backwash Facility
Post Office Drawer 10
Granite Falls
North Carolina 28630-0010
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
100 Lakeside Avenue
Granite Falls
North Carolina 28630
Caldwell
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Town of Granite Falls
Mailing Address Post Office Drawer 10
City Granite Falls
State / Zip Code North Carolina 28630-0010
Telephone Number (828)396-71.11
Fax Number [phone]
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑
5. Type of treatment plant:
Private ❑
Public
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
;onventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
Itration and disinfection)
Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface water
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Chlorination, Alum Flocculation, Potassium Permanagate or Carbon Addition, Polymer
Addition, Sedimentation
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Bachwash water from the the water treatment filtration process plus alum sludge water
from the the water treatment sedimentation basins. Wastewaters enter the alum sludge
holding tank. The wastewater waters are allowed to settle and the clear supernaught is
decanted and discharged on to a sand filter bed. The wastewaters are coarse sand filtered
and dischaged into Lake Rhodhiss.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 3 To 5
11. Plant design potable flowrate 2.5 MGD
Backwash or reject flow .050 Average MGD
Duration: 1 To 6 Hours
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitudes
Catawba River, Lake Rhodhiss Latitude 350+ 47m l is Longitude 810 27m 29s
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
C-WTP 03/05
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Alumium Sulfate, Polymer, Potassium Permanagate, Carbon
�aaa.auaaa : arbonate (Lime), Hydrofluorisilic Acid (Fluoride)
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
v Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items I -I S:
New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer
Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
y Analyses of source water collected
y Engineering Alternative Analysis
Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
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.
M. Shuford Wise Water Resources Director
Printed name of,Person SigniVg Title
Signature of Applicant
une 01r 2009
Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or, both,
for a similar offense.)
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Barry Hayes
Mayor
Frank Mackie
Mayor Pro Tern
TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS
Town of Granite Falls
Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES # NCO082546
Statement to Delegate Authority to Authorized Representative:
Council Members
Dr. Caryl B. Burns
Jim C. Green
Donald Kirkpatrick
Michael Mackie
Tracy Townsend
Linda K. Story
Town Manager
[e-mail]
Authority is hereby given to M. Shuford Wise to act as the authorized representative for
all matters that directly effect the operational, reporting, and permitting requirements
of the Town of Granite Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant NPDES Permit Number
NC0082546.
Given This Day June 01, 2009
By Barry Hayes, Mayor Town of Granite Falls
r
PO. Drawer 10 9 Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

Town of Granite Falls
Water Treatment Plant
Alum Sludge Facility
Management Plan
NPDES Pen -nit # NCO082546
1. All alum sludge is held and thickened in the alum sludge holding tank.
2. When the thickened sludge reaches the desired level the sludge is pumped into tanker
trucks and transported to permitted area farm land.
The alum sludge is unloaded and applied along with wastewater bio-solids by a Sludge
Management Bio-solids Application company to area farm land under the provisions of
of Land Application Permit Number WQ0001618
4. The application frequency is typically one (1) event per year with an estimated amount of
200,000 gallons.

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Division of Water Quality
e Coleen H. Sullins _.....yq„, :.; : ,"..;;Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
M SHUFORD WISE
WATER RESOURCES DIRECTOR
TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS
PO DRAWER 10
GRANITE FALLS NC 28630
Dear Mr. Wise:
June 5, 2009 OCT - 9 2009
WATER QUALITY SECTION
° ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO082546
Granite Falls WTP
Caldwell County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on June 2, 2009. A member of the NPDES
Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your
permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit
expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Tom Belnick
at [phone].
Sincerely,
zt�� jf"'Z'�
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 �aTorle 9�
Phone: [phone] FAX: 91 M07-64921 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 1 �! ortt 1 Carol1
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Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �
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11 From:TOWN OF r'QPNITEFRLLS 8283968526 To:9a9 299 7043
Barry Hayes
Mayor
Frank Mackie,
Mayor Pro rem
TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS
P.2/10
Council Members
Dr. Caryl B. Burns
Jim G. Green
Donald Kirkpatrick
Michael Mackie
Tracy Townsend
Linda K. Story
Town Manager
[e-mail]
June 01, 2009
. 11, OCT - 7
2009
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NCDENR Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Cater
YVATE:n, QUALITY
SECTION
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
aSHEVILL= RFGICNAL
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OFFICE
RE: Request For NPDES Permit Renewal
Town of Granite Falls Alum Sludge Facility
NPDES Permit Number NCO082546
Dear Mr Weaver:
Enclose please find one (1) signed and two (2) copies of NPDES Short Form C - WTP basic
application packet for the Town of Granite Falls Alum Sludge Facility
If additional information is required to process this permit application or if I can be of any
further assistance please let me know. My telepbone number is (828) 399 -7111, fax number
[phone], and email address msh-u ordwisera7etnbargmail.com
Sincerely,
M. Shuford Wise
Water Resources Director
enclosures:
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28B30-0010 • Phone [phone] - FOx (826) 996-alas
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM 0. ITJ -11
WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment pl@,nts � I�) � C --- j
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Mail the complete application to:
�1 ' OCT - 7 2009
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural lteso�uri.'L] S
Division. of Water Quality / NPDES Unit I I
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-161 --_— --- ----�
WATER QUALITY SECTION
�ASH_VILLE REGIC(JAI QEFICE
NPDES Permit Number NCO082546
_ _ _--
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to moue from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information!
Owner Name
Town of Granite Falls
Facility Name
Granite Falls Water Treatment Plant Backwash Facility
Mailing Address
Post Office Drawer 10
city
Granite Falls
State / Zip Code
North Carobj:10L 28630-0010
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same a.s above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
100 Lakeside Avenue
Granite Falls
North Carolina 28630
Caldwell
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (,(Vote that this is not referring to the
Operator in ,Responsible Charge or ORQ
Name Town of Granite Falls
Mailing Address Post Office Drawer 10
City Granite Falls
State / Zip Code North Carolina 28630-0010
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
4. Ownership Status:
Fedozal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑ Public N
S. Type of treatment plant:
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NPDES PpRMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltratiOD)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface water
7. Describe the treatment processes) for the raw water:
Chlorination, Alum Fl+Occulatian, Potassium Permanagate or Carbon Addition, Polymer
Addition, Sedimentation
$. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Bachwash water from the the water treatment filtration process plus alum sludge water
from the the water treatment sedimentation basins. wastewaters enter the alum sludge
holding tank. The wastewater waters are allowed to settle and the clear superuaught is
decanted and discharged on to a sand filter bed. The wastewaters are coarse sand filtered
and dischaged into Lake Rhodhiss.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
io. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 3 To 5 Duration: I To § Hours
11. Plant design potable flowrate 2.5 MGD
Backwash or reject flow .050 .Avera a MGD
12. Name of receiving streams) (,Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitudej:
Catawba River, Lake Rhodhi>ss Latitude 35°+ 47m I is Longitude 810 2'7m 29s
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
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NPOES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Chlorine,A.lumium Sulfate, Polymer, Potassium Permanagate, Carbon
Calcium i7.-.r��aattr{Y s��l A.rArnilnnrlcilin A�irl fFinrsridPl
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additionallnformation:
> Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items I-15:
v New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer
Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Analyses of source water collected
Engineering Alternative Analysis
y Discharges from Ion Excbange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17, Applicant Certification
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.
M. ShuLor
A Wise Water R"ources Director
Printed name okPerson Signigg Title
of Applicant
Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.ti (b)(2) provides that, Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (1$ U.S.C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense-)
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Michael F. Easley,Gove�npr
William Gr Ross Jr`; Secretary
North Carolina Department of Dnment an afu'ral u ce,
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. K i ek, P. Director
# isi at r @raljt
FAsheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
February 13, 2006
M Shuford Wise, Jr
Town of Granite Falls
PO Drawer 10
Granite Falls NC 28630
SUBJECT: January 18, 2006
Compliance Sampling Inspection Town of
Granite Falls
Granite Falls WTP
Permit No: NCO082546
Caldwell County
Dear Mr Wise, Jr:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on January 18, 2006. The Compliance Sampling Inspection was
conducted by James R Reid of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be
in Compliance with permit NC0082546.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500
Ext.4651.
Sincerely,
P
James R Reid
Enclosure
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Central Files
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Form Approved.
/`1
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 i?1I 2 3i NC0082596 i 11 121 o6;a1i19 117 181 51 19I--I 20I
Remarks
2111111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 1111 111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----- —----------- ------Reserved --------- ------------
67 i 169 701 31 711 i 721 N i 73I —U I 174 751 I I I I l i 180
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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
Granite Falls F1T'
0,2 : 15 Ph? 06101118
05/ 03/01
100 Lakeside Ave
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Granite Falls NC 28630
02:35 ?ht 06/01/18
10/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
M Shuford Wise, PO Drawer 10 Granite Falls NC 28630//828-3 6-7111/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Facility Site Review N Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signatures) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James Reid
-. ��r�. ARO WQ/11228-2 +6-4500 Ext.4651/
Signature of Man gement Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editio Ure obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Effluent was clean and clear; there was sufficient capacity in the holding tanks.
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Permit: NC0082546
Inspection Date: 01/18/2006
Owner - Facility: Granite Falls V TP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
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COUNTY L`r 0
RIVER BASIN:
REPORTTO 'kJILRegional Office
Outer
COLLECTOR(S)
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Chemistry Laboratory Report / R'ater Quality
PRIORITY
ANIBIENT
COMPLIANCE
EMERGENCY
Estimated BOD Range:
Chlorinated:
ilalion tl Date Begin (yyhnnJdd Dale End (yyhnuddd)
BOD31U tng/l-
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COD High 340 mgil,
_
COD Low 335 mg/L.
Coliform: \IF Fecal 31616 /IOOntI
Colifotm: 1,41' Total 31504 /100nd
Coiifonn: tube Fecal 31615 /IU01111
Colifoun: Fecal Slrep 31673 /IOOud
Residue: Total 500 mg/L
Volatile 505 ntg/L
Fixed 510 ing/L
Residue: Suspended 530 -}, lJ mg/L
Volatile 535 ntg/L
Fixed 540 mg/l.
pit 403 ' units
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/L
to p❑ 8.3,135 mg/L
....ity to pl1 8.3 415 tng/L
Alkalinity to pit 4.5 410 ntg/L
TOC 680 mg/L
Turbidity 76 NTU
Culiforiu Total Tube ": 100 mils
'OMMENTS :
El SAMPLE TYPE
QA 0 STREAM K I EFFLUENT
CHAIN OF CUSTODY El LAKE (❑Y INFLUENT
VISIT ID ESTUARY
Sta (ion Location �94)/Z y-i //-5
Remarks: L ) c-TE:IZ.
Time Begin Time End Depili7,4;A1, DB, DBM 7111c Type
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Chloride 940 mg/L
Chl a: Tri 32217 ug/L
Chl a: Corr 32209 ug/L
Phcophytiu a 32213 ug/L
Color: True 80 C.U.
Color: (pl1) 83 pI1= C.U.
Color: pI17.6 82 C.U.
Cyanide 720 mull,
Fluoride 951 nig/L
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/L
Grease and Oils 556 utg/L
hardness Total900 utg/L
Specific Cond. 95 uuthos/cin
MBAS 38260 ntg/L
Piucools 32730 ug/L
Sulfate 945 mg/L -
Su 1 W e 745 ing/L
Boron
Tannin & Lignin ug/L
Ilexavalent Chromium ug/L
Bicarbonate mg/L
Carbonate mg/l,
Total Dissolved Solids tng/L
NI13 as N 610 ntg/l.
TKN an N 625 mg/I.
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 ntg/L
P: Total as P 665 mg/l,
PO4 as P 70507 mg/L
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/L
K-Potassium mg/l,
Cd- Cadmium 1027 awl.
Cr-Chroutiuni:Tolal 1034 ug/L
Cu- Copper 1042 ug/L
Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/L
Pb- Lead 1051 ug/L
Zn- Zinc 1092 ug/L
V-Vanadium ug/1,
Ag- Silver 1077 ug/L
Al- Aluminum 1105 ug/L
Be- Beryllium 1012 ug/L
Ca- Calcium 916 mg/L
Co- Cobalt 1037 ug/L
Fc- Iron 1045 ug/L
Mo-Molybdenum ug/L
Sb-Antimony ug/L
Sn-Till ug/L
'FI-Thallium ug/L
Ti-Titanium ug/L
11g-1631 ng/L
Lab Number :r'tr.t:45r'-^•'%
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Ms. Linda K. Story, Town Manager
Town of Granite Falls
P.O. Drawer 10
Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630
Dear Ms. Story:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
October 11, 2005
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SUBJECT: Town of Granite Falls
Chemical Feed Buildings
STAG Project No. XP974990-04
Interim Inspection
The Construction Inspection Group (CIG) of the Construction Grants and Loans Section
performed an interim inspection for the federally funded portion of the subject project on
October 4, 2005. This inspection was conducted in conjunction with the monthly progress meeting.
Please note that our inspection report covers both grant administration and construction. A copy of the
inspection report is attached for your records.
If you and/or your engineer have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
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Antonio V. Evans, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
Construction Inspection Group
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Asheville Regional Office
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NC-DWQ, Construction Grants, Os Section Project n Chemical Feed Buildings
EPA STAG PROJECT Project Number: XP974990-04
INSPECTION REPORT Inspection Date: October 4, 2005
EPA Interim Project Inspection review
For EPA Special Authorized By FY 2001 Appropriations and Later
The interim project inspection review is intended to ensure that the project built out complies with the original
project objectives and detail. It is intended to serve as a tracking metric to assist the EPA inspector in the field
with construction inspection. While it is beneficial to see a successful project take shape, the field is the location
where problems and their results can be first identified. The more thorough an understanding of the management
of the project, the more likely it is to find problems before they occur. Take your time and do not rush through the
form. The more thorough the detail, the more likely it will save time and resources later on.
1. General Project Information: Provide general project information consistent with
information associated with grant approval package.
a. Project Name: Chemical Feed Buildings, Town of Granite Falls
b. Project Description (1-2 line brief description): Construction of new
Chemical and Bulk Storage Buildings, new carbon feed system,
installation of a vacuum sludge removal system and particle measuring
devices.
C. Grant Number: EPA -STAG Grant # XP974990-04
d. Project Owner (!Name of Municipality or Utility including State): Town of
Granite Falls, North Carolina
e. Name of Primary Contact and Location: Linda Story, (Phone Number: 828-
396-3131) Town Manager, Town of Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630
2. Inspection Type: Provide information on this inspection relative to status of overall
project. Include location(s) of site(s) being inspected.
a. Date of next inspection: November 1, 2005
b. Date of this inspection: October 4, 2005
C. Date of last inspection: August 2, 2005
d. Initial ( )
e. Interim (X) 70% complete 0% Paid
f. 90% ( )
g. Final ( )
h. Original Grant amount: $173,000
i. Percent of schedule complete: 73%
j. Estimated complete date: December 18, 2005
Original completion date: December 18, 2005
Notice to Proceed date: February 21, 2005
Grant Project complete date: December 31, 2005
k. Facilities inspected:
i. Chemical Feed Buildings.
NC-DWQ, CG&L -.: -
Form Rev. 05/06/03 Page 1 of 5 EPA Region 4

NC-DWQ, Construction Grants __ L!!!A'tis Section
EPA STAG PROJECT
INSPECTION REPORT
Project tia, , r. Chemical Feed Buildings
Project Number: XP974990-04
Inspection Date: October 4, 2005
3. Day of Inspection Personnel Information: List personnel attending inspection,
including firm represented and service provided for project.
a. EPA, NC DWQ Inspector: Antonio V. Evans
b. Representative on site:
Grantee / Owner's Representative:
Name: Linda Story Firm: Town of Granite Falls
Phone #: [phone] Service Providing: Town Manager
Grantee / Owner's Representative:
Name: Shuford Wise Firm: Town of Granite Falls
Phone #: [phone] Service Providing:
A/E:
Name: Clarence Lockamy Firm: The Wooten Company
Phone #: [phone] Service Providing: Project Engineer
Contractor / Superintendent:
Name: Bruce Hanks Firm: T&B Contractors
Phone #: [phone] Service Providing: Project Manager
Contractor / Superintendent:
Name: Monty Rector Firm: T&B Contractors
Phone #: [phone] Service Providing: Superintendent
Other: d
Name: W.T. Sorrell Firm: USDA
Phone #:[phone]x115 Service Providing: Rural Development
4. Site Documentation
a. Approved plans and specifications on -site?
(X) Yes () No
b. Contractor progress schedule posted?
(X) Yes (} No
C. A/E approved shop drawings available on site?
(X) Yes () No
d. Are Wage Rates posted?
(X) Yes () No
e. Permit to construct obtained and posted?
(X) Yes () No
5. Inspection Report
Do the daily/weekly inspection reports include:
a. Description of work activities?
(X) Yes () No
b. Equipment Log?
(X) Yes () No
C. Labor Schedule?
(X) Yes () No
d. Labor Utilized?
(X) Yes () No
e. Weather and site Conditions?
(X) Yes () No
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Form Rev. 05/06/03 Page 2 of 5 EPA Region 4

NC-DWQ, Construction Grants 46s Section Project n._..._ Chemical Feed Buildings
EPA STAG PROJECT Project Number: XP974990-04
INSPECTION REPORT Inspection Date: October 4, 2005
f. In general are on -site Engineers Reports complete and acceptable?
(X) Yes () No
g. Daily Reports? - (X) Yes (} No
h. Weekly Report? () Yes (X) No
i. If No, indicate actions to be taken to correct and by whom:
i. The daily reports will suffice.
6. Field Work Performance: Provide brief overall evaluation of personnel and site
conditions.
a. Construction appears to be in accordance with the plans, specifications and
change orders? (X) Yes () No
b. Compliance with field safety? (X) Yes () No
C. Summary and Recommendation(s):
d. If No, indicate actions to be taken to correct and by whom:
7. Accounting: Confirm grantee tracking of funds to actual project status.
a. Location of Contract Financial Documents: Linda Story, Town of Granite
Falls, 30 Park Square, Granite Falls, NC 28630
b. Contractor Paid Invoices or Application for Payment Available?
C. Contractor Application for Payment identify: ()Yes (X) No
i. Work in place? () Yes (X) No ()N/A
ii. Materials on site? () Yes (X) No ()N/A
iii. Change orders? () Yes (X) No ()N/A
iv. Verified by A/E () Yes (X) No ()N/A
d. A/E Invoice for payment available? () Yes (X) No
i. Invoice identifies payment amount? () Yes (X) No
ii. Invoice identifies services provided? () Yes (X} No ()N/A
iii. Invoice identifies percent completed? () Yes (X) No ()N/A
iv. A/E Invoice for payment identifies services provided?
( ) Yes (X) No
e. Force Account (Time & Material) work is properly documented, including time
cards, work description, materials and equipment purchased, and equipment
usage? () Yes () No (X)N/A
f. If No to any of the previous, list actions taken to correct and by whom:
i. Contractor application for payments has not been sent to this office for
reimbursement.
8. Administrative Documentation: Confirm that the following items are properly
documented as required.
a. Tracking of material received and consumed? (X) Yes () No
b. Construction proceeding according to schedule? (X) Yes () No
NC-DWQ, CG&L _
Form Rev. 05/06/03 Page 3 of 5 EPA Region 4

NC-DWQ, Construction Grants'T is Section Project Name_
EPA STAG PROJECT Project Number:
INSPECTION REPORT Inspection Date:
Chemical Feed Buildings
XP974990-04
October 4, 2005
C. Tracking of equipment received and installed?
(X) Yes () No
d. Tracking of contractor's schedule of operations?
(X) Yes () No
e. As -built plans available?
(X) Yes () No
f. As -built current within one month of change?
(X) Yes () No
g. Request for Information register maintained?
(X) Yes () No ( )N/A
h. Response to RFI current within 15 days?
(X) Yes () No
i. Project status quarterly reports?
(X) Yes () No
j. MBE/WBE quarterly reports?
() Yes () No (X)N/A
k. Certified Operators hired by 50% completion?
() Yes () No (X)N/A
I. If yes, provide name and certification details:
9. Material Controls Confirm documentation of material delivered, stored and
incorporated in project.
a. If appropriate, has a certificate of compliance for material called for in
specifications been issued?
( ) Yes () No (X)N/A
b. Materials properly stored and protected in accordance with specifications?
(X) Yes ( ) No
C. Log available for on -site testing performed and current within 10 days?
(X) Yes() No () N/A
d. Log tracking conformance/nonconformance available and current within 10
days?
(X) Yes () No
e. Log tracking actions taken to remedy nonconformance?
(X) Yes() No ()N/A
f. If No to any of the previous, list actions taken to correct and by whom:
g. Summary and recommendation:
10. Change Order Information: Provide overall impacts (financial and construction
time) for approved change orders processed since last inspection.
a. Number of Change Orders approved by A/E: 0
b. Impacts on contract amount:
C. Impacts on construction schedule:
11. Overall Summary and Recommendations:
a. Overall impression of project:
b. If there are deficiencies, what needs to be corrected and what is the impact
on the construction schedule:
C. Work completed in the last 30 days:
;. The metal siding has been completed for the Carbon and Chemical
Feed Buildings.
The sewer line for Chemical Building has been completed.
i;;. Carbon feed equipment and most chemical equipment have been
received .
;v. I-IVAC, space heaters, and electrical transformers have been set.
d. Work completed in the next 30 days:
i. Complete work on Trac-Vac.
;;. Complete chemical piping and carbon feed equipment.
NC-DWQ. CG&L
Form Rev. 05/06/03 Page 4 of 5 EPA Region 4

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
June 30, 2007
Mr. Shuford Wise
Town of Granite Falls
PO Drawer 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Granite Falls Water Plant
Permit number NCO082546
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Wise:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation bnspection form from the
inspection conducted on June 20, 2007. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
NC0082546.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extention 4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
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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 3I NCO082546 Ill 121 07/06/20 117 18I SI 19I SI 201
Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 1.0 169 70I 3 I 711 I 72I N I 73 L jj 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Granite Falls WTP
04:30 PM 07/06/20
05/03/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
too Lakeside Ave
Granite Falls NC 28630
05:05 PM 07/06/20
10/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
M Shuford Wise,PO Drawer 10 Granite Falls NC 28630//828-396-7111/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance IN Records/Reports IN Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s,�n�s#ector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3l N00082546 111 12l 07/06/20 1
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necess,
Treatment Units / Process Control Testing / Effluent Data:
This facility has a concrete tank to decant alum sludge for the water plant's filter backwash
water. The supernatant is then processed through a 3 feet deep sand bed and discharged to Lake
Rhodhiss.
There was no discharge at the time of the inspection.
Records & Reports:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was
conducted on 1-18-2006 by Jim Reid.
The permit expires on 2-28-2010. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to
expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
Operations & Maintenance / Summary:
The Lake didn't appear to be negatively impacted by recent discharges.
This facility appears to be well operated and maintained.
The operator was on -site during the inspection and is doing a good job.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO082546 Owner - Facility: Granite Falls WTP
Inspection Date: 06/20/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit
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Comment:
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n
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Yes
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NA
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n
n
n
Comment:
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EPA STAG PROJECT Project Number: XP974990-04
INSPECTION REPORT Inspection Date: October 4, 2005
iii. Complete ceiling and doors.
e. Any items of note to be ready for the next site visit:
f. Any other recommendations or comments:
g. Are there any related issues outside of the project that may impact this project
e.g. another related project With a significant delay?
Project Officer Signature
10/4/05_
Date
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