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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 : '' t " - "f .. Secretary
Joseph Martin
Director ::.._... `
Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District
P.O. Box 8452
Asheville, NC 28814
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit Renewal
NCO083178
Sugarcamp Fork WTP
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Martin:
The Division of Water Quality (Division) personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the
subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. It 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 two changes to this final permit from the draft permit sent to you on March 14, 2012. Flow measurement has
reverted to the old permit, with the requirement to record discharge duration in addition to the instantaneous flow rate so
that total gallons per day can be calculated. The limits on Total Aluminum have been re-evaluated and removed.
Monitoring is changed to Quarterly. The following changes have been made from the current permit:
+r In accordance with our permitting strategy for Conventional Water Treatment facilities,
monitoring and limits have been removed from the permit for Settleable Solids.
+ Monitoring for Total Iron and Total Aluminum has been changed to Quarterly with no limits as
a result of a review of DMRs.
+ 2/ Month monitoring has been added for pH, with limits.
w Quarterly monitoring for Total Copper and Total Zinc has been added in accordance with our
permitting strategy for conventional water treatment plants.
-8 Monitoring for Total Residual Chlorine is changed to 2/ Month.
* Monitoring for Turbidity is changed to Monthly.
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
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* The TRC footnc as been updated in accordance with of ;nnitting strategy.
* Monitoring for metals, TRC and Fluoride should coincide with Toxicity Testing.
+ A permit reopener clause has been removed from the permit draft.
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 within thirty (30) days after receiving this letter. Your request must
take the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and must be
filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714.
Unless such demand is made, this permit remains final and binding.
This permit is not transferable except after notifying the Division of Water Quality. The Division may modify and re-
issue, or revoke this permit. Please notice that this permit does not affect your legal obligation to obtain other permits
required by the Division of Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or other
federal or local governments.
If you have questions, or if we can be of further service, please contact Jim McKay at [e-mail] or call
[phone].
Sincerely,
?911 Charles Wakild, P.E.
Enclosure: NPDES Permit FINAL NC0083178 Sugarcamp Fork WTP
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Surface. Water Pr_o_tection with Fact Sheet ,
NPDES Unit
Central Files
Aquatic Toxicology, Susan Meadows - via email

Permit NCO083178
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
Woodfin Sanitary Water & Sewer District
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Sugarcamp Fork WTP
NCSR 2115
Weaverville
Buncombe County
to receiving waters designated as Reems Creek 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 August 1, 2012.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2015.
Signed this day June 15, 2012.
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Permit NC0083178
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 Woodfm Sanitary Water & Sewer District is hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate a water treatment plant with a discharge of filter -backwash wastewater.
This facility is located at the Sugarcamp Fork WTP on NCSR 2115 near Weaverville in
Buncombe County. This conventional water treatment plant produces potable water at a rate
of 2.0 MGD. Filter backwash water and clarifier flush water average flowrate is less than
0.050 MGD. Treatment consists of one concrete lined sludge settling lagoon and
dechlorination. Clarified water decants to Reems Creek.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
Reems Creek, classified C-Trout waters in the French Broad River Basin.
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Permit NCO083178
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
from outfa11001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous 1
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
pH
6.0 SU < pH < 9.0 SU
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 2
28 µg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity
Monthly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Total Aluminum
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron .
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity
Monitoring 4
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The duration of discharge must be recorded in order to calculate total discharge quantity per day
2. Limit and monitoring apply only if chlorine or chlorine derivatives are used for disinfection. 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. Parameter should be sampled in conjunction with Quarterly Toxicity Testing.
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia Pass/Fail monitoring at 8%): January, April, July & October (see Part I. 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.

Pen -nit NCO083178
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 8%. 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 pennit 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: NC DENR / DWQ / 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 maybe
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 Pen- ittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
pen -nit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing 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 II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part 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
infiingement 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 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 infonmation, 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 Penmittee 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. Sig_natoa 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 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
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 offines 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. at.
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 Pennittee 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.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)1: 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 021-1.0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
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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.nedenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.411.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Pennittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E ReportinjZ 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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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.S 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(l)(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. Availabilit o�ports
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 2011-3941, 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 defmitions in Part H 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. 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 II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
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 403.91
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.S.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent 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'liinits are
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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, 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 lim its
from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 1437215.67(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 (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW lnspection & Monitoring; of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection„ surveillance,, and monitoring activities as described in its. Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] 'The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (S'IUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and
c. At, least once per year; document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitoring, and id 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
122.440j)(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 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 reportto 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 periodicallyto 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 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 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment. Program. Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non -Compliance. Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (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
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 retainfor a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with.
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [I 5A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and..0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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Environmental Quality
March 27, 2017
Mr. Joseph Martin, Director
Woodford Sanitary Water and Sewer District
P.O. Box 8452
Asheville, NC-28814
Permit Flow Monitoring Requirements for
Continuous Flow Totalizing Device
NPDES Application NCG590012 �,�
Woodfind Sanitary Water and Sewer District
Sugarcamp Fork WTP
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Martin:
ROY COOPER
Governor
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In accordance with general permit NCG590000, facilities with a design discharge flow or a maximum
monthly average discharge flow recorded during the past three (3) years that greater than 0.05 MGD shall
continuously record the effluent discharge. The water treatment plant has a design backwash flow of
0.050 MGD and a maximum monthly average flow of 0.0506 MGD. Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer
District is hereby required to continuously record the effluent discharge.
The Division understands that the Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District WTP has installed a
continuous flow meter that records with a totalizing device. In accordance with 15i NCAC,.,02B ..0505rf''b)
(1), all water pollution control facilities shall install, operate, and maintain continuous flow measuring
devices or totalizing devices. Therefore, continuous flow measurement can include totalizing devices.
Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District WTP has inquired about the requirements for calibration of
totalizing devices. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0505 (b) (1) and general permit NCG59000 Part
H Section D. (3.), continuous recording devices or totalizing devices must meet the following conditions:
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.
On -site calibration would be the preferred method, but it is our understanding that totalizing devices may
have to be shipped to the manufacture for calibration. Please note that General Permit Part 11, Section A.
gives exceptions to when continuous flow measurement can be interrupted:
Nothing Compares !:.�
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-707-9000

Mr. Martin
March 27, 2017
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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.
Removal of a totalizing devices for calibration is an infrequent maintenance activity. During such time,
flow monitoring may be an estimate or instantaneous. For instantaneous flow monitoring, the duration of
the discharge must be reported on the DMR in addition to the total flow. This can be reported in the
comments section of eDMR. The removal of a totalizing device for calibration must also be reported in
the eDMR comments section.
If you have any questions about this letter or your permit, please contact Derek Denard at 919-807-6307
or via e-mail at [e-mail].
cer ly,
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., hector
Division of Water Resources
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PAT MCCRORY
Govemor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Seereiary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
March 21, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL 7013 2630 00018998 4377
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Joseph Martin
Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District
P.O. Box 8452
Asheville, NC 28814
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NPDES Application NCO083178
Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District WTP
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Martin:
On August 1, 2014 the Division of Water Resources (DVYR) issued a General Permit NPDES permit
(NCG590000) for wastewaters from Greensand and Conventional type water treatment plants. This
permit was developed to expedite the issuance and reissuance of these types of permits.
Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District's existing Individual NPDES permit for its Water Treatment
Plant (WTP) is up for renewal and qualifies for coverage under this new General Permit. The annual
permit fee for the general permit is $100 verses $860 for an individual permit and monitoring is less
frequent than that listed in your current permit.
Similar to Individual NPDES permits; general permits expire every five years but can be renewed by
completing a short and simple general permit renewal form. The General Permit is reissued every five
years and is sent to -all the Permittees covered under it, all at the same time.
To switch to the General permit, Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District will need to make a written
request to DWR. Please note, the issuance of the General Permit would require the recession of your
individual permit. The Division suggests that you review the attached file containing the General Permit
- NCG590000 and decide whether you would like the Division to renew the individual permit or proceed
with issuance of the General permit via a Certificate of Coverage for the WTP. Note that the Woodfin
Sanitary Water and Sewer District operates a conventional water treatment system that discharges to
freshwater, so the facility would be subject to the limitations listed on page 5 (B. (1.) Conventional WTP
Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements — Discharging to Freshwater) in the attached
General permit.
To request that the Division proceed with issuing the General Permit instead of renewing the existing
Individual permit, the Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District should respond with something like the
following:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300

Mr. Martin
March 21, 2016
Page 2 of 2
Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District has reviewed the Division of Water
Resources General Permit NCG5900000 for greensand and conventional type water
treatment plants and requests that the discharge from the Woodfin Sanitary Water and
Sewer District WTP be covered under this new general permit. Woodfm Sanitary
Water and Sewer District understands that the Division will rescind the individual
NPDES permit for Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District's WTP — NCO083178
when the Certificate of Coverage for the General Permit NCG590000 is issued
Woodfin Sanitary Water aid Sewer,.District for the WTP.
The written request shall be sigi eby an authorized Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District official
in accordance with 15A NCAC 0211.0106(e).
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Derek Denard by email at
[e-mail] or by telephone at 919-807-6307.
Please let us know how you would like us to proceed within the next two weeks, preferably by April 19,
2016. If we do not get a response the Division will proceed with the renewal of the Individual permit.
nce ely,
S. Jay Zimmerman, Director
Division of Water Resources
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCG590000
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NPDES Program Files
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January 14, 2016
Charles E Rector
Woodfin Sanitary W&S
PO Box 8452
Asheville, NC 28814
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0044
Permit No. NCO083178
Sugarcamp Fork Water Treatment Plant
Buncombe County
Dear Permittee:
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A review of the October 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report'(DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 10/8/2015 45 50 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 10/31/2015 30. 30.5 Monthly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
David Stalnaker/ ORC G:,WR\WQ\Buncombe\Wastewater\f-tunicipalVJoodfinW&5(Sugarcamp WTP)83178\NOV-2016-LV-0044.rtf
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-2964500

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
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Joseph 1\4aaer, Director
Woodfin Sanitary W&SD
Sugareamp Fork WTP
PO Box 8452
Asheville, NC 28814
Dear Permittee:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
April 10, 2015
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permit NCOO83178
Buncombe County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on April 07, 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 Charles
Weaver [phone].
Sincerely,
W rre.&L, T zdo oro�
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
�,,11PDE�ri�it
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
RECEP�rEJ
Division of Water Resources
A P R 1 4 2015
Water Quality Regional Operations
/`snevide Regional Office
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

WOODFIN SANITARY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 8452 RECEIVEDIDENRONR
ASHEVILLE, N.C. 28814 ApR — 7 2015
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We are submitting these documents for the purpose of renewing our NPDES p itVnq Section
# NC0083178. We have not made any changes to our treatment since our last renewal. All of
our contact information is enclosed. Please contact us if there are any questions or additional
information is needed.
ROE!\`f_O
Division of Water Resources
APR 1 4 2015
Water Quality Regional Operations
-- Asheville Regional Office

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 NC00 83178
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 WOODFIN SANITARY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT'
Facility Name WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Mailing Address P.O. BOX 8452
City ASHEVILLE
State / Zip Code NC 28814
Telephone Number (828 ) 253-5551
Fax Number ( 828 ) 2535590
e-mail Address [e-mail] REAP„ ►E9@ENR4MR
2. Location of facility producing discharge: APR ® 7 2015
Check here if same as above o Water Quat ty
Street Address or State Road 439 Blackberry Inn Rd. (permitting Sectior
City Weaverville
NC 28787
County 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 Woodfin Water District
P. O. Box 8452
City Asheville
State I Zip Code NC 28814
Telephone Number ( 828) 253-5551
Fax Number ( 828) 253-5590
4. Ownership Status:
Federal Cl State o Private o Public Xo
5. Type of treatment plant:
oX Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
o Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
o Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
o Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener o
Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface water reservoir
Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Coagulation, Filtration, Chlorination and pH control
Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the facility:
Waste water consists of Clarifier flushes and Filter back washes. These waters are treated with
sedimentation.
Number of separate discharge points: 1 Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous o Intermittent oX
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 3-7 Duration: 3 Hrs.
11. Plant design potable flowrate 2.0 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.022 -0.050 MGD
12. Name of receiving streams) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude
Reems Creek of the French Broad River Basin
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection treatments,
that have the potential to be discharged.
Alum / aluminum sulfate Yes
Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate No
Fluoride No
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines No
Zinc -orthophosphate or sweetwater CP1236 No
List any other additives below:
Chlorine
Phosphate Silicate blend as a corrosion inhibitor
Sodium Hydroxide
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
No Xo
15. Additional Information:
a Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in the
water treatment process. The plan should show the point[s] of addition for chemicals and all
discharges routed to an outfall [including stormwater].
Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15.
> New applicants are strongly recommended to contact a permit coordinator with the
NCDENR Customer Service Center.
Center contacted? o Yes
Analyses of source water collected
Was the Customer Service
o No
Engineering Alternative Analysis
n 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.
Printed name of Person Signing Title
1i /2,1
Sig �Apphcant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application,
record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing
that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording 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 beg uilty 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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WOODFIN SANITARY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 8452
ASHEVILLE N.C. 28814
SLUDGE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL PLAN
Our solids management plan is quite simple. All solids come from filtration of surface water that
is being treated fo potable domestic use. Solids consist of organic matter along with aluminum
sulfate used for coagulation before the filtration. Solids are allowed to settle in our concrete
holding lagoon. Solids are pumped out in a slurry and trucked to a municipal sewage treatment
plant for disposal. We pump and haul2-3 times per year.

Cantwell, Janet
From:
Davidson, Landon
Sent:
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 11:08 AM
To:
Woodfin Water
Cc:
Cantwell, Janet
Subject:
RE: Total Suspended Solids Exceedance
Thank you for taking the time to provide this narrative. We will take this information into consideration. Regarding the
drilling process, perhaps the link below could be forwarded to the drillers if additional wells are to be drilled in the
vicinity of the lagoon. Thanks.
Landon
Linl(:.http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/­­­`document library/get file?uuid=569d8178-c5bd-4a82-8bdb-
6a 1da4434d99 &gro u p I d=38364
G. Landon Davidson
Regional Supervisor —Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4680 office
828 230 4057 mobile
Landon. Davidson Cc)_ncden r. gov
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
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Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Woodfin Water [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 10:45 AM
To: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>
Cc: Cantwell, Janet <[e-mail]>
Subject: Total Suspended Solids Exceedance
Woodfin Water District
NPDES Permit NCO0883178
This letter is to inform you that we exceeded our daily limit for Total Suspended Solids limit with a sample
taken on Oct. 8, 2015. I recieved the result in the mail today, Oct. 21, 2015.
The result on that sample was 50 mg/L and our daily limit is 45. We took another sample on Oct. 13, 2015 and
that result was 11 mg/L. Our monthly average is 30.5 and our limit is 30.
The reason for this high reading is that we had a water well drilled to 800' in the vicinity of our lagoon and
when they hit water the well filings built up around the edge of our lagoon and flowing water took some of
them into our lagoon. The very fine filings did not settle out completely.

I hand shoveled enough away iiuiii the 1 place where this intrusion occL.,u and we intend to have our back
hoe on site tomorrow to completely clean up all of the filings and assure that nothing else gets into the lagoon.
I will attach a copy of this letter to our Oct. DMR. Please let me know if I can be of any more assistance in this
matter.
SINCERELY
David Stalnaker
ORC

Janet
rom: Woodfin Water <[e-mail]>
ent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 10:45 AM
o: Davidson, Landon
Cantwell, Janet
ect: Total Suspended Solids Exceedance
oodfin Water District
PDES Permit NCO0883178
This letter is to inform you that we exceeded our daily limit for Total Suspended Solids limit with a sample
iken on Oct. 8, 2015. I recieved the result in the mail today, Oct. 21, 2015.
The result on that sample was 50 mg/L and our daily limit is 45. We took another sample on Oct. 13, 2015 and
iat result was 11 mg/L. Our monthly average is 30.5 and our limit is 30.
The reason for this high reading is that we had a water well drilled to 800' in the vicinity of our lagoon and
Shen they hit water the well filings built up around the edge of our lagoon and flowing water took some of
iem into our lagoon. The very fine filings did not settle out completely.
I hand shoveled enough away from the 1 place where this intrusion occured and we intend to have our back
oe on site tomorrow to completely clean up all of the filings and assure that nothing else gets into -the lagoon.
I will attach a copy of this letter to our Oct. DMR. Please let me know if I can be of any more assistance in this
SINCERELY
David Stalnaker
ORC -

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Best Management Practices for Managing Water at Well Drilling Sites
Depending on site -specific hydrologic conditions, the construction of water supply, geothermal, and
other wells may produce large volumes of water during the drilling process. The water produced from
the drilling activity is often laden with rock cuttings, silts, clays, etc. referred to as "suspended solids".
The suspended solids can be substantially increased if drilling water is allowed to flow overland and
erode the ground surface. The transport of suspended solids is considered a non -point pollution source
and may adversely impact surface water, wetlands, stormwater basins, etc. Discharges of this material
that result in a stream standard violation are illegal and may be subject to a civil penalty assessment of
up to $25,000 per day for each violation. It is the responsibility of the well contractor, permit holder and
general contractor to manage through volume reduction and treatment, water generated onsite prior to
discharge.
This document is intended to introduce contractors to strategies or'best management practices'
available to avert impacts from drilling operations. Additional measures or alternative practices may be
necessary dependent upon the site. Many of the practices used to control stormwater on other
construction sites may be applied to drilling operations as the end goals are the same: reducing
sediment runoff. DWQ's Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual offers an additional, more
detailed resource and may be found here:
http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/`­su/`bmp-
manual . Engineered solutions are typically
required where large volumes of water are
expected or a large number of wells are
installed in one area.
What is a BMP?
BMPs are 'best management practices'
implemented onsite to treat or limit pollutants
(e.g., suspended solids) from entering surface
waters or impacting groundwater. BMPs may include altering processes or installing structures to
reduce, retain, or treat sediment -laden water. BMP 'processes' include altering drilling rig air pressure
to reduce the volume of water generated, drilling in phases, limiting the number of active drill rigs
onsite, use of diverters, and reducing drill bit size to the minimum size necessary. BMP 'structures'
include installation of sediment ponds, filter bags, fabric lined trenches,'frac' tanks, filter boxes, use of
flocculants, and filter strips.
April 12, 2012 Drilling Water BMPs

What is the impact of muddy water, suspended solids, and turbidity being released from my site?
Sediment leaving your site can blanket the stream bottom and smother fish eggs, macroinvertebrates,
and aquatic plants. The influx of turbid water to a stream may also lead to an increase in water
Turbidity (IVTU)
Watei Samplev
250 too. so 35 10
temperature and a decrease in dissolved oxygen, which further
stresses the aquatic community. Turbid water carrying sediment
may pickup nitrogen, phosphorus or other pollutants that
adhere to sediment particles. These pollutants are ultimately
deposited into the receiving water body. Turbidity is a measure
of water clarity that is usually assessed with a meter and
reported in Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTUs). The standard for surface water bodies begins at 10
NTUs for trout waters.
What are some BMPs DWQ expects to be implemented at drilling sites?
The selection of BMPs used onsite is dependent upon several factors that differ between sites. These
include test well yield (how much water do you expect), proximity to surface water bodies, proximity to
stormwater inlet, size of drilling operation (5 wells or 200 wells), amount of overburden, soil types,
vegetative cover, weather or season of the year, and terrain. Drilling contractors should carefully
consider and budget as necessary bids on drilling jobs to include BMPs or ensure contractually that
other entities (permit holders, general contractors, etc.) will be installing and be responsible for
managing BMPs. Regardless of adequate planning, modification of existing BMPs to address changes
occurring onsite are often necessary.
Please note that many treatment structures require that water be captured at the drill rig c
and transported to the structure directly. Capturing the water is typically done with use
of a diverter system (see photo right). Preferably, water is transported through a pipe or
lined trench in a manner whereby no additional sediment is added to the water. ,
Examples of BMPs being used on well construction sites to address turbid water
include: *Sediment Filter Bag: This device traps sediment while
allowing water to flow through the bag. Sediment captured in the bag
can be spread on vegetated land following use. It is important to
consider estimated flow
rate and sediment size
when evaluating this
option. Initial flow rates
of water through the bag
can be as high as 800 gpm.
Trench: Establishing geotextile lined trenches is a proven
method of transporting sediment -laden water from the drill
rig to a treatment structure or to a vegetated filter strip.
With the use of weirs and a low gradient, sediment can
begin to drop out of suspension while moving in the trench.
April 12, 2012 Drilling Water BMPs

• Sediment pond: A temporary pond or several ponds constructed in series to capture turbid water and
provide time to allow sediment to settle out of suspension. After water sufficiently settles or is allowed
contact time with a DWQ approved flocculent, the water may be released. Before using flocculants (e.g,
PAMs), prior permission must be obtained from DWQ. Allowing the water to evaporate if sufficient
holding capacity exists or release to a vegetated filter strip may also be acceptable. Sediment pond or
settling basins can be designed in various sizes to accommodate the flow. The use of the erosion control
basin permitted solely for the construction activities is not acceptable. These basins are designed and
approved for use with a site specific quantity of water; adding the water produced from drilling activities
may overburden these basins.
• Dike, ring, or fence structure: A containment and filtration structure composed of hay bales, silt
fencing, size 57 stone, or,other materials to filter sediment from smaller volumes of turbid water. These
materials can be used in various designs and at various scales. The structure can encircle the drill rig or
borehole to filter water or be placed in ditches or trenches downslope from the drill rig. The structure
should have adequate capacity to prevent overflow or by-passing of the filter media unless other filter
structures are in place down -gradient.
• Sediment tank/filter box: A tank structure
constructed from steel drums, modified
dumpsters, wood, or other materials filled with
sand, gravel or other material to trap and filter
slurry water. Portions of the structure after the
filter media may be perforated to allow discharge
to the surface or have a discharge portto pipe
water to other filtration devices. Consideration should be made for moving the structure once it is filled
with sediment. The treatment volume of the structure should also match the anticipated flow volume
during well construction.
• Dewatering containers: These are similar to large 'frac' tanks (see photo) but serve to filter or separate
slurry water and allow settling of sediment to the bottom of the container. The 'cleaned' water can then
be released onsite. 'Frac' tanks may also serve to simply store
water (up to 21,000 gallons) onsite until treated or hauled to
another facility for treatment and release. These tanks can be
rented and placed onsite.
• Discharge to sanitary sewer: This may be an option dependent
upon the site and conditions. Consideration should be made in
regard to costs associated with the discharge. You must also
obtain permission from the receiving sewer authority. Please contact the regional Aquifer Protection
Section office prior to discharging.
For additional information, please contact your NCDENR regional office of the Aquifer Protection
Section. Contact information is available online at http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/home/ro
April 12, 2012 Drilling Water BMPs

January 14, 2016
Charles E Rectore-I 45
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Woodfin Sanitary W&S
PO Box 8452
Asheville, NC 28814
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0044
Permit .No. NCO083178
Sugarcamp Fork Water Treatment Plant
Buncombe County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the October 2015 Discharge Monitoring 'Report(DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample. Limit Reported
.Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 10/8/2015 45 50 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (CO530)
001 Effluent . Solids, Total Suspended - 10/31/2015 30 30.5 Monthly Average Exceeded .
Concentration (C0530)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any. noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional.
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.,. Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
David Stalnaker/ ORC G:\WR\WQ\Buncombe\Wastewater\Munitipar%Woodfin W&5(Sugarramp WTP)83178\NGV-2016-LV-004a.M
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway; Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

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: = ent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015.11:08 AM
o:. Woodfin Water . .
Cc: Cantwell, Janet
Subject: - RE: Total Suspended Solids Exceedance
Thank you for taking the time to provide this narrative. We. will take this information into consideration. Regarding the
drilling process, perhaps the link below could be forwarded to the drillers if additional wells are to -be drilled in the
...vicinity of the lagoon. Thanks.
Landon
Link: httr)://r)ortal.ncdenr.org/c/document librarv/eet file?uuid=569d8178-c5bd=4a82-8bdb-
6a1da4434d99&grou0ld=38364 ,
G. Landon Davidson
Regional Supervisor, -Asheville Regional'Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division. of Water Resources
828 296 4680 office -
828 230 4057 mobile .
Landon. DavidsonCa),ncden r.gov
2090 -U.S. Hwy. 70 -
Swannanoa, N.C. 287.11.
Nothirvg Compares
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Woodfin Water [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday; Octobe.r-=21,-201510:45 AM- .
To: Davidson, Landon <landon:[e-mail]>
Cc: Cantwell, Janet <[e-mail]>
Subject: Total Suspended Solids'Exceedance
Woodfin Water District
NPDES PermitNCO0883178
This letter is to'inform you that we exceeded our.daily limit for Total Suspended Solids limit with a sample
taken on Oct.8, 2015. I recieved the result in the mail today, Oct. 21,.2615.
The result on that sample was 50 mg/L and our daily limit is 45. We took another sample on Oct.13, 2015 and
that result was 11 mg/L. Our monthly average is 30.5. and our, limit is 30.
The reason for this high reading is that we had a wafer well drilled to 800' in the vicinity of our lagoon and
when they hit water the well filings built up around the edge of our -lagoon and flowing water took some -of
them into our lagoon. The very fine filings did not settle out. completely.
1

I hand shoveled enough away from the 1 place where this intrusion occured and we intend to have our back
F'
hoe on site.tomorrow to ..completely cleanup all ot,the,fili-ngs and:assure-hat nothing else:gets into the lagoon r.
u•'
I will attach a copy of this. letter to our Oct. DMR. Please let me know if I can be of any more assistance in this-
matter.--.'
SINCERELY'
David Stalnaker
ORC
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Facility information
NPDES permit #:
NC0083178
Buncombe County
Facility name: Woodfin Sanitary Water & Sewer District —
Woodfin Water District —
Sugarcamp Fork Water Treatment Plant
WTP: The watershed site consists of — 2800 acres.
The raw water reservoir consists of 4 to 4.5 acres.
The water plant is — 16 years old and uses:
Alum — flocculant;
Chlorine gas (in 150 lb cylinders);
Dabcoat # 22 (DC#22L) as a corrosion inhibitor
(containing sodium silicates /polyphosphates);
Note: Fluoride and ammonia are NOT used.
WWTP class: I Physical Chemical
WWTP type: Discharge of filter backwash wastewater into a
settling lagoon; and removal of chlorine.
Annual Average Flow: The volume of water discharged is < 50,000 gpd
(*refer to: 2010 Wastewater Flow Data Table*).
Sludge Management: The sludge slurry in the lagoon is removed by a
commercial hauler (Mike's Septic Service) to
MSD's WWTP. Frequency: 2-3 times per year.
WWTP location: 439 Blackberry Inn Rd (NCSR 2115), Weaverville
Responsible official: Joseph Martin
Responsible "'s title: (District) Director
Official's location: 122 Elkwood Ave; Asheville, NC 28814
Mailing address: PO Box 8452; Asheville, NC 28814
Email: [e-mail]

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Phone numbers
828-253-5551 Joseph Martin
828-253-5590 " — fax
828-658-1714 David Stalnaker, ORC @ WTP
Operator information
Certified ORC & grade: David Stalnaker — Cert # 986454 —
Physical Chemical — I
Permit information
Date issued: 11-1-2005
Expiration date: 10-31-2010
Stream information
Stream:
River basin:
Sub -basin:
Quad:
Grid:
Stream classification:
Drainage area sq mi:
Instream Waste Conc.:
Average stream flow:
Summer 7Q10 cfs:
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
30Q2 cfs:
WET testing dilution:
Other information:
Reems Creek
French Broad River Basin
04-03-02 (permit map has error on it)
Carggy Pinnacle, NC
E9NW
C — Trout (permit map has error on it)
2.76
8% based on 33,750 gpd
3.86 cfs
0.61
0.96
1.33
8%
Woodfin Water District's Board of Trustees are elected every 3 years.
Currently serving are: Keith Synder — Chairman
Sarah Gassaway — Vice Chairman
Lisa McDaris — Secretary
Chandler Henn (on -site operator) lives next door to the WTP

2010 Wastewater Flow Data Table*
2010
volume of wastewater
volume of discharge*:
Jan
19,000 gallons
19,000 gallons
Feb
15,000 gallons
15,000 gallons
Mar
15,000 gallons
15,000 gallons
Apr
17,000 gallons
17,000 gallons
May
32,000 gallons
32,000 gallons
June
46,000 gallons
46,000 gallons
July
46,000 gallons
46,000 gallons
Aug
48,000 gallons
0 gallons (from August 5t" to Dec 31s)
Sept
56,000 gallons
0 gallons
Oct
42,000 gallons
0 gallons
Nov
32,000 gallons
0 gallons
Dec
39,000 gallons
0 gallons
Note: David Stalnaker called on August 12, 2010 and advised that they were
now recycling the discharge wastewater back to reservoir to be re-
treated with the raw water. They installed a pump to allow this reuse of
wastewater and beginning August 5, 2010.
They will no longer discharge wastewater when there is NO FLOW of
water over the dam spillway. They will report "no flow" ,on DMRs, when
this occurs.
Calculation of backwash rates:
Backwash rate of 160 gpm, using two flushes = 0.23 MGD
Backwash rate of 190 gpm, using four flushes = 0.27 MGD
Backwash rate of 220 gpm, using six flushes = 0.32 MGD
Calculation of backwash volumes:
Two backwash cycles raises the lagoon level 6 inches = 16,000 gallons.

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5: Merge onto US 70 W / US-19 N / US-23 N toward WEAVERVILLE
6: Take the NEW STOCK RD exit- EXIT 21- toward WEAVERVILLE
7: Turn RIGHT onto NEW STOCK RD / AIKEN RD.
8: Turn LEFT onto US-19 BR / US-23 BR / MERRIMON AVE.
9: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto REEMS CREEK RD.*
10: Turn LEFT onto MANEY BRANCH RD.
11: Turn RIGHT onto BLACKBERRY INN RD (Portions unpaved).
12: End at 439 Blackberry Inn Rd
eavervi e, NC 28787-9774, US
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley,
Mr. Joseph Martin I
Woodfin Sanitary Water
P.O. Box 8452
Asheville, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Martin:
.._.Division of Water Quality
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OCT1 $ 2005October 5, 2005
VVATEP, istrict nUAL;l:Y SECTION+
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William-G._Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alartt;W. Klimek, RE Directo
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Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO083178
Sugarcamp Fork WTP
Buncombe County
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 August 17, 2005.
➢ The Daily Maximum limit for Total Residual Chlorine takes effect on May 1, 2007.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter
150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final
and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact
Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SICKED BY
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Aan e , P.E.
cc: Central Files
`Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Pro_tectio_ n
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Permit NCO083178
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
-N I
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
Woodfin Sanitary Water 8s Sewer District
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Sugarcamp Fork WTP _
NCSR 2115��Lk?ter
Weaverville
Buncombe County
to receiving waters designated as Reems Creek 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 October 31, 2010.
Signed this day October 5, 2005.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
KISAN A. II�i'ILSON
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

F,
Permit NC0083178
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 Woodfin Sanitary Water 8v Sewer District 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 Sugarcamp Fork WTP on NCSR 2115
near Weaverville in Buncombe County.
B� ck-&et,ry —Lm Cc)ea
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Reems Creek, classified C-Trout waters in the French Broad River
Basin.

NC4083178
Facility
Latitude: 35�42'06"
Location
Longitude: 82026'14" Woodfin Sanitary
Stream Class: C Water &Sewer District
Subbasin: 4036.--Q�f �03�1 2-
Sugarcamp Fork WTP
Receiving Stream: Reems Creek
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Permit NCO083178
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 `LIMITS'
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
a
-
Monthly
Daily';
Measurement
Sample Type
Sample Location::.
Avrage ..°.:Maximum
-�Frequerrcy-
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 ml/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity)
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Iron
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2
28 pg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity3
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 10 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 10 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].
3. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia Pass/Fail monitoring at 8%) samples shall be collected during the months
of January, April, July & October (see 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.
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 8%. 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.
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Permit NCO083178
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: NC DENR / DWQ / 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.
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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 Averaee
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 leveq'D 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 Average (concentration limitl
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe pronearnage
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.
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.
Weep Averagelconcentration 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. Duty- to Cornnly 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 negligenlly 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)(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 g 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 $10,000 per day for each- day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Du1y 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. SignatM 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 Authoriy [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]:
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 or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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 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
(CA-
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.
0) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitation's 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 Pernttee 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 Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
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
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period 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
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 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including.
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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 122.411:
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 Engy
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) T.
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 peanit [40 CFR 122.41 0) (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 122.41 (1) (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 DMR.
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6. Twenty-four FIour 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 Pemuttee 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 (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 perr it application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 0) (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 3.08 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 Monitorine
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 P 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 terns
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 (POTWs)
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.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the 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,
wastestreaths 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;
£ 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.
I With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it ,nay 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 (SUOI
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.S.).
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 (Le., 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 (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 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 (HWA) 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 Inspection & 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 (ERPl
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 AR)
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 Summary LTPSI
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non-Co=liance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by. the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms ODSID
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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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Hi Jim,
Frazier, Wanda
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 12:12 PM
Mckay, James
Edwards, Roger
NCO083178 Woodfin Sanitary Water & Sewer District —
Sugarcamp Fork Water Treatment Plant permit renewal
83178 Woodfin Sugarcamp Fork WTP.doc; NCO083178
3-11-11.pdf; NCO083178 2-26-10.pdf
Attached are the latest facility info and last two inspections for the Sugarcamp Fork Water
Treatment Plant.
Here's what I would suggest for the draft permit:
➢ Cover page (change as follows):
Sugarcamp Fork Water Treatment Plant
439 Blackberry Inn Road (NCSR 2115)
Weaverville
Buncombe County
➢ A. Supplement to permit cover page (change as follows):
1. Continue to operate:
...The facility is located on 439 Blackberry Inn Road (NCSR 2115) near...
➢ Map (change as follows):
change sub -basin from: 40302
to: 04-03-02
change stream class from: C
to: C-Trout
➢ Renewal application.

I discussed the new WTP permit renewal strategy with the operator. The
following discussion is regarding the volume of flow discharged from the filters,
to the lagoon.
Please note that on the renewal application, item # 11., the operator indicated that
the "backwash or reject flow was 2.8 to 4.0 MGD". This is in error.
The operator misunderstood the question. He was reporting filter backwash rates
not the volume of wastewater discharged from the filters, to the lagoon.
The following indicates the rates of wastewater discharged from the filters.
2010 Wastewater Flow Data Table*
2010
volume of wastewater
volume of discharge*:
Jan
19,000 gallons
19,000 gallons
Feb
15,000 gallons
15,000 gallons
Mar
15,000 gallons
15,000 gallons
Apr
17,000 gallons
17,000 gallons
May
32,000 gallons
32,000 gallons
June
46,000 gallons
46,000 gallons
July
46,000 gallons
46,000 gallons
Aug
48,000 gallons
0 gallons
Sept
55,000 gallons
0 gallons
Oct
42,000 gallons
0 gallons
Nov
32,000 gallons
0 gallons
Dec
39,000 gallons
0 gallons
Note: David Stalnaker, ORC, called on August 12, 2010 and advised that they
were now recycling the discharge wastewater back to reservoir to be re -treated
with the raw water. They installed a pump to allow this reuse of wastewater and
beginning August 5, 2010. They will no longer discharge wastewater (from the
lagoon) when there is NO FLOW of water over the dam spillway. They will report
"no flow" on DMRs, when this occurs.
➢ So, for the purposes of permit renewal and implementing the new WTP permitting
strategy, the Annual Average Flow (volume of water discharged) is < 50,000 gpd.
➢ Regarding the following issues:
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: 17-28 pg/L daily max limits - see footnotes # 2 & #
3.
■ Turbidity: see footnotes # 3. & # 4.
■ Aluminum: monitor quarterly - limit based on potential - see footnote # 10.
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■ Total Iror...,jonitor 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.
■ 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:
1. 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.
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10. Parameter should be monitored in conjunction with the toxicity tests.
➢ Regarding Woodfin - Sugarcamp Fork Water Treatment Plant:
• They do NOT feed fluoride.
• They feed a corrosion control agent (Dabcoat # 22 L), which, I think, does NOT
contain zinc.
• They do NOT feed ammonia.
• They do NOT discharge into Nutrient Sensitive Waters.
• They already monitor quarterly for Toxicity and haven't had any issues.
➢ Everything else looks good.
➢ ARO recommends renewal of this permit.
➢ Also, could you email me the following data, (indicated by "?")?
Stream information
Stream:
River basin:
Sub -basin:
Quad:
Grid:
Stream classification:
Drainage area sq mi:
Instream Waste Conc.:
Average stream flow:
Summer 7Q10 cfs:
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
Thanks,
Wanda
Wanda Frazier
Email: [e-mail]
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Reems Creek
French Broad River Basin
04-03-02
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C — Trout
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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
March 15, 2010
JOSEPH MARTIN
DIRECTOR
WOODFIN SANITARY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
PO BOY 8452
ASHEVILLE NC 28814
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO083178
Sugarcamp Fork WTP
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Martin:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on March 15, 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 Tom Belnick
at [phone].
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
,Ashevlle i 1©V/Surface Water Protection
`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.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity `, Affirmative Action Employer
h ll ? MAR 1 8 2010 '
\'%/ATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVII..LE -REGIONAL OFFICE
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WOODFIN SANITARY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 8452
ASHEVILLE, N.C. 28814
We are submitting these documents with the purpose of renewing our NPDES Permit #
NC0083178. We have not made any changes in our treatment since our last renewal. All
of our contact information is enclosed. Please contact us if any more information is
needed.

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NPDES PEI TlAPPLICATION - SHORT F, 0
For discharges associated with water treatment plants ,,
FjL17M MAR Mail the complete application toe MAR 2010
N. C. Department of Environment and Natur�a Resour es
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field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please prini or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name 3g:pt4- V"16\,
Facility Name' 9pt.; UA5fA,. Cf 5
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Fax Number (QY)
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Street Address or State Road
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3. Operator Information:'
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facilityNote that this is not
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC
Name
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Mailing Address C) .--Rol<
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State / Zip Code C
Telephone Number X,573
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4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private El Public
S. Type of treatment- plant:
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flocculation, and sed'
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filtration and disinfectiori) I
Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ RO, nanofiltration)
Membrane Technology
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener
6. Description of source waters) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
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If intermittent: 3-. Duration:
week discharge occurs.
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11. Plant design potable flowrate
p�•� MGD
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NPDES PEF__T APPLICATION - SHORT Fo; C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No [�J'
15. Additional Information:
➢ e facility, include
Provide a schematic of1low through thflow volumes at
the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
➢ Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
➢ New applicants must contact the NCDENR Customer S rvice Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Ye ❑ No
➢ Analyses of source water collected
➢ Engineering Alternative Analysis
➢ Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis It
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I -am familiar with the information contained in ti,
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, comp
shall be
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application and that I
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Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature of Ap t Date
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North Carolina General Statute 1437215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any per on who knowingly mall s any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, rep rt, plan, or other docu ent files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Env onmental Management ommission
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 regul dons of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall; e guilty of a misdemean punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six m nths, 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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WOODFIN SANITARY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
P.O.BOX 8452
ASHEVILLE N.C. 28814
SLUDGE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL PLAN
Our solids management plan is quite simple. All solids come from filtration of surface
water that is being treated for potable domestic use. Solids consist of organic matter
along with iron and aluminum sulfate. Solids are allowed to settle out in our concrete
holding lagoon. The settled solids are pumped out in a slurry and trucked to a municipal
sewage treatment plant for disposal. This occurs 2-4 times per year.

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The Water Pollution Control. System Operators Certification: Commission.'adopted Rule 15A
NCAC 8G .0306, Classification 'of Physical / Chemical Systems, effective April 1, 1999.. In
order to insure the proper operation and maintenance of these systems, this Rule requires that
all systems permitted for a physical / chemical process to treat wastewater be classified as
physical /' chemical. systems.
If the subject physical/ chemical system consists of systems designed for (1) the remediation .
of contaminated groundwater, or (2) that utilizes a primarily physical process to treat
wastewaters, (with the exception of reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration
systems), then that system shall be classified as a Grade I Physical / Chemical Water Pollution
Control System. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(a)
If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems that utilizes.a primarily chemical
process to treat wastewaters (including those systems whose treatment processes are
augmented physical processes), they shall be. classified as a Grade H 'Physical / Chemical
Water Pollution Control System. Reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration systems
shall also be classified as Grade II Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System.. Rule
.15A NCAC 8G .0306(b).
If the water pollution control system that has, as part of its treatment process; biological water
pollution control system that may be classified under Rule .0302, then:,that system shall be
subject to additional classification as a biological water pollution control system. Rule 15A
NCAC 8G .0306(c)
Any water pollution control system subject to classification under Rule .0302 of this Section,
utilizing a physical / chemical process to enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process,
shall not be subject to additional classification. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(d)
1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161.8
Phone: 919 — 733-0026 \ FAX: 919 — 733-1338
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY \ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED / 10% POST CONSUMER PAPER

The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission hereby classifies
your system as a Grade 1 Physical Chemical System. This classification is based on
information submitted in your application for a NPDES permit and/or based on the
information you provided in the physical chemical classification survey that you completed
during the months of April -May 2001.
As required by Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0202(2) and the subject permit, a certified Operator in
Responsible Charge ' (ORC) and back-up operator of the appropriate type must be
designated for each classified system. Your system requires an ORC and back-up
operator who hold valid physical / chemical operator certificates. Please complete and
return the enclosed designation form to this office by December 31, 2003. Failure to
designate a properly certified ORC and back-up operator is a violation of the permit issued
for this system.
In accordance with Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0406(b), individuals presently working at physical /
chemical water pollution control systems holding a valid Grade I, II, III, or IV wastewater
treatment plant operator certification, may apply for a conditional operators physical /
chemical certificate without examination. He or she may do so if, he or she has one year
experience and has successfully completed a training school sponsored or co -sponsored by the
Commission for Grade I or Grade 2 Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System
Operators. This conditional certification allows the bearer to act as the ORC or Backup
ORC of. that System only. This conditional certification must be renewed annually per
section .0700 of the rules. The Rules for this certification as well as others is found on the
DWQ/Technical Assistance and Certification Unit web page (http://h2O.enr.state.nc.us/tacu/).
Plans are now being made to conduct the first physical chemical school in January 15-18,
2002 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. This school is co -sponsored by AWWA/WEA
and the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. As soon as
arrangements for the school are finalized you will receive more information.
If we can be of assistance or you have any questions concerning this requirement, please call
James Pugh at 919-733-0026, ext. 341 or e-mail: [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Tony Arnold, Supervisor .
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Enclosures
cc: WSRO
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FILE COPY
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
March 23, 2011
Mr. Joseph Martin, Director
Woodfin Water District
PO Box 8452
Asheville, NC 28814
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Sugarcamp Fork Water Treatment
Plant wastewater discharge
Permit No: NCO083178
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Martin:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report from the
inspection conducted on March 11, 2011. The facility was found to be in compliance with
permit NCO083178
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 828-296-4500 extension 4662.
Enclosure
cc: David Stalnaker, ORC
ntral Files
Sincerely,
r
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
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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 vVahmlly
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Approved.
FormEPA
Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
OMB
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 L- I NI 2 15I 3I NCO083178 111 121 11/03/11 117 181 OI 191 gl 20I 1
Remarks
2111111111 1111111111111111 1111 11111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA -- Reserved------
67I 1.0 169 70131 711 I 721 NJ 73I J 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:00 AM 11/03/11
05/11/01
Sugarcamp Fork WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
439 Blackberry Inn Rd
Weaverville NC 287879774
12:30 PM 11/03/11
10/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)[Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
David Neil Stalnaker/ORC/828-658-1714/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Charles E Rector,PO Box 8452 Asheville NC 28814//828-253-5551/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Operations & Maintenance ■ 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/
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 NCOOB3178 I11 12I 11/03/11 117 18I C
(Cont. )
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Woodfin Sanitary Water & Sewer District — Woodfin Water District — Sugarcamp Fork Water Treatment Plant
The watershed site consists of — 2800 acres.
The raw water reservoir consists of 4 to 4.5 acres.
The water plant is — 16 years old and uses coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation,
filtration and disinfection to process the drinking water.
The following chemicals are used:
Alum — flocculent;
Chlorine gas (in 150 pound cylinders) - disinfectant; and
Dabcoat #22 (DC#22L)- corrosion inhibitor (containing sodium silicates/polyphosphates)
Note: Fluoride and ammonia are NOT used.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES:
Class I Physical Chemical - discharge of filter backwash wastewater into a settling lagoon; and
removal of chlorine with the addition of sodium thiosulfate.
Annual Average Flow: The volume of water discharged is < 50,000 gpd.
(*refer to: 2010 Wastewater Flow Data Table* below)
Sludge Management: The sludge slurry in the lagoon is removed by a commercial hauler (Mike's
Septic Service) to MSD's WWTP. Frequency: 2-3 times per year.
PERMIT INFORMATION:
Date issued: 11-1-2005
Expiration date: 10-31-2010
The permit is currently under review for renewal.
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 W-I-Ps. 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
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Permit: NCO083178
Inspection Date: 03/11/2011
Owner - Facility: Sugarcamp Fork WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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
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: 17-28 pg/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.
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Permit: NCO083178
Owner -Facility: Sugarcamp Fork wTP
Inspection Date: 03/11/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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.
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:
1. 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: NCO083178
Owner -Facility: Sugarcamp Fork WTP
Inspection Date: 03/11/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE VOLUMES:
2010 Wastewater Flow Data Table*
Woodfin Water District - Sugarcamp Fork Water Treatment Plant:
backwash discharged
gals
gals
Jan
19,000
19,000
Feb
15,000
15,000
Mar
15,000
15,000
Apr
17,000
17,000
May
32,000
32,000
June
46,000
46,000
July
46,000
46,000
Aug
48,000
0
Sept
55,000
0
Oct
42,000
0
Nov
32,000
0
Dec
39,000
0
Note: There were no gallons discharged from August 5th to Dec 31st, 2010.
The Sugarcamp Fork Water Treatment Plant is now recycling the discharge wastewater back to the
reservoir to be re -treated with the raw water. A pump was installed to allow this reuse of
wastewater and beginning August 5, 2010. When there is NO FLOW of water over the dam spillway,
the facility will no longer discharge wastewater to the receiving stream. "No flow" will be
reported on the DMRs, when this occurs.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY:
Mr. David Stalnaker, ORC, assisted in the inspection and appears to be operating and
maintaining the facility very well.
The plant was NOT discharging wastewater during the time of the inspection.
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Permit: NCO083178
Inspection Date: 03/11/2011
Permit
Owner -Facility: Sugarcamp Fork WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(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:
NE
Yes
No
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Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ' ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Lagoon
Yes
No NA
NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
1
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
n
n ■
n
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
■
n n
n
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
n
n ■
n
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
■
n n
n
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
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n n
n
Are dikes free of seepage?
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Are dikes free of erosion?
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Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
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# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
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n n
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# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
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Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
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Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
n
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Comment:
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
March 2, 2010
Mr. Joseph Martin, Director
Woodfin Sanitary Water & Sewer District
PO Box 8452
Asheville, NC 28814
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Sugarcamp Fork Water Treatment Plant
Wastewater. Treatment Discharge
Permit No: NCO083178
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Martin:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on February 26, 2010. The facilitywas found to be in compliance with permit
NC0083178.
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, T -
S:\SWP\Buncombe\Wastewater\Municipal\Woodfin W&S (Sugarcamp WTP) 83178\CE1.02-26-1 o.doc
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 Nati rally
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org

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 3I NCO083178 Ill 121. 10/02/26 117 18I CI 19I SI 20I
Remarks
2111111111 I II I IIII IIII 1111 1111 11111111 111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 CIA ----------------Reserved---------------
67I 1.0 169 70I 31 . 711 I 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)
Sugarcamp Fork WTP
11:00 AM 10/02/26
05/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
439 Blackberry Inn Rd
Weaverville NC 287879774
11.50 AM 10/02/26
10/10/31
Name(s) of Onsile Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
David Neil Stalnaker/ORC/828-658-1714/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Charles E Rector,PO Box 8452 Asheville NC 28814//828-253-5551/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 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/
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 NCO083178 I11 12I 10/02/26 1
17 18ICI
(cont.) 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
FACILITY DESCRIPTION:
The Woodfin Sanitary Water & Sewer District's Sugarcamp Fork Water Treatment Plant wastewater
discharge facility is classified as class I Physical Chemical.
The facility discharges filter backwash wastewater from a settling lagoon after removal of
residual chlorine.
The facility is located at 439 Blackberry Inn Rd (NCSR 2115).
PERMIT/ INSPECTION / LOG:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on
7-6-2007 by Janet Cantwell.
The permit expires on 10-31-2010. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration.
A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
A copy of the permit was on -site.
Mr. David Stalnaker, ORC, was present during the inpsection and appears to be doing an excellent
job operating this system.
EFFLUENT:
At the time of the inspection, there was no discharge of filter backwash wastewater from the
water treatment plant.
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Permit: NC0083178 Owner -Facility: Sugarcamp Fork V TP
Inspection Date: 02/26/2010 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?
®
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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Comment:
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VIA
MCDENR z.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Charles E. Rector
Woodfin Sanitary W&S
PO Box 8452
Asheville, NC 28814
Dear Mr. Rector:
Division of Water Quality
Coleeh H. Sullins
Director
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
April 17, 2009
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-MV-0052
Permit No. NCO083178
Sugarcamp Fork WTP
Buncombe County
A review of Sugarcamp Fork WTP's monitoring report for February 2009 showed the following
violations:
Parameter
Date
Frequency
Violation
Total Suspended Solids, mg/I
2-28-2009
Twice monthly
Failure to monitor twice monthly
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject
violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional
information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the
attention of Wanda Frazier.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional
violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance
problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for
a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Keith Haynes of this office for additional information.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier or me at 828-
296-4500.
Sincerely,
14_10V,111 IbL
Roger C. Edwards, Regional upervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: WQ Central Files
Bob Guerra, u'Vestern NPDES Point Source Compliance Enforcement No`rthCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX [phone]

NC.ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
March 24, 2009
5410
Mr. David Stalnaker Woodfin Sanitary Water & Sewer District71f
439 Blackberry Inn Road lr
Weaverville, NC 28787
Dee Freeman
Secretary
MAR 2 6 2009
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
-- - --SUBJECT: North:Carolina-Wastewater/GroundwaterLaboratory Certification (NC WW/GW.LC)----.-.---..::-
Maintenance Inspection
Dear Mr. Stalnaker:
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on January 27, 2009 by Mr. Jason Smith. I apologize
for the delay in getting this report to you. Where finding(s) are cited in this report, a response is required.
Within 30 days of receipt, please supply this office with a written item for item description of how these
finding(s) were corrected. 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 Francies
Unit Supervisor
Laboratory Section
Jason Smith
DENR DWQ Laboratory Section NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Branch One
1623'Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623 Nortb.Carolina
Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road. Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-6445 �y f>� yv //
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] i�Ltu aL6'ff
Internet: www.dwqlab.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 www.ncwaterquality.org

On -Site Inspection Report
LABORATORY NAME: Woodfin Sanitary Water & Sewer District
NPDES PERMIT #: NC0083178
ADDRESS: 439 Blackberry Inn Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
CERTIFICATE #: 5410
DATE OF INSPECTION: January27, 2009
TYPE OF INSPECTION: Field Maintenance
AUDITOR: Jason Smith
LOCAL PERSON CONTACTED: David Stalnaker
I. INTRODUCTION:
This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for
the analysis of environmental samples.
II. GENERAL COMMENTS:
The laboratory is spacious and well equipped. All equipment is well maintained, Records are well kept
and most data appeared accurate. Technical Assistance documents for all certified parameters were
provided to the analyst at the time of the inspection.
Finding_A is a new policy that has been implemented by our program since the last inspection.
III. FINDINGS, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Settleable Solids -Standard Methods, 18th Edition, 2540 F
A. Finding: The time of stirring after forty five minutes is not documented.
Requirement: The forty five minute stir time must be documented whenever sample analysis is
performed. Ref: Technical Assistance for Field Analysis of Settleable Solids, Rev. 05/2008.
Total Residual Chlorine - Standard Methods, 18th Edition, 4500 Cl G
B. Finding: The standards used to verify the instruments factory set internal curve do not bracket
sample concentrations.
Requirement: The curve verification must check 5 concentrations (not counting the blank) that
bracket the range of the samples to be analyzed. Ref: Technical Assistance for Field Analysis of
Total Residual Chlorine, Rev. 08/2008.
Comment: The low level (program 86) standard curve was only verified at the reporting limit of
20 pg/L. Four other concentrations -were verified on the regular level. (program 80) standard .
curve. The two standard.curves are separate programs in the meter and curve verification must
be performed at five points on the program used for sample analysis.

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#5410 Woodfin Sanitary Water & Sewer District
Recommendation: It is recommended that the standard curve be verified at 20, 40, 50, 200, and
400 pg/L.
C. Finding: The daily calibration check is analyzed using an incorrect meter program (80).
Requirement: Calibration checks must be for the standard curve and/or program used for
sample analysis (program 86). Ref: Technical Assistance for Field Analysis of Total Residual
Chlorine, Rev. 0812008.
D. Finding: Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) Performance Testing (PT) samples are analyzed using
an incorrect meter program (program 80).
Requirement: "The DMR-QA study is designed to evaluate the entire process you use to
routinely report results in your Discharge Monitoring Reports." Ref: EPA DMR-QA Study 28
Letter, March 10, 2008.
--..... .......... . .
Comment: Analyze PT samples on the same program (program 86), using the same procedure
that is used for sample analysis. NPDES samples are analyzed using the low level (pg/L) TRC
internal instrument standard curve; however, PT samples are analyzed using the regular level
(program 80) TRC internal instrument standard curve.
Recommendation: Regular level PT samples may be diluted so.that concentrations are within
the verified (bracketed) curve range. Since the dilution process can introduce additional error, it
is recommended that the facility analyze a low level TRC PT sample. These are currently
available from many vendors.
IV. PAPER TRAIL INVESTIGATION:
The paper trail consisted of comparing field testing records and contract lab reports to Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs). submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. Data were
reviewed for May, June, and July, 2008. No transcription errors were detected. The facility appears to .
be doing a good job of accurately transcribing data.
V. CONCLUSIONS:
Correcting the above -cited findings and implementing the recommendations 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 Date: February 9, 2009
Report reviewed by: Chet Whiting - Date: March 23, 2009

North Carolina Departmeni
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
rironment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
August 2, 2007 ' L
Mr. Joseph Martin, Director
Woodfin Sanitary Water & Sewer
P.O. Box 8452
Asheville, North Carolina 28814
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Sugarcamp Fork Water Treatment Plant
Permit No: NCO083178
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Martin:
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 NC0083178. Records were neatly kept and the facility was clean and well -
maintained. Mr. Stalnaker 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.
Sincerel
net Cantwell
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
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WQ Central Files w/ attachment
Dave Stalnaker/ORC w/ attachment
NorthCarolina
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.
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 N00083178 I11 121 07/07/06 117 181CI 191S 201
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Remarks
211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------------------------- Reserved ------------------- --
67I 169 701 I 711 I 72I N I 73I_LJ I 174 751 I I I I I Li
Section. B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Sugarcamp Fork WTP
11:55 AM 07/07/06
05/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
439 Blackberry Inn Rd
Weaverville NC 28787
12:20 PM 07/07/06
10/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Charles E Rector, PO Box 8452 Asheville NC 28814//828-253-5551/ Contacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
nature nage ent Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NCO083178 I11 12I 07/07/06 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Dave Stalnaker/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 October 3.1, 2010.
The facility was clean and well -maintained and the records were neat and organized.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO083178
Inspection Date: 07/06/2007
Owner -Facility: Sugarcamp Fork 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?
❑
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■
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
in
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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?
®❑
n
n
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
®❑
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge
®
o
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Judge, and other that are applicable?
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 all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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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
n
n
Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
n
Results of analysis and calibration
❑
Dates of analysis
n
Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
®
n
n
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
❑
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑
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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 a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NC0083178 Owner -Facility: Sugarcamp Fork WTP
Inspection Date: 07/06/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
December 20, 2006
5410
Mr. Dave Stalnaker
Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District
439 Blackberry Inn Road
Weaverville, NC 28787-
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
Field Parameters Only
Dear Mr. Stalnaker:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
DEC 2 1 900Z
LABORATORY�� SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the
provisions of NC GS 1.43-215-.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
Branch Manager
Enclosure
cc: Gary Francies
Onc
North Carolina
Naturally
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwatcrqualily.ork Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone] I-877-623-6748
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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 of N.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800:
Field Parameter Only
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WOODFIN SANITARY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
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 December 31, 2007
Certificate No. 5410
Pat Donnelly

Attachment
North Cz a Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certific:
Certified Parameters Listing
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
ab Name: Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District Certificate Number: 5410
ddress: 439 Blackberry Inn Road Effective Date: 01/01/2007
Weaverville, NC 28787- Expiration Date: 12/31/2007
Date of Last Amendment:
he 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
4ORGANICS
'ESIDUAL CHLORINE
Std Method 4500 Cl G
,ESIDUE 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.

:. _=MNlichael-F>-Easl6*TGovernor
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William G. ossjr.-,-Sp'creWP
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North Carolina Department of env r0 en andpprit
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Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
April 27, 2006
Joseph Martin, Director
Woodfin Sanitary Water &Sewer District
P.O. Box 8452
Asheville, North Carolina 28814
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation
Inspection
Status: Compliant
Town of Woodfin Water &
Sewer District
Sugarcamp Fork Water
Treatment Plant
Permit # NCO083178
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Martin:
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 # NC0083178.
The assistance of Chandler Henn 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,
,--'Janet Cantwell
Environmental Technician
Enclosure
cc: NPDES Central _Files
As.heville-Fi{es
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David Stalnaker, ORC
NorthCarolina
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United Stales Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 2046o
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 I5I 31 NCO083178 Ill 121 06/04/24 117 18ICI 19IsI 20I II
Remarks
211III1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA --- —Reserved------
67I 169 701 41 711 I 721 N I 73I I 174 . 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Sugarcamp Fork WTP
03:40 PM 06/04/24
05/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
439 Blackberry Inn Rd
Weaverville NC 28787
04:50 PM 06/04/24
10/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)lTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Charles E Rector, PO Box 8452 Asheville NC 28814//828-253-5551/ ContactedNo
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance E 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' ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ _. o
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
` 4 71,496
EPA Fofm 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO083178 I11 12I 06/04/24 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Chandler Henn provided assistance in the inspection of the facility's water treatment plant. The five- acre
Sugarcamp Lake is the source of very clear water for the Woodfin Water & Sewer District.
There was no discharge to the receiving stream at the time of the inspection.
Monitoring records and reports were well organized. The facility was clean, organized, and well
maintained.
Page # 2

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Permit: NCO083178
Inspection Date: 04/24/2006
Owner - Facility: Sugarcamp Fork 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
■
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
■
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
n
n
n
■
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
n
n
n
■
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
n
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n
n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑
❑
■
11
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
0
n
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
n
n
n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
The records were well -organized.
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
n
n
n
Page # 3

Permit: NCO083178
Inspection Date: 04/24/2006
Owner -Facility: Sugarcamp Fork WTP
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 ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
The facility is clean and is well -maintained.
Page # 4

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Departmer ivironment and Natural Resources
Alan:Wj Kl%ek � Director"
.� dDivisio�3 of ater Quality
tJ
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
March 14, 2005
Mr. Joesph Martin, Director
Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District
Post Office Box 8452
Asheville, North Carolina 28814
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer
District
Woodfin WTP
Permit No: NCO083178
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Martin:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on March 9, 2005. Larry Frost of the Asheville Regional Office
conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspection. The facility was found to be in
Compliance with permit NC0083178.
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.4658.
Sincerely,
L.7Fronvironmenta�lChemist
Enclosure
cc: David Neil Stalnaker, ORC
Central Files
sTheWVifle kf�fe
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
NorthCarolina
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
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EPAWashington, 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 U 2 u 31 NC')0831
; S 111 121 0!-/03/ 09 117 18 U 19 U 20 U
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Remarks
21 11 1 1 I I I I I I I I I
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L I I 166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 CA --------------------------- Reserved -----------------------
67 I 169 70 L-J 71 U 72 L'._1 73 I WI 174 75I 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
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
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10:30 Md 05/03/09
00/12/01.
439 Blackberry Inn Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date.
Wea erville NC %87S7
11:41 �V._ 05/103/09
05l10el, 3
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Cla. ton Rav Henslev/ORC/828-253-5551,
Da'7id Neil StalziakeriGRC/828-65?-1714/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Charles E R.ector., UO Box 8452 Asheville NC 8814, / Contacted
- � /;;_„-253-5551
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance N Facility Site Review ■ Multimedia
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
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SignplUN of Management viewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
cI 11-�3/j005
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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No
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NA
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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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: Renewal application recieved at ARO 03/03/2005.
Operations & Majataa8Dra
Yes
No
NA
N
Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks, pits, or wells?
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Comment:
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NC008317 8 I11 12I 05i!'3ii'� 117 18 1C
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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February 6, 2004
Ms. Wanda Frazier
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Interchange Building
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
RE: Alum Sludge Lagoon
Sugarcamp Fork Water Plant
Woodfin Sanitary Water & Sewer District
Dear Ms. Frazier:
The ' purpose of this letter is to provide additional information concerning : a proposed
maintenance issue with the' alum sludge lagoon at the .Woodfin Sanitary Water -& Sewer,District
Sugarcamp Fork .Water Plant. The lagoon is located behind the water.plant -and receives filter
backwash water from the treatment plant. The lagoon was constructed as a part of the plant
improvements and includes a hypolon liner covering the surface of the earthen lagoon. Due to
UV degradation and normal wear associated with the removal of alum sludge from the basin the
liner has been torn in several locations. The plant operators have made point repairs where
possible.
The Woodfin Sanitary Water & Sewer District proposes to install a new concrete liner
above the existing hypolon liner. The liner will be a concrete fabric form liner as used in the
alum sludge lagoons at the Regional Water Authorities Bee Tree Plant and the Town of Mars
Hill's plant. The new liner will be a permanent solution, which can absorb the stress associates
with the removal of the sludge.
As a part of the project the District desires to increase the capacity of the lagoon. This
will be accomplished by raising the dike on two sides to match existing ground on the other two
sides. The dike will be approximately 4 feet high and will allow the lagoon level to be increased
by 2.5 feet to 3 feet. The proposed fabric form liner will come up the sides of the new dike and
be tied into the top of the slope on each side of the lagoon.
On behalf, of the Woodfn Sanitary Water & Sewer. District we are requesting permission
to proceed with the work as soon as possible as maintenance work. However,- should. you see the
need for an Authorization to -Construct please let me know. We are more than willing. to provide
plans outlining the proposed improvements.
E n g i n e e r i n g • P l a n n i n g • F i n a n c e
McGill Associates, P.A. • P.O. Box 2259, Asheville, NC 28802 55 Broad Street, Asheville, NC 28801
828-252-0575 • FAX [phone]

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The District has requested permission to fund the proposed improvements through an
existing loan that the District has with the Public Water Supply Section.
If there are any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
M. T WEBB, P.E.
Project Manager
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Enclosures
Ms. Robin Cape
Mr. Henry Chandler
Mr. James Lattimore
Mr. Dave Stalnaker
Mr. Jim Adams
Mr. Ray McCall
Mr. Vincent Tomaino
Mr. Forest Westall
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