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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0067130_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 10/6/2020JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PO BOX 1254, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758 OFFICE: (828) 697-0063 FAX: (828) 697-0065 PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT 1. Gener@l Inform„ ation Facility/System Name: Glenwood Elementary Responsible Entity: Garvin Trinks Person in Charge/Contact: 'Garvin Trinks ,applicable Permit(s): NCO067130 Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: Glenwood Elementary was a gravity flow system into a 7500 gallon sand bed facility with chlorine contact chamber and dechlorination unit. 11. Performance Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2001. This facliq ran exceptionally well over the 2001 calendar year. There was one elevated fecal, but the system quickly recovered. Glenwood was always able to regain compliance. This system went onto the City Sewer Supply for November, 2001 and continuing. 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. ter, additional stets if need. none State of North Carolina - Department of Environment _ --and _Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Gregory J. Thrope, Ph.D., Acting Director �G NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 2/13/2002 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Garvin Trinks McDowell County Schools f PO Box 130 Marion NC 28752 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REVOCATION FOR NON PAYMENT PERMIT NUMBER NCO067130 Glenwood Elementary School WWTP McDowell COUNTY Dear Permittee: Payment of the required annual administering and compliance monitoring fee of $715.00 for this year has not been received for the subject permit. This fee is required by Title 15 North Carolina Administrative Code 2H.0105, under the authority of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.3(a)(1), (1 a) and (1 b). Because this fee was not fully paid within 30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit, pursuant to 15 ncac 2H.0105(b) (2) (k) (4), and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3). Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee is received within that time. Discharges without a permit are subject to the enforcement authority of the Division of Water Quality. Your payment should be sent to: N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Budget Office 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 If you are dissatisfied with this decision, you have the right to request an administrative hearing within Thirty (30) days following recipt of this notice, identifying the specific issues to be contended. This request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611-7447. Unless such request for hearing is made or payments received, revocation shall be final and binding. If you have any questions, please contact: Mr. Forrest Westall, Asheville Water Quality Regional Supervisor, (828) 251-6208. cc: Supevisor, Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit Asheville Regional Office County Health Department i P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 �^ An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer =3ince . Gregclry J. Thorpe, Ph.D. Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 50% recycled / 10% post-corsumer_paper. State of North Cal n is Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.,Acting Director NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES March 14, 2002 Garvin Trinks McDowell County Schools - Glenwood Elementary School WWTP APR .I 2107 SUGAR HILL ROAD Marion NC 28752 - Subject: Rescission of NPDES Permit Permit No. NCO067130 Glenwood Elementary School WWTP McDowell County Dear Garvin Trinks: Reference is made to your request for rescission of the subject NPDES Permit. Staff of the Asheville Regional Office have confirmed that this Permit is no longer required. Therefore, in accordance with your request, NPDES Permit No. NCO067130 is rescinded, effective immediately. If in the future you wish to again discharge wastewater to the State's surface waters, you must first apply for and receive a new NPDES Permit. Operating a facility without a valid NPDES Permit will subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day. If it would be helpful to discuss this matter further, I would suggest that you contact the Water Quality staff, Asheville Regional Office at (828) 251-6208. Sincere L'3� , Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. cc: McDowell County Health Department Point Source Branch - Dave Goodrich Operator Training and Certification Point Source Compliance - Robert Farmer - w/attachments Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA Central Files - w/attachments Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9612 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper o'> ,00,_ l000�,� MAR 4 2W2 BEER - W ':TER OUAUTY Po!NIT SOUI'�CE PRANICH -State -of North Carolina Department of Environment -- ---. anl_-Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Gregory J. Thrope, Ph.D., Acting Director CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Garvin Trinks McDowell County Schools PO Box 130 Marion NC 28752 -- , - - - - NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 2/13/2002 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REVOCATION FOR NON PAYMENT PERMIT NUMBER NCO067130 Glenwood Elementary School WWTP McDowell COUNTY Dear Permittee: 1?002 k ti f Payment of the required annual administering and compliance monitoring fee of $715.00 for this year has not been received for the subject permit. This fee is required by Title 15 North Carolina Administrative Code 2H.0105, under the authority of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.3(a)(1), (1 a) and (1 b). Because this fee was not fully paid within 30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit, pursuant to 15 ncac 21-1.0105(b) (2) (k) (4), and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3). Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee is received within that time. Discharges without a permit are subject to the enforcement authority of the Division of Water Quality. Your payment should be sent to: N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Budget Office 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 If you are dissatisfied with this decision, you have the right to request an administrative hearing within Thirty (30) days following recipt of this notice, identifying the specific issues to be contended. 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, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611-7447. Unless such request for hearing is made or payments received, revocation shall be final and binding. If you have any questions, please contact: Mr. Forrest Westall, Asheville Water Quality Regional Supervisor, (828) 251-6208. 13irlce y, Gregcfiy J. Thorpe, Ph.D. cc: Supevisor, Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit Asheville Regional Office County Health Department P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NO►th`Carolina.27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX`999-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled / 100/6 1 post: consumer pa pe_r__ _ �,4L9 ram C °j °t 0 0 ~Or►h Car°��� s ebrl iary l /9 . 001-1 I Vr,`i l•r,35phi 4 59 oodfln 3heyille., N -- 28901 Subject: Glennwood School WVITP McDowell County Schools Maintenance Department 2107 Sugar Hill Road Marion, NC 28752 828-652-5504 828-652-5814(fax) Garvin Trinks, Director Dear Mr. Lar:iy E-nost-, i Please ye •a� } r ' y man for 3'�`t{cn+.^� Syr"a r' i i intar �y /fy 1 ftt =i --At SY�J`S�i 1 - JLjES� ����i�L � ��3 �:1J�+� S:l'i vt'v1�12:'� �ii l= ��v�Y ll�ilf L:1S� School �.�3�"�l �t3Lt.a "vl�w.�L we now have this school On a .Im station to t _e C its Of N"U2Mo:19. fll: cerehy Gra,dniii T'.'t:n Jvfai ra'er rive J it rc- or sue" �------' �� ri/ �.� '-� WATF�Q Michael F. Easley Governor G William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary rNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources '1 Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. - Acting Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office WATER QUALITY SECTION November 13, 2001 Dr. Sherron Crawford, Superintendent McDowell County Schools Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: Permit Modification Permit No. WQ0019983 McDowell County Schools Glenwood Elementary School Wastewater Collection System McDowell County Dear Dr. Crawford, I have received your letter dated November 7, 2001. Although your letter does not specifically request a permit modification, your intent is clear. You are requesting a modification of your existing permit to allow the addition of the wastewater from Glenwood Baptist Church into your Glenwood Elementary School Wastewater Collection System. C The purpose of this letter is to inform; the McDowell County Schools, the Glenwood Baptist Church and the McDowell County Heath Department, that I can find no reasons that should prevent this request from being granted. The only issue is timing. The earliest this modified permit can be issued is November 16, 2001. The church would like to tie into your system as soon as possible, so that they might occupy their new building. Therefore, you have the permission of this office to allow the church to tie into your system, immediately. It will then be up to the McDowell County Health Department, once the connection is made, to allow occupancy of the new building. M If you should have any questions regarding this matter, please call me at (828) 251- Sincerely, Larry Frost Environmental Technician xc: Glenwood Baptist Church . McDowell County Health Department :. Water Quality Section, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, NC 28801-2414 Telephone: 828/251-6208 Customer Service Fax: 828/251-6452 1 800 623-7748 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Michael F. Easley, Governor . William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality a 0 0 1 NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WATER QUALITY SECTION Dr. Sherron Crawford McDowell County Board of Education Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Dear Dr. Crawford, May 17, 2001 Subject: Application No. WQ0019983 Additional Information Request Glenwood Elementary School Gravity Sewer, Pump Station and Force Main Permit Type McDowell County Our office has conducted a preliminary review of the subject permit application package and has found that additional information is required before we may continue our review. Please be aware that you are responsible for meeting all requirements set forth in North Carolina rules and regulations. Any omissions made in responding to the items may result in future requests for additional information. Please address the following items no later than June 1, 2001. 1. Form: WSCA 10/99 was not received as part of the Fast -Application and must be provided prior to permit approval. 2. Form: FTA 06/00 is incomplete, this form requires the certification of a professional engineer with proper seal, signature and date. A complete form must be provided prior to permit approval. 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone 828-251-6208 FAX 828-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Dr. Sherron Crawford May 17, 2001 Page Two 3. The Flow Acceptance Letter appears to state in the bulleted section that the school board/ McDowell County will "Own and operate the pump station", however, in the final paragraph a "lift station" is referenced as "under construction" and ownership will be accepted. Please, clarify the proposed ownership of the pump station referred in Application No. WQ0019983 and explain under what conditions (Permit No.) that a "lift station presently under construction" exists. Please reference the subject application number when providing the requested information. Three copies of all revised and/or additional documentation should be signed, sealed, dated, and submitted to my attention ,at the address below. Please note that failure to provide this additional information on or before the above requested date may result in your application being returned as incomplete. If you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact me at (828)251-6208. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Larry Frost Environmental Technician xc: Non -Discharge Compliance & Enforcement Unit Bob W. DeWeese 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone 828-251-6208 FAX 828-251-6452 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper PLANT OPERATION 919 807 3545 J I' L4 EZKFrew 7 I' 'I .li i I41 iy I.I.f I�- 1' I' j li ins ii I i:. I, lil �f 05/16 '01 14:33 NO.908 01/01 5'z . �0 //)pill- � - 4,' 7P MAY i 6 2001 N. C. DEPARTME] OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 59 WOODFIN PLACE ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801 PHONE: 828/251-6208 FAX: 828/251-6452 TO: FAX # : 5;,/5? - 'a S �/'S FROM: DATE: # OF PAGES INCLUDING THIS COVER: MESSAGE: If questions, please call 828/251-6208. CERTIFICATIONS Professional Engineer's Certification: _..._... I, , attest that this application for has been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to die best of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers adopted February 12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000. Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. ..North..Carolina.PxofessionaLEogineer!s_seal,-signature, and date,.-.-_._ ___ Applicant's Certification: I S nev ro n ra W �ord , attest that this application for JA been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes anv false statement, representation, or certification in any application sliall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 a well as civi enal 'es up to $25,000 per violation. Signa Date: % FORM: FTA 06/00 Page 5 of 5 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality WATERSHED CLASSIFICATION ATTACHMENT Any changes made to this form will result in the application being returned. (THIS FORM MAYBE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) INSTRUCTIONS: To determine the classification of the watershed(s) in which the subject project will be located, you are required to submit this form, with Items 1 through 8 completed, to the appropriate Division of Water Quality Regional Office Water Quality Supervisor (see Page 2 of 2) prior to submittal of the application for review. At a minimum, you must include an 8.5" by 11" copy of the portion of a 7.5-minute USGS Topographic Map that shows the surface waters immediately downslope of the project. You must identify the location of the project and the closest downslope surface waters (waters for which you are requesting the classification) on the submitted map copy. If the facility is located in the Neuse River Basin, also include a copy of the soil survey map for the project location. The corresponding non -discharge application may not be submitted until this form is completed by the appropriate regional office and included with the submittal. 1. Applicant's name (name of the municipality, corporation, individual, etc.): McDowell County Board of Education 2. Name and complete address of applicant: Post Office Box 130 City: Marion State: North Carolina Zip: 28752 Telephone number: ( 828 ) 652-5504 Facsimile number: ( 828 ) 3. Project name (name of the subdivision, facility or establishment, etc.): Glen wood Elementary School Sewer Extension 4. County where project is located: McDowell 5. Name(s) of closest surface waters: Corpening Creek a.k.a. Youngs Fork 6. River basin(s) in which the project is located: Catawba River 7. Topographic map name and date: Marion East, North Carolina - 1962 8. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: TO: REGIONAL OFFICE WATER QUALITY SUPERVISOR Please provide me with the classification(s) of the surface waters, watershed(s), and appropriate river basin(s) where these activities will occur, as identified on the attached map segment: Name(s) of surface waters and river basin(s): Corpening Creek a.k.a. Youngs Fork Classification(s) (as established by the EMC): C 11-32-1-4 Proposed classification(s), if applicable: None River basin buffer rules, if applicable: None O iF �✓00, ,sue— cSignature of regional office personnel: /"-°'<q"c'.", Date: � FORM: WSCA 10/99 Page 1 of 2 PLANT OPERATION -79 807 3545 05/18 '01 '11-:46 NO.923 01/03 63) �Qcuu-DVJ4, Co� jjj Fia*k: �hs f In i Cg:F—n J=L6,47p 4AJ U-o/co I , - ) t>/C,59 'SPW-P-PY -qACS'P- t)WLS51. bkJ5 +, T -Dv. G Yoor, A.5e.:4�pLa. North Carolina DeDartment of Environment and Natural Resources Michael F. Eas)ey, Governor Secretary, Mr. Garvin Trinks Maintenance Director McDowell County Schools Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Dear Mr. Trinks: William G. Ross; Jr., Gregory T. Thorpe, Ph.D. Acting .Director. Division oflNTater Quality Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: In Compliance Glenwood Elementary School NPDES Permit Number NCO067130 McDowell County On September 26, 2001, 1 conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment plant serving Glenwood Elementary School. The purpose of this inspection was to determine the compliance status of the facility since a pump station was installed to serve the sewage disposal needs of the school. The Glenwood School Pump Station conveys the school's sewage to the PRP Pump Station on Old Highway 221 and is from there conveyed to the City of Marion's Collection System. A copy of the inspection report is enclosed for your records. The wastewater treatment facility serving this school appears to be no longer in operation. If it is the intention of the County Schools not to utilize this facility any longer, the grease trap, septic tank and dechlorinating chamber (unused equipment) should be pumped and the solids disposed of properly. All traps, tanks, and chambers should then either be; removed from the site, permanently secured or filled with soil, in a manner to ensure public safety. I would, also, request that you make a formal request for this facility's NPDES Permit to be rescinded. In order to rescind the permit the NPDES Unit in Raleigh must have a request, in writing, from McDowell County Schools. The letter needs only to say, `We here by request that McDowell County Schools' NPDES Permit Number NCO067130 be rescinded'. The letter should be printed on McDowell County Schools letterhead, signed by you and sent to my attention, here at the Asheville Regional Office, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: 828/251-6208 Fax: 828/251-6452 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled\110% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Garvin Trinks September 28, 2001 Page Two Asheville Regional Office. I will then forward the request on to Raleigh. However, if it is the intention of the County Schools to continue to utilize the facility, the Division requests that you provide in writing, to this office, a statement of your intentions for its future use. Finally, I inspected your new Glenwood School Pump Station on September 26, 2001. The pump station appears to be operating properly. The gates to the station should be secured to prevent unauthorized public access. Please, make yourself and your staff aware of the conditions and limitations of your permit, especially the section on maintenance and operations. I would like to thank you for your cooperation and should you have any questions regarding this matter you may call me at (828) 251-6208. Sincerely, Larry Frost Environmental Technician Enclosure xc: Dr. Sherron Crawford - Superintendent NPDES Unit Asheville Regional Office, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Phone: 828/251-6208 Fax: 828/251-6452 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled\110% Post Consumer Paper NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL. RESOURCES NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type N 5 NCO067130 01/09/26 C S 1 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time: Permit Effective: Glenwood Elementary School 1000 01/02/01 Exit Time/Date: Permit Expiration: NCSR 1786 Glenwood, North Carolina 1030 06/01/31 Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s) Title(s), Phone No(s) Name, Address of Responsible Official Title Garvin Trinks Maintenance Director McDowell County Schools Phone No. Contacted? Post Office Box 130 828/652 4535 no Marion, North Carolina 28752 Section. C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (S - satisfactory, M - Marginal, U - Unsafisfactory;;N - Not Evaluated) S Permit Flow Measurement Pretreatment Operations & Maintenance S_ Records/Reports Laboratory Compliance Schedules Sludge Disposal S Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters S Self -Monitoring Program Other: Section M. Summary of Findih s/comments/Com liande Status. Attach additional sheets if necessary), Facility consists of a grease trap, septic tank, surface sand filter, tablet chlorinating chamber and tablet dechlorinating chamber. The facility appears to no longer be in use. The City of Marion now treats wastewater from this facility. The grease trap, septic tank and dechlorinating chamber should be pumped and the solids disposed of properly. All traps, tanks, and chambers should either be; removed from the site, permanently secured or filled, in a manner to ensure public safety. The permittee has been requested to issue a letter requesting this permit be rescinded. Compliance Status: x Compliance Deficient Non -Compliance Names) and Signature(s)Lg&jas pectors Agency/Office/Telephone Date Larry Frost NC-DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208 Signature of Reviewer- ,sFvl 1 a - T Agency/Office/Telephone NC-DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208 Date . :!/ y K.,/ State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Gregory J. Thorpe, A.D., Acting Director Division of Water Quality WATER QUALITY SECTION November 16, 2001 Dr. Sherron Crawford McDowell County School Board Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 1•• �f NCDEN'R NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES SUBJECT: Permit Modification Permit No. WQfl019983 McDowell County School Board Glenwood Elementary School Wastewater Collection System Extension McDowell County Dear Dr. Crawford: In accordance with your request for permit modification received November 7, 2001, please find attached Permit No. WQ0019983 for the operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference. Please pay particular attention to condition three (3) of the permit which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 or any individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. Permitting of this project does not constitute acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to the McDowell County School Board for the operation of approximately 2,750 linear feet November 16, 2001 Page Two of 6 inch gravity sewer; a 38 gallon per minute pump station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, telemetry, and description of reliability option selected; as well as approximately 1,800 linear feet of 2.5 inch force main to serve Glenwood Elementary School and Glenwood Baptist Church and the discharge of 6,000 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Marion's existing sewerage system, pursuant to your request for permit modification received November 7, 2001, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Marion's Corpening Creek Wastewater Treatment facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0031879) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the McDowell County School Board and the City of Marion for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands areamade, this permit shall be final and binding. if you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Larry Frost at 828/251-6208. Sincerely, Enclosure xc: McDowell County Health Department Non -Discharge Permitting Unit City of Marion Larry Frost XX NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: This permit.shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit: 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. 2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0227. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H .0227: , a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 23 .0200. b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed prior to January 1, 2004 and shall be actively maintained. C. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented. d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected daily, as defined in 15A NCAC 2B .0503(5), until July 1, 2001; and thereafter, pump stations shall be inspected every day. Pump stations that are connected .to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least once per week. e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at -least once per year. g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for period of at least three years. h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division Regional Office in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1C. . 4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 5. Construction of the gravity sewers shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the constncction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record Drawings", and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. 7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the wastewater collection facilities. 8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C. 9. In the event that the wastewater collection 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 facilities. 10. The issuance of this permit_ shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed. by other government - agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and' sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG0100000, and any requirements. pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. 11. Non-compliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 828/251-6208 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 either of the following: a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.; or b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. Permit issued this the 16"' day of November 2001. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION )�G gory J. Thorpe Ph.D., Acting Director ivision of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0019983 1 � W A rk Michael F. Easley �� �Q Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary 7 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources cua)-I Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office WATER QUALITY SECTION August 16, 2001 Mr. Bob Boyette City Manager City of Marion Post Office Drawer 700 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: Glenwood School Sewer Extension McDowell County Schools McDowell County Dear Mr. Boyette, I had a call from Mr. Bob Deweese, of the Department of Public Instruction, he asked that I communicate the Division's views with regards to the City's ownership of the Glenwood School Sewer Line Extension to you. The line was permitted as a private sewer line; therefore, the minimum design requirement for the diameter of such lines is 6-inch. Mr. Deweese designed the line for the expected flow of the school, which is much less than the capacity of the 6-inch line, according to Mr. Deweese. The Division has properly permitted the line. The sewer line has been constructed in accordance with the permit, according to Mr. Deweese. The Division has no issue with this line remaining the property of the Schools, nor does the Division have any issue with the ownership of the line being transferred to the City. Furthermore, the Division has no issue with additional taps to this line in the future as long as the capacity of the line is not exceeded. Should you have any questions regarding this issue please call me at (828) 251- Sincerely, Lar Frost Environmental Technician Water Quality Section, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, NC 28801-2414 Telephone: 828/251-6208 Customer Service Fax: 828/251-6452 1 800 623-7748 N.-C. DEPARTMEr OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL, RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION c ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 59 WOODFIN PLACE ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801 PHONE: 828/251-6208 FAX: 828/251-6452 FAX #: FROM: DATE: # OF PAGES INCLUDING THIS COVER: MESSAGE: If questions, please call 828/251-6208. PHONE: N. C. DEPARTMEr OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION , ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 59 WOODFIN PLACE ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801 828/251-6208 FAX: 828/251-6452 TO: o 3 T '*oo' FAX #: 2- FROM: ��% Z 7- DATE: ell- /d / # OF PAGES INCLUDING THIS COVER: MESSAGE: If questions, please call 828/251-6208. PHONE: N. C. DEPARTMEN )F ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 59 WOODFIN PLACE ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801 828/251-6208 FAX: 828/251-6452 TO: j �fA/ 1�I / DyL�iti FAX # : FROM: DATE: # OF PAGES INCLUDING THIS COVER: MESSAGE: If questions, please call 828/251-6208. AUG 02 '01 02:59PM MCM COUNTY P.1 -McDowell County 60 East Court Street Marion, North Carolina 28752 Voice: 8281652-712 9 Fax' 828/659-3484 FAX TRANSMISSION COVER SHEET C:ArI"" Date: To: Fr. �- c+--KL k C- I"-Pr-1> Y Fax#: 82�,/2s I C'4sZ.- ,CfU,SHCLILD RECEIVE( ' ]PAGE(SE ), INCLUDING THIS COVER SHEET. IF YOU DO NOT RECEVE ALL THE PAGES, PLEASE CALL 828S52-7121 CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED: The Information In this facsimile is privfleged and confidential information intended far the sale use of the addressee. If the reader of this facslrnile is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissvminatioh, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have recetved this transmission in error, please Immediately notify the sender. AUG 02 '01 03:OOPM MCM COUNTY P.2 McDOWELL COUNTY 60 East Court Street - Marion, North Carolina 28752 - (828) 652-7121 August 1, 2001 Mr. Randy Beckner Mattern and Craig 12 Broad Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Re: PRP sewer project Dear Randy: Please ;find Attached two (2) signed certificates of substantial completion for the above -referenced project. McDowell County has signed the attached certificate conditioned upon Mattern and Craig and Buckeye Construction completing the accompanying punch list not later than August 20, 2001. This completion date is based upon Mattern and Craig's time estimate to receive, install a -ad test the replacement dry -pit pump impellers for the relevant pump station. Also, the County has signed the certificate conditioned upon Mattern and Craig and Buckeye Construction being immediately available to correct any problems detected with the newly constructed lines and pump station, which is also a listed provision in the certificate of substantial completion. Please call with any questions. Thank you. Sincerely, /(), V, 1(144 Aet, Ken McFad Assistant County Mm ger cc: Chuck Abernathy, County Manager Shane Herbert, Buckeye Construction AUG 02 '01 03:00PM MCDO . COUNTY P.3 M&C FORM #005 CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIA,I, COMPI TION PROJECT PRP Water and Sommr Egggd= DATE OF ISSUANCE Lune 4� 2001 OWNER —McDowell QonjyNoZLLaLojjML OWNER's Contract No __1763 CONTRACTOR B cke a Can-Altu-01-on ComRany ENGINEER m & CMIg This Certificate of Substantial Completion applies to all Work under the Contract Documents, TO McDow—Qll County, NC OWNER And To ckeye Constwg 'pn Company CONTRACTOR . The 'Work to which this Certificate applies has been inspected by authorized representatives of OWNER, CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER, and that Work is hereby declared to be substantially complete in accordance with the Contract Documents on —Lae-4 2001 DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION A tentative list of items to be completed or corrected is attached hereto. TI-ds list may not be all- inclusive, and the failure to include an item in it does not alter the responsibility of CONTRACTOR to complete all the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The items in the tentative list shall be completed or corrected by CONTRACTOR within 15 days of the above date of Substantial Completion. k;lmanuall\*4005.frm , RUG 02 '01 03:01PM MCDO . COUNTY P.4 From the date of Substantial Completion the responsibilities between OWNER and CONTRACTOR for security, operation, safety, maintenance, heat, utilities, insurance and warranties and guarantees shall be as follows: RESPONSIBILITIES: OWNER: Q.1 except warranties and one = guarantee CONTRACTOR: a ties and one ear uar The following documents are attached to and made a part of this Certificate: Punch List dated June 4, 2001. This certificate does not constitute an acceptance of Work not in accordance with the Contract Documents nor is it a release of Contractor's obligation to complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Executed by ENGINEER on June 4, 2001, attern & C ag,_ ENGINEER (A&horized Signature) CONTRACTOR accepts this Certificate of Substantial Completion on , 20` Buckeye Construction Comply OWNER accepts this Certificate e pletion on= .-�v ram- , 20!;L( (Authorized Signature) 1 lb I k-ImmatknMOOS M e. AUG 02 '01 03:01PM MCDO . COUNTY P.5 Punch List for PRP Water & Sewer Extension Comm. No.1763 June 4, 2001 1) Seed around pump station site. , 2) provide initial stock of C1, - Specification Section 11251 - Paragraph 2.06 (A) (2), 3) Install vent pipe on all air release valves in accordance with Supplem,entaI Drawings. 4) Reseed around I-40, 5) Provide Record Drawings. 6) provide Generator 0&M manuals. 7) Rework invert of manhole nearest pump station, 8) Rework I-40 access fence. 9) Replace dry -pip pump inpeilers. WATF, Michael F. Easley Governor William G. Ross, Jr,Secrets- _.._ — ry North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office WATER QUALITY SECTION Mr. J. Robert Boyette City Manager — City of Marion Post Office Drawer 700 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Dear Mr. Boyette, August 2, 2001 Subject_ Pump Station/Sewer Extension Old. US 221 South of Marion and Glenwood Elementary School McDowell County In accordance with your request for written consent to receive wastewater from the new pump station and sewer -extension located on Old US 221 South of Marion, Mr. Kevin Barnett, of this office, inspected this installation on Tuesday July 31, 2001 and informs me that he found no issues, at this time, which should prevent the City of Marion from receiving_ wastewater from this facility. The wastewater received by the City_ _. _. from this -pump station aril sewer extension is to be treated at the City of Mai ion's Corpening Creek WWTP, NPDES Permit Number NC0031879. Furthermore, it is the understanding of the Division that the pump station and sewer extension on Old US 221 are to be operated by McDowell County and the Glenwood Elementary School pump station and sewer extension are to be operated by the McDowell County School Board. Should the City accept ownership and operation of either or both of these in the future please notify this office. If you should have any questions regarding this issue, please call me at (828) 251-6208. Sincerely, Larry Frost Environmental Technician xc: Garvin Trinks — McDowell County Schools Ken McFayden — McDowell County. .. QUIENK Water Quality Section, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, NC 28801-2414 Telephone: 828/251-6208 Customer Service Fax: 828/251-6452 1 800 623-7748 A T �RQG - -- �- •v Michael F. Easle Governor _._._ ...___. _.. .._._ William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office WATER QUALITY SECTION August 2, 2001 Ken McFadyen,. Assistant County Manager McDowell County 60 East Court Street Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: Pump Station Startup Old US 22.1 South of Marion McDowell County Dear Mr. McFayden, In accordance with your request for written consent to operate the new pump ._.stationlocated on Old US 22.1 South of Marion, Mr. Kevin Barnett, of.this office, inspected this installation on Tuesday July 31, 2001 and informs me that he found no issues, at this time, that should prevent McDowell County from operating this facility. The Division does request that the attached Engineering Certification be completed by _ -your-engineers and returned to the address -on the form, :as soon. as- possible. Also; the Division understands that new pump impellers are on order for this pump station and requests confirmation from you as soon as these have been received and installed. If you should have any questions regarding this issue, please call me at (828)251-6208. Sincerely, L rry Frost Environmental Technician Enclosure xc: Robert Boyette — City of Marion Garvin Trinks — McDowell County Schools MENR Water Quality Section, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, NC 28801-2414 Telephone: 828/251-6208 Customer Service Fax: 828/251-6452 1 800 623-7748 O�O� W A > r Michael F. Easley Governor 4& _ . William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office WATER QUALITY SECTION Mr. Garvin Trinks McDowell County School Board Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Dear Mr. Trinks, August 2, 2001 SUBJECT: Permit No. WQ0019983 McDowell County School Board Glenwood Elementary School Wastewater Pump Station and Sewer Extension McDowell County In accordance with your request for written consent to operate the new pump station located on Old US 221 South of Marion, Mr. Kevin Barnett, of this office, inspected this installation on Tuesday July 31, 2001 and informs me that he found no issues, at this time, that should prevent the McDowell County School Board .from operating this facility. The Division does request that the attached Engineering Certification be completed by your engineers and returned to the address on the form, as soon as possible. If you should have any questions regarding this issue, please call me at (828) 251-6208. Sincerely, L rry Frost Environmental Technician Enclosure xc: Robert Boyette — City of Marion Ken McFayden — McDowell County .. NCDENR Water Quality Section, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, NC 28801-2414 Telephone: 828/251-6208 Customer Service Fax: 828/251-6452 1 800 623-7748 State of North Carolina Department of Environment a.n atura esources Asheville Regional Office Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary. Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality WATER QUALITY SECTION May 21, 2001 Dr. Sherron Crawford McDowell County School Board Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 AO Av ' NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES SUBJECT: Permit No. WQ0019983 McDowell County School Board Glenwood Elementary School Wastewater Collection System Extension McDowell County Dear Dr. Crawford: In accordance with your application received May 8, 2001, please find attached Permit No. WQ0019983 for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference. Please pay particular attention to condition three (3) of the permit which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 or any individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. Permitting of this project does not constitute acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -Licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. Dr. Sherron Crawford May 21, 2001 Page Two In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to the McDowell County School Board for the construction and operation of, approximately 2,750 linear feet of 6 inch gravity sewer; a 38 gallon per minute pump station with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, telemetry, and description of reliability option selected; as well as approximately 1,800 linear feet of 2.5 inch force main to serve Glenwood Elementary School and the discharge of 6,000 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Marion's.existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received May 8, 2001, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Marion's Corpening Creek Wastewater Treatment facility (NPDES Permit No. NC0031879) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the McDowell County School Board and the City of Marion for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Larry Frost at 828/251-6208. Sincerely, Kerr T. tevens Enclosure xc: McDowell County Health Department Non -Discharge Permitting Unit City of Marion Bob dewless - DPI Larry Frost NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND. NATURAL RESOURCES R_ i WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified. conditions and limitations: This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit: 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. 2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all -times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0227. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H .0227: a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200. b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed prior to January 1, 2004 and shall be actively maintained. C. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented. d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected daily, as defined in 15A NCAC 2B .0503(5), until July 1, 2001; and thereafter, pump stations shall. be inspected every day. Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least once per week. e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years. h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division Regional Office in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 C. 4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, .and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 5. Construction of the gravity sewers shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February,12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with each .partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record Drawings", and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. 7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the wastewater collection 'facilities. 8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C. 9. In the event that the wastewater collection 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 facilities. 10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by' other government agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG0100000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. 11.- Non-compliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 828/251-6208 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 either of the following: a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.; or b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. Permit issued this the 21st day of May 2001. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION err T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0019983 Permit No. WQ0019983 May 21, 2001 ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION Partial Final 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 project, Glenwood Elementary School, Glenwood area, McDowell County for the Project Name Location and County Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: The above Engineer's Certification shall be completed and submitted to the address below with one copy of the "Construction Record Drawings" of the wastewater collection system extension as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project. This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resour RECEIVED TER QUALITY SLCTION Division of Water Quality FAST -TRACK APPLICATION MAY U 6 2001 for GRAVITY SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCI&;& Peff -Lbncg (Pressure sewer/ systems are not to be included as part of this application package) THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL 1 INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate that you have included the following list of required application package items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each item. Failure to submit all required items will lead to additional processing and review time for the permit application. X A. Application Form - Submit one original and one copy of the completed and appropriately executed application form. Any changes to this form will result in the application being returned. The Division of Water Quality (Division) will only accept application packages that have been fully completed with all applicable items addressed. You do not need to submit detailed plans and specifications unless you respond NO to item IV.6. and/or item IV.10. ....: �...:-.i.....:..:1-alvTa.v, r, Wir.-�.... smn .:. a.�l.ren.+ate'-�..a:. a.: �..—.u.y'.:�u'r ..l r-.:...: �.....u:.�..:�..0 �Yi� a•_:3 r IT'I.... Islil..sd•;.4 - _ _ _ B. Attachment -Submit the completed and properly executed Form WSCA 10/99 for each watershed within the project location. X C. Application Fee - Submit a check in, the amount of,$400'made payable -to: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR).. , ArA D. Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity — If the application is being submitted in the name of a privately - owned public utility, submit two copies of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, which demonstrates that the public utility is authorized to hold the utilitylanchise for the area to.- be served by the sewer extension. If a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity has not be'en''issued,' provide two copies of a letter from the NC Utilities Commission's Public Staff that states That an application -for' a franchise has been received, that the service area is contiguous to an existing franchised area, and/or. that,franchise.approval is expected. ; AiA E. Operational Agreements — Submit one original and two copies'oda properly executed operational agreement if the sewer extension will be serving residential or commercial lots (e.g., houses, condominiums, townhomes, outparcels, etc.).that will be owned by a homeowners' association or developer. If the applicant is..a homeowners' association, use Form HOA 10/99. If the applicant' is a developer, use Form DEV 10/99. p Letters.— If the, owner. of the downstream sewers Flow�Acce fence and/or WWTF is different from the applicant, submit two copies of a flow acceptance letter from the owner of the downstream sewers and WWTF. Flow acceptance letters must contain the following minimum information: applicant and project name, amount of flow accepted, and name. and permit number of the receiving sewers/WWTF. The flow acceptance must, not expire prior to pennit issuance and must be dated less than a year prior to the application date.; Intergovernmental agreements or other contracts will not be accepted in lieu of a project -specific flow acceptance letter. .; THE COMPLETED APPLICATIONPACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL.SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL, RESOURCES. DIVISION OF WATER'QUALITY " NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT By U.S: Postal _Service: By Courier/Special Delivery: 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 NORTH SALISBURY STREET, SUITE 1219 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604 TELEPHONE NUMBER: ' (919) 733-5083 FACSIMILE NUMBER:1(919) 715-6048 For more information, visit our web site at: h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu1 FORM: FTA 06/00 Page 1 of 5 S J0 Z a�?73d 00/90 V L3 :moil roads - o1suM .aatp0 % . . `.luulsnpul % 'IL.otautt .0 .1sautoQ % QQ I :ialuMalsuM�o am1uN —LC43cru-s Gd ` I :((061Z0' HZ DVDN dSI) pauttutalop suAn Moll .taluMalsuM Moq jo uotlmmldxg £ ,Cup sad suolluA5 . _ pQ p cq :loofoid still �q polu.tauail iolumolsum jo autnloA -Z -IWH :(o1a `sumtutmopuoo `sjuautltt du `�Crlsnput `C1TItouJ lupiotitutoo `ivatdsoq `uotstntpgns `loogos) ialumolsuM oql jo ut2uo .otp Sutxtoads uoilduosop ptoM-oMl so -ouo u optnotd asuald 'I _-.-- -- .-- :HaIVAAHLSVM NO NOI.LVWHOJAII U1 (-a uol;aru;sul aaS) .tadolanap/uogutaoSSu SiauMOautog_ .. . `.(•(I not;aru;sul aaS) ,Cltlgn otlgnd :u Xq pouMo sagtltouj `plos 3I plos '(,III malt of dt.}iS) posuol- -:aiu Colo `sautollumo `slot) shun `alunud3I... alunud oilgnd x :st luuotlddd •£ olup witunsst agl puu iaqumu 1luuod 5ugstxo :aptnoid `1luuad 5ugstxa uu o1 uoguOgtpotu. t �0 1lnsat u su pallttugns �utag st uoguOtlddu still 3I Z uoguagtpouI `.Mau )( :st 1Oafold I AIOI.LMART03NI .LIWHIId (616 :uotluotlddu lnoqu suotIsonb i3Msuu uuo. otlM uosaad louluoO jo uotlutlwu puu outux •g ( I ).:.taqumu ,alluttsou3.. 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If a pretreatment permit is required, has one been issued? Yes; No. If yes, please attach a copy of the pretreatment permit. If no, provide date application was submitted: IV. DESIGN INFORMATION: cam, 1. Brief project description: +00 G&L . � 5 ATICN , — I WO" FIA& AN D 2. Owner and name of wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) receiving wastewater (See Instruction F.): _ 3. WWTF WiRif WQ00*****): 4. List the owner(s) of any intermediate sewers if different from applicant or owner of WWTF (See Instruction F.): 5. Summary of GRAVITY SEWER to be permitted: Diameter (inches) Length (linear feet) AV 6. Does the subject gravity sewer collection system comply with the most recent version of the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria and 15A NCAC 2H .0200? X Yes; No. If no, please identify criteria and explain: 7. Summary of PUMP STATIONS to be permitted: No. or Name Design Flow (MGD) Pump Operational Points 38 GPM @-K feet TDH Reliability Option Selected C rw ®. 66& , Aw FORM: FTA 06/00 Pane 3 of 5 8. Summary of FORCE MAIN to be permitted: Diameter (inches) -Length (linear feet) PV6 ti lam' 9. List any equipment being utilized that is not specifically mentioned elsewhere in the application or as part of the Minimum Design Criteria (e.g., telemetry, hoist odor control equipment, mechanical bar screens, etc.): NA 10. Do the subject pump stations s and; force mains comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast - Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains document adopted June 1, 2000 and 15A NCAC 2H .0200? X' Yes; No.: If no, please identify criteria and explain: NOTE: If you responded Na to ite-imIV.6. and/or item- IV.10. Above, two o (2) copies of detailed plans, specifications, supporting information, and any other materials pertaining to the identified criteria should be. submitted with the completed and appropriately executed application form. FORM: FTA 06/00 Page 4 of 5 AR-23-2001 MON �09:55 AM MCDOWE' ' "�O ON 652 5814 P. 02 Apr 20 01 01:41p n4rien Public Worker Rdmin 82e65R3843 p.2 CITY OF MARION OFFICZ OF P. 0. Drawer 700 Twr PUdUC WORMY OINEr TOR Marion, North Carolina 28752 April 20, 2001 McDowell County Schools Attention: Mr. Garvin Trtnks Re. Glenwood Elementary School Addition City of Marion Acceptance of Wastewater Dear Mr. Trtnks: In response to your request for a letter from the City of Marlon regarding acceptance of wastewater from Glenwood Elementary school following renovations, please be advised that the Marlon City Council, In regular session on August 8, 2000, approved acceptance of wastewater from the school, contingent upon the school performing the following: + Pay ail costs • Construct a pump station at the edge of the school property • Construct a force main along Highway 221-A to connect to the City's sewer system Own and operate the pump station Deed the sewer line, located on road right-of-way, to the City Once the City has accepted ownership of the lift station presently under construction by McDowell County, and the above contingencies have been met, the City will accept wastewater from Glenwood Elementary. Please call me if you have questions. Thank you. Sincerely, Glen Sherlin Public Works Director GS/ka file I PLANT OPERATION 919 807 3545 05/18 '01 14:46 NO.923 02/03 t:.ERTI TCATIOINS ' Professional Engineer's Certit<cation: L -6 -- MI -AKA attest that dais application for been reviewed by me and is acc=te, complete and consistent with tite information supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge_ in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other I. fiurtber attest that to tiie best of my knowledge the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer 11�1itiimum Design Criteria for Gravity Sewers adopted Fcbr[iary 12, 199G, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track 1?ermitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000. Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signif es that I have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the Proposed design. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-2I5.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification ita amy application shall be guilty of a Class 2 nusdemearior which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation_ ___—.North Carolina_PxotessiooaLEuell.eex:s_seal,5ignature, and Applicant's Certirli%eation: I, � � err o n W ' 0,j , attest lhat this application for "'�—� l ��-..,� been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to dre best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomple(e. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes erti fi 5.6A and 143-215,6i3, any pet$on who IQlowingiy make$ am false statement, representation, or certification in any application dial) be guilty of a Class 2 misdctneanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 a well as civi cnal ,es up to $25.000 per violation, Signa Date: d FORM- FrA, Ot;/Oi? Page 5 of 5 URN PLANT OPERATION 919 807 3545 05/18 '01 14:47 NO.923 03/03 State of Noah Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality WATERSHED CLASSMCATION ATTACHMENT Ally chauxes made -to this 1'Qrm will reslult in the application being returned. (1711S FORM MAYBE PHOTOCOPIED FOR U$E AS &V ORICINAI) INSTRUCTIONS: PIONS: •ru detenuffic the CIUSLrtUtiors of the watetshCd(s) in which the subject project will be located, you are requirgd to stibntit this form, with Iterm i through 8 cornplerted, to the appropr to Division of Watt:r Quality Regional Ullice Water Quality Supervisor (see Page 2 of 2) prior to sutnxitta-t of the application for review. At a ntitumurst, you must includ< an 8,5" by I V copy of the portion of a 7.5-trtumbe US68 Topographic Map that shows the surface waters immediately dt)wnslopc of the. project. You must idtattify the location of the project and the closest downslope sttrlaee waters (waters ibr which you are requesting the ckwif ation) on the submitted trap copy. If the facility is located in ilia Neuse Rivcr Basin, also include a copy of the $Oil survey map for the project location. the cormsponding nail -discharge apptietttloa r>iay not be submitted until this form is completed by the appropriate regional office sn(l ineladed with the subwAttal. I . Applicant's aante (name of the lnixnicigality, cotporation, In4vidual, ctc.): McDowell Coun ar o l;d�,t tat 2. Name and cotnplete'address of applicant: Eaat Qffi2L&qxJL0 City: Marion State: 2:1p; ... 28757 Telephone nuniher: (_$Z8 ) �2-SSil Facsimile number: i, Prvjuet name (name of the subdivision, fhclity or establishment, eta,): Glen woodjLqMent,3V Sghq91 Sewer 11,xfen;;ion 4 County where prulcct is located 5. NarnC(s) of'cslosest Surface waters: Cmeiat CreAAL.2—y—oungs Fork _ — '- 6. River basin(s) in which the project is located; catawbal River 7 Topographic n147 name and date:. —_-- Marion East, N2EJ Carolina - 1962 K. North Carol ilia Frufc:ssianai Engineer's seal, signaituc, and date: TO: REGIONAI.,UFFICE WATER QUA1UTY81LTFERVM1k ricrac provide mo w({11 1110 classii7cartipA(S) Of ilia et>rfaCe Wallis, watersbcd(s), and thtsc activities will occur. as identified on the sittached asap segment: Nant.(44) of'surtace wates:s and rivtr basin(a): __ _ Corp in>z Ghee �iG a Youngg Fcdl�. _ C'Iassiiication(s) (as ustublishe'd by the EMP. C__-- _ 1 I .32-1.4 Proposed c:laswification(s), if applicable: River Nigin bulky rules, if applicable: None _. Sil:natiire of rui unial vra;:c personnel: FORM' WSC'A 1()/99 Page i of 2 10 01 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality WATER QUALITY SECTION February 23, 2001 T,ejXs Mr. Garvin Maintenance Manager McDowell County Schools Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 4A NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Notice of Deficiency Compliance Sampling Inspection pVGlenwood Elementary School NPDES Permit Number NCO067130 McDowell County V - Dear Mr. Tinks, On February 15, 2001, I conducted a Compliance Sampling Inspection at the wastewater treatment plant:servicing Glenwood -Elementary School. A copy of the inspection report is enclosed for your information. Grab samples collected during the inspection indicated compliance problems with the effluent limitations of the permit. The results of the fecal coliform monitoring indicate that the tablet chlorinator was not.operating effectively. The results of the sampling were >2000/100 ml, which is greater than the 400/100ml daily, maximum. The chlorinator should be checked regularly to ensure that the tablets are in contact with the wastewater and its effectiveness monitored 2/week, when the declorinator is checked, more frequent monitoring may be required to ensure consistent operation. Also, during my inspection I observed that the surface sand filter was in need of routine maintenance, some of the distribution lines and their orifices appear to be plugged causing ponding and poor wastewater -distribution across the filter. Regular maintenance should be given this filter to ensure proper and effective wastewater treatment. If you have any questions concerning this report, you may contact me at (828) 251-6208. Sincerely, L rry Frost Environmental Technician 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone 828-251-6208 FAX 828-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES NPDES Compliance Inspection Deport Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type N 5 NC0067130 01/02/15 S 1 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time: Permit Effective: Glenwood Elementary School 12:00 PM 01/02/01 NCSR 1786 Exit Time/Date: Permit Expiration: Glenwood, North Carolina 12:30 PM 06/01/31 Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s) Title(s) Phone No(s) Johnny Rominger ORC .828/898-6277 Water Quality Sevices, Inc. Name, Address of Responsible Official Title Garvin Trinks Maintenance Director McDowell County Schools Phone No. Contacted? Post Office Box 130 828/652-4535 no Marion, North Carolina 28752 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (S - Satisfactory, M -Marginal, U - Unsatisfactory, N -,Not Evaluated) S Permit S Flow Measurement N Pretreatment S Operations & Maintenance S Records/Reports N Laboratory S Compliance Schedules S Sludge Disposal S Facility Site Review S Effluent/Receiving Waters S Self -Monitoring Program Other: Section,D: Summary of Findings/Comments/Compliance Status Attach additional sheets if necessary) Facility consists of a grease trap, septic tank, surface sand filter, tablet chlorinating chamber and tablet dechlorinating chamber. The surface sand filter distribution lines are in need of the attention, many of the orifices appear plugged and the distribution across the surface of the filter is poor, with ponding occurring in some areas of the filter. There was one tube in use on the chlorinator and two tubes in use on the dechlorinator. Chlorination appears ineffective, with a daily maximum fecal violation at the time of sampling. Parameter Effluent Data (Grab Sample) Permit limits ( Monthly Average/Daily Maximuml BOD 37 mg/I 30 mg/I / 45 mg/I TSR 18 mg/I 30 mg/I 145 mg/I Fecal Coliform >2000/100ml 200/100 ml / 400/100 ml Compliance Status: Compliance x Deficiency Non -Compliance Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors Agency/Officeffelephone Date Larry Frost G NC-DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208 z �Z6 D/ Signature of Reviewer Agency/Office/Telephone . D NC-DWQ/ARO 828-251-6208 --- •- r:'1vutU11MEiy1AL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (D For Lab Use ONLY CO may a e_ � M 1) A11TER BASIN gooF�'°"� f� � PRIOR�TY SAMPLE TYpE REPORT TO RO 'to MRO RRO WaRO WIRO WSRO TS AT BM ❑AMB[ENT ❑ OA ❑ STREAM to EFFLUENT Other 12COMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT Shipped by: Hum Co�ucrier, Stall, Other _ OF CUSTODY ❑EMERGENCY ❑ ESTUARY COLLECTOR(S): Lab Number: Date Reedyads /✓� CJ r Time: Reed by: a A From: Bus•Courls and 1 DATA ENTRY BY: CL-JI.% CKt DATE REPORTEDs Z Q Estimeted ROD Haag•: 0-5/6-26/26-66/40.130 or 100 lus STATION LOCATION: G,CFir/� ®p� j►/t�� Seed: Yes ❑ No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ NOR REMARKS: Station #Date Begin (yy/MIm/dd) Tlme Be in Data End ` 0 Tlme Eod Depth DM DB DBM Value Type Composite 9a111I(e Type A H L T 8 B C (IONXX 1 BODE 810 —� mg/! Low 6 Coliforms Tuba FacaI 31615 /100m1 7 Coilfarm: Fecal Strop 31673 /loom[ g Residue: Total 500 mg/1 Chloride 940 NHS ae N 610 mg/I TKN so N 625 mp/I NO2 plus NOS -on N 680 n I P: Total as P 665 mg/l PO4 as P 70507 MINA Pr Dissolved as P 666 mg/I Cd•Cadmium 1027 ugA Cr-Mrom[unuTotd 1084 ug/I Cu-Copper 1042 ug/I Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/I Pb-Lead 1051 ue Zn Ztnc 1092 ug/I Ap3ilver 1077 u0/1 Al -Aluminum 1105 ,- - , ugyl Be -Beryllium 1012 - _. ug/I Ce-Calcl'sim •91'6 . ' I '' -4 ` nnO1 Co -Cobalt 1097n r LU�jg/l s Pe -Iron 1D45^'� ugA LI-Lithium 1132 . ug/r " Mg-Magnsaluer 927 mg/I Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/1 No -Sodium 929 mg/I Arsenle:Total 1002 ug/I Se -Selenium 1147 ug/I Hg-Mercury 71900 USA Organochlorfne Pesticides OtganophaViiann Peaticldes I - l Acid Hetbiddes — 1 I Base/ Neutral Extractable 0rganics-­1 I I rurgeable Organics (VOA bottle reg'di- I Sampling Point X Conductance at 25 C Water Temperature V D.O. mgA pit Alkallnity gcid)ty pH 8.3 pH 4.6— pH 4.8 PH 9.3 Air Tem peratum (C) 2 94 Sollnity Sr 10 Precipitlon (In/day) 300 it Cloud Cover % 400 1 • Wind Direction Was) 822" 1431 Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity 82248 112242 Wind Velocity M/ti Mean 20 Stream Dep11: fL Stream WidOr ft. 480 145 182 36 1351 1350 g 64 4 DMI/Revised 10/86 GMIKAssoeiates Construction Services Division September 28, 2000 Mr. Larry Frost DNR-Water Quality Section 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, NC 28801 RE: McDowell_County Schools Glenwood Elementary r School ,Addit_i_on.__ Sewer Approval _ Dear Mr. Frost: On behalf of McDowell County schools, we are requesting a sewer approval for the addition to Glenwood Elementary School. The addition consists of 19,300 SF including 12 classrooms and student toilets. The new wing will not be added to the existing sewer system that the school is presently using. The addition will be tied into the new city sewer system. As a matter of fact, the existing school will also be tied into the city sewer and the old system will no longer be in use. Our Building and finishes contractor is on site and awaiting the building permit to begin construction. It is my understanding that you will write an approval letter and forward it to Mr. Jerry Silvers for permitting purposes. We are anxious to get the proper approval from you so that we may get our building permit. I will be glad to forward to you any drawings you may need for approval. Please let me know when you have sent your approval to Mr. Silvers so that we can let the contractor know that the permit can be picked up. We appreciate your cooperation in this issue. Sincerely, / 7 Wes Slice GMK Associates, Construction Manager Cc: B. Morgan, File #8966 GMK Associates, Inc. • 1333 Main Street Suite 400 • Columbia, S.C. 29201 • Telephone 803-256-0000 - Fax 803-256-3618 Architecture • Engineering • Planning • Interior Design • Design Build • Construction Services A - Dow�,A) Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report ORIGINAL Glenwood School NPDES #: NCO067130 Date: 3/15/00 WKA110,11111XIt-A CE��] - J o (CD C V � :aJ C= I C3 F 'K We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the wastewater we discharge to the receiving waters every day. Our constant goal is to protect the environmental waters of North Carolina. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the wastewater treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of the receiving waters that we discharge to. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your wastewater utility, please contact Morris Trammel at (828) 733-3142. We want our valued customers to be informed about their wastewater utility. Let us first take this opportunity to give you a brief description of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The waters that go down the drain, follow many different pipes, and ends up at the treatment plant. The wastewater goes to a large septic tank. There, just as in a home septic tank, bacteria feed on the solids in the wastewater. From the septic tank, it goes to two large sand filter beds. As the water flows through the beds, bacteria have another opertunity to feed on the solids. After the water leaves the beds, in goes to disinfection. Chlorine is used to kill off pathogenic organisms. When the water has been disinfected, it leaves the plant and flows into the river. PERFORMANCE The treatment plant did very well last year. For the whole year, the plant was non- compliant for only two days. Granted, being compliant for all 365 days is the goal; some circumstances can not be prevented. These non-compliance's were for daily maximum limits, and the treatment plant was in compliance with its monthly average limits for the entire year. p— -ram MAY V2 2000, The treatment plant was in compliance for January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and November. In October, the plant had a daily maximum non-compliance for fecal coliform. The chlorine was adjusted, and the plant was back in compliance by the very next sample. In December, the plant had a daily maximum non-compliance for fecal coliform. The chlorine was adjusted, and the plant was back in compliance by the very next sample. NOTIFICATION This annual report has been sent to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and to the owner of the wastewater system. The wastewater system owner has also been given a letter that they can easily distribute to all their customers. The letter will inform the customers that the annual report is available upon request to the owner of the system. 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 as per the NOTIFICATION section above. Paul Isenhour Date Laboratory Supervisor Water Quality Services, Inc. uepartmeni oT tnvironmeni and Natural Resources • Division of Water Quality James B. Hynt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director, CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED A"4 • A WV NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 2/21 /2000 GARVIN TRINKS MCDOWELL CO SCH.-GLENWOOD ELEM P.O. BOX 130 MARION NC 28752 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REVOCATION FOR NON PAYMENT PERMIT NUMBER NCO067130 MCDOWELL CO SCH.-GLENWOOD ELEM MCDOWELL COUNTY Dear Permittee: FEB 2 3 2000e WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Payment of the required annual administering and compliance monitoring fee of $715.00 for this year has not been received for the subject permit. This fee is required by Title 15 North Carolina Administrative Code 2H.0105, under the authority of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.3(a)(1), (1a) and (1b). Because this fee was not fully paid within 30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit, pursuant to 15 ncac 2H.0105(b) (2) (k) (4), and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3). Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee is. received within that time. Discharges without a permit are subject to the enforcement authority of the Division of Water Quality. Your payment should be sent to: N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Budget Office 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 If you are dissatisfied with this decision, you have the right to request an administrative hearing within Thirty (30) days following recipt of this notice, identifying the specific issues to be contended. 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, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611-7447. Unless such request for hearing is made or payments received, revocation shall be final and binding. If you have any questions, please contact: Mr. Forrest Westall, Asheville Water Quality Regional Supervisor, (828) 251-6208. Sincerely, i Kerr T. Stevens cc: Supevisor, Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit Asheville Regional Office County Health Department P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled / 10% post -consumer paper State of North Caro,,, ,a Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director Mr. Garvin Trinks Maintenance Director McDowell County Schools P.O. Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Dear Mr. Trinks: 14 A�l N-,C-DENR i' ti DEC 2 2 2000 December 15, 2000 Subject: FINAL -- NPDES Permit No. NCO067130 Glenwood Elementary School Marion, NC McDowell County According to your permit renewal request received October 29, 1999, the Division of Water Quality (the Division) hereby transmits the Final Permit for the subject site. 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. The Division understands that Glenwood Elementary School intends to connect to the City of Marion sewer system as part of school expansion, and therefore this NPDES permit is to be rescinded. To rescind this permit, please submit a written request to the Asheville Regional Office (Attn: Larry Frost) and to the DWQ/NPDES Unit in Raleigh (Attn: Joe Corporon). This permit contains no significant changes, -however please note the following two compliance -related issues. 1. Concerning Fecal Coliform. Upon review of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), the Division has noted that the Permittee has reported more than 1/3 of fecal coliform values as "estimated" for both instream and effluent samples. Please be advised that these data must not be reported as "greater than." This is a Permit Violation. Please discuss this issue with your certified laboratory and take any necessary steps to correct. 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-161 7 - TELEPHONE 91 9-733-5083/FAX 919-733- 071 9, AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER — 50% RECYCLED/1 0% POST —CONSUMER PAPER. VISIT US ON THE INTERNET 9 http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES McDowel County Schools. _ lenwood Elementary FINAL -- NPDES Permil No. NCO067130 Page 2 2. Concerning Total Residual Chlorine. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) values are inconsistently reported on DMRs in both milligrams per liter (parts per million) and micrograms per liter (parts per billion). The Division wishes to stress that monitoring and testing must be consistent with permit limits, and that accurate instrumentation and units of measure are the responsibility of the Permittee. Any discrepancies regarding actual values or units should be resolved before reporting. 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 a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding. Please notice that this permit is not transferable except after notifying the Division of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification, or revocation and re -issuance of this permit. This permit does not affect the Permittee's legal obligation to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or any other federal or local government. If you have questions concerning this Final Permit, please contact Joe Corporon at (919) 733-5083, extension 597. Sincerely, Original Signed By navid A. Goodrich Kerr T. Stevens cc: Central Files s .:aloe ll7ETTnal O.f ce, Water Qu ity ectS�io Point Source Compliance and Enforcement Unit NPDES Unit Technical Assistance & Certification Unit NPDES Perm fo. NCO067130 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, McDowell County Schools is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Glenwood Elementary School .NCSR 1786 Glenwood, NC McDowell County to receiving waters designated as Goose Creek within 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, 2001. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight January 31, 2006. Signed this day December 15, 2000. Original Signed By Quid A. Goodrich Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission NPDES Pen No. NC0067130 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET McDowell County Schools is hereby authorized: 1. to continue discharging 0.0075 MGD of treated, domestic wastewater from a treatment facility consisting of a grease trap, septic tank, sand filter, and tablet chlorinating chamber and de -chlorination; located at Glenwood Elementary School, NCSR 1786, Glenwood, NC, McDowell County, and; 2. to discharge from said wastewater treatment works through Outfall 001 to Goose Creek (see attached map), a Class C water -body located within the Catawba River Basin. V; U % -7re" "N J % N. 11 -4 'Al J 7 t -2 &j j coo '00 > 4' d enwoo( v Q- R, Kv L C, 0- —'% , :'` �p �, �. ( ) y ' ' �e% �� N' r `•ram, (�� J! t t rq 6r 11 bu _7 I/ Z. "Zll Ib A n"Pi ' yd4 rtmy 'J J U, Z- 00 V' N 4 p V I, is Ut < ILI 1,140 7 A ',-ZL 2- \j qV 4: N 0 RY �1 1A, Vi i I rr_m Glamood Elmxmtary Sdhod McDowell County Sdiodis State Grid/USGS Squad E 11 SW / Glenwood, N.C. Latitude- 35' 36 36' N Longitude: 82' 59 48" W PqnpRtBdF1ow-. 0.0075 MGD Receiving Stream Goose Creek Drainage Basin Catawba RiverBasin StreamChm,- C Sub -Basin: 03-08-30 ( I Facility Location not to scale NPDES Pemit No. NCO067130 McDowell Comty NPDES Permit No. NCO0671 30 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until the expiration date, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated domestic wastewater through Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETERS EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Average Weekly Average Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample Location' Flow (MGD) 0.0075 Weekly Instantaneous I or E BOD, 5 day, 20' C 30 mg/L 45 mg/L 2/Month Grab E Total Suspended Residue 30 mg/L 45 mg/L 2/Month Grab E Fecal Coliform2 200 / 100 ml 400 / 100 ml 2/Month Grab E Temperature Weekly Grab E pH 2/Month Grab E NH3 as N Monthly Grab E Total Residual Chlorine 28 µg/L 2/Week Grab E Fecal Coliform 2/Month Grab U, D Footnotes: 1. E = effluent; I = influent; U = upstream (at least 100 feet upstream of Outfall 001); D = at least 300 feet downstream of Outfall 001) 2. Calculate Fecal Coliform using the geometric mean (see procedure Part H. Section A ,Paragraph 9b) 3. pH shall not fall below 6.0 nor exceed 9.0 standard units. Units: BOD = biochemical oxygen demand MGD = million gallons per day; mg/L = milligrams per liter. µg/L = micrograms per liter lbs/month = pounds per month Ibs/year = pounds per year Effluent shall contain no floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts. PART Section B. Schedule of Compliance . L The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule: Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless specified below. 2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. 3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next schedule requirements. Part II Page 1 of 14 PART U STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS SECTION A. DEFINITIONS 1. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Water Quality. 2. DEM or "the Division" Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. 3. EMC Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. 4. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. 5. Mass/Day Measurements a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit. b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit. c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation' is identified as "Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit. Part II Page 2 of 14 6. Concentration Measurement a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the .sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual concentration," other than for- fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I. f. The "quarterly average concentration" is'the average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part 1 of the permit. g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Pan II Page 3 of 14 7. Other Measurements a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month. b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flowwill be representative of the total discharge. c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs continually 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. 8. Types of Samples a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of: (1) 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 (2) 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 present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow. In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period. b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must ' be representative of the discharge or the receiving waters. 9. Calculation of Means a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows. Part II Page 4 of 14 10. Calendar Day A calendar day is defined as 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. 11. Hazardous Substance A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. 12. Toxic Pollutant A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. SECTION S. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Duty to Comply The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application. a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards. for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions 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. Also,_any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 US.C.1319 and 40 CFR 122 41 (a)] c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) 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. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 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. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $125,000. Part 11 Page 5 of 14 2. Duty to Mitigate The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II, C4) and 'Tower Failures" (Part 11, 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 I319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of'any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal.property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations. 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, and 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. 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 to be kept by this permit. 9. DuIX o 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. Pan II Page 6 of 14 10. Expiration of Permit The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Sgnato Zv Rye uirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified. 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 employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if 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. b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: (I) 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. c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. -of this section shall make the following certification: "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." Part I1 Page 7 of 14 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. 13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code., Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 14. Previous Permits All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. (The exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective.. ] The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions -of this permit authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility. SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS 1. Certified Operator Pursuant to Chapter 9OA-44 of North Carolina- General Statutes, and upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORO of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade 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 any grade to comply with the- conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The 'ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily,excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete. 2. Pro= 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 operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a pem- ttee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit. Pan II Page 8 of 14 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. 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Definitions (1) 'Bypass" means 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. (2) "Severe property damage" means 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 does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production. b. Bypass not exceeding limitations. The permsttee 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 c. and d. of this section. c. Notice (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 affect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice). d. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass 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 (0 The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section. (2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section. Part II Page 9 of 14 5. PMts a. Definition. "Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. b. Effect of an upset. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. 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. C. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset. A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that. (1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset, (2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit. (4)- The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part I1, B. 2. of this permit. d. Burden of proof. In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof. 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 143-2151 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 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 DEM Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Part H Page 10 of 14 SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS 1. 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 which 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. 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 (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day 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: 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 are 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. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs; or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Test procedures, for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 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. 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 Pan II Page 11 of 14 reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both. 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 and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit, 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. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee. shall record the following information: 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 upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; c. Inspect at'reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location. Part II Page 12 of 14 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. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 12229 (b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) (D. c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice, to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other .requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act. S. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit a. Monitoring results must be, reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part 11. D. 2 of this permit) 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 the permit, using test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR. c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit. Part II Page 13 of 14 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which may endanger 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. b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph: (1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours. c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. 7. Other Noncompliance The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part IL E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part IL E. 6. of this permit. 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 infonnation. 9. Noncompliance Notification The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence -of any of the following. a. Any ' occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or .treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Part II Page 14 of 14 Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form 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(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-2151(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other .document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS A. Construction No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued. B. _Groundwater Monitoring The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. 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: 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 ug/1); (2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2A-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; (3) Five (3) 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 ug/1); (2) One milligram per liter (I mg/1) for antimony; (3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges The permittee shall continually 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 sixty (60) days of notification by the Division. tis,.A�•��s�� �.e� ���eE�ti �98 A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee wiib n.3b, (thirty): days. -after being Med try the -.D ens on.. ,Failure. to -pay the fee in a ten ely.-nzanner:in accordance with I5A NCAC 2H..0105(b)(4) Wray cause this :: Dison to` uut<a#e anion to %evoke the PeTnut - SPILL RESPONSE PLAN EVALUATION 1. Do you have a current 24 hour contact list which includes phone numbers of key personnel and/or contractors? Yes No (If Yes, please attach) 2. Do you have an equipment list which includes what functional equipment is available and where it is located? X Yes No (If Yes, please attach) 3. Do you have the staff resources to make an on -site assessment of a spill with in two hours of notification of the spill? X Yes No (If No, please explain below) 4. Please list your standard spill response procedures: Sze attached 5. Is your spill response plan readily available to all essential personnel? X Yes No If No, please explain why: 6. Are all essential personnel familiar with the spill response plan and clearly understand its contents? X Yes No If No, please explain why: WATEWQUALITY SERVICES, LABS PO Box 1102 Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone (704) 733-3142 Fax (704) 733-3143 24 HOUR CONTACT LIST CONTACT TITLE COMPANY PHONE FAX Garvin Trinks Manager PERMITTEE 704-652-4535 Larry Townsend OPERATOR WATER QUALITY 28-898-9212 828-7 33-314 SERVICES RUSTY TRAMMEL DIRECTOR WATER QUALITY (828) 733-3142 (,828) 733-3143 SERVICES PAUL ISENHOUR COLLECTION SYSTEM' WATER QUALITY (828) 297-5869 SUPERVISOR SERVICES A-1 DON RICHARDSON OWNER APPALACHIAN (828) 264-2450 PUMPING CHARLES CHURCH OWNER CHURCH (828) 297-5608 PUMPING STEVE GILLIAMS OWNER GILLIAMS (828) 898-9405 CONSTRUCTION WATER QUALITY SERVICES, LABS PO Box 1102 Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone (704) 733-3142 Fax (704) 733-3143 EMERGENCEY EQUIPMENT LIST EQUIPMENT LOCATION CONTACT 3" MUD PUMP WATER QUALITY SERVICES RUSTY OFFICE TRAMMEL GASOLINE WATER QUALITY SERVICES RUSTY OFFICE TRAMMEL HAND TOOLS WITH OPERATOR OPERATOR BACKHOE GILLIAMS COSTRUCTION STEVE GILLIAMS PUMP TRUCK A-1 APPALACHIAN PUMPING DON RICHARDSON WATER QUALITY SERVICES, LABS PO Box 1102 Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone (704) 733-3142 Fax (704) 733-3143 SPILL RESPONSE PLAN STEP 1: RECEIVE NOTIFICATION ABOUT SPILL. STEP 2: CONTACT OPERATOR OF PLANT CORRESPONDING TO COLLECTION SYSTEM. STEP 3: OPERATOR GOES TO SPILL SITE TO MAKE AN ASSESSMENT OF THE SPILL. STEP 4: OPERATOR CONTACTS WQS OFFICE TO GIVE AN UPDATE ABOUT SPILL. STEP 5: PEOPLE AND EQUIPMENT ARE GATHERED TO STOP SPILL. STEP 6: SPILL IS CONTAINED. STEP 7: CLEANUP OF SPILL SITE, LIME WILL BE APPLIED. STEP 8: CONTACT DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY AT CORRESPONDING REGIONAL OFFICE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF FIRST NOTIFICATION OF THE SPILL. State of North.Carolir Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director. April 19, 1995 Mr. Carroll Hensley P. O. Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance Permit No. NCO067130 McDowell County Schools -Glenwood Elem. McDowell County Dear Mr. Hensley: In accordance with the application for a discharge permit, the Division is forwarding herewith the subject NPDES 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 US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6,1983. 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, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, E.4. addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, 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 Mr. Dana Bolden at telephone number (919)733-5083, extension 518. Sincerely, original Signed. By David A. Goodrich A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E. cc: Central Files (Arse, i�lle'�R_egi�n 7vlr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA Permits and Engineering Facilities Assessment Unit Operator Training and Certification Unit P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 50% recycled/ 100/6 post -consumer paper zLY Permit No. NCO067130 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 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, McDowell County Board of Education is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Glenwood Elementary School on NCSR 1786 McDowell County to receiving waters designated as Goose Creek in the Catawba River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, H, and III hereof. The permit shall become effective June 1,1995 This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on April 30, 2000 Signed this day April 19,1995 Original Signed By David A. Goodrich A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET McDowell County Board of Education is hereby' authorized to: Permit No. NC0067130 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0075 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a septic tank, dosing tank, and surface sand filter located at Glenwood Elementary School, NCSR 1786, McDowell County, (See Part III of the Permit), and -After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Environmental Management, construct additional treatment units as necessary to meet the effluent limitations in this permit, and 3. 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EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO067130 During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until July 31, 1995, the Pennittee is authorized to, discharge from outfaH(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements Measurement Sample 'Sample Monthly. Avg. Weekly Avg. Daily Max. Freau�y Type Location Flow \ 0.0075 MGD Weekly Instanteanous I or E BOD, 5-Day, 0-' 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/1 2/month Grab E Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 2/month Grab E NH3 as N Monthly Grab E Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Temperature * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream at point The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than S grab samples. 2/month , Grab E,U,D Weekly Grab E 00 fe t above discharge point, D - Dpwnstream at least 300 feet below discharge dard units at ffluent. Effluent monitoring shall be conducted 2/month by There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visibl oam in other than trace amounts. C- 0 A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO067130 During the period beginning on -August 1, 1995 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements Measurement Sample 'Sample Monthly. Avg. Weekly Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location Flow 0.0075 MGD Weekly J Instanteanous I or E BOD, 5-Day, 2b°C" 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/I 2/month Grab E Total Suspended Residue" 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/l 2/month Grab E NH3 as N Monthly Grab E Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml 2/month Grab E,U,D Total Residual Chlorine 28.0 µg/I 2/week Grab E Temperature Weekly Grab E * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream at least 100 feet above discharge point, D - Downstream at least 300 feet below discharge point The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units at the effluent. Effluent monitoring shall be conducted 2/month by grab samples. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. 1. PART I Section B. Schedule of Compliance 1. The: permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule: Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless specified below. 2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. 3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next schedule requirements. Part II Page 1 of 14 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS SECTION A.- DEFINITIONS 1. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Environmental Management. 2. DEM or Division Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. 3. EN4c Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. 4. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 US 1251, et. seq. 5. Mass/Day Measurements a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit. b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic meanfound by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit. c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge. This limitation is identified as 'Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit. Part II Page 2 of 14 6. Concentration Measurement a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of. the permit. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/oi'measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I. f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit. g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Part lI Page 3 of 14 7. Other Measurements a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly.' It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month. b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs continually 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. a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of: (1) 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 (2) 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 present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow. In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of .greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However; in no case may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period. b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge or the receiving waters. 9. Calculation of Means a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1). Part II Page 4 of 14 c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows. 10. Calendar Day A calendar day is defined as 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. A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. 12. Toxic Pollutant A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. - SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and _reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application. a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions 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. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)] c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) 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. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for .violating section 301, 302, 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. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Part II Page 5 of 14 Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment. ,1 Mq rGIM,_� Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) 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. 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. 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. 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. Sever -ability The provisions of this permit are severable, and 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. 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 to be kept by this permit. Part II Page 6 of 14 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. The. permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified. 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 employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority -to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. c ' (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner orthe proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: 0) 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. Part II Page 7 of 14 c. Certification. Any person signing a document under .paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification: 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 Action 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. 13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et.. al. 14. Previous Permits All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility. �. • •'191121M 01354 El 1 ,' •1- •• • • '• 1 - 4 •�� Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification- of the grade 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 any grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete. - Part II Page 8 of 14 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 operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit. 0. - R • 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. 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a.. Definitions (1) 'Bypass" means 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. (2) "Severe property damage" means 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 does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production. b. Bypass not exceeding limitations. 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 c. and d. of this section. c. Notice (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 affect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice). d. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass 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 Part II Page 9 of 14 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 c. of this section. (2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section. 5. upsets a. Definition. "Upset "' means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. b. Effect of an upset. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. 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. c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset. A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit. (4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this permit. d. Burden of proof. In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof. 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 Part H Page 10 of 14 regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at.40 CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 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 DEM Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. W"KeQ, 00 •Zi�a� 1. 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 which 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. Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day 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: Division of Environmental Management Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files Post Office Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 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 are 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 Part II Page 11 of 14 discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is 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. Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 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. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both. J. I '- §• • • 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 and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit, 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. For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the following information: 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. Part II Page 12 of 14 • • The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location. Nj• ' • • • ' • ' PJ 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. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining 'whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 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 which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1). c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land. application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. Part II Page 13 of 14 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act. 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2 of this permit) 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 the permit, using test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR. c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean_ unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which may endanger 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. b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph: (1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the Director in the -permit to be reported within 24 hours. c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. 7. Other Noncompliance The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part H. 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. Part II Page 14 of 14 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. The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render ,the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment, facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 1 VEN M MIN& • a''••� 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 of Environmental Management. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of RepQrts The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS A. Construction No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued. B. Groundwater • • The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater- standards. 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: 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 ug/1); (2)Two hundred. micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6- dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; (3) Five (5) 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 ug/1);. (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; (3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges The permittee shall continually 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 sixty (60) days of notification by the Division. PARTIV ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in . accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. 4 v SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: IF YES, SOC NUMBER TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT WATER QUALITY SECTION ATTENTION: Dana Bolden DATE: September 30, 1994 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION COUNTY McDowell PERMIT NUMBER NCO067130 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION Yes No 1. Facility and Address: Glenwood Elementary School c/o McDowell County Schools Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 2. Date of Investigation: September 21, 1994 3. Report Prepared By: Michael R. Parker 4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Carroll Hensley 704/652-5504 5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of U.S. Highway 221 and North Carolina Secondary Road 1786, travel south on NCSR 1786 approximately 1.5 miles to Glenwood Elementary School. The wastewater treatment facility is located behind the school. go 7 Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points: Latitude: 350 36' 36 Longitude: 820 58' 48" Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map. U.S.G.S. Quad No. E11SW U.S.G.S. Quad Name Glenwood, N. C. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? X Yes No If No, explain: Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Facility is not subject to flooding. Page 1 a 9. Location of nearest dwelling: Greater than 500 feet. 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Goose Creek a. Classification: Class C b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: CTB 30 C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Fish and wildlife propagation, wading, irrigation. PART H - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. -a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted 0.0075 MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity) b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater Treatment facility? 0.0075 MGD C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity 0.0075 MGD d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years: e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The existing wastewater treatment facilities consist of a septic tank dosing tank and surface sand filter. f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: It will be necessary for the school system to install a chlorinator on the effluent. g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): in development approved should be required not needed 2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM Permit Number Residuals Contractor Telephone Number b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER Page 2 I] c. Landfill: d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify): Septage is removed by a septage hauler. 3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): Class I. 4. SIC Codes(s): 8211 Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a metal plating company would be 14, not 56. Primary 03 Secondary Main Treatment Unit Code: 44007 PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)? 2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: 3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please indicate) Da tte Submission of Plans and Specifications Begin Construction Complete Construction 4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide regional perspective for each option evaluated. Spray Irrigation: Connection to Regional Sewer System: Subsurface: Other disposal options: S. Other Special Items: Page 3 PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS McDowell County has requested renewal of NPDES Permit No. NC0067130. The existing wastewater treatment facility appeares to be operating properly. Presently, there is no disinfection facilities and the school system will need to add some type of disinfection unit. It is recommended that the permit be issued. 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Telephone: +��, '{.� �,•< Regional Office Telephone:v�-z�i G�rY Central Office Telephone: ORC Check Classification(s): Subsurface Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) f SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION (check all units that apply) 1. septic tanks 2. pump tanks 3. siphon or pump -dosing systems 4. sand filters 5. grease trapAnterceptor 6. oil/water separators 7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal: 8. pressure subsurface treatment -and disposal: Grade: Spray Irrigation II III IV Total Points: Telephone: Land Application SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATION (check all units that apply) 1. preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 ) 2. lagoons 3. septic tanks 4. pump tanks 5. pumps 6. sand filters 7. grease trapinterceptor a. oil/water separators 9. disinfection 10. chemical addition for nutrient/algae control 11. spray irrigation of wastewater In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shall be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification. LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder) 1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check if Appropriate) 1. Oil/water Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal; 2. 1,,� Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection and direct discharge; 3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge; 4. Closed -loop Recycle Systems; 5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oil/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection and dispo ,al; 6. Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface waters; 7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment; 8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal. 9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified if permitted after July 1, 1993 or if upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing. The following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities. ,—rcle appropriate points) ITEM POINTS ( 1 ) Industrial Pretreatment Units or Industrial Pretreatment Program (see definition No. 33), ............:.....................................4 (2) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd [not applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge handling facilities for water purification plants, totally closed cycle systems(see definition No. 11), and facilities consisting only of hem (4)(d), or Items (4)(d) and (11)(d)] 0 - 20,000................................................................................................................................................1 20,001 -.50,000......................................................................................................................................2 50,001 - 100,000....................................................................................................................................3 100,001 250,000..................................................................................:................................................4 250,001 500, 000...................................................................................................................................5 500,001 1.000, 000................................................................................................................................8 1,000,001 -. 2.000,000...........................................................................................................................10 2.000,001 (and up) rate 1 point additional for each 200.000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of .................30 Design Flow (gpd) (3) PRELIMINARY UNI TSIPROCESSES (see definition No.32) (a) BarScreens...............................................................................................................................................1 or (b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices..........................................................................2 (c) Grit Removal..............................................................................................................................................1 or (d) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal.............................................................................................................2 (a) Flow Measuring Device................................................................................................................................1 (f ) or Instrumented Flow Measurement................................................................................................................2 (g) Preaeration...............................................................................................................................................2 (h) Influent Flow Equalization..........................................................................................................................2 (i) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity.................................................................................................................2 Mechanical.................................................................................................................................................3 DissolvedAir Flotation.................................................................................................................................a { 1) Prechlorination.........................................................................................................................................5 (4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS(PROCESSES (a) Septic Tank (see definition No. 43)............................................................................................................2 (b) Imhoff Tank...............................................................................................................................................5 (c) Primary Clarfflers.........................................................................................................................................5 (d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non -toxic Materials (sludge handling facilities for water purification plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operations except recreational activities such as gem orgold mining)........................................................................................................................................2 (5) SECONDARYTREATMENTLJNn PROCESSES (a) Carbonaceous Stage (i) Aeration -High Purity Oxygen System..............................................................................20 DiffusedAir System.......................................................................................................1 0 Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor).................................................................3 SeparateSludge Reaeratlon.............................................................................................3 (if) Trickling Filter HighRate.......................................................................................................................7 StandardRate...............................................................................................................5 PackedTower................................................................................................................5 (iii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Fiher............................................................1 0 (iv) Aerated lagoons..........................................................................................................10 (v) Rotating Biological Contactors ......................................................................................10 (vi) Sand Filters -Intermittent biological..................................................................................2 Recirculatingbiological.....................................................................................................3 (vil) Stabilization Lagoons....................................................................................................5 (viii) Clarlfier..........................................................................................................................5 (ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nitrogenous removal by nitrification (see definition No. 12)(Points for this hem have to be in addition to hems (5)(a)(1) through (5)(a)(viii), utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a)...........................................2 utilizing other than the extended aeration process............................................................8 (x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD removal......................................................................5 (xi) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')addhion........................................................................5 (b) Nitrogenous Stage (I) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System.............................................................................20 DiffusedAir System.......................................................................................................1 0 Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) ................. .,................................................ 8 Separate Sludge Reaeration.............................................................................................3 (II) Trickling Filter -High Rate...................................................................................................7 StandardRate...............................................................................................................5 PackedTower................................................................................................................5 (III) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Flher.............................................................1 0 (iv) Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10 (v) Sand Filter - intermittent biological...................................................................................2 Recirculatingbiological....................................................................................................3 (VI) Clarifier ..........................................................................................................................5 (6) TERTIARY ORADVANCED TREATMENT UNI-WROCESSES (a) Activated Carbon Beds - without carbon regeneration...................................................................................................5 with carbon regeneration.......................................................................................................15 (b) Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed- :iithout carbon regeneration.................................................................................................5 withcarbon regeneration.....................................................................................................15 (c) Air stripping..............................................................................................................................................5 (d) Denitrlllcatlon Process..............................................................................................................................1 0 (a) Electrodialysls............................................................................................................................................5 (i) Foam Separation.......................................................................................................................................5 (g) ion Exchange............................................................................................................................................5 (h) Land Application of Treated Effluent (see definition No. 22b) (not applicable for sand, gravel, stone and other similar mining operations) by high rate Infiltration.........................................................................A (I) Microscreens.............................................................................................................................................5 ()) Phosphorous Removal by Biological Processes (See definition No. 26)........................................................20 (k) Polishing Ponds - without aeration ............... _........................................................................................... 2 withaeration.................................................................................................................5 (I) Post Aer - cascade.................................................................. 0 diffusedor mechanical...............................................................................................2 (m) Reverse__...jsis.........................................................................................................................................5 (n) Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low rate..........................................................................................................2 .high rate......................................................................5 (o) Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide...................................................................................15 (p) treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide..............................................15 (7) SLLIDGETREATMENT a Sludge Digestion Tank - Healed anaerobic.......................................................t o Aerobic..........................................................................................................................5 Unheated(anaerobic)................................................................................................................................3 (b) Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal)...................................................................................................J5 (c) Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity......................................................................................................................2 VacuumAssisted......................................................................:...............................................................5 (d) Sludge Elutrialion.....................................................................................................................................5 (e) Sludge Condhioner (chemical or thermal).....................................................................................................5 f Sludge Thickener (gravity)..............................................5 (g) Dissolved Air Flotation Unit [not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(i)].............................................................8 (h) Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage)..............................................................................................2 (1) Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated............................................................................`......................................5 Non -aerated .................................. :..........................................................................................................2 (J) Sludge -Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................1 0 (k) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices...................................................1 0 (8) RESIDUALS UTILIZATION/DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash) (a) Lagoons..................................................................................................................................................2 (b) Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a) by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit orlandfill permit.........................................................................................................................................2 (cam Dedicated Landfill(budal) by the'permittee of the wastewater treatment facility ............................................... 5 9 ( ) (a) Chlorination.............................................................................................................................................5 (b) Dechlorination.................................................................................................................................... ...5 (c) Ozone......................................................................................................................................................5 (d) Radiation.................................................................................................................................................5 (1 0) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9) [not applicable to chemical additions rated as hem (3)0), (5)(a)(xi), (6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each: List 5 ....................................................................................................................................5 ...................................................................................................................................... 5 ...................................................................................................................................... 5 (1 1) MISCELLANEOUS UNrrstPROCESSES (a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes from mining operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts significantly greater than Is common fordomestic wastewater............................................................................................................................4 (b) Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are Inherent In land application systems).....2 (c). Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent in land application systems)..................................5 (d) Pumps......................................................................................................................................................3 (a) Stand -By Power Supply ........................................ ;...... :................................................................ ;............ 3 (f ) Thermal Pollution Control Device.................................................................................................................3 TOTALPOINTS.......................................................................... CLASSIFICATION ClassI...........................................................................................................5-25 Points Class11.........................................................................................................26-50 Points classIII........................................................................................................51-65 Points ClassN.......................................................................................................66-Up Points Facilities having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a certified operator. Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11. Facilities having treatment processes forthe removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11. Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class III .0004 DEFINITIONS The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter. (1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physicallchemical method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used in this method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be either upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant site; (2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin in which all solids are maintained in suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter Is reduced through artificially accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow -through basis; (3) Aeration. A process of bringing about intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen in a liquid by spraying, agitation or diffusion;(3a) Extended Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours. (4) Agriculturally managed site. Any site on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.); (5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium Ion is first convened to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene; (6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the absorbed impurities; (7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits; (8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device in which centrifugal force is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different densi;,as; (9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addition of chemical(s) to wastewater at an application point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment, alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different application points to achieve a specific result will be considered one system; the capability to add chemical(s) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different purposes will result in the systems being rated as separate systems; (10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of a chemical compound such as Ilme, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to its application to a dewatering device; (11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing inorganic, non -toxic materials from sand, gravel, crushed stone or other similar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances; (12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achieve permit effluent limits on BOD and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor, (13) Dechlorinatlon. The partial or complete reduction of residual chlorine In a liquid by any chemical or physical process; (14) Denitrification Process. The conversion of nhrate-nirogen to nitrogen gas; (15) Electrodialysis. Process for removing Ionized salts from water through the use of ion -selective Ion -exchange membranes; (16) Filter Press. A process operated mechanically for partially dewatering sludge; (17) Foam Separation. The planned frothing of wastewater or wastewater effluent as a means of removing excessive amounts of detergent materials through the Introduction of air In the form of fine bubbles; also called foam fractionation; (18) Grit Removal. The process of removing grit and other heavy mineral matter from wastewater; (19) Imhoff Tank. A deep two story wastewater tank consisting of an upper sedimentation chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber. (20) Instrumented Flow Measurement. A device which Indicates and records rate of flow; (21) Ion Exchange. A chemical process in which Ions from two different molecules are exchanged; (22) Land application: (a) Sludge Disposal. A final sludge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to land either by spraying on the surface or by subsurface injection (i.e., chisel plow); [not applicable for types of sludge described In (11) of this Rule]; (b) Treated Effluent. The process of spraying treated wastewater onto a land area or other methods of application of wastewater onto a land area as a means of final disposal or treatment; (23) Microscreen. A low speed, continuously back -washed, mlating drum filter operating under gravity conditions as a polishing method for removing suspended solids from effluent; (24) Nitrification Process. The biochemical conversion of unoxidized nitrogen (ammonia and organic nitrogen) to oxidized nitrogen (usually nitrate); (25) Nitrogenous Stage. A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for the specific purpose of converting ammonia nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen; (26) Phosphate Removal, Biological. The removal of phosphorus from wastewater by an oxictanozic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus by the microorganisms; (27) Polishing Pond. A holding pond following secondary treatment with sufficient detention time to allow settling of finely suspended solids; (28) Post Aeration. Aeration following conventional secondary treatment units to increase effluent D.O. or for any other purpose; (29) Post Aeration. (Cascade) A polishing method by which dissolved oxygen is added to the effluent by a nonmechanical, gravity means of flowing down a series of steps or weirs; The flow occurring across the steps or weirs moves in a fairly thin layer and the operation of the cascade requires no operator adjustment; thus, zero points are assigned even though this is an essential step to meeting the limits of the discharge permit; (30) Powdered to Granular Activated Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon process that utilizes biological activity and organic absorption by using powdered or granular activated carbon; Virgin or regenerated carbon Is feed controlled into the system; (31) Preaeralion. A tank constructed to provide aeration prior to primary treatment; (32) Preliminary Units. Unit operations in the treatment process, such as screening and comminution, that prepare the liquor for subsequent major operations; (33) Industrial Pretreatment. (a) Pre-treatment Unit, Industrial. The conditioning of a waste at its source before discharge, to remove or to neutralize substances Injurious to sewers and treatment processes or to effect a partial reduction in load on the treatment process which is operated by the same governing body as the wastewater treatment plant being rated-, b) Pre-treatment Program, Industrial - must be a State or EPA required program to receive points on the rating sheet; (34) Primary Clarifiers. The first settling tanks through which wastewater is passed In a treatment works for the purpose of removing settleable and suspended solids and BOD which is associated with the solids; (35) Pumps. All influent, effluent and in -plant pumps; (36) Radiation. Disinfection or sterilization process utilizing devices emitting ultraviolet or gamma rays; (37) Reverse Osmosis. A treatment process In which a heavy contaminated liquid is pressurized through a membrane forming nearly pure liquid free from suspended solids; (38) Rotating Biological Contractors. A fixed biological growth process in which wastewater flows through tanks in which a series of partially submerged circular surfaces are rotated; (39) Sand Filters: (a) Intermittent Biological. Filtration of effluent following septic tanks, lagoons, or some other treatment process in which further biodecomposHlon is expected to produce desired effluents; Hydraulic loading rates on these filters are computed In gpd/ac and have a resulting low gpm/sf (less than one); b) Recirculating biological - the same type of sand filter as defined in Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rule with the added capability to recycle effluent back through the sand filter; (40) Sand or Mixed -Media Filters. A polishing process by which effluent limits are achieved through a further reduction of suspended solids; (a) low rate -- gravity, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates in the one to three gpm/sf range; (b) high rate -- a pressure, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates in the live gpm/sf range; At any rate, the loading rate will exceed three gpr✓sf; (41) Secondary Clarifiers. A tank which follows the biological unit of treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with the biological treatment units; (42) Separate Sludge Reaeration. A part of the contact stabilization process where the activated sludge is transferred to a tank and aerated before returning it to the contact basin; (43) Septic Tank A single -story settling tank in which settled sludge is in contact with the wastewater flowing through the tank; shall not be applicable for septic tank systems serving single family residences having rapacity of 2,000 gallons or less which discharge to a nitrification field; (44) Sludge Digestion. The process by which organic or volatile matter and sludge is gasified, liquefied, mineralized or converted into more stable organic matter through the activity of living organisms, which Includes aerated holding tanks; (45) Sludge Drying Beds. An area comprising natural or artificial layers of porous materials upon which digested sewage sludge is dried by drainage and evaporation; (46) Sludge Elutdation. A process of sludge conditioning in which certain constituents are removed by successive washings with fresh water or plard effluent; (47) Sludge Gas Utilization. The process of using sewage gas for the purpose of heating buildings, driving engir(es, etc.; (48) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonaerated). A tank utilized for small wastewater treatment plants not containing a digester in which sludge may be kept fresh, and supernatant withdrawn prior to a drying method (i.e. sludge drying beds); This may be done by adding a small amount of air simply to keep the sludge fresh, but not necessarily an amount that would be required to achieve stabilization of organic matter. A nonaeraled tank would simply be used to decant sludge prior to dewatering and would not allow long periods (several days of detention) without resulting odor problems; (49) Sludge Incinerators. A furnace designed to bum sludge and to remove all moisture and combustible materials and reduce the sludge to a sterile ash; (50) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Thermal). A process to make treated sludge less odorous and putrescibie, and to reduce the pathogenic organism content; This may be done by pH adjustment, chlorine dosing, or by heat treatment; (51) Sludge Thickener. A type of sedimentation tank In which the sludge is permitted to settle and thicken through agitation and gravity; (52) Stabilization lagoon. A type of oxidation lagoon in which biological oxidation of organic matter is effected by natural transfer of oxygen to the water from air (not a polishing pond); (53) Stand -By Power Supply. On site or portable electrical generating equipment; (54) Static Screens. A stationary screen designed to remove solids, including non -biodegradable particulate (floatable solids, suspended solids and BOD reduction) from municipal and industrial wastewater treatment systems; (55) Tertiary Treatment. A stage of treatment following secondary which is primarily for the purpose of effluent polishing; A settling lagoon or sand or coal filter might be employed for this purpose; (56) Thermal Pollution Control Device. A device providing for the transfer of heat from a fluid flowing In tubes to another fluid outside the tubes, or vice versa; or other means of regulating liquid temperatures; (57) Thermal Sludge Conditioner. A conditioning process by which heat Is added for a protracted period of time to Improve the dewaterability of sludge by the solubilizing and hydraulizing of the smaller and more highly hydrated sludge particles; (58) Toxic Materials. Those wastes or combinations of wastes, Including disease -causing agents which after discharge and upon exposure, Ingestion, Inhalation or assimilation into any organism, either directly from the environment or indirectly by ingestion through food chains, will cause death, disease, behavioral abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutations, physiological malfunctions (Including malfunctions In reproduction) or physical deformations, in such organisms or their offspring; Toxic materials Include, by way of Illustration and not limitation: lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, vanadium, arsenic, zinc, ortho-nhro-chlorobe nzene (ONCB), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dichlorodiphenyl tdchloroethane (DDT); and any other materials that have or may hereafter be determined to have toxic properties; (59) Trickling Filter. A biological treatment unit consisting of a material such as broken stone or rock over which wastewater is distributed; A high rate trickling filter is one which operated at between 10 and 30 mgd per acre. A low rate trickling filter Is one which is designed to operate at one to four mgd per acre; (60) Trickling Fifter (Packed Tower). A plug flow type of operation In which wastewater flows down through successive layers of media or filtrate material; Organic material Is removed continually by the active biological fixed growth In each successive layer. This method may produce 'secondary' quality effluent, or may be adapted to produce a nitrified effluent; (61) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuges, or Filter Presses. Devices which are designed to remove excess water from either digested or undigested sludge prior to disposal or further treatment. State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director Mr. Garvin Trinks McDowell County Schools 709 Sugar Hill Road Marion, North Carolina 28752 Dear Mr. Trinks: MY 15 1999 I , November 9, 1999 FMA DE �C R NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Applications Permit NC0067130 Permit NC0067148 Glenwood Elementary Nebo Elementary McDowell County The Division received your permit renewal applications on October 29, 1999. Thank you for submitting this package. The permit renewal for these facilities will be assigned to a member of the NPDES Unit staff. That staff member will contact you if further information is needed to complete the permit renewals. Please note that the NPDES Unit has three vacant positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over a year and is delaying all permit renewals. Our remaining permit writers are currently reviewing Authorizations to Construct, speculative limit requests, major permit modifications and 201 plan updates ahead of permit renewals. This is necessary due to a variety of factors, including mandatory deadlines in the statutes which govern our program. If this staff shortage delays reissuance of either permit, the existing requirements in each permit will remain in effect until the permits are renewed (or the Division takes other action). We appreciate your patience and understanding while we operate with a severely depleted staff. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at (919) 733-5083, extension 511. cc: MMOVgioMal ©ffiee Water uality Section - NPDES File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Sincerely, Charles H. Weaver, Jr. NPDES Unit 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719 Charles.Weaver@ncmail.net October 25, 1999 Renewal Of NPDES Permit #NC0067130 Glenwood Elementary School Mcdowell County Dear Mr. Charles H Weaver Jr. I am requesting Renewal of the permit for Glennwood Elementary School located on NCSR 1786 in Mcdowell County to the receiving waters of Goose Creek in the Catawba River Basin. Sincerely, Garvin Trinks Maintenance Director McDowell County Schools NPDES ] UAIT APPLICATION - SHOR7 )RM D To be filed only by dischargers of 1000/cr domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow) N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 11 North Carolina NPDES Permit Number I NC00 4p¢/,3D U (if known) Please print or type DENR - WATER QU°,LITY 1. Mailing address of applicant/permittee: c SOURCE BONCH PUI dT Facility Name Owner Name Street Address City State ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number e-mail Address Glenwood Elementary School Attn: Garvin Trinks McDowell County Schools 709 Sugar Hill Road Marion North Carolina 28752 ( 828) 652-5504 ( 828) 652-5814 2.. Location of facility producing discharge: Name (If different from above) Facility Contact Person Street Address or State Road City / Zip Code County Telephone Number 3. Reason for application: Expansion/Modification * Existing Unpermitted Discharge Renewal_ New Facility * Please provide a description of the expansion/modification: 4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with capacities): GCSE T;.P �i5bo Cam. `��l C / G Tt,&K ^' GAS 5EP77L e2A SWD PI LTEK, C-60 ' X _36�� /� 5a Fz�. CNL WJXIATIDAI C4AU65�z. - 7; VB2ET Page 1 of 2 Version 6199 NPDES RMIT APPLICATION - SHOR _ _'ORM D To be filed only by dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow) 5. Description of wastewater (check all that apply): Type of Facility Generating Wastewater Industrial Number of Employees Commercial Number of Employees Residential Number of Homes School X Number of Students/Staff Other Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.): 5e0001— M46,-5776 6. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls): ONE 7. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each outfall: IVA 8. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall): 1 f 4 t-73A%SL't'4 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 Trinks Printed Name of Person Signing Maintenance Director Title of Applicant Date Signed 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.) Page 2 of 2 Version 6199 NYPDES Permit NC0067130 Glenwood School Mcdowell County Subject Sludge Management: Our sludge or solids that is generated during normal waste water treatment is hauled away by Aubrey Septic System Company in Morganton North Carolina which is a licensed hauler. We have our septic tanks pumped for solids every other year. Sind �4 Garvin Trinks Maintenance Director McD owell County School October 25, 1999 Renewal Of NPDES Permit #NC0067148 Nebo Elementary School Mcdowell County Dear Mr. Charles H Weaver Jr. I am requesting Renewal of the permit for Nebo Elementary School located on NCSR 1536 in Mcdowell County to the receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Shadrick Creek in the Catwaba River Basin. Since""' U1�+ Garvin Trinks Maintenance Director McDowell County Schools NPDES RAHT APYLICArION - SHOW ARM D To be filed only by uischargers of 100% domestic wastev.-....r (<1 MGD flow) N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 North Carolina NPDES Permit Number JNC006W46 (if known) Please print or type 1. Mailing address of applicant/permittee: Facility Name Owner Name Street Address City State ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number e-mail Address McDowell County Schools 709 Sugar Hill Road Marion North Carolina 28752 ( 828 652-5504 ( 829 652-5814 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Name (If different from above) Facility Contact Person Street Address or State Road City / Zip Code County Telephone Number 3. Reason for application: - WATER On"t —1 Expansion/Modification * Existing Unpermitted Discharge Renewal X New Facility * Please provide a description of the expansion/modification: 4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with capacities): 5 PPT nwx 6zwz, 24n&g) -1-4 ,o6 44 45 L1151,1G 2, 456 /. t ID 59- J4AID 4izTE2 (DURL) C^'za'x id Xr� z,116 sq. r-. c Page 1 of 2 Version 6199 NPDES RmT APPLICATION - SHOR ORM D To be filed only by dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow) 5. Description of wastewater (check all that apply): e of Facilitv Generating Wastewater Industrial Commercial Residential School_. - Other Number of Employees Number of Employees Number of Homes Number of Students/Staff Des ribe`,lthe source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.): S1� r,C�I�776) 6. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls): DEC �15 7. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each outfall: IVA 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. Garvin Trinks Printed Name of Person Signing Maintenance Director Title Applicant a!5-W Date Signed 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.) Page 2 of 2 Version 6199 NYPDES Permit NCO067148 Nebo School Mcdowell County Subject Sludge Management: Our sludge or solids that is generated during normal waste water treatment is hauled away by Aubrey Septic System Company in Morganton North Carolina which is a licensed hauler. We have our septic tanks pumped for solids every other year. S * cerely, c �/ Garvin Trinks Maintenance Director McD owell County School State of North Carolina - Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director GARVIN TINKS McDowell County Schools P0BOX 130 MARION, NC 28752 Dear Permittee: 1 • aM? RCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES September 1, 1999 SEA.'°,g 1999 a f, 4 Subject: Renewal of NPDES Permit-NC0067130 GLENWOOD Elementary MCDOWELL County The subject permit expires on April 30, 2000. North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2H.0105(e) requires that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than November 2, 1999. Failure to request renewal of the permit by this date will result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. If any wastewater discharge will occur after April 30, 2000 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the current permit must be renewed. Operation of wastewater treatment works or continuation of discharge after April 30, 2000 would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day. If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Robert Farmer of the Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at (919) 733-5083, extension 531. You may also contact the Asheville Regional Office at (828) 251-6208 to begin the rescission process. Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of this page. Sincerely, v""/ Charles H. Weaver, Jr. NPDES Unit cc: Central Files As eheh vi1leRegional-Office; V�Fater Quality Section NPDES File -` - A. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Charles.Weaver@ncmail.net NPDES Permit NCO067130 McDowell County Schools MCDOWELL County The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages: ❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies. ❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies. ❑ If an Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit) prepares the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to the Authorized Representative. ❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two copies. The following items must be submitted ONLY by Industrial facilities discharging process wastewater: ❑ Submit the last 3 years' production data for the facility. Use units consistent with those required for reporting to EPA. ❑ Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendix A to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA is not completed within one week of November 2, 1999, submit the application package without the PPA. Submit the PPA as soon as possible after November 2, 1999. The above requirements do NOT apply to municipal or non -industrial facilities. PLEASE NOTE: Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your application package. Send the completed renewal package to: Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr. NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER UALITY FIELD-L Cor "D bss „i.r.- Q AB FORM (DM1) CO fl,-4 r� Q —I PRIG SAMPLE TYPE SIN RTATO: ❑AMBIENT ❑ ❑STREAM ® REP R FRO MRO RRO WaRO WIRO WSRO TS QA EFFLUENT OtherBM Other COMPLIANCE El CHAIN ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT Shipped by: OF CUSTODY ❑EMERGENCY ❑ Bus CourieoStaOther ESTUARY COLLECTOR(S): Lab Number: Q Date Received: -I &-57 Timer•.. Rec'd by: j'1_— From: Bus-Courie Hand'6T DATA ENTRY BY- CK: S DATEREPORTED: Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-2 25 /40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION: 6_ P /J L,�-JIIIL �d tL&d1 Seed: Yes �9 No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes?, es No ❑ REMARKS: Station # Date Begin (yy/mm/d) Time Beg Date End Time End I Depth DM DB DBM Value Type Composite Sample Type 117 2 A H L I j T S B C n GNXX 1 ' BOD5 310 3 mg/I L COD High 340 mgA 3 COD Low 335 mg/I 4 Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 5 Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml 6 Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml 7 Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /loom, 8 Residue: Total 500 mg/l 9 Volatile 505 mg/i 10 Fixed 510 mg/l 11 Residue: Suspended 530 mg/l 12 Volatile 535 mg/l 13 Fixed 540 mg/l 14 PH 403 .5 units 15 -Acidity to PH 4.5 436 mg/l Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/l 1 Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/l 18 Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/l 19 TOC 680 mgA 20 Turbidity 76 NTU Chloride 940 mg/I Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/I Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/I Pheophytin a 32213 ug/I Color: True 80 Pt -Co Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI Cyanide 720 mg/I Fluoride 951 mg/I Formaldehyde 71880 mg/I Grease and Oils 556 mgA Hardness Total 900 mg/I Specific Cond. 95 2 uMhos/cm MBAS 38260 mg/l Phenols 32730 ug/1 Sulfate 945 mg/I Sulfide 745 mg/I NH3 as N 610 ? mgA �J TKN as N 625 mg/I NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/I P. Total as P 665 mg/I PO4 as P 70507 mg/1 P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/1 CdCadmium 1027 ugA CrChromium:Total1034 ugA Cu-Copper 1042 ug/l Ni-Nickel 1067 ugA Pb-Lead 1051 ugA Zn-Zinc 1092 ugA Ag-SIlver 1077 ugn AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/I Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I Ca -Calcium 916 Co -Cobalt 1037 ugA! Fe -Iron 1045 ugn ; Li -Lithium 1132 ugA Mg -Magnesium 927 mgA Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/l Na-Sodium 929 mg/l Arsenic:Total 1002 ug/l Se -Selenium 1147 ugA Hg-Mercury 71900 ugA Organochlorine Pesticides Organophosphorus Pesticides Acid Herbicides Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics Acid Extractable Organics Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle reg'd) BNMI Phytoplankton � i o u 4 !I Sampling Point % Conductance at 25 C Water Temperature (C) D.O. m 9/1 pH Alkalinity Acidity ty Air r Te Temperature (C) PH 8.3 pH 4.5 pH 4.5 pH 8.3 2 94 10 300 1. 400 1• 82244 431 82243 182242 20 Salinity % Precipition On/day) Cloud Cover % Wind Direction (Deg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity M/H can Stream Depth it Stream Width ft. 480 45 32 36 1351 1350 35 64 4 10/86 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES Division of Water Quality 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, North Carolina 28802 June 29, 1998 GARVIN TINKS MCDOWELL CO SCH.-GLENWOOD ELEM P O BOX 130 MARION NC 28752 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations NPDES No. NC0067130 MCDOWELL CO SCH.-GLENWOOD ELEM MCDOWELL County Dear GARVIN TINKS: Review of subject self -monitoring report for the month of April, 1998 revealed violation(s) of the following parameter(s): Reported Limits Pipe Parameter Value/Unit Value/Type/Unit 001 00310 BOD 47.40 MG/L 30.00 FIN MG/L 001 31616 FEC COLI 249.8 #/100M 200.0 FIN #/100M Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the problem(s). The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State Law. If you have questions or if you need assistance, please call Forrest R. Wes -tall, Regional Water Quality Supervisor, at 828/251-6208. Sincerely, r Roy Davis Regional Supervisor cc: Central Files GKBDEX96/BL NCDENR MR.Michael Parker Interchange Building 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, N.C. 28801-2414 Subject: Notice Of Deficency Glenwood Elem. School NPDES NO.NC0067130 Dear Mr.Parker Response To Your Letter Dated April 30,1998 #3 The Broken Distribution Line will be replaced the week of June ls` after we pump down the dosing tank. School will be out for the summer May 28. #4 The Leaks At The Distribution Box will be repaired the week of June I" Sincerely, . 11��—" Garvin Trinks Maintance Director C r ' w Q �o��r� P.O. Box 1102 Banner Elk, N.C. 28604 Phone (704) 733-3142 Fax (704) 733-3143 NCDENR MR. MICHAEL PARKER INTERCHANGE BUILDING 59 WOODFIN PLACE ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2414 MAY 6, 1998 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCYV, Dr,= GLENWOOD ELEM. SCHOOL NPDES NO. NCO067130 MAY 81�9� � 1 DEAR MR. PARKER, PLEASE FIND OUR RESPONSE TO YOUR LETTER DATED APRIL 30, 1998: 1. GRASS, WEEDS AND SLUDGE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE SAND FILTER. WAS RAKED AND TILLERED ON 3-27-98. 2. LARRY HAS HAD THE SLUDGE PUMPED AND CHLORINE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO HELP FIGHT THE ALGAE. 3. TO BE RESPONDED BY McDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS. 4. THERE IS A LEAK AROUND ONE OF THE PIPES AT THE DISTRIBUTION BOX THAT NEEDS TO BE CEMENTED AND SEALED. McDOWELL COUNI Y SCHOOL WILL ALSO RESPOND TO THIS, TO YOU. IF McDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS NEEDS ANY ASSISTANCE FROM WATER QUALITY SERVICES, WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO SET A DATE AND TIME TO HELP. IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE DO NOJ HESITATE TO CONTACT ME. SINCERELY, CC: GARVIN TRINKS ) % LARRY TOWNSEND MORRIS TRAMMEL, JR. Quality Services':Operations,Maintenance,Monitoring & Reporting of Wastewater & Water Treatment Systems. 0 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ' ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES ' DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY AsHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE WATER QUALITY SECTION April 30, 1998 Mr. J. Wayne Silver Assistant Superintendent McDowell County Schools Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: Notice of Deficiency Glenwood Elementary School NPDES Permit No. NCO067130 Wastewater Treatment Facility McD ell County Dear Mr. Silver: A Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment facilities serving Glenwood Elementary School was conducted on March 26, 1998. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your information. The following items were noted that need attention: 1. Grass, weeds and sludge should be removed from the sand filter. 2. Sludge and algae should be removed from the chlorine contact basin. 3. Broken distribution lines should be replaced. 4. Leaks at the distribution box should be repaired. It is requested that you respond in writing by May 15, 1998 outlining what actions you have taken to correct these problems. If you have questions, please call me at 828/251-6208. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Chemist Enclosure xc: Water Quality Services, Inc. INTERCHANGE BUILDING, 59 WOODFIN PLACE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2414 PHONE 828-251-6208 FAX 828-251-6452 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER AWL - United St Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0003 EPA NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Approval Expires 7-31-85 Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN I 215 I 3 1 NCO067130 j 11 12 98/04/26 17 18 LJ 19 IS 1 20 u Remarks I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I " Reserved FacilityEvaluation Rating BI g QA Reserved 56 _ 67 I I I j—J 169 70 13 I 71 I �J I 72 I N I 73 � 74 �u 75 80 Section B: Facility Date Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective bate GLENWOOD ELEM. SCHOOL 12:21 95/06/01 POST OFFICE BOX 130 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date MARION, N. C. 28752 12:45 00/04/30 Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/fitle(s) Phone No(s) WATER QUALITY SERVICES 704/733-3142 Name, Address of Responsible Official Title R. WAYNE SILVER ASSISTANT SUPER. P. O. BOX 130 Phone No. Contacted MARION, N. C. 28752 704/652-5504 NO Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory N - Not evaluated/Not applicable S Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review S Flow Measurement Laboratory Effluent/Receiving Waters Pretreatment Compliance Schedules Self -Monitoring Program M Operations & Maintenance Sludge Disposal Other: ROW 4 N N S M N S Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary) 1. GRASS, WEEDS AND SLUDGE COVERING THE SAND FILTER SHOULD BE REMOVED. 2. SLUDGE AND ALGAE SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE CHLORINE CONTACT TANK. 3. BROKEN OR CRACKED DISTRIBUTION LINES SHOULD BE REPLACED. 4. LEAKS AT THE DISTRIBUTION BOX SHOULD BE REPAIRED. Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Telephone Date MICHAEL R. PARKER. DWQ/ARO 704-251-6208 D I. 3 S' u e of eview r Agency/Office to DWQ/ARO 704-251-6208 Regulatory Office Use Only Action Taken Date Compliance Status Noncompliance Compliance tiIt16 ffopoo @009MV Awv§0@0o P.O. Box 1102 Banner Elk, N.C. 28604 Phone (704) 733-3142 Fax (704) 733-3143 MR. -MIKE PARKER INTERCHANGE-BLDG. 59 WOODFIN PLACE ASHEVILLE,NC 28801 L ��� LY SEC i r�N t411TEf2 (�L�ALIT l50 ---....._�...� OCTOBER 25=; 1996 SUBJECT:- CONTLL4,NCE SAMPLING -INSPECTION GLENWOOD SCHOOL DEAR -MR. PARKER, PLEASE -FIND OURRRESPONSETO=YO TW-LETTER--DATED-OCTOBER 11, 1996 BELOW. L MR. LARRY TOWNSEND7HAS MORMED-USTHAT THE-GkASS, WEEDS ANDr SLUDGE HAS-BEEN REMOV-ED-FROMTHE SAND -FILTER. 2. THE CHLORINE RESIDUAL- OV 0; 3- MGIL H-ASBEEN ADJUSTED- BY ADD-ING MORE DECHLOR. 3. LARRY HAD THE SEPTIC TANK ANaCHLORINE-CHAMBEXPUMPED ABOUTTHE MIDDLE OF OCTOBER, -AND WILL CONTINUE TO CLEAN -ON THE - ALGAE AND REM VE_ IT -AS NEEDED - MR: TO`VVNSEND HAS=BEEN ADVISED TO- OPERATE AND MAINTAIN `I'IIIS WASTEWATER:TREATMENT FACII:ITY ACCORDING TO THENPDES LIMITS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS-, PLEASE,CALL. SINCERELY, MORRIS TRAMNML, JR. CC: CARROLL HENSLEY LARRY_ TOWNSEND Quality Services': Operations,Maintenance,Monitoring & Reporting of Wastewater & Water Treatment Systems. Stgte of North Car Department of Envlronment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Asheville Regional Office WATER QUALITY SECTION October 11, 1996 Mr. Carroll Hensley McDowell County Schools Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: Compliance Sampling Inspection Status: Marginal Compliance Glenwood Elementary School NPDES Permit No. NCO067130 Wastewater Treatment Facility McDowell County Dear Mr. Silver: A Compliance Sampling Inspection of the wastewater treatment facilities serving Glenwood Elementary School was conducted on September 11, 1996. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your information. Samples were collected of the effluent and the results indicate compliance with NPDES Permit limits with the exception of residual chlorine. The sample results are listed on the inspection report. Also, the following items were noted that need attention: 1. Grass, weeds and sludge should be removed from the sand filter. 2. The residual chlorine was measured at 0.3 mg/1 after chlorination. Using all tubes in the dechlorinator may be necessary to comply with the chlorine residual limit. 3. Sludge and algae should be removed from the chlorine contact basin. Interchange Building, 59 woodfin Place 7WNOW Asheville, North Carolina 28801 FAX 704-251-6452 Voice 704-251-6208 �� %� Equal FAX Action Employer 509/6 recycles/10% post -consumer paper Carroll Hensley October 11, 1996 Page Two It is requested that you respond in writing by October 31, 1996 outlining what actions you have taken to correct these Problems. If you have questions, please call me at 704/251-6208. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Chemist Enclosure xc: Water Quality Services, Inc. United Statei onmental Protection Agency Form Approved V- __.:'.gton, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0003 EPA NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Approval Expires 7-31-85 Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES r/mo/da �� Y Y Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type N 1 L' J 2 u 3 NC0067130 11 12 96/09/11 17 18 u 19 IS 2012 Remarks --� 21 Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating 67 I I I 169 70 13 I Name and Location of Facility Inspec GLENWOOD ELEM. SCHOOL POST OFFICE BOX 130 MARION, N. C. 28752 Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/ritle(s) WATER QUALITY SERVICES BI QA Reserved 66 71 - �I 72 u73 L74 - 75 80 Section B: Facility Date Entry Time Permit Effective Date 12:518 95/06/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 12:25 00/04/30 Phone No(s) 704/733-3142 Name, Address of Responsible Official Title R. WAYNE SILVER ASSISTANT SUPER. P. O. BOX 130 MARION, N. C. 28752 Phone No. Contacted 704/652-5504 NO Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES - S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory N - Not evaluated/Not applicable S Permit S Flow Measurement Pretreatment M Operations &Maintenance N Records/Reports N Laborator y Compliance Schedules $ Sludge Disposal M Facility Site Review S Effluent/Receiving Waters S Self -Monitoring Program Other: ROW 4 Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary) 1. GRASS, WEEDS AND SLUDGE COVERING THE SAND FILTER SHOULD BE REMOVED. 2. RESIDUAL CHLORINE WAS MEASURED AT 0.3 MG/L. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT MORE THAN ONE TUBE OF SODIUM BISULIFITE BY USED TO NEUTRALIZE.THE CHLORINE. 3. SLUDGE AND ALGE SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE CHLORINE CONTACT TANK. 4. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE OPERATOR'S LOG REMAIN ON SITE. PARAMETERS RESULTS BOD 8.8 MG/L TSS 8 MG/L NH3 22 MG/L FECAL COLIFORM <10/100 ML PH 6.6SU RESIDUAL CHLORINE 0.2 MG/L Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) MICHAEL R. ARKER L\ Action Taken Date DWQ/ARO 704-251-6208 FDrc11%-Y/%-AIJLU Date WQ/ARO 704-251-6208 D �� Regulatory Office Use Only Date Compliance Status Noncompliance Compliance i. L. 1clivix yr t14VIKUNMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIEL J-LAB FORM (DM1) For Lab Use ONLY COUNTY � LD Q )IJC/� 1 PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPERIVER BASIN �� tt>s l..)" REPORT TO(AR FRO MRO RRO WaRO WIRO WSRO TS ❑AMBIENT ❑ Qp ❑ STREAM �[�77 tCl EFFLUENT AT BM Other. RCOMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN ❑ LAKE ❑ INDENT Shipped by: Bus Courier otaf, Other OF CUSTODY ❑ EMERGENCY ❑ ESTUARY COLLECTORS) Lab Number: / D O -� Date Received: -//- 5 (D Time: / • .3 �} Rec'd by: From: Bus-Couri - and De DATA ENTRY BY: cS�+`^ CK• li;a DATE REPORTED: ! ' / 7 - it L Estimated BOD anger 0-5 - 25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION: �j-�2.✓ (,t 7 a� s� � ] Seed: Yes No ❑ Chlorinated: YesO No ❑ REMARKS: Station? =Beginm/dd) TimeBegin Date End Time End De th DM DB DBM Value T P yPe Compompe � IZ I*� A H L T S B C GNXX 1 BOD5 310 mg/1 2 COD High 340 mgA 3 COD Low 335 mg/l 4 J / Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 1 U /100ml 5 Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100m1 6 Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100m1 7 Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml 8 Residue: Total 500 mg/1 9 Volatile 505 mg/l 10 Fixed 510 mg/l 11 Residue: Suspended 530 mg/l 12 Volatile 535 mg/l 13 Fixed 540 mg/l 14 PH 403 6. units 15 Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/l 16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/1 17HAlkallnity Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/l 18 to pH4.5 410 mg/1 19TOC 680 mgA r20Turbidity 76 NTU Chloride 940 mg/l Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/l Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/l Pheophytin a 32213 ug/l Color: True 80 Pt -Co Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI Cyanide 720 mg/l Fluoride 951 mg/l Formaldehyde 71880 mg/l Grease and Oils 556 mgA Hardness Total 900 mg/l Specific Cond. 95 2 ..Mhos/cm MSAS 38260 mg/I Phenols 32730 ug/I Sulfate 945 In Sulfide 745 mg/l NH3 as N 610 Z mg/1 TKN as N 625 mg/I NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 m9A P: Total as P 665 mg/l PO4 as P 70507 mg/l P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/( CdCadmium 1027 ug/1 CrChromium:Tota11034 ug/1 Cu-Copper 1042 ug/l Ni-Nlckel 1067 ugA Pb-Lead 1051 ugA Zn-Zinc 1092 ugA Ag-Silver 1077 ugn AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/1 Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/l Ca -Calcium 916 1719/1 Co -Cobalt 1037 ugA Fe -Iron 1045 ugn Li -Lithium 1132 ug/ Mg -Magnesium 927 mg/l Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/l Na-Sodium 929 mgA Arsenic -Total 1002 ug/l Se -Selenium 1147 ug/1 Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/l Organo--hlorine Pesticides Organophosphorus Pesticides Acid Herbicides Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics Acid Extractable Organics Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle reg'd) Phytoplankton Sampling Point % Conductance at 25 C Water Temperature D.O. mgA pH Alkalinity PH 8.3 pH 4.5 Acidity pH 4.5 PH 8.3 Air Temperature (C) 2 94 Salinity % 10 Precipition an/day) 300 • Cloud Cover % 400 1. Wind Direction (Deg) 82244 14.31 Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity 82243 82242 Wind Velocity M/H 20 can Stream Depth ft. Stream Width fL 480 45 132 136 1351 1350 35 64 4 DM1/Revised 10/86 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES Division of Environmental Management 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, North Carolina 28802 December 11, 1995 CARROLL HENSLEY MCDOWELL CO SCH.-GLENWOOD ELEM P 0 BOX 130 MARION NC 28752 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations NPDES No. NC0067130 MCDOWELL CO SCH.-GLENWOOD ELEM MCDOWELL County Dear CARROLL HENSLEY: Review of subject self -monitoring report for the month of August, 1995 revealed violation(s) of the following parameter(s): Reported Limits Pipe Parameter Value/Unit Value/Type/Unit 001 00310 BOD 37.00 MG/L 30.00 FIN MG/L Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the problem(s). The Division of Environmental Management may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State Law. If you have questions or if you need assistance, please call Forrest R. Westall, Regional Water Quality Supervisor, at 704/251-6208. Sincerely, Roy Davis Regional Supervisor CC: Central Files GKBDEX96/BL H Y D R 0 L 0 Mr. Michael Parker NC Department of EHNR Division of Environmental Management 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, NC 28801 Dear Mr. Parker, October 26, 1995 Re: Compliance Sampling Inspection Glenwood Elementary School NPDES Permit Number NCO067130 McDowell County I apologize for the delay in responding to this letter of inspection due to the many storm related problems this month caused by Hurricane Opal. Issue #1 & #2 - Grass and weeds on the sand filter. 41 Our operator Don Jones has been spending some time each day working on this problem and I have scheduled one of our maintenance people to assist with the clean up on 10/30/95. The previous operator working with the system has some physical limitations and could not do a lot of mowing or weed pulling. 42 The sand filter will be raked to level. Issue #3 - Distribution box leakage. This problem will have to be addressed by Carol Hensley of the McDowell County Schools as they usually handle these on there own repair and maintenance issues. Issue #4 - Residual chlorine. Our operator will make needed adjustments to comply with the chlorine limits. Issue 95 - Lime addition to septic tank. HLI operator will purchase and deliver lime to site. An assistant to remove heavy septic tank covers will have to be scheduled by HLI or school system to assist in lime addition. If you have any questions regarding these matters, please call me at 254-5169. Sincerely, Lonnie E. Hargrove Regional Operations Manager...Y cc: McDowell County Schools Don Jones - o' P.O. BOX 18029,/ ASHEVILLE, NC 28814 / 122 LYMAN STREET / ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 / (704) 254-5169 / FAX: (704 1a-/ TOLL FREE: 1- 00 231 8889 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES Division of Environmental Management 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, North Carolina 28802 December 11, 1995 CARROLL HENSLEY MCDOWELL CO SCH.-GLENWOOD ELEM P 0 BOX 130 MARION NC 28752 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations NPDES No. NC0067130 MCDOWELL CO SCH.-GLENWOOD ELEM MCDOWELL County Dear CARROLL HENSLEY: Review of subject self -monitoring report for the month of September, 1995 revealed violation(s) of the following parameter(s): Reported Limits Pipe Parameter Value/Unit Value/Type/Unit 001 50060 CHLORINE 200.000 UG/L 28.000 FIN UG/L Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the pr.oblem(s). The Division of Environmental Management may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State Law. If you have questions or if you need assistance, please call Forrest R. Westall, Regional Water Quality Supervisor, at '704/251-6208. Sincerely, Roy Davis Regional Supervisor cc: Central Files GKBDEX96/BL State of North Cui olina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Nann B. Guthrie, Regional Manager Ash evil le'RegiokI Office WATER QUALITY SECTION September 28, 1995� Mr. R. Wayne Silver Assistant Superintendent I D McDowell County Schools �L Post office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: Compliance Sampling Inspection Status: In Compliance Glenwood Elementary School NPDES Permit No. NCO067130 Wastewater Treatment Facility McDowell County Dear Mr. Silver: A Compliance Sampling Inspection of the wastewater treatment facilities serving Glenwood Elementary School was conducted on September 6, 1995. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your information. Samples were collected of the effluent and the results indicate compliance with NPDES Permit limits with the exception of pH and residual chlorine. The sample results are listed on the inspection report. Also, the following items were noted that need attention: 1. Grass and weeds covered the sand filter and Ahould be removed. 2. The sand should be.leveled to prevent ponding and provide adequate treatment. 3. There is some leakage of wastewater around the pipe on the right side of the distribution box. 4. The residual chlorine was measured at 2.2 mg/1 after chlorination. Using all tubes in the dechlorinator may be necessary to comply with the chlorine residual limit. 5. It is recommended that lime be added to the septic tank to adjust the pH. Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 Telephone 704-251-6208 FAX 704-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper R. Wayne Silver September 28, 1995 Page Two It is requested that you respond in writing by October 20, 20, 1995 outlining what actions you have taken to correct these problems.. If you have questions, please call me at 704/251-6208. Sincerely, Michael"R. Parker Environmental Chemist Enclosure xc: HydroLogic, Inc. United States onmental Protection Agency Form Approved Wasmngton, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0003 EPA Approval Expires 7-31-85 NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 215 3 NCO067130 11 12 95/09/06 17 18 u I�I u 19 L-J 20 u Remarks IIIIIIIIII`�IIIJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII " Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved B4 67 L_L_LJ I I I 169 70 I u I 71 I I 72 � N � 73 � 74 75 80 Section B: Facility Date Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective Date GLENWOOD ELEM. SCHOOL 10:57 95/06/01 POST OFFICE BOX 130 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date MARION, N. C. 28752 11:22 00/04/30 Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s) Phone No(s) D. JONES, OPERATOR 704/254-5169 HYDROLOGIC, INC. Name, Address of Responsible Official Title R. WAYNE SILVER ASSISTANT SUPER. P. O. BOX 130 Phone No. Contacted MARION, N. C. 28752 704/652-5504 NO Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection S Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review S Flow Measurement Laboratory Effluent/Receiving Waters Pretreatment Compliance Schedules Self -Monitoring Program M Operations & Maintenance Sludge Disposal Other: ROW 4 N N S M M S Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary) 1. GRASS AND WEEDS COVERING THE SAND FILTER SHOULD BE REMOVED. 2. SAND LEVELED TO PREVENT PONDING. 3. WASTEWATER IS LEAKING AROND THE PIPE COMING FROM THE DISTRIBUTION BOX ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED. 4. THE RESIDUAL CHLORINE WAS MEASURED AT 2.2 MG/L.. IT 15 RECOMMENDED THAT ALL DECHLORINATOR TUBES BE USED TO REMOVE THE CHLORINE NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH PERMIT LIMITS. 5. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT LIME BE ADDED TO THE SEPTIC TANK TO ADJUST THE PH. 1 PARAMETERS RESULTS BOD 22 MG/L TSS 9 MG/L NH3 12 MG/L FECAL COLIFORM <10/100 ML PH 5.97 SU RESIDUAL CHLORINE 2.2 MG/L TEMPERATURE 23 C Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Te le phone Date MICHAEL R. PARKER DEM/ARO 704-251-6208 /CS Signature R iewer Agency/Office D e DEM/ARO 704-251-6208 —gyp S �iJ Regulatory Office Use Only Action Taken Date Compliance Status Noncompliance Compliance State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Nann B. Guthrie, Regional Manager Asheville Office A4J� )A DEHNR WATER QUALITY SECTION September 28, 1995 Mr. R. Wayne Silver Assistant Superintendent McDowell County Schools Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: Compliance Sampling Inspection Status: In Compliance Glenwood Elementary School NPDES Permit No. NCO067130 Wastewater Treatment Facility McDowell County Dear Mr. Silver: A Compliance Sampling Inspection of the wastewater treatment facilities serving Glenwood Elementary School was conducted on September 6, 1995. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your information. Samples were collected of the effluent and the results indicate compliance with NPDES Permit limits with the exception of pH and residual chlorine. The sample results are listed on the inspection report. Also, the following items were noted that need attention: 1. Grass and weeds covered the sand filter and should be removed. 2. The sand should be leveled to prevent ponding and provide adequate treatment. 3. There is some leakage of wastewater around the pipe on the right side of the distribution box. 4. The residual chlorine was measured at 2.2 mg/1 after chlorination. Using all tubes in the dechlorinator may be necessary to comply.with the chlorine residual limit. 5. It is recommended that lime be added to the septic tank to adjust the pH. Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 Telephone 704-251-6208 FAX 704-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper R. Wayne Silver September 28, 1995 Page Two It is requested that you respond in writing by October 20, 20, 1995 outlining what actions you have taken to correct these problems. If you have questions, please call me at 704/251-6208. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Chemist Enclosure xc: HydroLogic, Inc. United Stat, dronmental Protection Agency Form Approved Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0003 EPA Approval Expires 7-31-85 NP®ES Compliance Inspection Report Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I 1 N 2 u 3 NCO067130 11 12 95/09/06 17 18 IJ �I u 19 IL 2012 Remarks IIIIIIIIIITIIAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Z' Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved U6 r � 73 � 74 67 �__� I I I L_ 169 70 13 I 71 I N I 72 [Da u 75 80 Section B: Facility Date Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective Date GLENWOOD ELEM. SCHOOL 10:57 95/06/01 POST OFFICE BOX 130 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date MARION, N. C. 28752 11:22 00/04/30 Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)[ritle(s) Phone No(s) D. )ONES, OPERATOR 704/254-5169 HYDROLOGIC, INC. Name, Address of Responsible Official Title R. WAYNE SILVER ASSISTANT SUPER. P. O. BOX 130 Phone No. 704/652-5 504 Contacted NO MARION, N. C. 28752 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection S Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review S Flow Measurement Laboratory Effluent/Receiving Waters Pretreatment Compliance Schedules Self -Monitoring Program M Operations & Maintenance Sludge Disposal Other: ROW 4 N N S M M S Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary) 1. GRASS AND WEEDS COVERING THE SAND FILTER SHOULD BE REMOVED. 2. SAND LEVELED TO PREVENT PONDING. 3. WASTEWATER IS LEAKING AROND THE PIPE COMING FROM THE DISTRIBUTION BOX ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED. 4. THE RESIDUAL CHLORINE WAS MEASURED AT 2.2 MG/L.. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL DECHLORINATOR TUBES BE USED TO REMOVE THE CHLORINE NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH PERMIT LIMITS. 5. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT LIME BE ADDED TO THE SEPTIC TANK TO ADJUST THE PH. 1 PARAMETERS RESULTS BOD 22 MG/L TSS 9 MG/L NH3 12 MG/L FECAL COLIFORM < 10/100 ML PH 5.97 SU RESIDUAL CHLORINE 2.2 MG/L TEMPERATURE 23 C Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Telephone Date MICHAEL R. PARKER DEM/ARO 704-251-6208 /Cs J Sgnaturet R iewer Agency/Office D e DEM/ARO 704-251-6208 Regulatory Office Use Only Action Taken Date Compliance Status Noncompliance Compliance rr y� DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1) 0 COUNTY' PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE RIVER BASIN _! ]� . P bS�yln ❑AMBIENT ❑ ❑ STREAM ❑ EFFLUENT REPORT TO: AR R FRO MRO RO WaRO W]RO WSRO TS QA AT BM COMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN ❑ LAKE I ❑ INFLUENT Other ❑ OF CUSTODY ❑ Fnr Lab flee nNLY Lab Number: i G I y Date Received: 9—%'SS Time: c3 - 00 Rec'd by: '✓ From: Bus-Couri -Hand el DATA ENTRY BY: S' CCK: Shipped by: Bus Courier(, St , Other EMERGENCY ESTUARY DATE REPORTED: I S— 1 S COLLECTOR(.S): Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION: 1P ar��.. Sr✓ I Seed: Ye No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes No ❑ REMARKS: Station # Date Begin (yy/mm/dd) I Time Begin Date End Time DM DB DBM Vaiiu Type Composite Sample e Tpth A H L T S B C G GNXX 1 BOD5 310 '1 mg/1 oC 2 COD High 340 mg/I 3 COD Low 335 mg/1 4 Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 r O /100ml 5 Coliform: MF Total 31504 /loom] 6 Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /loom] 7 Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /loom] 8 Residue: Total 500 mg/I 9 Volatile 505 mg/I 10 Fixed 510 mg/1 11 j� Residue: Suspended 530 9 mg/I 12 Volatile 535 mg/I 13 Fixed 540 mg/I 14 f� pH 403 O units 15 Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/1 16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/I 17 Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/1 18 Alkalinity to pH 4.5 4_10 mg/I 19 TOC 680 mg/l 201 Turbidity 76 NTU Chloride 940 mg/1 Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/I Chl a: Corr 32209 ug/I Pheophytin a 32213 ug/I Color: True 80 Pt -Co Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI Color. pH 7.6 82 ADMI Cyanide 720 mg/I Fluoride 951 mg/I Formaldehyde 71880 mg/1 Grease and Oils 556 mg/I Hardness Total900 mg/I Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm2 MBAS 38260 mg/I Phenols 32730 ug/I Sulfate 945 mg/l Sulfide 745 mg/I NH3 as N 610 mgA TKN as N 625 mg/l NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mgA P: Total as P 665 mg/I PO4 as P 70507 mg/l P: Dissolved as P 666 mgA CdCadmium 1027 ugA CrChromium Total 1034 119/1 Cu-Copper 1042 ug/I Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/I Pb-Lead 1051 ugA Zn-Zinc 1092 ugA Ag-Silver 1077 ug/I Al -Aluminum 1105 ug/I Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I Ca -Calcium 916 mg/1 Co -Cobalt 1037 ugA Fe -Iron 1045 ugA Li -Lithium 1132 Mg-Magnes]um 927 u� m. Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/l Na-Sodium 929 mg/l Arsenic -Total 1002 ug/1 Se -Selenium 1147 ug/l Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/1 Organochlorine Pesticides Organophosphorus Pesticides I I Acid Herbicides I II Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics Acid Extractable Organics Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle rel Phytoplankton Sampling Point % Conductance at 25 C Water Temperature ( D.O. mg/l pH Alkalinity Acidity Air Temperature (C) PH 8.3 pH 4.5 pH 4.5 pH 8.3 2 94 10 300 10 400 . 82244 1 431 82243 182242 20 Salinity % Precipition Wr/day) Cloud Cover % Wind Direction (Deg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity M/H can Stream Depth ft. Stream Width ft. 480 145 32 136 11351 1350 135 64 14 DMI./Revised 10/86 H Y. D R 0 L 0 April 25, 1995 Mr. Roy Davis State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health & Natural Resources 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, NC 28801 Re: Notice of Violation for: G I C Nebo Ele t /NCOO67148 McDowell County High/NCOO67121 Sugar Hill Truck Stop/NCOO29831 Mobile Village Trailer Park/NCOO69965 Dear Mr. Davis, This letter is in response to the inspections of referenced facilities performed by Mr. Mike Parker of your office and your letter to Mr. Tom Barr dated April 4, 1995 regarding back up operators. The following corrective actions were taken: Mrs. Kim Brantley of the N.C. Certification Board was immediately contacted to inquire about the fees due for Mr. George W. Fryar. We were informed at that point of the total amount due and immediately sent a check for $210.00 to cover the fees due. The certification board should have received this check as of this date for processing. We have asked for a renewal card for Mr. Fryar from the Certification Board as a receipt of payment. Mr. Fryar will not perform back up operator duties until we receive notification from the Certification Board that he is properly certified. We appreciate your office bringing this matter to our attention and regret this unfortunate violation. Hydrologic, Inc. continuously strives to keep all employee certifications up to date and to comply with all regulations. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me. Sincerely, lq- me- e Debbie F. McCarson Administrative Assistant cc: Tom Barr Cindy Finan, Certification and Training Unit Referenced Facilities 8199`� P.O. BOX 18029 / ASHEVILLE, N( 28814 / 122 LYMAN STREET / ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 / (704) 254-5169 / FAX: (704) 252-9711 / TOLL FREE:1-800-231-8889 State of North Cci, uiina 1 Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 4 • • Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor � E H N 1� Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Nann B. Guthrie, Regional Manager Asheville Regional Office Water Quality Section April 7, 1995 Mr. R. Wayne Silver McDowell County Schools Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Compliance Evaluation Inspection Glenwood Elementary School NPDES Permit No. NCO067130 McDowell County Dear Mr. Silver: On April 6, 1995, Mike Parker conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment facility serving Glenwood Elementary School. A review of the operator log book indicated that "Billy" George W. Fryar was signing the operator log. According to records maintained by this Division, Mr. Fryar has not paid his annual operator fees since December 1992. Therefore, the Division of Environmental Management does not consider Mr. Fryar to -be properly certified. This isa violation of Part II Section C. 1. of NPDES permit number NC0067130. Please respond in writing within two weeks of receipt of this notice,.indicating what actions you will take to correct these deficiencies. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Mike Parker at 704-251-6208. Sincerely, Roy nM.avis, Regional Supervisor Division of Environmental Management cc: Enclosure HydroLogic, Inc. Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 Telephone 704-251-6208 FAX 704-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0003 EPA Approval Expires 7-31-85 NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN I 215 I 3 1 NCO067130 Ill 12 95/04/06 17 18 LJ 19 Ij 20 ILI � u Remarks I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 21 Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved 66 67 LL 69 70 I I 71 IonI 72 I uI 73 74 75 80 u Section B: Facility Date Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective Date GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10:20 91/10/01 POST OFFICE BOX 130 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date MARION, N. C. 28752 10:30 95/04/30 Name(s) of On -Site Representative (s)/Title(s) Phone No(s) "BILLY" GEORGE W. FRYAR 704/254-5169 Name, Address of Responsible Official Title R. WAYNE SILVER ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT POST OFFICE BOX 130 Phone No. Contacted MARION, N. C. 28752 704/724-453 5 NO Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection S Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review S Flow Measurement Laboratory Effluent/Receiving Waters Pretreatment Compliance Schedules Self -Monitoring Program M Operations & Maintenance Sludge Disposal Other: ROW 23 N N S M N S Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary) MR. "BILLY" GEORGE W. FRYAR WAS LISTED AS THE OPERATOR ON MARCH 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31 1995. ACCORDING TO THE OPERATOR LOG BOOK MAINTAINED AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY. ACCORDING TO DIVISION RECORDS, MR. FRYAR HAS NOT PAID HIS ANNUAL OPERATOR FEES SINCE DECEMBER OF 1992. THEREFORE, THE DIVISION DOES NOT CONSIDER MR. FRYAR TO BE PROPERLY CERTIFIED. THIS CONSTITUTES A VIOLATION OF PART II. SECTION C. 1. OF NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0067130. Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Telephone Date MICHAEL R. PARKER DEM/ARO 704-251-6208 119 Reviewe Agency/Office ate DEM/ARC) 704-251-6208 Regulatory Office Use Only Action Taken Date Compliance Status Noncompliance Compliance State of North Cai mina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Nann B. Guthrie, Regional Manager Asheville Regional Office r4i t A'I �EHNR Water Quality Section April 7, 1995 Mr. R. Wayne Silver McDowell County Schools Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Compliance Evaluation Inspection Glenwood Elementary School NPDES Permit No. NCO067130 owell County Dear Mr. Silver: On April 6, 1995, Mike Parker conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment facility serving Glenwood Elementary School. A review of the operator log book indicated that "Billy" George W. Fryar was signing the operator log. According to records maintained by this Division, Mr. Fryar has not paid his annual operator fees since December 1992. Therefore, the Division of Environmental Management does not consider Mr. Fryar to'be properly certified: This is a violation of Part II Section C. 1. of NPDES permit number NC0067130. Please respond in writing within two weeks of receipt of this notice, -indicating what actions you will take to correct these deficiencies. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Mike Parker at 704-251-6208. Sincerely, P__ Roy nMavis, Regional Supervisor Division of Environmental Management CC: Enclosure Hydro.Logic, Inc. Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 Telephone 704-251-6208 FAX 704-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer W% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0003 EPA NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Approval Expires 7-31-85 Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 ► N 1 2 u 3 NCO067130 11 12 95/04/06 17 18 Ll 19 u 20 IJ Remarks IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII " Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved 66 67 I__lU 69 70 L_J I I 71 I I on72 I (� uI 73 � 74 75 80 Section B: Facility Date Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective Date GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10:20 91/10/01 POST OFFICE BOX 130 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date MARION, N. C. 28752 10:30 95/04/30 Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s) Phone No(s) "BILLY" GEORGE W. FRYAR 704/254-5169 Name, Address of Responsible Official Title R. WAYNE SILVER ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT POST OFFICE BOX 130 Phone No. Contacted MARION, N. C. 28752 704/724-4535 NO Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection S Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review S Flow Measurement Laboratory Effluent/Receiving Waters Pretreatment Compliance Schedules Self -Monitoring Program M Operations & Maintenance Sludge Disposal Other: ROW 23 N N S M N S Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary) MR. 'BILLY' GEORGE W. FRYAR WAS LISTED AS THE OPERATOR ON MARCH 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31 1995. ACCORDING TO THE OPERATOR LOG BOOK MAINTAINED AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY. ACCORDING TO DIVISION RECORDS, MR. FRYAR HAS NOT PAID HIS ANNUAL OPERATOR FEES SINCE DECEMBER OF 1992. THEREFORE, THE DIVISION DOES NOT CONSIDER MR. FRYAR TO BE PROPERLY CERTIFIED. THIS CONSTITUTES A VIOLATION OF PART II. SECTION C. 1. OF NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0067130. Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Telephone Date MICHAEL R. PARKER wre DEM/ARO 704-251-6208 i Reviewe Agency/Office ate � DEM/ARO 704-251-6208 Regulatory Office Use Only Action Taken Date Compliance Status l Noncompliance Compliance F— r a6 ri.., nmv v DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1) COUNTY ��� d j,��11 PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE RIVER BASIN o yQ ❑AMBIENT ❑ (1A ❑ REPORT T FRO MRO : RRO WaRO WiRO WSRO TS STREAM EFFLUENT AT BM Other fJ� �FCOMPLIANCE ❑ ❑ LAKE 1 ❑ INFLUENT Shipped by: Bus Courier S f, Other /❑EMERGENCY OF CUSTODY ❑ESTUARY COLLECTOR(S): / -,) 4, Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION: Seed: Ye No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ 3� REMARKS: Station # Date Begin (yy/mm/dd) Time Begin Date End 1 BOD5 310 mg/1 2 COD High 340 m9/1 3 COD Low 335 m9/1 4 Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100m1 5 Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml 6 Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100m1 8 Residue: Total 500 -9/1 9 Volatile 505 mg/I 10 Fixed 510 mg/I 11 Residue: Suspended 530 j � mg/1 12 Volatile 535 mg/l 13 Fixed 540 mg/I 14 PH 403 units 15 Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/I 16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/l 17 Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/l 18 Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/l 19 TOC 680 mg/l 20 Turbidity 76 NTU Lab Number: �2 6, Yo Date Received: /oZ-9-61 y Time: S J" Rec'd by: From: Bus -Courier and D DATA ENTRY BY: CK: DATE REPORTED: - Q - C1 Time EndlDepth DM DB DBM Value Type IJ A H L Chloride 940 mg/I Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/l Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/l Pheophytin a 32213 ug/l Color: True 80 Pt -Co Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI Cyanide 720 mg/I Fluoride 951 mg/I Formaldehyde 71880 mg/l Grease and Oils 556 mg/I Hardness Total900 mg/I Specific Cond. 95 2 uMhos/cm MBAS 38260 mg/I Phenols 32730 ug/I Sulfate 945 mg/I Sulfide 745 mg/I NH3 as N 610 mg/I TKN as N 625 mg/I NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/1 P: Total as P 665 mg/I PO4 as P 70507 mgA P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I CdCadmium 1027 ugA CrChromium:Total1034 ugA Cu-Copper 1042 ug/I Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/I Pb-Lead 1051 ug/1 Zn-Zinc 1092 ugA Ag-Silver 1077 ug/l AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/I Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I Ca-Calclum 916 mgA Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/1 Fe -Iron 1045 ugA Composite Sample T e T S B C GNXX Li -Lithium 1132 ug/l Mg -Magnesium 927 mg/1 Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/l Na-Sodium 929 mg/l Arsenic:Total 1002 ug/I Se -Selenium 1147 ug/l Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/l Organochlorine Pesticides Organophosphorus Pesticides Acid Herbicides Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics Acid Extractable Organics ble Organics (VOA bottle reg'd)ankton t Sampling Point % Conductance at 25 C Water Temperature (C) D.O. mgA pH Alkalinity Acidity Air PH 8.3 pH 4.5 pH 4.5 PH 8.3 Temperature (C) 2 94 10 300 1. 400 . 82244 1 431 82243 182242 20 Salinity % Precipition on/day) Cloud Cover % Wind Direction (Deg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity M/H can Stream Depth ft. Stream Width ft. 480 45 32 36 1351 1350 35 64 4 DMl/Revised 10/86 4& State of North Carolina Department of Environment, — TVA Health and Natural Resources 4 a Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary M >i Nann B. Guthrie, Regional Manager Asheville Regional Office WATER QUALITY SECTION January 5, 1995 Mr. R. Wayne Silver McDowell County Schools Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: Additional Effluent Limits Glenwood Elementary School Wastewater Treatment Facility NPDES Permit No. NCO067130 McDowell County Dear Mr. Seagle: Based upon the evaluation of your NPDES Permit application for continued discharge of wastewater from Glenwood Elementary School, the Technical Support Branch of the Division of Environmental Management has determined that the addition of a fecal coliform limit in the permit is necessary in order to protect water quality in the receiving stream. The limit will be 200 colonies/ 100 ml monthly average and 400 colonies/100 ml daily maximum. Additionally, there will be the requirement for a residual chlorine limit of 28 ug/1 in the effluent. If you do not have effluent disinfection facilities available they should be installed and ready for operation when the new permit becomes effective. In order to comply with the residual chlorine limit of 28 ug/l, dechlorination facilities may also be necessary. If you have questions, please call me at 704/251-6208. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Chemist xc: Technical Services Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 Telephone 704-251-6208 FAX 704-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B, Howes,'Secretary Nann B. Guthrie, Regional Manager Asheville Regional Office A74 )A C)EHNIt' WATER QUALITY SECTION October 31, 1994 Mr. R. Wayne Silver Assistant Superintendent McDowell County Schools Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: Compliance Sampling Inspection Status: In Compliance Glenwood Elementary School NPDES Permit No. NCO067130 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: In Compliance Nebo Elementary School NPDES Permit No. NCO067148 Wastewater Treatment Facilities McDowell County Dear Mr. Silver: Inspections of the wastewater treatment facilities serving Glenwood and Nebo Elementary Schools were conducted on September 21, 1994. Copies of the inspection reports are attached to this letter. Comments and recommendations concerning both facilities are listed below: Glenwood Elementary School 1. Grass and weeds should be removed from the filter bed. 2. The sand should be leveled to prevent ponding and provide adequate treatment. 3. There is some leakage around siphon bell with water continuously leaking into the filter. 4. Cracks in the lines from the distribution box should be repaired. 5. Effluent sample results indicated non-compliance with NPDES Permit limits for BOD. The results are listed on the inspection report. Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 Telephone 704-251-6208 FAX 704-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper R. Wayne Silver October 31, 1994 Page Two Nebo Elementary School 1. One sand filter was relatively free of weeds, grass and sticks. The other sand filter was in -need of cleaning. 2. There was no discharge so no samples were collected. It is requested that you respond in writing by November 18, 1994 outlining what actions you have taken to correct these problems. If you have questions, please call me at 704/251-6208. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Chemist Enclosure xc: HydroLogic, Inc. United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0003 Approval Expires 7-31-85 ' EPA NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN I 2 3 NCO067130 11 12 94/09/21 17 18 u � I� 19 u 20 t` I Remarks 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 " Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved 66 67 LM69 70 13 I 71 onI N I 72 I N uI 73 [JE 74 'ul 75 U80 Section B: Facility Date Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective Date GLENWOOD ELEM. SCHOOL 9:40 91/10/01 POST OFFICE BOX 130 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date MARION, N. C. 28752 10:50 95/04/30 Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s) Phone No(s) Name, Address of Responsible Official Title R. WAYNE SILVER ASSISTANT SUPER. P. O. BOX 130 Phone No. Contacted MARION, N. C. 28752 704/652-5504 NO Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection S Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review S Flow Measurement Laboratory Effluent/Receiving Waters Pretreatment Compliance Schedules Self -Monitoring Program M Operations & Maintenance Sludge Disposal Other: ROW 4 N N S M M S Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary) 1. WEEDS AND GRASS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE FILTER BED. 2. THE SAND SHOULD BE LEVELED TO PREVENT PONDING AND TO UTILIZE THE TOTAL FILTER AREA. 3. THERE APPEARS TO BE A CONTINUOUS LEAK FROM ONE OF THE SIPHONS. 4. THE DISTRIBUTION BOX IS LEAKING ON BOTH SIDE AT THE PIPE CONNECTIONS. 5. EFFLUENT PH WAS 4.6 SU. LIME OR SODIUM BICARBONATE SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE SEPTIC TANK. SAMPLING DATA PARAMETERS RESULTS BOD > 68 MG/L TSS 15 MG/L NH3 7.9 MG/L PH 4.5 SU Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Telephone Date MICHAEL R. PARKER DEM/ARO 704-251-62087� Si iewer Agency/Office Date �'/D1�'3 DEM/ARO 704-251-6208 Regulatory Office Use Only Action Taken Date Compliance Status ❑ Noncompliance Compliance ' United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved Washington, D.C. 20460 l' OMB No. 2040-0003 Approval Expires 7-31-85 EPA NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN I 215 I 3 NCO067148 11 12 94/09/21 17 18 LJ � 1�I 19 L S 20 12 �I �1 Remarks I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 21 Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved 66 67 I__IU 69 70 u I I 71 IonI 72 I ( I 73 74 75 80 Section B: Facility Date Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit Effective Date NEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11:10 91/11/01 POST OFFICE BOX 130 Exit Time/Date 11:25 Permit Expiration Date 95/04/30 MARION, NORTH CAROLINA 28752 Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s) Phone No(s) Name, Address of Responsible Official Title R. WAYNE SILVER ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT POST OFFICE BOX 130 Phone No. Contacted MARION, N. C. 28752 704/652-5 504 NO Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection S Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review S Flow Measurement Laboratory Effluent/Receiving Waters Pretreatment Compliance Schedules Self -Monitoring Program M Operations & Maintenance Sludge Disposal Other: ROW 5 N N S M N S Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary) 1. ONE OF THE FILTERS WAS RELATIVELY CLEAN AND LEVEL. THE OTHER FILTER WAS COVERED WITH LEAVES, GRASS AND STICKS. 2. A FENCE HAD BEEN CONSTRUCTED. AROUND THE SAND FILTERS. 3. THERE WAS NO DISCHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION. Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Telephone Date MICHAEL R. P KER DEM/ARO 704-251-6208 IT Signature of Reviewer Agency/Office Date DEM/ARO 704-251-6208 Regulatory Office Use Only Action T en Date Compliance Status / Noncompliance Compliance r H Y D R 0 L 0 G I C 1 N C November 23, 1994 Mr. Michael Parker NC Department of EHNR Division Environmental Management 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, NC 28801 Re: Compliance Sampling Inspection Glenwood Elementary School NPDES Permit No. NCO067130 Nebo Elementary School NPDES Permit No. NCO067148 McDowell County Dear Mr. Parker, In response to your letter of inspection regarding reference facilities. The following corrective actions have been taken: Glenwood Elementary 1. Grass and weeds have -been removed from the filter bed as requested. 2:' Sand has been leveled as best as possible, still low in one area. The owner is planning to propose for budget, pulling and replacing the sand this next summer (95) after schools close. 3. Owner has patched the tank (siphon bell tank) that stopped continous leaking into the filter bed. 4. Cracks in the lines from the distribution box have been sealed by the owner. 5. Hydrated lime is being added to the septic tank. Nebo Elementary 1. Both sand filters were cleaned of weeds, grass and sticks. If you have any questions or concerns please call me. Sincerely, Donald L. Gumbiner Manager of Operations . cc: Mr: R. Wayne Silver,. McDowell Co. Schools Ritchie Barr Billy Bridges File P.O. BOX 18029 /ASHEVILLE, NC 28814 / 122 LYMAN STREET / ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 / (704) 254-5169 / FAX: (704) 252-9711 / TOLL FREE:1-800-231-8889 For Lab Use ONLY DIVISION %Jr F-11VIRONMENT1AL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1) /�1 COUNTY cozw �I PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE RIVER BASIN ❑AMBIENT ❑ QA COMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN OF CUSTODY ❑EMERGENCY ❑ STREAM ❑ LAKE ❑ESTUARY t—�1 EFFLUENT ❑ INFLUENT REPORT TQYAiRO MRO RRO WaRO W1RO WSRO TS AT BM c Other Shipped by: Bus Courier taf� Other Lab Number: 1 �n d Date Received: 7 -� '`r Y Time: 3 I S Rec'd by: From: Bus -Courier anid D_e� DATA ENTRY BY: S C'K: 6 L", DATE REPORTED: 9 ' j % — � 7 / COLLECTOR(S)�: Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plu�s� STATION LOCATION: Seed: Ye� No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes REMARKS: Station # Date Begin (yy/mm/dd) I Time Begin Date End Time End Depth DM DB DBM Value Type Composite Sample Type A H L T S B C l J GNXX 1 BOD5 310 > (0'j mg/I 2 COD High 340 mg/1 3 COD Low 335 mg/1 4 Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 ./100ml 5 Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml 6 Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml 8 Residue: Total 500 mg/I 9 Volatile 505 mg/1 10 Fixed 510 mg/I 11 Residue: Suspended 530 1 r sue- mg/I 12 Volatile 535 mg/I 13 Fixed 540 mg/I 14 pH 403 !i s units 15 Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/I 16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/1 17 Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/1 18 Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/1 19 TOC 680 mg/I 20 Turbidity 76 NTU Chloride 940 mg/1 Chi a: TrI 32217 ug/1 Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/1 Pheophytin a 32213 ug/I Color: True 80 Pt -Co Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI Cyanide 720 mg/I Fluoride 951 mg/I Formaldehyde 71880 mg/I Grease and Oils 556 mg/1 Hardness Total900 mg/1 Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm2 MBAS 38260 mg/1 Phenols 32730 ug/1 Sulfate 945 mg/1 Sulfide 745 mg/1 NH3 as N 610 Gi mg/l TKN as N 625 m9/1 NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/I P: Total as P 665 mg/! PO4 as P 70507 mg/1 P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/1 Cd-Cadmium 1027 ugA Cr-Chromium.Total1034 ugA Cu-Copper 1042 ug/1 Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/l Pb-Lead 1051 ug/I Zn-Zinc 1092 ug/I Ag-Silver 1077 ug/I Al -Aluminum 1105 ug/I Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I Ca -Calcium 916 mg/I Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I Fe -Iron 1045 ug/I Li -Lithium 1132 Mg -Magnesium 927 mg/1 Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/I Na-Sodium 929 mg/I Arsenic:Total 1002 ug/I Se -Selenium 1147 ug/I Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/I Organochlorine Pesticides Organophosphorus Pesticides I I Acid Herbicides I IIBase/ Neutral Extractable Organics�Neutral Extractable Organics Acid Extractable Organics rgeable Organics (VOA bottle r_, Phytoplankton Sampling Point % Conductance at 25 C Water Temperature (C) D.O. mg/I pH Alkalinity Acidity Air Temperature (C) pH 8.3 pH 4.5 pH 4.5 pH 8.3 2 94 10 300 1• 400 1• 82244 431 82243 182242 20 Salinity % Precipition an/day) Cloud Cover % Wind Direction (Deg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity M/H Mean Stream Depth ft. Stream Width ft. 480 45 132 136 11351 1350 35 64 4 'State of North Carol!_ Department of Envlronment, Health and Natural- Resources Division of Environmental Management ' James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director September 13, 1994 �7JL'* ® I=— " "FI Ln SEP 2 a PCIA u+r, ti? ni[ HI Rf SEGTi0ill Mr. Carroll Hensley Subject: NPDES Permit Application McDowell County Schools NPDES Permit NO.NC0067130 Post Office Box 130 Marion, NC 28752 Glenwood Elementary School Dear Mr. Hensley McDowell County This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents- on August 3, 1994: Application Form Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities), Request for permit renewal, Application Processing Fee of $200.00, Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis, Local Government Signoff, Source Reduction and Recycling, Interbasin Transfer, -_ -Other The items checked below are needed before review can begin: Application Form , Engineering proposal (see attachment), Application Processing Fee of Delegation of Authority (see attached) Biocide Sheet (see attached) Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis, Local Government Signoff,. Source Reduction and Recycling, Interbasin Transfer, Other P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 5M recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper \ V- If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete. This application has been assigned to Dana Bolden (919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You wiii be advised o any comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the review of the application. I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this discharge. If you have any questions regarding this applications, please contact the review person listed above. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, P.E. CC: Asheville Regional Office July 19, 1994 Dear Ms. Sullins: This is a request for a permit renewal for our Glenwood Elementary School. Attached is all the paperwork necessary to obtain this permit. Sincerly, Carroll Hensley Maintenance Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPA)ZTMENTOF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM D To be filed only by services, wholesale and retail trade, and other commercial establishments including vessels Do not attempt to complete this form without reading the accompanying instructions Please print or type 1. Name, address, and telephone number of facility producing discharge A. NameGlenwood Elementary B. Streetaddress 2419 Old Highway 221 South C. City Marion D. State NC E. County McDowell F. Z[p 28752 G. Telephone No. 704 738-4220 Area Code 2. SIC (if known) F-1 '-O 3. Number of employees: 462 'C % 4. Nature of business: School t �:� i '• 5. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year or: (b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs: 1. January 2. February 3. March 4. ❑ April 5. May -n 6. June 7. ❑ July 8. ❑ August 9. September 10. October 11. November 12. December. (c) How many days per week: 1.F]1 2.F—] 2-3 3.74-5 4.F�6-7 6. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable) Flow, gallons per operating day Volume treated before discharging i.e., 4500 in proper box (i.e., 85% in pro Der box Discharge per 0.1-999 1000 - 5000- 10,000 - 50,000 None 0.1- 30- 65- 95 - operating day 4999 9999 .49,999 or more 29.9 64.9 94.9 100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A. Sanitary, 4620 dailyaverage B. Cooling water, etc., daily average C. Other discharge(s), daily average; specify D. Maximum per opera; day' for combined discharge (all types) 7. If any of the types of waste identified in item 6, either treated or untreated, are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below as applicable. Waste water is discharged to: 0.1-999 1) 1000-4999 2 5000-9999 3 10,000- 49,999 4) 50,000 or more 5) A. Municipal sewer system B. Underground well C. Septic tank X D. Evaporation lagoon or pond E. Other, specify: 8. Number of separate dischae points: A. © 1 B. 7 2-3 C. ❑ 4-5 D. 0 6 or more 9. Name of receiving water or waters Catawba River 10. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations, activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and grease, and chlorine (residual). A. yes B. O 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. Carroll Hensley Printed name of Person Signing Maintenance Supervisor Title Date Application Signed Signature of Applicant North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowing] 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 $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.) .J 1 �o N so j juL 2 1 1994. WATER DUALITY SECTION ASNEVILLr REGIONAL OFFICE July 19, 1994 CARROLL HENSLEY MCDOWELL CO SCH.-GLENWOOD ELE P 0 BOX 130 MARION, NC 28752 Subject: NPDES PERMIT NO. NC006713O MCDOWELL COUNTY Dear Permittee: The subject permit issued on 8/30/91 expires on 4/30/95. North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.1(c) requires that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to the expiration date. As of the date of this letter, the Division of Environmental Management had not received an application for renewal. If operation of a discharge or waste treatment facility is to occur after the permit's expiration date, or if continuation of the permit is desired, it must not be allowed to expire. A renewal request must be submitted no later than 180 days prior to the permit's expiration date. Operation of the waste treatment works or continuation of a discharge after the expiration date would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day. If continuation of the permit is desired, failure to request renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration will result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00; larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. A renewal application shall consist of the following information: 1. A letter requesting the renewal. 2. The completed application form (copy attached), signed and submitted in triplicate, referenced in Title 15 of North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC) Subchapter 2H .0105(a). 3. A processing fee (see attached schedule) in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b). The application processing fee is based on the design or permitted flow, whichever is appropriate, listed in the first categories of facilities. 4. Primary industries listed in Appendix A of Title 40 of the Code of Federal'Regulations, Part 122 shall also submit a priority pollutant analysis in accordance with Part 122.21. 5. Facilities which have not been constructed within the last permit cycle and are therefore, considered "new" facilities, shall also submit an Engineering Alternatives Analysis, referenced in 15A NCAC Subchapter 2H .0103 and Subchapter 2B .0201(c). 6. If the facility covered by this permit contains some type of treatment works, a narrative description of the sludge management plan must be submitted with the application for the renewal. In addition to penalities referenced above, a permit renewal request received after the expiration date will be considered as a new application and will require the higher application fee. 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(2) requires payment of an annual Administrative and Compliance Monitoring fee for most permitted facilities. You will be billed separately for that fee (if applicable), after your permit is approved. The letter requesting renewal, the completed Permit application, and appropriate fee should be sent to: Permits and Engineering Unit Division of Environmental Management Post Office Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 The check should be made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources which may be abbreviated as DEHNR. If there are questions or a need for additional information regarding the permit renewal procedure, please contact me or any individual in the NPDES Group at telephone number (919) 733-5083. Sincerely, Original Signed By Coleen !"l. Sullins Coleen Sullins, P.E. Supervisor, NPDES Permits Group cc: ;Ashevill_e4Regonal_Off:ice Permits and Engineering Unit Central Files H Y D R 0 L 0 G I C 1 N C March 24, 1994 Mr. Roy M.- Davis, Regional Supervisor NCDEHNR-DEM-WQ 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, NC 28801 Re: Notice of Violation Compliance Sampling Inspection Glenwood Elementary School NPDES Permit Number NCO067130 McDowell County Dear Mr. Davis, The operator of record for this facility until February 4, 1994 was Jeffrey P. Williamson. Mr. Williamson was released from employment with HydroLogic, Inc. on February 4 for lack of attention to the operation of facilities. The inspection was conducted four (4) days after the release of Mr. Williamson as we were working to correct operational deficiencies. The sand filter is now being cleaned of grass and sludge -with the sand level so that ponding will not occur. School maintenance .personnel. have worked on the dosing bell. The dosing of the system is being observed for proper operation. ` If additional information is required please feel free to contact HydroLogic, Inc., at 704-254-5169. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Manager of Operations cc: Bob Barr Carroll Hensley Billy Bridges Bill Hodge file P.O. BOX 18029 /ASHEVILLE, NC 28814 / 122 LYMAN STREET / ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 / (704) 254-5169 / FAX: (704) 252-9711 / TOLL FREE:1.800.231-8889 State of North 40--,111ina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources ` Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ® F Jonathan B, Howes, Secretory _ Nann B. Guthrie, Regional Manager Asheville Regional Office S WATER QUALITY SECTION February 24, 1994 Mr. R. Wayne Silver Assistant Superintendent McDowell County Schools Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: Notice of Violation Compliance Sampling Inspections Glenwood -Elementary School Nebo Elementary School McDowell County Dear Mr. Silver: Inspections of the wastewater treatment facilities serving Glenwood and Nebo Elementary Schools were conducted by Mr. Mike Parker of this Division's Water Quality Section on February 8, 1994. Copies of the inspection report are attached to this letter. Comments and recommendations concerning both facilities are listed below. Glenwood Elementary School 1. The sand filter was covered with grass and sludge. This material should be removed and disposed of properly. 2. The sand should be leveled to prevent ponding of the wastewater. 3. Wastewater was trickling into the sand filter continuously instead of dosing as designed. It appears that the dosing siphons are operating properly and should be repaired. In discussing this -situation with Mr. Carroll Hensley, he indicated that the pipe the dosing siphon sits on was chipped and that it will be repaired during the next teacher work day. 4. Effluent results indicate compliance with NPDES Permit limits and are listed on the inspection report. Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 Telephone 704-251-6208 FAX 704-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper R. Wayne Silver February 24, 1994 Page Two Nebo Elementary School 1. Leaves, sticks and grass should be removed from the sand filters. 2. Distribution lines were clogged with solids preventing proper distribution of the wastewater over the sand filters. All lines should be cleaned. 3. There were no chlorine tablets in the chlorinator; which probably resulted in the high fecal coliform numbers. The chlorinator should be checked daily. 4. The wastewater treatment system should be fenced to prevent unauthorized entry. There was evidence that children had been in the sand filter. 5..The concrete forming the septic tank is deteriorating badly: A large hole has formed on the east side of the septic tank and is large enough that a small child or animal could pass through. The integrity of the concrete in the septic tank should be evaluated and the hole repaired. 6. Sample results indicated violations of NPDES Permit limits for BOD, fecal coliform and ammonia nitrogen. The sample results are listed on the inspection report. It is requested that you respond in writing by March 25, 1994, outlining the actions you will take to correct these problems. Should you have questions, please contact Mr. Mike Parker at 704/251-6208. Sincerely, ZO-1, Y-V\- ` �,,s Roy M. Davis, Regional Supervisor Division of Environmental Management Enclosure xc: HydroLogic, Inc. r n:!c:U State; -:nvironmental Protection Agency Washington, D. 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Howes, Secretary Nann B. Guthrie, Regional Manager Asheville Regional Office A74j�e �El--INR WATER QUALITY SECTION February 24, 1994 Mr. R. Wayne Silver Assistant Superintendent McDowell County Schools Post Office Box 130 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Dear Mr. Silver: � ©d Subject: Notice of Violation Compliance Sampling Inspections JGlenwood Elementary School V Nebo Elementary School McD ell County T Inspections of the wastewater treatment facilities serving Glenwood and Nebo Elementary Schools were conducted by Mr. Mike Parker of this Division's Water Quality Section on February 8, 1994. Copies of the inspection report are attached to this letter. Comments and recommendations concerning both facilities are listed below. Glenwood Elementary School 1. The sand filter was covered with grass and sludge. This material should be removed and disposed of properly. 2. The sand should be leveled to prevent ponding of the wastewater. 3. Wastewater was trickling into the sand filter continuously instead of dosing as designed. It appears that the dosing siphons are operating properly and should be repaired. In discussing this situation with Mr. Carroll Hensley, he indicated that the pipe the dosing siphon sits on was chipped and that it will be repaired during the next teacher work day. 4. Effluent results indicate compliance with NPDES Permit limits and are listed on the inspection report. Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 Telephone 704-251-6208 FAX 704-251-6452 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper R. Wayne Silver February 24, 1994 Page Two Nebo Elementary School 1. Leaves, sticks and grass should be removed from the sand filters. 2. Distribution lines were clogged with solids preventing proper distribution of the wastewater over the sand filters. All lines should be cleaned. 3. There were no chlorine tablets in the chlorinator; which probably resulted in the high fecal coliform numbers. The chlorinator should be checked daily. 4. The wastewater treatment system should be fenced to prevent unauthorized entry. There was evidence that children had been in the sand filter. 5. The -concrete forming -the septic tank is deteriorating badly. A' urge hole has formed on the east side of the septic tank and is large enough that a small child or animal could pass through. The integrity of the concrete in the septic tank should be evaluated and the hole repaired. 6. Sample results indicated violations of NPDES Permit limits for BOD, fecal coliform and ammonia nitrogen. The sample results are listed on the inspection report. It is requested that you respond in writing by March 25, 1994, outlining the actions you will take to correct these problems. Should you have questions, please contact Mr. Mike Parker at 704/251-6208. Sincerely, `mot Roy M. 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D. c. 204G0 Form ;'.ppirovoci ®�®E.� NPDES Compliance Inspection Re Report P 0 z Approval Expires Approval Expires 7-37-85 Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES r/mo/day Inspection Tyne Ins lUJ �� 0!0��7�1�i�i,, 11�1� Ic2L�i17 11 sictor zF�ype Remarks P� 1 I I I I 111_-��(— Reserved Far_ilit y Evaluation Rating BI QA ° , 9 ------------------Reserved---------------- 67i 1 69 7dL_j 71u 72u 7LJ 74 75L L I 1 1 1'_] 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected /tz� -0 Ele,,.,eA4>9R� S �� Entry Time ©AM ❑ PM Permit Effective Date c/o Cv—+S� �ls Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date P D - s X l 3 D �l A/L f'v N /!/D n �1 C1�i �n� � d 7S Z /Z • 1(� 2 � 9 � _ R ' 13D I ) Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s) Title(s) Phone No(s) Name, Address of Responsible Official Title •OSS/ST/�N� S Q.tf/V�TNcL�� L(�A�r e� S1 1 llZ� Phone No. Contacted _ %O�z— Yes © No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (S = Satisfactory, M = Marginal, U = Unsatisfactory, N = Not Evaluated) Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review Flow Measurement Laboratory. 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Chlorinated: Yes ❑ N LOCATION: 61cc ujo nbZ - Chloride 940 mg/I Chi a: Tri 32227 ug/I Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/I Pheophytin a 32213 ug/I Color: True 80 Pt -Co Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI Color: pH 7.6 82 ADM[ Cyanide 720 mg/I Fluoride 951 mg/i Formaldehyde 71880 mg/l Grease and Oils 556 rug/I Hardness Total900 mg/I Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm2 MBAS 38260 mg/I Phenols '32730 ug/I Sulfate 945 mg/I Sulfide 745 mg/I Lab Number: %a33 C' Date Received: —�- q l Time. 2- 3 0 R.e'd bue C From: Bus-Courie and De DATA ENTRY BY: S [^ c CK: G ,-i DATE REPORTED: -IS� / y P_ NH3 as N 610 mgA TKN as N 625 mg/I NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/I P: Total as P 665 mg/I PO4 as P 70507 mg/I P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I CdCadmium 1027 ug/I Cr-Chromium:Total1034 u9/1 Cu-Copper 1042 ug/I Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/I Pb-Lead 1051 ugA Zn-Zinc 1092 ugA Ag ilver 1077 ugA AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/I Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I Ca -Calcium 916 m9A Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I ' Fe -Iron 1045 ugA DMI/Revised 10/86