NC0081256_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2016

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 18, 2015
Mr. Wendell Pickett
Water Treatment Superintendent
City of High Point
P.O. Box 230
High Point, NC 27261
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Frank L. Ward Water Filtration Plant — City of High Point
NPDES Permit No. NCO081256
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Pickett:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretory
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
. Director
On December 17, 2015, Mike Mickey of this office met with. you to perform a Compliance
Evaluation Inspection on the NPDES wastewater discharge from the Ward Water Filtration Plant (WFP).
The treatment facility was found to be compliant with the NPDES permit., The inspection findings are
detailed below and an inspection checklist is attached.
I. Permit
The NPDES was finally reissued March 1, 2015 and expires next on August 31, 2016. A renewal notice
should be mailed to you in the near future.
H. Self -Monitoring Program
The monthly discharge monitoring reports (DMR's) were reviewed for the period January 2015 through
October 2015. The facility was found to be compliant with the final NPDES effluent limits for the above
period (See data summary attached). In regards to the permit monitoring requirements, it was noted that
all sampling was performed per the frequencies specified in the permit.
III. Flow Measurement
The NPDES permit contains two outfalls. Outfall #002 (north lagoon) is the primary discharge point. Flow
at this outfall is measured using a Siemens ultrasonic meter and parshall flume. This. meter was last
calibrated on October 16, 2015 by City of High Point staff. Outfall #001 (south lagoon) only discharges if
solids are being removed from the north lagoon. Flow at this outfall is estimated by measuring water height
in the flume.
IV. Sludge Handling and Disposal
Solids from the settling ponds are periodically removed every three or more years by dewatering with
portable centrifuges. The last removal event occurred in June and July 2015. The dewatered sludge is
disposed of at the City of High Point landfill.
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Sulte 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: [phone] \ Internet: www.ncdenr.gov

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Mr. Wendell Pickett
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December 18, 2015
V. Operations and Maintenance
The facility was competently operated and maintained. No problems or concerns were noted.
VI. Facility Site Review
The wastewater treatment components consist of the following: two 10 MG settling basins (operated in
series), tablet dechlorinator unit and effluent flow measurement. The system discharges daily through
outfall #002.
VII. Records/Reports
A review of thefacility files found the operators records to be complete and maintained according to the
permit. A comparison of the October 2015 self -monitoring report with the corresponding operator records
showed that all field measurements were transcribed onto the DMR correctly.
VIH. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The system discharges into an unnamed tributary to Richland Creek, class "WS-IV *" waters in the Cape
Fear River Basin. The effluent was clear on the day of the inspection.
Our office appreciates your efforts to comply with the NPDES permit. Should you have any
questions concerning this report, please contact Mike Mickey or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight, PE
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
cc: Central Files
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Permit: NCO081256 Owner - Facility: Frank L. Ward WTP
Inspection Date: 12/17/2015 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
❑
❑
❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
A
❑
❑
❑
# 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: The permit was reissued March 1, 2015 and expires next on August 31, 2016.
For the review period January 2015 through October 2015 the Ward WTP was found to be
compliant with all effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
A review of the October 2015 DMR found that all values were transcribed correctly from the
operator's records for pH and total residual chlorine. The High Point Laboratory performs
the analysis for the remainder of the parameters.
Toxicity testina beaan in April 2015 with re -issuance of the Dermit. The last six chronic
toxicity tests of the effluent have passed. The permit requires quarterly testing with no limit.
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: , The wastewater is aenerated from "sludae blowdown" from the uDflow clarifier alona with
filter backwash from the filters. There are two 10 MIS settling basins that are operated in
series. Outfall #002 (north lagoon) is the primary discharge point and has a tablet
dechlorinator unit and ultrasonic flow meter. For outfall #001 (south lagoon), a discharge
would only occur when accumulated solids are removed from the north lagoon using_
portable centrifuges. Removal typically occurs once every 3 or more years. The last solids
removal from both lagoons occurred in June and July of 2015.
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?
0
❑
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
N
❑
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Permit: NCO081256
Inspection Date: 12/17/2015
Flow Measurement - Effluent
owner - Facility: Frank L. Ward WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Comment: The new permit now requires continuous flow recording. A siemens ultrasonic meter with
parshall flume is used to measure flow at outfall # 002. This meter was calibrated by High
Point staff on October 16 2015. Since outfall #001 is used infrequently, the flow is not
metered but will be estimated if necessary by measuring the water height at the parshall
flume.
The average daily discharge volume from the Ward WTP for 1/15 -10/15 was 0.86 MGD.
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ M ❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 6
Comment: Outfall #002 has six dechlor tubes. Outfall #001. which was valved off, has a single dechlor
tube available in the manhole Oust before the outfall.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the butfall properly maintained? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Comment: Treated effluent is discharged into a tributary of Richland Creek, class "WS-IV*" waters in
the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent was observed to be clear.
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City of High Point — Frank L. Ward WFP
NPDES Permit No. NCO081256
Self -Monitoring Data Summary.
January 2015 — October 2015
Parameters
Monthly Avg.
Permit Limit
Monthly Avg. Limit
Violations per DMR
Daily Maximum
Permit Limit
Daily Max. Limit
Violations per DMR
Flow (MGD)
-
NA
-
NA
TSS (mg/L)
30.0
None
45.0
None
pH (S.U.)
-
NA
(6.0-9.0) range
None
Res. Chlorine (ug/L)
-
NA
17.0*
None
Turbidity (NTU)
-
NA
-
NA
Aluminum (ug/L)
-
NA
-
NA
T. Iron (ug/L)
-
NA
-
NA
T. Copper (ug/L)
-
NA
-
NA
Manganese (ug/L)
-
NA
-
NA
Flouride (mg/L)
-
NA
-
NA
NH3-N (mg/L)
-
NA
-
NA
T. Phosphorus (mg/L)
-
NA
-
NA
T. Nitrogen (mg/L)
-
NA
-
NA
Chronic Toxicity (P/F)
monitoring only**
NA
-
NA
*TRC values reported below 50 ug/L are considered compliant.
** Chronic Toxicity monitoring is a pass/fail test @ 90% with no limit.

Mickey, Mike
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 5:04 PM
To: '[e-mail]'
Subject: FW: High Point Ward WTP - NC0081256
Wendell — See the email chain below regarding permit renewal process for possible coverage under the new WTP General
Permit. In summary, you submit the usual Short Form C-WTP application and then request coverage under NCG590000 in
your cover letter. Below is some information from our web site along with a web link. Hope this helps. Holler back if any
questions. Thanks, Mike.
* To be considered for coverage under NCG590000 general permit, please include the following information with your p
application:
® No fee required for greensand and conventional VIT'Ps seeking individual permit renewal and requesting to be cansidered for tht
® A cover letter vex/application stating you have revieawved the conditions set forth in the NCG590000 general permit ai
considered for coverage. Please also state you understand that upon issuance of a general permit, the individual N
your facility will be rescinded.
If this is a Conventional. %7P,Whole Effluent Toxicity tests shall be performed annualCy and complly vdath a "Pass" permit Qi
NCG590 00 requires al0hTFs to comply vdth a turbidity effluent limitation
http://Porta1.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/­ps/npdes/generaIpermits
[e-mail]
NC DEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Programs
450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: [phone]
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 4:46 PM
To: Mickey, Mike <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: High Point Ward WTP - NC0081256
They should submit the Short Form C-WTP and ask for coverage under NCG590000 in their cover letter.
Thanks for letting me know.
Charles H. Weaver
Environmental Specialist
N.C. Division of Water Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919-807-6391
charles.weave Ka-ncd en r.g ov

From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 2:48 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: High Point Ward WTP - NC0081256
Charles— Inspected the Ward WTP today. Their individual NPDES permit expires next on August 31, 2016, so they should
be getting a renewal notice shortly. They are interested in seeking coverage under NCG59000. Do they still submit the
Short Form C - WTP application but also include a cover letter requesting coverage under the General Permit? Thanks,
Mike.
[e-mail]
NC DEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources —Water Quality Programs
450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: [phone]
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.

Mickey, Mike
From: Meadows, Susan
Sent: Friday, December 11, 2015 11:35 AM
To: Mickey, Mike
Subject: RE: High Point Ward WTP - NC0081256
I know I have an entry in our Database for 7/15/15.
1 have NO explanation as to why it was not included on the list.
Right now I am dealing with lots of lost data due to some "glitch" downtown having lost several files, some of those being
100's of tests I entered over the last few weeks.
I know it is in our database and they did at least a test for July 2015, I'm not sure about October because I think the data
entry was lost.
I am in the process of re-entering all that was lost! Ugh!
I will try to address the problem of that facility not being included on the printout.
But, they are testing and reporting it to me.
Susie
Susan Meadows
Environmental Biologist
Aquatic Toxicology Branch
DWR/Water Sciences Section
Department of Environmental Quality
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
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From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Friday, December 11, 2015 11:21 AM
To: Meadows, Susan <[e-mail]>
Subject: High Point Ward WTP - NC0081256
Susan — I did not see the Ward WTP on the printout. Their permit requires them to submit the AT-1 form. Are you getting
it or am I missing something? Thanks, Mike.

[e-mail]
NC DEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Programs
450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: [phone]
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: Meadows, Susan
Sent: Friday, December 11, 2015 10:19 AM
To: Mickey, Mike <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Tox request
Sure, here you are.
Would you like me to send them to you each month?
Susie
Susan Meadows
Environmental Biologist
Aquatic Toxicology Branch
DWR/Water Sciences Section
Department of Environmental Quality
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
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From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Friday, December 11, 2015 9:55 AM
To: Meadows, Susan <[e-mail]>
Subject: Tox request
Hi Susan — Can you send me the latest "WET SelfMonitoring Printout WSRO". I don't get them anymore since Jen is
gone. Thanks, Mike.
[e-mail]
NC DEQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources —Water Quality Programs
450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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Mickey, Mike
From: Sledge, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 1:32 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Mickey, Mike
Subject: Renewed NPDES Permit - NCO081256
Attachments: NCO081256 Final Permit 2015.pdf
Hi Mr. Pickett,
Thank you for all the help and kindness .you provided as we worked toward getting the NPDES permit for the water plant
renewed. I've attached a copy of the signed permit. A hard copy will follow via the postal service after final processing
of the renewal up here.
Please call or reply if you have any questions.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
January 15, 2015
Mr. Wendell Pickett
Water Treatment Superintendent
City of High Point
P.O.'Box 230
High Point, NC 27261
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Frank L. Ward Water Filtration Plant — City of High Point
NPDES Permit No. NCO081256
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Pickett:
Donald van der Vaart
On January 13, 2015, Mike Mickey of this office and Bob Sledge from the Central Office met with
you to perform a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on the NPDES wastewater discharge from the Ward
Water Filtration Plant (WFP). The treatment facility was found to be compliant with all effluent limits and
monitoring requirements of the NPDES.permit. The inspection findings are detailed below and an inspection
checklist is attached for your records.
I. Permit
The NPDES permit expired on August 31, 2011. It is expected that the individual permit will be reissued in
the near future. Please continue operating under the expired permit until reissuance.
H. Self -Monitoring Proeram
The monthly self -monitoring reports (DMR's) were reviewed for the period January 2014 through October
2014. The facility was found to be compliant with the final NPDES effluent limits for the above period (See
data summary attached). In regards to the permit monitoring requirements, it was noted that all sampling
was performed per the frequencies specified in the permit.
III. Flow Measurement
The NPDES permit contains two outfalls. Outfall #002 (north lagoon) is the primary discharge point and
flow is measured- using a Siemens ultrasonic meter and parshall flume. Outfall #001 (south lagoon) only
discharges if solids are being removed from the north lagoon. Flow at this outfall is estimated by measuring
water height in the flume. At present, the NPDES permit specifies instantaneous flow monitoring at both
outfalls. As discussed during the inspection, the next permit will specify continuous flow recording. This
will require that flow values from oufall 4002 be recorded daily on the DMR.
IV. Sludge Handlinge and Disposal
Solids from the settling ponds are periodically removed every three or more years by dewatering with
portable centrifuges. The dewatered sludge is disposed of at the City of High Point landfill.
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: [phone] \ Internet: www.ncwaterclualitV.org
An Equal Opportunity\ Affirmative Action Employer —Made in part by recycled paper

Mr. Wendell Pickett
Page 2
January 15, 2015
V. Operations and Maintenance
The facility was competently operated and maintained. No problems or concerns were noted.
VI. Facility Site Review
The wastewater treatment components consist of the following: two 10 MG settling basins (operated in
series), tablet dechlorinator unit and effluent flow measurement. The system discharges daily through outfall
#002.
VII. Records/Reports
A review of the facility files found the operators records to be thorough and maintained according to the
permit. A comparison of the October 2014 self -monitoring report with the corresponding operator records
showed that all field measurements (turbidity, pH and flow) were transcribed onto the DMR correctly.
VIH. Effluent/Receivin2 Waters
The system discharges into an unnamed tributary to Richland Creek, class "WS-IV *" waters in the Cape
Fear River Basin. The effluent was clear on the day of the inspection.
Our office appreciates your efforts to comply with the NPDES permit. Should you have any
questions concerning this report, please contact Mike Mickey or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
// -
Sherri V. Knight, PE
Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
cc: Central Files
W115-R IM

City of High Point — Frank L. Ward WFP
NPDES Permit No. NCO081256
Self -Monitoring Data Summary
January 2014 — October 2014
Parameters
Monthly Avg,
Permit Limit
Monthly Avg. Limit
Violations per DMR
Daily Maximum
Permit Limit
Daily Max. Limit
Violations per DMR
Flow (MGD)
-
NA
-
NA
TSS (mg/L)
130.0
None
45.0
None
Set. Solids (ml/L)
0.1
None
0.2
None
Turbidity (NTU)
-
NA
-
NA
R. Chlorine (ug/L)
-
NA
17.0*
None
Aluminum (ug/L)
-
NA
-
NA
T. Nitrogen (mg/L)
-
NA
-
NA
T. Phosphorus(mg/L)
-
NA
-
NA
*TRC values reported below 50 ug/L are considered compliant.

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Permit: NCO081256 Owner - Facility: Frank L. Ward WTP
Inspection Date: 01/13/2015 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 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
M
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment: A review of the monthly self-monitorinq reports for the period January 2014 through
October
2014 showed the Ward WFP to be compliant with all effluent limits and monitoring_
requirements of the NPDES permit.
The NPDES permit expired on 8/31/11. The City of High Point submitted a renewal request
to DWR on February 28, 2011. It is expected that the individual permit will be reissued in the
near future.
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 ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Wastewater from the WTP process is generated from "sludge blowdown" from the upflow
clarifier along with filter backwash from the filters. There are two 10 MG settling basins that
are operated in series. Outfall #002 (north lagoon) is the primary discharge point and has a
tablet dechlorinator unit and ultrasonic flow meter. A discharge from outfall #001 (south
lagoon) only occurs when accumulated solids in the north lagoon are been removed using
portable centrifuges (typically once every 3 or more years).
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? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 6
Comment: There are six dechlorination tubes at outfall # 002. Outfall #001 (currently valved off) has a
single dechlorination tube in a manhole iust before the outfall. If outfall #001 is activated, the
facility also dechlorinates the influent to the south lagoon.
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Permit: NC0081256 Owner - Facility: Frank L. Ward WTP
Inspection Date: 01/13/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
0❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
N
•❑
❑
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
0❑
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
0
❑
Comment: The permit currently requires weekly -instantaneous flow measurement. The reissued
Permit will require continuous flow recording. A siemens ultrasonic meter with parshall
flume is used to measure flow at outfall #002 (north lagoons For outfall #001 (south lagoon),,_
flow is estimated by measuring the water height at the parshall flume Please note that the
reissued permit will require documentation of an annual calibration of the flow device
The average daily discharge volume from the Ward WFP for 1/14-10/14 was approximately
1.25 MGD
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Comment: The treated effluent is discharged into a tributary of Richland Creek class "WS-IV*" waters
in the Cape Fear River Basin. The discharge from outfall #002 was clear on the day of the
inspection.
Page# 4

Mickey, Mike
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2015 9:16 AM
To: [e-mail]'
Subject: Ward WTP
Attachments: NCG590000 WTP General Permit.pdf, Technical Bulletin.pdf
Wendell —Bob I and will see you 10:30-ish next Tuesday. I just need to seethe October DMR and walk to
lagoons/dechlor/flow meter. I will let Bob explain the renewal/NCG59 process.
I have attached the new NCG590000 general permit and the technical bulletin for your information. They can also be
obtained at the link below in the paragraph about the general permit.
http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/­swb/`­`ps/`npdes
Unfortunately, Item A.2(f) of the WTP general permit states the following: Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) test results for
the past three years shall be reviewed for existing or expanding Conventional WTPs applying for coverage under this
general permit.
Thanks, Mike.
[e-mail]
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Programs
450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
[phone]
Please note new address and telephone number.
E-mail correspondence to and from this address maybe subject to the North
Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

Mickey, Mike
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 2:27. PM
To: Carter, Jenifer
Subject: FW: NCG590000 - WTP
FYI — Conversion at renewal. It is in the permit under Part 1.A(3).
From: Hennessy, John
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 2:17 PM
To: Weaver, Charles; Grzyb, Julie
Cc: Mickey, Mike
Subject: RE: NCG590000
Due to the existing staffing levels and current permitting volume, it was our intention to process these on their original
renewal schedule. I hope this answers everyone's questions. Please let me know if you have any questions, or require
any additional information. Thanks.
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 2:01 PM
To: Hennessy, John; Grzyb, Julie
Cc: Mickey, Mike
Subject: FW: NCG590000
know that we won't require a fee to modify existing NC00 permits to NCG59. However, are we allowing changeovers
before a permit is due for renewal?
Let me know, and I'll forward the answer to Mike.
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 4:26 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: NCG590000
Charles —I assume existing WTP's that meet the criteria will be moved to the new general permit at renewal. If a facility
wants to transfer in mid -permit cycle, can they go ahead and submit Short Form C — WTP without a fee? Will it be
processed? Thanks, Mike.
M i ke. M i ckey @ N CD E N R.gov
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources —Water Quality Programs.
450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
[phone]
Please note new address and telephone number.
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Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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Mickey, Mike
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Weaver, Charles
Thursday, January 16, 2014 9:17 AM
Mickey, Mike
RE: NCO081256 - High Point Ward WTP
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 1:20 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: NCO081256 - High Point Ward WTP
Charles - The "Details 2" tab shows a permitted flow of 10 MGD. There is no flow limit in their permit (which is what the
outfall tab correctly shows). Can the 10,000,000 be deleted from the Details tab? This is where Environmental Sciences
looks up flow limits. Thanks, Mike.
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Permit: C(i481256 Version. .fD Status: Expired
Application Signed By: kobert W_ P€ckett
SignersTitle: Water Treatment Plant Superintendent I;
Application Processor: Frances Candelaria
Mike Mickey
[e-mail]
NC Division of Water Resources
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North
Permit Reporting Suspension Periods
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Mickey, Mike
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 10:31 AM
To: Mickey, Mike
Subject: RE: City of High Point - Ward WTP - NCO081256
Like me, Bob is buried under a mountain of work. Some things just aren't getting done.
He was ordered to develop a General Permit for discharges from reuse systems. That ate a lot of
time. He was also the ROC for 3 regions until this week. He has been busy, as we all have.
All four of us [Maureen, Joe, Bob, me] have backlogged renewals due to the overall volume of work
and the reduced staff in our Unit. We started out with seven people in 2004. That has been cut to
five, and Derek [occupying the 5th seat] isn't doing renewals yet.
I'm sure that if High Point had expressed great concern, Bob would have prioritized their renewal.
I wish I had a better answer for you, but that's how things are.
CHW
Messages sent to or from this address are subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law.
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 8:51 AM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: FW: City of High Point - Ward WTP - NCO081256
Charles - Is this all on Bob (see below) or is there a reason I should cut him some slack? Mike.
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 8:26 AM
To: Basinger, Corey
Subject: FW: City of High Point - Ward WTP - NCO081256
FYI - The Ward WTP renewal has been in Raleigh for 34 months. This week will be my second inspection where they will
ask about a the status. Customer Service? I think not. Mike.
From: Sledge, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 5:56 AM
To: Mickey, Mike
Subject: RE: City of High Point - Ward WTP - NCO081256
Hi Mike,
This one's still all on me. I apologize for any problems it's creating. I need to get in touch with Mr. Pickett and work this
one through. I'll give you a call later this morning.
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Mickey, Mike
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 8:36 AM
To: '[e-mail]'
Subject: FW: City of High Point - Ward WTP - NCO081256
Wendell —Just an FYI on the NPDES permit renewal status, or lack thereof. Just 34 months and counting. See you
Thursday @ 9 am. Mike.
Mike Mickey
[e-mail]
NC Division of Water Resources
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
From: Sledge, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 5:56 AM
To: Mickey, Mike
Subject: RE: City of High Point - Ward WTP - NCO081256
Hi Mike,
This one's-stil all on me. I apologize for any problems it's creating. I need to get in touch with Mr. Pickett and work this
one through. I'll give you a call later this morning.
we
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 4:05 PM
To: Sledge, Bob
Subject: RE: City of High Point - Ward WTP - NCO081256
Bob — I'm inspecting the Ward WTP this week. Thought I would check again on the status on their renewal
request. Thanks, Mike.
Facility: Frank l.._ Ward INTP
Owner: Cityof.High Point
— Dates —
Issued: 0810912006
Effective: 0910/12006
Expire: 0813'112011
Drig issued: 03102/1992
Statutory: 0/10612006
Inactive:
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From: Sledge, Bob
Sent: Friday,
To: Weaver, Charles; Mickey, Mike
Subject: RE: City of High Point - Ward WTP - NCO081256
Hi Mike,
That's one that's become hung up. We've got a few facilities pushing back on the requirements in the WTP policy and
I'm trying to be reasonable and consistent with about a half dozen of them.
I'll try to get it moving next week.
Bob S
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 1:59 PM
To: Mickey, Mike
Cc: Sledge, Bob
Subject: RE: City of High Point - Ward WTP - NCO081256
Bob Sledge has that one.
The application arrived here on No idea why it doesn't show up in BIMS.
CHW
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 1:41 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: City of High Point - Ward WTP - NCO081256
Charles — Can you remind me who is assigned the renewal for the above WTP. BIMS does not show a log in date for the
renewal application. Thanks, Mike.
Mike Mickey
[e-mail]
NC Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

INCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Wendell Pickett
Water Treatment Plant Superintendent
City of High Point
P.O. Box 230
High Point, NC 27261
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, PE
Director
February 3, 2012
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Frank L. Ward Water Filtration Plant — City of High Point
NPDES Permit No. NCO081256
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Pickett:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On February 2, 2012, Mike Mickey of this office met with you to perform a Compliance Evaluation
Inspection on the NPDES wastewater discharge from the Frank L. Ward Water Filtration Plant (WFP).
This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in office file review and an on -site inspection of the
treatment facility. The inspection found the Ward WFP to be in complete compliance with the NPDES
permit. The attached EPA inspection form notes the eight (8) areas that were, evaluated for this
inspection. The findings and observations are outlined below:
I. Permit
The City of High Point submitted a permit renewal request that was received in our Central Office on
February 28, 2011. The NPDES permit expired on August 31, 2011. Please continue to operate under
the expired permit until the permit is reissued.
II. Self -Monitoring Program
The monthly self -monitoring reports (DMR's) were reviewed for the period January 2011 through
December 2011. The facility was found to be in complete compliance with final NPDES effluent limits for
the above period (See data summary attached). In regards to the permit monitoring requirements, it
was noted that all sampling was performed per the frequencies specified in the permit.
Ill. Flow Measurement
The WFP facility has two separate outfalls, each with a parshall flume. The NPDES permit currently
requires instantaneous flow monitoring, however, the permit prohibits a simultaneous discharge from
both -outfalls. The effluent flow from outfall #001/south lagoon is simply estimated using the parshall
flume. Effluent flow from the outfall #002/north lagoon is measured using an ultrasonic meter at this
parshall flume.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
NorthCarolina
,,vatmally
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Wendell Pickett
Page 2
February 3, 2012
IV. Sludge Handling and Disposal
Solids from the settling ponds are periodically removed every two to three years by dewatering with
portable centrifuges. The dewatered sludge is then disposed of at the City of High Point landfill.
V. Operations and Maintenance
The facility appeared to be competently operated and maintained. No problems or concerns were noted.
VI. Facility Site Review
The existing NPDES wastewater treatment components consist of the following: two 10 MG settling
basins (operated in series or separately), tablet dechlorination and effluent flow measurement.
VII. Records/Reports
A review of the facility files indicates that all records are being maintained according to the permit. A
comparison of the November and December 2011 self -monitoring reports with the corresponding
laboratory data sheets showed that all values were transcribed onto the DMR's correctly.
Vill. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The system discharges into an unnamed tributary to Richland Creek, class "WS-IV *" waters in the Cape
Fear River Basin. The effluent was crystal clear on the day of the inspection.
Should you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Mike Mickey or me at (336)
771-5000.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Central Files

City of High Point — Frank L. Ward WFP
NPDES Permit No. NCO081256
Self -Monitoring Data Summary
January 2011 — December 2011
Parameters
Monthly Avg.
Permit Limit
Monthly Avg. Limit
Violations per DMR
Daily Maximum
Permit Limit
Daily Max. Limit
Violations per DMR
Flow (MGD)
-
NA
-
NA
TSS (mg/L)
30.0
None
45.0
None
Set. Solids (ml/L)
0.1
None
0.2
None
Turbidity (NTU)
-
NA
-
NA
R. Chlorine (ug/L)
-
NA
17.0
None
Aluminum (ug/L)
-
NA
-
NA
T. Nitrogen (mg/L)
-
NA
-
NA
T. Phosphorus(mg/L)
-
NA
-
NA

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C.20460
OMB No.2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I N I 2 15 I 11 NCO081256 111 121 12/02/02 117 181 C I 19101 20I
Remarks
211 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I _[_]6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------- —---------- Reserved ---------------------
67I 169 701 I 711 I 721 N I 73 LJJ 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Frank L. Ward WTP
09:00 AM 12/02/02
06/09/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
2011 E Kivett Dr
High Point NC 27260
09:50 AM 12/02/02
11/08/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Robert Wendell Pickett/ORC/336-883-3410/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Chris Thompson,PO Box 230 High Point NC 27261//336-883-3215/3368833149 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program E Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review ■ Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Michael M Mickey WSRO WQ//336-771-50001
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

Permit: NCO081256
Inspection Date: 02/02/2012
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Owner - Facility: Frank L. Ward WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ n ❑ n
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n
Comment: The City of High Point submitted a permit renewal application that was
received in our Central Office on February 28, 2011. The previously active NPDES
permit expired on August 31, 2011. The City of High Point is authorized to continue to
operate under the expired permit until such time as the new permit is issued.
Record Keeping
Yes No
NA
Nt
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?
■
110
Q
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
❑
■
(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
In
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
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?
n
ri
■
n
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Permit: NCO081256
Inspection Date: 02/02/2012
Record Keeping
Owner - Facility: Frank L. Ward WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Comment: All records are being maintained per the NPDES permit. A comparision of
the November and December 2011 self -monitoring reports with the corresponding
laboratory data showed that all values were transcribed onto the DMR's correctly. The
facility also has the required field certification to perform testing of settleable solids and
total residual chlorine for reporting on the DMR's.
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Yes No NA NE
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n n 0 n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Wastewater from the WTP process is generated from "sludge blowdown"
from the upflow clarifier and filter backwash from the filters. The NPDES wastewater
treatment components consist of the following: two 10 MG settling basins (can be
operated in series or separately), tablet dechlorination and two parshall flumes (one for
each outfall).
Solids are removed from the lagoons approximately every two to three years by a
contractor that brings in portable centrifuges to dewater the accumulated solids.
Disposal occurs at the High Point landfill.
De -chlorination
Yes
No NA
NE
Type of system ?
Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
❑
❑ ■
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
n
Comment: Tablet dechorination tubes have been installed prior to each parshall flume.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
■
n n
n
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent 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 ■
Page # 4

Permit: NCO081256
Inspection Date: 02/02/2012
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Owner - Facility: Frank L. Ward WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Comment: The NPDES permit currently requires instantaneous flow measurement.
Effluent flow from the north lagoon (outfall #002) is measured by an ultrasonic meter
prior to the parshall flume. Effluent flow from the south lagoon (outfall #001) is
estimated by measuring the water heigh at that parshall flume.
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: The treated effluent from the outfalls is discharged into an unnamed
tributary of Richland Creek, Class WS-IV * waters of the Cape Fear River Basin. The
effluent from outfall #002 was crystal clear on the day of the inspection. It should be
noted that the permit prohibits the simultaneous discharge from both outfalls at the
same time.
Yes No NA NE
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Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
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and regulations pertaining to the responsib' ies of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
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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."
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Mail or fax the original to: WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Fax: [phone]
Mail orfax a copy to the Asheville
appropriate Regional Office: 2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa 28778
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Wilmington 28405-2845
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610 B Center Ave
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Mooresville 28115
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Winston-Salem
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Winston-Salem 27107
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Mickey, Mike
From: Sledge, Bob
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 2:03 PM
To: Weaver, Charles; Mickey, Mike
Subject: RE: City of High Point - Ward WTP - NCOO81256
Hi Mike,
That's one that's become hung up mostly because I hate doing these WTP permits. We've got a few facilities pushing
back on the requirements in the WTP policy and I'm trying to be reasonable and consistent with about a half dozen of
them.
I'll try to get it moving next week.
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 1:59 PM
To: Mickey, Mike
Cc: Sledge, Bob
Subject: RE: City of High Point - Ward WTP - NC0O81256
Bob Sledge has that one.
The application arrived here on 2/24/2011. No idea why it doesn't show up in BIMS.
CHW
From: Mickey, Mike
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 1:41 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: City of High Point - Ward WTP - NCOO81256
Charles — Can you remind me who is assigned the renewal for the above WTP. High Point called wanting an update.
BIMS does not show a log in date for the renewal application. Thanks, Mike.
Mike Mickey
Mike. [e-mail]
NC Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address maybe subject to the North
Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

W `
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
March 1, 2011
ROBERT W PICKETT
WATER PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
CHP WATER FILTRATION PLANT
PO BOX 230
HIGH POINT NC 27261
RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of ENR
mAR 0 7 2011
Resources Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO081256
Frank L. Ward WTP
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Pickett:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on February 28, 2011. A member of the
NPDES Unit willreview 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 Bob Sledge at
[phone].
Sincerely,
st�� 'z
�Pa�
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
W�inst`."�le`mRegional Office/Surface Water Protection
17PDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �q
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

-,Robert Wendell Pickett
Water Filtration Plant
2011 EAST KIVETT DRIVE
HIGH POINT, NC 27260
NORTH CAROLINNS INTERNATIONAL CITYTm
February 22, 2011
Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: City of High Point Frank L. Ward Water Filtration Plant
Permit Renewal Application
NPDES # NC0081256, Guilford County
To Whom It May Concern:
The NPDES permit for the City of High Point Frank L. Ward Water Filtration Plant expires on August
31, 2011. In accordance with State and Federal regulations, the City is requesting NPDES renewal for
the subject facility. This permit renewal application includes: Short Form C — WTP, map of exact
location of outfalls, schematic of flows through the facility with chemical addition points and a copy of
Solids Handling Plan.
We look forward to working with you on the renewal of Frank L. Ward Water Filtration Plant's NPDES
permit.. Please contact me at 336-883-3410 if you need any additional information.
Sinc relyd, !
Robert W. Pickett
Water Plant Superintendent
Cc: Terry Houk, Assistant Director Public Services
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' • NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INCO081256
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
City of High Point
Frank L. Ward WTP
2011 East Kivett Drive
High Point
North Carolina 27261
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
Guilford
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 City of High Point
Mailing Address 2011 East Kivett Drive
City High Point
State / Zip Code North Carolina
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑
5. Type of treatment plant:
Private ❑
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' • NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
® Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface, Two Lakes 1) High Point City Lake 2) Oak Hollow Lake
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Raw water is brought in from either lake into an upflow clarifier where alum and a polymer
is added for coagulation and flocculation. Water is settled using a floc blanket. ®slater is
then sent to the filters for filtration and disinfection. Caustic is added for pH control,
Hydrofluosilic Acid is added for dental health and a corrision inhibtor is added for
corrision contol. Water is then pumped to the distribution system.
S. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Sludge blowdown from our treatment process and filter backwash is how our wastewater is
generated. It is diverted into 2- 10 milliom gallon ponds for settling.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 2
Outfall Identification number(s) 001,002
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ® Intermittent ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
11. Plant design potable flowrate 32 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 1.0 MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
unnamed tributary to Richland Creek, Discharge 001 - N35 58.053, W79 58.326, discharge
002 - N35 58.201, W79 58.317 Map attached.
Page 2 of 4 C-WTP 03/05

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C e WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals, that have the
potential to be discharged.
Aluminum Sulfate
Caustic soda ( Sodium Hydroxide)
Bleach ( Sodium Hypochlorite)
Polyphosphate
Hydrofluosilic Acid
Aqua Ammonia
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15.
New applicants must contact 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
Page 3 of 4 C-WTP W/O

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SNORT 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.)
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City of High Point
Frank L. Ward Water Filtration Plant
Solids Handling Plan
NCO081256
The Frank L. Ward Water Filtration Plant has (2) -10 million gallon settling ponds
for alum sludge which includes process waste and filter backwash. Solids are
accumulated for a period of about 2 years or until the ponds are approximately
three quarters full. At this time, the City of High Point bids the sludge removal out
and awards contract to low bidder. The company that wins the contract brings in
portable centrifuges and dewaters the sludge which in turn is disposed of at the
local landfill.

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City of High Point
Public Services Department
PLANTS DIVISION
P.ECEIVED
N.C. Dent. of ENR
NOV 0 12010
Winston-Salem
October 28, 2010 Regional Office
LCD6ENR
f r Carter
— Doi s3vn of Water Quality
a�Iem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street
Winston Salem, NC 27107
Dear Mrs. Carter:
NORTH CAROLINNS INTERNATIONAL CITY"
Referencing our phone call and email communications on October 25th of this week, we are submitting data for a
residual chlorine analysis reportedly performed on the sample for the Ward Filter Plant Washwater Recovery
Basin Lagoon Effluent recognizing that the actual worksheet cannot be found.
We are unsure of how it was lost and have been unable to recover it in our normal review process. We are sure
the analysis was performed as the value was recorded for the person collecting the sample on his. chain -of -
custody.
The supporting email documentation of our communication and also with Gary Francis of the DWQ Certification
Section in Raleigh is attached.
Respectfully,
William Frazier
Lab Services Manager
P.O.230, High Point, NC 27261 USA
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] TDD:336.883.8517

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BILL FRAZIER
From:
Carter, Jenifer [e-mail]]
Sent:
Monday, October 25, 2010 3:28 PM
To:
BILL FRAZIER
Cc:
Tedder, Steve; Francies, Gary
Subject:
RE: Cl2 for a DMR
W
I agree with Gary, that the data can be qualified on the DMR. Qualifying the data is acceptable for such rare
occurrences. Obviously, if a pattern developed, that would be a different story.
We would not determine whether or not a DMR is checked 'compliant' or'not compliant' on the DMR itself. That is up
to the person signing the DMR. DWQ does make its own determination if sampling frequencies/limits were met when
data is entered into our database, and that may or may not (but should) match which box is checked on the DMR.
I hope that helps. Let us know if you have any questions.
Jenifer Carter
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NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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: BILL FRAZIER [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 3:10 PM
To: Carter, Jenifer
Subject: FW: Cl2 for a DMR
Jenifer:
It'll make the most sense read from the bottom up. Thanx for taking a look at this for me and I appreciate your leniency.
bf
From: Francies, Gary [mailto:gary.francies(�)ncdenr.govl
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 10:19 AM

To: BILL FRAZIER
Subject: RE: Cl2 for a DMR.
Bill
Are you just making these up to test me or stretch my brain!!!! Just kidding. I would recommend you report the data and
attach an explanation as to what happened — similar to what you have here — I agree I would not mark the DMR as non
compliant — let the data receivers — that is WSRO make that determination — I don't think they would — it just needs to
be qualified and explained. If you do not report it you could get a frequency violation and you actually did perform the
analysis —you just lost the "proof"
Take care and have a good weekend
Gary
Note: My email address has changed to [e-mail]
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.
Gary Francies - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Laboratory Certification
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
From: BILL FRAZIER Imailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 9:44 AM
To: Francies, Gary
Cc: DAWN WILSON
Subject: 02 for a DMR
Gary:
I wish I could explain it in some scientific way other than the full moon but I cannot. Bottom line: I have a missing
residual chlorine worksheet. Here's the facts:
- The analysis was done but the worksheet is gone
- The data was transferred to the DMR as is our internal policy and the worksheet submitted for review.
- The person collecting the actual sample transfers the reading as it happens to his COC for his personal
knowledge.
- The only place a handwritten reading exists is as transferred on that COC but no required certification
documentation exists.
- In a similar decision recently out of WSRO, data was allowed on a DMR without proper analytical documentation
as there was supplementary documentation and qualified. The DMR was not marked as Non -compliant.

Please tell me how you want us to handle it. Include the data or not. I'll let WSRO decide on whether it gets marked as
N/C.
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EFFLUENT S N.C. Deot of ENR
NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO081256 DISCHARGE NO.002 MONTH September YE 2010 Winston-Salem
FACILITY NAME Frank L. Ward WTP CLASS I COUNTY Guilford Regional C-ffrlce
CERTIFIED LABORATORY (1) City of High Point Water Quality Laboratory CERTIFICATION NO. 55
(list additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Robert W. Pickett GRADE I CERTIFICATION NO.27377
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES per daily Chain of Custodf ORC PHONE [phone]
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: 1� ej _ G
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES ix
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (SICiNATM OF OPnATQR IN MVONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERI PTliAT THIS REPORT IS
RALEIGH NC 27699-1617 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages, if applicable)
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements F]
Noncompliant
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens
public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee
became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee
becomes aware of the circumstances.
If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for
improvements to be made as required by Part H.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in
accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and
complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines
and imprisonment for knowing violations."
f pepv
Permittee (Please print or type)
Signature of ittee** Date
(Required unless submitted electronically)
City of High Point - Public Services Dept.
PO Box 230 - High Point, NC 27261 [phone] terry.houk@highpointmLM August 31, 2011
Permittee Address Phone Number e-mail address Permit Expiration Date
Certified Laboratory (2)
Certified Laboratory (3)
Certified Laboratory (4)
Certified Laboratory (5)
ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
PARAMETER CODES
Certification No.
Certification No.
Certification No.
Certification No.
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at [phone] or by visiting the Surface Water
Protection Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wqs and linking to the unit's information pages.
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to be
entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period.
** ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
* * * Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then the delegation of the signatory authority must be on
file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(2)(D).
Page 2

City of High, Point
Public Services Department
PLANTS DIVISION
NORTH CAROLINNS INTERNATIONAL CITr
October 28, 2010
Mrs. Jenifer Carter
NCDENR — Division of Water Quality
Winston Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street
Winston Salem, NC 27107
Dear Mrs. Carter:
Referencing our phone call and email communications on October 25th of this week, we are submitting data for a
residual chlorine analysis reportedly performed on the sample for the Ward Filter Plant Washwater Recovery
Basin Lagoon Effluent recognizing that the actual worksheet cannot be found.
We are unsure of how it was lost and have been unable to recover it in our normal review process. We are sure
the analysis was performed as the value was recorded for the person collecting the sample on his chain -of -
custody.
The supporting email documentation of our communication and also with Gary Francis of the DWQ Certification
Section in Raleigh is attached.
Respectfully,
William Frazier
Lab Services Manager
P.O.230, High Point, NC 27261 USA
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] TDD:336.883.8517

BILL FRAZIER
From:
Carter, Jenifer [e-mail]]
Sent:
Monday, October 25, 2010 3:28 PM
To:
BILL FRAZIER
Cc:
Tedder, Steve; Francies, Gary
Subject:
RE: Cl2 for a DMR
an
I agree with Gary, that the data can be qualified on the DMR. Qualifying the data is acceptable for such rare
occurrences. Obviously, if a pattern developed, that would be a different story.
We would not determine whether or not a DMR is checked 'compliant' or'not compliant' on the DMR itself. That is up
to the person signing the DMR. DWQ does make its own determination if sampling frequencies/limits were met when
data is entered into our database, and that may or may not (but should) match which box is checked on the DMR.
I hope that helps. Let us know if you have any questions.
Jenifer Carter
FA
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NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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: BILL FRAZIER,[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 3:10 PM
To: Carter, Jenifer
Subject: FW: Cl2 for a DMR
Jenifer:
it'll make the most sense read from the bottom up. Thanx for taking a look at this for me and I appreciate your leniency.
bf
From: Francies, Gary [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 10:19 AM
1

To: BILL FRAZIER
Subject: RE: Cl2 for a DMR
Bill
Are you just making these up to test me or stretch my brain!!!! Just kidding. I would recommend you report the data and
attach an explanation as to what happened — similar to what you have here — I agree I would not mark the DMR as non
compliant — let the data receivers — that is WSRO make that determination — I don't think they would — it just needs to
be qualified and explained. If you do not report it you could get a frequency violation and you actually did perform the
analysis — you just lost the "proof'
Take care and have a good weekend
Gary
Note: My email address has changed to gM.franciesP_ncdenr.gov
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.
Gary Francies - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Laboratory Certification
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
From: BILL FRAZIER jmailto:bill.frazierCd)highpointnc.govl
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 9:44 AM
To: Francies, Gary
Cc: DAWN WILSON
Subject: Cl2 for a DMR
Gary:
I wish I could explain it in some scientific way other than the full moon but I cannot. Bottom line: I have a missing
residual chlorine worksheet. Here's the facts:
- The analysis was done but the worksheet is gone
- The data was transferred to the DMR as is our internal policy and the worksheet submitted for review.
- The person collecting the actual sample transfers the reading as it happens to his COC for his personal
knowledge.
- The only place a handwritten reading exists is as transferred on that COC but no required certification
documentation exists.
- In a similar decision recently out of WSRO, data was allowed on a DMR without proper analytical documentation
as there was supplementary documentation and qualified. The DMR was not marked as Non -compliant.

Please tell me how you want us to handle it. Include the data or not. I'll let WSRO decide on whether it gets marked as
N/C.
bf

Carter, Jenifer
From:
Tedder, Steve
Sent:
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 7:10 AM
To:
BILL FRAZIER
Cc:
Francies, Gary; Carter, Jenifer
Subject:
RE: C12 for a DMR
Gary is right on the money.
No one said we were going to be lenient, he just told you how to handle on the DMR.
Tedder
Just Kidding
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.TedderPNCDENR.Rov
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
(336)-771-4950
Fax [phone]
From: Carter, Jenifer
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 3:28 PM
To: BILL FRAZIER
Cc: Tedder, Steve; Francies, Gary
Subject: RE: Cl2 for a DMR
I agree with Gary, that the data can be qualified on the DMR. Qualifying the data is acceptable for such rare
occurrences. Obviously, if a pattern developed, that would be a different story.
We would not determine whether or not a DMR is checked 'compliant' or'not compliant' on the DMR itself. That is up
to the person signing the DMR. DWQ does make its own determination if sampling frequencies/limits were met when
data is entered into our database, and that may or may not (but should) match which box is checked on the DMR.
I hope that helps. Let us know if you have any questions.
Jenifer Carter
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NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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: BILL FRAZIER [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 3:10 PM
To: Carter, Jenifer
Subject: FW: 02 for a DMR
Jenifer:
`�
It'll make the most sense read from the bottom up. Thanx for taking a look at this for me and I appreciate your leniency.
bf
From: Francies, Gary [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 10:19 AM
To: BILL FRAZIER
Subject: RE: 02 for a DMR
mu
Are you just making these up to test me or stretch my brain!!!! Just kidding. I would recommend you report the data and
attach an explanation as to what happened — similar to what you have here — I agree I would not mark the DMR as non
compliant — let the data receivers —that is WSRO make that determination — I don't think they would — it just needs to
be qualified and explained. If you do not report it you could get a frequency violation and you actually did perform the
analysis — you just lost the "proof'
Take care and have a good weekend
Gary
Note: My email address has changed to gary.francies@,nedenr.gov
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.
Gary Francies - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Laboratory Certification
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]

r
Fax: [phone]
r'
From: BILL FRAZIER [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 9:44 AM
To: Francies, Gary
Cc: DAWN WILSON
Subject: 02 for a DMR
Gary:
I wish I could explain it in some scientific way other than the full moon but I cannot. Bottom line: I have a missing
residual chlorine worksheet. Here's the facts:
- The analysis was done but the worksheet is gone
- The data was transferred to the DMR as is our internal policy and the worksheet submitted for review.
- The person collecting the actual sample transfers the reading as it happens to his COC for his personal
knowledge.
- The only place a handwritten reading exists is as transferred on that COC but no required certification
documentation exists.
- In a similar decision recently out of WSRO, data was allowed on a DMR without proper analytical documentation
as there was supplementary documentation and qualified. The DMR was not marked as Non -compliant.
Please tell me how you want us to handle it. Include the data or not. I'll let WSRO decide on whether it gets marked as
N/C.
bf
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
29 October 2009
Mr. Terry Houk, Assistant Director of Public Services
City of High Point
PO Box 230
High Point, NC 27261-0230
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
City of High Point — Frank L. Ward WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO081256
Guilford County
Dear Mr, Houk:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) was performed on the City of High Point's Frank L. Ward water treatment plant
on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by Corey Basinger of the Winston-Salem Regional Office. Mr. Wendell Pickett, ORC
represented the City 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.
I. Permit
The NPDES permit for the City of High Point's Frank L. Ward WTP became effective September 1, 2006 and expires on
-:..August 31, 2011.
II. Records/Reports
A review of the laboratory reports and Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the City of High Point's Frank L. Ward
WTP revealed no discrepancy between the generated data and the data submitted to DWQ. A copy of the laboratory data is
kept on file at the wastewater plant. Maintenance records are in the form of work orders and are kept at the Maintenance
Dept. No deficiencies were noted with respect to the record keeping.
I.II. Facility Site Review
The Frank L. Ward WTP has two 10 million gallon settling lagoons (14 feet deep) in series that are used to treat the filter
backwash from the clarifiers. The facility is currently permitted to discharge filter backwash wastewater to an unnamed
tributary to Richland Creek from the following outfalls:
1) Outfall 001 — discharge from the South Lagoon
2) Outfall 002 —discharge from the North Lagoon
IV. Effluent / Receiving Stream
The WTP discharges to an unnamed tributary to Richland Creek (Class C waters in the Cape Fear River Basin). The
receiving waters appeared clear of solids and debris on the date of the subject inspection.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Oppo,tunity k Aftinnative Action Employer
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City of High Point — Frank L. Ward WWTP
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
October 29, 2009
Page 2 of 2
V. Flow Measurement
Flow is measured instantaneously at Outfall 001 with a Parshall flume. Flow is measured instantaneously at Outfall 002
using the rational method.
VI. Self-Monitorina Program
Effluent samples are collected at the specified locations depending upon which outfall is being used. Upstream and
downstream samples are collected at the designated locations. All sampling locations are marked with metal poles with
cleared access. All monitoring was performed in compliance with the NPDES Permit No. NC0081256. A review of the
discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) for the time period of July 2008 through July 2009 demonstrated that the Frank L.
Ward WTP experienced no effluent permit limit violations.
VII. Laboratory
The City of High Point Laboratory conducts all of the sample analyses. The laboratory was not reviewed at the time of the
subject inspection.
VIII. Operations and Maintenance
Preventive maintenance schedules are set up based on manufacturers specifications and are printed out automatically once a
month from the Central shop and given to the maintenance personnel at the Frank L. Ward WTP. Most maintenance work
is performed by the mechanical and electrical personnel that are assigned to the WTP from the City's Maintenance Dept.
Equipment operations are monitored using a SCADA system.
IX. Sludge Utilization/Disbosal
Sludge removal is expected to begin in early 2010.
X. Other
The last compliance inspection was conducted on October 31, 2007.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this report, please contact Corey Basinger at 336-771-4963
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Supervisor
Cc: Wendell Pickett, City of High Point, PO Box 230, HP, NC 27261
RHO'
Central Files

Form Approved
OMB No.2040-0057
�A
Approval Expires
' 8-31-98
United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington_ D.C.. 20460
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES No. Yr/Mo/Day Inspection Type Inspector FacilityType
N 5 NCO081256 09-10-28 C S 1
Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA ..........Reserved...........
5 N N_
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
Entry Time:
Permit Effective
0920 hrs.
Date: Sept 1, 2006
City of High Point —
Frank L. Ward Water Treatment Plant
Exit Time:
Permit Expiration
1020 hrs.
Date: August 31, 2011
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s): Title(s): Phone No(s):
Mr. Robert W. (Wendell) Pickett ORC 336-883-3410
Name, Address of Responsible Official:
Title: Assistant Director of Public Services
Mr. Terry Houk
City of High Point
Phone No. 336-883-3109
Contacted? No
PO Box 230
High Point, NC 27261
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection
• Permit • Flow Measurement • Operations/Maintenance
• Records/Reports • Self -Monitoring Program • Sludge Handling/Disposal
• Facility Site Review • Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
Permit..................................Current permit expires August 31, 2011.
Records/Reports..................The� operators daily records are maintained as per permit conditions.
Facility Site Review ............ No problems noted with respect to facility site review.
Effluent/Receiving Waters.. No samples collected. Receiving stream showed no visible impact on date of inspection.
Flow Measurement .............. Effluent flow is measured by the rational method and a parshall flume.
Self -Monitoring Program.... The DMR's are submitted as required by NPDES permit
Operations/Maintenance..... No problems were noted with respect to operations and maintenance.
Sludge Disposal .................. Solids removal should begin in early 2010.
(SEE DATA SUMMARY ATTACKED FOR THE PERIOD 07/08 — 07/09)
Name s nd Signature(s) of Inspectors:
Agency/Office/Telephone:
DWQ / WSRO / [phone]
Date:
Signature of Revie er:
Agency/Office:
Date:
�I%iL_
DWQ / WSRO / [phone]
A,

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Permit: NCO081256 Owner - Facility: Frank L. Ward WTP
Inspection Date: 10/28/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Compliance Schedules
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is there a compliance schedule for this facility?
■
Is the facility compliant with the permit and conditions for the review period?
■
n
D
n
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
n
n
0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■
❑
❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
..
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
O
Q
®
❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
®n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
p
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
®�
❑
❑
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
®
❑
Q
Cl
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
®
n
n
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
®n
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
®�
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
®
n ❑ 0
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
® ❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ® ❑ ❑ Q
Page # 3

Permit: NCO081256 Owner - Facility: Frank L. Ward WTP
Inspection Date: 10/28/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes No
NA
NE
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
❑
El
C3
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
0
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
❑
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
n
❑
n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
n
n
n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
Q
n
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
❑
■
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
0
❑
■
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
n
n
■
n
Is the flow meter operational?
nn■n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
n
n
Comment: Flow measured using the rational method and a parshall flume.
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of lagoons?
Aerated
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
2
Are lagoons operated in?
Series
# Is a re -circulation line present?
0
0
■
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
■
n
n
n
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
❑
n
®
Q
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
■
❑
n
n
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
®n
n
n
Are dikes free of seepage?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of erosion?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
■
n
Q
n
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
■
n
n
n
Page # 4

a
Permit: NCO081256
Inspection Date: 10/28/2009
Owner- Facility: Frank L. Ward WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? ®❑ n ❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
❑
n
❑
Is proper volume collected?
®❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean.
n❑■❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
❑
❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
®❑
❑
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Comment:
Page # 5

RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of ENR
City of High .Point
A To C No. 081256A01 APR 2 5
Issued February 5, 2008 Winston-5alom
Regional Office �`'"EB r
-
Engineer's Certification.?
1, (Y) I C-kC4e l ' ! , S 1 u, s h e r' , 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 the Frank L. Ward WTP, located on
East Kivett Drive in Guilford County for City of High Point, hereby state that, to the best of my
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Installation of dechlorination system utilizing sodium sulfite pursuant to the fast
track applicailon received on January 28, 2008, and in conformity with the
Minimum Design Criteria for Dechl.orination 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.
6< Z/
Signature��f!�.,�Registration No.
Date 7�
Send to: Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-16 33
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d
Terry Houk
Director of Water Resources
City of High Point
PO Box 230
High Point, North Carolina 27261
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Houk:
(p7z-
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
February 5, 2008
Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 081256AOI
City of High Point
Frank L. Ward WTP
Dechlorination Facilities
Guilford County
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
RECEItYED —
N.C. Deot. o+
EEB 0 7 2008
Winston-S,
Regional O-i
A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was.
received on January 28, 2008, by the Division. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existing Frank L. Ward WTP, with discharge of backwash
water into unnamed tributary to Richland Creek in the Cape Fear 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 January 28, 2008, 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. NCO081256 issued August 9, 2006, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0081256.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take iinmediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number [phone] shall be notified
at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
NorthCarolina
Naturally
North Carolina Division of Water Quality t617 ivlail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncvaterguality.org 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
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Mr. Houk
February 5, 2008
Page 2
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 State
Holidays.
Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0140, upon completion of construction and prior to operation
of these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit
shall be submitted to the address provided on the form.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by
the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class Il, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of TI5A: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 times,
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 North
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 obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Constrict may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
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.

31
Mr. Houk
February 5, 2008
Page 3
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
AR/cgm
cc: Michael L. Slusher, P.E., Davis -Martin -Powell & Associates, High Point
Guilford County Health Department
<'�W s3 Qna egg a:ftfiee, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Anita E. Reed, P.E.
ATC File

City of High Point
A To C No. 081256A01
Issued February 5, 2008
Engineer's Certification
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 the Frank L. Ward WTP, located on
East Kivett Drive in Guilford County for City of High Point, 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 January 28, 2008, 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.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Send to: Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633

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Mr. Terry Houk, Assistant Director of Public Services
City of High Point
PO Box 230
High Point, NC 27261-0230
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
City of High Point - Frank L. Ward WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO081256
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Houk:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
31 October 2007
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
A Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) was performed on the City of High Point's Frank L. Ward water treatment plant
on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 by Corey Basinger of the Winston-Salem Regional Office. Mr. Wendell Pickett, ORC
represented the City 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.
I. Permit
The NPDES permit for the City of High Point's Frank L. Ward WTP became effective September 1, 2006 and expires on
August 31, 2011.
II. Records/Reports
A review of the laboratory reports and Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the City of High Point's Frank L. Ward
WTP revealed no discrepancy between the generated data and the data submitted to DWQ. A copy of the laboratory data is
kept on file at the wastewater plant. Maintenance records are in the form of work orders and are kept at the Maintenance
Dept. No deficiencies were noted with respect to the record keeping.
III. Facility Site Review
The Frank L. Ward WTP has two 10 million gallon settling lagoons (14 feet deep) in series that are used to treat the filter
backwash from the clarifiers. The facility is currently permitted to discharge filter backwash wastewater to an unnamed
tributary to Richland Creek from the following outfalls:
1) Outfall 001 —discharge from the South Lagoon
2) Outfall 002 — discharge from the North Lagoon
IV. Effluent / Receiving Stream
The WTP discharges to an unnamed tributary to Richland Creek (Class C waters in the Cape Fear River Basin). The
receiving waters appeared clear of solids and debris on the date of the subject inspection.
V. Flow Measurement
Flow is measured instantaneously at Outfall 001 with a Parshall flume. Flow is measured instantaneously at Outfall 002
using the rational method.
No°C Carolina
Nturu!!y
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Phone [phone] Customer Service
Winston-Salem Regional Office Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Fax [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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City of High Point — Frank L. Ward WWTP
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
October 31, 2007
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VI. Self -Monitoring Program
Effluent samples are collected at the specified locations depending upon which outfall is being used. Upstream and
downstream samples are collected at the designated locations. All sampling locations are marked with metal poles with
cleared access. All monitoring was performed in compliance with the NPDES Permit No. NC0081256. A review of the
discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) for the time period of August 2006 through August 2007 demonstrated that the Frank
L. Ward WTP experienced no effluent permit limit violations.
VII. Laboratory
The City of High Point Laboratory conducts all of the sample analyses. The laboratory was not reviewed at the time of the
subject inspection.
VIII. Operations and Maintenance
Preventive maintenance schedules are set up based on manufacturers specifications and are printed out automatically once a
month from the Central shop and given to the maintenance personnel at the Frank L. Ward WTP. Most maintenance work
is performed by the mechanical and electrical personnel that are assigned to the WTP from the City's Maintenance Dept.
Equipment operations are monitored using a SCADA system.
IX. Sludge Utilization/Disposal
Sludge removal from both lagoon #1 was in progress during the inspection. Solids from lagoon #2 will be removed before
the end of 2007. No problems were noted with respect to sludge disposal.
X. Other
The newly reissued permit includes a Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) limit of 17ug/L effective March 1, 2008. In order to
meet this new TRC limit, the facility must have some means to dechlorinate. Currently, the only chlorinated water being
discharged into the lagoons is filter backwash water. The City conducted a short term "pilot study" to assist in determining
if the proposed system is capable of achieving compliance with the new TRC limit. Results of this study demonstrate that
the system has consistently met the new TRC limit. All that remains to be completed is the submittal of an Authorization to
Construct for the proposed system. Please provide a copy of this submittal to this Office.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this report, please contact Corey Basinger at 336-771-4963.
S*in cerel ,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Supervisor
Cc: Wendell Pickett, City of High Point, PO Box 230, HP, NC 27261
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Central Files

Form Approved
OMB No.2040-0057
Approval Expires
8-31-98
United States Environmental Protection ABenev. Washineton. D.C.. 20460
Section A: National Data S stem'Coding
Transaction Code NPDES No. Yr/Mo/Day' Inspection Type Inspector FacilityType
N 5 NCO081256 07-10-31 C S 1
Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA ..........Reserved...........
4 N N
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
Entry Time:
Permit Effective
1020 hrs.
Date: Sept 1, 2006
City of High Point —
Frank L. Ward Water Treatment Plant
Exit Time:
Permit Expiration
1105 hrs.
Date: August 31, 2011
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s): Title(s): Phone No(s):
Mr. Robert W. (Wendell) Pickett ORC 336-883-3410
Name, Address of Responsible Official:
Title: Assistant Director of Public Services
Mr. Terry Houk
City of High Point
Phone No. 336-883-3109
Contacted? No
PO Box 230
High Point, NC 27261
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection
• Permit • Flow Measurement 4 Operations/Maintenance
• Records/Reports • Self -Monitoring Program • Sludge Handling/Disposal
• Facility Site Review • Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
Permit..................................Current permit expires August 31, 2011.
Records/Reports ..................The operators daily records are maintained as ,per permit conditions.
Facility Site Review ............ No problems noted with respect to facility site review.
Effluent/Receiving Waters.. No samples collected. Receiving stream showed no visible impact on date of inspection.
Flow Measurement .............. Effluent flow is measured by the rational method and a parshall flume.
Self -Monitoring Program.... The DMR's are submitted as required by NPDES permit
Operations/Maintenance..... No problems were noted with respect to operations and maintenance.
Sludge Disposal .................. Solids removal in progress during inspection. Should be complete with both lagoons by end of 2007.
(SEE DATA SUMMARY ATTACHED FOR THE PERIOD 08/06 - 08/08)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors:
Agency/Office/Telephone:
Date:
DWQ / WSRO /'[phone]
Signature of Re ewer:
Agency/Office:
Date:
DWQ / WSRO / [phone]

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Permit: NCO081256
Inspection Date: 10/31/2007
Owner- Facility: Frank L. Ward WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ R R R
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
❑
R
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
❑_
R
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment: TRC limit to take effect 3/1/08
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
®
❑
❑
R
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
R
R
R
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
®❑
R
R
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
®❑
R
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
®R
R
R
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?
®
❑
R
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
®❑
❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
®
R
R
R
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
R
R
R
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
®❑
❑
❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
®❑
❑
❑
Page # 3

Permit: NC0081256 Owner - Facility: Frank L. Ward WTP
Inspection Date: 10/3112007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for'review?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
❑
n
n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
❑
❑
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
❑
®
❑
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# 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?
❑
n
■
o
Comment: flow measured using the rational method and a Pars hall flume
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of lagoons?
Aerated
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
2
Are lagoons operated in?
Series
# Is a re -circulation line present?
❑
❑
®
n
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
■
❑
❑
❑
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
n
n
■
n
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
m
❑
❑
n
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
e
n
n
n
Are dikes free of seepage?
■
n
In
n
Are dikes free of erosion?
■
❑
n
n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
■
n
n
n
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
®❑
n
In
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
®
❑
n
n
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■
❑
n
n
Page # 4

I
Permit: NCO081256
Inspection Date: 10/31/2007
Owner- Facility: Frank L. Ward WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Yes
NO
NA
NL
Comment: solids being removed from lagoon during inspection. Will continue until
both lagoons are cleaned out.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
n
■
n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
n
n
■
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Page # 5

' d 6415 Old Plank Road, High Point, NC 27265
[phone] o Fax [phone] - www.dmp-inc.com
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N.C. Dept of ENR
Winston-Salem
Reoional Office
Ms. Anita Reed
NCDENR-CG&L
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633
Dear Ms. Reed:
January 25, 2008
Re: City of High Point, NC
Frank L. Ward WTP
DMP E-4240 BF
Transmitted with this letter are two copies of the Dechlorination Facilities Fast Track ATC
package on behalf of the City of High Point. This is for the Water Plant's backwash lagoon
effluent as described in the application.
If you have any questions, or need additional information, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
DAVIS=Sluer,
LL & ASSOCIATES
Micha
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CADocuiruents and 367\D0csyCGL1,3867 reuse Cornet(,nts Jan2008.doc
c: Mr. Terry .ftHouk (encl
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file

North Carolina Division Of Water Quality
Construction Grants & Loans Section
Dechlorination Facilities Fast -Track Authorization To Construct (ATC) Application Cover
(To Be Used On and After August 1, 2007)
INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate that you have included the following list of required application package items by
signing your initials in the space provided next to each item. Failure to submit all required items will lead to return
of the permit application.
A. Application Form - Submit one original and one copy of the completed and appropriately
executed application form. Any changes to this form will result in the application being returned.
The Division of Water Quality (the Division) will only accept application packages that have been
fully completed with all applicable items addressed. You DO NOT need to submit detailed plans
and specifications at this time. Plans and specifications shall be maintained on -site.
B. Certification Form - Submit the completed engineers certification form signed and sealed by a
professional engineer registered in the state of North Carolina.
C. Designated Representative - If the application is being filed by a party other than the owner, a
letter from the owner designating the applicant as his/her authorized representative must be
included.
D. Read, understood, and followed the Dechlorination System Minimum Design Criteria
(adopted 4/18/03 and as subsequently amended).
The completed application package should be sent to the following address:
North Carolina Division Of Water Quality
Construction Grants & Loans Section
By U.S. Postal Service: By Courier/Special Delivery:
1633 Mail Service Center 2728 Capital Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
For more information, visit our website at http://www.nccgl.neVEngineering/plans.htmi

North Carolina Division Of !:dater Quality
Construction Grants & Loans Section
Dechlorination Facilities Fast -Track
Authorization To Construct (ATC) Application Form
(To Be Used On and After August 1, 2007)
Date: 1/24/2008
Permittee/Owner Name: City of High Point
Contact Person: Robert Pickett, ORC
Address: PO Box 230
High Point, NC 27261
Telephone Number: [phone]
I NPDES Permit Number: NCO081256
Facility Name: Frank L.' Ward WTP
Facility Address (Physical Location): 2011 East Kivett Drive
High Point, NC
County project is located in: Guilford
Name of receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Richland
Creek
Name of river basin: Cape Fear
Professional Engineer of Record: Michael L. Slusher
Engineering Firm: Davis -Martin -Powell & Associates
Address: 6415 Old Plank Road
High Point, NC 27265
Telephone Number: [phone]
Date Issued: 9/1/2006
Project Description: Installation of Tablet Dechlorination Equipment on existing backwash waste lagoon discharges
Type of dechlorinating agent used (chemical): Sodium Sulfite (Na2SO3)
If other, please specify:

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North Carolina Division Of Water Quality
Construction Grants & Loans Section
®echiorination Facilities Fast -Track
Authorization To Construct (ATC) Certification
(To Be Used On and After August 1, 2007)
Professional Engineer's Certification:
I, Michael L. Slusher, attest that this application for Frank L. Ward-WTP Dechlorination has been
reviewed by me and is accurate, complete, and consistent with the information in the engineering plans,
calculations, and all other supporting documentation. I further attest that the proposed design has been
prepared in accordance with all applicable regulations and Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination
Facilities, adopted April 18, 2003. Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been
prepared by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I
have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
NOTE: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly
makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2
misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per
violation. Furthermore, failure to design the above referenced facilities in accordance with Minimum
Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities and good engineering practice could subject you to
—disciplinary action by the North Carolina Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
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Applicant's Certification:
I, Terry Houk, attest that this application for Frank L. Ward WTP Dechlorination has been reviewed by me
and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. By signing this certification I certify that
facilities have been designed in accordance with Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination
Facilities, adopted April 18, 2003, and commit to insure construction proceeds in accordance with said
criteria.
NOTE: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly
makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2
misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per
violation.
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