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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0088501_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2016Am 7RIA �® NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor July 23, 2015 Aqua North Carolina Inc. Attn: Thomas J. Roberts, President & COO 202 Mackenan Drive Cary, NC 27511 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Permittee: Aqua North Carolina Inc. Facility: Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 NPDES Permit #: NCO088501 Forsyth County Dear Mr. Roberts: Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Ron Boone of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 on July 23, 2015. The assistance and cooperation of Peter Dealing, system operator, was greatly appreciated. An inspection checklist is attached for your records and inspection findings are summarized below. General Information The Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 is located on the north side of Stonington Subdivision, in Kernersville, Forsyth County, NC, at approximate coordinates 36.0346720N, 80.0760490W. The permit authorizes Aqua to operate this 0.0021 MGD facility, which consists of five green sand filters used to treat ground water for use as potable water for the subdivision. Chemicals used in the water treatment process include Potassium Permanganate, Chlorine, and Caustic Soda. The permit authorizes Aqua to discharge the filter backwash wastewater from the facility via outfall 001 to an unnamed tributary of Abbotts Creek, which is currently classified as Class WS-III waters in the Yadkin Pee -Dee river basin. Site Review Mr. Dealing has done a good job operating and maintaining the plant. No discrepancies were found. Documentation Review Mr. Boone reviewed all paperwork with Mr. Dealing, including discharge monitoring reports, laboratory result records and bench sheet, chains of custody, operator visitation logs, operation and maintenance logs, etc. Everything was in order, complete, and current and no discrepancies were found. Mr. Dealing is doing a great job keeping up with the required paperwork for the facility. You are reminded that, in accordance with NC General Statute 143-215.6A, the Director of the Division of Water Resources may assess civil penalties not to exceed $25,000 per day, per violation, for violations of NCGS 143- 215.1 or the NC0088501 NPDES permit. 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite #300, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 Phone: 336-776-98001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper If you have any questions regarding the inspection or this letter, please call Mr. Boone or me at (336) 776-9800. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Division of Water Resources Attachments: BIMS Inspection Report CC: WSRO-SWP Central Files NPDES Unit United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. E P /�i1 Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires a-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I NC0088501 I11 12 15/07/23 17 18 ICJ 19 I s j 201 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 �6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------Reserved ------------ 671 72 L,, � 73 I I 174 751 I I I• I I I I80 70 I I 71 � L J I I LJ Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 01:OOPM 15/07/23 14/09/01 Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Stonington Way Ct 02:0OPM 15/07/23 19/02/28 Kernersville NC 27284 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Peter Ray Dealing/ORC/336-362-2008/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Thomas J Roberts,202 Mackenan Ct Cary NC No 27511/Presidentt919-653-6967/9194661583 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory 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 Ron Boone WSRO WQ//336-776-9690/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCO088501 11 12 15/07/23 17 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Page# e Permit: NCO088501 Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Inspection Date: 07/23/2015 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 ❑ ❑ M ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: None Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ M ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: None Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 F Permit: NCO088501 Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Inspection Date: 07/23/2015 Inspection Type: compliance Evaluation Laboratory Yes No NA NE # Is the facility using a contract lab? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ ❑ M Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: None Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type M ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: None Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: None De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: None Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 4 Page# 4 x Permit: NCO088501 Inspection Date: 07/23/2015 De -chlorination Comment: None Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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: None Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: None Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE M ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart Governor Secretary February 9, 2015 Aqua North Carolina; Attn: Thomas J. Roberts, President 202 Mackenan Ct Cary, NC 27511 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2015-MV-0017 Permit No. NCO088501 Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 Forsyth County Dear Mr. Roberts: A review of Stonington Subdivision — Well #1's monitoring report for October, 2014 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Frequency Values -Re orted Number of Violations Turbidity 10/31/14 2x month 0 1 Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance problem. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of Water Resources for this and any additional violations of State law. 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite #300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Phone: 336-776-9800 \ Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ron Boone at (336) 776-9690. Sincerely, - M, - 01-51 W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Division of Water Resources cc: DWR — Central Files ' S- O� IMS ©6�Ii R Review Record Facility: /o,6U) Permit N..: Pipe No.: Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value If:)z r MonthNear: /a / % Over Limit Weekly/Daily Violations Date Parameter Permit Limit Limit Type DMR Value % Over Limit Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations her Viol ationslStaff Remarks: �UV✓a���.,�✓_ pv17 :5e`Jo4 ez4..cC A—.e-,2 s5 z-4 ,-7f 4 NO 7b . 16p 9- Al ,,, &Zd- Supervisor Remarks: Kd -- Sec f -- a Completed by: 14,0 i6e,"9A Date: Action Action Action d,cV Assistant Regional Supervisor Sign Off: Date: Regional Supervisor Sign Off: Date: �'�` 20(.r NDENR' North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart Governor Secretary February 9, 2015 Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Attn: Thomas J. Roberts, President 202 Mackenan Ct Cary, NC 27511 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2015-W-0018 Permit No. NCO088501 Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 Forsyth County . Dear Mr. Roberts: A review of Stonington Subdivision — Well #1's monitoring report for November, 2014 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Frequency Values Repo ed Number of Violations Turbidity 11/30/14 2x month 0 1 Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance problem. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit'could result in enforcement action by the Division of Water Resources for this and any additional violations of State law. 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite #300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Phone: 336-776-98001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity1 Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ron Boone at (336) 776-9690. . Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Division of Water Resources cc: DWR — Central Files S'RO+ F'los Facility: i r�qj Parameter DMR Review Record Permit No.: B 556 / Pipe No. Monthly Average Violations Permit Limit DMR Value Weekly/Daily Violations 6Z9 MonthNear: / J / `f % Over Limit Action Date Parameter Permit Limit Limit Type DMR Value % Over Limit Action Violations Monitoring Frequency Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Action Other Violations/Staff Remarks: tU�v' zUl S"' AMU Supervisor Remarks: Y Completed b : N Assistant Regional Supervisor Sign Off: Regional Supervisor Sign /S Off: eJ Date: '2 15 LI Date: Date: ���.f7 ?.v "-3' Pat McCrory Governor - North Carolina Department -of Environment and Natural Resources December 17, 2014 - Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Attn: Thomas I Roberts, President and CEO 202 Mackenan Court Cary, NC 27511 Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY NOD-2014-MV-0063 Permit No. NCO088501 Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 Forsyth County Dear Mr. Roberts: John E. Skvarla, III Secretary A review of Stonington Subdivision - Well #1's monitoring report for September 2013 showed the following deficiencies: Parameter Date Frequency Values Reported Number of Violations Turbidity 09/30/2014 2 x month 0 1 Remedial actions should be taken to correct the cause(s) of these deficiencies. - Unresolved deficiencies may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation -and/or assessments of civil penalties by the Division of Water Resources of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Your response, the degree and extent of harm to the environment, and the duration and gravity of the deficiency(ies) will be considered in. any future actions undertaken. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ron Boone at (336) 776-9690. cc: SWP — Central Files 2 Filler Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Division of Water Resources 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite #300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Phone; 336-776-9800 t Internet; www,ncdenr,gov An Equal Opportunity1 Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper MIR Review Record Facility: 5�- I-) PermitNo.: &S-oJ Pipe No.: Month/Year: Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Action Weekly/Daily Violations Date Parameter Permit Limit Limit Type DMR Value % Over Limit Action Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Action `l a- iv 1� Zx tMot7", q1 Other Violations/Staff Remarks: d� W, sq PI a. ^I s� ,� � ,� 5�� , G� � � N6 ✓, � Se, w7 d V1 'o �c, rrn S . n c_ ov. Q y�. v • �� �Y -� �� f w f' �_P /�''I[§W f.� u..11� �(F C.�nB7/�ac/ 'j7^�> �" °Y�,'�j•L %r/ �C� d r � V u n.t i•.t�✓ v�G d c . IVOD-2 v14'MV -000 Supervisor Remarks: / Completed by: f6,4 J h e Assistant Regional Supervisor Sign Off: Regional Supervisor Sign Off:— •� i � Date: / 2 — /i j y Date: Date: 12- &--f. cjJC.: --.. NOV 6 - 2014 EFFLUENT Pd� 2014 NPDES PERNvETNO. NC0088501 DischargeNo.: 001 Month: Facility Name: Stonington Subdivision Well # 1 Class: Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC): Peter Ray Dealing Grade: Certified Laboratory (1): Water Tech Labs Inc #50 CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED ® PERSON(S) COLLECT n September Year: 2014 PC I County: Forte PC 1 Phone: 336-362-2008 (2) ING SAMPLES Operators Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: X &� ATTN: CENTRAL FILES (SIGNATURE OF OPE TOR IN RESPONSXLE CHARGE) DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 50050 00400 50060 00530 01045 01055 00927 01002 01034 01042 01067 71900 01147 61426 < E O FLOW . o W W < OF < z FO FS W v O F O 0 < 0 -1 D W LLINF tR W XU F- W O ZLl _ :E EFF z O :D HRS HRS Y/B/N MGD MIN UNITS 0 UG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MOIL Pass/Fail 1 0.00060 1 60 2 0.00090 90 3 7:26 1 Y 0.00060 60 7.48 9 4.7 0.037 0.118 17.50 4.15 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.0002 <0.005 4 0.00090 90 5 0.00060 60 6 1 0.00090 90 7 0.00060 1 60 8 0.00090 90 9 7:45 1 Y 0.00060 60 7.66 12 Pass 10 0.00090 90 FXML 11 10:55 1 N 0.00060 60 7.53 21 12 0.00090 90 13 0.00060 60 14 0.00090 90 15 0.00060 60 16 0.00090 90 17 7:40 1 Y 0.00060 60 7.42 15 < 2.5 18 1 0.00090 90 19 0.00060 60 20 0.00090 90 21 0.00060 60 22 0.00090 90 N.C.D . 23 0.00060 60 , 24 1 0.00090 90 4 25 0.00060 60 26 0.00090 90 ns o . _ 27 0.00060 60 28 0.00090 90 29 0.00060 60 30 0.00090 90 31 AVERAGE 0.00075 75 14.25 4.70 0.037 0.118 17.50 4.15 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0000 0.000 #DIV/0! MAXIMUM 0.00090 90 7.66 21.00 4.70 0.037 0.118 17.50 4.15 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.000 <0.005 0.0o MINIMUM 0.00060 1 60 7.42 9.00 <2.5 0.037 0.118 17.50 4.15 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.000 <0.005 o.00 Comp. (C)/Grab (G) G G I G G I G I G G I G I G I G I G G G G Monthly limit 0.0021 NL NL NL 30.0 NL NL NL NL NL I NL NL NL NL NL NL Daily Maximum 6/9 17* 45.0 NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL as Meurement Frequency Monthly 2/Nlth 2/Mth 2/Mth Mthly Mthly Mthly Mthly Mthly I Mthly Mthly Mthly Mthly Mthly Qrtly * Limit takes effect June 1, 2009 Stonington WTP NC0088501 Facility Status: (Please check one of the following): All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements 5z] Compliant All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements El Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc. and a time table for improvements to be made. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Thomas J. Roberts, President, Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Perm' ee (Please print type), Signature ofPermittee ** Date Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date 202 MacKenan Court, Cary, NC 27511 919-467-8712 February 28, 2014 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00095 Conductivity 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00340 COD 00400 pH 00530 Total Suspended Residue 00545 Settable matter 00556 Oil & Grease 00600 Total Nitrogen 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 00625 Total Kjeldhal -Nitrogen 00630 Nitrates/Nifrites 00665 Total Phosphorous 00720 Cyanide 00745 Total Sulfide 00927 Total Magnesium 00929 Total Sodium 00940 Total Chloride PARAMETER CODES 00951 Total Fluoride 01002 Total Arsenic 01027 Cadmium 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01034 Chromium 01037 Total Cobalt 01042' Copper 01045 Iron 01051 Lead 01055 Manganese 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092 Zinc 01105 Aluminum 01147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Coliform 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 Formaldehyde 71900 Mercury 81551 Xylene Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. * ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A.0202 (b) (5) (B). ** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the State per 15A NCAC 213.0506 (b) (2) (D)• NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor July 10, 2014 Aqua North Carolina Inc. Attn: Thomas J. Roberts, President & COO 202 Mackenan Drive Cary, NC 27511 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Permittee: Aqua North Carolina Inc. Facility: Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 NPDES Permit #: NCO088501 Forsyth County Dear Mr. Roberts: John E. Skvarla, III Secretary Ron Boone of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 on July 8, 2014. The assistance and cooperation of Peter Dealing, system operator, and Billy Young was greatly appreciated. An inspection checklist is attached for your records and inspection findings are summarized below. General Information The Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 is located on the north side of Stonington Subdivision, in Kernersville, Forsyth County, NC, at approximate coordinates 36.0346720N, 80.0760490W. The permit authorizes Aqua to operate this 0.0021 MGD facility, which consists of five green sand filters used to treat ground water for use as potable water for the subdivision. Chemicals used in the water treatment process include Potassium Permanganate, Chlorine, and Caustic Soda. The permit authorizes Aqua to discharge the filter backwash wastewater from the facility via outfall 001 to an unnamed tributary of Abbotts Creek, which is currently classified as Class WS-III waters in the Yadkin Pee -Dee river basin. Site Review Mr. Dealing has done a good job operating and maintaining the plant. No discrepancies were found. Documentation Review The only issue noted during the inspection concerned the chlorine meter. During the inspection, Mr. Boone was evaluating paperwork when he noticed the value "<20" being entered the majority of the time for Chlorine Residual on the discharge monitoring reports. When asked about this Mr. Young stated the 20 pgl is the lowest that their meter could read down to. This must be corrected. The permit requires the meter to read below the permit limit, which is 17 pgl. Please respond to this letter in writing within 20 business days of its receipt. Your response should include a detailed summary of how you plan to address the chlorine meter mentioned above, You are reminded that, in accordance with NC General Statute 143-215.6A, the Director of the Division of Water Resources may assess civil penalties not to exceed $25,000 per day, per violation, for violations of NCGS 143-215.1 or the NCO088501 NPDES permit. 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity1 Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper 0 If you have any questions regarding the inspection or this letter, please call Mr. Boone or me at (336) 771-5000. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Division of Water Resources Attachments: BIMS Inspection Report CC: ' SR • - �SWP Central Files NPDES Unit I United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C.20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 2 _I5 1 3 I NCO088501 I11 12 14/07/08 17 18 l,.l 19 I � I 201 21III111 III.IIII1III IIIIIII I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I f6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------- —Reserved------- 671 701 I 71 I I 72 1 �, 1 731 I 174 761 LJ LJ I I I I I I I I I I80 Section B: FacilityData Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES Permit Number) 09:OOAM 14/07/08 09l04l01 Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Stonington Way Ct Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Kernersville NC 27284 10:OOAM 14/07/08 14/02/28 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Peter Ray Dealing/ORC/336-362-2008/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Tifle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Laurie Ison,4163 Sinclair St Denver NC 28037/Western Area Managerf704489-9404/ No - Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory 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 Ron Boone WSRO WQ//336-7714967/ 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 31 NCO088501 I11 12 14/07/08 17 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Page# r Permit: NCO088501 Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision -Well #1 Inspection Date: 07/08/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: None Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: None Record -Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRS complete: do they include all permit parameters? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCO088601 Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision -Well 91 Inspection Date: 07/08/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keepinq Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: None Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ' ❑ M ❑ Comment: None Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: None Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: None Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ M ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Page# 4 FA Permit: NC0088501 Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Inspection Date: 07/08/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type ® ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: None Page# 5 AQUA. July 30, 2014 Mr. W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations NCDENR, DWR 585 Waughtown Street Winston Salem, NC 27107 Re: Stonington Subdivision —Well #1 NPDES Permit #NC0088501 Forsyth County Dear Mr. Basinger: Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary, NC 27511 RECEIVED N.C. Dept. of ENR AUG 01 2014 WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL OFFICE Thomas J. Roberts President and Chief Operating Officer T:919.653.5770 F: 919.460.1788 tiroberts@aquaamerica.com www.aquanorthcarolina.com Aqua North Carolina, ,Inc. (Aqua) offers the following response to the above -referenced Compliance Evaluation -Inspection conducted on July 8, 2014 by Mr. Ron Boone: Documentation Review -During the inspection, Mr. Boone was evaluating paperwork when he noticed the value "<20" being entered the majority of the time for Chlorine Residual on the discharge monitoring reports. When asked about this Mr. Young stated the 20 ug/L is the lowest that their meter could read down to. This must be corrected. The permit requires the meter to read below the permit limit, which is 17 ug/L. Aqua's Response Aqua will make the necessary adjustments to begin reporting the actual Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) measured. Also, per the permit, we understand that a TRC residual less than 50 ug/L is considered to be in compliance. If you have any questions regarding this response, please do not hesitate to contact Laurie Ison at 704- 489-9404, extension 57234. Sinc el , Thomas J. Ro rts _ President an COO cc: Laurie Ison Michael Melton _ Moses Thompson An Aqua America Company Pat McCrory Governor RECENED =jti=. N.C.Dept. of ENR JUN 1 1 2014 �ZM® Winston-5a;ern NCDENRI Regional Office North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources John E. Skvarla, III Secretary Thomas J. Roberts, President & CEO Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 Mackenan Court Cary, North Carolina 27511 Dear Mr. Roberts: June 4, 2014 Subject: NPDES Permit - DRAFT Review Permit NCO088501 Stonington Subdivision - Well 41 WTP Stonington Way Court, Kernersville Forsyth County Based on your renewal request for the subject site (received October 16, 2013), the Division of Water Resources (DWR or the Division) hereby transmits a renewal draft for your review and comment. Please review this draft carefully to ensure your understanding of the limits and monitoring conditions, and to correct errors, if any. Concurrent with this notification, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft by publishing a notice in newspapers having circulation in the general Forsyth County area, as required by the NPDES Program. Please provide your written comments, if any, to DENR / DWR / NPDES Program no later July 3, 2014 (approximately 30 days after-Teceiving this document). Your written comments are welcome, but are not mandatory. Changes for Renewal. The Division updated your permit in accord with permitting strategies (amended in 2009) for potable water treatment plants (WTPs) consistent with similar permits statewide. We have therefore deleted Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing, no longer required of system utilizing green sand WTP technology. However, effluent data for Total Manganese (Mn) suggest reasonable potential to exceed its water -quality Standard. Therefore we have added a Mn permit limit of 200ug/L. Your compliance with this limit will commence 48 months'from the permit effective date. We have also updated your facility description and site map, adding parameter codes to permit Section A. (L) for your convenience. Implementing Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMRs). Please be advised that the Division will implement an electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) program, in accord with pending requirements by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We have included the details required to implement the eDMR program in this permit [see Special Condition A. (2.)]. 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.ncdenr,gov An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all DMRs and specify that, if North Carolina does not establish a program to receive such submittals, Permittees must then submit eDMRs directly to EPA. For more information on eDMRs, registering for eDMR submittal, and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit DWR's webpage: http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/l*pu/cdmr. For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit EPA's website: http://www2.epa. ov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule Following the mandatory 45-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments, if any, and take appropriate action prior to issuing an NPDES permit final.: If you have questions concerning this draft, please e-mail me Uoe.corporon@ncdenr.gov]; or call my private line (919) 807-6394. .00 -d Permitting Unit Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO08 he.* SRO/ S Supervisor, Corey tlgeri rdraft�p"ermit, Fact Sheet] NPDES Program Files [draft permit and Fact Sheet] ec: DWR/WSRO, Corey Basinger [draft permit and Fact Sheet] Aqua North Carolina, Inc., Thomas J. Roberts [tjroberts@aquaamerica.com] [draft permit and Fact Sheet] NPDES Permit NCO088501 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) 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 Aqua North Carol is hereby authorized to discharge Stonington S Stonington to receiving wate s'de 'gr Basin, in accordance with Parts I, II, III, and ere The permit shall become from afability known as ivisionW'W' 11 # 1 ille bbotts Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River g requirements, and other conditions set forth in 52014. This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2019. Signed this day 52014. Thomas A. Reeder, Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Page 1 of 5 NPDES Permit NCO088501 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 described herein. Aqua North Carolina, Inc. is hereby authorized to: 1. continue to operate a filter -backwash treatment system utilizing green sand treatment technology, including u: • chlorine • potassium permanganate • caustic soda located at the Stonington Subdivision - W�dl 4'1 St County; and potable water production ay Court, Kernersville, Forsyth 2. discharge from said treatient .W ks via Outfall 001 at a location specified on the attached map, into an unnamed tributary to Abbotts Creek [Stream Segment 12-119-(1)], a waterbody currently classified WS-I11 waters within Subbasin 03-07-07 of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. Page 2 of 5 NPDES Permit NCO088501 PART I A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from Well #1 via Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored l by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT .. :. :-CHARACTERISTIC ,.[PARAIVIETER.:CODES] .. . . ; ..:... LIMITS :. MONITORING; REQUIIEIVIENT 1 : ; 1Vlonthl Avera 'e g Dail 1Vlaxuriuin Measurement`• :.Fre ` uency q Sam le `• ' T , e yP. Sain',lei ,:.I;ocation;.: ; - Flow 50050 Weekly Estimate Effluent Total,Susperided Solids C0530 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L : _ 2(menth __ Giab- •. Effluent Total Residual Chlorine 2 50060 28 µg/L 2 X/mo th Grab :- . Effluent PH [standard units] 00400 Not < 6.0 or > 9.0 ��/nth Grab Effluent Turbidity 3 00070 / 2Ar n\th Grab Effluent Total Manganese 01055 �00�g�/L 4 Monthly Grab Effluent Total Zinc 5 01092 / uarterly\� Grab Effluent Total Iron 01045 A %Quarterly \%Grab Effluent Footnotes: 1. Beginning no later than / / \� 2�70 d y?;'fr�tfi fh�e Sc`tfve date of this permit, the Permittee shall begin repo �g disch7gy mom oring data ekZtronically using the NC DWR s Electronic Discharge Moni� 1ii0dpoAt (.eDM i ternet application. [See Special Condition A. (2.) for eDMR str6n4ta. 'eq `re entsj 2. The Divisionka'l, consider c l a t 1 T C effltlr6 t values reported below 50µg/L. However, the Permittee-shall c, i nue to record nd u� . it all values reported by North Carolina -certified laboratory method (i�cluding field_ • ert, even if these values fall below 50µg/L. 3. Discharge from this f\d ility shall Vot ause receiving -stream turbidity to exceed 50 NTU. If instream background conditions e ce�O N U, this discharge shall not cause instream turbidity to increase. 4. Compliance with this perm' im' will commence on , 48 Months from the permit effective date. 5. Total Zinc - monitor only if filters are backwashed with corrosion inhibitor or other containing zinc. A. (2.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING - DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then Permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and will begin implementing this program in 2013. Page 3 of 5 NPDES Permit NCO088501 NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits): • Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements • Section D. (2.) • Section D. (6.) • Section E. (5.) Reporting Records Retention Monitoring Reports 1. Reportine (Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1 Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the Permittee shall begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application. Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allo s pe itted facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the intemd Until such'time that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross-Media�Elee tr�n: c Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), Permittees will be required to submi�l�l^di�chargd\ n�nitoring data to the`state electronically using eDMR and will be required trc plete the el)�VSR�submission by:printing; signing, and submitting one signed original and � copy of the computer printed eDMR to the following address: �� 7� NC DENR / DWR / Information Proc ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR 1617 Mail Service Center _� Raleigh, North Carolina 2, 699 1"6I�7\ If a Permittee is unable to h eVheeMg' systerhdue to a demonstrated hardship, or due to the facility being physicall'4gca .ar-ea w ere\le�s than 10 percent of the households have broadband acZss; hen err�po �ary\waiver from t . e NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted an d� charge m `tt\orig ata may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR l; l:.l, 2, 3) or alternative f approved by they ector. Duplicate signed copies shall -be submitted to- the mailing address aiq�q. Requests for temporar�\Wiv 6 f bm the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be - submitted in writing to the �Dil Sion for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the Permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary waiver by the Division. Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements is found on the following web page: http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admin/bojz/ipu/edmr Page 4 of 5 NPDES Permit NC0088501 Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. 2. Signatory Requirements (Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1 3. All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II, Section B. (I 1.)(a), or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II, Section B. (I 1.)(b). A person, not an assigned position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes. For eDMR submissions, the. person; signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page: http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr Certification. Any'person submitting an electronic D , ��using th state's eDMR system shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO' O �� AT TS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: �x 7 certify, under penalty of law, that this 5ocument\a*4 al att Mments w�re\nrepared under my direction or supervision in accordance �v\i system esi , ed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the informclti s\• itte . &used on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the systems those p\\e on fir ctly r�el1�onsible for gathering the information, the information submitted lie of n'cy�knledg and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there ar=�gnilAi ant penalties�fo�r s bt�n lse information, including the possibility offines and mentyo� know ng violation . " The Permittee hall retain re' rd of� 1' ischarge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These records or copie sh 11 be maiairi dT�� eriod of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period may be extended (,request of th\4, D�irectq�r t any time [40 CFR 122.41 ]. Page 5 of 5 )� I Pine Meadows Drive 7 UT to Abbotts Creek (flow south) outfall 001 ........ Flows '' 0' Flows NW 1 % A J NC Hwy 66 Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Stonington Subdivision Well # 1-WTP Latitude: 36° 02' 05" N State Grid: Kemersville Longitude: 80' 040' 32" W Permitted Flow: 0.0021 MGD Receiving Stream: UT to Abbotts Creek Stream Class: WS-III Drainage Basin: Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin Sub -Basin: 03-07-07 - 'and _\ 1 I -74 1 Facility Location not to scale North NPDES Permit NC0088501 Forsyth County Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form WPCSOCC NCAC 15A 8G .0201 Permittee Owner/Officer Name: Mailing Address: 2 0 2 01A C Gl. E A N A lN C d V a T City: C State: PC Zip: S 11 - Pllone #: (ri tq) V4 9 - 8 i 19 Email address: Signature: Date: Facility Name: _ 4 46,,r_ r. yr `fin..,_ Permit #: N C 00 b_ d1 SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE SYSTEM! Facility Tyne/Grade: Biological WWTP Surface Irrigation Physical/Chemical —X— Land Application Collection System ................................................................................................................................................ Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Print Full Name: _��1 ✓ t� Q �� • , ._ Certificate Type / Grade / Number; ? C ,% IF I? yp t/& Work Phone #: 33c, 13 6 2- — g=;!5c> , Signature: 10Date:_ o2 - ZS 7 "I certify that I agree to my designa Zn 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." ................................................................................................................................................. Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name:. Y-" A� y ,� A Certificate Type / Grade / Number: '?C_ 2!2 Work Phone #: (3 3()ge) 6 - to 2.2y Signature: Date: "I certify that I agree to my designation as a Ba -up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission," ............ ................................. ... .......................................... ........................................................ , 11,1411, fax or einall the WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Fax: 919.807.6492 original to. Email: certadmin(@ncdcur. eov Mall or foe a copy to the Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh appropriate Regional Office; 2090 US Hwy 70 225 Green St 610 E Center Ave 3800 Barrett Dr Swannanoa 28778 Suite 714 Suite 301 Raleigh 27609 Fax: 828.299,7043 Fayetteville 28301-5043 Mooresville 28115 Fax: 919.571.4718 Phone:828,296,4500 Fax:910.486.0707 Fax:704.663.6040 Phone: 919,791,4200 Phone:910.433.3300 Phone:704.663.1699 Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem 943 Washington Sq Mali 127 Cardinal Dr 585 Waughtown St Washington 27889 Wilmington 28405.2845 Winston-Salem 27107 Fax:252.946.9215 Fax:910.350.2018 Fax:336,771,4631 Phone; 252.946.6481 Phone: 910.796.7215 Phone, 336.771.5000 Revised 02-2013 p A C , A MT410va Ap C®ER North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder Governor Director November 7, 2013 Thomas J. Roberts, President Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 Mackenan Ct Cary, NC 27511 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2013-LV-0684 Permit No. NCO088501 Stonington Subdivision.- Well #1 Forsyth County Dear Mr. Roberts: John E. Skvarla, III Secretary A review of Stonington Subdivision - Well #1's monitoring report for August 2013 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Solids, Total Suspended - Concentration 08/28/13 45 mg/I 46 mg/I Daily Maximum Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended - Concentration 08/31/13 30 mg/I 43 mg/I Monthly Average Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance problem. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of Water Resources for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ron Boone at (336) 771-4967. cc: SWP — Central Files IM9,00E—iles"sV North Carolina Division of Water Resources, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: wvvw.ncwater.org Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Division of Water Resources One NdithCar®lina Nata,,rally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer DMR Review Record Facility: Stonington Subdivision Parameter TSS Date Parameter 8/28/13 TSS Date Parameter Permit No.: 88501 Pipe No.: 001 Monthly Average Violations Permit Limit DMR Value 30 43 Weekly/Daily Violations Permit Limit Limit Type DMR Value 45 Daily Max 46 Monitoring Frequency Violations Permit Frequency Values Reported Other Violations/Staff Remarks: See attached. Completed by: MonthNear: 08/2013 % Over Limit Action 43.33 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! % Over Limit 2.22 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! # of Violations Ron Boone Date: 1IM13 urnena Failure to monitor parameter with limit: $50 Failure to monitor parameter without limits: $25 Any facility with just a single daily max violation to receive NOV only. No civil assessment cases for less than $100, not including cost of investigation. NOV only. Threshold for flow is 10%; threshold for all other. parameters is 20%. Stipulated demand letters for SOCs..... automatic. Failure to obtain a permit ..... $4,000. Action Action Multipliers: Number of assessments for previous 12 months: 0-2 Multiply base penalty by 1.0 3-5 Multiply base penalty by 1.25 6-8 Multiply base penalty by 1.5 9-12 Multiply base penalty by 2.0 Delgated Fast Track Penalties/Base Penalty Amounts: DMR Monthly Flow Avq Monthly Average Weekly Average Daily Max 50.05 MGD--------- $0-500 $0-200 $0-200 >0.05 but <0.1 MGD $0-1,000 $0-500 $0-200 2!0.1 but <0.5 MGD $0-1,500 $0-500 $0-500 >_0.5 but <1.0 MGD $0-2,000 $0-500 $0-500 >1.0 but <10.0 MGD $0-3,000 $0-1,000 $0-500 >_10.0 but <25.0 MGD $0-4,000 $0-1,000 $0-500 >_25.0 MGD $0-5,000 $0-1,000 $0-500 Supervisor Remarks: NOU—a013 - LV- 00+ Regional Water Quality rt' Supervisor Sign Off: o�;YV� � Date: 2A iw NC0088501 Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Limit Violation Chlorine, Total Residual Solids, Total Suspended - Concentration Other Violation CDER North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P. E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary May 20, 2013 Aqua North Carolina Inc. Attn: Thomas J. Roberts, President & COO 202 Mackenan Drive Cary, NC 27511 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection & Notice of Violation NOV-2013-PC-0185 Permittee: Aqua North Carolina Inc. Facility: Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 NPDES Permit #: NC0088501 Forsyth County Dear Mr. Roberts: Ron Boone of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the Stonington Subdivision — Well 41 on May 14, 2013. The assistance and cooperation of Billy Young, system operator, was greatly appreciated. An inspection checklist is attached for your records and inspection findings are summarized below. General Information The Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 is located on the north side of Stonington Subdivision, in Kernersville, Forsyth County, NC, at approximate coordinates 36.034672°N, 80.076049°W. The permit authorizes Aqua to operate this 0.0021 MGD facility, which consists of five green sand filters used to treat ground water for use as potable water for the subdivision. Chemicals used in the water treatment process include Potassium Permanganate, Chlorine, and Caustic Soda. The permit authorizes Aqua to discharge the filter backwash wastewater from the facility via outfall 001 to an unnamed tributary of Abbotts Creek, which is currently classified as Class WS-III waters in the Yadkin Pee -Dee river basin. Site Review Mr. Young has done a good job operating and maintaining the plant. The following issues were also noted: 1. The discharge pipe is 4" black corrugated plastic pipe, which runs down the hill to the north of the facility and ends within about 20 feet of the receiving stream; it just lays on the ground in a heavily vegetated and marshy area and does not actually reach the receiving stream. There is a significant amount of black staining on the ground all around the end of the pipe. It is noted that there is no backwash wastewater capture facility where the wastewater can be captured, settled, and decanted, therefore, all solids backwashed from the filters are discharged. The substances that are causing the ground staining are having North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service; 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �7One An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer l� ®rthCarolina Aqua North Carolina Inc, Attn: Thomas J. Roberts, President and COO Compliance Evaluation Inspection & NOV-2013-PC-0185 Stonington Subdivision — Well #1, NCO088501 May 17, 2013, Page 2 of 3 an obvious localized impact at the end of the pipe. It is unknown whether or not the substances causing the staining over actually make it into the receiving stream. 2. It is possible that the discharge may exceed the TSS limit for at least a portion of the backwash/discharge cycle, i.e. the TSS concentration in the effluent would be significantly higher at the beginning of the backwash cycle than the end. In a follow-up telephone conversation with Mr. Young on May 17, 2013, he stated that the actual filter backwash cycle lasts about 10 minutes and that he pulls TSS samples within the first 2 to 3 minutes; this would appear to be sufficient. The sampling practice employed at the facility was also mentioned in the Notice of Violation (NOV) that Aqua was issued as a result of the previous inspection on January 27, 2011 (NOV-2011-PC-0084). Aqua is reminded that Part II, Section D, Paragraph 1 of NCO088501 states: 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 Q)]. With the current configuration it is difficult to identify a specific point at which the samples would be most representative. It is noted that a wastewater capturing, settling, and decanting facility would possibly be very effective at eliminating the loss of solids in the discharge, the ground staining at the end of the discharge pipe, and would also provide for much more consistent TSS concentration in the discharge. 3. As was also addressed in the NOV Aqua was issued as a result of the 2011 inspection, there still exists an unauthorized discharge at the facility. There are actually three separate unauthorized discharges from the facility, as follows: a. There is a four -inch PVC pipe on the northwest corner of the facility that discharges the drainage from a floor drain inside the plant. During this inspection, as was also the case during the 2011 inspection, there was a significant amount of spilled Potassium Permanganate on the floor of the facility, which was flowing into the floor drain and was being discharged from this four -inch PVC pipe. In its written response to the 2011 NOV, Aqua stated that they would "...evaluate purchasing spill containment tubs to place under the Potassium Permanganate barrels." At the time of this inspection, no containment tubs were present. b. There is a two-inch PVC pipe that comes out the northern wall of the facility, runs parallel to the buried "authorized" discharge pipe, and ends at the top of the hill. According to Mr. Young this is a well blowoff. C. There is another two-inch PVC pipe that, according to Mr. Young, drains a floor drain in the well head. These three discharges must either be permitted or eliminated. This office will work with you achieve either of these options. In order to best advise you, on (b) and (c) above, the Division needs to know exactly what is discharged from these two pipes and what pollutants may be expected to be in the discharge from these two pipes. It is again noted that installation of settling/decanting facilities at this plant may enable Aqua to pipe all three unauthorized waste streams mentioned above into such facilities and eliminate all three unauthorized discharges. Aqua North Carolina Inc, Attn: Thomas J. Roberts, President and COO Compliance Evaluation Inspection & NOV-2013-PC-0185 Stonington Subdivision — Well #1, NCO088501 May 17, 2013, Page 3 of 3 Documentation Review All required records were available and in order. No discrepancies were found. Please respond to this Notice of Violation in writing within 20 business days of its receipt. Your response must include an action plan and implementation schedule to correct the deficiencies/violations noted above. The timeliness and content of Aqua's response, as well as the specific actions it takes to remedy the violations noted above will weigh heavily in our decision of whether to initiate enforcement procedures. You are reminded that, in accordance with NC General Statute 143-215.6A, the Director of the Division of Water Quality may assess civil penalties not to exceed $25,000 per day, per violation, for violations of NCGS 143-215.1 or the NCO088501 NPDES permit. If you have any questions regarding the inspection or this letter, please call Mr. Boone or me at (336) 771- 5000. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Surface Water Regional Supervisor Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Quality Attachments: BIMS Inspection Report CC: 619MOMWIM Central Files NPDES Unit United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 - OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Crimplianre Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 15 I 31 NCO088501 111 121 13/05/14 117 18I r 19I S I 20I I -! Remarks 2111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIII1IIIIIIII1116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------------- --------- Reserved —---- _---- __-_---- 67I 169 701 I 711 I 72I N I 73' ' 174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Stonington Subdivision -Well #1 09:00 AM 13/05/14 09/04/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Stonington Way Ct Kernersville NC 27284 10:00 AM 13/05/14 14/02/28 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Not Required/ORC/919-733-0026/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Laurie Ison,4163 Sinclair St Denver NC 28037/Western Area Manager// Contato No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance. Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) 12-ols Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Ron Boone WSRO WQ//336-771-4967/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers' Date y ) �'I�10 lJt"�:✓'1 �" Y• J'� ����✓{.✓.r.- � ���� ` �JV+fd � �� ���b'<r." -V 6 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94)'Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO088501 111 12, 13/05/14 . 117 18I d Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Page # 2 Permit: NCO088501 Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Inspection Date: 05/14/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n ONO Is the facility as described in the permit? ® n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ®n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ® n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ® n n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n n Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ®n n n Is the chain -of -custody complete? ®n n n Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling ■ Results of analysis and calibration ■ Dates of analysis ■ Name of person performing analyses ■ Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? n n ■ n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n ® n n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ® n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ Q ® n Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection .summary letter. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ® n n n Page # 3 Permit: NCO088501 Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Inspection Date: 05/14/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # Is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Flow Measurement - Effluent # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: 10 GPM flow control valves are used to control effluent flow volume. Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. 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: Three additional unauthorized discharges are present at the site. This a a repeat violation. Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Yes No NA NE ®nnn ®nnn nnn® 0 0 R 0 nn®n Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ® n n n nn®n ®nnn 0 0 M 0 Yes No NA NE Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ® n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n n ® n Judge, and other that are applicable? Page # 4 G Permit: NCO088501 Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Inspection Date: 05/14/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Page # 5 AQUA. June 20, 2013 Mr. W. Corey Basinger Surface Water Regional Supervisor NCDENR, DWQ 585 Waughtown Street Winston Salem, NC 27107 Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary, NC 27511 Re: Stonington Subdivision — Well #1, Forsyth County Compliance Evaluation Inspection and Notice of Violation NOV-2013-PC-0185 NPDES Permit # NCO088501 Dear Mr. Basinger: N.C.Dept. of ENR JUN 2 4 202 Winston-Salem Regional Office Thomas J. Roberts President and Chief. Operating Officer T: 919.653.5770 F: 919.460.1788 tjroberts@aquaamerica.com www.aquanorthcarolina.com Aqua North Carolina, Inc. (Aqua) offers the following response for the above -referenced Compliance Evaluation Inspection and Notice of Violation for the May 14, 2013, inspection. The discharge pipe is 4" black corrugated plastic pipe, which runs down the hill to the north of the facility and ends within about 20 feet of the receiving stream; it just lays on the ground in a heavily vegetated and marshy area and does not actually reach the receiving stream. There is a significant amount of black staining on the ground all around the end of the pipe. It is noted that there is no backwash wastewater capture facility where the wastewater can be captured, settled, and decanted, therefore, all solids backwashed from the filters are discharged. The substances that are causing the ground staining are having an obvious localized impact at the end of the pipe. It is unknown whether or not the substances causing the staining ever actually make it. into the receiving stream. Response: Aqua is following the requirements as specified in the current permit that was issued by the Division of Water Quality. Dare to the current regulations as codified in Title I5A, Subchapters 18A and 18C of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Aqua is unable to install a settling tank for the purpose of removing the expected backwash solids (Fe and Mn)tithifa�theg1�11Orsiu"� o f ie community wella. 2. It is possible that the discharge, may, exceed_ the TSS limit for at least aportion of the backwash/discharge cycle, i.e. the TSS concentration in the effluent would be significantly higher at the beginning of the backwash cycle than the end. In a follow-up telephone conversation with Mr. Young on May 17, 2013, he stated that the actual filter backwash cycle lasts about 10 minutes and that lie pulls TSS samples within the first 2 to 3 minutes; this would appear to be sufficient. The sampling practice employed at the An Aqua America Company facility was also mentioned in the Notice of Violation (NOV) that Aqua was issued as a result of the previous inspection on January 27, 2011 (NOV-2011-PC-0084). Aqua is reminded that Part II, Section D, Paragraph 1 of NC0088501 states: 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 betaken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR,122.410)J. With the current configuration it is difficult to identify a specific point at which the samples would be most representative. It is noted that a wastewater capturing, settling, and decanting facility would possibly be very effective at eliminating the loss of solids in the discharge, the ground staining at the end of the discharge pipe, and would also provide for much more consistent TSS concentration in the discharge. Response: Aqua has met with the On -site Water Protection Section and plans to coordinate a meeting with the Public Water Supply Section and the Division of Water Quality to discuss the issues that your office has raised. At this time, we will continue to operate the filters and their respective backwash/sampling as per our current permit. As was also addressed in the NOV Aqua was issued as a result of the 2011 inspection, there still exists an unauthorized discharge at the facility. There are actually three separate unauthorized discharges from the facility, as follows: a. There is a four -inch PVC pipe on the northwest corner of the facility that discharges the drainage from a floor drain inside the plant. During this inspection, as was also the case during the 2011 inspection, there was a significant amount of spilled Potassium Permanganate on the floor of the facility, which was flowing into the floor drain and was being discharged from this four - inch PVC pipe. In its written response to the 2011 NOV, Aqua stated that they would "...evaluate purchasing spill containment tubs to place under the Potassium Permanganate barrels." At the time of this inspection, no containment tubs were present. b. There is a two-inch PVC pipe that comes out the northern wall of the facility, runs parallel to the buried "authorized" discharge pipe, and ends at the top of the hill. According to Mr. Young this is a well blow -off. C. There is another two-inch PVC pipe that, according to Mr. Young, drains a floor drain in the well head. These three discharges must either be permitted or eliminated. This office will work with you to achieve either of these options. In order to best advise you, on (b) and (c) above, the Division needs to know exactly what is discharged from these two pipes and what pollutants may be expected to be in the discharge from these two pipes. It is again noted that installation of settling/decanting facilities at this plant may enable Aqua to pipe all three unauthorized waste streams mentioned above into such facilities and eliminate all three unauthorized discharges. Response: (a) Aqua is installing an overflow container to recycle any KA4nO4 that may be lost and, therefore, it will not be possible to enter the floor drain. (b) The Public Water Supply Section requires that the site be equipped with a way to blow -off either the well and/or the water tank. This water is piped away from the well house to avoid standing water near the well. (c) The Public Water Supply Section requires that the well house and/or treatment facility be equipped with a floor drain. Typically, a floor drain(s) is used to allow water to drain outside of the well house during instances of water sampling and/or clean up of the well house floor. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Laurie Ison at (704) 489-9404, Ext. 57234 or Jack Lihvarcik at (919) 653-6964. Sine y, Thomas J. 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Will keep you posted. CB W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Quality Email: corey.basinger@ncdenr.gov Phone: (336) 771-5000 Fax (336) 771-4630 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Boone, Ron Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 10:52 AM To: Basinger, Corey Subject: FW: Stonington Subdivision Corey, Permit expires 2/28/14. Should we wait till rewrite to address these issues, or do we need to get a head start on this? Since none of the three discharges can be deemed permitted, I see no choice but to permit or eliminate them. I also think they should have the settling basin/lagoon there, but not sure if/how we can require it, given their historical level of compliance on the TSS parameter... then again, we know the issue with TSS being higher at the beginning of the backwash cycle. In addition to Tammy's statement below, that they can require larger setbacks, Tom told me verbally that they can also provide special variances to lessen the setback requirements ... it all depends. Let me know what you think our next step is on this issue. I don't feel comfortable with their response. I think they're just hoping the issue will just go away. Ron Ron Boone NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Quality, Surface Water Protection 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Email: ron.boone@ncdenr.gov Voice: (336) 771-4967 FAX: (336) 771-4630 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Taylor, Tammy Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 3:45 PM To: Boone, Ron; Boyd, Tom Cc: Basinger, Corey; Edwards, Lisa Subject: RE: Stonington Subdivision Ro n, The answer to your questions are as follows: 1) Well site requirements are outlined in 15A NCAC 18C .0203 (copy attached). Normally, the distance requirements are a 100-foot pollution free radius from the well head. This office can require greater setbacks depending on different sources of pollution. 2) 1 have not been contacted concerning a meeting with Aqua North Carolina, Incorporated. 3) Floor drains are required as outlined in 15A NCAC 18C .0402 and 15A NCAC 18C .0404 - (copies attached). 4) A waste discharge pipe is required as outlined in 15A NCAC 18C .0402 (copy attached). I have highlighted the portions of the rules that pertain to your questions. If I can be of further assistance, please contact me. Thank you! Tammy Taylor NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources Public Water Supply Section 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Voice: (336) 771-5074 FAX: (336) 771-4631 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Boone, Ron Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 7:40 AM To: Boyd, Tom; Taylor, Tammy Cc: Basinger, Corey Subject: RE: Stonington Subdivision Tammy, I recently did an inspection at Stonington for their discharge permit. The primary issue(s) are: 1. The discharge of backwash water laden with solids to the stream; 2. An unpermitted discharge pipe connected to a floor drain inside the treatment building (which, at times, drains spilled potassium permanganate from inside the building); 3. An unpermitted discharge pipe connected to a well blow off, 4. An unpermitted discharge pipe connected to a floor drain inside the well head; and, 5. The timing of the sampling of the effluent— i.e. there are more solids in the effluent at the beginning of the backwash cycle than at the end. As harmless as these discharges may appear, the fact is that they are unpermitted and can neither be deemed permitted in accordance with our rules. Therefore, our letter suggested a settling basin, of some type, to be installed to capture all these waste streams and at least trap and decant the solids, thereby preventing their discharge to the stream. It was only a suggestion. In the end, we will have to agree to a long term fix for these issues. The questions we had for you are: 1. Aqua states in their written response that IAW 15A, Chapters 18A and 18C, they cannot install such a settling basin within 100' of the well head — can you confirm this requirement; 2. Aqua states in their written response that they will coordinate a meeting between themselves, PWS, and DWQ, to discuss the matters raised in this latest inspection — have they contacted you about a meeting? 3. Aqua states in their written response that PWS requires the well house and treatment facility to have floor drains — can you confirm this? 4. Aqua states in their written response that PWS requires that the site be equipped with a way to blow -off either the well and/or the water tank — can you confirm this? I am unsure whether a meeting between all of us is required at this time or not. The only way we can address these issues is to reopen the permit for modification (I think). That doesn't mean that we won't meet with them though, if they so desire. If you could just answer the four questions above for now, that would be great! Thanks in advance for your assistance and for the map you provided. Regards, Ron Boone NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Quality, Surface Water Protection 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Email: ron.boone@ncdenr.gov Voice: (336) 771-4967 FAX: (336) 771-4630 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Boyd, Tom Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 4:32 PM To: Taylor, Tammy Cc: Boone, Ron Subject: Stonington Subdivision Tammy, Ron Boone with DWQ has some questions concerning Stonington Subdivision (NCO234196). Does AQUA own enough land outside of the 100 foot well buffer to house some type of tank for the greensand filter discharge. Thanks, Tom Boyd Environmental Senior Specialist NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources, Public Water Supply Section 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Voice (336) 771-5080 FAX (336) 771-4631 E-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation. 4 North (,arolina Division of Environmental Health �l Terry L. Pierce, Director Public Water Supply Section Division of Environmental Health Jessica G. Miles, Section Chief Mr. Gary Moseley, Regional Manager Aqua North Carolina 4163 Sinclair Street Denver, North Carolina 28037 Dear Mr. Moseley: January 9, 2008 State of North Carolina Michael F. Easley, Governor Department of Environment and Natural Resources William G. Ross, Secretary RECE!l'LD N.C. Dept. of ENE i k�'`L 4 ff ���: : F ��t9Ct Frl�insion-saiem Regiona! Office Re: Engineering Plans and Specifications Approval As -Built Plans Stonington Subdivision Well # 1 Improvements Forsyth County I.D. # 02-34-196 This is not an Authorization to Construct Enclosed please find one copy of the "Application for Approval..." together with one copy of the referenced engineering as -built plans and specifications bearing the Division of Environmental Health stamp of approval for the engineeringrpfPrearedproject These as -built plans and specifications are approved under Division of Environmental Health serial number 07-02191, dated January 4, 2008. Engineering as -built plans and specifications prepared by William G. Langley, P.E.., depict the installation of a new well house with five (5) 4 gpm each manganese greensand filters with potassium permanganate feed system, one 5,400 gallon ASME coded hydropneumatic tank with air compressor and apparatus, liquid chlorine and caustic chemical feed system, piping, valves and other apparatus at the existing Well # 1. Filters backwash discharge is permitted under NPDES NC 0088501 at a point 100 feet away from the well head. These plans and specifications in the foregoing application are approved insofar as the protection of public health is concerned as provided in the rules, standards and criteria adopted under the authority of Chapter 130A-317 of the General Statues. This approval does not constitute a warranty of the design, construction or future operation of the water system. One copy of each enclosed document is being forwarded to our Winston-Salem Regional Office. The third copy is being retained in our permanent files. If Public Water Supply can be of further service, please call (919) 733-2460. Review Technical Services Branch TCC/db Enclosures: Approval Documents cc: Lee G. Spencer, Regional Engineer Forsyth County Health Department William G. Langley, P.E. Utilities Commission -Water Division 1634 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1634 Telephone 919-733-2321 ♦ Fax 919-715-4374 ♦ Lab Form Fax 919-715-6637 http://ncdrinkirigwater.state.nc.us/ NorthCarolina Natmallrf An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer ` + 9 91a g K Division of Environmental Health GARY MOSELEY 4163 SINCLAIR STREET, DENVER, NC 28037 Dear Applicant: Division of Environmental Health Terry L. Pierce, Director Public Water Supply Section . Jessica G. Miles, Section Chief January 8, 2008 State of North Carolina Michael F. Easley, Governor Department of Envii'onrnent and Natural Resources William G. Ross, Secretary Re: Authorization to construct L STONINGTON S/D STONINGTON S/D FORSYTH County, NCO234196 Authorization to Construct (This is not a Final Approval) . N.C. Dept. of ENK Regional Office This letter is to confirm that a complete Engineer's Report and a Water System Management Plan have been received, and that engineering plans and specifications have been approved by the Department for STONINGTON S/D, DEH Serial No. 07-02191. The Authorization to Construct is valid for 24 months from the date of this letter. -Authorization to Construct may be extended if the Rules Governing Public Water Supplies and site conditions have not changed (see Rule .0305). The Authorization to Construct and the engineering plans and specifications approval letter shall be posted at the primary entrance of the job site before and during construction. Upon completion of the construction or modification, and prior to placing the new construction or modification into service, the applicant must submit an Engineer's Certification and Applicant Certification directly to TONY CHEN of this office. Engineer Certification: in accordance with Rule .0303 (a), the applicant shall submit a certification statement signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer stating that construction was completed in accordance with approved engineering plans and specifications, including any provisions stipulated in the Department's engineering plan and specification approval letter. Applicant Certification: in accordance with Rule .0303 (c), the applicant shall submit a signed certification statement indicating that the requirements for an Operation and Maintenance Plan and Emergency Management Plan have been satisfied in accordance with Rule .0307 (d) and (e) and that the system has a certified operator in accordance with Rule. 1300. The "Applicant Certification" form is available at h.ttp://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/pws/ (click on WSMPS, under Plan Review heading). If this Authorization to Construct is for a new public water system, the owner must submit a completed application for an Operating Permit and the appropriate fee. For a copy of the application for an Operating Permit please call (919) 715-3214. Once the certifications and permit application and fee, (if applicable), are received and determined adequate, the Department will issue a Final Approval letter to the applicant. In accordance with Rule .0309 (a), no portion of this project shall be placed into service until the Department has issued Final Approval. If we can be of further assistance, please call (919) 733-2321. TCC:TCC cc: LEE G. SPENCER, P.E., Regional Engineer LANGLEY ENGINEERING PC Sincerely, Tony C. Chen, P.E. Technical Services Branch Public Water Supply Section 1634 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1634 Telephone 919-733-2321 ♦ Fax 919-715-4374 ♦ Lab Form Fax 919-715-6637 http://ncdrinkingwater.state.nc.us/ An EDual ODDortunity / Affirmative Antinn Fmnlnvar NorthCarohna vaturalltf NCDENR State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Health Public Water System. Authorization to Construct Public Water System Name r STONINGTON S/D and PWS.ID No. (if available): NCO234196 Project Name: DEH Serial No. Issue Date: Expiration Date: STONINGTON S/D 07-02191 1 /7/2008 24 months after Issue Date In accordance with NCAC 18C .0305, this Authorization to Construct must be posted for inspection at the primary entrance to the job site during construction. North Carolina Division of Environmental Health A -A" NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Health Beverly Eaves Perdue Terry L. Pierce Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary March 30, 2009 -- RECEIVED N.C. Dept. of ENR I GARY MOSELEY 4163 SINCLAIR STREET I `APR 0 12009 DENVER, NC 28037 j Winston-Salerrr ii Regional Office J Re: Final Approval Final Approval Date: 3/30/2009 STONINGTON S/D DEH Serial 407-02191 PWSID # NCO234196 FORSYTH COUNTY Dear Sir/Madam: The Department received an engineer's certification statement and an applicant's certification statement concerning the above referenced project. The engineer's certification verifies that the construction of the referenced project has been completed in accordance with the engineering plans and specifications approved under Department Serial Number 07-02191. The applicant's certification verifies that an Operation and Maintenance Plan and Emergency Management Plan have been completed and are accessible to the operator on duty at all times and available to the Department upon request and that the system will have a certified operator as required by 15A NCAC I8C .1300. The Department has determined that the requirements specified in 15A NCAC 18C .0303(a) and (c) have been met and, therefore, issues this Final Approval in accordance with Rule .0309(a). If Public Water Supply can be of further service, please call (919) 733-2321. Eft � wr r14l Tony C. Chen, P.E. Technical Services Branch Public Water Supply Section TCC:TCC cc: LEE G. SPENCER, P.E., REGIONAL ENGINEER FORSYTH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LANGLEY ENGINEERING PC Public Water Supply Section — Jessica G. Miles, Chief 1634 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1634 Phone: 919-733-23211 FAX: 919-715-43741 Lab Form FAX: 919-715-66371 Internet: ncdrinkingwater.statanc.us An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer One - NorthCarolina Naturally i r October 14, 2013 N.C.Dept. of ENR 3 OCT 14 2013 Ln' Winston-Salem Reaional Office Aqua North Carolina, 202 MacKenan Court Cary, NC 27511 N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-0167 Re: Application for Permit Renewal Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Stonington Subdivision Well #1 WTP NPDES No. NCO088501 Forsyth County Gentlemen: W5 0 Thomas J. Roberts President and Chief Operating Officer T:919.653.5770 F: 919.460.1788 tjroberts@aquaamerica.com www.aquanoTthcarolina.com OCT 2 2 2013 NUJ Enclosed are three (3) copies of the completed application Short Form C-WTP. This submittal includes the necessary attachments for your office to renew the subject'pennit. If you need any additional information or assistance, please contact Michael Melton, Regional Compliance Manager at 704-489-9404, Ext 57238 or email at mameltongaq_uaainerica.corn: An Aqua America Company NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SNORT 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 INCO088501 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 Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Facility Name Stonington Subdivision - Well # 1 WTP Mailing Address 202 Mackenan Ct City Cary State / Zip Code NC/27511 Telephone Number (919) 653-5770 Fax Number (919) 460-1788 e-mail Address TJRoberts@aquaamerica.com 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same as above ❑ Street Address or State Road Stonington Way Court City State / Zip Code County Kernersville NC/ 27284 Forsyth 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 Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Mailing Address 4163 Sinclair Street City Denver State / Zip Code NC / 28037 Telephone Number (704)489-9404 Fax Number (704)489-9409 Pagel of 4 Version 5/2012 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP For discharges associated with water treatment plants 4. Ownership Status: Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ® Public ❑ 5. Type 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) Groundwater Well 7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water: Raw water is treated by greensand filters in series with a 0.0021 MGD discharge of filter backwash wastewater. Chemicals utilized during this process consist of: • Potassium Permanganate • Chlorine • Caustic soda 8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the facility: Wastewater discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Abbotts Creek, classified WS-III waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. 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: 7 Duration: 75 minutes (average) ---.:mow _.�.,.Y.....�,.e.w,,,..,.�..._ �....... _ 11. Plant design potable flow rate 0.02088 MGD - Backwash or reject flow 0.00075 MGD 12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including latitude and longitude): Unnamed Tributary to Abbotts Creek (Yadkin Pee Dee Basin) Page 2 of 4 Version 5/2012 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WT-P For discharges associated with water treatment plants 13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection treatments, that have the potential to be discharged. Alum / aluminum sulfate Yes No X Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate Yes No X Fluoride Yes No X Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines Yes No % Zinc -orthophosphate or sweetwater CP1236 Yes No X List any other additives below: Chlorine Potassium Permanganate Caustic Soda 14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one) Yes ❑ 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 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. Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Signature of 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 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.) Page 4 of 4 Version 5/2012 11 Outfall001 •I I. n , ll• '1 • I t1.111••.111 l II- � �` i .. I= . ,_ j. , .. fir•"- • Aqua North Carolina, Inc Stonington Subdivision Well #1-WTP Latitude: 36' 02' 05" N State Grid: Kemersville Longitude: 801040' 32" W -Permitted Flow: 0.0021 MGD Receiving Stream: UT to Abbotts Creek Stream Class: WS-II I Drainage Basin: Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin Sub -Basin: 03.07-07 ` Facility j Location not to scale r North NPDES Permit No. NCOO88501 Forsyth County Z44242 MCDENR Forth Carolina Department of.Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III Governor Acting Director Secretary August 15, 2013 Thomas J. Roberts, President Aqua North Carolina Inc 202 Mackenan Ct Cary NC 27511 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2013-LV-0472 Permit No. NCO088501 Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Forsyth County Dear Mr. Roberts: A review of Stonington Subdivision - Well #1's monitoring report for May 2013 showed the following. violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Solids, Total Suspended - 05/29/13 45 mg/I 58 mg /I Daily Maximum Concentration Exceeded Solidsjotal Suspended - 05/31/13 30 mg/I 32.2 mg/1 Monthly Average Concentration Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance problem(s). Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ron Boone at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, cc: SWP — Central Files . SRDOO]F'le�_ s� North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-5000 \ FAX: 336-771-4630 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org d W. Corey Basinger Surface Water Regional Supervisor Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources NatmIrmily One Noft lCarolina, An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer DMR Review Record Facility: Stonington Subdivision Well #1 Permit No.: 88501 Pipe No. Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value TSS 30 32.2 Date 5/29/13 Parameter TSS Date Parameter Other Violations/Staff Remarks: NONE 1pleted by: Ron Boone Weekly/Daily Violations Permit Limit Limit Type DMR Value 45 Daily Max 58 Monitoring Frequency Violations Permit Frequency Values Reported yntena Failure to monitor parameter with limit: $50 Failure to monitor parameter without limits: $25 Any facility with just a single daily max violation to receive NOV only. No civil assessment cases for less than $100, not including cost of investigation. NOV only. Threshold for flow is 10%; threshold for all other parameters is 20%. Stipulated demand letters for SOCs..... automatic. Failure to obtain a permit ..... $4,000. 001 MonthNear: 05/2013 % Over Limit Action 7.33 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! % Over Limit Action 28.89 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! # of Violations Action Date 8/14/13 Multipliers: Number of assessments for previous 12 months: 0-2 Multiply base penalty by 1.0 3-5 Multiply base penalty by 1.25 6-8 Multiply base penalty by 1.5 9-12 Multiply base penalty by 2.0 Delgated Fast Track Penalties/Base Penalty Amounts: DMR Monthly Flow Avg Monthly Average Weekly Average Daily Max :50.05 MGD--------- $0-500 $0-200 $0-200 >0.05 but <0.1 MGD $0-1,000 $0-500 $0-200 >0.1 but <0.5 MGD $0-1,500 $0-500 $0-500 >_0.5 but <1.0 MGD $0-2,000 $0-500 $0-500 >1.0 but <10.0 MGD $0-3,000 $0-1,000 $0-500 >10.0 but <25.0 MGD $0-4,000 $0-1,000 $0-500 >_25.0 MGD $0-5,000 $0-1,000 $0-500 Remarks: ADV-2b16lLU- 0q7,� Regional Water Quality Supervisor Sign Off: Date: ,� U k January 25, 2012 Point Source Branch Surface Water Protection Section Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 N.0 Dcpt. ol' 0�'4R "AN 3 R 201,Z Nnston-Snlern i2eaional CmSce Re: Delegation of Signature Authority To Whom It May Concern: Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary, NC 27511 t Thomas J. Roberts President and Chief Operating Officer T: 919.653.5770 F: 919.460.1788 tjroberts@aquaamerica.com www.aquanorthcarolina.com By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority to each of the following individuals for all permit applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations on the attached list as required by all applicable federal, state, and local environmental agencies specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as specified in 15A NCAC 213.0506. Name Title Thomas J. Roberts President and COO Jack Lihvarcik Operations Manager Robert Ashley Regional Supervisor Matthew Costner Regional Supervisor Larry Finnicum Area Manager Michael Melton Regional Manager of Compliance Duane Rimmer Regional Supervisor If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at 919-653-5770. Sin Thomas J. R/berts President and COO cc: Winston Salem Regional Office, DWQ Mooresville Regional Office, DWQ NC60 9,116 Grevsiot�E NC00( 1'7;ZCt N C en �, �� r i rrl i IC Y p! 17 a, ', �. Q An Aqua America Company Permit No. Facility County NC0028746 Briarwood SD WWTP Stokes NC00S3720 Forest Ride WWTP Forsyth NC0065587 Frye Bride WWTP Forsyth NC0078115 Gre stone SD WWTP Forsyth NC0050792 Melbille Hei hts WWTP Rndl h NC0067091 Mikkola Downs WWTP Forsyth NC0078158 Olde Beau GC WWTP AI hn NC0055191 Penman Heights WWTP Rndl h NC0083925 Salem Glen SD WWTP Dvdsn NC0083933 Salem Quarters Forsyth NC0083941 Spring Creek WWTP Dvdsn NC0084409 Wellesley Place WWTP Forsyth NC0034452 Willow Creek WWTP Dvdsn NC0088536 Bannertown Hills W#2 Surry NC0088552 Colonial Wds - W#2 Surr NC0088552 Colonial Wds-W 1 Surry NC0088528 H111crest SD - Well #3 Surry NC0088498 Mitchel Bluff - Well 41 Surry NC0088854 Pine Lks W 2 Surry NC0088633 Reeves Wds W #2 Surry NC0088617 Snow Hill SD � Sur _ IWCORK-50i1��''S omi ton SCE - Wel 1 Fors th'w Surr NC0088625 The Hollows SD NC0088609 Wind ate SD Surry NC0065749 Ashe Plantation WWTP Mklb WQ0024694 Bri h s Crk WWT RWUS Polk NC00656B4 Country Wood WWTP Union NC0063860 Harbor Estates WW P Mklb NC0063789 Mint Hill Festival WWTP Mklb NC0063584 Oxford Glen WWTP Mklb NC0073539 Willowbrook SD WWTP Mklb NC0072061 Fox Run WTP Gaston NC0084468 Keltic Meadows WTP #2 Gaston NC0086193 Ma lecresl WTP Gaston NC0086142 -Oaklev Park 1 Gaston NC0086142 Oakley Park 2 Gaston NC0069035 South ate WTP Gaston NC0075205 Alexander Island WVffP Iredell NC0056154 Brid e ort WWTP Iredell NC0058742 CotintFv V2118V WWTP Catawba NC0074772 Diamond Head WWTP Iredell NC0074900 Highway 150 WWTP Iredell NC0063355 Killian roads WWTP Catawba NC0062481 Mallard Head WWTP Iredell NC0028941 Pine V@IIev SD WWTP Rowan NC0060593 Spinnaker Bay WWTP Catawba NC0080691 Windemere WWTP Iredell ' 4- -.-!- O U I- North Carolina_ February 2, 2011 NC Division of Water Quality Attn: W. Corey Basinger Surface Water Protection Section 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27107 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) with Notice of Violation (NOV) Stonington Subdivision — Well # 1 Permit No. NCO088401 Forsyth County Aqua North Carolina, Inc. T: 919.467.8712 202 MacKenan Court F: 919.460.1788 Cary, NC 27519 www.aquanorthcarolina.com RECEIVED N.C. Deot. of ENR MAR 0 t 2011 Winston-Salem Regional Office This letter is in response to the Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) performed on January 27, 2011 at the referenced wastewater facility owned by Aqua North Carolina, Inc. (Aqua). The following addresses the comments of your letter. Site Review Mr. Young currently collects the discharge sample out of the de -chlorination box at the point during backwash events when the least amount of solids is expected. This is not considered representative as the backwash event actually consists of several cycles during which the levels of solids in the backwash vary greatly, depending on the particular cycle. The samples being pulled must be representative of the effluent during the backwash cycle in which the highest concentration of solids would be expected. This would be representative of the actual pollutants this system discharges during a backwash event. The current practice is a violation of Part 11, Section D, of the permit. Response: Aqua will begin collecting the sample earlier in the backwash cycle. 2. There are five greensand filters at the plant and there are two backwash cycles that alternate days; on one day, three of the five backwashes and the next day the remaining two filters backwash. Backwash flow/volume is controlled via 10 GPM flow restriction valves. According to the operator, during a single complete backwash cycle, each filter generates 300 gallons of backwash effluent. So, on the days that three filters backwash, the total flow should be 900 gallons and the days that the two filters backwash the total flow should be 600 gallons. Up to this point, the flows for these cycles have been reported on discharge monitoring reports (DMR) as 900 (for the three) and 300 (for the two filters). This was discussed with the operator and he stated he would double check the engineer and begin reporting the correct total daily discharge flow volumes accordingly. No flow meter is actually used. r Response: Our regional supervisor has spoken to the Facility Operator (FO) about this matter, and he will correct the reporting on future reports. There are four containers of approximately 30 gallons of Potassium Permanganate, which is used to regenerate the filters during a backwash event. Significant leakage from at least one of these containers was occurring during the inspection and has taken place in the past as evidence by significant staining of the concrete floor beneath the containers. Chemical leakage goes directly into a floor drain, which then goes outside and discharges on the hillside going down toward the stream. There was some staining present on the ground and leaves at the discharge end of the pipe during the inspection. This is considered an illegal discharge. This office suggests that you plug the floor drain and/or use spill containment pallets for the Potassium Permanganate, Sodium Hydroxide, and Caustic Soda. AGAIN WHEN SPILLED CHEMICALS ARE DISCHARGED VIA THIS FLOOR DRAIN INTO THE ENVIRONMENT, IT IS CONSIDERED AN ILLEGAL DISCHARGE AND YOU MUST ADDRESS THIS SITUATION IMMEDIATELY. Response: Aqua will evaluate purchasing spill containment tubs to place under the potassium permanganate barrels. If you have any comments or concerns, please Dennis Francum at (704)489-9404, extension 57243. President and Chief Operating Officer Aqua North Carolina, Inc. cc: Michael A. Melton, Aqua NC Billy Young-ORC, Aqua NC A4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 9th, 2011 Aqua North Carolina Inc. CERTIFIED MAIL Attn: Thomas J. Roberts, President RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 202 Mackenan Drive 7008-3230-0003-2547-2361 Cary, NC 27511 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection & Notice of Violation NOV-201 1 -PC-0084 Permittee: Aqua North Carolina Inc. Facility: Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 NPDES Permit #: NCO088501 Forsyth County Dear Mr. Roberts: Mr. Ron Boone of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 on January 27th, 2011. The assistance and cooperation of Mr. Billy Young, system operator, was greatly appreciated. An inspection checklist is attached for your records and inspection findings are summarized below.. General Information The Stonington Subdivision — Well #1 is located on the north side of Stonington Subdivision, in Kernersville, Forsyth County, NC, at approximate coordinates 36.034672°N, 80.0760490W. The permit authorizes you to operate this 0.0021 MGD facility, which consists of five green sand filters used to treat ground water for use as potable water for the subdivision. Chemicals used during the process include Potassium Permanganate, Chlorine, and Caustic Soda. The permit authorizes you to discharge the filter backwash wastewater to an unnamed tributary to Abbotts Creek, which is currently classified as Class WS-III waters in the Yadkin Pee Dee River basin via outfall 001. Site Review Mr. Young has done a good job operating and maintaining the plant using the resources that are available to him. However, there are some issues as noted below: 1. Mr. Young currently collects the discharge sample out of the dechlorination box at a point during backwash events when the least amount of solids are expected. This is not considered representative as the backwash event actually consists of several cycles North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-77146301 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org yra//'y atu An Equal Opportunity \Affirmative Action Employer V i " Aqua North Carolina Inc. Attn: Thomas J. Roberts, President Compliance Evaluation Inspection & Notice of Violation NOV-201 1 -PC-0084 NC0088501, Stonington Subdivision —Well #1 Page 2 of 3, February 71", 2011 during which the levels of solids in the backwash wastewater vary greatly, depending on the particular cycle. The samples being pulled must be representative of the effluent during the backwash cycle in which the highest concentration of solids would be expected. This would be representative of the actual pollutants this system discharges during a backwash event. The current practice is a violation of Part Il, Section D, of the permit. 2. There are five green sand filters at the plant and there are two backwash cycles that alternate days; on one day, three of the five filters backwash and on the next day the remaining two filters backwash. Backwash flow/volume is controlled via 10GPM flow restriction valves. According to the operator, during a single complete backwash cycle, each filter generates 300 gallons of backwash effluent. So, on the days that three filters backwash, the total flow should be 900 gallons and on the days that the two filters backwash the total flow should be 600 gallons. Up to this point, the flows for these cycles have been reported on discharge monitoring reports (DMR) as 900 (for the three filters) and 300 (for the two filters). This was discussed with the operator and he stated he would double check with the engineers and begin reporting the correct total daily discharge flow volumes accordingly. No flow meter is actually used. 3. There are four containers of approximately 30 gallons of Potassium Permanganate, which is used to regenerate the filters during a backwash event. Significant leakage from at least one of these containers was occurring during the inspection and has taken place in the past as evidenced by significant staining of the concrete floor beneath the containers. Chemical leakage goes directly into a floor drain, which then goes outside and discharges on the hillside going down toward the stream. There was some staining present on the ground and leaves at the discharge end of the pipe during the inspection. This is considered an illegal discharge. This office suggests that you plug the floor drain and/or use spill containment pallets for the Potassium Permanganate, Sodium Hydroxide, and Caustic Soda. AGAIN, WHEN SPILLED CHEMICALS ARE DISCHARGED VIA THIS FLOOR DRAIN INTO THE ENVIRONMENT, IT IS CONSIDERED AN ILLEGAL DISCHARGE AND YOU MUST ADDRESS THIS SITUATION IMMEDIATELY. Mr. Boone noted no other discrepancies or violations. Documentation Review Mr. Young did not have all the required records during the inspection, including a current copy of the NPDES permit and field lab certification, discharge monitoring reports, chains of custody, laboratory records, field lab bench sheets, calibration records, and operator visitation and operation logs. Mr. Boone met with Mr. Young at a later date to review these records. All required records were reviewed at that time and were found to meet requirements. Aqua North Carolina Inc. Attn: Thomas J. Roberts, President Compliance Evaluation Inspection & Notice of Violation NOV. 2011 -PC-0084 NC0088501, Stonington Subdivision —Well #1 Page 3 of 3, February 71h, 2011 Please respond to this letter in writing within 20 days of receiving it. Your response must include an action plan and implementation schedule to correct all the deficiencies/violations noted above in the enumerated paragraphs 1 through 3. Failure to respond as required within this specified timeframe will likely result in further enforcement actions. You are reminded that, in accordance with NC General Statute 143-215.6A, the Director of the Division of Water Quality may assess civil penalties not to exceed $25,000 per day, per violation, for violations of the NCO088501 NPDES permit. If you have any questions regarding the inspection or this letter, please call Mr. Boone or me at (336) 771-5000. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Interim Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Attachments: 1. BIMS Inspection Report CC: WS.RO®S_WP Central Files NPDES Unit United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 N00088501 111 121 11/01/27 117 18I CI 191 SI 20I II Remarks 2111111111111111111111111111111111111111111III1116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QP --- - —Reserved----- -- 671 169 701 I 711 I 72 I N I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 W Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 02:30 PM 11/01/27 09/04/01 Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Stonington Way Ct Kernersville NC 27284 03.30 PM 11/01/27 14/02/28 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 Thomas J Roberts,202 Mackenan Dr Cary NC Contacted 27511/President/919-467-8712/9194661583 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory 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 Ron Boo WSRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2202/ Signature of M naa�g}ement A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Re j9-94) Previo s editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO088501 I11 12I 11/01/27 117 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Page # 2 Permit: NCO088501 Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA N (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ®n n Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ n n n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n n Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ ❑ n n Dates, times and location of sampling. o ■ Name of individual performing the sampling ■ Results of analysis and calibration ■ Dates of analysis ■ Name of person performing analyses ■ Transported COCs ■ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? n ❑ ■ n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ■ n n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n Cl Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? n ■ o o Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n n ■ n Comment: Not all of the required documentation was available during the inspection. Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ n n El Page # 3 t Permit: NCO088501 Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ n n n # Is the facility using a contract lab? Is n n n # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? n n n ■ Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? n ❑ ■ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees? n n ■ n Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ n ■ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ n n n Is proper volume collected? Is n n n Is the tubing clean? n n ■ n # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? n n ■ n Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? n ■ n .n Comment: According to the operator, he pulls the effluent samples at a point during the backwash cycle when the least amount of contaminants are expected to be in the discharge. Samples should be pulled at a point during the backwash cycle when the discharge contains an amount of contaminants representative of the worst possible discharge from the facility. Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? n n ■ n Is flow meter calibrated annually? n n ■ n Is the flow meter operational? n n ■ n (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n ■ n Comment: There are five green sand filters at the site which treat ground water. There are two backwash cycles that alternate days; on one day, three of the five filters backwash and on the next day the remaining two filters backwash. Backwash flow/volume is controlled via 10GPM flow restriction valves. According to the operator, during a single complete backwash cycle, each filter generates 300 gallons of backwash effluent. So, on the days that three filters backwash, the total flow shoud be 900 gallons and on the days that the two filters backwash the total flow should be 600 gallons. Up to this point, the flows for these cycles have been reported as 900 (for the three filters) and 300 (for the two filters). This was discussed with the operator and he stated he would double check with their engineers and begin reporting the correct total daily volumes. No flow meter is actually used. Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) V— Mn NA NF Page # 4 Permit: NCO088501 Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Type of operation: Is the filter media present? Is the filter surface free of clogging? Is the filter free of growth? Is the air scour operational? Is the scouring acceptable? Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE Up flow ■ n n n nn■n nn■0 nn■o nn■n nn■n Comment: Filters are green sand filters; they all seem to be operating properly. Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Chemical Feed Yes No NA NE Is containment adequate? n ■ n n Is storage adequate? n n n n Are backup pumps available? n n n ■ Is the site free of excessive leaking? n ■ n n Comment: There are four containers of approximately 30 gallons of Potassium Permanganate that is used to regenerate the filters during backwash. Significant leakage from these containers was occurring during the inspection and had taken place in the past as evidenced by staining on the concrete floor around the floor drain. Leakage of the chemicals goes into the floor drain which then goes outside and discharges on the hillside going down toward the stream. This is considered an illegal discharge. This office suggests that you plug the floor drain and/or use spill containment pallets for the Potassium Permanganate, Sodium Hydroxide, and Caustic Soda. AGAIN, DISCHARGE OF SPILLED CHEMICALS FROM THE FACILITY INTO THE ENVIRONMENT IS CONSIDERED AN ILLEGAL DISCHARGE AND YOU MUST ADDRESS THIS SITUATION IMMEDIATELY. De -chlorination res NO NA NI Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? n n n ■ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n ■ n # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ n n n Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ n n ■ Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ■ n Cl n Number of tubes in use? 4 Page # 5 Permit: NCO088501 Inspection Date: 01/27/2011 no-rhlnrinnfinn Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. 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 is significant staining of the ground, leaves and other matter on the ground around the end of the discharge pipe. There is a large (approx 20' diameter) black stain on the ground at the very end of the discharge pipe where it is obvious that the solids that are in the filter backwash discharge settle on the ground, leaves and other organic matter, while the supernate or water soaks into the ground or actually flows down into the stream. There is also a slight indication of some of the backwash solids in the stream also. Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ■nnn ■nnn nn■n V— Pln AIA PIC ■nnn Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ n n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter. Page # 6 41,. Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor DNIR Review Record ry Facili : Permit/Pipe No.: 1&WMQ\ Month/Year Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DIAR Value % Over Limit Wee y/Daily Violations Date Parameter Permit imit/Tv e DMR Value % Over Limit Monitori Q Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit e uencv Values ReTorted # of Violations Other Violations N awe F - Completed by: / Date: Regional Water Quality � Supervisor Sianoff: Date: p �fiJ7 EFFLUENT NPDES PERMIT NO. FP;IG0088504` Discharge No.: 001 Month Facility Name: Stonington'Subdiv'ision-Class: Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC): _ William T. Young Grade: Certified Laboratory (1): Water Tech Labs Inc 950 CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED ® PFyRWN(S) COL)( Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: X ATTN: CENTRAL FILES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 i f . ! ���iU OA EC County nrsyth` PC 1 Phone: 704-489-9404 x 57232 (2) ING SAMPLES Operators (SIGNATURE OF,9ARATOR IN&�'E-§PONSIBLE CHARGE) BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. DATE 50050 00400 50060 00530 01045 01055 00916 00927 01002 01034 01042 11 01067 1909dO u ''(M4 � a GP36 w�¢O-- e i A¢oE Q g O Ao. U3 O o FLOW w j zc Q z ovi H o z a o t- z Oz ¢ o � v z '-t o F ? Oa' ° o Q o w U z W 7 z F wzuw U OEFFE za0i W O z y F 3 INF ❑ H 7- H o HRS HRS Y/BM MGD MIN UNITS UG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG L MG/L Pass/Fail 1 0.000301 60 2 0.00090 90 3 0.00030 60 4 1 0.00090 90 5 0.00030 60 6 0.00090 90 7 1 0.000301 60 8 0.00090 90 911:25 0.50 Y 0.00090 60 8.8 <20 r36-71 0.025 10.7 16.10 4.05 <.005 0.007 <.005 <.005 <0002 0.012 10 0.00090 90 11 0.00030 60 12 0.00090 90 P 13 0.000301- 60 14 0.000901 90 15 0.000301 60 16 0.0oogol 90 17 0.00030 60 18 0.00090 90 19 0.00030 60 20 0.00090 90 21 0.00030 60 22 0.00090 90 23 0.4 0.33 Y 0.00030 60 8.7 <20 1 26.0 24 0.00090 90 25 0.00030 60 26 0.00090 90 27 1 0.00030 60 28 0.00090 90 29 0.00030 60 30 0.00090 90 31 0.00030 60 ce_ AVERAGE 0.00061 75 O `3�44 ] 0.025 10.700 16.10 4.05 0.000 O.ODO 0.000 0.000 0.0000 0.012 MAXIMUM 0.00090 90 8.8 <20 361.7 0.025 10.700 16.10 4.05 <.005 1 <.005 <.005 <.005 <.0002 0.012 MINIMUM 0.00030 60 8.7 <20 26.0 0.025 10.700 16.10 4.05 <.005 <.005 <.005 <.005 <.0002 0.012 Comp. (C)/Grab (G) G G G G G I G G G G G G G G G Monthly limit 0.0021 NL NL NL 30.0 NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL Daily Maximum 6/9 17' 45.0 NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL NL Measurement Frequency Monthly 2/Mth 2/Mth I 2/Mth Mthly Mthly Mthly Mthly Mthly Mthly Mthly Mthly Mthly Mthly Mthly * Limit takes effect June 1. 2009 Y Stonington WTP NCO088501 r. Facility Status: (Please check one of the following): n All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements {7 Compliant All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc. and a time table for improvements to be made. T T "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Thomas J. Roberts, President, Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Permittee,( ,Y1 ' e p ' or type) Signature of Permittee ** Date Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date 202 MacKenan Court, Cary, NC 27511 919-467-8712 February 28, 2014 PARAMETER CODES 00010 Temperature 00556 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01055 Manganese 50050 Flow 00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01067 Nickel 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01077 Silver 00082 Color (ADMI) 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium 01092 Zinc 50060 Total Nitrogen 61105 Aluminum Residual 00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium Chlorine 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 01147 Total Selenium 00310 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous 31616 Fecal Coliform 71880 Formaldehyde 00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 32730 Total Phenolics 71900 Mercury 00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34235 Benzene 81551 Xylene 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 34481 Toluene Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01045 Iron 38260 MBAS 00545 Settable matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead 39516 PCBs Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. * ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 1YA NCA(Nk0202 (b) (5) (B). ** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority rimust'be,ori,fle4itfi,1 e State per 15A NCAC 2B.0506 (b) (2) (D). - A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EF LU K .._v. '�.,< MONITORING"RE UIREME'NTS;'::,..� Q ,< STIGS CHARACTERISTICS. .. ,, Monthl y.. .,Dail .Mazi'mumF�� >Me asur'ement" ,�'. •fir Sam "le.: ..p Sam le. _ $r,. p_ ...... _.. .... s ��r':gr..,. ". r 9 - �Fi' q _ ,p t r, Flow' 0.0021 MGD 2/Month Instantaneous Effluent Total Suspended 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 21Month Grab Effluent Solids Total Residual 17 ug/L 2/Month Grab Effluent Chlorine ' Fluoride Monthly Grab Effluent Total Iron Monthly Grab Effluent Total Zinc5 Monthly Grab Effluent Total Arsenic Monthly Grab Effluent Chromium Monthly Grab Effluent Total Copper Monthly Grab Effluent Magnesium Monthly Grab Effluent Total Manganese Monthly Grab Effluent pH 6.0 — 9.0 s.u. 2/Month Grab Effluent Whole Efflsuent Toxicity Quarterly Grab Effluent Monitorin Footnotes: 1. For instantaneous flow monitoring, the duration of the discharge must be reported in addition to the total flow. 2. The TRC monitoring requirement applies only if the Permittee backwashes with chlorine or chlorine derivatives. This limit will become effective on June 1, 2009. 3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/I 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/I. 4. Fluoride should be monitored if the permittee backwashes with fluoridated finished water. 5. Zinc shall be monitored if the Permittee uses any zinc -based additive in the water treatment process. 6. 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. RECEIVED J N.C. Deot. of EN" APR Performance Annual Report - �ot� Winston-Salem on -Salem Regional Office I. General Information Facility/System Name Responsible Entity: Person in Charge/Contact: Applicable Permit (s): Stonington-Well # 1 Aqua North Carolina, Inc Torn Roberts NC O.S.8S0� Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: This facili1y discharges the backwash water from iron removal filters serving this community water system. TRC limit of 17 ug/L became effective in June 2009. II. Performance Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2009 This water treatment plant performed well and generally met the discharge limits. List (by month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental regulations. Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts and corrective measures taken to address violations. January Compliant February Compliant March Compliant April Compliant May Compliant '' . , June The daily maximum for Total Residual Chlorine was exceeded. De -chlorination facilities had not been installed as of yet. July The daily maximum for Total Residual Chlorine was exceeded. De -chlorination facilities were installed within 30 days. August Compliant September Compliant October Compliant November Compliant December Compliant III. Notification Our customers will receive a letter regarding the availability of this report upon request. These reports will also be available for review with the customer at Aqua's Southern Call Center. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. v Date: 02/26/2010 Respo ible Person Title: Regional Compliance Manager Entity: Aqua North Carolina, Inc. U A - Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary, NC 27511 October 20, 2009 Mr. Steve W. Tedder Surface Water Regional Supervisor Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston Salem, NC 27107 Dear Mr. Tedder: RECEIVED DHDL of ENR X 0 T2 5 209 Win -'ton -Salem Regicnal a ice Thomas J. Roberts President and Chief Operating Officer T: 919.653.5770 F: 919.460.1788 tjroberts@aquaamerica.com www.aquanorthcarolina.com Recently three Notice of Violations and Assessment of Civil Penalties were sent to Gary Moseley with Aqua North Carolina at 4163 Sinclair Street, Denver, NC. Please be advised that Gary Moseley is no longer with Aqua North Carolina. Please send all future Notice of Violations, Assessment of Civil Penalties and Compliance Inspections to the attention of: Thomas J. Roberts, President and COO Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary, NC 27511 If you need any further information you may contact me at 919-653-5771. Sincerely, Robyn L. Thomas Executive Assistant to Thomas J. Roberts An Aqua America Company • �® RECETT NC®ENR N.C. bent o4 eNet ; North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resou ces JUL 2 9 2009 Division of Water Quality Winston-Salem I Regl al office Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Beereetan— Governor Director Secretary July 16, 2009 Mr. Scott Smart, P:E. Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary, North Carolina 27511 SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct A to C No. 088501A01 Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Stonington Subdivision Well #1 Dechlorination Facilities Forsyth County Dear Mr. Smart: A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was received on June 30, 2009, by the Division of Water Quality (Division). Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to the existing Stonington Subdivision Well #1, with discharge of backwash effluent into an unnamed tributary to Abbotts Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications: Installation of a dechlorination system, utilizing sodium sulfite pursuant to the fast track application received on June 30, 2009, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NCO088501 issued March 12, 2009, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0088501. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 - One Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina Phone: 919-807-6300 \ FAX: 919-807-6492 \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org A�tmall f An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer fff�//� Mr. Smart July 16, 2009 Page 2 The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 771-5000 shall be notifi at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on sit inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding Stati Holidays. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, attached Engineer's Certification form must be received from a professional engineer certif that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit and this Authorization to Construct. Mail the Certification to: Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee sh employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit i Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, I1I and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T 15A:8G.0202. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the facility. During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all tin and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES Permit. You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the Nortt} Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts. Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtaineall applicable permits from the State. Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. Mr. Smart July 16, 2009 Page 3 The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Seth Robertson, P.E. at telephone number (919) 715-6206. Sincerely, C�/ r- 01 Coleen H. Sullins swc/sr cc: James Thurman Horne, P.E., Horizon Engineering & Consulting, Inc., 2510 Walker Rd., Mount Pleasant, NC 28124 Forsyth County Health Department anst�n Salem egional�CFffice;�5;urface i�'-ater ;l�rc�t.t���a Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Point Source Branch, NPDES Program Steve Coffey, P.E. ATC File 088501A01 Aqua North Carolina, Inc. A To C No. 088501AOI Issued July 16, 2009 Engineer's Certification I, , as a duly registered Professional Enginee in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time) the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Stonington Subdivision Well #II located on Stonington Way Court in Forsyth County for Aqua North Carolina, Inc., hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sodium sulfite pursuant to the fast track application received on June 30, 2009, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be boil within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. Signature Date Registration No Send to: Construction Grants & Loans DENR/DWQ 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 Ira . RUNNR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resou Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director June 17, 20.09 Mr. Scott Smart, P.E. Aqua North'Carolina, Inc. . 202 MacKenan Court Cary, NC 27571 �.�. bznt. ©f Efvht JUN -2 21009 Winston-Salem' Regional Office Dee. Freeman. Secretary Subject: Request for TRC Compliance Schedule Extension NPDES Permits Surry and Forsyth Counties Dear Mr. Smart: The Division does not concur with your request for a. 4-month extension to the TRC compliance deadline for several Aqua NC facilities. Your email request was received after the compliance schedule had expired for four of the facilities, and the original 18-month compliance schedule should have provided more. than sufficient time to plan/implement Fast Track dechlorination activities despite recent organizational changes. Based on permit file reviews, the Division did discover an error in the TRC compliance schedule in the 3/12/2009 permit reissuance for NCO088633 (Reeves Woods Subdivision); therefore, the TRC effective date for this facility will be changed from.5/l/2009 back to 10/l/2009. In summary, the TRC effluent limit becomes effective on the following dates: Perm_ it.#...:.. _ __ .. - Facility;,;:.. ,. -. ". .: ` : TRC: Limit Effective Date' *I _ao Sub_ No-1 . e_ _ 009"=.tonigtai�- NC0088625 The Hollows Subdivision Well June 1, 2009 NCO088536 Bannerton Hills Subdivision Well No. 2 June-1, 2009 NCO088552 Colonial Woods Subdivision Wells No. 1&2 June 1; 2009 NCO088617 Snow Hill Subdivision Well No. 1 September 1, 2009 NCO088633 Reeves Woods Subdivision Well No. 2 October 1, 2009 NCO088498 Mitchell Bluff Subdivision Well No. 1 November 1, 2009 Please call me at 919-807-63.90 with any questions on this permit requirement. Sincerely, �1 .0 om Belnick Supervisor, NPDES West Program Cc: WSRO SWPS; NPDES Files 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 1�7One 1 7 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-64921 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 1 V ofth Quolina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer " Pruitt, Rose From: Tedder, Steve Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 7:25 AM To: Hudson, Gary; Pruitt, Rose Subject: FW: Request for Residual Chlorine Compliance Extension- Surry and Forsyth Counties fyi E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Steve Tedder Steve.Tedder(@NCDENR.eov NC DENR Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336)-771-4950 Fax (336) 771-4630 - From: Belnick, Tom [mailto:tom.belnick@ncdenr.gov] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 3:12 PM To: Smart, Scott Cc: Charles; Steve.Tedder@ncmail.net; Schlobohm, David G.; Melton, Michael A.; Roberts, Tom; Poupart, Jeff Subject: RE: Request for Residual Chlorine Compliance Extension- Surry and Forsyth Counties Scott- The Division does not concur with your request for a 4-month extension to the TRC compliance deadlinefor several Aqua NC facilities. Your email request was received after the compliance schedule had expired for four of the facilities, and the original 18-month compliance schedule should have provided more than sufficient time to plan/implement Fast Track dechlorination activities despite recent organizational changes. Based on permit file reviews, the Division did discover an error in the TRC compliance schedule in the 3/12/2009 permit reissuance for NC0088663 (Reeves Woods Subdivision); therefore, the TRC effective date for this facility will be changed from 5/1/2009 back to 10/1/2009. In summary, the TRC effluent limit becomes effective on the following dates: TRC limit effective June 1, 2009 • NC0088501-Stonington;Subdivi"sion`...WelI-No,-7 ,�-- • NC0088625- The Hollows Subdivision Well- --- • NC0088536- Bannerton Hills Subdivision Well No. 2 • NC0088552- Colonial Woods Subdivision Wells No. 1&2 TRC limit effective September 1, 2009 • NC0088617- Snow Hill Subdivision Well No. 1 TRC limit effective October 1, 2009 • NC0088633- Reeves Woods Subdivision Well No. 2 (permit to be corrected) TRC limit effective November 1, 2009 0 NC0088498- Mitchell Bluff Subdivision Well No. 1 Let me know if you have any questions on this permit requirement. Tom Belnick Supervisor, NPDES West Program NC DENR/Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (919) 807-6390; fax (919) 807-6495 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Smart, Scott [mailto:RSSmart@aquaamerica.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:04 AM To: Tom.Beinick@ncmail.net Cc: Charles; Steve.Tedder@ncmail.net; Schlobohm, David G.; Melton, Michael A.; Roberts, Tom Subject: Request for Residual Chlorine Compliance Extension- Surry and Forsyth Counties Mr. Belnick, Aqua North Carolina, Inc. regrets that we must ask for your indulgence to grant us an extension of the deadline for complying with residual chlorine limits at the facilities listed in the attached letter. This problem has occurred as a consequence of some organizational changes Aqua North Carolina, Inc. has experienced in the last several months. As a result, we have discovered that efforts to prepare and submit plans and specifications with requests for Authorization to Construct (ATC), fell off schedule. Attached is a scanned letter making this request. We appreciate your consideration of our request for this extension. If you have any questions or if there is anything we need to discuss, please contact me at 919-653- 6989 or via email at rssmartckaquaamerica.com. Scott Smart, P.E. Engineering Manager Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 919-653-6989 Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Aqua North Carolina, Inc A To C No. 60501A01 Issued July 16, 2009 RECEIVED N.C. Dept of ENR AUG - I ' Winston-Salem Roglonai Office Engineer's Certification I, %, /f?Iit /� _, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time) the construction of the modifications and improvements to Stonington Subdivision Well #l, . located on $tonington' W-- ay Court in Surry County for Aqua North Carolina; Inc., hereby state that, to the nest of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sodium sulfite pursuant to the fast track application received on June 30, 2009, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. ' I Signature;,'i � Registration No. Date 0/ ✓� a Send to: Construction Grants & Loans DENRIDWQ 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 O�O�WAT4919 r o. � Thomas Roberts, President Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 Mackenan Court Cary, N C 27511 Dear Mr. Roberts: - Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor Dee Freeman, Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources January 14, 2009 Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality RECEIVED N.C. Dept of ENR i 4Ninston-Salem Regional Office Subject: Draft NPDES Permit NCO088501 Stonington Subdivision Well #1 WTP Forsyth County Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains. The draft permit contains the following changes from your current permit as required by the attached "DWQ- NPDES Permitting Strategies for Potable Water Treatment Plants: ➢ Monitoring deletions o Total Nickel, Total Selenium and Total Mercury ➢ Notations added o TRC footnote added Since this permit uses water softeners, the requirements for this facility are more stringent than many of the other Aqua facilities that have been recently permitted. Your facility utilizes both Greensand and Ion exchange process which warrant additional monitoring for additional Pollutants of Concern. You may request re-evaluation of these requirements after 12 consecutive months of data have been submitted that do not demonstrate reasonable potential to cause an exceedence of water quality standards. The Whole Effluent Toxicity monitoring requirement will not be able to be removed from the permit. Concurrent with this transmittal, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft as required by the EPA by publishing a notice in newspapers having circulation in the general Surry County area. Please review this draft carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the information, conditions, and requirements contained therein. Should you wish to correct errors or provide comments regarding this draft please contact the DENR / DWQ / NPDES Program no later than 30 days after receiving this document. Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments and take appropriate action prior to issuing a final NPDES permit. If you have questions concerning the draft permit for your facility, please contact me by e-mail (bob.guerra@ncmail.net) or call me at (919) 807-6387. Respect, Bob Guerra NPDES Unit, Western Program Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO088501 (DRAFT) Water Treatment Strategies Policy Document cc: Winston-Salem- Regional -.Office / Surface Water Protection Winston Salem Regional Office / DEH Aquatic Toxicology Unit NPDES Unit North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 807-6300 Internet: www.ncwaterqualiiy.org Location: 512 N. SalisburySt. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 807-6492 oe Carolina NNaturally Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/AffirmatNe Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Permit NCO088501 STATE OF NOR T H CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER (QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the - Aqua North ,Carolina;- Inc. - -- is hereby authorized to .discharge wastewater'from`�.a facility located at the j st®nington Subdivision'':— Well ##1 (WTP) \Sfoningt®n Way Court Kernersville Forsyth County to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Abbotts Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee 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 xxxx, 09. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on xxx, 2014. Signed this day xxx, 09. DRAFT Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC0088501 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. Aqua North Carolina, Inc. is hereby authorized to: Continue to operate an existing greensand water treatment system utilizingg-greensand filters in series with a 0.0021 MGD discharge of filter backwash wastewater. Chemicals utilized during the process consist of: • Potassium Permanganate • Chlorine and • Caustic soda 2. This facility is located at the Stonington Subdivision Well #1 located on Stonington Way Court, Kernersville in Forsyth County. 3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Abbotis Creek; classified W8-III waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. Aqua North Carolina, Inc Stonington Subdivision Well #1-WTP Latitude: 36' 02' 05" N State Grid: Kernersville Longitude: 801040' 32" W Permitted Flow: 0.0021 MGD Receiving Stream: UT to Abbotts Creek Stream Class: WS-III Drainage Basin: Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin Sub -Basin: 03-07-07 IFacility x Location not to scale North T NPDES Permit No. NC0088501 Forsyth County Permit NC0088501 A.(I.) EFFLUENTLIMITATIONSAND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: ';EFFLUENT w -.fix IMITS`'` : M,ONI,TORING-REQUIREIVIIE G HARAGTERISTICS :Monthl` 'imumhr ax - -Measurement Sa m _ Sam <F ; r` '�Fre `ue ,p yp. <Locatio n> . Flow' 0.0021 MGD 2/Month Instantaneous Effluent Total Suspended 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent Solids Total Residual 17 ug/L 2/Month Grab Effluent Chlorine Fluoride Monthly Grab Effluent Total Iron Monthly Grab Effluent Total Zinc5 Monthly Grab Effluent Total Arsenic Monthly Grab Effluent Chromium Monthly Grab Effluent Total Copper Monthly Grab Effluent Magnesium Monthly Grab Effluent Total Manganese _ Monthly Grab Effluent pH 6.0 - 9.0 s.u. 2/Month Grab Effluent Whole Effl�uent Toxicity Quarterly Grab Effluent Monitorin Footnotes: 1. For instantaneous flow monitoring, the duration of the discharge must be reported in addition to the total flow. 2. The TRC monitoring requirement applies only if the Permittee backwashes with chlorine_ or chlorine derivatives. ;This hiiit_will become effective'on June 1, 2000. 3. The Division shall -.consider all effluent TRC values reported below-50-ug/i to -be -in compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee:,shall continue`;to record and submit all values reported laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below by a North Carolina certified labor 50 ug/I. 4. Fluoride should be. monitored if the permittee backwashes with fluoridated finished water. 5. Zinc shall be monitored if;the Permittee-uses.any zing -based additive in the water treatment process. 6. 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. Permit NCO088501 A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING (QRTRLY) The permittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent . versions. The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 90%. The testing shall be performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 7day pass/fail test. The tests will be performed during the months of March, June, September and December. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES Permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code TGP313. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (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. 27699-162-1; --� i ---- - --i Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences-Section-no.later-.--- --. than 30 days after the end of the. reportir'g 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 i emeasured;and reported if:chloeine is employed`.for disinfection of -the waste stream. Should there be no discharge of flow from Ehb-facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at'the.top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number,.*county, and the month/year of thereport with the notation of "NoTlovv' in the comment area of the form. The report s�all be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above. Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in'whic'h toxicity monitoring is required, then monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. If the, Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR & all AT Forms submitted. NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring. Aqua North Carolina, ^Inc. WWW� Fiquanorthcarolina.C&I, U "A 202 MacKena'n'Cour( Phone:, .919=467-8712; . Cary, NC 275.11 Fax: 919 460-1-78& A rt[h- Ca.: r1[irl a,,TM, .June 2, 2009 Mr, Tom Relnick Supervisor, Western NPDES Program Division of Water' Quality, — NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service. Center Ralelgh,N.C.. 2,7699 - 1617 Subject:= Request for'Residual: Chlorine Compliance Extension, NPDES 'Permits Aqua, North Carolina, Inc. Surry and Forsyth. Counties Dear,,Mr.'Belnick: Aqua North Carolina, Inc. regrets that we must ask for your indulgence to :grant us an extension of the deadline.for complying with residual chlorine limits at.the facilities listed below. This, :problem has occurred as a. consequence of some organizational changes Aqua North Carolina, Inc. has experienced in the last several months. As a result, we have discovered that efforts to prepare and submit plans and. specifications with requests for Authorization to Construct (ATC),. ;fell off:schedule. , We have corrected, this problem and have an.engineer Working on he submissions. These are all 'Fast Track applications and: We Will have all .of these submitted and installed. as soon. as possible. We have prepared and, will submit our plans and specifications for ATC's for the proposed dechlorination.facilities to serve Bannertown Hills Well No. 1, .Reeves Woods Well No: 2 and Colonial Woods Well No. L These will 'be 'installed as soon as possible after: receiving the ATC but, obviously, even. these, yvill, be :after the, current -compliance deadlines. We'will have all of, the remaining plans and specifications submitted with requests for ATC's'by no later than July 31, 2009. Therefore, we are, as for a four. (4) month. extension of the current deadlines for complying with residual :chlorine limits in thefollowing permits: Mitchel .Bluff Subdivision Well No:1 Reeves Woods Subdivision Well No-.2 Snow Hill Subdivision' Well No. l 'The Hollows Subdivision Well Bannertown Hills Subdivision Well No.2 Colonial Woods. Subdivision Well No.1 & NCO.Q8850=1:: NC.0088498 NC0088633: NC008861'7 NCO088625 NC0088536 No.2. NC0088552 Page; 1 ,of 2 An Aqua Amb`_ a'Company Mr. Tom Belnick Supervisor, Western NPDES Program Request, for Residual Chlorine :Compliance Extension Juho 2, 2009 We appreciate your consideration of our request for this extension. If you have any ,questions or if there is anything we! need to discuss, please contact meat 919-653-6989 or via email at rssmart@aquaamerica.com. Sincerely,, la, Scott Smart, P.E. .Engineering Manager Aqua North Carolina, Inc. CC: Aqua NC Compliance Aqua NC Deriver Operations. WSRO-:Surface Water.P.rotection Section An Aqua America Company Page 2 of 2 NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director . Secretary June 1, 2009 Thomas Roberts Aqua North Carolina, Inc 202 Mackenan Ct Cary, NC 27511 Subject: Continuing NOTICE OF VIOLATION Compliance Evaluation Inspection Stonington Subdivision Well #1 WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO088501 Forsyth County Dear Mr Roberts: A follow up Complianco1valuation Inspection (CEI) was performed on the Stonington Subdivision Well #1 WTP on May 12, 2009 by Rose Pruitt and Marc Stokes with the Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office. Billy Young with Aqua NC was present for the inspection. The treatment facility was found to still be in violation of permit NCO088501: As noted during the previous inspection: • There were no flow meter calibration records available at the inspection. The Division will accept the estimation of instantaneous flow for this system based on the manufacturers specifications for this system. Be prepared to supply this information to the Division.' • There was no spill response plan available. The Division strongly recommends a spill response plan for this facility. During the inspection it was noted. that two large containers with sodium hypochlorite and caustic sodium are maintained at the facility and would flow to a central floor drain that empties just outside the building. • Operations records were incomplete and did not include all sample analyses and process control tests that were performed in January and February 2008. Thank you for supplying the missing records, see below. • There were no chain of custody forms available for January or February 2008. The inspector has reviewed the chain of custody forms you sUplied and noted that some required signatures are missing from these documents. Please discuss the importance of completing these forms properly with the lab and operators. The Division of Water Quality greatly appreciates your continued oversight at this facility. The Division encourages you to continue to be proactive in your efforts to maintain compliance. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call Rose Pruitt at 336-771-5000. Sincerely, Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Regional Supervisor Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Quality cc: Central Files 'i�SFCI North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One. Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771A630l Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally atu ra. ly An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer �Zd $` United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO088501 Ill 121 09/05/12 117 18I CI 19I SI 20III Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved---------- 671 i 69 701 I 711 I 721 NJ 73I I W 174 751 I I I I I Li Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09:00 AM 09/05/12 09/04/01 Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Stonington Way Ct Kernersville NC 27284 09:30 AM 09/05/12 14/02/28 Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Gary Mosel.ey,4163 Sinclair'St Denver NC 28037//704-489-9404/70448994�. Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Records/Reports Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Marc Stokes WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ Rose Pruitt // n /% WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ �r 0'5� Signature of Mana ment Q A Revi er Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 0// EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 v NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO088501 I11 12I 09/05/12 I17 18ICI (cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The inspectors were met at the facility by Billy Young, ORC. This facility has not yet been rated so no certified ORC is required at this time. The inspectors noted 2 large chemical containers of approx 50 gallons each containing sodium hypochlorite and caustic sodium would flow to a floor drain that discharges directly outside the building. A spill response plan is needed. The inspector noted that chain of custody documents provided by the facility were not signed properly by either the permitee or the lab. Page # 2 AQUA. RECEIVED N,C. Deot. of ENR MAY 0 4 2000 ,1:r"ton•Salem R,gional Office Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary, NC 27511 May 1, 2009 Mr. Steve Tedder Water Quality Regional Supervisor NC DENR-DWQ 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Re: Notice of Violation (NOV) Compliance Evaluation Inspection Stonington Subdivision Well #1 WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO088501 Forsyth County Dear Mr. Tedder: Thomas J. Roberts President and Chief Operating Officer T: 919.653.5770 F: 919.460.1788 tjroberts@aquaamerica.com www.aquanorthcarolina.com This letter is in response to the referenced NOV at Stonington Subdivision in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Aqua North Carolina, Inc. (Aqua) offers the following comments to Ms. Rose Pruitt's inspection findings: • "There were 'no flow meter calibration records available at the inspection." Response: The five greensand filters present do not utilize a flow meter, but do contain flow restrictors. The frequency and the amount of discharge from the greensand filters is based on timer, and each filter backwashes with a predelertnined volume of 400 gallons/day including regeneration and the rinse cycles. Since there is not a need for a flow meter, there are no calibration records. • "There was no spill response plan." Response: Since the filter and the media within are used in conjunction with water treatment and the material removed is a naturally occurring mineral, Aqua does not understand the intent of needing a spill response plan. We would be glad to discuss this with you further. An Aqua America Company Page Two Mr. Steve Tedder May 1, 2009 • "Operation records were incomplete and did not include all sample analyses and process control tests that were performed in January and February 2008." Response: The sample analyses results for January and February 2008 are attached. • There were no chain of custody forms available for January or February 2008." Response: The missing chain of custody forms are attached. If you have any questions concerning the inspection and Aqua's responses, please contact Cheri Spencer at (336)889-6318. Sincer y, Thomas J. erts President and COO A°R-30-2009 THU 09:25 AM WATER TECH LABS, INC, FAX NO. 8283965761 P, 02 61117CR47KCH LRDS-I ic. _ POST OFFICE BOX 1056 • #5 PINEWOOD PLAZA DR. GRANITE FALLS, NORTH CAROLINA 28630 (828) 396 4444 SAMPLE: Stonington #1 COLLECTION DATE: 1 /14/2008 PERMIT #: COLLECTION TIME: 1544 ADDRESS: Aqua North Carolina RECEIVED DATE: 1/15/2008 P.O. Box 859 RECEIVEI) TIME: 1300 Denver, NC 28037 REPORTED: 2/14/2008 ANALYSIS Err UNITS. DATE ANALYST TSS <2.0 mg/L 1116/03 Jrfl A,senic <0.010 mg/L 1/181013 Calcium 39.3 mg/L 1/18/0B Chromium 0.007 mg/L 1/22/08 lag Copper 0.011 mg/L 1I22/08 lag Magnesium 4.40 mg/L 1/18/C8 Nickel <0.005 mg/L 1/22/C18 lag Iron 0,266 mg/L 1/22/08 lag Selenium <0.010 mg/L 1/181:�8 Manganese 0.211 mg/L 1122)08 lag LOG ID: 0801-212 REPORTED BY: NC CERTIFIED LAB # 50 filw6off 'Tony Gragg, Lab Supervisor APR-30-2009 THU 09:25 AM WATER TECH LABS, INC. FAX N0, 8283965761 F. 03 — ANYTE1 4r9CH DRIPS -Inc. POST OFFICE BOX 1056 • #5 PINEWOOD PU%ZA DR, ^• ;: GRANITE FALLS, NORTH CAROLINA 28630:: = -•= (828) 396-4444 SAMPLE., Stonington 01 COLLECTION DATE: 1129/2008 PERMIT #: COLLECTION TIME; 1210 ADDRESS: Aqua North Carolina RECEIVi°D DATE: 1/29/2008 P.O. Box 859 RECEIVED TIME: 1420 Denver, NC 28037 REPORTED: 2/20/2008 ANALYSIS EFF UNITS DATE' ANALYST TS8 <2.0 mg1L 1/30108 jY9 Mercury <0.0002 mg/L 211I013 LOG ID: 0801-422 REPORTED BY: NC CERTIFIED LAB # SO f�* Pony Gmgg, Lab Supervisor AFR-30-2009 THU 09:25 AM WATER TECH LABS, INC. FAX NO. 8283965761 P. 04 1dIwrrRirZCH LROVinc. POST OFFICE BOX 1066 • #5 PINEWOOD PLAZA DR. GRANITE FALLS. NORTH CAROLINA 2863D (828) 396-4444 SAMPLE: Stonington #1 COLLECTION DATE: 2/11/2008 PFRM/T #: COLLECTION TIME: 1067 ADDRESS: Aqua North Carolina RECEIVED DATE; 2/12/2008 P.O. Box 869 RECEIVFD TIME: 1430 Denver, NC 28037 REPORTED: 3/7/2008 lALY�I�:` .:ANALYSIS: ' EFF .• UNI•T5 • DA' . E • ' --ANALYST TSS <2.0 mg/L 2/13/013 jrg Arsenic <0.010 mg/L 2/1510B Calcium 1.71 mg/L 2/15108 Chromium -co.020 mg/L 2/19/08 lag Copper <0.020 mg/L 2/19A)B lag Magnesium 0.194 mg/L 2/15/oB Mercury .40.0002 mg/L 2/15/08 Nickel <0.010 mg/L 2/19/08 lag Iron <0.050 mg/L 2/19N8 lag Selenium 4.010 mg/L 2/1508 Manganese 0.048 mg/L 2/1SMS lag LOG ID; 0802-162 REPORTED BY: NC CERTIFIED LAB # 50 f4 Tony Gragg, Lab Supervisor 4PR-30-2009 THU 09:25 AM WATER TECH LABS, INC. FAX NO. 8283965761 POST OFFICE BOX 1056 • #5 PINEWOOD PLAZA PR_ GRANITE FAILS, WORTH CAROL-INA 28630 (828) 3984444 SAMPLE: Stonington #1 COLLECTION DATE: 2/29/2008 PERMIT #_ COLLECTION TIME: 1363 ADDRESS., Aqua North Carolina RECEIVED DATE: 2/29/2008 P.O, Box 859 RECEIVED TIME. 1546 Denver, NC 28037 REPORTED: 3/6/2008 ... Y. - x: S �.. A Is •.. >a:�Y:sr��� `E�F��t unrirs " �� � `- � . �► �. TSS <2,0 ►,1g/L 3/5/0e ire LOG ID: 0802-440 REPORTED BY: NC CERTIFIED LAB # 50 f6lik 7'iany Gragg, Lab Supervisor P, 05 APR-30-2009 THU 09:53 AM WATER TECH LABS, INC. FAX NO, 8283965761 q 1 5 Pinewood Plaza DCive - P.O.ox 10,18 Granite- Falls, NC 28630 Phone (828) 396-4444 - Fax (8213) 396-5761 CLIENT: Aqua North Carolina PHONE: (704) 459-9404 P.O. Box 859 TYPt; SAMPLE: Backwash Denver, NC 28037 No. LOCATIONS: 4 SAMPLER NAME: SAMPLE COLLECTION SIUMPIZ- TYPE CONTAINERS SAMPLE LOCATION C�R� ! PLASTC f FACILITY NAME DATE TIME TEMP "C coNNPOSrrE NO. Cu►Ss ANALYSIS 1 c TSS, Q 12; A) 4 SITE I � Stanln on #1 F SS,® COY'The Hollows#1 ;�� 3COMPOSITE �s.ram, SS, I�e,�11Arr,-�n 19. . Reeve / � s woods #2 1'%'�� J7 COMPOSITE `�a5s .3 c. 4L6=t , f TSS, Ca; -Mg; T-e Bannertown #2 COMPOSITE GLASS RELINQUISHED BY: DATE: TIME-- RECEIVED BY: DA TIME > �y �L RELINQUISHED BY: DATE: TIME: RECEI ATE: DIME PRESER [ _ pH<2 wt HNO3- Metals -!::;�[ one -Fluoride Sample Tempemture at Lab (®C) ` NC CERTIFIED LAB # 50 P. 01 APR-30-2009 THU 09:53 AM WATER TECH LABS, INC. FAX N0, 8283965761 P. 02 wil T_ei�' 5 Pinewood Plaza Drive - P.O. ox 10513 Granite Falls, NC 28630 Phone (828) 396-4444 - Fax (628) 396-51'61 CLIENT, PHONE: / 1 �a=�►'►..rs�i ��r `/�'��^J TYPE SAMPLE: . No. LOCATIONS: tP ) SAMPLER NAME: 01, SAMPLE COLLECTION SAMPLE TYPE CONTAINERS SAMPLE L,OCATIOl4 FACILITY NAME DATE TIME TEMP OC GRAB I COMPOSITE PIASTIS / NO. GLASS ANALYSIS REQUIRED ��y 3 y �• COM OS1TE GRAB I! LASTIC PGLASS I -1—S �riiao�l� -jtorf�;.>�flr+ C<, 4i GRAB / COMPOSITE PLASTIC / GLASS �l N' • Fe , S /A„ GRAB / PLASTIC / COMPOSITE GLASS GRAB / PLASTIC I COMPOSITE GLASS GRAB / PLASTIC / COMPOSITE GLASS GRAB / -PLASTIC I COMPOSITE GLASS GRAB / PLASTIC 1 COMPOSITE GLASS GRgBT\ P TIC / PR�51C Tt: Gool 4°C - BO TS onductfvity, MBAS, Color, Alkalinity, Cr,VI, Turbidity j ] Cool 40C - SO4 - NH3, NO2 - NO3, TKN, Oil & Grease, TOC, COD, Hardness, Phenolics, T. Phosphorus [ o C - pH<2 w/ HNO3 - Metals except Or, VI [ ] None -Chloride, pH, Fluoride OTHER: 1 2 s [ ] Cool 4°C - N82S203 - Coliform Bacteria, NH3, T.N. T. PO4 j ] Cool 4`C - pH > 12 w/ NaOH, 0.6 gm. Ascorbic Acid - Cyanide [ ] Cool 49C - pH > 9 w/ NaOH, ZnOAc-Suffide [ ] Per Analyzing Lab - Organics Sample Temperature at Lab (°C) 1 - Chlorine Residual mg/I 2 - Chlorine Residual mgll NC CERTIFIED LAB # 50 3 - Chlorine Residual mg/l APR-30-2009 THU 09:53 AM WATER TECH LABS, INC, FAX NO, 8283965761 5 Pinewood Plaza' Drive . P.O. gnx 10513 Granite Fail--, NC 286530 Phone (828) 396 4444 * Fax (828) 396-5761 CLIENT: Aqua North Carolina PHONE: (704) 459-9404 P.O. Box 859 TYPE SAMPLE: Backwash Denver, NC 28037 No. LOCA11ONS.' 4 SAMPLER NAME: SAMPLE LOCATION Stonington #1 The Hollows #1 Reaves Wood- aj :33 .it Cool 4*C -TS8 Cool 40C -PH<2w/HNO3- Metals None -Fluoride Sample Temperature at Lab (OC) cc GLASS PLASTIC I GLASS PLASTIC I GLASS PLASTIC I GLASS PLASTIC I GLASS Mn a,Cr,r'V, Mg, Fe, Fe, Mn, Zn Ca, Mg, Fe, NC CERTIFIED LAB# 50 P. 03 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary March 30, 2009 Thomas Roberts Aqua North Carolina, Inc 202 Mackenan Ct Cary, NC 27511 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Compliance Evaluation Inspection Stonington Subdivision Well #1 WTP NPDES Permit No. NC0088501 Forsyth County Dear Mr Roberts: A Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) was performed on the Stonington Subdivision Well #1 WTP on Thursday, March 12, 2009 by Rose Pruitt with the Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office. Billy Young and Pete Dealing with Aqua NC were also present for the inspection. The inspection consisted of two parts: an on -site inspection of the treatment facility and a file review. The following are the findings from the subject inspection. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of permit NC0088501: I. Permit The NPDES permit for the Stonington Subdivision Well #1 WTP became effective January 1, 2008 and expires on February 28, 2009. The permit renewal for this facility was still in review at the time of the inspection. This facility is permitted to discharge 0.0021 MGD backwash wastewater from an existing greensand filtration water treatment system utilizing greensand filters in series and chemicals; potassium permanganate, chlorine and caustic soda. The Stonington Subdivision Well #1 WTP is located at Stonington way Court, Kernersville in Forsyth County North Carolina.. The facility is authorized to discharge from the above treatment works into an unnamed tributary to Abbotts Creek, a class WS-III water in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin. H. Records/Reports The ORC's daily logbook was evaluated and found to be satisfactory. DMR's were available for the period requested. A complete copy of the NPDES permit was on site. The daily operator and maintenance logs were on site. Emergency contact information was posted on the gate. An annual report for the year 2008 was available at the inspection. The following deficiencies and violations were noted during the inspection and require your immediate attention: • There were no flow meter .calibration records available at the inspection. • There was no spill response plan available. • Operations records were incomplete and did not include all sample analyses and process control tests that were performed in January and February 2008. • There were no chain of custody forms available for January or February 2008. III. Facility Site Review . - - The facility site review indicated that the 0.0021 MGD greensand water treatment system is consistent with the permitted components. The actual permitted treatment system consists of greensand filters in series utilizing the following chemicals; potassium permanganate, chlorine and caustic soda. North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-77146301 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Nne ®rthCarolina An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer IV. Effluent / Receiving Stream The WTP discharges to an unnamed tributary to Abbots Creek, which is a classified WS-III water in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin. The discharge pipe stops short of the stream. There was no effluent on the date of inspection. The receiving stream was free of solids, foam and debris. V. Flow Measurement • There were no flow meter calibration records available at the inspection. VI. Self -Monitoring Program A review of the discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) for the time period of January 2008 through December 2008 demonstrated that the Stonington Subdivision Well #1 WTP had no permit limit violations for 2008. An NOV was issued for a late or missing DMR for January 2008. VII. Laboratory Sample analyses are conducted by Watertech and R&A Labs. The laboratory was not reviewed at the time of the subject inspection. • Chain of custody forms were missing for January and February 2008. VIII.Operation and Maintenance Operation and maintenance at the time of the subject inspection were deemed satisfactory. The Division of Water Quality will greatly appreciate your prompt attention to the non-compliance issues noted in this inspection. Your permit is very specific about the types of reports and records that must be retained, the length of time they must be retained and your responsibility to furnish them on request. This office faxed a request for information related to the inspection that should have been be available at the inspection to Michael Melton before the inspection. These complete records were still not made available to the inspector. You are required to respond to this office, in writing, stating how the non-compliance issues will be addressed. a) All calibration records for flow measurement for the past year. b) Lab Data per DMR dates (from a certified lab) for the January and February of 2008. c) Chain of custody forms (per DMR dates) for lab data for January and February of 2008. d) A spill response plan with updated emergency numbers for this facility. The report and all supporting documentation must be received in this Office no later than 30 days from receipt of this letter. You should be aware that until full compliance is achieved with all Division regulations and permit conditions, the subject facility will be considered to be in violation and could be subject to the possible assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day, per violation. The Division of Water Quality greatly appreciates your continued oversight at this facility. The Division encourages you to continue to be proactive in your efforts to maintain compliance. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call Rose Pruitt at 336-771-5000. Sincerely, l� Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Regional Supervisor Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Quality cc: Central Files 4#WViSR® United States Environmental Protection Agency Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 OMB 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 N0O088501 111 121 09/03/12 117 181 CI 191 SI 20III Remarks 211111111111111111 11111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 . QA -- ---- - --Reserved----- -- -- 671 169 701 I 711 I 721 NJ 73 I I 174 751 I I I E I I 180 W Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 08:30 AM 09/03/12 08/01/01 Stonington Subdivision - Well #11 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Stonington Way Ct. Kernersville NC 27284 09:30 AM 09/03/12 09/02/28 Nand(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 Gary Moseley,4163 Sinclair St Denver NC 28037//704-489-9404/7044899ff0 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review ® Ef luent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Rose Pruitt WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ �o Signature of Manage t Q A Review Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date ' V EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3I NCO088501 I11 12I 09/03/12 I17 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The inspector met Billy Young (ORC) and Pete Dealing (back up ORC) at the facility. Lab data and chain of custody forms for January and February 2008 were not available. There was no spill response plan available. There were no flow meter calibration records available. The effluent pipe stops short of the stream. Page # 2 Permit: NCO088501 Inspection Date: 03/12/2009 Owner - Facility: Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: ,� vex u„ ue u❑ .(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new.application? ■ n 110 Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n n ■ n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is, the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? - ■ n n n Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? n ■ n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? n ■ n n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? n n n ■ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n Is the chain -of -custody complete? n ■ n n Dates, times and location of sampling n Name of individual performing the sampling n Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis n Name of person performing analyses n . Transported COCs n Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ n n ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ n n n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n ❑ ■ n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? n n ■ n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? n n ■ n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n Page # 3 Permit: NC0088501 Inspection Date: 03/12/2009 Owner -Facility: Stonington Subdivision -Well #1 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: January & February chain of custody forms and lab records missing. No spill response plan available 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: Effluent pipe stops short of stream Flow Measurement - Effluent # Is flow meter used for'reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is -the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: No calibration.records for flow meter Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: grab samples . Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ n n n ■nnn nn■o nn■n ■nnn n n n ■ nn■n nn■n ■ n n n Page # 4 Faxed To: Aqua- Michael Melton Fax #: 704-489-9409 Phone 704-507-3315 WWTP Annual Inspection Checklist This information should be available to the inspector at inspection time. Facility: Stonin_gton Well #1 NPDES: NC0088501 Permit Effective Dates: January 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009 (In Review) Inspection Date: March 92, 2009 Inspection Time: 8:30 am �1) DMRs January 2008 t i December 200 (Dates: n Lab Data (per DMR dates)' Laboratories for & #'s used analysis certification Chain of Custody forms (per DMR dates) ✓5) Complete NPDES copy of current permit __&)-�tus of SOC or Moratorium issuance (if applicable) ✓�� 1eel 7) ORC and Back-up ORC current certification g �/8) Wastewater Annual Report (fiscal or calendar year - if applicable) Daily Operator's log / ORC visitation log 10) Maintenance log - PW Process control data (which includes field parameters tested and equipment calibrations) v12) Field Parameter certification (if applicable) Flow meter calibration records (if applicable) • and/or effluent samplers 15) Fln e_rha tts (if applicably 16) Generator Inspection / under load checks 17) Spill Response Plan (with current emergency contact numbers) �1 1 rec rds (if applicable) �9) Plant visual inspection of treatment units J 20) Stream accessible for insp Sction (at effluent discharge pipe) l Please call with questions: o Rose Pruitt NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources N Division of Water Quality Winston-Salem Regional Office �.� (336) 771-5000 Fax: (3�6) 77 1 -4630 I W MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 03/30/09 Page: 3 of 3 w:n+ -e�""-y,',�r„.'�: ,'��,. �,�•.�— �..;�} i:�-.n,,..r'-� �,';`=."i�': ��`_a•'2"�"n'�"�".'Y-�.,,M"—.T"�^r'^��,?..� .n-. ."r,>�sw.` , i.,ya .'„ �'#�_.,„ i'",$�n �:°":r•. ~n,.—�,+-�t a., Perrrilt` nc0088S01 w,, , ; MRs=Between 1;2008 'and I2�2pQ8 y; Region::% Ylolation Category °!o 'ProgramMCategory, °1° I pttF¢':Faclll Name °I° }� : , � � Param:Nairie % � " ,`r � • •.Couritt:-0/Q � "= d Stitibasm °° - i Violation n: E;,'1 ri. .. k7� .i , 6 r+ .�:.. .,.x "�� ` n .� r s y • i. ,,.,� a �s- y ,1, ,.;s� � ' � " .� $"- y� iui.. .�;r, . r ! :,k t . 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I "�- "" ..ia; "" ,e�='` ' k . tfr- t w i� t', r z PERMIT: NCO088501 FACILITY: Aqua North Carolina Inc - Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 COUNTY: Forsyth REGION: Winston-Salem Monitoring Violation MONITORING OUTFALL / VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION 12 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 12/27/08 Weekly mgd Frequency Violation None treatment plant Reporting Violation MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION 01 -2008 03/02/08 Late/Missing DMR Proceed to NOV 05 -2008 07/01/08 Late/Missing DMR No Action, BPJ MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 03/30/09 Page: 1 of 3 T Permit., nc008850i` M j' MRs Between. "�+`�1-2008 ,-and; °•12-2008 Region: °I° " ° Violation Category:_.% 'grogram Category,:'%.s` :lunty% Subbasin` Facility -Name: Param NameViolation Action:% { S6° Maaor Minor % r t......t.._...a.,-.�.�.w..�—.u.... �b R ' PERMIT: NCO088501 FACILITY: Aqua North Carolina Inc - Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 COUNTY: Forsyth REGION: Winston-Salem Monitoring Violation MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE 01 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 01/05/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 01 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 01/12/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 01 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 01/26/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 02 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 02/09/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 02 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 02/23/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 03 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 03/08/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 03 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 03/22/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 04 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 04/12/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 04 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 04/26/08 Weekly -mgd treatment plant 05 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 05/03/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 05 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 05/10/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 05 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 05/24/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 06 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 06/07/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 06-2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 06/21/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 03/30/09 Page: 2 of 3 Permit: nc0088501 MRs Between:'' 1-2008 and' .12-2608 - Region; % Violation Category: % Program. Category:' %, Facility Name: % Param Name: % County: % Subbasin: % Violation Action:% , !,,Major Minor: °/a . PERMIT: NCO088501 FACILITY: Aqua North Carolina Inc - Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 COUNTY: Forsyth REGION: Winston-Salem Monitoring Violation MONITORING OUTFALLI VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE 07 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 07/05/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 07 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 07/19/08 Weekly -mgd treatment plant 08 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 08/02/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 08 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 08/09/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 08 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 08/23/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 09 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 09/06/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 09 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 09/20/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 10 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 10/04/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 10 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 10/18/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 11 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 11/01/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 11 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 11/15/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 11 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 11/29/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 12 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 12/06/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant 12 -2008 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 12/20/08 Weekly mgd treatment plant VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None _ Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None i Performance Annual Deport I. General Information Facility/System Name: Stonington-Well #1 Responsible Entity: Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Person in Charge/Contact: Tom Roberts D EN R ' WATER QUALITY V I I I SOURCE BIZ-' NCH Applicable Permit (s): T77 2K j p f Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: This facility discharges the backwash water from iron removal filters serving this community water system. TRC limit of 17 ug/L will become effective in June 2009 II. Performance Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2008 The water treatment plant performed well and consistently met the discharge limits. List (by month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental regulations. Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts and corrective measures taken to address violations. January Compliant February Compliant March Compliant April Compliant May . Compliant "r'.C. UaLL j`�n'.7 Winston-Salem _Regional office June Compliant July Compliant August Compliant September Compliant October Compliant November Compliant December Compliant III. Notification Our customers will receive a message on their bills regarding the availability of this report upon request and a notebook containing these reports is located in our Customer Service office. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. AA cuf-rt6' Date: 02/28/09 Responsible Person Title: Regional Compliance Manager Entity: Aqua North Carolina, Inc. AkINEIFWAL A WMAI - NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor June 2, 2008 Gary R. Moseley Aqua.North Carolina, Inc. 4163 Sinclair St Denver, NC 28037 William-G. Ross, Jr., RI= 55-hiin H. ,Sulk s, N.C. Dept. of ENR JUN. 0 4 2000 Wipston•Salem Regional QfFce Subject: Renewal Notice NPDES Permit NCO088501 Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Forsyth County Dear Permittee: secretary Director Your NPDES permit expires on'February 28, 2009. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105 (e)) regulations state that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have .already mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice. . Your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than September 1, 2008. Failure to request renewal by this date may result'in a civil penalty assessment. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency. of the request. If any wastewater discharge will occur after February 28, 2009, the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate 'North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be, assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day. If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact me at the telephone number or address listed below. . Use -the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with the permit renewal application. ' If you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below. Sincerely, Charles H., Weaver, Jr. NPDES Unit cc: Central Files NPDES File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One 1 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh; North Carolina 27604 NofthCarollna Phone: 919 733-5083, extension 511 / FAX 919 733-0719 / charles.weaver@nemail.net ;atul ��rt�jr/�An Equal Oppounity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper V [ L" NPDES PERMIT NC0088501 STONINGTON SUBDIVISION - WELL #1 FORSYTH COUNTY The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages: ➢ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies. ➢ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies. ➢ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.1 Lb of the existing NPDES permit). ➢ A narrative description of .the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are -handled and disposed. If your facility has no- such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two copies. The following items must be submitted by and Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging process wastewater: Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1.0 MGD must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100% domestic wastewater, or facilities which, discharge non process wastewater (cooling water, filter backwash, etc.) Send the completed renewal package to: Mrs. Dina Sprinkle NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch _ 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS (This form is best filled out on computer, rather than hard copy) Date: 68/15/2007 County: Forsyth To: NPDES Discharye Permitting Unit Permitee: Aqua North Carolina Attn. NPDES Reviewer: Agyeman Adu-Poku Application/ Permit No.: NCO088501 Staff Report Prepared By: Rose Pruitt Project Name: Stonington Subdivision Well 41 SOC Priority Project? (Y/N) N If Yes, SOC No. A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. This application is (check an that apply): ® New ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification 2. Was a site visit conducted in order to prepare this report? Z Yes or ❑ No. a. Date of site visit: 06/26/2007 b. Person contacted and telephone number: c. Site visit conducted by: Rose Pruitt d. Inspection Report Attached: ❑ Yes or ® No. 3. Keeping BIMS Accurate: Is the following BIMS information (a. through e. below) correct? ® Yes or ® No. If No, please either indicate that it is correct on the current application or the existing permit or provide the details. If none can be supplied, please explain: Discharize Point: (Fill this section only if BIMS or Application Info, is incorrect or missing) (If there is more than one discharge pipe, put the others on the last page of this form.) a. Location OK on Application ❑, OK on Existing Permit ❑, or provide Location: b. Driving Directions OK on Application ❑, OK on Existing Permit ❑, or provide Driving Directions (please be accurate): c. USGS Quadrangle Map name and number OK on Application ❑, OK on Existing Permit ❑, or provide USGS Quadrangle Map name and number: d. Latitude/Longitude OK on Application ❑, (check at http://www.topozone.com These are often inaccurate) OK on Existing Permit ❑, or provide Latitude: Longitude: e. Receiving Stream OK on Application ❑, OK on Existing Permit ❑, or provide Receiving Stream or affected waters: a. Stream Classification: b. River Basin and Sub basin No.: c. Describe receiving stream features and downstream uses: For NEW FACILITIES Proceed to Section C, Evaluation and Recommendations (For renewals or modifications continue to section B) a w • NPDES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY � 1 STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS B. DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES AND WASTE(S) (renewals and modifications only) 1. Describe the existing treatment facility: 2. Are there appropriately certified ORCs for the facilities? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. Operator in Charge: Certificate # (Available in BIMS or Certification Website) Back- Operator in Charge: Certificate # 3. Does the facility have operational or compliance problems? Please comment: Summarize your BIMS review of monitoring data (Notice(s) of violation within the last permit cycle; Current enforcement action(s)): Are they currently under SOC, ❑ Currently under JOC, ❑ Currently under moratorium ❑? Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing pennit, SOC, JOC, etc. been complied with? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, please explain: 4. Residuals Treatment: PSRP ❑ (Process to Significantly Reduce Pathogens, Class B) or PFRP ❑ (Process to Further Reduce Pathogens, Class A)? Are they liquid or dewatered to a cake? Land Applied? Yes ❑ No ❑ If so, list Non -Discharge Permit No. Contractor Used: Landfilled? Yes ❑ No❑ If yes, where? Other? Adequate Digester Capacity? Yes ❑ No ❑ Sludge Storage Capacity? Yes ❑ No ❑ Please comment on current operational practices: 5. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If yes, please explain: C. EVAL UATIONAND RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: has the facility evaluated the non -discharge options available? Give regional perspective for each option evaluated: Spray Irrigation: Connect to Regional Sewer System: Not available Subsurface: Other Disposal Options: 2. Provide any additional narrative regarding your review of the application: NOI is for an existing discharge and to bring facility into compliance FORM: NPDES-RRO 06/03, 9/03 2 ly NPDES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 3. List any items that you would like NPDES Unit to obtain through an additional information request. Make sure that you provide a reason for each item: Recommended Additional Information I Reason 4. List specific Permit requirements that you recommend to be removed from the permit when issued. Make sure that you provide a reason for each condition: Recommended Removal Reason 5. List specific special requirements or compliance schedules that you recommend to be included in the permit when issued. Make sure that you provide a reason for each special condition: Recommended Addition Reason 6. Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office; ❑ Hold, pending review and approval of required additional' information by NPDI S permitting office; ® Issue; ❑ Deny. If deny, please state reasons: 7 Reminder: attach inspection report if Yes was the ked for 2 d. Signature of report preparers Signature of WQS regional supervisor: Date: � /& `o FORM: NPDES-RRO 06/03, 9/03 3 :4U ry* C y e0Yz__ Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources August 8, 2008 THOMAS ROBERTS PRESIDENT AND COO AQUA NORTH CAROLINA INC 202 MACKENAN COURT CARY NC 27511 Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality RECEIVED N.C. 000t, of ENR AUG f 12008 Winston-Salem Regional Office Subject Receipt of permit renewal application NPDES Permit NCO088501 Stonington Subdivision - Well #1 Forsyth County Dear Mr. Roberts: The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on August 5, 2008. 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 Robert Guerra at (919) 807-6387. Sincerely, MINIM 3/1 Dina Sprinkle NPDES Unit cc: CENTRAL FILES m stagy Sal �I?y g-nall '* Surface Water Protection NPDES Unit Mailing Address Phone (919) 807 6300 Location NorthCarol— 1617 Mail Service Center Fax (919) 807-6492 512 N. Salisbury St. QtlllYt�� Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Raleigh, NC 27604 Internet: www.newateroualitv.ors Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper AQUA. Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary, NC 27511 July 30, 2008 Ms: Dina Sprinkle . NC DENRIDWQ/Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1671 SUBJECT. NPDES Renewal Application Stonington Subdivision, Well #1 NPDES Permit No. NCO088501 Surry County, NC Dear Ms. Sprinkle: Thomas J. Roberts President and Chief Operating Officer T: 919.467.8712 ext. 30 F: 919.460.1788 tjroberts@aquaamerica.com www.aquanorthcarolina.com Transmitted herewith are the completed/signed original and two copies of the subject NPDES permit application and two copies of this cover letter. Since this facility does not generate any sludge, no sludge management plan is necessary. There have been no modifications since the last permit was issued. It is my understanding that no filing fee is required for this renewal If you have any questions regarding this application, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sine ely Thomas . Roberts President and COO 1 Enclosure An Aqua America Company Short Form C - WTP NPDES PENT: APPLICATION` - SHORT FORM C WTP . - For discharges. associated with water treatment plants Federal Q State Q Priyate JA Public Q., - 5. Type of treatment plantc Q Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and -sedimentation, usually followed by filtration and disinfection) Q Ion Exchange ,(Sodiuin Cycle Cationic ion exchange) Green Sand Filter JNo sodium recharge) 1wembrane Technology (RO,, nano filtration). Check here if the treatment process. -also uses a water softener Q 6. Descripti(in.of source_ water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface' water) Groundwater. well 7. Describe the treatment process(es.) for the raw water: Green- sand: filtration, using. potassium permanganate.' Chlorine added for disinfection.and. Caustic`soda.addedfour pMadjustment. " S: Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the facility: Wastewater discharge is the backwash of the green sand ,filters. Discharge rate. is approximately 2100 gallons, once every two(2) days. 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 Duration: Approx. 20 minutes 11. Plant design potable flowrate 0.0619 (Max. well yield) MGD Backwash or reject flow 0.0021 MGD 12. Name of 'receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location -of each outfall, including latitude and longitudes Unnamed tributary to Abbotts Creek (Yakdiu River Basin) Ti PDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP For discharges associated with water treatment plants 13: Meaffm Hat an Water treatment addit P -cl i me cleaming chomicau or disbdaction t t entjj4 that have the potential to be discharged. Potassium permanganate Chlorine Caustic soda 14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one) Yes ❑ No 15. Additional Information: ➢ Provide a schematic of flog 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. 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 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP For discharges associated with water treatment plants 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.) �p f3sc kV 9 Stoninorton Subdivision Well #1 Receiving Stream: 12T to AMOLS Creek Subbasin: 03-07-07 Drainaee Basin: Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin Latitude: 36' 02' 55- N Loneitude: 80' 04' 32" 'A Permitted Flow: 0.0021 MGD Stream Class: 'A'S-111 Grid/Quad: C IS SE. Kernersville Facility m 'M' W Location, . -ii not to scale m- Nth Nr PDES Permit No. NCO088501 Forsvth County 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 March 26, 2008 CERTIFIED MAIL 7002-2410-0000-5757-1755 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Gary Moseley Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 4163 Sinclair Street Denver, North Carolina 28037 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Stonington Subdivision Well #1 NPDES Permit NCO088501 Forsyth County NOV-2008-LR-0017 Dear Mr. Moseley: This is to inform you that the Division of Water Quality has not received your monthly monitoring report for January 2008. 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 (30'') 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. To prevent further action, please submit said report within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this notice. 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 Maureen Crawford at 919-733-5083, extension 538. Sincerely, M ur en Crawford Val cc: Maureen Crawford, NPDES Unit_ �_ _DWQ_W_ inston_Salem Regional Office Supervisor Central Files No ehCarolina aturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-5083 Customer Service Internet: h2o.ennstate.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-0719 1-877-623-6748 An Fniial rinnnrfunifv/Affirmafiva Artinn Fmnlnvar_ 5no/ Porvr1aH11nW/ Pnct nnnenmor Pnnor ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: ;sR Mr. Thomas J. R President Aqua North Carole , a., �. :202 Mackenan D%sv� �< Cary, NC _ 27511 : z sC z 7� . kv ❑ Agent ❑ Addresses Deceived by (Pri ed Name) ate of a ever �c / ✓{� /M D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No f `3. Service Type certified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number twv (Transfer fromservice 7008 3230 0003 2547 2361 a 9 PS Form 3811 - Fahri mry grand nnmaatir•. Ratnrn Raraint 7_ / L i� 1 mFas_n�.nn_ue UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First -Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid LISPS Permit No. G-10 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box • NCDENR - Water Quality Section �Orl �oO�sz 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107