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Aje 6 NCDENR 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: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-64951 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Intemet: http: / / h2o.state.nc.us / An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer One NorthCarolina Natilirallff * 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 jaines.mckgy@ncdenr.gov or call (919) 807-6404. 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. �,J�- i�(- bZ16:1/C Fi es Wakild, P.E., ' ec rision of Water Qua ity Authority of the Environmental Management Commission 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. %9 Permit NC0083178 fJ �# 'e .�-. �� �"� OOP ' ,\� !- ���a.✓ �. " � I 1 j fi• � �eo0 �,! � ,! .�,!• i..\ �-:'� � ".} ;'ram ' � ( ,- . �;,:^ ` ....< •'`vim` "r "'� ,:�,' u t � � ` �... ,\.� - � t�,, ,r '•+*+::/•..r.✓% �� � is �,r.�-•� ' _"�' � � �, ��� �� ...d�%���Gf� llfl.,,/.•/;.�f../1�*�� .st; .��ti �`.:.,_y:71���'ir/1 :_ f�"\:�,_ ._ —3�� l Latitude:35'42.06" NC0083178 F8C1# I.UCAtiO11 _ Longitude:32226'14" WoodfinSanitary Stream Class C Water & Sewer District Subbasin:40302 Sugarcamp forkl\RP ReceivingStream: Reems Creek North Not f0 SC11e 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 monitoring. )ES Permit Standard Conditions Page 1 of 18 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 Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 2 of 18 (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). Version 1110912011 )ES Permit Standard Conditions Page 3 of 18 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 Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 4 of 18 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. Version 1110912011 )ES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 of 18 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] Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions' Page 6 of 18 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). Version 1110912011 DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 7 of 18 (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. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 8 of 18 (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: Version 1110912011 )ES Permit Standard Conditions Page 9of18 NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 3. Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.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]. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 10 of 18 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. Version 1110912011 DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 11 of 18 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 (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 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. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 12 of 18 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 Version 1110912011 )ES Permit Standard Conditions Page 13 of IS 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. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions' Page 14 of 18 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) Version 1110912011 )ES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 18 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, Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions' . Page 16 of 18 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 Version 1110912011 ►ES Permit Standard Conditions Page 17 of 18 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: Version 1'11091201'1 NPDES Permit; Standard Conditions Page 18 of 18 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. Version 1110912011 i w Water Resources 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 MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. JAY ZM\4ERMAN::, >�w:�:.r:rf� _ �'r:•: `�rrector BE nivisitxr M Water Resources IAPO - 3 2017 D g!ta ionW Ope�ons �a ter Quatitty Reg gsheville R ional Office 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 Page 2 of 2 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 derek.denard@ncdenr.gov. cer ly, S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., hector Division of Water Resources hc: Central Files NPDES Program Files ec: woo n irector@charter.net 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 P i. .- - fa �,' yrrision ci 'vc: r ;<asouroe s VAR 2 4 ?1116 Water rn rt„ ^- .; ,, ; nnerations Subject: Request for Additional Information 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 derek.denard@ncdenr.gov 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 hc: Central Files NPDES Program Files 7C�fF3� l�le ec: woodfmdirector@charter.net 1�1�ERQ�1b1€�YAt'`.QAYdE�'t'Y.. 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: �.P�T I1ffCC'�#..OR 8 T�� � �I,•T+tI)�I��.N' 7.1aEciaF 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 Cc:CJV'QS=-Ashe llfe,Regional_Off.ce,_-.::Enforcement;:File� 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 LAB COMMENTS: ��® NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor r-'\ a, C+t N 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 (919) 807-6391. 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: 919-807-63001 Fax: 919-807-64921Customer 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 v ter Qua flAY 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 woodfindirector@charter.net 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) Page 1 of 3 Version 3/2014 a 7 :;1 E 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 Page 2 of 3 Version 3/2014 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.) Page 3 of 3 Version 3/2014 Latitude: J:)-4L'Vb" Longitude: 82°26' 14" -la.)L.►D o+Gl 100 a JU \J I 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 �' '". `°'" ems•. 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:ourwtplant@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 10:45 AM To: Davidson, Landon <landon.davidson@ncdenr.gov> Cc: Cantwell, Janet <janet.cantwell@ncdenr.gov> 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 <ourwtplant@gmail.com> 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 - wAr�gQG 7r�. NX #)A Ad & 0:�74 I�CDE�IR 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 . 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 :... `gym:. _..w :_.._ Davidson, Landon....... : = 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:ourwtpla.nt@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday; Octobe.r-=21,-201510:45 AM- . To: Davidson, Landon <landon:davidson@ncdenr.gov> Cc: Cantwell, Janet <janet.cantwell@ncdenr.gov> 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 try ;t 2 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: woodfindirector@charter.net N 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. Driving Directions from 2090 Us 70 Hwy, Swannanoa, NC to 439 BlaO�berry Inn'Rd, W... Page 1 of 2 1 Start: 2090 Us 70 Hwy Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211, US End: ,439:.B1ackh6rry Inn Rd, Weaverville, NG 28787-9774., US } Notes: OAK& "71 I r 3: Merge onto I-40 W. 4: Merge onto I-240 W via EXIT 53B toward ASHEVILLE. 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 Total Est. Time: 38 minutes Total Est. Distance: 25.85 miles Ail 2.0 miles 5.4 miles 5.8 miles 0.2 miles <0.1 miles 0.7 miles 6.8 miles <0.1 miles 2.1 miles http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?do=prt&mo=ma&2si=navt&l gi=0&un=m... 4/26/2006 Driving Directions from 2090 Us 70 Hwy, Swannanoa, NC to 439 Blackberry Inn Rd, W... Page 2 of 2 f-. Start: End: 2090 Us 70 Hwy 439 Blackberry Inn Rd Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211, US Weaverville, NC 28787-9774, US All rights reserved. Use Subject to Lice nse/Cogyright These directions are informational only. No representation is made or warranty given as to their content, road conditions or route usability or expeditiousness. User assumes all risk of use. MapQuest and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or delay resulting from such use. http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?do=prt&mo=ma&2si=navt&1 gi=0&un=m... 4/26/2006 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 � L i Lei E T-11—ui OCT1 $ 2005October 5, 2005 VVATEP, istrict nUAL;l:Y SECTION+ Sewer- D vLL 0FFIJE 28814 William-G._Ross, Jr., Secretary Alartt;W. Klimek, RE Directo ulel"i Li" J OCT 1 0 2005 t 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 (919) 733-5083, extension 511. Sincerely, ORIGINAL SICKED BY US , G N 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: 919 733-5083 / FAX 919 733-0719 / Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Natzarally 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 /%j� SCALE 1:24��0 F, 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. [continued on next page] 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. .4� F, NPDES Permit Requirements Page 1 of 16 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. Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 2 of 16 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. Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 3 of 16 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)] Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 4 of 16 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. Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 5 of 16 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 Version 6(20/2003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 6 of 16 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 Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 7 of 16 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 Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 8 of 16 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 Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 9 of 16 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; Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 10 of 16 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. Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 11 of 16 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 (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 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 Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 12 of 16 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 Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 13 of 16 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 Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 14 of 16 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. Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 15 of 16 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 Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 16 of 16 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.. Version 612012003 Frazier, Wanda From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: 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. 106 ■ 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. 
. ■ 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. r 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: Wanda.Frazier@ncdenr.gov 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 ? ? C — Trout ? ? ? cfs ? ? M NCDENR 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 (919) 807-6390. 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: 919-807-6300 \ FAX: 919-807-6492 \ 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 _�_.. North Carol i.n a 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. L 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 Division of Water Quality / NPDES T�- ]it r. �'T 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27( 99-161 WATER QUA-ITY, SECTION 'S E�JLL 57 , r --!CE E FTi IONIAI_ 0--; NPDES Permit Number NCOO 'S If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the 4r down arrows to mov from one 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 - ----- -Mailing-Address flo, INX - city ANO,? LA'i(e,,- State / Zip Code (jcl 7 rq� Telephone Number 253 $55-) Fax Number (QY) 20 5'1 e-mail Address 2. Location of facility producing, discharge: Check here if same as above ❑ Street Address or State Road `1 I 1,3TWC1— --I �Vni 7 MAR 1-52010 MAK-1011 POINT SOURCE BPUNKH City A � (te, State / Zip Code -2 E f ? County 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 YIN Sa n t_& r Mailing Address C) .--Rol< city e V, I I State / Zip Code C Telephone Number X,573 Fax Number 57 0 4. Ownership Status: Federal ❑ State ❑ Private El Public S. Type of treatment- plant: Page 1 of 3 to the r; C-WTP 03/05 NPDES PERMIT' APPLICATION - SHORT F R1- - WTP For discharges associated with water treatm plants flocculation, and sed' Conventional (Includes coagulation,llo� entation, usually fg 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) �� 'l'U ' I 5UJPw W tr✓ 7. Describe the treatment process(es) for -the raw w ter: 2 sl n Cony��aC10 �onJ Cln ol" i g, Describe t he wastewater and the treatment process(es) for ; ` IO stewater generated b facility: Se c e Gvl 1^ � I i { 9. Number of separate discharge points: 061 Outfall Identification number(s) Continuous ❑ I ntermittent 10. Frequency of discharge: 1 h r� b 3 � r, If intermittent: 3-. Duration: week discharge occurs. Days per 11. Plant design potable flowrate p�•� MGD a s+° MGD Backwash or reject floe 12. Name of receiving stream(s)! (Provide a map showing the exact ocation of each outfall, latitude and longitude): � ��n I R ) VLF` Eas Reece Creole 4 I by the ' I treatmolnt additives, including clean_inDg chemicals, that have I e % 13. Please list all water Yn a nax�de , C o(' v1 P potential to be discharged. Jqlu h1 i n u rr� i i 'Nbco #0405, 4k P hosf 616W Co_WTP 03/05 Page 2 of 3 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 -in using a application and that I o the te, and accurate. Printed name of Person Signing Title Signature of Ap t Date I� 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.) I PC-WTP 03/05 Page 3 of 3 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. v v Ihminvhl j40oGPM - 0.3 CA1ori'r► e ,hlu*1 o- NaO* A d ioru WOs-�-- Ltne For Cla n �iQa t�l'� ,k -+ Bark Wa5k aoA *22 L luh, Rin(SLej VKtler +5 qo n ,, I5Gh4rj,e 08I 210 ReeM4 Gzek So,voO 4 Perch I/ Sl J 3 0- �'qO 00 h 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: James.Pugh@ncmail.net. Sincerely, Tony Arnold, Supervisor . Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Enclosures cc: WSRO Central Files TAC Facility Files 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 S:\SWP\Buncombe\Wastewater\Municipal\Woodfin W&S (Sugarcamp WTP) 83178\CEI 3-11-11.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina Phone: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 vVahmlly Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org 0 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 W 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 L - • JZiL EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 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 Page # 2 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. Page # 3 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. Page # 4 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. Page # 5 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 NA ■nnn ■nnn n■nn ■nnn ■nnn 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? ■ n n n Are dikes free of seepage? ■ n n n Are dikes free of erosion? ■ n Cl Cl Are dikes free of burrowing animals? ■ n n n # Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations? ■ n n n # If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? n Cl ■ n Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? ■ Cl n n Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? n n ■ n Comment: Page # 6 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: (828) 296-4500 \ FAX: 828 299-70431 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. Page # 2 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? ❑ n ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ® n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ® 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page # 3 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 lVaturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone (828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 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: 919-733-39081 FAX: 919-733-6241 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. Page 2 #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 vo 7' A e 'hPfe i'Pe t"IM!, �IX WQ Central Files w/ attachment Dave Stalnaker/ORC w/ attachment NorthCarolina 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 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 l- 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 0� 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ® n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? in ® o o is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ®❑ ❑ ❑ 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 o n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? n n n 13 Is the chain -of -custody complete? n n n Dates, times and location of sampling ❑ Name of individual performing the sampling n Results of analysis and calibration ❑ Dates of analysis n Name of person performing analyses ❑ Transported COCs ❑ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ® n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ n ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ® ❑ Cl ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? a n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ® n n n Page # 3 r 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 Cl Cl ❑ ■ Page # 4 of W ATF9 o 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 (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwatcrqualily.ork Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 733-2496 I-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper 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 srAT O,.. %O rTip 01 ^ARIL iz.l�7b .SSE Q[?AM 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 °�-". William G. ossjr.-,-Sp'creWP atu I Resou e%s North Carolina Department of env r0 en andpprit . an W. K ?61519ire 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 11111111111-- David Stalnaker, ORC NorthCarolina �atura!!� 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 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 t�l 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 r . 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 q>;. " N 7 Q " 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: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 NorthCarolina r% atitrall1l United States Environmental Protection Agency /� 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 C 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 %.,00d=in WTP 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 a.rrg Frost -„,)//622-295-- 00 Ext.4658/ IT 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. a P rmi (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Yes 0 No ❑ NA ❑ N ❑ 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: 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? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Y 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) ;; ? _ we11 malntalned and _ _ ear._ to be operate ro.-e_ _ 73McGiJI A S S O C I A T E S 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 828-252-2518 ft 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 KW 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 98527013/1etters/wf07feb04.doc