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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 22, 2016
Jared Duncan
Town of Weaverville
PO Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Lawrence T. Sprinkle Jr. WTF
Permit No: NCO085154
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Duncan:
PAT MCCRORY
Govemor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
On November 29, 2016, I conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater system at the
subject facility. You were present during the inspection. The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit
NC0085154.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for observations and comments. If you or your staff have any
questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enc. Inspection Report
cc: MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement
Asheville Files
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
828 296 4500

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 12, 2016
Timothy Gauthier
Town of Weaverville
PO Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Lawrence T. Sprinkle Jr. WTF
Permit No: NCO085154
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Gauthier:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
On November 29, 2016, I conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater system at the
subject facility. Present during the inspection was Jared "Trent" Duncan. The facility appeared to be in
compliance with permit NC0085154.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for observations and comments. If you or your staff have any
questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
J
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enc. Inspection Report
cc: Jared "Trent" Duncan, ORC (e-copy)
MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement
Ashe.Nu l'le ,ides,
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State of North Carolina 1 Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
828 296 4500

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C.20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector • FacType
1 IN 1 2 15 1. 3 I NCO085154 I11 121 16/11/29 I17 18 LCJ 19 [ G 201
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA --- —------- --Reserved------------
67 70 LJ 71 ] 72 L�-73 I I 74 751 I I I I I I
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Section B: FacilityData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:30AM 16/11l29
15l12/01
Lawrence T. Sprinkle Jr. WTF
50 Sam's Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Weaverville NC 28787
12:OOPM 16/11/29
2b/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Michael Javan Morgan, PO Box 338 Weaverville NC 28787//828-645-7116/
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
�. Permit. Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance E Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Linda S Wiggs, , 1,7%r ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
31 NC0085154 I11 12 16/11/29 17 18 I c I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Present during the inspection.were Linda Wiggs (Inspector) and Jared "Trent" Duncan the ORC.
Overall the wastewater system appeared to be well managed. Solids management is ongoing which
appears to be a good technique. Impacts to the receiving stream (LIT to Ivy River) were not apparent.
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Permit: NCO085154 Owner: Facility: Lawrence T. Sprinkle Jr. VVTF
Inspection Date: 11/29/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO; Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: PH, TRC
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling -
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or> 5 MGD. permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
on each shift? -
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?,
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? '
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NC00S5154 Owner - Facility: Lawrence T. Sprinkle Jr. WTF
Inspection Date: 11/29/2016 _ 'Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Comment: Good records.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Comment: 24' depth, 6' sludge blanket. Solids are removed regularly, —6 loads/week.
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ? Gas
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Receiving stream looks good.
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Permit: NCO085154 Owner - Facility: Lawrence T. Sprinkle Jr. WT'F
Inspection Date: 11/29/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Comment: Grab samples are collected. Flow is estimated.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C.20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN I 2 15 1 3 I NCO085154 111 12 16/11/29 17 18 [� j 19 L S j 201
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----Reserved— --
67 I 70L—] 71 I 72 �73I 174 751 I I I I I I80
Section B: FacilityData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:30AM 16/11/29
15/12/01
Lawrence T. Sprinkle Jr. WTF
50 Sam's Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Weaverville NC 28787
12:OOPM 16/11/29
20/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Michael Javan Morgan,PO Box 338 Weaverville NC 28787//828-645-7116/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
yr/mo/day
31 NCO085154 I11 121 16/11/29 I17
Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. Timothy M. Gauthier
Town of Weaverville
P.O. Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787
Dear Mr. Gauthier:
PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Sea Clan.
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Uirrclnr
August 26, 2016
Subject: Technical correction to NPDES Permit NCO085154
Lawrence T. Sprinkle, Jr. WTP
Buncombe County
The NC 2007-2014 Water Quality Standard (WQS) Triennial Review was approved by the US EPA
on April 6, 2016 with some revisions. The approved WQS no longer includes a standard for Manganese. We
have therefore removed the Manganese limit from permit NC0085154.
This permit modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). Insert the attached page into your
permit and discard the old page.
This modified permit includes the following changes from your current permit:
➢ The Manganese limit has been deleted.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this modification are
unacceptable to you, you have -the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding.
This permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements
to obtain other permits which may be required by any other Federal, State, or Local governmental
regulation. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Charles H. Weaver at (919)
807-6391 or via e-mail [[e-mail]].
incerely,
S. Jay Zimmerman,—P-�---- �/
Director, Divisionof Wat@�GitED rces
cc: Central Files
Aslsevi11e,1Zegional Office:% Landon Davidson
-NPDES Jnit
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water kes
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
919 807 6300 919-807-6389 FAX
SEP - 9 2016
Water Quality Regional Operations
Turce�%„heville Raoional Office I
https://deq. nc. gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branchlnpdes-wastewater-permits

NPDES Permit NCO085154
PAIN I
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge filter backwash via Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited, monitored and
reported' by the Permittee as specified below:
LIMITS.
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PARAMETER
[PARAMETER CODE]
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Average
Maxi num
Frequency
Type,
Location .
Flow (MGD)
50050
Weekly
Instantaneous2
Effluent
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Total Suspended Solids (mg/L)
C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/month
Grab
Effluent
pH
00400
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard
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2/month
Grab
Effluent
units
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)3
50060
17 µg/L 3
2/month
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity (NTU)
00070
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Manganese (mg/L)
01055
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Aluminum'4 (mg/L)
01105
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper 4 (mg/L)
01042
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Fluoride 5 (mg/L)
00951
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Chronic WET Testing 6
TGP3B
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application
system [see A. (3)].
2. For instantaneous flow monitoring, the duration of the discharge must be reported in addition to the
total flow.
3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with
the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by North
Carolina certified test methods (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
4. Samples shall be collected concurrently with WET -test samples.
5. Fluoride monitoring should apply only if the facility backwashes with fluoridated, finished water.
6. Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing - testing of acute Ceriodaphnia dubia shall be performed as 48 hour
pass/fail test at 90% effluent concentration, during January, April, July and October [see A. (2.)].
• Samples shall be taken at the outfall but prior to mixing with the receiving waters.
• There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
I.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. Jared T. Duncan, ORC
Town of Weaverville
P.O. Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787
Dear Mr. Duncan:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
October 28, 2015
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO085154
Lawrence T. Sprinkle, Jr. WTF
50 Sams Road, Weaverville 28787
Buncombe County
The Division of Water Resources (the Division) hereby issues the attached NPDES permit for the subject
facility. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated October 15, 2007, or as subsequently amended.
The Division understands that you have made no significant changes to your facility the last permit
renewal. We have made the following updates to your previous permit:
• added updates to facility map, outfall locations and parameter codes to Section A. (L)
• updated Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) limit to 17 µg/L because the outfall discharges to
unnamed tributary to Ivy Creek (River) with a 7Q10/30Q2 that equals zero
s � aadded monthly monitoring of Manganese with a Monthly Average Limit of 0.1 mg/L (100 µg/L)
ause a reasonable potential analysis (RPA) of the facility's data indicated a reasonable
y Yt a l e potential to exceed the Water System (WS-II; HQW, CA) stream standard of 100 µg/L, (HQW
reduces water quality standard to half); compliance with this limit shall commence on
December 1, 2019, approximately 48 months from the permit effective date
• added monthly effluent Turbidity monitoring
• removed upstream and downstream Turbidity monitoring
• removed Total Iron monitoring.
We have made the following updates to the draft permit:
• added Total Fluoride monitoring with the following footnote 6: Fluoride monitoring should apply
only if the facility backwashes with fluoridated, finished water.
RECEIVED) -
Division of bvater Resources
N 0 V 2 ?0'I
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
r Water Quality Regional Operations
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 L-- Asheville R ginnal O`,tioe�
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]/Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:: www.nmatermci
RECEIVED
Division of Water Resources
NOV 2 5 2015
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional C`+ii:e
An Equal OpportunityWffirmative Action Employer

Mr. Duncan
October 28, 2015
Page 2 of 2
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit
DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates that these
regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation.
The requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically, using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to your NPDES
permit. [See Special Condition A. (2.)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining
an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://portal.nodenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr.
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following web
site:
http://www2.epa.gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing, upon written request submitted within thirty
(30) days after receiving this letter. Your request must take the form of a written petition conforming to
Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and you must file it with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such a demand is
made, this permit shall remain final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Resources or any
other Federal, State, or Local governmental permits that may be required.
If you have questions, or if we can be of further service, please contact Derek Denard at
[[e-mail]] or call [phone].
espec , lly,
�. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., . rec o
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO085154 (Issuance Final)
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N_ PD.ES Prograin Files
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Jared T. Duncan, ORC[[e-mail]]

NPDES Permit NCO085154
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Weaverville
is hereby authorized to discharge treated wastewater from a facility known as
Lawrence T. Sprinkle, Jr. Water Treatment Facility (WTF)
50 Sams Road, Weaverville 28787
Buncombe County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Ivy Creek (River), within the French Broad
River Basin, in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other applicable
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective December 1, 2015.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2020.
Signed this day October 28, 2015.
G
S. a Zimmerman, P.G, Direct r
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Cormnission
Page 1 of 6

NPDES Permit NC0085154
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective.
Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions described herein.
Town of Weaverville
is hereby authorized to:
1. continue to operate a conventional technology water treatment plant [coagulation, flocculation,
sedimentation, and filtration] with discharge of wastewaters from media filter backwash and
sedimentation basins with a design potable flowrate of 1.5 MGD and a maximum, monthly average
wastewater discharge of 0.0461 MGD, with water and wastewater treatment consisting of,
• an upflow clarification tank
• flash mix vault and flash mixer
• flocculation
• media filter backwash
• two (2) sedimentation basins
• two (2) media filters
• . clearwell
• a 250,000 gallon waste basin (circular clarifier)
• dechlorination equipment
• chemical usage consists of
o Delpac 2020 (aluminum chloride hydroxide sulfate)
o caustic (sodium hydroxide)
o phosphoric acid
o chlorine gas
o sulfur dioxide
located at the Lawrence T. Sprinkle, Jr. Water Treatment Facility (WTF), 50 Sams Road,
Weaverville, Buncombe County; and
2. discharge from said treatment works via Outfall 001 at a location specified on the attached map,
into an unnamed tributary to Ivy Creek (River) [Stream Segment 6-96-(11.3)], currently a Class
WS-lI; HQW, CA waterbody within Subbasin 04-03-04 [HUC: 060101050805] of the French
Broad River Basin.
Page 2 of 6

NPDES Permit N00085154
PART I
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge filter backwash via Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited, monitored and
reported' by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS 1
CHARACTERISTIC
[PARAMETER -CODES'] .
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Average
Maximum
Frequency.
Type
Location
Flow (1VIGD)
50050
Week' y
Instantaneous
Effluent
or Estimate
Total Suspended Solids (mg/L)
C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/month
Grab
Effluent
pH (su)
00400
Not < 6.0 or > 9.0
standard units
2/month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 3 (µg/L)
50060
17 µg2 3
2/month
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity (NTU)
00070
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Manganese 4 (mg/L)
01055
0.1 mg/L
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Aluminum 5 (mg/L)
01105
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper 5 (mg/L)
01042
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Fluoride 6 (mg/L)
00951
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Chronic WET Testing
TGP3B
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring reports
electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A. (3.).
2. For instantaneous flow monitoring, the duration of the discharge must be reported in addition to the
total flow.
3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with
the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by North
Carolina certified test methods (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
4. Compliance with this limit shall commence on December 1, 2019, approximately 48 months from the
permit effective date.
5. Samples shall be collected concurrently with WET -test. samples.
6. Fluoride monitoring should apply only if the facility backwashes with fluoridated, finished water.
7. Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing - testing of acute Ceriodaphnia dubia shall be performed as 48 hour
pass/fail test at 90% effluent concentration, during January, April, July and October [See A. (2.)].
Comments:
• Samples shall be taken at the outfall but prior to mixing with the receiving waters.
• There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace aunounts
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A. (20) CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAIL MONITORING (QUARTERLY)
[15A NCAC 02B .0500 et seq.]
The permittee shall conduct quarter lX chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the "North
Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised December 2010, or subsequent
versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 90%. The testing shall
be performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 7-daypass/fail test. The tests will be performed during the
months of January, April, duly and October. These months signify the first month of each three
month toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be
obtained during representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final
effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code
TGP3B. Additionally, DWR Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch
J 623 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than 30
days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine
of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of
the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report
with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the
Water Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then
monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly test
requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division
of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and
modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
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NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING PORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G. S. 143-215.1(b)]
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division adopted
these regulations in 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
I. Reporting. [Supersedes Section D. (2) and Section E. (5) (a)1
Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall report
discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring
Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's
eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DEQ / DWR / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility
being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband
access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted
and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
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Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the
facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid
for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted
electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary
waiver by the Division.
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
ht(p://portal.nedenr.org/web/Wg/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Sil4natory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part H,
Section B. (I 1.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.org./web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make
the following certification [40 CFR 122.22].. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,
the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I
am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility offines and imprisonmentfor knowing violations."
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)l
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These
records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period
may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41].
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act'
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply_
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates. sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) of
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,506 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class Il violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class H penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Du to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part H.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and 'Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing ?authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatoly Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only i£
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.221
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
7 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 orpersons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class H, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an' affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee. submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.411.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at -any time [40 CFR
122.411.
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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initoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availabilityof f Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41 ].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the
performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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IF PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215. 1 (a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
detennine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Pennittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization maybe the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)1:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge pennitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge pennit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part 11 or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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Fr enforceable Pretreatment. Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). '[15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User .Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These:
permits shall contain limitations; sampling protocols, reportingrequirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs. Permitted 1UP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and _0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (lUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their lUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 .CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect. all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 1.5A NCAC ;0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40' CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU 'Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting,
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit; or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12].
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment.
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically_ to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a. Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response,, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit.
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permitteeto correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
C. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial: Users (IUs) insignificant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;.
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance, schedules, public notice of
IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice.
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements.
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [I 5A
NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not, .limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (S1Us), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H..0907.
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Dottie Sherrill
Mayor
3-26-15
The Town of
Weaverville
NORTH CAROLINA
The Town of Weaverville would like to ask for renewal of our NPDES permit # NC0085154.
The only changes that have been made to our system are as follows:
We installed new chlorine and PH analyzers that use less process water.
Walter Currie
Council Member
Doug Dearth
Council Member
Gene Knoefel
Council Member
John Penley
Council Member
Doug Jackson
Council Member
Our filter washes have been cut in half due to filter media rejuvenation and filter studies performed by
an outside contractor.
Th�anou.
Jared T. Duncan, ORC
Lawrence T. Sprinkle Jr. WTF
RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR
MAR 31 2015
Water Quality
Permitting
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Division of water Resources
APR - 6 2015
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheyli e regional O!Fice
30 South Main Street • Weaverville, NC 28787 (PO Box 338)
[phone] • Fax [phone]
www.weavervillenc.org

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Resources / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INCO085164
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Town of Weaverville
Lawrence T. Sprinkle Jr. Water Treatment Facility
PO Box 338
Weaverville
NC, 28787
RREIVEDMENR/DWR
[phone]
MAR 3
[phone] 015
[e-mail] Water Quality
Permitting S ction
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
50 Sams Road
Weaverville
NC, 28787
Buncombe
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Town of Weaverville
Mailing Address PO Box 338
City Weaverville
State / Zip Code NC, 28787
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑ Public
5. Type of treatment plant:
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Jared T. Duncan, ORC
Town of Weaverville
Lawrence T. Sprinkle Jr. WTP
PO Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permit NCO085154
Buncombe County
Dear Permittee:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on March 31, 2015. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days
before your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Bob
Sledge [phone].
Sincerely,
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Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
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NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]/Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:: www.ncwater.org
RECEIVED
Division of Water Resources
APR — 6 2015
Water Quality Regional Operations
Ash,,viAe Regonal ON'ice
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Fades Perdue
Governor
Mr. Michael Boaz
Town Manager
P.O. Box 338
Weaverville, North Carolina 28787
Dear Mr. Boaz:
Charles Wakild, P.F.
Director
April 23, 2012
Subject:
Dee Frearpan
Secretary;'
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WA`�TER C:�JALITY SECTION
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Issuance of NPDES Permit
Permit NCO085154
Weaverville Ivy River WTP
Buncombe County
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Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for issuance of the subject permit renewal.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements
of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
There are the following differences between this permit and your old permit. There are no differences between
this permit and the Draft sent out for review on February 29, 2012.
➢ The limits and monitoring for Settleable Solids have been removed.
➢ Monitoring for Total Iron and Total Aluminum is changed to Quarterly from monthly.
➢ Monitoring for Whole Effluent Chronic Toxicity on a Quarterly basis is added.
➢ Monitoring and limits have been added for pH.
➢ Monitoring has been added for Total Copper and Total Manganese as Quarterly.
➢ The limit for Total Residual Chlorine has been changed to 28 µg/ L from 17 µg/ L.
➢ Monitoring frequency for TRC, pH and TSS is 2/ Month from Weekly.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarohna
Internet: hftp://h2o.state.nc.us/
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer aft(A Y

Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
Tf-you have any questions concerning this perniL, please contact iiiii McKay at tzle hone number (S1">) 307-540+.
Sincerely,
harles Wakild, P.E.
Attachments: NC0085154 Renewal
cc: Asheville _Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Se_ciiori with Fact Sheet
Asheville Regional Office/Wanda Frazier (with Fact Sheet) - via email
Environmental Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Unit/Susan Meadows (with Fact Sheet) - via email
Central Files with Fact Sheet
NPDES file

Permit NCO085154
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF EIV V IROPvi 'N T AND NA T LPRA.L RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Weaverville
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Ivy River WTP
50 Sams Road (NCSR 1769)
Weaverville
Buncombe County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the Ivy River in the French Broad
River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I,11, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective June 1, 2012.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2015.
Signed this day April 23, 2012.
t. arles WakiV, F(ff., Director
ivision of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0085154
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Weaverville is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a conventional water treatment plant with a discharge of
wastewaters from an upflow clarification tank, media filter backwash and
sedimentation basins, which are settled in a 250,000 gallon circular clarifier
prior to discharge.
This water treatment plant currently has a design potable flowrate of 1.5
MGD and a monthly average wastewater discharge of less than 0.050 MGD.
This facility is located at the Ivy River WTP on NCSR 1769 near
Weaverville in Buncombe County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the
attached map into an unnamed tributary to the Ivy River, classified WS-II
CA waters in the French Broad River Basin.

Permit NCO085154
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NCO085154 State Grid. D8SE Facility
Latitude: 35*4655" USGS Quad: Mars Hill, NC Location
Longitude: 82*33'17" River Basin: French Broad
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Permit NCO085154
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the peeved beginning on the Permit effeeti-ve date and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized io discharge
treated wastewater from outfaii 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the 1ermittee as specified below:
Flow,reekly
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month
PH 6.0 SU < pH < 9.0 SU 2/Month
Turbidity 1
Total Residual Chlorine 2
TORING REQUiRM
Sample Type £ Sample Location
Estil—Mte i Effluent
Grab Effluent
Grab Effluent
2/Month I Grab
28 µg/L 1 2/Month I Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Effluent
Total Iron
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Manganese
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Aluminum
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent Toxicity
Monitoring3
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the instream
turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause turbidity to increase in the
receiving stream.
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the permit.
However, the Permittee shall record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including
field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
3. Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia 7day pass/fail test at 0.46%; January, April, July and October; refer to Special Condition
A (2).
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO085154
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING (QUARTERLY)
The peiinittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the
"North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 0.46%. The
permit holder shall perform quarterly monitoring using this procedure to establish compliance
with the permit condition. The tests will be performed. during the months of January, April,
July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted
final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the
parameter code TGP3B. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to. the following
address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section
no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be. complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical
measurements performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data.
Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine
is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity
monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the
aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county,
and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form.
The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above:
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
then monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly
test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be
re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate
environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up
testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.411.
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class 1 violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class 11 violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Du to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this pennit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Pennittee 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. Si ng atory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
7 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 qualifiedpersonnelproperly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems'of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense 'of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer 'as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended'byrequest of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.411.
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.611 or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part ILD.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting.
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of'the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)]. -
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The
report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the
facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The
report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which
annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903 (b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This defmition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW maybe referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)1:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this defmition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part H or Part W
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(1 3),.0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts 11.1) and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards, as defined by. 40 CFR403.3(l). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5., Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (1UP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215. 1, the Perinittee shall issue to all Significant, Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the, HWA and the limits
from all 1UPs. Permitted IIJP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the 14WA. [15A NCAC 0214.0906(b)(6),.0909,.0916,,and .091,7; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.,8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtC)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the, construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance 'of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be, evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15ANCAC 02H.0906(b)(1) and.0905; NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their Ws,
The, Permittee shall conduct inspection., surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program, in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 0211.0908(c); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(y)] The.
Permittee must:
a., Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SlUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SlUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(p); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.'3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. TU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the -industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H.0908.,[15A NCAC 02H.0906(b)(5)and.0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iij)" r40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.121
9. Enforcement Response, Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c), of the CWA (40 CFR 405 etseq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements.All remedies, enforcement actions and other, -shall be consistent with the, Enforcement Response
Plan ([W) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 0211- .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 4-0 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
JO. Pretreatment, Annual Reports (PAR)
The Perfnittee shall, report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. Inlieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report, or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active, pretreatment. programs., the, Permittee shall submit two copie& of a Pretreatment. Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
,address:
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NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These, reports shall be submitted by March I of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee, to correct, significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Sjpnm�a (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in, significant noncompliance, (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected, by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format,
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
JUs in SNC, a summary of data or other 'information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SlUs, and any other information, upon request,, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
I I. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in, significant,noncom noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. Thislist shall be, published within four months of the
applicable: twelve-month period. [I 5A NCAC 0211 .0903(b)(34),.0908(b)(5) and.0905 and 40 CFR
4018(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall, retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities, and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [1 5A
NCAC 02H.0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment. Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding, and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives, of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [I 5A NCAC 02H
.0-906(b)(9) and (10) and.0905; 40 CFR 4018(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered.a.
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.1.8, 15 NCAC 02H .0 114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of .Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
February 29, 2012
Mr. Michael Boaz
Town Manager
P.O. Box 338
Weaverville, North Carolina 28787
Subject: Draft Renewal NPDES Permit
Permit NCO085154
Weaverville Ivy River WTP .
Buncombe County
Class PCI
Dear Mr Boaz•
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft renewal permit for your facility. Please review the draft
carefully to understand the conditions, measurement units, and requirements.
In accordance with the Division's permitting strategy for conventional water treatment plants, the
following changes have been made to your permit:
➢ The limits and monitoring for Settleable Solids have been removed.
➢ Monitoring for Total Iron and Total Aluminum is changed to Quarterly from monthly.
➢ Monitoring for Whole Effluent Chronic Toxicity on a Quarterly basis is added.
➢ Monitoring and limits have been added for.pH.
➢ Monitoring has been added for Total Copper and Total Manganese as Quarterly.
➢ The limit for Total Residual Chlorine has been changed to 28 µg/ L from 17 µg/ L.
➢ Monitoring frequency for TRC, pH and TSS is 2/ Month from Weekly.
Concurrent with this notification, the Division is publishing a notice in the newspaper having circulation
in the general Buncombe County area, soliciting public comments on this permit draft. Please provide any
comments you may have regarding this draft to DENR; — DWQ, NPDES Program no later than 30 days after
receiving this draft permit.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: http: ! 1 h2o.state.nc.us (
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments and take
appropriate action prior to issuing a final permit. If you have questions or comments concerning the draft for
your facility, please call me at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].
If no adverse comments are received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in
April 2012, with an effective date of May 1, 2012, expiring on September 30, 2015.
Sincerely,
Jim McKay
Complex NPDES Permitting
Attachments: NC0085154 Draft Renewal, Factsheet
cc: Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection'Section (with Fact Sheet) - via email
Asheville Regional Office/Wanda Fraizer (with Fact 'Sheet) - via email
Asheville Regional Office/Attn: Mr. James Adams - DWR (with Application, approval sheet, and Fact Sheet)
TACU, James L. Pugh - via email
Environmental Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Unit/Susan Meadows (with Fact Sheet) - via entail
NPDES file

Permit NCO085154
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
DRAFT PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Weaverville
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Ivy River WTP
50 Sams Road; (NCSR 1769)
Weaverville
Buncombe County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the Ivy River in the French Broad
River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, H, III and W hereof.
This permit shall become effective.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2015.
Signed this day.
DRAFT
Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0085154
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Weaverville is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a water treatment plant with a discharge of filter -
backwash wastewater. This facility, is located at the Ivy River WTP on
NCSR 1769 near Weaverville in Buncombe County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an unnamed tributary to the Ivy River, classified WS-II CA waters in
the French Broad River Basin.

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A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the Permit effective date and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge
treated wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Fre uenc
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
Weekly
Estimate
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
pH
6.0 SU > pH < 9.0 SU i
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity
2/Month
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine 2
28 µg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper �,/
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Manganese b/
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Aluminum
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent Toxicity
Monitoring
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the instream
turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause turbidity to increase in the
receiving stream. j
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the permit.
However, the Permittee shall record and submit all"values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including
field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg1.
3. Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia May pass/fail test at 0.46%; January, April, July and October; refer to Special Condition
A (2).
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO085154
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING (QUARTERLY)
The permittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the
"North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment. two in the procedure document is 0.46%. The
permit holder shall perform quarterly monitoring using this procedure to establish compliance
with the permit condition..The tests will be perfo�rined during the months of January, April,
July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be,performed at the NPDES permitted
final effluent discharge below all treatment processes. .
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the
parameter code TGP313. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following
address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C.- 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section
no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical
measurements performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data.
Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine
is employed for disinfection of the waste stream...:,.
Should there be. no discharge of. flow from the. -'facility during a month in which toxicity
monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the
aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county,
and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form.
The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
then monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly
test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be
re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate
environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up
testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial
monitoring.

DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NCO085154
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Weaverville/ Ivy River Water Treatment Plant
Applicant Address:
P.O. Box 338, Weaverville, NC 28787
Facility Address:
50 Sams Road CSR 1769), Weaverville, NC
Permitted Flow
No flow limit
Type of Waste:
WTP filter backwash
Facility/Permit Status:
Existing, Renewal
Facility Class:
PC -I
County:
Buncombe
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
UT to Ivy River
Regional Office:
ARO
HUC:
0601010508
Stream Classification:
WS II, CA French
Broad River Basin
State Grid/
USGS Quad
D8SE/
Mars Hill
303(d) Listed?:
All streams in NC are
listed as impaired by
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Permit Writer:
Jim McKay
Subbasin:
04-03-04
Date:
February 17, 2012
Drainage Area mil :
158
Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
16.9
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
27��
Average Flow (cfs):
152
IWC %):
0.46
Primary SIC Code:
4952
Summary:
The Town of Weaverville has applied for renewal of its' NPDES permit NCO085154 for a water treatment plant filter
backwash.
Facility Description:
The Town operates a 1.5 MGD conventional water treatment plant. Raw water is pumped from Ivy Creek, and
treated by coagulation; up -flow pretreatment clarification; flocculation; sedimentation; gravity dual media filtration;
and disinfection with gaseous chlorine. Filter backwash water and other wastewater is dechlorinated with gaseous
sulphur dioxide and discharged to a 250,000 gallon clarifier for settling, decant and periodic discharge of
supernatant. There is no flow meter, but discharge is estimated to be 0.05 MGD or less. The discharge point is 30
feet upstream of the raw water intake. Sludge from the clarifier is pumped into a licensed commercial contractor
who hauls it to a designated discharge port owned and operated by the MSD.
Basin Plan:
Ivy Creek at the discharge site is classified as WS II, CA and is not impaired. All streams in NC are listed as
impaired for mercury resulting from aerial deposition.
Compliance Review:
A Compliance Inspection performed on March 23, 2011found the facility was operated and maintained very well,
and appeared to be in compliance with the permit limits.
Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Test:
WET is not required by the current permit. In keeping with the Permitting Strategy for Conventional WTPs,
quarterly chronic monitoring with Ceriodaphnia dubia will be added to the permit on a pass/ fail basis.
DMR Instream and Effluent Data Review:
RPA was run for Total Iron and Aluminum. No Potential exists for these two metals, continue monitoring on a
quarterly basis in conjunction with the new TOX test.
NPDES Permit N60085154 Renewal
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The average flow for the period of January 2011 to December 2011 was 0.046 MGD.
Proposed Modifications:
• In keeping with the permitting strategy for conventional WTPs, monitoring and limits for Settleable Solids
have been removed from the permit.
• The facility does not fluoridate or use zinc orthophosphate or chloramines, so monitoring is not required for
fluoride, zinc, or ammonia nitrogen as required by the permitting strategy.
• The facility discharge rate is 0.046 MGD for 2011, so nutrient monitoring is not required per the permitting
strategy; the receiving stream is not classified NSW'.
• Based on IWC calculations, the TRC limit has been changed to 28 µg/ L from 17 µg/ L.
• The TRC footnote has been updated to the new DWQ requirements.
• Monitoring for Total Copper and Manganese on a Quarterly frequency is added.
• Monitoring for TRC and Turbidity are changed to 2 per month.
• Monitoring and limits for pH are added as 2/ Month.
• Monitoring for Total Iron and Aluminum is changed to Quarterly.
• Quarterly monitoring for Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity is added using Ceriodaphnia dubia.
Proposed Schedule for Permit Issuance:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: Public Notice by February 29, 2012
Permit Scheduled to Issue: Issue April, 2012
State Contact:
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please contact Jim McKay at
[phone].
NAME: DATE:
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENT:
NAME: DATE:
NPDES Permit NCO085154 Renewal
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director
Secretary
April 3, 2012
Mr. Michael Boaz
Town of Weaverville
PO Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787
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SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ivy River WTP
Permit No: NCO085154
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Boaz:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection on March 29,
2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0085154. No violations
or permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 .
Sincerely,
f
Jeff Me zel
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Anthony Alan Laughter, ORC
Central Files
IwA-s— ville Files
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 One
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone] . NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterouality.org Vd �lCjtj�j'Lj��j�
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 151 31 NCO085154 , 111 121 12/03/29 117 181 C I 19I S I 20IU
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Remarks
211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA — - ----- ---- —Reserved---------------
67I 169 70 711 I 721 NJ 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Ivy River WTP
11:00 AM 12/03/29
05/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Sam's Rd NCSR 1769
Weaverville NC 28787
12:30 PM 12/03/29
10/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
Anthony Alan Laughter//828-658-2417 /
Anthony Alan Laughter/ORC/828-658-2417/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number- '
Contacted
James Michael Boaz,PO Box 338 Weaverville NC 28787//828-645-7116/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance 0 Sludge Handling Disposal 0 Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names) and Signat re(s) o I pector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jeff Menzel ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I NCO085154 111 12I 12/03/29 117 18I CI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The new requirements in the draft permit were discussed during this inspection.
No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection.
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Permit: NCO085154 Owner -Facility: Ivy River WTP
Inspection Date: 03/29/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex:'MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appears very well operated and managed.
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? _ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ Cl ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The new requirements in the draft permit were discussed during this
inspection.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
Mr. Michael Boaz
Town of Weaverville
PO Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ivy River WTP Wastewater Facility
Permit No: NCO085154
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Boaz:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report from the
inspection conducted on March 23, 2011. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
NC0085154.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
S:\SWP\Buncombe\Wastewater\Municipal\Ivy River (Weaverville) WTP 85154\CEI 3-23-11.doc
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NahmiallZ✓
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org pv�,

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NC0085154 111 121 11/03/23 117 181 CI 19I SI 20III
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA - -Reserved ---
- 67I - 1. 0 - 169 --70I-3I- 711 I 721 N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I 11 80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Ivy River WTP
09:45 AM 11/03/23
05/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Sam' s Rd NCSR 1769
Weaverville NC 28787
11:15 AM 11/03/23
10/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Anthony Alan Laughter/ORC/828-658-2417/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Anthony Alan Laughter,PO Box 1433 Etowah NC 287291433//828-658-2417/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Find in /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
Al,a;, ,, � (�, C 5 K'a, 7,
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO085154 I11 12I 11/03/23 I17 18ICI
(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Town of Weaverville — Ivy River Water Treatment Plant
Water Plant: 1.5 MGD conventional Water Treatment Plant (on-line in 1997) with: coagulation; (up -flow)
pretreatment clarification; flocculation; sedimentation; gravity dual media filtration; and
disinfection.
Chemicals used include:
DeIPAC 2020 - polyaluminum chloride hydroxide sulfate - for coagulation;
-12.5% sodium hydroxide (caustic) — for pH control;
chlorine gas — for disinfection; and
orthophosphate — for corrosion control.
Chemicals NOT fed:
hydrofluorosilicic acid (fluoride)
zinc orthophosphate (corrosion control)
ammonia
Wastewater treatment system classification: I Physical Chemical
Wastewater treatment system type:
Dechlorination of filter backwash & wastewater with gaseous sulphur dioxide and discharge to
250,000 gallon circular clarifier for settling, decant and periodic discharge of supernatant via
use of a joined pipe with winch depth control. No metering or flow measuring device is in
place. The daily average effluent is calculated by totaling all of the filter backwashes,
process sample pump totals and sedimentation basin volume drained for cleaning. Typically the
effluent is estimated over a 7-day period. The decanted supernatant is discharged 30 feet
upstream of the raw water intake.
Backwash /reject flow:
0.06 MGD average — currently
< 0.05 MGD after repiping the sample taps back to the raw water intake, which will reduce the
backwash volume by 7.0 to 7.8%.
A to C: Authorization to Construct issued 9-6-2006 for gaseous sulphur dioxide dechlorination system.
Sludge Management:
After decanting the wastewater in the circular clarifier, the sludge is pumped as needed by a
vertical turbine pump into a licensed commercial contractor (Brian Carter), hauled and disposed
of into a designated discharge port owned and operated by the Metropolitan Sewerage District
(MSD). Since MSD only allows 35,000 gallons per day, the process takes several days each year.
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Permit: NCO085154
Owner - Facility: Ivy River WTP
Inspection Date: 03/23/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
INSPECTION / LOG:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on
3-24-2010 by Wanda Frazier.
The daily operator log was present on -site and had good notation of daily events, process
control and field testing data.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY:
Mr. Anthony Laughter, ORC, assisted in the inspection and appears to be operating and
maintaining the facility very well.
There was no discharge at the time of the inspection.
PERMIT:
Date issued: 11-1-2005
Expiration date: 9-30-2010
Renewal: The renewal application was received by the Division on 5-5-2010 and is currently
under review. Please continue to operate under the current permit until it is reissued. The
following discussion indicates changes that will be implemented during the next permit cycle.
Water Plant Permitting Strategy
In 1992, the Division of Water Quality (Division) implemented a general water treatment plant (WTP)
permitting strategy that was intended to apply to all types of WTPs. However, after further research and
discussion, it was agreed that different technologies in water treatment yield very different pollutants of
concern and impacts on the environment. As a result, permitting strategies were developed in October
2009, specifically geared towards certain water treatment processes. These new permitting strategies for
Water Plant wastewater discharges will be implemented soon and will include the following changes:
PERMIT DEVELOPMENT FOR CONVENTIONAL WATER TREATMENT PLANTS
The NPDES permitting strategy recommendations for conventional water treatment plants is based upon
chemical and physical data from various facilities around North Carolina. The assessment and strategy
detailed here applies only to those facilities using surface water sources and the referenced technologies.
Most of the state of North Carolina (west of 1-95) uses surface water as a drinking water source. It is
generally recognized that the water quality issues associated with surface water are those relating to
particulate matter, microbiological content, color, taste and odor. Conventional treatment processes are
designed to address these water quality issues. A conventional treatment process is described by the
American Water Works Association as including coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation, usually
followed by filtration and disinfection.
Pollutants of Concern:
Aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and manganese were detected effluent data from the five conventional
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Permit: NCO085154
Owner - Facility: Ivy River WTP
Inspection Date: 03/23/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
WTPs used to supply data for this report. All five facilities had high maximum predicted concentrations for
these parameters, therefore they are considered to be pollutants of concern and should be monitored.
However, after further consideration monitoring for calcium and magnesium was removed since there are
currently no water quality standards for these parameters in North Carolina. Zinc should be monitored if a
permittee uses zinc orthophosphate as a corrosion inhibitor.
In addition to pH, flow, and total residual chlorine, which will be limited, the permit writer may need to
determine the necessity of a limit for some other parameter of concern that may have been identified in the
application. DWQ will perform a reasonable potential analysis (RPA) on any available data to determine the
need for monitoring or limits. For existing facilities collecting toxicant data, the RPA would employ these
data. The reasonable potential procedure may also be used as a tool for analyzing the source water of
proposed water treatment plants. Listed below is a sample of effluent limits and summarizes the minimum
recommended monitoring requirements for conventional WTPs.
Monitoring Requirements For Conventional WTPs:
The monitoring requirements included below identify various pollutants of concern including conventional
parameters, nutrients and toxicants. Other toxicants were not included because they were either not
detected or rarely detected in the effluent data surveyed.. However, if a pollutant specific problem is detected
in the receiving stream, effluent, or source water then a monitoring requirement may be added for that
parameter. Likewise, if data indicate that a pollutant is not present in the facility's discharge, that parameter
may be dropped from the requirements. Limits should be added if the facility shows reasonable potential to
exceed water quality standards for toxicants. New facilities should monitor for pollutants of concerns
regardless of whether or not there is a water quality standard. Monitoring requirements can be
re-evaluated during subsequent renewals.
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS - MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - LIMITS:
Flow: measurement frequency - continuous recording - see footnote # 1.
TSS limits: 30 mg/L mo ave & 45 mg/L weekly ave - see footnote # 3.
pH limits: 6.0 — 9.0 units - see footnote # 3.
Total Residual Chlorine: 17-28ag/L daily max limits - see footnotes # 2 & # 3.
Turbidity: see footnotes # 3. & # 4.
Aluminum: monitor quarterly - limit based on potential - see footnote # 10.
Total Iron: monitor quarterly - limit based on potential - see footnote # 10.
Total Copper: monitor quarterly - limit based on potential - see footnote # 10.
Manganese: monitor quarterly - limit based on potential - see footnote # 10.
Fluoride: monitor quarterly - limit based on potential - see footnotes # 5. & # 10.
Total Zinc: monitor quarterly - limit based on potential - see footnotes # 6. & # 10.
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Permit: NCO085154
Owner - Facility: Ivy River WTP
Inspection Date: 03/23/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Ammonia Nitrogen: monitor quarterly - see footnote # 7.
Total Phosphorus: monitor quarterly - see footnote # 8
Total Nitrogen: monitor quarterly - see footnote # 8.
Whole Effluent Toxicity: monitor quarterly - see footnote # 9.
Footnotes:
Continuous discharges > 50,000 gpd are required to perform continuous recording flow measurements.
For intermittent discharges, instantaneous flow monitoring is required and the duration of the
discharge must be reported. The monitoring frequency for flow should be the same as the most
frequently monitored parameter listed. Instantaneous measurement or estimates are allowed if the
permitted flow is less than 50,000 gpd.
2. Limit and monitor only if the facility adds chlorine or chlorine derivatives to water that -is
eventually discharged. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50
ug/I to be in compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and
submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified),
even if these values fall below 50 ug/I.
3. Monitor 2/month if discharge is < 0.5 MGD and monitor weekly if discharge is >0.5 MGD.
4. If the receiving stream is impaired for turbidity, a daily maximum limit should be given.
5. Fluoride should be monitored if the permittee backwashes with fluoridated finished water.
6. Zinc should be monitored if the permittee adds zinc orthophosphate as a corrosion inhibitor prior to
backwashing.
7. Ammonia nitrogen should be monitored if the permittee uses choramines (adds ammonia to chlorinated
water) for secondary disinfection prior to backwashing..
8. Facilities under 0.05 MGD should only monitor for nutrients if discharging into Nutrient Sensitive
Waters.
9. WET (Whole Effluent Toxicity) Testing Requirements.
10. Parameter should be monitored in conjunction with the toxicity tests.
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Permit: NCO085154
Inspection Date: 03/23/2011
Owner - Facility: Ivy River WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
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0
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
n n
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
n ❑
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH,
DO, Sludge ®
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Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Primary Clarifier
Yes
No NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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n n
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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n n
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Are weirs level?
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n n
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
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n n
n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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n n
n
Is scum removal adequate?
n
ri ®
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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n n
n
Is the drive unit operational?
n
n ®
n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?
n
n ■
n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/ of the sidewall depth)
n
n ■
0
Comment:
Type of system ? Gas
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? n n ■ 0
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ 0 n
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? n 0 M [I
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ® n
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Permit: NC0085154
Inspection Date: 03/23/2011
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Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Owner - Facility: Ivy River VVfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Facility information
NPDES permit M NC0085154 Buncombe County
Facility name: Town of Weaverville —
Ivy River Water Treatment Plant
Water Plant: 1.5 MGD conventional Water Treatment Plant (on-line
in 1997) with: coagulation; (up -flow) pretreatment
clarification; flocculation; sedimentation; gravity dual
media filtration; and disinfection.
Chemicals used include:
DeIPAC 2020 - polyaluminum chloride hydroxide
sulfate — for coagulation;
12.5% sodium hydroxide (caustic) — pH control;
chlorine gas — for disinfection; and
orthophosphate — for corrosion control.
Chemicals NOT fed:
hydrofluorosilicic acid (fluoride)
zinc orthophosphate (corrosion control)
ammonia
Wastewater trt: I Physical Chemical
Wastewater trt. type: Dechlorination of filter backwash & wastewater with
gaseous sulphur dioxide and discharge to 250,000
gallon circular clarifier for settling, decant and periodic
discharge of supernatant via use of a joined pipe with
winch depth control. No metering or flow measuring
device is in place. The daily average effluent is
calculated by totaling all of the filter backwashes,
process sample pump totals and sedimentation basin
volume drained for cleaning. Typically the effluent is
estimated over a 7-day period. The decanted
supernatant is discharged 30 feet upstream of the raw
water intake.
Bkwash /reject flow: 0.06 MGD average — currently
< 0.05 MGD after repiping the sample taps back to the
raw water intake, which will reduce the backwash
volume by 7.0 to 7.8%.

A to C: Authorization to Construct issued 9-6-2006 for
gaseous sulphur dioxide dechlorination system.
Sludge Mgmt: After decanting the wastewater in the circular clarifier,
the sludge is pumped as needed by a vertical turbine
pump into a licensed commercial contractor (Brian
Carter) , hauled and disposed of into a designated
discharge port owned and operated by the
Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD). Since MSD only
allows 35,000 gallons per day, the process takes
several days each year.
WWTP location: 50 Sams Road (NCSR 1769); Weaverville 28787
Responsible official: Michael Boaz
Title: Town Manager (as of November 2010)
Official's location: 12 N. Main Street; Weaverville
Mailing address: PO Box 338; Weaverville, NC 28787
Phone numbers
828-645-7116 Michael Boaz (email: [e-mail])
828-645-4877 " — fax
828-645-7116 Larry Sprinkle — Public Works Director
828-658-2417 Water Plant
828-645-4776 Water Plant - fax
828-230-4542 cell Anthony A. Laughter, ORC
(email: [e-mail])
828-891-5295 " - home
Operator information
Certified ORC & grade:
Back-up ORC
Permit information
Date issued:
Expiration date:
Renewal:
Anthony A. Laughter — Cert. # - PC -I
Bill Drown — Cert. # - PC -I
11-1-2005
9-30-2010
Currently under review

Stream information
Stream:
River basin:
Sub -basin:
Quad:
Grid:
Stream classification:
Drainage area sq mi:
Instream Waste Conc.:
Toxicity Testing Conc:
Average stream flow:
Summer 7Q10 cfs:
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
Other information
Directions:
unnamed tributary to Ivy River
French Broad River Basin
04-03-04 (error on permit map)
Mars Hill NC
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ivision of Water Quality
Michael F. Ea le , Gove-nor L
OCT 1 8 2005 i
Mr. Michael Morgan/ATER QUALITY SECTION
Town Manager ASHEVILL.E REGIONAL OFFICE
50 Sams Road
Weaverville, North Carolina 28787
Alan W' KliiekJP1 irector
5, 2005
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OCT 1 0 2005 %!
ASHEVIt;E REGE0I1!PA1 OFFICE
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO085154
Weaverville WTP
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Morgan:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental' Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently.:'
amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on Augusta' s
17, 2005. Note that the TRC limit takes effect May 1, 2007.L I=a
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, conformingto.•
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative''Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please
contact Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
0RIOINAL SIGNED By
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit - -
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 �n.,e�
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NOrthCarollna
Phone: [phone]FAX [phone] / Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Permit NCO085154
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations
promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Weaverville
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Ivy River WTP
50 Sams Road (NCSR 1769)
Weaverville
Buncombe County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the Ivy River in the French Broad 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 November 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2010.
Signed this day October 5, 2005.
OIRIGINAL SIGNED Y
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit NC0085154
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COTTER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of
this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the
exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Weaverville is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a water treatment plant with a discharge of filter -backwash
wastewater. This facility is located at the Ivy River WTP on NCSR 1769 near
Weaverville in Buncombe County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
an unnamed tributary to the Ivy River, classified WS-II CA waters in the French Broad
River Basin.

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Permit NCO085154
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on November 1, 2005 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER;=
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" ,`.LIMITS_;
MONITORING.REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
, Daily ,
Maximum
Measurement
Q Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location'
Flow
Weekly
Estimate
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 mVL
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity)
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &Downstream
Iron
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2
17 yg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions,the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
2. Limit takes effect May 1, 2007. Until then, the Permittee shall monitor TRC [with no effluent limit].
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

dbMichael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 8, 2006
Mr. Michael Morgan
Town Manager
Town of Weaverville
50 Sams Road
Weaverville, North Carolina 28787
Subject: NPDES Permit Correction
Permit Number NCO085154
Ivy River WTP
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Morgan:
The Division issued NPDES permit NCO085154 to the Town on October 5, 2005. In a telephone
conversation between Ms. Wanda Frazier and Ms. Karen Rust and upon further review, it has come to our attention
the sample location for turbidity should be changed to upstream and downstream. This permit correction revises the
sample location.
Enclosed please find the revised permit page. This page should be inserted into your permit and the old one
discarded. This permit modification 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).
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. This permit does not affect the legal requirement to
obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local government permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions, please contact Karen Rust at telephone number [phone], extension 361.
Sincerely,
/ "/ _/";-.
4, ; Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: [phone] Customer Service
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Permit NCO085154
A,1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During th eriod beginning on November 1, 2005 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is au2eci
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discharge fro outfa11001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee ashfied below:
Flow
Weekly
� nfate
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
0 mg/L
2/Month/
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 ml/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity)
50 NTU
eekly
Grab
Iron
/
Monthly\
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2
i
17 Ng/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
/
Monthly
Grail
Effluent
Footnotes: 1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to �ceed 50 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the disch'S a cannot cause
turbidity to increase m the receiving stream.
2. Limit take effect May 1, 2007. Until then, the Permittee shall monitor TRC [with no effl\amo
All sarr�,ples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
Tl erree shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than tts.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. _Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual AvemU I -
The arithmetic mean of all "daily•discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B ass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the ;collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Dav
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 _hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume 'collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point.. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected,over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division'
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection levell'� shall be considered =1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarters Averse (concentration limitl
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
U set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly. designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such -discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Dui to Comply -
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections'.in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more .than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knowing violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(13)(1) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed 510,000 per day for each- day during which the
violation continues, with the maximurn amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages; such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion- of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of thi
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainde
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
'Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b.. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
°l 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 penalfies for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated 'noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (0].
13: Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. .Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up .ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(C)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m)' (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the.use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
a) of this section.
S. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permttee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify. the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as. required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall -be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, Ll, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th 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:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all. data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
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 [40 CFR 122.411.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information', including.
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit _
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request'of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and EntU
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) 0).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to'the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.410) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMK
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6. Twenty-four flour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, 'the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce; eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.410) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported -under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 p) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware 'that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.410) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following.
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any' other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 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 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
0) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine -or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels';
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWsI
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following.
1. Any new introduction of pollutants'into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW 'Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. _Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks Analysis A) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP1 & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (I1WA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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6. Authorization to Construct (A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Insspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports "(PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following.
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summ= (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCRI
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by. the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDS4
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907..
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Wednesday, April 06, 2011 10.36 AM
Mckay, James
Edwards, Roger
NC0085154 Town of Weaverville — Ivy River Water
Treatment Plant permit renewal
85154 a cover page 2011.doc; NC0085154 3-23-11.pdf;
NC0085154 3-24-10. pdf
Attached are the most recent inspections and facility information for NCO085154 Town of Weaverville
— Ivy River Water Treatment Plant.
I talked to the ORC and explained the new permitting strategy that will soon be implemented.
No hurry to renew. Just wanted you to have the most recent info.
Also, the file is missing the following data, if you could serf it?
Thanks,
Wanda
Stream information
Stream:
River basin:
Sub -basin:
Quad:
Grid:
Stream classification:
Drainage area sq mi:
Instream Waste Conc.:
Toxicity Testing Conc:
Average stream flow:
Summer 7Q10 cfs:
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
Wanda Frazier
Email: [e-mail]
unnamed tributary to Ivy River
French Broad River Basin
04-03-04 (error on permit map)
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Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662
Direct line: 828-296-4662
Fax: [phone]
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
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Division of Water Quality
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Governor Director Secretary
April 12, 2010
MICHAEL JAVAN MORGAN
TOWN MANAGER
TOWN OF WEAVERVIILE
PO BOY 338
WEAVERVILLE NC 28787
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO085154
Ivy River WTP
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Morgan:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on April 5, 2010. A member of the NPDES
Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your
permit renewal., You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit
expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Jeff Poupart at
[phone].
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Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
RE: Town of Weaverville
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle:
Please find the enclosed NPDES Permit Application for the Town of Weaverville, North
Carolina for discharges associated with water treatment plants. This is a renewal
application for the Town. Our current NPDES Permit Number is NC0085154. If you
need additional information, please contact Tony Laughter, our water plant operator at
[phone].
Thank you for your help and consideration.
CC: Tony Laughter
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Michael J an Morgan
Weaverville Town Manager
Walter Currie
Council Member
Doug Dearth
Council Member
Doug Jackson
Council Member
Gene Knoefel
Council Member
Dottie Sherrill
Council Member
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INCOO 5 5
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code n ali� - % rl
Telephone Number (ga$) t-0 5 9 ay 1-1
Fax Number
e-mail AddressCo rv- i
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2. Location of facility producing discharge: FF4PTR52010
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3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name
Mailing Address 3
City 1 �E AyG (Z'
State / Zip Code, a ?
Telephone Number (IFAIK)
Fax Number (9d g) eV A5 iq ►-1 Ca
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑
5. Type of treatment plant:
Private
Public ❑
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
9. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water: 1D6-\?NC 2.C-> aU Coo` r.� D� 10
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8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
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9. Number of separate discharge points:
Outfall Identification number(s) C)Q)�
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent [
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs:_ 0 Duration:
11. Plant design potable flowrate \ , MGD
Backwash or reject flow b ,b(DO MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
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13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals, that have the
potential to be discharged. 4 um�N��- C-11111\ 011 �- C.,A.c �3-'s-/r,/
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NPDES PERirii T APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
14. Is this facility located on Indian country?'(check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
➢ Provide a schematic of Fow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
➢ Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-I5:
➢ New applicants must contact the NCDENR Customer Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
➢ Analyses of source water collected
➢ Engineering Alternative Analysis
➢ Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)
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IVY RIVER WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
WASTE WATER SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Ivy River Water Treatment Facility is a 1.5 MGD municipal water treatment
facility. The facility incorporates the use of an up -flow clarifier for pre-treatment of
surface water. After clarifier treatment process is conventional in design.
We have a 250,000 gal waste clarification basin for process and backwash water
collection and clarification. Clarified waste water is decanted via use of joined pipe
with winch depth control. Decant of waste waters are controlled by the following
procedures.
Waste waters collected in waste basin are allowed to settle to acceptable limits
set forth in NPDES permit # 0085154 requirements. Settled water meeting NPDES
requirements are periodically removed by use of winch controlled decant pipe.
Sludge generated in process is pumped (as needed) by vertical turbine pump into a
licensed -contracted waste carrier tanker and hauled to MSD of Buncombe County
for disposal. Disposal is in accordance with North Carolina General Statues
regulating waste disposal.
Daily average effluent is calculated by totaling all filter wash waters, calculated
process sample pump totals and basin volume if drained for cleaning. Typically the
effluent is estimated over a 7 day period. No effluent metering device is in place.
Anthony Laughter, ORC
Ivy River Water Treatment Facility
50 Sams Road,
Weaverville, NC 28787

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the State of North Carolina, having bi5en authorized to observe penodica /weekly/full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Ivy River WTP located on Sams
Road in Buncombe County for the Town of Weaverville, hereby state that, to the best of my
abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sulphur dioxide pursuant to the
fast track application received on August 30, 2006, and in conformity with the
Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature Registration No
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DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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September 6, 2006
Mr. Michael Morgan
Town of Weaverville
P.O. Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 085154AOI
Town of Weaverville
Ivy River WTP
Dechlorination Facilities
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Morgan:
A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was
received on August 30, 2006, by the Division. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existing Ivy River WTP, with discharge of treated
wastewater into Ivy Creek in the French Broad River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sulphur dioxide pursuant to the
fast track application received on August 30, 2006, and in conformity with the
Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO085154 issued October 5, 2005, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No..NC0085154.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
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The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0140, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of
these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be
submitted to the address provided on the form.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by
the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T 15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.

Mr. Michael Morgan
September 6, 2006
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
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Buncombe County HealthMm rtment
Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Michelle McKay, E.I.
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Attention: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
March 22, 2010
Re: Annual Wastewater Performance Report forge , 20.09
Town of Weaverville
NPDES Permit G008'5154:, �
Statement of Access —
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MAR 2 4 H010
The Town of Weaverville,in compliance with DENR 12 month performance
requirements, has issued our January 2009 through December 2009 report. As required,
3 copies are enclosed. This report is posted on the Town of Weaverville Information
Center board, located Main Street entrance to Weaverville Town Hall. The Information
Center is known as a main source for current events and information. We also enclosed
the report in the Town of Weaverville Focus newsletter. Copies will also be available by
contacting the Ivy River Water Treatment Facility. Questions or comments can be
directed to Anthony A. Laughter, ORC at 828-658-2417
To the best of my knowledge and ability the Town of Weaverville Annual Wastewater
Performance Report is accurate, complete and meets the requirements for compliance.
Sincerely,
Anthony Laughter, Nc
Certificate # 27877 Grade 1 Physical/Chemical
Ivy River Water Treatment Facility
50 Sams Road
Weaverville, N.C. 29787
cc. Michael Ja Van Morgan, Town Manager
Larry Sprinkle, Public Works Director

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Operator in Responsible Charge: Anthony Alan Laughter
House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, was ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly on July
20, 1999 and signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. This legislation has placed significant new
reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems.
The Ivy River Water Treatment Facility requires the use of a wastewater collection, treatment and disposal.
system. Facility wastewater is generated by filter backwashing, process settling of sediment in collection basins
and general testing procedures during drinking water production. All of the wastewater generated at the facility
is regulated by the State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of
Water Quality and must meet stringent quality limits. These limits are set to protect the Environment from poor
quality discharge from waste treatment facilities. Our wastewater is piped to a containment basin, treated if
needed and settled to yield clean water on top. This top clean water is drawn off the top and piped to an
unnamed tributary located by Sams Road SR 1767 and flows into the Ivy River. This process is known as
decanting the supernate. The settled sludge is pumped from the waste basin into a tanker and disposed of in
accordance with G.S. 143-215.1. The following report is a summary of the performance of our wastewater
treatment facility and includes specific data established over the last 12 month period of January 2009 through
December 2009.
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NPDES: National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
Upstream: A sample point above our wastewater discharge point that will establish current receptor stream
condition prior to addition of our discharged wastewater.
Downstream: A sample point below our discharge point that will establish the effect our discharged water has
on the receptor stream
Effluent: The point of discharge of our wastewater where it actually enters the receptor stream.
NTU: ' Numerical units descriptive of water quality. Example: Water with an NTU 5.0 or above is detectable to
average person as being a little "dirty.
Violation: Exceeding any set water quality standard
Sludge: Sediment which is the result of chemical treatment and settled particles.
Total Suspended Solids: ( TSS ) Residue remaining after lab evaporation of water from a specific volume of
water sample.
Settable Solids: (SS). Volume of particulate measured in milligrams per liter of effluent water after 1 hour
settling time in a one liter cone shaped cylinder:
Flow: The measurable amount of water discharged from treatment basin into the, receptor stream.

Effluent Parameters mandated _ our Permit requirements: Permit ® __ I through 09/2010
PARAMETER LIMIT IVY RIVER - REPORTING /RESULTS
1. Chlorine 17 ug/1 6.3 ug/1
2. TSS 30 mg/1 monthly average 1.1 mg/l monthly average
TSS 45 mg/l daily max 9.0 mg/1 day max
3 . S S 0.1 ml/1. monthly average 0.0 ml/1 monthly average
SS 0.2 ml/1 daily max 0.0 ml/1 day max
( ug/1= micrograms per liter, mg/l= milligrams per liter, ml/1= milliliters per liter)
Other testing mandated by permit include Iron and Aluminum. Due to the nature of our process these two
parameters do not currently have limits. For this reporting period our monthly average for. Aluminum, .26 mg/l,
Iron, 0.056 mg/l.
Effluent Flow: Average Daily Discharge Flow of 59,000 gallons.
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Effluent Turbidity (NTU) Parameters have regulatory limits based on outfall receiving water in its natural state.
This can change daily due weather, stream flow and other natural conditions not associated with waste
treatment facility operation.
12 MONTH AVERAGES
UPSTREAM
6.1 NTU
DOWNSTREAM
2.8 NTU
Note: NPDES Permit allows our, discharge of waste basin water to increase DOWNSTREAM water clarity to
50 turbid units. If receiving stream turbidity is 50 or above, due to natural background conditions, our effluent
outfall cannot increase receiving stream turbid units. Our outfall decreased the receiving waters turbidity by an
annual average of 3.3 turbidity units during the 2009 reporting/monitoring period. The decreased NTU is the.
result of our lower turbidity waste effluent blending with the higher turbidity receiving waters yielding
improved water clarity.
During the Reporting Period January 1 through December 31, 2009, our waste water operations received no
violations of standards/limits specified in our NPDES permit.
System Modifications Required by Permit:
NPDES rule changes initiated a mandated reduction of chlorine in waste water effluents. In March of 2007,
the Town of Weaverville installed and began operation of an engineered waste water dechlorination system.
This system meets new NPDES Permit requirements to maintain an outfall effluent chlorine residual of 17
micrograms (ug/1) or less.
A copy of this report will be.included in the Town of Weaverville monthly newsletter. Additional
information regarding wastewater operations can be directed to the ORC listed below.
To the best of my knowledge and ability this report is accurate and complete and meets the intent of
NCDENR, NPDES Wastewater Annual Report requirement.
Anthony A. Laughter, Supervisor
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
Ivy River Water and Wastewater Operations
828-658-2417

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Re: Town of Weaverville Permittee Change NPDES NC 0085154 and other DWQ Permits of Record.
Dina,
As we discussed in our phone conversation November 16, 2010, please be advised that Michael J.V.
Morgan, Town Manager, Permitte/Owner of Record has left the Town of Weaverville. Mr. Morgan was
not available to sign Permit 0085154 October 2010 DWQ Form MR-1. From our conservation I also
understand he is the registered signature of record for other Town of Weaverville DWQ business. I am
only familiar with and ORC for NPDES NC 0085154. Weaverville has employed a new Town Manager,
Mr. Michael Boaz . He assumes all responsibilities of former Town Manager Michael J.V. Morgan
including DWQ Permitte/Owner of Record and authority signature for all DWQ related issues. Attached
you will find a completed Surface Water Protections Section Permit Name/Ownership Change Form.
Pending these changes and in order to maintain submittal regulatory compliance I have asked new Town
Manager Michael Boaz to sign the October 2010 DWQ MR-1 forms and will mail the reports on
November 18, 2010. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Anthony A. Laughter, ORC
Ivy River Water Treatment Facility
828-658-2417
Cc; Janet Kentwell, DWQ Asheville Regional Office

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Uj Dee Freeman, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
I. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested.
NPDES Permit (or) Certificate of Coverage
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II. Permit status prior to status change.
a. Permit issued to (company name): �t o N �� W EP►,j6P ViLl,&
b. Person legally responsible for permit: Zy 'rn,p,\ CIA
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III. Please provide the following for the requested change (revised permit).
a. Request for change is a result of: ❑ Change in ownership of the facility
❑X Name change of the facility or owner
elf other please explain:
b. Permit issued to (company name):
c. Person legally responsible for permit
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PERMIT NAMEIOWNERS CHANGE FORM
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IV. Permit contact information (if different from the person legally responsible for the permit)
Permit contact:
First MI Last
Title
Mailing Address
City State Zip
( )
Phone E-mail Address
V. Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same industrial activities conducted prior
to this ownership or name change?
9 Yes
❑ No (please explain)
VI. Required Items: THIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS
ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING:
❑ This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership change
requests.
❑ Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contract deed,
or a bill of sale) is required for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are
not sufficient for an ownership change.
The certifications below must be completed and signed by both the permit holder prior to the change, and
the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request, the signed
Applicant's Certification is sufficient.
PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change):
I, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed 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 is not included, this application package will be
returned as incomplete.
Signature Date
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Ta w•.s (1n is 1 C_.
I, , SAOa this app ication for a name/ownership change has been reviewed 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 is not included, this application package will be
returned as incomplete.
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PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION 713AC GE �D•_ � �� 1� � �1 � „L
Division of Water Quality :> ,
Surface Water Protection Section : ; I `
2010
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Dee Freeman
Governor Director
Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
March 30, 2010
Mr. Michael J. Morgan
Town of Weaverville
PO Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ivy River WTP Wastewater Facility
Permit No: NCO085154
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Morgan:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on March 24, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
NC0085154.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Fra2ier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
CC' Central Files
sfeville�Files
S:\SWP\Buncombe\Wastewater\Municipal\Ivy River (Weaverville) WTP 85154\CEI.3-24-10.doc
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NoMiCarolina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Natural&
Internet: www.ncwatergualitV.org
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 1 51 31 N00085154 Ill 121 10/03/24 117 181 Cl 191 SI 20I 11
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1 16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA - Reserved ------
671 1.0 169 701 31 711 1 721 NJ 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:00 AM 10/03/24
05/11/01
Ivy River WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Sam' s Rd NCSR 1769
Weaverville NC 28787
11.00 AM 10/03/24
10/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Anthony Alan Laughter/ORC/828-658-2417/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Michael Javan Morgan,PO Box 338 Weaverville NC 28787//828-645-7116/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters .
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO085154 I11 121
10/03/24 117 181
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
FACILITY DESCRIPTION:
The Town of Weaverville's Ivy River Water Treatment Plant (on-line in 1997) is classified as a
Class I Physical Chemical wastewater treatment facility, which discharges filter backwash
wastewater from the Water Treatment Plant.
The wastewater facility feeds sulfur dioxide gas for dechlorination, prior to discharge from a
single 250,000 gallon concrete settling basin. The decanted supernatant is discharged 30 feet
upstream of the raw water intake. This supernatant contains residuals of alum, polyaluminum
chloride polymer (DeIPAC 2020), 12% sodium hydroxide and orthophosphate. The settled solids are
pumped from the settling tank by a private contractor and hauled to MSD.
PERMIT / INSPECTION / LOG:
.A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was
conducted on 7-6-07 by Janet Cantwell.
The permit expires on September 30, 2010. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to
expiration (due March 30, 2010). A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
The daily operator log was present on -site and had good notation of daily events, required
testing and sample results.
EFFLUENT DATA:
The settleable solids were < 0.1 ml/I.
The total residual chlorine was < 10 ug/l.
This system discharges — 2-3 days per week.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY:
Mr. Tony Laughter, ORC, assisted in the inspection and appears to be operating and
maintaining the facility very well.
The effluent appeared to be in compliance with permit limits.
Page # 2

Permit: N00085154
Inspection Date: 03/24/2010
Owner -Facility: Ivy River WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge
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Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
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Type of system ? Gas
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
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Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
December 8, 2009
5396
Mr. Anthony A. Laughter
Town of Weaverville, Ivy River WTP
PO Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787-
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
Dear Mr. Laughter:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215-
.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified
environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and
2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review
this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your
certification needs.
Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Pat Donnelly
Certification Branch Manager
Laboratory Section
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DENR DWQ Laboratory Section NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory certification Branch
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER UALITY
LABORATORY CERT0CATION PROGRAM
In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800:
TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE, IVY RIVER WTP
Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for
compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations.
By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate.
This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures,
records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable.
This certificate shall be valid until December31, 2010
Certificate N 5396
Pat Donnelly

Attachment I
North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
Lab Name: Town of Weaverville, Ivy River WTP Certificate Number: 5396
Address: PO Box 338 Effective Date: 01/01/2010
Weaverville, NC 28787- Expiration Date: 12/31/2010
Date of Last Amendment:
The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 21-1.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below.
CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
INORGANICS
RESIDUAL CHLORINE
Std Method 4500 Cl G
RESIDUE SETTLEABLE
Std Method 2540F
This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are
subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 21-1.0807.

`V8 - Town of Weaverville e-
Annual Wastewater Facility Report_.,;,:
Permittee : Town of Weaverville RnFEC 0 �i Permitted Facility : I River Water Treatment Facility
Permit # NCS- � 54 Phone # [phone] 2009
Operator in Responsible Charge: Anthony Alan Laught r i J
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, was ratified by the North Carolina General.Assembly on July
20, 1999 and signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. This legislation has placed significant new
reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems.
The Ivy River Water Treatment Facility requires the use of a wastewater collection, treatment and disposal
system. Facility wastewater is generated by filter backwashing, process settling of sediment in collection basins
and general testing procedures during drinking water production. All of the wastewater generated at the facility
is regulated by the State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of
Water Quality and must meet stringent quality limits. These limits are set to protect the Environment from poor
quality discharge from waste treatment facilities. Our wastewater is piped to a containment basin, treated if
needed and settled to yield clean water on top. This top clean water is drawn off the top and piped to an
unnamed tributary located by Sams Road SR 1767 and flows into the Ivy River. This:process is known as
decanting the supernate. The settled sludge is pumped from the waste basin into a tanker and disposed of in
accordance with G.S. 143-215.1. The following report is a summary of the performance of our wastewater
treatment facility and includes specific data established over the last 12 month period of January'2008 through
December 2008.
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TERMS: RL;%�,-�
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NPDES: National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
AFR - 7 2009
Upstream: A sample point above our wastewater discharge point that will establish current receptor stream
condition prior to addition of our discharged wastewater. D E N R - \VATE R QUALITY
Downstream: A sample point below our discharge point that will establis@4 e&QW @ c &WNCrr J*s
on the receptor stream
Effluent: The point of discharge of our wastewater where it actually enters the receptor stream.
NTU: Numerical units descriptive of water quality. Example: Water with an NTU 5.0 or above is detectable to
average person as being a little "dirty.
Violation: Exceeding any set water quality standard
Sludge: Sediment which is the result of chemical treatment and settled particles.
Total Suspended Solids: ( TSS ) Residue remaining after lab evaporation of water from a specific volume of
water sample.
Settable Solids: (SS) Volume of particulate measured in milligrams per liter of effluent water after 1 hour
settling time in a one liter cone shaped cylinder.
Flow: The measurable amount of water discharged from treatment basin into the receptor stream.

fluent Parameters mandated , f,9)ur Permit requirements: Permit va',__ through 09/2010
PARAMETER LIMIT IVY RIVER - REPORTING /RESULTS
1. Chlorine 17 ug/1 10.8 ug/1
2. TSS 30 mg/1 monthly average 1.5 mg/1 monthly average
TSS 45 mg/1 daily max 7.8 mg/1 day max
3. SS 0.1 ml/1 monthly average 0.0 mlll monthly average
SS 0.2 ml/1 daily max 0.0 ml/1 day max
( ug/1= micrograms per liter, mg/l= milligrams per liter, ml/1= milliliters per liter )
Other testing mandated by permit include Iron and Aluminum. Due to the nature of our process these two
parameters do not currently have limits. For this reporting period our monthly average for Aluminum, .33 mg/l,
Iron, 0.049 mg/l. .
Effluent Turbidity (NTU) Parameters have regulatory limits based on outfall receiving water in its natural state.
This can change daily due weather, stream flow and other natural conditions not associated with waste
treatment facility operation.
12 MONTH AVERAGES
UPSTREAM
4.6 NTU
DOWNSTREAM
1.6 NTU
Note: NPDES Permit allows 'our discharge of waste basin water to increase DOWNSTREAM water clarity to
50 turbid units. If receiving stream turbidity is 50 or above, due to natural background conditions, our effluent
outfall cannot increase receiving stream turbid units. Our outfall decreased the receiving waters turbidity by an
annual average of 3.0 turbidity units` during the 2008 reporting/monitoring period. The decreased NTU is the
result of our lower turbidity waste effluent blending with the higher turbidity receiving waters yielding
improved water clarity.
During the Reporting Period January 1 through December 31, 2008, our waste water operations received no
violations of standards/limits specified in our NPDES permit.
System Modifications Required by Permit:
NPDES rule changes initiated a mandated reduction of chlorine in waste water effluents. In March of 2007,
the Town of Weaverville installed and began operation of an engineered waste water dechlorination system.
This system meets new NPDES Permit requirements to maintain an outfall effluent chlorine residual of 17
micrograms (ug/1) or less.
A copy of this report will be included in the Town of Weaverville monthly newsletter. Additional
information regarding wastewater operations can be directed to the ORC listed below.
To the best of my knowledge and ability this report is accurate and complete and meets the intent of
NCDENR, NPDES Wastewater Annual Report requirement.
Anthony A. Laughter, Supervisor
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
Ivy River Water and Wastewater Operations

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
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Mr. Anthony Laughter
Town Weaverville — Ivy River WTP
P.O. Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787
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Director
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SUBJECT: North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification (NC WW/GW LC)
Maintenance Inspection
Dear Mr. Laughter:
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on January 27, 2009 by Mr. Jason M. Smith. Where
finding(s) are cited in this report, a response is required. Within thirty days of receipt, please supply this office
with a written item for item description of how these finding(s) were corrected. If the finding(s) cited in the
enclosed report are not corrected, enforcement actions may be recommended. For certification maintenance,
your laboratory must continue to carry out the requirements set forth in.15A NCAC 2H .0800.
Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested from this office. Thank you
for your cooperation during the inspection. If you wish to obtain an electronic copy of this report by email, or if
you have questions or need additional information please contact me at 828-296-4677.
Sincerely,
Gary 7Fancies
Unit Supervisor
Laboratory Section
CC: Asheville Regional Office
Jason M. Smith
DENR DWQ Laboratory Section NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Branch One
1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623 NorthCarolina
Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road. Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-6445
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.dwqiab.org
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LABORATORY NAME:
NPDES PERMIT #:
ADDRESS:
CERTIFICATE #:
DATE OF INSPECTION:
TYPE OF INSPECTION:
AUDITOR:
LOCAL PERSON CONTACTED:
INTRODUCTION:
On -Site Inspection Report
Town of Weaverville - Ivy River WTP
NCO085154
P.O. Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787
5396
January 27, 2009
Field Maintenance
Jason Smith
Anthony Laughter
This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for
the analysis of environmental samples.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The laboratory is spacious and well equipped. All equipment is well maintained. Records are well kept
and most data appeared accurate. The staff are to be commended for making changes to procedure and
documentation based upon atterfdance of a meeting about changes in North Carolina Wastewater/
Groundwater Laboratory Certification (NC WW/GW LC) policies.
FINDINGS, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Total Residual Chlorine - Standard Methods, 20'h Edition, 4500 CI G
A. Finding: The daily calibration check is analyzed on the wrong standard curve.
Requirement: Instruments are to be calibrated or a calibration check must be performed prior
to analysis of samples each day compliance monitoring is performed. Calibration checks must
be for the standard curve and/or program used for sample analysis. It is only necessary to
verify the gel or sealed liquid standard which falls within the concentration range of the standard
curve used to measure sample concentrations. For example, if you are measuring samples
against a low range curve, a 200 pg/L standard would be verified, and not the 800 pg/L
standard since the 800 pg/L standard would be measured using a high range curve. Ref:
Technical Assistance for Field Analysis of Total Residual Chlorine, Rev. 08/2008.
Comment: Purchased ."Gel -type" or sealed liquid ampoule standards may be used for .daily
calibration verification only. These standards must be verified initially and every 12 months
thereafter, with the standard curve. The assigned values will be- used for the next twelve months,
or until a new standard curve verification is performed. The gel/liquid standard verification must be
performed for each instrument on which they are to be used. If multiple instruments and/or
standard sets are used, each must have assigned values specific for the instrument and standard
set.

IV.
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#5396 Town of Weaverville - Ivy River WTP
B. Finding: The range of the annual curve verification was 10-60 pg/L. While this range brackets the
concentrations of all routine samples analyzed, it does not bracket the concentration of the daily
calibration check or annual Proficiency Testing samples.
Requirement: The concentrations of the calibration standards must bracket the concentrations of
the samples analyzed. Ref: Technical Assistance for Field Analysis of Total Residual Chlorine,
Rev. 08/2008.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the annual curve verification be performed using the
following concentrations: 10, 25, 50, 200, and 400 lig/L.
C. Finding: Values less than the established minimum reporting level are reported.
Requirement: The concentrations of the calibration standards must bracket the concentrations of
the samples analyzed. One of the standards must have a concentration equal to or below the
lower reporting concentration for Total Residual Chlorine. For example, if the laboratory chooses
to have a lower reporting limit of 10 pg/L for residual chlorine, you must analyze at least 10 pg/L
and report lower concentrations as < 10 pg/L. Ref: Technical Assistance for Field Analysis of
Total Residual Chlorine, Rev. 08/2008.
PAPER TRAIL INVESTIGATION:
The paper trail consisted of comparing laboratory bench sheets and contract lab reports to Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. Data were
reviewed for the following months: February, March, and July, 2008: The following error was noted:
Date
Parameter
Location
Contract Lab Result
Value on DMR
02/04/2008
Iron
Effluent
71.9 pg/L
0.719 mg/L
In order to avoid questions of legality, it is recommended that you contact the appropriate Regional
Office for guidance as to whether an amended Discharge Monitoring Report will be required. A copy of
this report will be forwarded to the Regional Office.
V. CONCLUSIONS:
Correcting the above -cited findings and implementing the recommendation will help this lab to produce
quality data and meet certification requirements. The inspector would like to thank the staff for its
assistance during the inspection and data review process. Please respond to all findings.
Report prepared by: Jason Smith
Report reviewed by: Jeffrey R. Adams
Date: February 6, 2009
Date: February 6, 2009

Mr. Michael J. Morgan,
Town of Weaverville
P.O. Box 338
-- Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department vironment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
August 2, 2007
Town Manager
Weaverville, North Carolina 28787
Dear Mr. Morgan:
Asheville Regional Office
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SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Ivy River Water Treatment Plant
Permit No: NCO085154
Buncombe County
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection .conducted on July 6, 2007. The facility appeared to be in compliance with
permit NC0085154. Records were neatly kept and the facility was clean and well -
maintained. Mr. Laughter is doing a fine job of operating this facility.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext.
4667.
Sincerely,
anet Ca
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
WQ Central Files w/ attachment
Anthony Laughter/ORC w/ attachment
NorthCarolina
Naiura!!y
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 151 31 N0O085154 111 121 07/07/06 117 181CI 191 SI 20I
Remarks
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I I I I 11 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I III I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I 116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA -------------- -------- --- Reserved ----------------------
- 67I 169 70I I 711 I 72 I N I 73I _LJ I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Ivy River WTP
10:15 AM 07/07/06
05/11/01
Sam's Rd NCSR 1769
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Weaverville NC 28787
11:20 AM 07/07/06
10/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Michael Javan Morgan,PO Box 338 Weaverville NC 28787//828-645-7116/ontacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports ® Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
ignature of P6F19yernent. A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO085154 I11 12I 07/07/06 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Tony Laughter/ORC assisted in the inspection of this facility.
The previous compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on Apr it 24, 2006 by Janet Cantwell.
A review of the files indicates that the permit expires September 30, 2010.
The facility was clean and well -maintained and the records were neat and organized.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO085154 Owner - Facility: Ivy River WTP
Inspection Date: 07/06/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Yes
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Comment:
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
n
Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Permit: NC0085154
Inspection Date: 07/06/2007
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Owner - Facility: Ivy River WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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5396
Mr. Anthony A. Laughter
Town of Weaverville, Ivy River WTP
PO Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787-
Michael F Easley, Governor
William G Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
December 14, 2006
Alan W Klimek, P E Director
Division or Water Quality
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ASHEVI_LE F[CiC'PdAL uFFICE
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY -
Dear Mr.. Laughter:
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS
143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform
specified environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B
.0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100, .0200, ..0300, and 2N ,0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please
review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet
your certification needs.
Please contact your assigned inspector Gary Francies at [phone], if you have questions or need
additional information.
Sincerely,
Pat Donnelly
Branch Manager
Enclosures
cc: Gary Francies
Asheville Regional Office
Npjt1tCarolina
atirrrrUjf
Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: w%v%v.d%etLlab.nre Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh, NC 27607 Fax [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
In accordance with the provisions ofN.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800:
Field Parameter Only
LQ
QUAM vl��<cs�
TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE. IVY RIVER WTP
Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysts as listed on Attachment I and report monitonng data to DWQ for
compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations.
By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate.
This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures,
records, and p►oficfency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable.
This certificate shall be valid until December31, 2007
Certificate No. 5396 l f
Pat Donnelly

Attachment
North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
Lab Name: Town of Weaverville, Ivy River WTP
Address: Certificate Number: 5396
PO Box 338 Effective Date:
Weaverville, NC 28787- 01101/2007
Expiration Date: 12/31/2007
Date of Last Amendment:
The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 21-1.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below.
CERTIFIED PARAMETERS T�' '—
INORGANICS --,
RESIDUAL CHLORINE
EPA Method 330 5
RESIDUE SETTLEABLE
EPA Method 160 5
This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology. and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples Laboratories are
subject to civil penalties and/or decedificalion for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 2H 0807

MEMO TO THE FILE
RE:
COUNTY:
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FROM:
NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY. -WATER QUALITY SECTION

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Mary `Kett" Stroud, Mayor
July 4, 2006
,Q;obun of Veaberbille
Roger C.Edwards
Regional Supervisor
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
2090 U.S. Highway 70,
Swannanoa, N.C., 28778
A Good Place For Your Home
P.O. BOX 338 • WEAVERVILLE, NC 28787
[phone] • Fax [phone]
Website: Weaverville.Net
Re: Notice of Violation
NOV-2006-MV0112
Ivy River WTP
Permit No. NCO085154
Marcie D. Nisbeth
Council Member
Dottie Sherrill
Council Member
Harold Payne
Council Member
Don Hallingse
Council Member
A] Root
Council Member
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l J U L 7 2006 _.:'
Dear Mr. Edwards,
I am in receipt of the above violation notice and in response have reviewed my records
of April, 2006 monitoring. This was my findings: I spilled my coffee on the original
report, as I finalized it for Mr. Michael JV Morgan's signature and subsequent mailing. In
need to transfer results data to a "clean" form I mistakenly transferred Total Suspended
Residue data to the Fecal Coliform column. I contacted Mr. James Reid as directed in the
violation notice and informed him of my error. Per his direction I immediately prepared
and submitted an amended report. As I informed Mr. Reid, the Ivy River Facility has
from our permit history, performed Total Suspended Residue testing, on a weekly basis.
Our permit requires two per month. My actions to correct this will be to avoid coffee
when working with these important documents, and be more cautious of errors in
transferring data.
I also informed Mr. Reid of the addressee being incorrect on the Notice of Violation.
Mr. R Lee Matthews, Jr. left Weaverville association in 1990 or 1991, according to Town
Manager Michael J.V. Morgan. I also asked Mr. Morgan if Mr. Matthews was ever
involved in our permitting process and to his recall he was not. I have never received any
documents addressed to the attention of Mr. Matthews in my nine years employment with
the Town of Weaverville. Mr. Reid said he would look into it and correct that
information.
If I can be of any further assistance in this matter please contact me at the Ivy River
WTP 828-658-2417 or my work cell 828-230-4542.
Sincerely,
Anthony Alaughter, ORC
Ivy River WTP
cc: Larry Sprinkle, Weaverville Public Works Director
Michael J.V. Morgan, Weaverville Town Manager

0'F WAIFh Michael F. Easley, Govemor
�TQ W }ia Ross Jr., Secretary
`0 ; r' ' North Car t" f nn F�epa ent f Environmenand Natural Resources
AI n VKlimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
0 Asheville Regional Office
5
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
4.
June 9, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
R Lee Matthews, Jr
Town of Weaverville
PO Box 338
Weaverville NC 28787
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2006-MV0112
Permit No. NCO085154
Ivy River WTP
Buncombe County
Dear Mr Matthews, Jr:
A review of Ivy River WTP's monitoring report for April 2006 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Total Suspended Residue
April, 2006
2 per month
No data reported
Remedial actions should be taken, to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office
within 30 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please contact
Mr. James Reid at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure
cc: WQ Central Files
Compliance Oversight, Danny Smith
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 828/296-4500 (Telephone) 828/299-7043(Fax) Customer Service 877-623-6748
Nose Carolina
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Michael F: ,Easley -Governor.,..
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Alan W KLkPE.ru[caes
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.Division.ofWater_Quality
Asheville Reoional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
April 27,' 2006
Michael Morgan, Town Manager
Town of Weaverville
P.O. Box 338
Weaverville, North Carolina 28787
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation
Inspection
Status: Compliant
Town of Weaverville
Ivy River Water Treatment
Plant
Permit # NCO085154
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Morgan:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on April 24, 2006. The facility appeared to be in compliance
with Permit # NCO085154 and is well -maintained and operated.
The assistance of Tim. Gauthier was appreciated during the inspection of the
facility.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext.
4667.
Sincerely,
_Ianet Can well
Environmental Technician
Enclosure
cc- N.PDES--Central Files
�eville-Files
Anthony A. Laughter,'ORC
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
Form Approved.
CPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 151 31 N00085154 I11 12106/04/24 117 181CI 1915I 20I II
Remarks
21111.111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA -Reserved ---
67I 169 701 41 711 I 721 NJ 731 I 174 75I I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Ivy River WTP
02:15 PM 06/04/24
05/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Sam' s Rd NCSR 1769
Weaverville NC 28787
03:00 PM 06/04/24
10/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Ofticialrritle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Michael Javan Morgan,PO Box 338 Weaverville NC 28787//828-645-7116/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Sludge Handling Disposal ® Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of>Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cantwell f / - ' `� ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO085154 I11 12I 06/04/24 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Tim Gauthier of the facility assisted in the inspection of the water treatment plant.
The basins are cleaned @ every three months.
There was no discharge to the receiving stream at the time of the inspection.
Monitoring reports and records were well organized. The facility was clean, organized, and well
maintained.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO085154 Owner - Facility: Ivy River WTP
Inspection Date: 04/24/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
n
■
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
❑
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
n
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
n
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Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
n.
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n
n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
n
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Comment:
The records were well -organized.
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
MOOD
Page # 3

Permit: NCO085154
Inspection Date: 04/24/2006'
Owner - Facility: Ivy River 1NrP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ rl fl
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
The facility appears to be very well -maintained.
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• Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box •