NC0067148_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 10/6/2020

Facility
Nebo Elementary School
NPDES Permit Number
NC0067148
Issued Date
05/01 /00
Expiration Date
12/31/04
County
McDowell
Mailing Address
McDowell County Schools
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709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, NC 28752
Responsible Official
Garvin Trinks, Maintenance Supervisor
Official's Phone Number 828.652.5504
ORC
Steve Nanny, James and James
ORC's Phone Number
828.697.0063
Location
NCSR 1536
Nebo, NC
Stream
UT to Shadrick Creek
Class
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Certified Mail # 7016 1370 000165717914
Return Receipt Requested
May 23, 2017
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, NC 28752
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0374
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
ROY COOPER
�a�+�xtor
MI:CHAEL S. RI.`EGAN:
S���ti2�at'9`
S. ,)AY ZIMMERMAN
Dtr'r ctor-
A review of the December 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 12/7/2016 45 55.5 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0310)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a
continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SOC).
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional Office at
828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforceme
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

Certified Mail # 7016 1370 0001 65719451
Return Receipt Requested
May 22, 2017
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, NC 28752
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0364
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the January 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended 1/5/2017_ 45 57.3 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (CO530)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations..
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Daniel Boss of the Asheville Regional Office at
828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
May 18, 2015
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion NC 28752
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit No: NCO067148
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on April 16, 2015. No
violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. The
facility appeared to be in Compliance with permit NC0067148.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your
staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
.Sincerely,
Timothy Heim
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Juanita James, ORC
Central Files
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Water Quality Regional Operations —Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/webtwq
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES " yr/mo/day Inspection Type I Inspector Fac Type
1 �N 2 15 1 3 I NC0067148 I11 12 15/04/16 17 18 ICI 19 I c I 201
21II.I�I I IuI I I I I I I I 1 1 I I I I I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 11 1 1 1 1 1_r6
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 OA — ----- ----Reserved-------------
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70 LJI 71 J72 LJN 73I 4 75I I I I I I I I80
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 bermit Number)
01:OOPM 15/04/16
10/01/01
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
320 S Main St
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Marion NC 28752
02:OOPM 15/04/16
14/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number($)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Officialfritle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Garvin Trinks,2107 Sugar Hill Rd Marion NC 28752//828-652-5504/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signatures) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Timothy H Heim ARO WQ//828-296-4665/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
B �a ilk
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) '
31 NCO067148 I11 12 15/04/16 17 18 I � I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Tim Heim and Linda Wiggs of the Asheville Regional Office performed the Compliance Evaluation
Inspection on April 16th, 2015, Bob Rowe of James & James Environmental and Garvin Trinks of the
Nebo School System were present during the inspection.
Effluent samples taken during the inspection and analyzed by the ARO lab reported the following
results:
BOD5 = 13 mg/L
Fecal Coliform =< Detection Limit
TSS =< Detection Limit
NH3 (as N) = 36 mg/L
The facility appears to be well maintained and operated
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Permit: NCO067148 Owner - Facility: Nebo Elementary School VWVTP
Inspection Date: 04/16/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters., for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids; pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other -that are applicable?
Comment: Process control parameters include pH and sludge iudge. The facility is overall well
maintained and housekeeping is good.
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Septic Tank
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
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Is septic.tank pumped on a schedule?
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Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
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Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
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Comment: The school maintenance staff regularly monitor the septic tank with a sludge iudge. The
school district owns'a pumper truck and regularly uses it to remove solids from the septic
tank and clean other parts of the facility as necessary.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
0
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Is the distribution box level and watertight?
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Is sand filter free of ponding?
0
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
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# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
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# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
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Permit: NCO067148
Inspection Date: 04/16/2015
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Owner -Facility: Nebo Elementary School VWVfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Comment: #2 sand filter was experiencing nonding in the month prior to the inspection was offline at the
time of the inspection. According to the ORC and school maintenance staff, the filter
operated without ponding for approximately 13 years before this occured. The #2 sand filter
was being rehabilitated with new media and applicator lines at the time of the inspection.
The #1 sand filter will be rehabilitated proactively after the end of the school Vear. This work
is being overseen by Bob DeWeese, P.E.
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
0
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Number of tubes in use?
2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
0
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? '
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Comment: An orange scum/foam was observed on the surface of the chlorine chamber at the time of
the inspection. A sludge iudge was used to assess solids buildup on the bottom of the
contact chamber. The results suggest a buildup of red clay soil material. The chlorine
contact chamber should be pumped out and the system should be assessed to determine if
inflow is occuring.
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
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?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
Tablet
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Inspection Date: 04/16/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
representative)?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory - FECf\' one van de Vaa'rt
Governor Divisi°" of Water Resources Se retary
June 12, 2015 .
Mr. Garvin Trinks
JUL - 1 2015
McDowell County Schools
2107 Sugar Hill Road Water Qualitv, Regional Operations
Marion, North Carolina 28752 --- As` ey'lle Rep;bn_ l of;ice
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Permit Number NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP - Class I
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum
of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15,
2007 (or as subsequently amended):
Please also note that proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge
monitoring reports (DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such
submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). Therefore, a requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the
NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to this
final permit. [See Special Condition A. (2.)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and
obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.or. web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr.
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following
web site: http•//www2 epa gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reportin -rule.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such
demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The
Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does
not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division
of Water Resources or any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permits that may be
required.
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Permit NCO067148
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended; the
McDowell County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
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McDowell County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Shadrick Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1, 2015.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2019.
Signed this day June 12, 2015.
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe proper1y damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply_
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement. -
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per'day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangennent violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class Il violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part H.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthennore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,will subject the Pennittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All pen -nit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.221.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
I. Certificd Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class 11, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Pennittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements,
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.611 or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
Other Information
Where the Pennittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Pennittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.411.
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the
performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels';
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable. potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Pennittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Prol4rams
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. lndustrial Waste Survey (JWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.S.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent pen -nit modification) the
Pennittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(l). [1.5A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS' 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or, treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee: shall maintain a current. All'ocation'Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUDs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916 and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5; 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143=215.67(a)]
Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905;;NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs.
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least onceper calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU pe'rmit-limited.
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC :0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant;
8. IU Self Monitoring and Rpporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii) 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9., Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive ;discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC' 02H .0903(b){7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617' Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain. the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b., Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division$,
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (lUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data. Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users` (SIUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
]Us in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the. Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards daring the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the.
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 0211.0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
1.2., Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC_ 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment. Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3),, 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA
°Q DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION I June St. Clair Atkinson, Ed.D.. State Superintendent
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April 15, 2015
MEMORANDUM
To: Garvin Trinks, Maintenance Director
From: b DeWeese, nv. Engineer
SUBJECT: Sand Filter Repairs
Nebo ES WWTP
McDowell County
You, your staff, and I inspected the Nebo ES WWTP on April 14, 2015, to determine the
causes and/or reasons for excessive "ponding" on Sand Filter #2 for the last month or more.
Your staff had already excavated portions of the filter down to the drip tubing to expose areas
that might demonstrate the cause of the sand clogging.
It was apparent to me that excessive solids (organic sludge) had built up in the sand as
evidenced by the black layer of sand around the tubing. In my opinion the "ponding/elogging"
of the filter is severe and the unit(s) need to be repaired asap.
Since these sand filters have operated at near treatment capacity for —13 years since they were
upgraded from intermittent to recirculating sand filters using drip irrigation distribution
system, I am recommending that these sand filters be completely rebuilt.
The rebuild should include the following:
1. Removal of the existing sand down to the support gravel.
2. Removal of the existing drip tubing.
3. Install new certified sand with the following characteristics:
a. Effective Size 0.045-0.55 mm
b. Uniformity Coefficient <3
c. Dust Content <0.5%
4. Install new drip tubing at —10" deep per existing plans.
It appears that the timing of the rebuild may be delayed until the end of the current school
year if you are able to maintain compliance with effluent limitations. We can discuss other
alternative operations if necessary.
I will begin an expense report for the materials and vendor prices to perform the rebuild If
you need additional information or have questions, please call me.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Garvin Thinks
McDowell Co. Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
2107 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, NC 28752
Dear Permittee:
Donald R. van der Vaart
. Secretary
March 30, 2015
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permit NCO067148
McDowell County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on March 30, 2015. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days
before your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Bob
Sledge [phone].
Sincerely,
I /\/ re vv T [ntA f o roL
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
Yske—V371i1c1PRegjo aTl,,Office,
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]Customer Service: 1-877-&2-.6Z48'
Internet:: www.ncwater.orq
RECEIVED
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APR - 2 2015
Water Ou ft Replant Operefons
Asheville Regional Office
An Equal OpportunityMrmative Action Employer

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Thomas A. Reeder
Director
February 26, 2014
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2014-LV-0078
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
A review of Nebo Elementary School WWTP's monitoring report for October 2013 showed the
following violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported
Limit Type
Value
Flow, in conduit or thru
10/31/2013
0.008 mgd
0.013 mgd
Monthly Average
treatment plant
Exceeded
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in
fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance.
The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional
violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet
Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Lan n Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
cc. W Ash0me � les
WQ Central Files
James & James Environmental/ ORC
G:\WR\WQ\McDowell\Wastewater\Minors\Nebo School 67148\NOV-2014-LV-0078.doc
Water Quality Regional Operations — Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: hUp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws
An Equal Opportunity) Affirmative Action Employer

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JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMEN' '$
PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC1.
[phone] OFFICE'::
[phone] FAX MAR - 9 2012
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT ,20 1 ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Mr. Garvin Trinks Per[ t44ttt r' W-00671�48•- "
McDowell County Schools -,M
Nebo Elementary School
System Description
A dual train sand bed with gravity flow influent into a 14,500 gallon dual chamber septic tank
with dual -siphon dosing tanks, dual surface sand filters, 10,500 gallon recirculation tank, drip distribution,
tablet feed chlorinator, chlorine contact chamber, tablet feed de -chlorinator, and effluent gravity line.
Performance
This system operated extremely well with the regular maintenance on the filters and had only two
violations in regards to Ammonia Nitrogen. There is a joint effort between James & James and the staff of
McDowell County Maintenance to back wash the beds through the filters regularly.
Violations and corrective actions taken
1. February, 2011
a. Ammonia Nitrogen
i. 2/15 @ 38.7 mg/1
ii. Monthly Average 34.3 mg/1
1. Due to unknown circumstances, the water was re -circulated
and the results greatly dropped by the end of the month.
2. April, 2011
a. Ammonia Nitrogen
i. 4/8 @ 41.2 mg/1
ii. Monthly Average 20.7 mg/1
1. Due to unknown circumstances, the water was re -circulated
and the results greatly dropped by the end of the month.
This report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification of the availability of this report
to each of their users. A certified statement will be sent to the State when this notice has been issued.
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and
that those users have been notified of its availability. I also certify that this report has been given to the
owner of this facility with explicit directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the
location with which a copy can be viewed or received. James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc cannot
certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose a letter of certification to be mailed to the State
of North Carolina on behalf of this entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the
conclusion of this requirement.
Thank you,
Juanita James a
James &James Environmental Management, ement, Inc.
MAR - 5 2012

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 9, 2012
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion NC 28752
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit No: NCO067148
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted
on April 24, 2012. The facility appears to be well operated. No violations of permit
requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. The facility
was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0067148.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please cal me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Jeff nzel
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Juanita Reed James, ORC
Central Files
shevMil °Ie'Fiies`°
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 One
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone] NorthCarolliina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.orqCfW Natura!!b(
S:\SWP\McDowell\Wastewater\Minors\Nebo School 67148\67148 CEI 2012.docx

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 INI 2 15 I 31 NCO067148 111 121 12/04/24 117 18I C I 19I S I 20I II
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111i6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA --------------------Reserved ----- ---------------
67I 169 70131 711 I 721 N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
08:10 AM 12/04/24
10/01/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
320 S Main St
Marion NC 28752
08:30 AM 12/04/24
14/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Juanita Reed James/ORC/828-697-0063/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Garvin Trinks,709 Sugar Hill Rd Marion NC 28752//828-652-5504/ Contato
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance E Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature s) of spector(s Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jeff Menzel ` ARO WQ//828-296-4500//�//,�
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO067148 I11 12, 12/04/24 117
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The facility appears to be well operated. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were
observed during this inspection.
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Permit: NCO067148 Owner -Facility: Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/24/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
n
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids,
pH, DO, Sludge n
n
■
n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
■
n
n
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Is the distribution box level and watertight?
■
n
n
n
Is sand filter free of ponding?
■
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
■
n
n
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# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
■
n
n
n
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
■
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Comment:
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
GARVIN TRINKS
MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
709 SUGAR HILL RD
MARION NC 28752
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
December 22, 2011
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
P
bm_entary=School WWTP
Permit Number: NCO067148
Case NumberIMM-2l �`C10 k
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 341244 in the amount of�3:2 QQ' received from you
dated �I�ecM, 9, Mi '= Xihis payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied' against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Bob Guerra at 919-807-6387.
Sincerely,
ovonah Weeden;L,>,:;..:_ :.
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cc: Central Files
►�I' - Q�1->��she�ui�lil�;Iegi'�1.���+ � c:np '�r�isor
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
November 17, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 7010 1870 0003 0874 8011
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
2107 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215. 1 (a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO067148
McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Case N*i.L*W_ff 3N0636
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $392.00
($250.00 civil penalty + $142.00 enforcement costs) against McDowell County Schools.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submitted by McDowell County Schools for the month of April 2011.
This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or
monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0067148. The violations which occurred in
April 2011 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that McDowell County Schools violated
the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO067148 and G. S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in
the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms,
conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and, conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Chuck Cranford, Division of Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
McDowell County Schools:
NoorthCarohna
Aahmilly
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org

0 of the 1 violations of G:S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$.00 NC0067148, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for NH3-N - Conc.
1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$250.00 NC0067148, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N - Conc.
$250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$142.00 Enforcement Costs
$392.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the
attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification
for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)
occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative

hearing and a stipulation anu agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please
prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be
remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be
considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b)
was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted
in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your
evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal
of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission
of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that
you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should
be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Mn
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative
Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
AdmimstrativeHearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an
attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a
filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact
the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details
of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of
Administrative Hearings are as follows:

Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of
the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Chuck Cr d, Regional pervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
cc: DWQ+ Ashevdille Files iv/ attachments
DWQ Central Files w/ attachments
Bob Guerra/ DWQ Point Source w/ attachments
James & James Environmental/ ORC w/ attachments
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LM-2011-0036 County: McDowell
Assessed Party: McDowell County Schools / Nebo Elementary
Permit No.: NC0067148 Amount Assessed: $392.00
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282. 1 (c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282. 1 (b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
_ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF MCDOWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS/
NEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PERMIT NO. NCO067148
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LM-2011-0036
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $392.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 17, 2011, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing
in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
McDowell County Schools
CASE NUMBER: LM-2011-0036
a
PERMIT:
NCO067148
FACILITY: Nebo Elementary School WWTP.
COUNTY: McDowell
REGION: Asheville
Limit Violations
MONITORING OUTFALL/
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED % OVER
PENALTY
REPORT
PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT
VALUE LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE
$.00
4-2011
001
Effluent
NH3-N - Conc
04/08/11 Monthly
mg/I
35
41.2 17.71
Daily Maximum Exceeded
$250.00
4-2011
001
Effluent
NH3-N - Conc
04/30/11 Monthly
mg/l
14.4
20.75 44.10
Monthly Average Exceeded
Monitoring Violations
MONITORING OUTFALLI
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED % OVER
PENALTY
REPORT
PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT
VALUE LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE
$.00
4-2011,
001
Effluent
TEMP-C
04/16/11 Weekly
deg c
Frequency Violation

' DIVISION OF WA1 ric QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSI:aaMENT (FILE)
Violator: McDowell County Schools / Nebo Elementary School / NCO067148
(April 2011 Dr1R )
County: McDowell
Case Number: LM-2011-0036
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Daily Max Nitrogen Ammonia exceeded the permit limit by 17.71%.
One Monthly Average Nitrogen Ammonia exceeded the permit limit by 44.09%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of more sampling of ammonia
nitrogen beyond, what is required and the cost of regular solids management.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been no civil penalty assessments in the twelve months prior to this
violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$142.00.
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Dat Chuck Cra f d, Regional upervisor
Surface er Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
11 /16/2011

NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO067148
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Facility Status (Please check one of the following)
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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet requirements
Compliant
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc.
and a time table for improvements to be made.
NL = NO LIMIT
B = BOD data valid; Blank was >0.20mg/L V = Fecal = Data valid; incubated > 26 hours
Elevated Ammonia the beginning of the month. Facility tanks were pumped and the field tests were still elevated. Recirculation of the tanks began
the second week and the results dropped on the 28th of the month. Levels are still down currently.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
McDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
!� P.rmittee (Please print or ty e)
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nature of Permittee— DATE
2107 SUGAR HILL RD. MARION, NC 28752 828-697-0063 12-31-2014
Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
PARAMETER CODES
00010 Temperature
00556 Oil & Grease
00951 Total Flouride
01067 Nickel 50060 Total
00076 Turbidity
00600 Total Nitrogen
01002 Total Arsenic
01077 Silver Residue
00080 Color (Pt -Co)
00610 Ammonia Nitrogen
01092 Zinc Chlorine
00082 Color (ADMI)
00625 Total Kjeldhal
01027 Cadmium
01105 Aluminum
Nitrogen
00095 Conductivity
000630 Nitrate/Nitrites
01032 Hexavalent Chromium
01147 Total Selenii 71880 Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved Oxygen
01034 Chromium
31616 Fecal Colifo171900 Mercury
00310 BOD5
00665 Total Phosphorous
32730 Total Pheno 81651 Xylene
00340 COD
00720 Cyanide
01037 Total Cobalt
34235 Benzene
00400 pH
00745 Total Sulfide
01042 Copper
34481 Toluene
00530 Total Suspended
00927 Total Magnesium
38260 MBAS
Residue
00929 Totall Sodium
01045 Iron
39516 PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter
00940 Total Chloride
01051 Lead
50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may obtained b callingthe Water _Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733_5083, extension 581 or 534_
The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting
facility's permit for reporting data.
`ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15 A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B).
—if signed by other than the perrmittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 26.0506 (b)
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Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
11/16/11
1
Owner: McDowell County Schools
Facility: Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit: NCO067148
Region: Asheville County: McDowell
Penalty Remission Enf EMC EMC OAH Collection Has
Assessment Penalty Enforcemen Request Enf Conf Remission Hearing Remission Remission Memo Sent Balance Pmt Case
Case Number MR Approved Amount t Costs Damages Received Held Amount Held Amount Amount to AGO Total Paid Due Plan Closed
LV-1992-0043 12/09/92 $2,500 $167.00 $.00 12/29/92 03/31/93 $1,000.00 $.00 $.00 $1,667.00 $.00 No 09/14/93
LV-2000-0281 07/17/00 $1,000 $81.38 $1,081.38 $.00 No 08/03/0(
LV-2001-0231 06/25/01 $2,750 $81.38 $2,831.38 $.00 No 07/26/01
LV-2002-0007 01/07/02 $2,250 $81.38 $2,331.38 $.00 No 01/23/02
LV-2002-0042 02/20/02 $2,500 $85.00 $2,585.00 $.00 No 03/04/02
LV-2002-0097 04/16/02 $1,250 $100.00 $1,350.00 $.00 No .05/10102
LV-2002-0107 04/22/02 $2,500 $125.00 $2,625.00 $.00 No 05/10/02
LV-2002-0108 04/22/02 $3,038 $135.00 $3,173.00 $.00 No 05/10/02
LV-2002-0262 07/15/02 $1,813 $145.00 $1,958.00 $.00 No 08/27/02
LV-2002-0326 08/20/02 $363 $145.00 $508.00 $.00 No 09/24/02
Total Cases: 10 Total Penalty Amount: $19,964 Total Enforcement Cost: $1,146.14 Sum of Total Pald: $20,110.14 Total Balance Due: $.00
Sum of Total Case Penalties: $21,110.14 Total Penalties after remission(s): $20,110.14

NCDENR
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director
Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Dear Mr. Trinks:
October 13, 2011
7010 1870 0003 0875 4531
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking #: NOV-2011-LM-0049
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO067148
McDowell County
A review of the April 2011 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Date
Outfall
Parameter
Reported Value
Permit Limit
04/08/2011
001
Ammonia Nitrogen
41.2 mg/ L
35 mg/ L
04/30/2011
001
Ammonia Nitrogen
20.75 mg/ L
14.4 mg/ L
Date
Outfall
Parameter
Frequency
Violation
04/16/2011
001
Temperature
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
A Notice of Violation/ Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued for the
noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0067148.
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be
assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or
requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information
regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in
writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along
with any information provided on the April 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of
any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office
within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone]\ Fax: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of
Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a
continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may
contact this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
D. Keith Ha*y,ing Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
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October 22, 2011
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Service
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Re: Nebo Elementary School
McDowell County Schools
Permit Number NCOO67148
NOV-201 1 -LM-0049
Dear Ms. Cantwell,
This letter is in response to the violation for the month. of April, 2011 dated October 13, 2011 and
received on or about October 19, 2011 by the owner.- It is in reference to NOV-201 I-LM-0049. There
were noted two elevated Ammonia Nitrogen results, and one weekly temperature that was left off the
DMR.
The elevated result for Ammonia Nitrogen was directly related to the rapidly changing
temperatures the end of March. The ambient temperatures fluctuated greatly during this period, The
facility was pumped after the first result on the 8 h and field tests revealed the levels were still elevated.
Recirculation of the effluent prior to chlorine was started during the middle of the month. This process did
begin to bring down the levels as the results on the 28'h indicated. The facility has been able to maintain
compliance throughout the rest of the summer months and remains compliant today.
The weekly temperature was an oversight on our part, and an amended DMR is included and a
copy is being forwarded to Raleigh. The operator, Joseph Simmons, is no longer with this company so 1,
Juanita James, had to sign as the representative.
We believe that the steps taken to abate any further compliance issues with this plant in a timely
manner. We would appreciate consideration with regard to issuing a fine.
Thank you,
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Harry &'.Fuanita lames

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
October 13, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr, Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Dear Mr. Trinks:
7010 1870 0003 0875 4631
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking #: NOV-2011-LM-0049
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO067149
M.gDowe11 County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of the April 2011 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters,
Date
autfall
Parameter
Reported Value
Permit Limit
04/08/2011
001
Ammonia Nitragen
41.2 m L
35 mg1 L
04130/2011
001
Ammonia Nitrogen'
20.75 m / L
144 m L
Date
Outfall
Parameter
Fre uenc
Violation
04/16/2011
001 J
Temperature
I Weekly
Failure to Monitor
A Notice of Violation/ Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued for the
noted violation ofNorth Carolina. General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0067148.
Pursuant to G.S.143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be
assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or
requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-213,1. If you wish to provide additional information
regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance; or discuss overall compliance please respond in
writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along .
with any information provided on the April 2011 Discharge. Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of
any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding. the violations. If no response is received in this Office
within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLIE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swarmanoe. Nance Carolina 28778
Phone: 82&29645001 Fax: M299-70431 C ustomor Service: 1-877-623.6748
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 10, 2011
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2011-LV-0172
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
A review of Nebo Elementary School WWTP's monitoring report for February 2011 showed the
following violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
02/15/2011
35 mg/I
38.7 mg/1
Daily Maximum
(as N) - Concentration
Exceeded
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
02/28/2011
29 mg/1
34.25 mg/I
Monthly Average
(as N) - Concentration
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to 'correct any problem. Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject
violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information
concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of .
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate, to contact Janet. Cantwell at
828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor'
Surface Water Protection Section
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McDowell County Schools
2107 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2011-LM-0006
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
A review of Nebo Elementary School .WWTP's monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following
violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Flow, in conduit or thru
treatment plant
09/30/2010
0.008 mgd
0.015 mgd
Monthly Average
Exceeded
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Temperature
Week ending 09/04/2010
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should
have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter for
Temperature was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this
letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office.
The back/ Compliance Status page is required by your NPDES permit to be signed by the permittee.
Please send the signed back page of the DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter toRaleigh at the
address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement
action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
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December 10, 2010
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-LV-0439
Permit No. NC0067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
A review of Nebo Elementary School WWTP's monitoring report for May 2010 showed the following
violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Flow, in conduit or thru
treatment plant
05/31/2010
0.0075 mgd
0.012 mgd
Monthly Average
Exceeded
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when
in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance.
Please respond in writing to this office within 15 days of receipt of this letter addressing
this increase in flow at Nebo Elementary School and what steps will be taken to reduce the influent
flow to the WWTP.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations. of State law. If you should have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4600.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
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McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
December 6, 2010
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-MV-0174
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
A review of Nebo Elementary School WWTP's monitoring report for June 2010 showed the
following violation:
Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation
pH Week ending Weekly Failure to Monitor
06/12/2010
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in
fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above
parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt
of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500.
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McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
March 23, 2010
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-LM-0009
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Nebo Elementary School WWTP's monitoring report for October 2009 showed the following
violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Flow, in conduit or thru
treatment plant
10/31/09
0.0075 mgd
0.0078 mgd
Monthly Average
Exceeded
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Temperature, Celcius
10/03/09
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should
have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement
action for this and any additional violations of State law. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and
deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 10 (ten) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address
the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/2964500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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McDowell County Schools
Maintenance Director
2107 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, N.C. 28752
Dear Mr. Trinks:
November 23, 2009
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO067148
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McDowell Co`urity`''
Division personnel have -reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently
amended).
This final permit includes no significant changes from the draft permit sent to you on
October 7, 2009.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coasial Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that maybe required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please
contact Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone] or via e-mail [[e-mail]].
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Permit NCO067148
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-2IS. 1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
McDowell County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewaterfrom a facility located at the
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
NCSR 1536
McDowell County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Shadrick Creek in the
Catawba River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV. hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 2010_
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2014.
Signed this day November 23, 2009
eJeen H. Sullins, Director
ll Division of Water Quality .
By Authority of the Environmental. Management Commission

Permit NC0067148 , .
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
.All previous NPDES Permits issued to. this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of
this permit issuance, any previously issued permit beating this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the
exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions included herein.
The McDowell County Schools are hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate an existing 0.0075 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ 14,500-gallon dual -chamber septic tank
♦ Dual -siphon dosing tank
♦ Dual surface sand filters
♦ Tablet chlorinator with dechlorination equipment
♦ 10,500-gallon recirculation tank
♦ Drip distribution box
This facility is located at the Nebo Elementary School WWTP off NCSR 1536 in
McDowell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an unnamed tributary to Shadrick Creek, classified -C waters in
Hydrologic Unit 03050101 of the Catawba River Basin.

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A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
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Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
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14.4 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
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November 1- March 31
29.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)l
28 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory [including
field -certified]. Effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SectionA. Deffi Ions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall
be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least loll ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume~ a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset .number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement be ween , sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
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totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/ constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations vdx= effiuerrt flow rates vary less than 15 percerit. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour
sampling period
Continuous flow measurement
ruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
Flow monitoring that occurs without inter
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
D aily S amplin
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWG or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
EPA
The United States E nvironmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverageunder this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow
this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
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Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Month] Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
QuarterlyAverage (concentration ]limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
pset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the P ermittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Xte-Wy Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
SectionB. GenerAConditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reosuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.411.
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions
or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate
the requirement. .
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b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or
any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402 (a) (3) or 402 (b) (8) of the
Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d) and 40
CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who n;yi�ptlyviolates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the
Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of
the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section.402(a)(3) or
402(bX8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (1) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
d. Any person who kmdr#y violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows. at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon. conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(cX3XBXill) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any Person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed motto e
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per y Y g
ch the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1219
(g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. D=to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or. prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing 'in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
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of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or maybe subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq, or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of. Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work many navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-231.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revolving and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Dutyto Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Pe n-jittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration data In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 US 1251 et. seq.
11. SigagQryRffg&ements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41(k)].
a.. All petnit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,.a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
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term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively, or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.221.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221
C. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.221
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a_ or b. of this section .shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Rdau—a ce, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al..
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring; Fee Requirements days after being
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoringfee within thirty ys $
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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Section C Operation and. Maia�ce of Pollution Corrtrols
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system Backup ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.02011.
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of. the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Complywith all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per weep, exduding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a_ Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or backup ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
Systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also mdudes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and
maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, . whether acting as a contract operator
[subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a_ Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
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The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
I I . E . 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage,
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. UMets
a. Effect of anupset [40 CFR 122.41(n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made.during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessaryfor a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset,
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E . 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n) (4)1: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/ disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/ disposal of sludge may be
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reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124) to prevent
the discharge of untreated or inadequately, treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of
alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
SectionD. Motritoring andRecotcis
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted. discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 Q1.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a .
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1,' 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
.Y.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR /Division of Water Quality/ Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. FlowMeasurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximurn deviation of less than 100/6 from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://h2o.enr.statcncus/lab/certhtm) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
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Personnel conducting testing of field -certified parameters must hold the appropriate field parameter
certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amend, and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.411.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.411.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of 'all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.411.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The dates) analyses were performed;
d The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as maybe required
bylaw, to;
a Enter upon the Permitteds premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
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b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
Permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (1)].
SectionE Repotting Recuitemetrts
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when;
a The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) 0).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from .or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during,.the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without approval from the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.410) (3)] .
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour ReportdMg
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that,
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance (40 CFR 122.410) (6)].
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b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E . 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Pem-ittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41(1) (8)].
9. N oncompliance N otif ication
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester, the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in -a by-pass without treatment of
all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availabiliy of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (aX2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making
any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in
NCGS 143-215.1(bX2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more
than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR
122.411.
12. eports Annual Performance R
Permites who own operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/ customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143 215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
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The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / DWQ / Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
SecdonA. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an .
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of anAtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section& Gr undwaterMorutodm
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required, to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facilitywith the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of T o3ie Substances
The Permitteeshall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
0) One hundred micrograms.per liter 000 pg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 pg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 pg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony,
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 pg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony,
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit applicatiorL
Section D E eahmdon of Wastewater Discharge Alten�atives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E . Facility Closure Recluis
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
SectionA. De6nitio
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges was containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (b) (i) and Q]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTWs NPDES Permit or prevents sewwage sludge use
or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC
2H.0903 (b) (13)]
Pass Through
ers of the St
A discharge which exits the POTW into watate in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
an increase in the magnitude or discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including
thePOTWs NPDES permit, or of ari instreamwater qualitystandard. [15A NCAC 2H.09903 (b) (23)]
duration of a violation of
Publidy Owned Treatment Works (POT
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned. by a State or local government entity. This
definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and redamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they
convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in
section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a
treatment works. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (27)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that 115A NCAC 2H.0903
(b) (34)]:
(a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding
sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or; cant of
(b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 peg
the maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, or;
(c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or;
(d) is, regardless of Parts (a), (b), and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW, the Division, or
the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTWs operation or for violating any
pretreatment standard or requirement or POTWs receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTWs sludge
disposal options.
Section& RWghli& owned Treatme t Wotirs (POTWs)
All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the
operation of the POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the
treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.21
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)] :
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1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, including pump and
hauled waste, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those
pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the
quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Mtatricipal Corgol of Polh Utrts fimn Industrial Users
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries
using the municipal system may be present in the Permitteds discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water
quality standards.
2. PrQhibited Discharges
a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste
treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference
as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)]
b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5 (b)] :
1. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestrearns with a dosed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
2. Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with
pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
3. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction. to the flow in the POTW resulting
in Interference,
4. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a
flow -rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
5. Heat in amounts which will may inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference,
but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds
40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature
limits;
6. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through,
7. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
8. Any trucked or hauled pollutants,' except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
C. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the WWTP, including slug loads and
other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment
Program and/or the operation of the W W I P.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the WWTP to the Director or the appropriate Regional
Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became
aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of
the discharge, the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates
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and times; and if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Pe -nittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance
by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Pennittee may be necessary
regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharger sending its effluent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which
includes categorical standards and locally derived limits and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a
new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required
under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 211.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 Q) (2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by
the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
SectionD Pmtreatmetrt Prngratns
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment
Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44 Q (2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA,
40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained
in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II
or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program 115A
NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and403.9 (1), (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required ll 40 CFR
403.8 (f) (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 Q) (1)], including identification of all industrial
users and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industrial users and
identification of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The Permittee shall submit a summary of
its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS
submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph B, 2, c, of this Part.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data
to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific
pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part II,
Section D, and Section E.5.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analvsis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
November 23, 2009
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
Maintenance Director
2107 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, N.C. 28752
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County .
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently
amended).
This final permit includes no significant changes from the draft permit sent to you on
October 7, 2009.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such ,demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please
contact Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone] or via e-mail [[e-mail]].
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Permit NCO067148
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
McDowell County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
NCSR 1536
McDowell County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Shadrick Creek in the
Catawba River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2014.
Signed this day November 23, 2009
(lCoen H. Sullins, Director
�7 Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO067148
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of
this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the
exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions included herein.
The McDowell County Schools are hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0075 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ 14,500-gallon dual -chamber septic tank
♦ Dual -siphon dosing tank
♦ Dual surface sand filters
♦ Tablet chlorinator with dechlorination equipment
♦ 10,500-gallon recirculation tank
♦ Drip distribution box
This facility is located at the Nebo Elementary School WWTP off NCSR 1536 in
McDowell County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
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Permit NCO067'148
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
PARAMETER .
LIMITS'.'
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS'
Monthly . ,
Average .
.Daily
Maximum :.-
`;Measurement . =
. ` Frequency ,
Sample,Typ6
- Sample'Lo'd on
Flow
0.0075 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20oC)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3as N
(April 1 — October 31
14.4 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
NH3as N
November 1— March 31
29.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)l
28 Ng/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory [including
field -certified]. Effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SectionA. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall
be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wustewate- discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clem Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Aritlunetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bwass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, Judy through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 nal in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
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totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/ 24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/ constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24--hour period at
a constant tune interval. Use of this method wgpires prior approval by the Director. Tbis method
may only be used m situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Perrnittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour
sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
D & D ischar e
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour- period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
D & M aximLrn
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
D ailpling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DM or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage Larder this NPDE S permit. Completion of facility closure will allow
this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
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Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instreain
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe oropel-ty damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The aritlrnetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.411.
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA witlin the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions
or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate
the regL&ement.
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b. The CWA provides that any person who violates sections] 301, 302, 3o6, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or
any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved Linder sections 402 (a) (3) or 402 (b) (8) of the
Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d) and 40
CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who n#*Wyviolates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the
Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of
the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(bX8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. 133 USC 1319 (c) (1) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
d. Any person who kivuiigy violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued Linder section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3XBXii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
wlno violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes 5 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any pert -nit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued Linder section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class I1 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1219
(g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Pernuttee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human. health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing' (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part I1. C. 7), nothing m in this permit shall be constmed to relieve the Perittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
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of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance 1nay be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Prop=Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-231.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority 1nay request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permttee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment reconunendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
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term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign doctunents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.221.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a drily authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant n>an<�iger, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.221
d. Certification. Any person signing a document tinder paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"9 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (f)].
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Tehnination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit,. or terminating the perriut as allowed by the laws, miles, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee R=iireinents
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 21-1.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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Section C. Operation and Mahtenance of Pollution Con tols
Certified Orator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back -tip ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Backup ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.02011.
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Complywith all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment systein; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall subnut a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator'in responsible charge:
a Within 60 calendar days prior to wastev,,ater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and backup ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and
maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator
[subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a Bypass not exceeding ]imitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
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The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
11. E . 6. (24-bolo- notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, -unless:
(A) Bypass was -unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downti ne. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtirne or preventive maintenance, and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of tl-iis section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future systemwide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
0) of this section.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permttee complied with any remedial measures required -ride- Part II . B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)1: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/ disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/ disposal of sludge may be
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reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promi-Agated) within the tune provided in the regulation, even if the perm -nit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 21-1.0124) to prevent
the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of
alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
SectionD. Monitoring and Recoids
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the voluume and nature of
the permitted. discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41(j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
montl-ily Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forams approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality/ Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maxirntun deviation of less than 10% from the time discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a rn i imu m of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lab/cert.1-itm) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
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Personnel conducting testing of field -certified parameters must hold the appropriate field parameter
certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to.
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved tinder 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.411.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requu'enents and all data generated must be
reported down to the minunurn detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
If a conviction of a person is for a violation con-maitted after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.411.
Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Pernuttee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this perinit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 yes from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period maybe extended by request of the Director at any tune [40 CFR
122.411.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Pernuttee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.411:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measureients;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and E ntry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
bylaw, to;
a. Enter upon the Permitted's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
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b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
Perri -'it;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring perinit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E ReWdLng Rec xitei s
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned. Chan=
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) 0).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittec's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that night result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without approval from the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permttee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
Tweet- four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. - The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)]. ,
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b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Divisiods Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E . 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.410) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or utaknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of
all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (aX2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making
any false statement on any such report 1nay result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in
NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submittec or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more
than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR
122.411.
12. Annual Performance Reports
Pernuttees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat mtuucipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permttee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
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The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / DWQ / Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
SectionA. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section & Groundwater M onitorir
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facilitywith the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of T o�ic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
() One hundred micrograms per liter 000 pg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 pg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 pg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
0 mg/L) for antimony,
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 pg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter Q mg/L) for antimony,
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastew ter Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDE S permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E . Facility Closure Reauhrnwrrts
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
SectionA. Def"tiorn
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (b) (i) and (j)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTW's NPDES Permit or prevents sewage sludge use
or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC
2H.0903 (b) (13)]
Pass Throull
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the POTWs NPDES permit, or of an instrearmwater qualitystandard. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. This
definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they
convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in
section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a
treatment works. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (27)]
"Signnificant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 2H.0903
(b) (34)]
(a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding
sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or;
(b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of
the maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, or;
(c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or;
(d) is, regardless of Parts (a), (b), and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW, the Division, or
the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any
pretreatment standard or requirement or POTW's receiving strearn standard, or to limit the POTW's sludge
disposal options.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the
operation of the POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the
treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.21
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)]:
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1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indu-ect discharger, including pump and
hauled waste, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those
pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the
quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Murucinal Control of Pollutairts fivm Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries
using the municipal system may be present in the Permitteds discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this perinit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water
quality standards.
2. Prohibited. Discharges
a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste
treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference
as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)]
b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5 (b)]:
1. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wustestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
2. Pollutants wlich cause corrosive struct- u-al damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with
pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
3. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting
in Interference,
4. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a
flow rate and/ or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
5. Heat in amounts which will may inlibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference,
but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds
40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature
limits;
6. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
7. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or ftunes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
8. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
C. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the WWTP, including slug loads and
other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment
Program and/or the operation of the WWTP.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the WWTP to the Director or the appropriate Regional
Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became
aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of
the discharge, the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates
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and times; and if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Pernttee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance
by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee maybe necessary
regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharger sending its effluent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which
includes categorical standards and locally derived limits and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a
new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required
under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 2H.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 Q (2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required Colder Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by
the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. PmtreatinerA Pmg
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment
Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44 (j) (2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA,
40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained
in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II
or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. 115A
NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 (1), (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required. by 40 CFR
403.8 (f) (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 (j) (1)], including identification of all industrial
users and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industrial users and
identification of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The Permittee shall submit a summary of
its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS
submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph B, 2, c, of this Part.
Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data
to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific
pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part Il,
Section D, and Section E.S.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) and .09051
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of tNs permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
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updated. HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.441. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5 (c) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the
prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (I UP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with N CGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Perinittee's treatment works. These permits shall
contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements appropriate standard and special conditions,
and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that
their wastewater discharge will ineet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee
shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from
all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8 (f)(1) (iii); NCGS 143-
215.67 (a)]
6. Authorization to Construct WC)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ is issued to all applicable industrial
users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (6) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1(a) (8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment piograrn in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 2H.0908 (d); 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (2) (v)] The
Permttee must:
a. Inspect all SIUs at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all SIUs at least twice per calendar year for all permit -limited pollutants, once during the period
from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from July 1 through D ecember 31, except
for organic compounds which shall be sampled once per calendar year. For the purposes of this
paragraph, "organic compounds" means the types of compounds listed in 40 CFR 136.3 (a), Tables IC,
ID, and IF, as amended.
SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industrys pretreatment permit, or
in 15A NCAC 21-1.0908. 115A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (4) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) (v) and (2) (iii); 40 CFR
122.44 Q) (2)]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307 (b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge
standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H.0909, and specific local limtations. All
enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division.
[15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (7) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H.0904 (b) maybe required to
submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of
pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
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For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems Unit (PERCS)
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all SIUs in Significant Non -Compliance
(SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program SLunmary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms
approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the SIU. These analytical results must
be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the
Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTWs allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public
notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is
needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of SIUs that were in SNC as defined in the Permitted's Division -
approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous
twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
[15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (35), .0908 (b) (5) and .0905 and 40 CFR 403.8 (0 (2) (vii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW. [15A NCAC 2H.0908 (f); 40 CFR 403.12 (o)]
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (a) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (3),403.9 (b) (3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,
POTW monitoring of their SIUs, and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit
modification and shall be governed_by 15 NCAC 2H.0114 and 15A NCAC 2H.0907.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
October 7, 2009
Mr. Garvin Trinks, Maintenance Director
McDowell County Schools
2107 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit No: NCO067148
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on September 10, 2009. The facility appeared to be in
compliance with permit NCO067148 and is being well operated. The kind assistance of
Mr. Harry James during the inspection was appreciated.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext.
4667.
Sincerely,
net Cant
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org
NorthCarolina
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 I SI 31 N00067148 111 121 09/09/10 117 18I CI 19I SI 20III
Remarks
211�IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA------------Reserved--- ----
67I 169 101 I 711 I 72 INI 73 I IW 174 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
03:00 PM 09/09/10
05/05/01
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
320 S Main ' St
Marion NC 28752
03:30 PM 09/09/10
09/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Represe ntative(s)/Titles(s)/Ph one and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Garvin Trinks,709 Sugar Hill Rd Marion NC 28752//828-652-5504/ yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports ® Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)p,rjq Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cantwell ARO wQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ /
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO067148 I11 12I 09/09/10 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Harry James/ ORC assisted in the inspection of this facility.
The permit will expire December 31; 2009. Your permit renewal was received in Raleigh July 10, 2009.
This facility consists of a septic tank/ surface sand filter.
There were two tubes of chlorine disinfection tablets and one tube of dechlorination tablets.
The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year.
The effluent discharge pipe area appeared to be clear.
The facility appears to be well operated.
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Permit: NCO067148
Inspection Date: 09/10/2009
Owner - Facility: Nebo Elementary School WJVfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
® n
n
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
®n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑ ®❑
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 permit will expire December 31, 2009. Your permit renewal was
received in Raleigh July 10, 2009.
Operations & Maintenance
Yes No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
® n
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ n ■ n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
October 6, 2009
Ms. Linda Issacs
McDowell Assisted Living LLC
P.O. Box 909
Marion, North Carolina 28752
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
McDowell Assisted Living WWTP
Permit No: NCO075353
McDowell County
Dear Ms. Issacs:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on September 10, 2009. The facility appeared to be in compliance with
permit NC0075353. The kind assistance of Mr. Harry James during the inspection was
appreciated. This facility is being well operated.
There are a couple of items which need to be addressed: attention should be given to
repair of the blower housing foundation and replacement of one of the blower belts. Also, the
path down to the facility should be repaired for the safety of the operator.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext. 4667.
Sincerely,
et Cantwell
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EP /� Washington, D.C. 20460
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OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 1 51 31 NCO075353 111 121 09/09/10 117
181 CI 191 S1 201 1
Remarks
211111IIIIIIIIIIII 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 16E
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating Bi QA
------------Reserved- -----
671 169 70I 11 711 1 721 NI
73Ljj 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 Li 80
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)
McDowell Assisted Living WWTP
01:45 PM 09/09/10
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Rt 9 Box 415
Marion NC 28752
02:20 PM 09/09/10
09/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Linda Issacs,PO Box 909 Marion NC 28752//828-652-3033/ Contacted
yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports
® Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)e--- U Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Harry James/ ORC/ of James & James Environmental assisted in the inspection.
The permit will expire December 31, 2009. Your permit renewal was received in Raleigh on August 3, 2009.
The logbook was on site.
A full current copy of the permit should be maintained on site.
The smell of burning rubber was coming from one of the blowers: one of the belts was hot and should be
replaced.
There was a rotting 2 X 4 under one of the legs of the blowers that should be replaced before it rots through
and tips over the blower.
Gravel on the walkway down to the plant has washed away leaving a slick muddy path for the operator
to traverse. This is especially difficult during bad weather and should be repaired for the safety of the
operator.
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Permit: NCO075353 Owner - Facility: McDowell Assisted Living WVVFP
Inspection Date: 09/10/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? IN ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? ®n n ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ®❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ n n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ® n n n
Comment: The permit will expire December 31, 2009. Your permit renewal was
received in Raleigh on August 3, 2009.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? _■ ❑ n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ( I n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Gravel on the walkway down to the plant has washed away leaving a slick
muddy path for the operator to traverse.
This is especially difficult during bad weather and should be repaired for the safety of
the operator.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
n
®
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
n
®
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
n
n
n
■
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
n
n
n
■
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
n
n
n
■
Dates, times and location of sampling
n
Name of individual performing the sampling
n
Results of analysis and calibration
❑
Dates of analysis
❑
Name of person performing analyses
n
Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ ❑ n n
(If the facility is = or> 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n n ■ ❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO075353 Owner - Facility: McDowell Assisted Living WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/10/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes No
NA
NE
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 p
n
n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■ n
n
n
Comment: The logbook was on site.
A full current copy of the permit should be maintained on site.
Aeration Basins
Yes No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?.
■ n
n
n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑ n
■
n
Are the diffusers operational?
■ n
n
n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■ n
n
n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■ n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?
n n
n
■
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
nnn■
Comment: The smell of burning rubber was coming from one of the blowers: one of
the belts was hot and should be replaced.
There was a rotting 2 X 4 under one of the legs of the blowers that should be replaced
before it rots through and tips over the blower.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■ n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
n n
■
n
Are weirs level?
® n
n
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■ ❑
n
n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■ n
n
❑
Is scum removal adequate?
■ n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■ n
n
n
Is the drive unit operational?
n n
■
n
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■ n
n
n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■ n
n
n
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Permit: NC0075353 Owner - Facility: McDowell Assisted Living WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/10/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
n
n
n
ig
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
®❑
n
n
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
®
n
n
n
Number of tubes in use?
1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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n
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De -chlorination
Yes
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NA
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Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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2
Comment:
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
GARVN TRINKS
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
2107 SUGAR HILL ROAD
MARION NC 28752
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
July 13, 2009
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The NPDES Unit acknowledges receipt of the permit renewal application for the above facility on July 10,
2009; however, on initial review it was noted that the required Sludge Management Plan was not included in the
submitted paperwork. Please submit to this unit a Sludge Management Plan. For your convenience, we can accept
a faxed copy at [phone] or you can mail it attention to me at the mail service center address listed below.
Upon receipt, a member of the NPDES Unit will further review your application and will contact you if additional
information is required.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Tom Belnick
at [phone].
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
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Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 �TOne t'
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 it ofthCarol na.
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_1PDESAPPLICATION - FORM
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit NC000'7 I y
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1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
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2. Location of facility producing discharge: POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road A/ C S ' i 3 �P
City
State / Zip Code
County � p l v 2 I� Co c, r4t,
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Q,Yh es -\- Sy s En o i'h �z L T-re
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WATER QUALITY SECTION F n-D 1106
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XPDES APPLICATION - FORM -
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater: -
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial
❑
Commercial
❑
Residential
❑
School
W
Other
❑
Number of Employees
Number of Employees
Number of Homes
Number of Students/Staff
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park) shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):.
Population served:
S. Type of collection system
Separate (sanitary sewer only)
6. Outfall Information:
❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
Number of separate discharge points
Outfall Identification number(s) D
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes KNo
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfallr
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$. Frequency of Discharge: � Continuous
❑ Intermittent
If intermittent: Duration:
Days per week discharge occurs:
9. Describe the treatment system
capacity, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
List all installed components, including
ent, attach the description of the treatment system in a
phosphorus. If the space provided is not suffici
separate sheet
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For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flowy, 00 T5mGD
Annual Average daily flow U . Cb3 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow (0,0 19 0 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes IXNo
12. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. Effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples
and must be no more than four and one half years old.
I !fjyMonthly Units of Number of
Parameter lurk.;,.,,,.,, Average Measurement Samples
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BODs)
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Temperature (Summer)
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Temperature (Winter)
In +
G,
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pH.
13.List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES NCO t) 0,7 1 U � Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Special Order of Consent (SOC)
Non -attainment program (CAA) Other
14. APFLICAijT CERTIFICATION.
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
CIA , V � 11 -� �S �i � d� ����° � i 4 e4ox
name of Person Signing
Title
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Signature of Applicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be
maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or
who falsifies, tampers with, or .knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing
that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to
exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or
imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen K Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Director
April 9, 2009
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-MV-0030
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
Secretary
A review of Nebo Elementary School WWTP's monitoring report for November 2008 showed the following
violation:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Violation
Frequency
Total Residual Chlorine
11/01/2008
Twice Weekly
Failure to Monitor Twice
Weekly
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it
should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this
office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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James & James Environmental/ ORC
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NorthCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone]

JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT; INC.= _a
PO BOX 133
828, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758 -
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() 697-0065 OFFICE
FAX -
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0 2009
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT c.�. ���.� rry s=c i ]ON
— 2008 o� t-ICE
McDowell County Schools Mr. Garvin Trinks Permit Number: C0 8f
Nebo Elementary School
System Description
A dual train sand bed with gravity flow influent into a 14,500 gallon dual chamber septic tank
with dual -siphon dosing tanks, dual surface sand filters, 10,500 gallon recirculation tank, drip distribution,
tablet feed chlorinator, chlorine contact chamber, tablet feed de -chlorinator, and effluent gravity line.
Performance for 2008
This system operated extremely well with the regular maintenance on the filters. There were no
mechanical breakdowns nor violations.
Violations for 2008 and corrective actions taken
None
This report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification of the availability of this report
to each of their users. A certified statement will be sent to the State when this notice has been issued.
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and
that, those users have been notified of its availability. I also certify that this report has been given to the
owner of this facility with explicit directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the
location with which a copy can be viewed or received. James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc cannot
certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose a letter of certification to be mailed to the State
of North Carolina on behalf of this entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the
conclusion of this requirement.
Thank you,
Juanita James
James & James Environmental Management, Inc.
2/20/09
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POINT SOURCE BIB\NCI--I

PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT - 2008
McDowell County Schools Mr. Garvin Trinks
Nebo Elementary School
Permit Number: NCO067148
A copy of the Performance Annual Report has already been filed with the
State of North Carolina Division of Water.Quality in triplicate by James &
James Environmental Management, Inc. and should be in your possession at
this time. On that report, the certification was stated that I, the responsible
party of this facility, has received a copy of this report and was directed to
give the users knowledge of this report and access to it.
Therefore:
I certify under penalty of law that this report prepared by James & James
Environmental Management, Inc. is .complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the
users or customers of this documented system and that those users have been
notified of its availability.
Trunk you,
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools

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North Carolina Department e
CCY
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
vironment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Dear Mr. Trinks:
January 12, 2009
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit No: NCO067148
McDowell County
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on December 16, 2008. The facility appeared to be in
compliance with permit NC0067148. James & James Environmental is doing a fine job of
operating this facility.
This permit will expire December 31, 2009. Please request a permit renewal 180
days prior to expiration.
Vegetation surrounding the sand filter needs to be cut back. Winter would be a
good time to remove the vegetation.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext.
4667.
SincerelyCwell
et C
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I N00067148 I11 12I 08/12/16 1
17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Juanita James of James & James Environmental assisted in the inspection of this facility.
This permit will expire December 31, 2009. Please request a permit renewal 180 days prior to expiration.
This facility is being well operated.
Vegetation surrounding the sand filter needs to be cut back. This time of year (winter) would be a good time
to remove the vegetation.
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Permit: NCO067148
Inspection Date: 12/16/2008
Owner - Facility: Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
KIE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
❑
❑
tEg
D
Is the facility as described in the permit?
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment: This permit will expire December 31, 2009. Please request a permit
renewal 180 days prior to expiration.
Operations & Maintenance Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑
❑
®
❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? iu
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ®❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
®❑ ❑ ❑
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?
®❑
❑
❑
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?
❑
❑
®
❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
®❑
❑
❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
®❑
❑
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
e
❑
❑
❑
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Permit: NC0067148 Owner - Facility: Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Inspection Date: 12116/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
M
0
n
n
Facility has copy of previous years Annual Report on file for review?
Eq
n
n
n
Comment:
Septic Tank
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
n
n
g4
n
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
1M
n
❑
n
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
N
o
n
n
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
®El
n
n
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
®
n
In
n
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
❑
n
11
Is sand filter free of ponding?
®
n
n
n
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
®
n
n
n
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
®
n
n
n
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
®❑
❑
n
Comment: Vegetation surrounding the perimeter of the sand filter should be cut back.
This time of year (winter) would be a good time to clear away the surrounding brush.
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North Carolina Department
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 9, 2008
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709. Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
'ivironment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit No: NCO067148
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
:. Enclosed please find a copl,of the Compliance Evaluation Report of the inspection
conducted on April,30, 2008 by Ja.ii es Reid of the Asheville Regional Office. The. facility
..was found to be in Compliance with -permit NC0067148.
Please refer to the enclosod' inspection report for additional observations and:_� ,
comments. If there'are questions or`comments,'please'call the writer at 828-296-4651.
t
.James R Reid
;";:'Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Harry Dewain James, ORC
Wwtral ilk
N"` Carolina
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO067148 ill 121 08/04/30 117' 181CI 191sl 201 I
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Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved -------------- -------
67I 169 70I 4 I 711 I 721 NJ 73 L1J 74 751 I I I I I I l 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:45 AM 08/04/30
05/05/01
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
320 S Main St
Marion NC 28752
12:15 PM 08/04/30
.09/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Harry Dewain James/ORC/828-697-0063/
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Name, Address'of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Garvin Trinks;,709 Sugar Hill Rd Marion NC 28752//828-652-5504/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During. Inspection (Check .only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports _ Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
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Signature of anage ent Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day
3I NCO067148 I11 12I 08/04/30 I17
Inspection Type 1
181 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Facility was exceptionally neatly and cleanly kept. All equipment appeared operational and performing the
intended functions.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO067148
Inspection Date: 04/30/2008
Owner - Facility: Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
n
n
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge
■
❑
n
❑
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?
■
❑
❑
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
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Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n
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Are all records maintained for 3 years. (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
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n
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
■
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n
n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
❑
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NC0067148
Inspection Date: 04/30/2008
Owner - Facility: Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
Septic Tank
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? .
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
(If pumps are used),Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Is sand filter free of ponding?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
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MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Report Date: 04/21/08 Page: 1 of 1
Permit: nc0067148
MRs Between: 2-2007
and '3 2008 Region: %
Violation Category' %
Program Category:
;:Facility Name: %
Param Name: %
County: %
Subbasin: %
Violation Action: % i
Major Minor: °f°
PERMIT: NCO067148
FACILITY: McDowell County Schools - Nebo Elementary School
COUNTY: McDowell
REGION: Asheville
WWTP
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL!
VIOLATION UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
09 -2007 001 Effluent
pH
09/26/07 2 X month su
9 23.7
Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, Facility
Monitoring Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL/
VIOLATION
UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
08 -2007 001 Effluent
Temperature, Water Deg.
08/11/07 Weekly
deg c
Frequency Violation No Action, Facility
Centigrade
Reporting Error
11 -2007 001 Effluent
Temperature, Water Deg.
11/03/07 Weekly
deg c
Frequency Violation No Action, BIMS
Centigrade
Calculation Error

James James Environmental Mqq ., „ic System: Permit Number:
McDowell County Schools NCO067148 c; ;
Nebo Elementaryr
.LAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT _----_--------T�
PO BOX 1354 MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
OFFICE: [phone] FAX: [phone] ! 11
MAR .18 2008 -
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PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT,,,,
2007 =
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1. General Information
Facility/System Name:
Responsible Entity:
Person in Charge/Contact:
Applicable Permit(s):
NEBO ELEMENTARY/McDOWELL_ CTY SCHOOLS
GARVIN TRINKS
GARVIN TRINKS
N00067148
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
A 14,500 gallon dual chamber septic tank with dual -siphon dosing tanks, dual surface
sand filters, tablet chlorination, 10,500 gallon recirculation tank, and drip distribution
tank.
II. Performance
Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2007
This system had no violations for this year. The maintenance is done by the
McDowell County Schools maintenance department.
List (by Month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental
regulations. Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts
and corrective measures taken to address violations. Attach additional sheets if needed.
none
Ill. Notification:
A copy of this report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification
of the availability of this report to each of their users. A certified statement will be
sent to the State when this issue has been rectified.

James James Environmental My.., roc System: Permit Number:
McDowell County Schools NCO067148
Nebo Elementary
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the
users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified
of its availability. (please see below)
I certify that this report has been given to the Owner of this Entity with explicit
directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the
location with which a copy can be either viewed or received. James & James
Environmental cannot certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose
a letter of certification to be mailed to the State of North Carolina on behalf of this
Entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the conclusion
of this requirement.
Juanita James/ James & James Environmental Management
Responsible Person
Title
Entity
2/20/08
Date

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James James Environmental Myt., ',nc
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System: Permit Number:
McDowell County Schools NCO067148
Nebo Elementary
JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
OFFICE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
I. General Information
Facility/System Name: NEBO ELEMENTARY/McDOWELL CTY SCHOOLS
Responsible Entity: GARVIN TRINKS
Person in Charge/Contact: GARVIN TRINKS
Applicable Permit(s): NCO067148
A copy of the PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT has already been filed
with you by James & James Environmental Management and should be in your
possession at this time. On that report, the certification was stated that I, the
owner of this -Entity, has received a copy of this report and was directed to give
the users knowledge of the report and access to it.
Therefore:
I certify under penalty of law that this report prepared by James & James
Environmental Management is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users
or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of
its availability.
Responsible Person
Title
Entity
Date',

F W A TF r Michael F. oEasley, Governor
North Carolina Department ofv o e and atural Resnues
Cif k :; �_," Alan. K ' ek, P.Ea D ri ector
j fy t ivisi rr o atr'i itllity
I Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
December 22, 2006
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, NC 28752
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit No: NCO067148
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted 'on December 19, 2006. The facility appeared to be in compliance with
permit NC0067148. The operator is doing a good job. "
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: James & James Environmental, ORC
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Central -Files: .,.r
Asheville Files y
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 1
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO067148 Ill 121 06/12/19 117 181 CI 191 cl 20I
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Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIII III6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ------ ----- ---------Reserved ---------- -----------
67I 1.0 169 701 3 I 71Li 721 N I 73I I 174 75LI I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
01:45 PM 06/12/19
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
320 S Main St
Marion NC 28752
02:05 PM 06/12/19
09/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Garvin Trinks,709 Sugar Hill Rd Marion NC 28752//828-652-5504/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review ■ Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on
12-21-2005 by Starr Silvis.
The permit expires on 12-31-2009, please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration.
The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year and was on -site, along with a complete copy of
the current permit.
This system is a septic tank, low pressure pipe, surface sand filter with chlorination and dechlorination.
The effluent data was as follows on the day of the inspection.
Temperature = 12.6 degrees Celcius
Chlorine = <12 ug/1
pH = 7.49 units
Harry & Juanita James were on -site during the inspection.
The log book was present on -site and.had good notation of daily events.
The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits.
This facility appears to be well operated and maintained. The operator is doing a good job.
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Permit: NCO067148
Inspection Date: 12/19/2006
Owner - Facility: Nebo Elementary School WWl-P
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Operations & Maintenance
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Comment:
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Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, NC 28752
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
June 13, 2006
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 067148A02
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Dechlorination Facilities
McDowell County
A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was
received on May 30, 2006, by the Division. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction
of modifications to the existing Nebo Elementary School WWTP, with discharge of treated
wastewater into Shadrick Creek in the Catawba 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 tablet dechlorination system pursuant to the fast track application
received on May 30, 2006, 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. NCO067148 issued May 1, 2005, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0067148.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville 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
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Mr. Trinks
June 13, 2006
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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 H, 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 T15A: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.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct 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.

Mr. Trinks
June 13, 2006
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,
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., Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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cc: G. Dallas Brickhouse, Jr., RE, NC Dept of Public Instruction
McDowell County Health Department
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madder., Jr., P.E.
Michelle McKay
A to C File

McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
A to C No. 067148A02
June 13, 2006
Engineer's Certification
I, , 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 Nebo Elementary School WWTP
located on Nebo School Road in McDowell County for the McDowell County Schools, 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 tablet dechlorination system pursuant to the fast track application
received on May 30, 2006, 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
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Send to: Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633

Michael F. Easley, Governor
North Carolina Department of Envir9prVabnod tura . esourc r'
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Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
December 28, 2005
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion NC 28752
SUBJECT: December 21, 2005
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit No: NCO067148
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Enclosed please find a copy of the. Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on December 21, 2005. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection -
was conducted by Starr Silvis and Don Price of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility
was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0067148.. The facility is in excellent repair
and is exceptionally clean and well maintained. Mr. James and Mr. Smith's assistance
during the inspection is much appreciated.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sinc rely,
Starr Silvis
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Harry Dewain James, ORC
Central Files
Wft—heville+i'les-
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
NorthQ,,1ina
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NCO067148 I11 12I 05/12/21 I17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The facility is extremely well maintained. Everything appeared to be in excellent condition.
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Permit: NCO067148
Inspection Date: 12/21/2005
Owner - Facility: Nebo Elementary School WVVTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ fl
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? ■ ❑ fl ❑
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
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(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natu
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
December 17, 2004
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
2107 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
C E E
DEC 2 9 2004 D
WqT b'13ALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REC10NAL OFFICE_
Ism G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit',, C; :0_.67.14$
Neho-Elementary Seh`ool-WTP-
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently
amended) .
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on October 27, 2004.
Note that the Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) limit in this permit takes effect August 1, 2006. If you wish to
explore dechlorination options in order to comply with the limit, consult the enclosed guidance document.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand,is made, this decision
shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact
Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
3RICIMAL SiGNED E',
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality Section,
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Permit NCO067148
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
McDowell County Schools
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
NCSR 1536
McDowell County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Shadrick Creek in the
Catawba River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2009.
Signed this day December 17, 2004.
SUSA
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit NC0067148
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of
this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the
exclusive authorityto operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions included herein.
The McDowell County Schools are hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0075 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ 14, 500-gallon dual chamber septic tank
♦ Dual -siphon dosing tank
♦ Dual surface sand filters
♦ Tablet chlorinator
♦ 10, 500-gallon recirculation tank
♦ Drip distribution box
This facility is located at the Nebo Elementary School on NCSR 1536 in McDowell
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an unnamed tributary to Shadrick Creek, classified C waters in the
Catawba River Basin.

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Permit NC0067148
A. (IL.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REgUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on February 1, 2005 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS ` ' = 3 ` `
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Daily
Measurement
Sample Type
Sample Location
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Maximum `
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0.0075 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3as N
14.4 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
(April 1- October 31
NH3as N
29.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
(November 1 - March 31)
Fecal Coliform
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)1
28pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The TRC limit takes effect August 1, 2006. Until then, the permittee shall monitor TRC [with no effluent
limit] .
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et: seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B ass.
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment, facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 nil in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time -intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume_collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples'of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may .only be used in, situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall .b'e taken at intervals_ of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director. ,
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(MSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance 5chWulc5
public 110tiee of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Proorams
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
All W.Limek, Pit. Director
Division,of Water.Quality
July 19, 2005
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School Wastewater
Treatment Facility
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
I conducted the subject inspection on June 10, 2005. As the enclosed inspection report indicates,
the facility was undergoing renovation at the time of the inspection. Replacing the sand should keep
this facility in compliance with its NPDES permit. Your attention to the continued upkeep of the
McDowell County school wastewater treatment facilities is appreciated.
Additional inspections will be conducted once the school is back in session. If you should have
any questions, please contact me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
C--;1a';n'et Cantwell
Environmental Technician
Enclosure
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Facility consists of a septic tank and dual sand filters. At the time of the inspection, the distributors
had been removed and the sand was in the process of being replaced. Since school was out of session, the flows
are minor and are being held in the septic tank while the facility is under renovation.

JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
OFFICE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
I. Generallnformation
Facility/System Name: Nebo Elementary
Responsible Entity: Garvin Trinks
,Person in Charge/Contact: Garvin Trinks
Applicable Pennit(s): NCO067148
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A copy of the PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT has already been filed
with you by James & James Environmental Management and should be in your
possession at this time. On that report, the certification was stated that I, the
owner of this Entity, has received a copy of this report and was directed to give
the users knowledge of the report and access to it.
Therefore:
I certify under penalty of law that this report prepared by James & James
Environmental Management is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users
or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of
its availability.
Responsible Person
Title Maintenance Director
Entity McDowell. County Schools
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' AMES & .LAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
OFFICE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
1. General lnformation
Facility/System Name:
Responsible Entity:
Person in Charge/Contact:
Applicable Permit(s):l
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Nebo Elementary
Garvin Trinks
Garvin Trinks
NCO067145
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Nebo Elementary is 'a' gravity flow influent.into a holding tank with dosing tanks
into two side-by-slde!4500 gallon capacity'sand beds with one unified chlorine tube
feeder and chlorine contact chamber.
II. Performance .
.Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2003
The facility experienced difficulty with NH3 in May and was within the 20%.
Otherwise this facility has operated very well this year.
List (by Month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental
regulations. Monthly'lists should Include'discussion of any environmental impacts
and corrective measures taken to address violations. Attach additional sheets if needed.
May - NH3- monthly average 15.1, within the 20%

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Nebo Elementary NC0067148
III. Notifiication:
A copy of this report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification
of the availability of this report to each of their users. A certified statement will be
sent to the State when this issue has been rectified.
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of. law that this report is complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the
users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified
of its availability. (please see below)
I certify that this report has been given to the Owner of this Entity with explicit .
directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the
location with which a.copy can be either viewed or received. James & James
Environnhental cannot certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose
a letter of certification to be mailed to the State of North Carolina on behalf of this
Entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the conclusion
of this requirement.
Juanita James/ James & James Environmental
Responsible Person,
Title
Entity
Inc.
4/5/04
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Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
Maintenance Director
814-B Kanuga St.
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment an'd Natural Resources
Alan W. Klim
Division
June 8, 2004
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Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO067148
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Nebo Elementary School - WWTP
i ITienderson County
lDear Mr. Trinks:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on June 7, 2004. We need one additional item in
order to process your permit renewal:
♦ Solids handling and disposal. How often are solids (sludge) removed from your facility? How are
solids disposed after removal?
Dave Goodrich of the NPDES Unit will review your application. That staff member 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. The requirements in your existing permit will
remain in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action).
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at (919)
733-5083, extension 520.
Sincerely,
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Carolyn Bryant
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Asheville "egional �J� ce `'Water`Quah�y ;Sectc+n��:i
NPDES Unit
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us e-mail: [e-mail]

NPDES APPLIGAjLION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
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Division ofWaterQualityDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-16
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number I NC00 (0'7 1t
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Please print or type
1. Contact Information:
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Facility Name
Owner Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Operator Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
County
Telephone Number
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Facility Name (If different from above)
Street Address or State Road /V C R 15 �
City
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State /Zip Code A)f) r'
County Y)i ` L-*) e, w I I
3. Reason for application:
Expansion/Modification * Existing Unpermitted Discharge
Renewal New Facility
* Please provide a description of the expansion/modification:
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To be filed only by prIvately-owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow)
4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (Ust all installed components with
capacittes):
5. Description of wastewater (check all that apply):
Type of FacflitGenerating Wastewater
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
School
Other
Number of Employees
Number of Employees
Number of Homes
Number of Students/Staff
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.):
6. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply):
1�e Permit Number
Type
RCRA
Non -Attainment
UIC
Ocean Dumping
NPDES ]�j (UU(D '� 14
Dredge/Fill Permits
PSD
Other
NESHAPS
Permit Number
7. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls):
8. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
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NPDES APPLIC...ON FOR PERMCiT RENEWAL- -_ . - [ORT FORM D
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MCD flow)
9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map. showing the exact location of each outfall):
Cep.
10. Is this facility located on Native American lands? (check one)
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YES ❑ NO
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.
Garvin Txinks
Printed Name of Person Signing
Maintenance D.ur.eaton/McDowett Countu Schootz
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Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or
certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any
recording of monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, 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 $10,000 or
imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both for a similar offense.)
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Nebo Elementary School
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Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
Water Quality Section
59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, NC 28801-
828/251-6208
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File Access Record
FACILITY NAME
(print name/s
COUNTY
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(print name/s)
access to the above -named file by personnel of the Water Quality
Section. I understand that this statement shall be made a permanent
part of any file which is viewed under the Freedom of Information
provision of the North Carolina General Statutes.
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(signature)
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name/initials of WQ statf member
permit number
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Aug 19 03 09:30a MR HARRY JAMES .828. q Q738 p.2
JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC
PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
[phone] OFFICE
[phone] FAX
August 17, 2003
Mr. Michael McDonald
Division of Water Quality
DENR
59 Woodfin Place' .
Asheville, NC 28801
Mr. Garvin T-rtlls
McDowdCounty Schools
2140.Sugar Oil Road
Marion, NC 28752
Re: Letter dated 7/17/03 for Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Dear Mr. McDonald,
The month of May, 2003 our operator, Steve Nanney, had a difficult time combating the
Ammonia Nitrogen level at the Nebo Elementary School WWTP. He took many corrective actions
including the addition of Soda Ash to the Influent dosing tank, adjusting the dosing rate through the sand
beds, and checking to see if anything had changed in the integrity of the incoming waste water.
With these actions he found that the addition of the Soda Ash made only minimal changes in the
Ammonia Nitrogen of the waste stream. He also found that changing the dosing and re -circulation rate
again made only minor corrections. When reviewing the incoming waste water, he found that the kitchen
staffhad changed the product used. This new product added chlorine. Mr. Trinks immediately made the
change back to the product that had been used. With this change and additional Soda Ash used, the
Ammonia Nitrogen regained compliance for the month of June, 2003.
Thank you for your attention in this matter. We will strive in the future, as we have in the past,
to release the best possible effluent from this facility. With highest regards, we are
Harry & Juanita James
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James & James Environmental Management, Inc.
PO Box 1354, Mountain Home, NC 28758
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
WATER QUALITY SECTION
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Dear Mr. Trinks:
July 17, 2003
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
A review of Nebo Elementary School WWTP's monitoring report for May 2003 showed the
following violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
05/31/03
14.4 mg/I
15.1 mg/I
Monthly
(as N)
Average
Exceeded
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may
pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in
writing to this office within 30 days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-
compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Michael McDonald at 828/251-6208.
Sincerely,
orrest R. Westall
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
xc: Michael M. McDonald
Compliance/Enforcement
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59 Woodfin Place Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
NEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
RECIRCULATING SAND FILTER (RSI� WITH DRIP DISTRIBUTION
McDOWELL COUNTY
GENERAL DESIGN:
Design Population:
600 Students
Design Flow Rate:
12 GPC/d
Design Flow:
7,200 GPD
Actual Flow:
3,500-5,600 GPD
Permitted Flow:
7,500 GPD
PRELIMINARY TREATMENT (EXISTING)
A. Septic Tank #1 (field measurements) 9,900 gallons
B. Septic Tank #2 (in -series) 9,565 gallons
C. Dosing Tank 2,840 gallons
D. Sand Filters (two parallel) 23' X 46' 2,116 sq. ft.
E. Chlorinator 1,200 gallons
NOTE: Dosing is by duplex pumping 742 gal/dose
PROPOSED UPGRADE:
Conversion of Intermittent To Recirculating Sand Filter
A. Install (3) 3,500 gallon tanks, pre -cast state -approved, for a total of 10,500
gallons.
B. Disable and remove dosing pumps and reroute septic tank effluent through the
dosing tank by gravity to the number one recirculating tank.
C. Rebuild sand filter by removing and replacing —12" of state -certified sand and
installing 2160' of %" PE. drip tubing ( 0.01 gpm emitters @ 24" O. C.) at
—10" depth beneath sand surface.
D. Install a 10'x10' prefab or hand -constructed building on a 4" slab -on -grade
building to house duplex controller and filtration unit.
E. Install dual pumps, 1 % HP, in tank number 3.

F. Install dual 400 micron filters (manually cleaned)and a 1'/Z" totalizing flow
meter in the control building.
G. Install a distribution box in -line with the existing sand filter effluent to provide
flow splitting between the chlorinator and the recirculation tanks.
H . Install a 2" PVC field flush line with a 2" PVC Ball Valve to manually flush
the drip tubing at appropriate intervals (usually 2-4 weeks).
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM:
A. Install drip tubing 12" O. C. and buried —10" beneath sand surface: 48 lines each
45' long for a total of 2,160'. Drip tubing shall contain emitters at 24" O.C. and
deliver —0.01 gpm over a pressure range of 10-50 PSI.
B. Install a 2" PVC supply manifold with''/z" drip tubing attached at 6' intervals for
a total of 270' for each run. Connect the end of each run to the 2" PVC flush
manifold. The flush manifold will only be operated at preset flushing intervals
and will return the flushing flow tlirough the control building then to
recirculating tank number one.
C. Calculating the dose rate:
2160' / 2' per emitter = 1080 total emitters installed
1,080 emitters x 0.01 GPM/emitter = 10.8 GPM
D. Calculating the flush rate:
8 connections to the flUShing line at 1.9 GPM + dosed amount = pump rate
(8 x 1.9 GPM) + 10.8 GPM = 26 GPM
NOTE: 1.9 GPM is the flow rate at 2 FPS velocity through %" pipe
DAILY DOSING SCHEDULE:
A. Design flow x recirculation ratio = pumping volume/day (GPM)
7,500 GPD x 2 = 15,000 GPD
B. Dosing time per day:
15,000 GPD / 10.8 GPM / 60 min/lu- = 23.1 hrs., say 24 hours, at
design.
C. Dosing time at normal daily flows of-5,000 GPD
(5,000 GPD x 2) / 10.8 GPM / 60 min/hr. = 15.4hrs., say 16 hours.

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LOOPS (SEE DETAILS)
112' P.E. DRIP TUBING
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24' D.C.
4) 270' RUNS OF 12' P.E.
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3URIED 10' (11.50.C.)
EX. 8' BLOCK WALLS
AUT❑-DRAINS
PVC FLUSHLINE
VC SUPPLY
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112' PVC DRAIN
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LINES 112' PVC
PVC BALL VAVLE
CONTROL BUILDING
GRADE
1500 WATT, 230
GRADE
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CONTROL BUILDING PLAN
2' PVC SUPPLY_
�= 2' PVC SUPPLY
CONTROL BUILDING

.❑CKING ALUMINUM HATCH
THREE HOLES CDR
DRILLED TO FIT
4' PVC SCH 40 11
PIPE WITH SNAP
IN PIPEEALS 4'-0'
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SECTION DISTRIBUTION BOX
FROM SAND FILTER
RECIRCULATI❑N 4'-0'
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PLAN DISTRIBUTION BOX
3'x3' LOCKING ALUM. HATCH
. I 2• Pvc —
GRADE ram, -
1/2' SS MOUNTING BRACKETS
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1 112' PVC FLOAT TREE LAG PUMP ON
3' 0'
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1 1/2HP, TUBINE - -
PUMPS LOW WATER/OFF
6- PVC o 2'-01
EQUALIZATION LINE
20 LB. CONCRETE WGT.
6' PVC
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(6'xI2')(6.5'd>
NOTE, TANKS AND RISERS SEALED WAT
WITH NON -SHRINK GROUT AND MASTIC.
ALL PVC 1S SCHEDULED 40 OR BETTEF
RECIRCULATI❑N PUMP TANK N El, 3
—K V PVC ELECTRICAL
AIR TIGHT SEAL
/,L-- (Ij ALUMINUM F{A7CH
DUAL 1 112 HP TURBINE
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FLUSH LICE
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4' PVC 2'PVC
SF INF. PVC B. VAL S
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RECIRCULATION F-1-- 7"FLP,S -�SEPTIC TANK EFF.�� y DUPLEX
SCONTROLLER W/
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LINES 1/2' PVC
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY SECTION
June 12, 2002
,,Mr. Garvin Trinks — Maintenance Supervisor
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Subject: Authorization to Construct
ATC No. 06714BA01
NPDES Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Trinks:
The Division of Water Quality received your request for an Authorization to Construct on
May 14, 2002. The Division has reviewed your request for an Authorization to Construct at Nebo
Elementary School. The Division finds the proposed improvements to be satisfactory and hereby
grants authorization for the following:
• Install three (3) 3,500 gallon recirculation tanks pre -cast state -approved, fora total of
10,500 gallons.
• Disable and remove dosing pumps and reroute septic tank effluent through the dosing
tank, by gravity, to the number one recirculating tank.
• Rebuild sand filter by removing and replacing approximately 12 inches of state -certified
sand and installing 2160 feet of inch PE. drip tubing (with 0.01 gpm emitters at 24
inch O.C.), at approximately .10. inch depth beneath the sand surface.
• Install a 10 foot by 10 foot prefab or hand constructed building on a 4 inch slab -on -
grade building to house duplex controller and filtration unit.
• Install dual pumps, 1 °h HP, in tank number 3.
• Install dual 400 micron filters (manually cleaned) and a 1'h inch totalizing flow meter in
the control building.
• Install a distribution box in -line with the existing sand filter effluent to provide flow
splitting between the chlorinator and the recirculation tanks.
Asheville Regional Office, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Install a 2 inch PVC field flush line with a 2" inch PVC Ball valve to manually flush the
drip tubing at appropriate intervals.
Associated piping and appurtenances.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with NPDES Permit No.
NC0067148, issued May 5, 2000, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit.
The Permittee shall notify the Water Quality Supervisor of the Asheville Regional Office,
telephone number [phone], at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to operation of the installed
facilities, so that an in -place inspection can be made. Notification shall be made during the normal
office hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Engineer's Certification
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the modified facility, the
Permittee shall provide the Division with the enclosed certification from a professional engineer
registered in North Carolina certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance
with NPDES" Permit NC0067148, Authorization to Construct Number 067148A01 and the
approved plans and specifications. The Certification should be submitted to: NCDENR/ DWQ,
NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.
Requirements for Certified Operator.
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 Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility
at least weekly and each Class Il, 111, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8G, .0200.
Additional Requirements
The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management
Commission is incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this Permit. Noncompliance
with.the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided
by G. S. 143-215.6 for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this Permit.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct 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.
Asheville Regional Office, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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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.
The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the approved plans and specifications on file for the
life of the facility. One (1) copy of the approved plans and specifications is enclosed for your
records.
If you have any questions about this Authorization to Construct, please contact Mr. Larry
Frost, at [phone].
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director
Enclosures: Project Plans and Specifications (approved)
Engineer's Certification Form
cc: -Larry Frost
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
-Bob Deweese - NCDPI
Asheville Regional Office, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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McDOWELL COUNTY
GENERAL DESIGN;
Design Population:
600 Students
Design Flow Rate:
12 GPC/d
Design Flow:
7,200 GPD
Actual Flow:
3,500-5,600 GPD
Permitted Flow:
7,500 GPD
PRELIMINARY TREATMENT (EXISTING)
A. Septic Tank #1 (field measurements) 9,900 gallons
B. Septic Tank #2 (in -series) 9,565 gallons
C. Dosing Tank 2,840 gallons
D. Sand Filters (two parallel) 23' X 46' 2,116 sq. ft.
E. Chlorinator 1,200 gallons
NOTE: Dosing is by duplex pumping 742 gal/dose
PROPOSED UPGRADE:
Conversion of Intermittent To Recirculating Sand Filter
A. Install (3) 3,500 gallon tanks, pre -cast state -approved, for a total of 10,500
gallons.
B. Disable and remove dosing pumps and reroute septic tank effluent through the
dosing tank by gravity to the number one recirculating tank.
C. Rebuild sand filter by removing and replacing —12" of state -certified sand and
installing 2160' of %" PE. drip tubing ( 0.01 gpm emitters @ 24" O. C.) at
—10" depth beneath sand surface.
D. Install a 10'x10' prefab or hand -constructed building on a 4" slab -on -grade
building to house duplex controller and filtration unit.
E. Install dual pumps, 1% HP, in tank number 3.

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F. Install dual 400 micron filters (manually cleaned)and a 1 V totalizing flow
meter in the control building.
G. Install a distribution box in -line with the existing sand filter effluent to provide
flow splitting between the chlorinator and the recirculation tanks.
H . Install a 2" PVC field flush line with a 2" PVC Ball Valve to manually flush
the drip tubing at appropriate intervals (usually 2-4 weeks).
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
A. Install drip tubing 12" O. C. and buried —10" beneath sand surface: 48 lines each
45' long for a total of 2,160'. Drip tubing shall contain emitters at 24" O.C. and
deliver —0.01 gpm over a pressure range of 10-50 PSI.
B. Install a 2" PVC supply manifold with V2" drip tubing attached at 6' intervals for
a total of 270' for each run. Connect the end of each run to the 2" PVC flush
manifold. The flush manifold will only be operated at preset flushing intervals
and will return the flushing flow through the control building then to
recirculating tank number one.
C. Calculating the dose rate:
2160' / 2' per emitter = 1080 total emitters installed
1,080 emitters x 0.01 GPM/emitter = 10.8 GPM
D. Calculating the flush rate:
8 connections to the flushing line at 1.9 GPM + dosed amount = pump rate
( 8 x 1.9 GPM) + 10.8 GPM = 26 GPI
NOTE: 1.9 GPM is the flow rate at 2 FPS velocity through %" pipe
DAILY DOSING SCHEDULE:
A. Design flow x recirculation ratio = pumping volume/day (GPM)
7,500 GPD x 2 = 15,000 GPD
B. Dosing time per day:
15,000 GPD / 10.8 GPM / 60 min/hr = 23.1 hrs., say 24 hours, at
design.
C. Dosing time at normal daily flows of--5,000 GPD
(5,000 GPD x 2) / 10.8 GPM / 60 min/hr. = 15.41irs., say 16 hours.

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D. Using the above calculations and an up -down digital timer, timed dosing can be
used to evenly distribute the flow over a 24-hour day.
E. Alternatively the system can by-pass the timer and operate in the demand mode
by float control.
RECOMMENDED DOSING SCHEDULE:
The recirculation cycle will begin and end in a demand mode controlled by a four -
float system and will operate for approximately 23 hours per day at design flow.
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nTwo-piece threaded housing with O-ring seal. Molded from high heat and
chemical resistant ABS plastic. Available with ball flush valve or unscrewing
flush cap.
nFilter screen Is all stainless steel, providing 23.4 sq. in. of filtration area.
Screens available in 50, 100, 150 (standard) and 200 mesh sizes. Screen
collars molded from vinyl for long life and durability.
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4E-1 "
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nTwo-piece threaded housing with O-ring seal. Molded from high heat and
chemical resistant glass -reinforced plastic. Available with ball flush valve or
unscrewing flush cap.
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Screens available in 50, 100, 150 (standard) and 200 mesh sizes. Screen
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nTwo-piece threaded housing with O-ring seal molded from high heat and
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J ` support shell Is woven stainless steel wire; inner screen is specially woven
stainless steel cloth. inner and outer screens are soldered together. Screen col-
lars molded from vinyl for long life and weatherability. Screens available in 50,
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4E-3/4T features a 3/4 " Hose Swivel Inlet x 3/4 " MHT outlet with thread-
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small low -flow systems supplied by garden valves.
4E 21, —3", —4", —6 —8 —12", Steel; Stainless steel screens wii
reinforced polypropylene retaining collars; Scotchkote 203 fusion epoxy
ten -gauge steel housings; all brass locking ball valve for flushing or c
bleed. Inlet/outlet connections on the 2", 3", 4" are victualic grooved, 6",
12" are flanged.
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P.O. Box 3760, Ontario, CA 91761
[phone] FAX [phone]
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Sand Filler &
PVC Liners
I! Sand Filter Liner, black 30 mil. Also used for sewage ponds. Fabricated to $0.33/sq. ft
your specifications. If needed, 2 boots, stainless steel clamps and d adhesive included.
L120 Pond Liner, gray 20 mil. Approved for fish ponds, garden ponds, etc. $0.30/Sq. ft
Filter Fabric
LIFF
Filter Fabric, 0.85 oz per square yard spun bonded nylon, 4-1/2'x 100'
27.50
Keeps dirtfrom infiltrating sand beds and drain rock in sand filters
and drainfields. Not biodegradable.
LIFF2
Filter Fabric, same material as above except 27" wide. Ideal for drainfield trenches. 13.50
— AFF3
Filter Fabric, same material as above except 3' wide. Ideal for drainfield trenches. 18.70
LIFF3-1.5M
Filter Fabric, same material as above in roll T wide by 1500' long
254.00
LIFF10
Filter Fabric, same material as above in roll 10' wide, per lineal foot
$0.63/lin. ft
Flow Meters
(Unions not included)
FMO62
5/8 inch diameter Flow range 1-10gpm, Max 20gpm
71.00
FFA075
3/4 inch diameter Flow range 2-15gpm; Max 30gpm
120.00
FM100
1 inch diameter Flow range 3-25gpm, Max 50gpm
170.00
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1 1/2 inch diameter Flow range 5-50gpm, Max 100gpm
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FM203
2 inch diameter Flow range 8-80gpm, Max 160gpm
700.00
Infiltration Fester
Recirculating Sand Filter Valves
MM3 Standard Recirculating Ball Valve
MM4
MM6 "
RSV2 Recirculating Splitter Valve (Unions not included)
RSV3 "
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Hydrosplitters
Call for details and pricing.
3 inch
90.00
4 inch
95.00
6 inch
125.00
2 inch
125.00
3 inch
200.00
4 inch
235.00
Regulate distribution to gravity drainfield lines in pumping and siphon systems.
Include 18' high x 21" dia. PVC enclosure with fiberglass cover. Specify number of lines.
HSM 1/2" dia. lines $14 per line + 74.00
1" dia. lines $18 per line + 74.00
Custom Hydrosplitters builtto your specifications Call for quote
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Rev: 5/17/96 Mis page only/

Specifications
Orenco Systems'
Incorporated
Male Adapter
Fiberglass Slip Cap wNent
814 AIRWAY AVENUE Vent Hole
4" Solvent Weld Coupling
SUTHERLIN, OREGON / g
Discharge Orifice, Sized
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TELEPHONE:
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42'
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39"
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27"
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For individual septic tanks to protect drainfields from solids carryover. Allows reduction of transport lines to
1-1/4" diameter and eliminates the need for distribution piping within the drainfield, where allowed. For sep-
tic tanks preceding dosing tanks with pumps or siphons, as in sand filter and mound systems. For septic
tanks in variable -grade sewer collection systems. For large septic tanks serving small communities, RV
parks, schools, etc. Constructed of fiberglass, PVC and 1/8' mesh polyethylene screen.
Note: When using a pump, use a Screened Pump Vault instead (see page 5)
All Effluent Filter outlets fit pipe O.D. of 4.5". Adapters available upon request
New FT -Series Biotube® Filters
U.S. Patent Nos. 4439323 and 5480561
Model
Filter Area (ftZ)
Dimensions
Unit Price
FT0444-36
5.3
4" dia. x 44" high, 36" cartridge
$60.00
The model FT0444-36 effluent filter is packaged 4 units to the case.
Discounts are only allowed on purchases of case quantities as follows:
2-4 cases
(10% discount)
$54.00
5-7 cases
(20% discount)
$48.00
8-24 cases
(25% discount)
$45.00
25+ cases
(30% discount)
$42.00
Model
Filter Area (ft2)
Dimensions
Unit Price
F 1044-r-33
5.3
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$60.C;:
FT0848-36
16.8
8" dia. x 48" high, 36" cartridge
$145.00
FT0854-36
16.8
8" dia. x 54" high, 36" cartridge
$150.00
FT1254-36
33.6
12" dia. x 54" high, 36" cartridge
$295.00
FT1554-36
54.0
15" dia. x 54" high, 36" cartridge
$425.00
FT1572-54
81.0
15" dia. x 72" high, 54" cartridge
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Custom filters for engineered systems a specialty. Call for a quote.
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Rev: 5/30/96

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5. Description of wastewater (check all that apply):
Type of Facility Generating Wastewater
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Residential
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Number of Employees
Number of Employees
Number of Homes
Number of Students/Staff
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.):
6. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls):
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7. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
8. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or
certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any
recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, 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 $10,000 or
imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both for a similar offense.)
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Return Receipt Requested .
March 03, 2016
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, NC 28752
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SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.l(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO067148
McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Case No. LV-2016-0062
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $408.22 ($250.00 civil penalty +
$158.22 enforcement costs) against McDowell County Schools.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR)
submitted by McDowell County Schools for the month of May 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0067148. The
violations, which occurred in May 2015, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that McDowell County Schools violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO067148 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143 -215. 1 (a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water. Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against McDowell
County Schools:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
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$250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.N00067148, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for NH3-N - Conc.
$250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$158.22 Enforcement Costs
$408.22 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit,a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request: '
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete. and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
-1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2016-0062 County: McDowell
Assessed Party: McDowell County Schools / Nebo Elementary
Permit No.: NC0067148 Amount Assessed: $408.22
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for I remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor.that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance)..
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF MCDOWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
). STIPULATION OF FACTS
McDowell County Schools )
Nebo Elementary School. WWTP )
PERMIT NO. NCO067148 1 CASE NO. LV-2016-0062
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $408.22 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated March 03, 2016, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
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ATTACHMENT A
McDowell County Schools
CASE NUMBER: LV-2016-0062
PERMIT: NCO067148 FACILITY: Nebo Elementary School WWTP COUNTY: McDowell REGION: Asheville -
Limit Violations
MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF'
CALCULATED
% OVER
PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE
LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$250.00 5-2015 001 Effluent NH3-N - Conc
5/31/15 Monthly
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14.40 18.90
31.4 Monthly Average Exceeded

1 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: McDowell County Schools
Facility Name: Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit Number: NCO067148
County: McDowell
Case Number: LV-2016-0062
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 31.38%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would also include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the
cost of analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been no assessments in the year prior to this assessment.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$158.22
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Re-ienal-Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

NPDES PERMIT NO' NCO067148 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH MAY YEAR 2015
FACILITY NAME NEBO ELEMENTARY CLASS I COUNTY MCDOWELL
CERTIFIED LABORATORY (1) JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MGT., ]INC. CERTIFICATION NO. 482
(list additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) ROBERT ROWE GRADE II CERTIFICATION NO. 999739
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES ROBERT ROWE ORC PHONE [phone]
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
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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) Fx�
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirement E]
Noncompliant
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens pub' eq flhe
environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written
submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for improvements to be made as required by Part II.E.6 'of
the NPDES permit.
"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."
McDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Permittee (Please print or type)
WMALMAN
submitted electronically)
6/19/2015
2107 SUGAR HILL RD. MARION, NC 28752 828-697-0063 12-31-2014
Permittee Address Phone Number - e-mail address Permit Expiration Date
ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
Certified Laboratory (2)
Certification No.
Certified Laboratory (3)
Certification No.
Certified Laboratory (4)
Certification No.
Certified Laboratory (5)
Certification No.
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at [phone] or by visiting http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/appforms.
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).

PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
March 29, 2016
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Road
Marion, NC 28752
Subject: Payment Acknowledgement
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit Number: NCO067148
Case Number: LV-2016-0062
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
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This letter is to acknowledge receipt of payment in the amount of $408.22 received from you dated March
28, 2016. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment (s) levied against the subject facility,
and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division
for additional violations of the applicable Statues, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please contact Wren Thedford at 919-807-6304.
Sincerely,
W fret-, Ttit AJ26-ro.
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL
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February 10, 2016
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
RE: Nebo Elementary School WWTP; McDowell County Schools
NPDES Permit No. NCO067148
NOV-2016-LV-0071
Dear Mr. Davidson,
This letter is in reference to the NOV received by Garvin Trinks, McDowell County Schools on February 3,
2016 dated February 2, 2016. The NOV is with regard to Ammonia Nitrogen results exceeding the
monthly average for the month of May, 2015.
This system is a two sand bed system operated as parallel system. The first bed in the parallel system
began to fail, and, in consultation with the engineer, determined that this bed had to be rebuilt. The system
was carefully operated until the school year closed in early June. At this time this bed was rebuilt with new
gravel and sand. The facility has operated properly since that time.
We would appreciate consideration of any fines that may be forthcoming. The school system invested the
funds necessary to bring the sand bed into compliance in the time frame that would be the safest for the
children on site.
With highest regards, I am
Very truly yours,
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Division of Water Resources
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Water Quality Regional Operations
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Certified Mail # 7014 0510 0000 4466 1049
Return Receipt Requested,
February 2, 2016
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, NC 28752
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0071
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WVVTP
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the May 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s)•
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 5/31/2015 14.4 18.92 Monthly Average Exceeded
N) -Concentration (CO610)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the-n6ted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (191 business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.

Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in .the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
Additionally and if you have not already done so, you may wish to consider registering to use the Division's new
e-DMR system for the completion and electronic submittal of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
For more information, please visit the eDMR Website at the following address:
http://p-ortal.ncdenr.org/we--b/­wgLadmin/­b_o_q/il)u/­edmr.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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Certified Mail # 7014 0510 0000 4466 1094
Return Receipt Requested
March 03, 2016
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, NC 28752
PAT MC.GR;QIRY
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SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO067148
McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Case No. LV-2016-0062
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
S. JAY ZIMNIERN AN
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This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $408.22 ($250.00 civil penalty +
$158.22 enforcement costs) against McDowell County Schools.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR)
submitted by McDowell County Schools for the month of May 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0067148. The
violations, which occurred in May 2015, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that McDowell County Schools violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO067148 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against McDowell
County Schools:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0067148, by discharging wastewater into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for NH3-N - Conc.
$250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$158.22 Enforcement Costs
$408.22 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.I(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282. I (b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (3 O) dys of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2016-0062 County: McDowell
Assessed Party: McDowell County Schools / Nebo Elementary
Permit No.: NC0067148 Amount Assessed: $408.22
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF MCDOWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
PERMIT NO. NCO067148
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LV-2016-0062
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $408.22 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated March 03, 2016, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
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ATTACHMENT A
McDowell County Schools
CASE NUMBER: LV-2016-0062
PERMIT: NCO067148 FACILITY: Nebo Elementary School WWTP COUNTY: McDowell REGION: Asheville
Limit Violations
MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
% OVER
PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE
LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE
$250.00 5-2015 001 Effluent NH3-N - Conc
5/31/15
Monthly
mg/I
14.40 18.90
31.4
Monthly Average Exceeded

NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO067148 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH MAY YEAR 2015
FACILITY NAME NEBO ELEMENTARY CLASS 1 COUNTY MCDOWELL
CERTIFIED LABORATORY (1) JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MGT., ZINC. CERTIFICATION NO. 432
(list additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) ROBERT ROWE GRADE II CERTIFICATION NO. 999739
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES ROBERT ROWE ORC PHONE [phone]
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to
AM: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
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) FX I
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirement
Noncompliant
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens puhla ea tbof1The
environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written
submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for improvements to be made as required by Part II.E.6 of
the NPDES permit.
"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."
McDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Permittee (Please print or type)
of
submitted electronically)
Date
6/19/2015
2107 SUGAR HILL RD. MARION, NC 28752 828-697-0063 12-31-2014
Permittee Address - Phone Number e-mail address Permit Expiration Date
ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
Certified Laboratory (2) Certification No.
Certified Laboratory (3) Certification No.
Certified Laboratory (4) Certification No.
Certified Laboratory (5) Certification No.
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at [phone] or by visiting http://portal.ncdenr.org/weblwq/swp/ps/npdes/appforms.
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).

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: McDowell County Schools
Facility Name: Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit Number: NCO067148
County: McDowell
Case Number: LV-2016-0062
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 31.38%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would also include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the
cost of analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been no assessments in the year prior to this assessment.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$158.22
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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Certified Mail ## 7014 0510 0000 4466 1049
Return Receipt Requested
February 2, 2016
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, NC 28752
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0071
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County -
Dear Permittee:
S SAY ZIIt N..ERIvY,�l`(
Du�ior
A review of the May 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 5/31/2015 14.4 18.92 Monthly Average Exceeded
N) - Concentration (C0610)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.

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Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
Additionally and if you have not already done so, you may wish to consider registering to use the Division's new
e-DMR system for the completion and electronic submittal of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
For more information, please visit the eDMR Website at the following address:
http://r)ortal.ncdenr.ora/web/wg/admin/bog/ipu/edmr.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Certified Mail # 7014 0510 0000 4466 1049
Return Receipt Requested
February 2, 2016
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill.Rd
Marion, NC 28752
PAT :iICCRORY:
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0071
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
'Zi0gary
`.S. JAY ZIlv1N1.EN1AN
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A review of the May 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 5/31/2015 14.4 18.92 Monthly Average Exceeded
N) - Concentration (C0610)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.

Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
Additionally and if you have not already done so, you may wish to consider registering to use the Division's new
e-DMR system for the completion and electronic submittal of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
For more information, please visit the eDMR Website at the following address:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/il)u/edmr.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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James & James Environmental Management, Inc.
PO BOX 519, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28759
(828) 697-N63 OFFICE
[phone] FAX
July 01, 2016
Water Quality Operations Center
U.S. Highway 70
Asheville Regional Office Asheville, NC 28778
RE: -McDowell City Schools
Nebo Elementary
NPDES Permit No. NCO075353
,,��-2016-LV-0104
Dear Mr. Davidson,
RECE1VEMCDEWWR
JUL 18 2016
Water duality
Permitting section
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This letter is in response to the NOV dated June 1, 2016 for the above referenced facility. It is with regard to
the Ammonia Nitrogen violation.
Nebo Elementary is an excellent operating sand bed system. The maintenance department of McDowell
County School System in conjunction with the James and James personnel work endlessly to maintain this
system.
During the month of this infraction, it was determined that a main header line on bed number one (1) had
ruptured, short-circuiting the bed. It took several days for this to become apparent. The bed was taken off
line for the repair which happened in a timely manner. Soda ash was added to both the upstream septic -tank
and the pump tank to combat the Ammonia Nitrogen levels. The system quickly regained and has maintained
compliance_ The sand bed number one was placed back on line upon completion of the repairs.
We would appreciate any consideration available for the reduction or elimination of this fine.
With regards,
QLuk-ao- d)a0-V-e'0
Juanita James

V,
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF MCDOWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
McDowell County Schools .
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
PERMIT NO. NCO067148
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADM]NISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OFFACTS
CASE NO. LV-2016-0104
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling 3$ 63.93 for violations) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated June 01.2016, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission .of the civil penalty, does hereby waive
the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands'that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the �� day of .20
'SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2016-0104 County: McDowell
Assessed Party: McDowell County Schools --Nebo
Permit No.: NCO067148
Amount Assessed: $363.93
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and S'tapulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(0), remission"of a civil
penalty maybe granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXI:_'LANATION: -� o n,� � cctj& &no --A

James & James Environmental Management, Inc.
PO BOX 519, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
[phone] OFFICE
[phone] FAX
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July 01, 2016
Water Quality Operations Center
U.S. Highway 70
Asheville Regional Office Asheville, NC 28778
RE: McDowell City Schools
Nebo Elementary
NPDES Permit No. NCO075353
Dear Mr. Davidson,
LV, 2016 - o /dy
This letter is in response to the NOV dated June 1, 2016 for the above referenced facility. It is with regard to
the Ammonia Nitrogen violation.
Nebo Elementary is an excellent operating sand bed system. The maintenance department of McDowell
County School System in conjunction with the James and James personnel work endlessly to maintain this
system.
During the month of this infraction, it was determined that a main header line on bed number one (1) had
ruptured, short-circuiting the bed. It took several days for this to become apparent. The bed was taken off
line for the repair which happened in a timely manner. Soda ash was added to both the upstream septic tank
and the pump tank to combat the Ammonia Nitrogen levels. The system quickly regained and has maintained
compliance. The sand bed number one was placed back on line upon completion of the repairs.
We would appreciate any consideration available for the reduction or elimination of this fine.
With regards,
Q&,x,to- ( j
Juanita James
oivisREC 6 VEources
JUL 1 1 2A
Water QualltY Regional operations
Ashe,riHe RegionLI Office w_„

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2016-0104 County: McDowell
Assessed Party: McDowell County Schools --Nebo
Permit No.: NC0067148
Amount Assessed: $363.93
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION: V" Om a -WO 6V-J

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF MCDOWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
McDowell County Schools )
Nebo Elementary School WWTP )
PERMIT NO. NCO067148 ) CASE NO. LV-2016-0104
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling'$363.93 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated June 01, 2016, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive
the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the ;� day of 6iL, 2��l✓% , 20
GNATURE
ADDRESS
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TELEPHONE

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Certified Mail # 7012 1010 00021965 5785
Return Receipt Requested
June 01, 2016
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, NC 28752
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO067148
McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Case No. LV-2016-0104
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits.a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $363.93 ($250.00 civil penalty +
$113.93 enforcement costs) against McDowell County Schools.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR)
submitted by McDowell County Schools for the month of October 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0067148. The
violations, which occurred in October 2015, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that McDowell County Schools violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO067148 and G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against McDowell
County Schools:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-2964500

$250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0067148, by discharging wastewater into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for NH3-N - Conc.
$250.00 TOTAL C1VIIL PENALTY
$113.93 Enforcement Costs
$363.93 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282. I (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

1 a
Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirly (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3 File.a petition for an administrative hearinll with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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Certified Mail # 7012 1010 0002 1965 5785
Return Receipt Requested
June 01, 2016
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, NC 28752
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO067148
McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Case No. LV-2016-0104
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $363.93 ($250.00 civil penalty +
$113.93 enforcement costs) against McDowell County Schools.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR)
submitted by McDowell County Schools for the month of October 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0067148. The
violations, which occurred in October 2015, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that McDowell County Schools violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO067148 and G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against McDowell
County Schools:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 1y43-215.1(a)(6) and Permit NO.NC0067148, by discharging wastewater into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for NH3-N - Conc.
$250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$113.93 Enforcement Costs
$363.93 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282:1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thiAy Q 0) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc:—zzr--WQS Aslievihe Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2016-0104 County: McDowell
Assessed Party: McDowell County Schools --Nebo
Permit No.: NCO067148 Amount Assessed: $363.93
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF MCDOWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
PERMIT NO. NCO067148
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LV-2016-0104
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $363.93 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated June 01, 2016, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive
the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the day of .120
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
McDowell County Schools
CASE NUMBER: LV-2016-0104
PERMIT: NCO067148 REGION: Asheville
FACILITY: Nebo Elementary School WWTP COUNTY: McDowell
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Date Month/Yr Parameter
Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
10/31/2015 10-2015 Nitrogen, Ammonia
Monthly mg/I 14.40 19.20 33.0 Monthly $250.00
Total (as N) -
Average
Concentration
Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: McDowell County Schools
Facility Name: Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit Number: NCO067148
County: McDowell
Case Number: LV-2016-0104
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 32.98%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There has been one civil penalty enforcement in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$113.93.
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

,NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO067148 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH OCTOBER YEAR 2015
FACILITY NAME NEBO ELEMENTARY CLASS 1 COUNTY MCDOWELL
CERTIFIED LABORATORY (1) JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MGT., ]INC. CERTIFICATION NO.. 482
(list additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) ROBERT ROWE GRADE II CERTIFICATION NO. 999739
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES ROBERT ROWE ORC PHONE [phone]
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CREcx ROX IF ORC HAS CHANGED ;3...� 1) NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE k
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: u, , F`'C b r rIS
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
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) El
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements FTI
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 1LE.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."
McDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Permittee (Please print or type)
11 /20/2015
unless submitted electronically)
2107 SUGAR HILL RD. MARION, NC 28752 828-697-0063 12-31-2014
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 http•.//portal.ncdenr.org/weblwq/swptpstupdestappforms.
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).

JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC
PO BOX 519, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
[phone] OFFICE
[phone] FAX
October, 2015
Client: McDowell County Schools, Nebo Elementary
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO067148
Dear Client,
We are pleased to notify you that your facility operated most of the month within your National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. We did experience a result that was greater than
the permit discharge limits. Your permit has both a monthly maximum and a daily maximum. Your
facility exceeded the permit discharge limits on the items listed below:
Ammonia Nitrogen
Monthly average 15.9 mg/1
This did not give a daily maximum violation but did give a monthly average violation. We anticipate that
the increased Ammonia Nitrogen was due to the rebuilt bed growing the bacteria to be able to
accommodate the waste stream entering the facility. We began adding Soda Ash to the in line holding tank
prior to the sand beds to increase the pH and assist with the nitrogen cycle. The last two results were
compliant and reveal that this process is working properly.
You may get a monetary fine for this month.
Please find enclosed a copy of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for last month. This report and
one copy have been sent to the State on your behalf. Please place this report in your file for future
reference.
Thank you for choosing James & James as your service company.
ank you,
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J anita James

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: McDowell County Schools
Facility Name: Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit Number: NCO067148
County: McDowell
Case Number: LV-2016-0104
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 32.98%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There has been one civil penalty enforcement in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$113.93.
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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Return Receipt Requested
June 01, 2016
Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, NC 28752
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SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143 -215. 1 (a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO067148
McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Case No. LV-2016-0104
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
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This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $363.93 ($250.00 civil penalty +
$113.93 enforcement costs) against McDowell County Schools.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR)
submitted by McDowell County Schools for the month of October 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0067148. The
violations, which occurred in October 2015, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that McDowell County Schools violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO067148 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms,,conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against McDowell
County Schools:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0067148, by discharging wastewater into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for NH3-N - Conc.
$250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$113.93 Enforcement Costs
$363.93 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of.
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and'
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §15013-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2016-0104 County: McDowell
Assessed Party: McDowell County Schools --Nebo
Permit No.: NC0067148 Amount Assessed: $363.93
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional.pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF MCDOWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
McDowell County Schools
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
PERMIT NO. NCO067148
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STH'ULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LV-2016-0104
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $363.93 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated June 01, 20163 the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive
the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
McDowell County Schools
CASE NUMBER: LV-2016-0104
PERMIT: NCO067148
REGION:
Asheville
FACILITY: Nebo Elementary School WWTP
COUNTY:
McDowell
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over
Violation Penalty
Date Month/Yr Parameter Frequency
Measure Value Value Limit
Type Amount
10/31/2015 10-2015 Nitrogen, Ammonia Monthly
mg/1 14.40 19.20 33.0
Monthly $250.00
Total (as N) -
Average
Concentration
Exceeded

Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
6/1/2016
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Owner: McDowell County Schools
Facility : Nebo Elementary School WWTP
Permit: NC0067148
Region : Asheville
County McDowell
Penalty
Remission Enf
Enf
EMC EMC OAH Collection
Has
Assessment
Penalty
Enforcement
Request Conf
Remission
Hearing Remission Remission MemoSent
Total
Balance
Pmt
Case
Case MR
Approved
Amount
Costs
Damages Received Held
Amount
Held Amount Amount To AGO
Paid
Due
Plan
Closed
Number
LV-1992-0043
12/9192
$2,500.00
$167.00
$0.00 12/29/92 3131/93 $1000
$0.00 $0.00
$1,667.00
$0.00
No
9/14/93
LV-2000-0281
7/17/00
$1,000.00
$81.38
$1.081.38
$0.00
No
8/3/00
LV-2001-0231
6/25/01
$2,750.00
$81.38
$2,831.38
$0.00
No
7/26/01
LV-2002-0007
1/7/02
$2,250.00
$81.38
$2,331.38
$0.00
No
1/23/02
LV-2002-0042
2/20/02
$2,500.00
$85.00
$2,585.00
$0.00
No
3/4/02
LV-2002-0097
4/16/02
$1,250.00
$100.00
$1.350.00
$0.00
No
5/10/02
LV-2002-0107
4/22102
$2,500.00
$125.00
$2,625.00
$0.00
No
5/10/02
LV-2002-0108
4/22102
$3,038.00
$135.00
$3,173.00
$0.00
No
5/10/02
LV-2002-0262
7/15/02
$1,813.00
$145.00
$1,958.00
$0.00
No
8/27/02
LV-2002-0326
8/20102
$363.00
$145.00
$508.00
$0.00
No
9/24/02
LM-2011-0036 4-2011
11/17/11
$250.00
$142.00
$392.00
$0.00
No
12/21/11
LV-2016-0062 5-2015
3/2/16
$250.00
$158.22
$408.22
$0.00
No
3/29/16
Total Cases: 12
Total Penalty Amount:
$20,464
Total Enforcement Cost:
$1446.36
Sum Of Total Paid: $20,910.36 Total Balance Due
: $0.00
Sum of Total Case Penalties:
$21,910.36
Total Penalties After Remissions:
$20,910.36

IF
°NPDES PERMIT NO. - N00067148 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH OCTOBER YEAR 2015
FACILITY NAME NEBO ELEMENTARY CLASS I COUNTY MCDOWELL
CERTIFIED LABORATORY (1) JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MGT., IINC. CERTIFICATION NO. 482
(list additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) ROBERT ROWE GRADE II CERTIFICATION NO. 999739
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES ROBERT ROWE ORC PHONE [phone]
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED L> 0 NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
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
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(including weekly averages, if applicable)
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the
environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written
submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
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."
McDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Pemuttee (Please print or type)
11 /20/2015
unless submitted electronically)
2107 SUGAR HILL RD. MARION, NC 28752 828-697-0063 12-31-2014
PemutteeAddress 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 http:1/portal.nedenr.orgtweblwglsv4ptpsinpdes/appforms.
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 th6 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).

JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC
PO BOX 519, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
[phone] OFFICE
[phone] FAX
October, 2015
Client: McDowell County Schools, Nebo Elementary
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NCO067148
Dear Client,
We are pleased to notify you that your facility operated most of the month within your National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. We did experience a result that was greater than
the permit discharge limits. Your permit has both a monthly maximum and a daily maximum. Your
facility exceeded the permit discharge limits on the items listed below:
Ammonia Nitrogen
Monthly average 15.9 mg/1
This did not give a daily maximum violation but did give a monthly average violation. We anticipate that
the increased Ammonia Nitrogen was due to the rebuilt bed growing the bacteria to be able to
accommodate the waste stream entering the facility. We began adding Soda Ash to the in line holding tank
prior to the sand beds to increase the pH and assist with the nitrogen cycle. The last two results were
compliant and reveal that this process is working properly.
You may get a monetary fine for this month.
Please find enclosed a copy of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for last month. This report and
one copy have been sent to the State on your behalf. Please place this report in your file for future
reference.
Thank you for choosing James & James as your service company.
ank you,
J anita James

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Garvin Trinks
McDowell County Schools
709 Sugar Hill Rd
Marion, NC 28752
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0129
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WWTP
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the October 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:'
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter Date
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 10/31/2015
N) - Concentration (C0610)
Limit Reported
Value Value Type of Violation
14.4 19.15 Monthly Average Exceeded
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-2.15.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be. notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the .
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-2964500

Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E; the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
Additionally and if you have not already done so, you may wish -to consider registering to use the Division's new
e-DMR system for the completion and electronic submittal of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
For more information, please visit the eDMR Website at the following address:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wg/admin/boq/ipu/edmr.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0129
Permit No. NCO067148
Nebo Elementary School WVVTP
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
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A review of the October 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 10/31/2015 14.4 19.15 Monthly Average Exceeded
N) - Concentration (C0610)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality 1 Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential ,problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
Additionally and if you have not already done so, you may wish to consider registering to use the Division's new
e-DMR system for the completion and electronic submittal of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
For more information, please visit the eDMR Website at the following address:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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