NC0071943_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (5)

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. Tom Hart
Town Manager
P.O. Box 1014
Boiling Springs, NC 28017-1014
Dear Mr. Hart:
John E. Skvarla III
Secretary
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August 15, 2014
AUG 28 2014
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO071943
Boiling Springs WWTP
Cleveland County
Class WW-2
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently
amended).
This final permit includes one major change from the draft permit sent to you on March
26, 2014.
➢ Per the 2012 Mercury Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) approved by the U.S. EPA, you must
conduct one effluent analysis of Total Mercury using EPA Method 1631E. The analysis should
be conducted in the year 2017; analytical results shall be submitted with your next permit
renewal application. See Part I, Section A. (3) for details.
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 any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you
have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919) 807-
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Thomas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources
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NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Permit NCO071943
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
.Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Boiling Springs
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Boiling Springs WWTP
2556 Rockford Road
Boiling Springs
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as Sandy Run Creek in the 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 September 1, 2014.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2018.
Signed this day August 15, 201
T o as A. Reeder, Director
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sion of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under
the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Boiling Springs is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.60 MGD wastewater treatment plant that
includes the following components:
♦ Mechanically cleaned bar screen and grit chamber
♦ Splitter box
♦ Two aeration basins (377,163 gallons and 283,649 gallons) with coarse bubble
diffusers
♦ Two parallel secondary clarifiers (138,100 gallons each)
♦ Scum and recycle pump stations
♦ Two rectangular sludge digesters (45,217 gallons and 77,238 gallons)
♦ UV disinfection
♦ Ultra -sonic flow meter
♦ Emergency power generator
This facility is located at the Boiling Springs WWTP (2556 Rockford Rd, Boiling
Springs) in Cleveland County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into Sandy Run Creek, currently classified C waters in the Broad River Basin.
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Part I
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning -on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
'LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[PCS Code]
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample Location
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Flow
50050
0.6 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day2
00310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids2
00530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N. [00610]
(April 1— October 31
15.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N [00610]
November 1— March 31
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform [31616]
(geometric mean
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
00010
Daily
Grab
Effluent
pH
00400
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
— —
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Mercury3
COMER
3
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen [00600]
NO2+NO3+TKN
Semi -Annual
Composite
p
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
00665
'
Semi -Annual
Composite,
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin
submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using the Division's eDMR
application system [see A. (2)].
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not
exceed 15% of the respective 'influent value (85% removal).
3. The permittee shall conduct one effluent analysis of Total Mercury during the term of this
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permit [see A. (3) for details].
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts
A. (2) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals,
then permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency
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(EPA). The Division anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning
implementation.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part
II of this permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)j
Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee
shall begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each
month and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted
facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet.
Until such time that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media
Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all
discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required to
complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original
and a copy of the computer -printed eDMR to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due
to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the
households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic
reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted
on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director.
Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must
be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior
to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR.
Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At
such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee
re -applies for and is granted a new temporary waiver by the Division.
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic
reporting requirements is found on the following web page:
http: / /portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq / admin/bog/ipu/ edmr
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Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month
following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the
month following the commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements (Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section
B. (11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person
described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that
person as described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be
delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an
eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more
information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an
eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http: / /porta1.ncdenr.org/web/­wq / admin/bog/ipu / edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system
shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared
under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that
qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly
responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and
imprisonment for knowing violations."
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)l
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years
from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at
any time [40 CFR 122.411.
A. (3) TOTAL MERCURY MONITORING
The Permittee shall provide one effluent analysis for Total Mercury using EPA method
1631E. Sampling should be conducted during 2017. Results of the analysis shall be
submitted with the permit renewal application due no later than March 4, 2018.
Results from any other effluent mercury analyses shall also be submitted with the permit
renewal application. Failure to submit the 1631E results would be considered a permit
violation.
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Longitude: 810 41' 33" W Stream Class: C
Receiving Stream: Sandy Run Creek
River Basin: Broad
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge,
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Du!y 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
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certijy, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility offines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class H, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.4 1 (n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41(j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
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(l)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41 ].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the
performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903 (b)(33 )] :
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (ICU) 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. [I 5A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable PretreatmentStandards 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 limits
from all 1UPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA: [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6.), .0909, .0916,, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS' 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .09.08(e),; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (S1Us) at least once per calendar year;
b.; Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters'including flow except as allowed under 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. TU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's ,pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
% 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 iCFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other .pretreatment.
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial ,annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following.
address:
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NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center_
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These -reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A. list of Industrial Users (lUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements; and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data'SummM 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 neededto determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use. Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial' impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program record& as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [I 5A
NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b.)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .01 l4 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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"Division of Water Resources
RECEIVED/NCDENRIDWR
APR 2 0 2018
WOROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
(Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed)
Permittee: Town of Boiling Springs
Facility Name: Town of Boiling Springs WWTP
Incident Started:
Incident Ended:
Level of Treatment:
Date: 4-13-2018
Date: 4-13-2018
Permit Number: NCO071943
County: Cleveland
Time: 12:00 am
Time: 7:00 am
_None _Primary Treatment X Secondary Treatment _Chlorination/Disinfection Only
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass:. 110,000 -gallons (must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did,the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? X Yes _No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: 25,000 gallons Surface Water Name: Sandy Run Creek
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? _Yes X No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? X Yes No
Were samples taken during event? X Yes _No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Residuals Aerobic Digester.
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Wasting valve was not completely closed when operators leftforthe day on 4-12-2018 resulting in the
digester overflowing, approx. time of digester over flow 12:00 am.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken: _
Valve was immediately closed to stop the over flow of residuals from the digester when the operator
arrived for the day on 4-13-2018 7:00 am.
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

WWTP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
Page 2
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
Please see attached email to the Boiling Springs Town Manager with details on spill cleanup and
remediation activities.
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
A high level sensor will be installed on the digester connected to the WWTP auto dialer.
Additional Comments About the Event:
4-13-18 0840 am samples were taken at Sandy Run Creek:
Upstream pH 6.86 DO 9.3 mg/I
Downstream pH 7.13 DO 9.4 mg/I
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources X Emergency Management
Contact Name: Lon Snider Mooresville Regional Office Date: 4-13-2018 Time: 10:30 am
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc):
Person Reporting Event: Tyler Mullineaux Phone Number: 704-434-5600
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? _Yes X No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
Mr Lon Snider DWR requested an phone call update on spill cleanup activities on Monday April
16, 2018
The attached Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage was published in the Shelby Daily Star on
4-14-18 and will be published in the Gaffney Ledger on 4-18-18.
Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014)

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"The Crossroads of Opportunfty"
TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS
NOTICE OF
DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED SEWAGE
The Town of Boiling Springs had a discharge of approximately 25,000 gallons of untreated
wastewater from the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 2556 Rockford Road. The discharge
occurred on 4/13/2018 for approximately seven hours. The untreated wastewater entered into
Sandy Run Creek in the Broad River Basin. Action was taken to prevent further discharge. This
notice is required by North Carolina General Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143-215.1C. For more
information contact Mike Gibert, Public Works Director, at 704-434-2357.
114 East College Ave I P.O. Box 1014 128017 1 [phone] 1 www.BoilingSpringsNC.net

Mike Gibert
From: Mike Gibert
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2018 2:51 PM
To: Lucas Shires; Scott Dadson
Subject: FW: Wastewater Spill
Lucas and Scott,
Activities for today 4-14-2018 at spill site wastewater plant.
Clean up continued with HST vacuuming up remainder of wastewater spill.
Piedmont LLC installed 2 silt fences in the area adjacent to the Creek.
HST emptied/contained spill material in #2 digester.
400 Ibs of hydrated lime was applied to the entire spill areas.
All work for today completed at 2:00 pm.
Piedmont LLC will be on site Monday morning to seed and blow straw on all spill areas.
Additional pictures will be taken when completed.
Working on WWTP Bypass/Spill report to DWR must be submitted within 5-day.
Thanks,
Mike
From: Mike Gibert
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 8:33 PM
To: Lucas Shires <[e-mail]>
Cc: Scott Dadson <[e-mail]>
Subject: Wastewater Spill
Lucas and Scott,
Wanted to give you summary on today's events regarding the spill at the wastewater plant.
The wastewater supervisor (Tyler) arrived at the plant at 7:00 am this morning 4-13-18 and found the digester
overflowing.
The valve filling the digester was immediately turned off.
Bags of lime were stacked in the ditch line where residual wastewater (sludge) was entering into the Sandy Run Creek to
stop the flow.
Tyler notified me of the spill at 8:00 am and I proceeded to the plant and contacted HST for assistance in spill clean-up.
Upon arrival at the plant Tyler and I started checking/documenting the pH and dissolved oxygen levels upstream and
downstream of the spill in the Creek at 8:40 am.
Investigation then started looking at the plants average discharge flow and compared that to the flow from the last 24
hours to estimate volume in gallon spilled.
At 10:30 am the Mooresville Regional office DWQ was contacted to report the spill of approx. 110,000 gallons with
25,000 gallon reaching Sandy Run Creek.
Kim Greene started preparing the Notice of Discharge of Untreated Wastewater and emailed to the Shelby Daily Star
and the Gaffney Ledger for publication in their papers.
HST arrived at the plant at 12:00 noon with a high vacuum truck and 4 men and started washing up wastewater and
vacuuming up the residuals.

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Mr. Lon Snider with the Mooresville Reginal Office of the DWQ arrived at 3:45 pm to inspect clean-up activities and
check Sandy Run Creek appearance and dissolved oxygen levels.
Mr. Sniders reported clean-up activities looked good and the Creek appeared to have no environmental impact.
Josh Beason (Piedmont LLC) arrived on site at 4:00 regarding a silts fence and straw and a crew will arrive Saturday to
install.
Clean-up activities stopped at 6:00 pm and will resume at 7:00 am on Saturday 4-14-18.
Thanks,
Mike Gibert
Public Works Director
Town of Boiling Springs
704-434-2357
[e-mail]

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Mr. Zach Trogdon, Town Manager
Town of Boiling Springs
P.O. Box 1014
Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017
Dear Mr. Trogdon:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
October 22, 2008 -
Subject:- - Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NCO071943
Boiling Springs WWTP
Cleveland County
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has received your application and has drafted a
NPDES permit for the above referenced facility. The draft permit authorizes the Town of Boiling
Springs to discharge domestic wastewater from the Boiling Springs WWTP to Sandy Run Creek, a
class C water in the Broad River Basin. The draft permit includes discharge limitations/or
monitoring for flow, BOD5, total suspended solids (TSS), ammonia nitrogen and fecal coliform.
. Please be advised that a segment of Sandy Run Creek several miles upstream of the Boiling
Springs discharge is listed as impaired on the North Carolina 2008 draft 303d list. This means that a
portion of the stream does not meet all water quality standards. The Division is working toward the
improvement of water quality in this upper segment of Sandy Run Creek. The downstream portion of
Sandy Run Creek where Boiling Springs discharges is currently supporting all designated uses. The
Town is encouraged to continue to comply with permit limits to help maintain water quality in the
receiving stream.
This draft permit contains no modifications from the previous permit issued to the Town.
At this time, the Division is submitting a notice to the newspapers of general circulation in
Cleveland County, inviting comments from you or your representative, the public and other
agencies on the draft permit. The notice should be published on or about October 29, 2008.
Following a 30-day comment period, we will review all pertinent comments received and take
appropriate action on the permit issuance.
Please provide written comments on the draft permit no later than December 1, 2008. If
you have any questionsE
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Permit NCO071943
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
. DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Town of Boiling Springs
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Boiling Springs Waste Water Treatment Plant
2556 Rockford Road
Boiling Springs
Cleveland County
-to receiving waters designated as Sandy Run Creek in the 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
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2013.
Signed this day
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO071943 if
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.
Town of Boiling Springs is. hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.60 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting
of the following:
♦ Mechanically cleaned bar screen and grit chamber
♦ Two aeration basins with coarse bubble diffusers
♦ Two secondary clarifiers
♦ Scum and recycle pump stations
♦ Ultra -sonic flow meter
♦ UV disinfection
♦ Two rectangular sludge digesters
♦ Emergency power generator
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Sandy Run Creek, classified C waters in the Broad River Basin.

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Latitude: 35° 14' 46" N State Grid: Boiling Springs South
Longitude: 81' 41' 33" W Permitted Flow: 0.60 MGD
Receiving Stream: Sandy Run Creek Drainage Basin: Broad River Basin ,
Stream Class: C Sub -Basin: 03-08-04
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Permit NC0071943
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly:
Average .
Daily"
-Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
- Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.60 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 — October 31
15.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1 — March 31
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly'
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
pH2
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Semi -Annual
Composite
Effluent
`Total Phosphorus
Semi -Annual
Composite
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The monthly average effluent BODS and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall
not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

o ofBoiling
P.O. BOX 1014
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.28017
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
February 11, 2013
Mr. Jeff Poupart
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: NPDES Permit # NC 0071943
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Poupart:
We are requesting the renewal of the above mentioned permit. There have been no
changes made to the operations of the wastewater plant since issuance of the last permit.
Aerobic digested biosolids continue to be land applied to permitted fields for beneficial
reuse as a soil conditioner and a fertilizer supplement.
We feel that the wastewater plant is well operated and maintained and will continue
to perform within its design capacity at 0.60 MGD. If there are any questions or if
additional information is needed please give me a call at [phone].
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Sincerely,
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Tom Hart
Town Manager
Enclosures
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Boiling Springs WWTP, NC 0071943 Renewal Broad
FORM
2A
NPDES
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must complete questions A.1 through A.8. A treatment works
that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also answer questions A.9 through A.12.
B. Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow>_ 0.1 mgd. All treatment works that have design flows
greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions B.1 through 13.6.
C. Certification. All applicants must complete Part C (Certification)
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States and meets
one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information.
E. Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E (Toxicity Testing
Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing.
F. Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any
significant industrial users (SIUs) or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F (Industrial User Discharges
and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes). SIUs are defined as:
1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 403.6 and
40 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter N (see instructions); and
2. Any other industrial user that:
a. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the treatment works (with certain
exclusions); or
b. Contributes a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic
capacity of the treatment plant; or
C. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority.
G. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must complete Part G (Combined Sewer
Systems).
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 1 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Boiling Springs WV TP, NC 0071943
Renewal Broad
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All treatment treatment works must complete questions A.1 through A.8 of this Basic Application Information Packet.
A.1. Facility Information.
Facility Name Town of Boiling Springs
Mailing Address P.O. Box 1014 Boiling Springs NC 28017
Contact Person Terry Price
Title ORC
Telephone Number [phone]
Facility Address 2556 Rockford Road Boiling Springs NC 28017
(not P.O. Box)
A.2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above, provide the following:
Applicant Name Town of Boiling Springs
Mailing Address P.O. Box 1014 Boiling Springs, NC 28017
145 South Main Street Boiling Springs, NC 28017
Contact Person Tom Hart
Title Town Manager
Telephone Number [phone]
Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works?
® owner ® operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
❑ facility ® applicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment works
(include state -issued permits).
NPDES NC 0071943 PSD
UIC Other WQCS 00222
RCRA Other WQ 0018352
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of each
entity and, if known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs. separate) and its ownership (municipal, private, etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership
Town of Boiling Springs 2400 separate municipal
Town of Lattimore 255 separate municipal
Total population served 2655
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 2 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Boiling. Springs WWTP, NC 0071943 Renewal Broad
A.5. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through) Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
A.6. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (i.e., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time period
with the 12t' month of `this year" occurring no more than three months.prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate 0.600 mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate 0.278 0.268 0.280
C. Maximum daily flow rate 0.968 0.570 1.286
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution (by miles) of each.
® Separate sanitary sewer 100 %
❑ Combined storm and sanitary sewer %
A.8. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? ® Yes ❑ No
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
i. Discharges of treated effluent
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent
iii. Combined sewer overflow points
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks)
V. Other
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface impoundments
that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? ❑ Yes
If yes, provide the following for each surface impoundment:
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharge to surface impoundment(s)
Is discharge ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
C. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater?
If yes, provide the following for each land application site:
Location: 2739 Rockford Road 1 1127 Mt. Pleasant Church Road
Number of acres: 16.98 39.98
N
® Yes
Annual average daily volume applied to site: <0.001 mgd
Is land application ❑ continuous or ® intermittent?
d. Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works? ® Yes
mgd
❑ No
❑ No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 3 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Town of Boiling Springs WWTP, NC 0071943
Renewal
Broad
If yes, describe the mean(s) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment works
(e.g., tank truck, pipe).
When land application fields are too wet to land apply, biosolids are transported by tanker truck.
If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide:
Transporter Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ( )
For each treatment works that receives this discharge, provide the following:
Name Cliffside Sanitary District
Mailing Address P.O. Box 122 Cliffside NC 28024
Contact Person Mike Gibert
Title Operations Manager
Telephone Number [phone]
If known, provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge NC 0004405
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. <0.001 mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included
in A.8. through A.8.d above (e.g., underground percolation, well injection): ❑ Yes ® No
If yes, provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method (including location and size of site(s) if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed by this method:
Is disposal through this method ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 4 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Boiling Springs WWTP, NC 0071943 Renewal Broad
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES:
If you answered "Yes" to question A.8.a, complete questions A.9 through A.12 once for each outfall (including bypass points) through
which effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. If you answered "No" to question
A.8.a, go to Part B, "Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal to 0.1 mgd."
A.9. Description of Outfall.
a. Outfall number 001
b. Location Boiling Springs 28017
(City or town, if applicable) (Zip Code)
(County)
(State)
35 14 46
81 41 33
(Latitude)
(Longitude)
C. Distance from shore (if applicable) 3.0
ft.
d. Depth below surface (if applicable)
ft.
e. Average daily flow rate 0.275
mgd
f. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a periodic discharge? ❑ Yes
® No (go to A.9.g.)
If yes, provide the following information:
Number f times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge:
mgd
Months in which discharge occurs:
g. Is outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes
® No
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water Sandy Run Creek
b. Name of watershed (if known)
United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known):
C. Name of State Management/River Basin (if known): Broad River Basin
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known):
d. Critical low flow of receiving stream (if applicable)
acute cfs chronic cfs
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable): mg1I of CaCO3
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 8 7550-22. Page 5 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Town of Boiling Springs WWTP, NC 0071943
Renewal
Broad
A.11. Description of Treatment
a. What level of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
® Primary ® Secondary
❑ Advanced ❑ Other. Describe:
b. Indicate the following removal rates (as applicable):
Design BOD5 removal or Design CBOD5 removal 88.0 %
Design SS removal 88.0 %
Design P removal %
Design N removal %
Other %
C. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season, please describe:
UV Light
If disinfection is by chlorination is dechlorination used for this outfall? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Does the treatment plant have post aeration? ❑ Yes ® No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following
parameters. Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is
discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data
collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of
40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a
minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one-half years apart.
Outfall number: 001
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EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 6 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Town of Boiling Springs WVVTP, NC 0071943 Renewal
Broad
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All applicants with a design flow rate >_ 0.1 mgd must answer questions BA through B.6. All others go to Part C (Certification).
B.1.. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
1,500 gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize inflow and infiltration.
Replacing old lines and manholes. Flow testing and smoke testing.
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries. This
map must show the outline of the facility and the following information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show the entire
area.)
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant, including all unit processes.
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, if applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground.
d. Wells, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells that are: 1) within'% mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works, and 2) listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored, treated, or disposed.
f. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by truck, rail,
or special pipe, show on the map where the hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated, stored, and/or disposed.
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or redunancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection (e.g.,
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily flow
rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram.
B.4. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects (related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? ❑ Yes ® No
If yes, list the name, address, telephone number, and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities (attach additional
pages if necessary).
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: ( 1
Responsibilities of Contractor:
B.6. Scheduled improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements, submit separate responses to question B.5
for each. (If none, go to question B.6.)
a. List the outfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each outfall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies.
❑ Yes ❑ No
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Town of Boiling Springs, NC 0071943
Renewal
Broad
C. If the answer to B.5.b is "Yes," briefly describe, including new maximum daily inflow rate (if applicable).
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below, as
applicable. For improvements planned independently of local, State, or Federal agencies, indicate planned or actual completion dates, as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
- Begin Construction
- End Construction
- Begin Discharge
- Attain Operational Level
e. Have appropriate permits/clearances concerning other Federal/State requirements been obtained? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Describe briefly:
B.6. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated
effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharged. Do not include information
on combine sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate
QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum effluent testing data must be
based on at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on -half years old.
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Town of Boiling Springs WWTP, NC 0071943
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All applicants must complete the Certification Section. Refer to instructions to determine who is an officer for the purposes of this
certification. All applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form 2A, as explained in the Application Overview. Indicate below which
parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting. By signing this certification statement, applicants confirm that they have reviewed
Form 2A and have completed all sections that apply to the facility for which this application is submitted.
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
® Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
❑ Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
❑ Part E (Toxicity Testing: Biomonitoring Data)
❑ Part F (Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes)
❑ Part G (Combined Sewer Systems)
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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 is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment
for knowing violations.
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Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessary to assure wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
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SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
NCDENR/ DWQ
Attn: NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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THE TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Treatment Process
The Treatment Plant is designed to function as an activated -sludge treatment facility. The
plant is designed to receive 100% domestic/commercial wastewater. Debris and grit are
removed at the head of the plant, after which the influent enters two parallel aeration
basins for biological treatment. Wastewater then passes into two parallel secondary
clarifiers for sludge settling. Rotating scraper assemblies collect and remove settled
sludge from the bottom of the clarifiers while effluent passes over top of the weirs.
Collected sludge is either pumped to the head of the plant for combination with the raw
influent or to one of the digesters for sludge treatment and holding. Effluent from the
clarifiers enters the ultraviolet disinfection channel and then passes into the outfall which
discharges into Sandy Run Creek.
The design efficiency of the plant is 88% based on influent concentrations of 240 mg/1
BOD and 240 mg/1 TSS, which is based on permitted effluent concentrations of 30 mg/1
for each parameter.
Sludge Disposal
Sludge is land applied via a tanker track to permitted fields in the Town of Boiling
Springs land application permit #WQ0018352. During periods of rain, snow, or frozen
weather sludge can be hauled to the Cliffside Sanitary District WWTP permit #
NC0004405 and introduced in the treatment plant and treated through their process. Also
the sludge can be hauled to the City of Shelby composting facility permit #WQ0007780.

Town of Soiling Springs WWTP
2566 Rockford Road
Boiling Springs, N. C.
Cleveland County
# NCO071943
Latitude 35 014' 46"
Longitude 81041' 33"
USGS Quad # G12NW
River Basin # 03-08-04
OLD GRIT CHAMBER
AND BAR SCREEN
LJ �lL1L
INFLUENT
Average Daily Flow
276,200 gal
Aerobic Digester A
45,217 gal
Receiving Stream - Sandy Run Creek =t
EFFLUENT
Average Daily Flow`��
275,000 gal
DISINFECTION
UV CHAMBER
oK Clarifier A
104,338 gal
Average Daily Flow
� 138,100 gal
RAS
Wet
Well
Aerobic Digester B
Q
RAS Return Line
77,238 Gal
/'!
& Sludqe
Average Daily Flow
Aeration Basin
Wasted Sludge
377,163 gal
1,200 gal
AeratfQn;
$
Average Daily Flow
138,100 gal
�3
Blowers `
Aeration Basin
283,649 gal
Average Dally Flow
138,100 gal
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Bar Screen By Pass
/Clarifier B
104,338 gal
Average Daily Flow
138,100 gal
` SPLITER BOX
MECHANICAL BAR SCREEN & GRIT CHAMBER
Office & Lab Emergency Power Generator
Electric Room
Total Volumes
Aeration Basins A & B
660,812 gal
Digester A & B
122,455 gal
Clarifiers A & B
208,678 gal
jan 2013 brb

(bCleveland County, NC Print Map
Pagel of 2
Cleveland County, NC
Disclaimer: The information contained on this page is NOT to be construed or used as a 'legal description"
accurate but accuracy is not guaranteed.
Parcel Number: 1571
GIS Owner: BOILING SPRINGS TOWN OF
GIS Deed Ref: 12D 099
GIS Deeded Acres: 2.78
Calculated Acres: 2.74330013494
Owner: BOILING SPRINGS TOWN
Owner Address: PO BOX 1014
OwnerAddr2: BOILING SPRINGS NC 28017-1014
Parcels
Parcel Address: 2556 ROCKFORD RD
Deed Book: 12D
Deed Page: 099
Map Number: 1135
Block: 1
Lot: 2
Acres: 2.78
Land Value: 8406 ,
Building Value: 64500
Total Value: 72906
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Parcels
Parcel Number: 1571 Parcel Address: 2556 RO(
GIS Owner: BOILING SPRINGS TOWN OF Deed Book: 12D
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SOC. PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: March 5, 2008
" NPDES. STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Cleveland
NPDES Permit No.: NCO071943
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Boiling Springs WWTP
% Town of Boiling Springs
Post Office Box 1014
Boiling Springs, N.C. 28107
2. Date of investigation: February 28, 2008
3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer II
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Terry Price, ORC [phone]
5. Directions to site: From the jct. of Hwy. 150 and SR 1195 (College Farm Rd.) south of
the Town of Boiling Springs, travel west on SR 1195 z 0.5"mile -and turn right on SR
1194 (Rockford Rd.). Travel z 1.2 mile on SR 1194 and turn right onto a dirt access road.
The WWTP is located at the end of this road.
6. Discharge point(s), list for all discharge points: -
Latitude: 350 14' 46"
Longitude: 810 41' 33"
P.-
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: G 12 NW
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. Additional area is
available for expansion, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The WWTP site is not located in a
flood plain. Gently rolling topography.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 500+ feet from the WWTP site.

II
Page Two
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Sandy Run Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Broad 030804
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream passes through a mostly rural area with agriculture being the primary use.
Excellent flow observed at the point of discharge. No other dischargers for any
reasonable distance are known.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater: 0.600 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.600 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 0.600 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: There have been no ATCs issued in the past 2 years.
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: the existing
WWT facilities consist of a mechanically cleaned bar screen and grit chamber, a
rectangular aeration basin with coarse bubble diffusers, two secondary clarifiers,
scum and recycle pump stations, an ultra -sonic flow meter, UV disinfection, a
rectangular sludge digester, and an emergency power generator.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no WWT facilities proposed at
this time.
,g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None that we are aware. Chlorine is not
used for disinfection.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: The Town currently land applies all of
the residuals generated in the WWT process on a site authorized under Permit No.
WQ0018352. The Town also has the option to transport all residuals to the City of
Shelby for disposal by composting.
3. Treatment plant classification: Class II (no change from previous rating).
4. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s): 01 MTU Code(s): 05003

Page Three
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PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? Public monies were used in the construction of this facility,
and will also be used in any future expansion.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
Important SOC or Compliance Schedule dates: The Town is not currently under an SOC
nor is one being considered at this time.
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: There are no known wastewater disposal alternatives
presently available to the Town.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee requests that the subject Permit be renewed. There have been no changes to
the permit or WWTP since the permit"was last renewed nor has the Town requested any changes
during the proposed permit term. The existing WWT facilities appeared to be in good
operational condition at the time of the site investigation.
Pending a final technical review by the NPDES Unit, it is recommended that the Permit
be renewed as requested.
Water Qualn*y/Regional Supervisor l ate
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William G. Ross Jr.,.Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins Director_
Dlv►sron of Water Quality
n
February 25, 2008
ZACH TROGDON
TOWN MANAGER
TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS
PO BOX 1014
BOILING SPRINGS NC 28017
NC QENR MR r
Subject Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO071943
Boiling Springs WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Trogdon:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on February 22, 2008. 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 permits, please contact Susan
Wilson at [phone], extension 510.
'. Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
NPDES Unit
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Mooresville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
NO a CaTO11Ila
Nawra!!y
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.newateruualitv.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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Town of Boiling Springs
P.O. BOX 1014
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. 28017
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
February 20, 2008
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: NPDES Permit # NC 0071943
Cleveland County
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle:
We are requesting the renewal of the above mentioned permit. There have been no
changes made to the operations of the wastewater plant since issuance of the last permit.
Aerobic digested biosolids continue to be land applied to permitted fields for beneficial
reuse as a soil conditioner and a fertilizer supplement.
We feel that the wastewater plant is well operated and maintained and will continue
to perform within its design capacity at 0.60 MGD. If there are any questions or if
additional information is needed please give me a call at [phone].
Sincerely,
Zach Trogdon
Town Manager
Enclosures

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS NC 0071943
FORM
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2A NPDES FORMVI 2A APP'L
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NPDES
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Form 2A has been developed in a modular forn
a._ Supplemental,Application lnformation pack
parts. All applicants must complete Parts:A an
mgd must also complete Part 13Some. applica
Information packet. The following'items,explair
Form Approved 1114199
OMB Number 2040-0086
on - -
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must complete questions A.1 through A.8. A treatment
works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also answer questions A.9 through A.12.
B. Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow > 0.1 mgd. All treatment works that have design
flows greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions B.1 through B.6.
C. Certification. All applicants must complete Part C (Certification).
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States and
meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data): .
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information.
E. Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E (Toxicity
Testing Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing.
F. Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any
significant industrial users (SIUs) or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F (Industrial User Discharges and
RCRA/CERCLA Wastes). SIUs are defined as:
1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 403.6 and
40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N (see instructions); and
2. Any other industrial user that:
a. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the treatment works (with certain
exclusions); or
b. Contributes a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic
capacity of the treatment plant; or
c. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority.
G. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must complete Part G (Combined Sewer
Systems).
ALL
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: Form Approved 1114199
TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS NC 0071943 OMB Number 2040-0066
PART A. BASIC APPLICATION, .INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS "`
A.1. Facility Information.
Facility name Town of Boiling Springs
Mailing Address P.O. Box 1014 Boiling Springs. NC 28017
Contact person
Title ORC
Telephone number [phone]
Facility Address 2556 Rockford Road Boiling Springs, NC 28017
(not P.O. Box)
A.2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above, provide the following:
Applicant name Town of Boiling Springs
Mailing Address P.O. Box 1014 / 145 South Main Street Boiling Strings NC 28017
Contact person Zach Trogdon
Title Town Manager
Telephone number [phone]
Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works?
owner operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
facility applicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment
works (include state -issued permits).
NPDES NC 0071943
UIC
RCRA
PSD
Other WQCS 00222
Other WQ 0018352
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of
each entity and, if known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs. separate) and its ownership (municipal, private,
etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership
Town of Boilina Springs 2375 separate municipal
Town of Lattimore 250 separate municipal
Total population served 2625
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS NC 0071943
A.5. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
Form Approved 1114199
OMB Number 2040-0086
Yes No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through) Indian Country?
Yes No
A.6. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (i.e., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each years data must be based on a 12-month time
period with the 12th month of "this year' occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate 0.60 mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate 0.33 0.27 0.25 mgd
c. Maximum daily flow rate 1.17 0.83 1.02 mgd
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection systems) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution (by miles) of each.
Separate sanitary sewer
Combined storm and sanitary sewer
A.8. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? Yes
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
i. Discharges of treated effluent
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent
Ill. Combined sewer overflow points
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks)
v. Other
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface
impoundments that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? Yes
If yes, provide the following for each surface impoundment:
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharged to surface impoundment(s)
Is discharge continuous or intermittent?
1
100.00 %
mgd
No
No
c. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater? Yes No
If yes, provide the following for each land application site:
Location: Red Road, Shelby NC / Holly Hill Road, Boiling Springs, NC
Number of acres: 50.84
Annual average daily volume applied to site: 0.00 Mgd
Is land application continuous or ✓ intermittent?
d. Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works? Yes No
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: Form Approved 1/14W
TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS NC 0071943 OMB Number 2040-0086
If yes, describe the mean(s) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment
works (e.g., tank truck, pipe).
If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide:
Transporter name:
Mailing Address:
Contact person:
Title:
Telephone number:
For each treatment works that receives this discharge, provide the following:
Name:
Mailing Address:
Contact person:
Title:
Telephone number:
If known, provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge.
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included in
A.8.a through A.8.d above (e.g., underground percolation, well injection)? Yes No
If yes, provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method (including location and size of site(s) if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed of by this method:
Is disposal through this method continuous or intermittent?
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS NC 0071943
Form Approved 1114199
OMB Number 2040-0086
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES: ...... : M
If you answered "yes" to question A.8.a, complete questions A 9 through A.12 once for.each outfali (Including bypass points) through
which effluent is discharged. Do not include information on.combined.sewer overflows in thissection. If you answered "no" to question
A.8.a, o to Part B, "Additional Application -Information . for A licants with a'Desi n Flow` D"it "' than or E ual to 0,1 mgd
9PP 9 q:
A.9. Description of Outfall.
a. Outfall number 001
b. Location Boiling Springs 28017
(City or town, if applicable) (Zip Code)
Cleveland . NC
3(Cou14 46 81 41 33
((( (state)
(Latitude) (Longitude)
c. Distance from shore (if applicable) 3.00 ft.
d. Depth below surface (if applicable) ft.
e. Average daily flow rate 0.28 mgd
f. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a
periodic discharge?
If yes, provide the following information:
Number of times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge:
Months in which discharge occurs:
g. Is outfall equipped with a diffuser?
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water
b. Name of watershed (if known)
Sandy Run Creek
Yes
Yes
United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known):
c. Name of State Management/River Basin (if known): Broad River Basin
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known):
d. Critical low flow of receiving stream (if applicable):
acute cis chronic
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable): _
No (go to A.9.g.) .
mgd
No
cfs
mg/I of CaCO3
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Form Approved 1114A9
TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS NC 0071943
OMB Number 2040-0086
A.11. Description of Treatment.
a. What levels of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
Primary Secondary
Advanced Other. Describe:
b. Indicate the following removal rates (as applicable):
Design BOD5 removal or Design CBODS removal 88.00 %
Design SS removal 88.00 %
Design P removal
Design N removal
Other
c. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season, please describe.
UV Light
If disinfection is by chlorination, is dechlorination used for this outfall? Yes No
d. Does the treatment plant have post aeration? Yes No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following
parameters. Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is
discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data
collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements
of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136.
At a minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one-half years aparL
Outfall number: 001
:PARAMETER
MAXIMUM .DAILY VALUE
= AVERAGE DAILY VALUE
Value
Units .
=Value' ' ''
Units
Number of Samples
zh
H (Minimum)
6.10
s.u.
_ , ...f.:_THZZ
`�� ., �
H Maximum
7.20
SM._
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rig
_
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Flow Rate
1.02
mgd
0.25
mgd
365.00
Temperature inter
10.00
Celsius
11.00
Celsius
365.00
Temperature Summer
27.00
Celsius
24.00
Celsius
1365.00
` For pH please report a minimum and a maximum daily value
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
ML1 MDL
"DISCHARGE
METHOD ..
Conc.
Units
. Conc.
Units
Number of
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NONCONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS.
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN
BOD-5
8.00
mgl
3.30
mgl
52.00
SM 5210 B
I CBOD-5
DEMAND (Report one)
FECAL COLIFORM
24.00
MPN
3.60
MPN
52.00
SM 9222 D
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS)
40.00
mgl
5.50
mgl
52.00
SM 2540 D
:.
END OF PART,A,
„
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW TO DETERMINE=WHICH OTHER`PARTS OF FORMJf
. "2A YOU MUST COMPLETE =
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Page 6 of 21

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Form Approved 1/14W
TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS NC 0071943
OMB Number 2040-0086
BASIC APPLICATION; IN FORMAT ION
PART B. ,..ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS WITH A DESIGN FLOW GREATER THAN OR
EQUAL TO 01 MGD (100;006 gallons p4`day) T 4 1
All applicants with a design flow rate;> 0 1. mgd must answer questions B.1 through B 6 All others o to Part C Certtficatwn
B.I. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
3,500.00 gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize inflow and infiltration.
In the process of smoke testing sewer mains
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries.
This map must show the outline of the facility and the following Information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show
the entire area.)
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant, including all unit processes.
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, if applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground.
d. Wells, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells that are: 1) within 1/4 mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works, and 2) listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored, treated, or disposed.
f. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by
truck, rail, or special pipe, show on the map where that hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated, stored, and/or
disposed.
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or redundancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection (e.g,
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily
flow rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram.
BA. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects (related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? _Yes ✓ No
If yes, list the name, address, telephone number, and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities (attach additional
pages if necessary).
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
Responsibilities of Contractor:
B.S. Scheduled Improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements, submit separate responses to question
B.5 for each. (If none, go to question B.6.)
a. List the outfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each outfall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies.
Yes No
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Form Approved 1/14t99
OMB Number 2040-0086
TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS NC 0071943
c If the answer to B.5.b is "Yes," briefly describe, including new maximum daily inflow rate (if applicable).
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the Implementation steps listed below, as
applicable. For improvements planned independently of local, State, or Federal agencies, indicate planned or actual completion dates, as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM / DD / YYYY MM / DD / YYYY
— Begin construction
— End construction
— Begin discharge
—Attain operational level
e. Have appropriate permits/clearances concerning other Federal/State requirements been obtained? _Yes No
Describe briefly:
B.6. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated effluent .
testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharged.. Do not include information on combined sewer .
overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136
methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for
standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum, effluent testing data must be based on ac least three
pollutant scans and must be no more than four and one-half years old.
Outfall Number: 001
POLLUTANT
11AAXIMUM DAILY;
;^ AVERAGE'DAILY DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE '
" ANALYTICAL
ML / MDL
Conc
Units
Conc
Units
Number of
S amples
METHOD
CONVENTIONAL AND NONCONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS.
AMMONIA (as N)
3.00
mgl
0.50
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52.00
SM 4500
CHLORINE (TOTAL
RESIDUAL, TRC)
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
TOTAL KJE(TKN HL
NITROGEN EN K
5.80
mgl
2.70
mgl
5.00
EPA 351.2
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE
21.00
mgl
13.50
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4.00
EPA 353.2
NITROGEN
OIL and GREASE
PHOSPHORUS (Total)
3.20
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2.30
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4.00
EPA 365.2
TOTAL DISSOLVED
SOLIDS (TDS)
OTHER
END OF PART B -
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVEk! W,TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS OF FORM
,..:
m.. 2A YOU MU$T COMPLETE
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Form Approved 1/14199
TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS NC 0071943
OM13Number 2040-0086
BASIC APPLICATION: INFORMATION
PART C. CERTIFICATION
;.
All applicants must complete the. Certification Section Refer to instructions to determine who is an; officer fort. he purposes of this certification,.•All
applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form 2A as explained in the Application Overview =:Indicae belmV h' ich' paits'of'Form'2A'you
have completed and -are submitting:: By signing this certification statement; applicants'confirm that they have reviewed Form 2A and have -completed, -
all sections that apply to the facili for which this application is submitted..: =
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
Part E (Toxicity Testing: Biomonitodng Data)
Part F (Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes)
Part G (Combined Sewer Systems)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons
who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine
and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Name and official title Zach Trogdon Town Manager
Signature
Telephone number [phone]
j
Date signed d S
/J� -2 /
Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessary to assess wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
works or identify appropriate permitting requirements.
SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
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THE TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Treatment Process
The Treatment Plant is designed to function as an activated -sludge treatment facility. The
plant is designed to receive 100% domestic/commercial wastewater. Debris and grit are
removed at the head of the plant, after which the influent enters, two parallel aeration
basins for biological treatment. Wastewater then passes into two parallel secondary
clarifiers for sludge settling.. Rotating scraper assemblies collect and remove settled
.,.,
sludge from the bottom of the.clarifiers while effluent passes over top of the weirs.
Collected sludge is either pumped to the head of the planf for combmatton with the raw
influent or to. one of the di esters for.slud e treaim6ift and holdin Effluent from the
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clarifiers enters_ the ultraviolet disinfection channel and then`passes into the"oi tfall which
discharges into Sandy Run Creek.
The design efficiency of the plant is 88% based on influent concentrations of 240 mg/l
BOD and 240 mg/1 TSS, which is based on permitted effluent concentrations'of 30 mg/l
for each parameter.

Town of Boiling Springs WWTP
2556 Rockford Road
Boiling Springs, N. C.
Cleveland County
# NCO071943
Latitude 35 014' 46"
Longitude 81041' 33"
USGS Quad # G12NW
River Basin # 03-08-04
Aerobic Digester A
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Clarifier A
104,338 gal
Average Daily Flow
140,500 gal
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Wet
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77.238 Gal
Average Daily Flow
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Average Daily Flow
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Aeration Basin
283,649 gal
Total Volumes
Aeration Basins r, S
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141,500 gal
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Cleveland Co., NC
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Deed Reference: Bk.12D Pg. 099
Land Area: 2.780 acres
Tax Values:
Building Value:$64,500
Land Value: $8,406
Total Value: $72,906
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Cleveland Co., NC
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Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
November 12, 2003
Mr. Charles Wiesner
Town of Boiling Springs
P.O. Box 1014
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0071943
Town of Boiling Springs
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Wiesner
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No..NC0071943 issued on October 29, 2003 for the
discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of this
letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to
comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is suggested
that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge. Your
discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring
Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon
commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The
monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this Agency. If you
have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please
contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form
(DWQ Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable
parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance 'monitoring fee may be
required for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is
imperative that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible
revocation of your permit.
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The
Customer Service Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, `C 28115 PHONE [phone]
800 623-7748 FAX [phone]

conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment
unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment, plant
operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of
wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged,
expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by
this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee
to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be assessed for such
violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of
the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be
necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not
automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on
Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If you, as
the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of Water Quality
rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another parry, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your
NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
1 D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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pF \N A Michael F. Easley
Governor
r William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
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>_ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
October 29, 2003
Mr. Charles Wiesner
Town of Boiling Springs
PO Box 1014
Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO071943
Town of Boiling Springs
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Wiesner:
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 revised draft permit sent to you on October 2,
2003.
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 `dater 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 Dawn Jeffries at telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 595.
cc: Central Files
Nlooresz ille.Itegional Offic_e/�Vgter Quality Section
NPDES Unit _ -`
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Mark McIntire
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
NOV 0 5 2003
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Phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
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Permit NCO071943
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA .
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Town of Boiling Springs
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Boiling Springs Waste Water Treatment Plant
2556 Rockford Road
Boiling Springs
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as Sandy Run Creek in the 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 December 1, 2003
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2008.
Signed this day October 29, 2003.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Mark` McIntire
Alan W. Klimek P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO071943
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked.
As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit beating this number is no longer effective.
Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
Town of Boiling Springs is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.60 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting
of the following:
♦ Mechanically cleaned bar screen and grit chamber
♦ Two aeration basins with coarse bubble diffusers
♦ Two secondary clarifiers
♦ Scum and recycle pump stations
♦ Ultra -sonic flow meter
♦ UV disinfection
♦ Two rectangular sludge digesters
♦ Emergency power generator
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Sandy Run Creek, classified C waters in the Broad River Basin.

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Permit NC0071943
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
,EFFLUENT'
CHAgACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Aveta�ge�
Weekly
Daily .Measurement,
Maximum
Fre uenc .
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Flow
0.60 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 - October 31
15.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1 - March 31)
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (2C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
pH2
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Semi -Annual
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi -Annual
Composite
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall
not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

NPDES Permit Requirements
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Aver Ze
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B ass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 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 fused at no greater than 1 /24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 nil collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration hmi�
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)0) 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.
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, 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 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 CFR122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections. 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knowing violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(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 4 143-215.6A]
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. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee_ shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Perrrittee
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)].
Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this pernvt after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"9 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. 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 (0].
13. Permit Modification, 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.02011.
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
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 limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Pernttee 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.
Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 21-1.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
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 28th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including.
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d.. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) 0).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6: of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 0) (8)].
Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following.
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
®TIER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels'
(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
0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony,
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (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
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, • nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
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 aufhorities, 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:
Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey aWS)
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 (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (!UP
) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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6. Authorization to Construct (A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
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.
Enforcement Response Plan XRP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms aDSQ
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCA.0 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
Date: August 11, 2003
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Cleveland
NPDES Permit No.: NCO071943
MRO No.: 03-21
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Boiling Springs WWTP
Town of Boiling Springs
Post Office Box 1014
Boiling Springs, N.C. 28107
2. Date of investigation: August 5, 2003
3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environ. Engr. II
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Charlie Wiesner, [phone]
5. Directions to site: From the jct. of Hwy. 150 and SR 1195 (College Farm Rd.) south of
the Town of Boiling Springs, travel west on SR 1195 = 0.5 mile and turn right on SR
1194 (Rockford Rd.). Travel =.1.2 mile on SR 1194 and turn right onto a dirt access road.
The WWTP is located at the end of this road.
6. Discharge point(s), list for all discharge points: -
Latitude: 350 14' 46"
Longitude: 810 41' 33"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
— USGS Quad No.: G 12 NW
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. Additional area is available
for expansion, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The WWTP site is not located in a
flood plain. Gently rolling topography.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 500+ feet from the WWTP site.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Sandy Run Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Broad 030804
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream passes through a mostly rural area with agriculture being the primary use.
Excellent flow observed at the point of discharge. No other dischargers for any
reasonable distance are known.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
a. Volume of wastewater: 0.600 MGD (Design Capacity)
b.. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.600 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 0.600 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: There have been no ATCs issued in the past 2 years.
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: the existing
WWT facilities consist of a mechanically cleaned bar screen and grit chamber, a
rectangular aeration basin with coarse bubble diffusers, two secondary clarifiers,
scum and recycle pump stations, an ultra -sonic flow meter, UV disinfection, a
rectangular sludge digester, and an emergency power generator.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no WWT facilities proposed at
this time. Should the renewed permit contain effluent limitations for which the
current WWT facilities cannot comply, additional WWTP construction may be
necessary.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None that we are aware. Chlorine is not
used for disinfection.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: The Town currently land applies all of
the residuals generated in the WWT process on a site authorized under Permit No.
WQ0018352. The Town also has the option to transport all residuals to the City of
Shelby for disposal by composting.
3. Treatment plant classification: Class II (no change from previous rating).
4. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s):. 01 MTU Code(s): 05003

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PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? Public monies were used in the construction of this facility,
and will also be used in any future expansion.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: The Town is not currently under an
SOC/JOC nor is one being considered at this time.
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: There is no known wastewater disposal alternative
presently available to the Town.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee requests that the subject Permit be renewed. There have been no changes to
the permit or WWTP since the permit was last renewed nor has the Town requested any changes
during the proposed permit term. The existing WWT facilities appeared to be in good operational
condition at the time of the site investigation.
Pending receipt and approval of the WLA, it is recommended that the Permit be renewed
as requested.
Sig ature of Re Preparer Date
Water Quality Regi , al Supervisor Date
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.State of North Carolina Department of Environment VT
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and Natural Resources '&74�
Division of Water Quality yl�
Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR��
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director '0 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
3/ 19/2003
CHARLES WIESNER
TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS
PO BOX 1014
BOILING SPRINGS, NC 28017
Subject: NPDES Renewal Application
Permit Number NCO071943
Boiling Springs Town- WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Permittee:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on March 5, 2003 . Thank you for submitting this
package.
The permit renewal for this facility has been assigned to a staff member This staff member will contact you if further
information is needed to complete the permit renewal. Please note that the NPDES Unit has several vacant
positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over 4 years and is delaying all permit renewals. Our remaining permit
writers are currently reviewing Authorizations to Construct, speculative limit requests, major permit modifications
and 201 plan updates ahead of permit renewals. This is necessary due to a variety of factors, including mandatory
deadlines in the statutes which govern our program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NCO071943 the existing requirements in your permit will remain in effect
until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action). We appreciate your patience and understanding
while we operate with a severely depleted staff. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the
subject permit, please contact Charles Weaver at [phone], extension 511
cc: Central Files
NU ooresvill'e Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
Sincerely,
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F'JC®EPT.C�{
Valery Stephens AND NATURAL
Point Source Branch ICES(?ll��E3 00RES101'LLE REGIONAL CE
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Town of BoilingSprings
P.O. BOX 1014
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. 28017
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
COMMISSIONERS
WILLIAM K. ELLIOTT. MAYOR PRO-TEM
JAMES L. BEASON, JR.
JOHN C. GLENN
DARLENE J. GRAVETT
MARTY L. THOMAS
2/27/03
Mrs Valery Stephens
NCDENR[Water Quality/ Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mrs. Stephens:
MAX HAMRICK
Mayor
GREG McGINNIS
Town Administrator
MARGRETTA McKEE
Clerk
Subject: Permit Renewal
NPDES Permit NCO071943
Boiling Springs, NC
Cleveland County
Enclosed are copies of the permit renewal for the Town of Boiling Springs Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
Conversations with Kevin Bowden and Charles Weaver Jr. indicate that the Town of
Boiling Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant did not have to complete the toxicity
testing or the organic scans because of the size of the plant with a 100% domestic flow.
The Town does not have a pretreatment program.
The Town's WWTP disinfects the wastewater effluent with UV disinfection and does
not have to test Chlorine residual in the effluent.
The Town of Boiling Springs WVVTP is currently using the Brook's Farm for a land
application site. A permit is still open for hauling bio-solids to the Shelby WWTP for
composting. The Town would like to keep this permit open an alternative measure.
If you need any additional information or have questions concerning this report, please
contact me at the WVVTP, 704-434-5600.

Town of Boiling
Springs
P.O. BOX 1014
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.
28017
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
MAX HAMRICK
Mayor
COMMISSIONERS
WILLIAM K. ELLIOTT, MAYOR
PRO-TEM
GREG McGINNIS
JAMES L. BEASON, JR.
Town Administrator
JOHN C. GLENN
DARLENE J. GRAVETT
MARGRETTA McKEE
MARTY L. THOMAS
Clerk
Sincerely,
l
Charles Wiesner
Wastewater System Supervisor/ORC
cc: Greg McGinnis, Town Administrator
Joey Gantt, Public Works Director

-.FORM^
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 1. EPA I.D. NUMBER
GENERAL INFORMATION S TiA ;
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Consolidated Permits
GENERAL Read the "General Instructions" before starting.)
LABEL ITEMS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
If a preprinted label has been provided,
1. EPA I.D. NUMBER
affix it in the designated space. Review.the:
information carefully; i any, of ..;it'is
111. FACILITY NAME
incorrect cross through d and enter the .,
correct data in the appropriate fill In area.
below. Also, if any of the preprinted datafls -,
absent (the area to the left of the label
space rsts the .information that shoi]Ia
PLEASE PLACE LABEL IN THIS SPACE appear) please provide it in the proper fill ;
V. FACILITY
in areajs) below: Jf,the label is com etepr
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MAILING LIST
and correct .yYou not complete li`erris
I III, V,_and VI (except V18 which mliat;be
completed regardless). Complete all items
VI. FACILITY
if no .label has been roved .Refer tQ the
instructions for; detai ed dem descriptions ;.
LOCATION
and for the' legal authorization u nder which ';
this data is co lected.
11. POLLUTANT. CHARACTERISTICS
R omINSTp ete A t roug to cletermine.whether.yoU
need,,to'submit any permit application forms to tha*EPA;Af you answer "yes toralt�r
in the third cotumR
questions, you must submit this form and the supplemental from listed in'the parenthesis following the question. Mark X' in the box
"no" to each question, you need not submit any of these forms. You may answer 'no ",if your acttvity:Is
the supplemental form is attached. If you answer
from permit requirements; see Section C of the -instructions. See also, Section D of the instructions for definitions of, bold-faced terms ' >�
excluded
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
MARK "X MARK
FORM._, SPECIFIC QUESTIONS Yes No . FORM._
YES - NO_' ATTACHED ' • : ATTACHED
A. Is t is facility a publ cly owned treatment works
which results indischarge to waters of the
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proposed) include a concentrated animal
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U.S.? (FORM 2A)
feeding operation or aquatic animal
production facility which results in a.discharge
to waters of the U.S.? (FORM 2B)
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C. Is this facility which currently results in
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in A or B above which will result in'a discharge
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discharges to waters of the U.S. other than
those described in A or B above? FORM 2C
to waters of the U.S.? FORM 2D
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E. Does or will this facility treat, store, or dispose of
hazardous (FORM 3)
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F. Do you or, will you inject at this facility industrial or
municipal effluent below the lowermost stratum
❑ a ❑
wastes?
containing, within one quarter mile of the well
bore, underground sources of drinking water?
(FORM 4)
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G. Do you .or _ will you infect at this facility any
H. Do you or will you inject at this facility fluids for
special processes such as mining of sulfer by the
produced water other fluids which are brought to
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process, solution mining of minerals, in
situ combustion of fossil fuel, or recovery of
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gas production, inject fluids used for
enhanced, recovery"of oil or natural gas, or inject
geothermal energy? (FORM 4)
fluids for storage of liquid hydrocarbons?
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FORM 4
I . Is this facility a proposed stationary source
which is one of the 28 industrial categories listed
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J. Is this facility a proposed stationary source
which is NOT one of the 28 industrial categories
instructions which will potentially
❑ El100,tons
in the instructions -and which will potentially emit
year of any air pollutant regulated
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in the and
emit _250 tons per year of any air pollutant
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under the Clean Air ,Act and may affect or be
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X. EXISTING ENVIRO.NMENTAL'PERMITS
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: C. RCRA Hazardous Wastes E. OTHER (specify) (Specify)
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15 1s 17 .18 30 A5, 16 30
XI. MAP
Attach to this application --top--"-'hlarrlap of th area extending to at least one mile beyond property hour Banes The map must f.
show the outline'' the facillty,;ahe location of each of its. existing and.proposed intake, and discharge stru^tu es,:each of Its
hazardous waste treatment, storage,•or disposal facilities, and each well;where it injects fluids underground Include all spnngs, a
rivers and other surface water bodies in the ma p area. See instructions forprecise-re uirements. , : ;,• ,
XII. NATURE OF BUSINESS" " vide a brief descri tion
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XI11. CERTIFICATION see instructions
I certify under penalty ,of law that 1-have personally examined and am familiar with theinformation submitted in 'this a • plicatiori and #;
all attachments and'!hat, based on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information contained in
the application, I believe this the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false infornietion, including the possibilitv of fine and imprisonment.
A. NAME & OFFICIAL TITLE (type or print) B. SIGNATURE C. DATE SIGNED
Charles 01e-S11C( G(�%� .
COMMENTS FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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LITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: N C 00'7 19 4 3
FORM
2A
NPDES
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
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PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
P0-M,+ PO-heW11
RIVER BASIN:
Broad flyder t3av;,,
Form 2A has been developed in a modular format and consists of a "Basic Application Information" packet
and a "Supplemental Application Information" packet. The Basic Application Information packet is divided
into two parts. All applicants must complete Parts A and C. Applicants with a design flow greater than or
equal to 0.1 mgd must also complete Part B. Some applicants must also complete the Supplemental
Application Information packet. The following items explain which parts of Form 2A you must complete.
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must complete questions A.1 through A.B. A treatment works
that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also answer questions A.9 through A.12.
B. Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow >_ 0.1 mgd. All treatment works that have design flows
greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions 13.1 through 13.6.
C. Certification. All applicants must complete Part C (Certification).
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States and meets
one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information.
E. Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E (Toxicity Testing
Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing.
F. Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any
significant industrial users (SIUs) or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F (Industrial User Discharges
and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes). SIUs are defined as:
1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 403.6 and
40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N (see instructions); and
2. Any other industrial user that:
a. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the treatment works (with certain
exclusions); or
b. Contributes a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic
capacity of the treatment plant; or
C. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority.
G. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must complete Part G (Combined Sewer
Systems).
pLLYAPPLICANTS MUST COIU�PLETE PARTz C (CERTIF1CATIOI � r
Page 1 of 22
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: rVC ®D % 1 9 ti 3
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Tesvo3P i';n s Ww T P
m;4 ewa(
Dead 12ivc,r %3elsrt
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All treatment works must complete questions A.1 through A.8 of this Basic Application Information Packet.
A.1. Facility Information.
Facility Name -Tow k- 04 � d+( i� G S� r; ,cq I.-, w I f
Mailing Address P. Q tl X Q y
80� �;��, SP,,.,�,s , N.c. a$d�-
Contact PersonGr a 1'1't �� h •� S
y-
Title Tow ^ 4 dm , Are4e
Telephone Number (701) 9 3 y- 3/�5 -7 � 0 +� ►1 Nall
Facility Address a` 5 J 6 PoLk -ce rd Pd. �p, �� r.5 �p; ��,�5, Al C-
/�
(not P.O. Box)
A.2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above, provide the following:
Applicant Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ( )
Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works?
3 owner ❑ operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
❑ facility gi-'appiicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment works
(include state -issued permits).
NPDES� f" r 7 % q y PSD
UIC Other
RCRA Other
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of each
entity and, if known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs. separate) and its ownership (municipal, private, etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership
-Town 04 Red,-, .;h IS O..rf4�
�.4 i4innd r ti / `7 t h r el T -e_
GWU .S1 `3 7 L Se jpai-ct4-e- ly,,Jr, i
H 5_6 I
Total population served V
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 i£ 7550-22. Page 2 of 22

FACILJTY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: NC OC -7 I'I I i PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
r — 13 parw,' 4 1 Q,aed P ue-r f3as;
O �,a! n O C1 11 i .A A f 1 N 5 W W 1
a n AAJ a,
A.S. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
❑ Yes [U/No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country' or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through) Indian Country?
❑ Yes 2 No
A.6. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (i.e., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time period
with the 12'h month of "this year" occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate 6 mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate
C. Maximum daily flow rate ' 3 % 5-1 Li y g
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution (by miles) of each. n,
2/separate sanitary sewer a v 6o
/ Q
❑ Combined storm and sanitary sewer %
A.B. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? p Yes ❑ No
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
i. Discharges of treated effluent
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent
iii. Combined sewer overflow points
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks)
V. Other
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface impoundments
that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? ❑ Yes
If yes, provide the following for each surface impoundment:
U/No
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharge to surface impoundment(s) mgd
Is discharge ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent? ��
C. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater? [l�Yes ❑ No
If yes, provide the following for each land application site:
Location:
Number of acres:
I d iI plume a lied to site: I I
Ca
Annua average ay v pp
Is land application ❑ continuous or Q' intermittent?
Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works?
2/Yes ❑ No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 3 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: I RIVER BASIN:
0- 6 6N.,piS' SOr;nAV0GS C. ao-7 Sl Prfr.-+:i— RereKi �t I 8Joercl l?,�&9 i ,
If yes, describe the mean(s) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment works
(e.g., tank truck, pipe). nn
r�a�S O`� 4-�Gl b f/ ruc �� 41-t- Sk--4 ,< wW I f— �d f Car" llJo3� � Kq
If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide:
Transporter Name TO w h o k? 6 I i h c . ps r: tia
Mailing Address �• 0)C �6 % I
Contact Person 1 R r e S
Title Gy(—J 5,,P9r vrS'er
Telephone Number 70q) L( 3 Z% — SG 0 V
For each treatment works that receives this discharge provide the following:
Name C I L,� f f�O e
Mailing Address 0 4/ 6 J C ')4 L'
(Sl,Pjbv )c ag15-4,
Contact Person V\
Title v l
Telephone Number IK S a
If known, provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge Irt q 0(JO 7 '706 J n w
/1 0 6 ;' c -So i di 4-& R ti )LC9C t — 2 C 03
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. JJ mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included �,/
in A.8. through A.8.d above (e.g., underground percolation, well injection): ❑ Yes E No
If yes, provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method (including location and size of site(s) if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed by this method:
Is disposal through this method ❑ continuous or (-intermittent?
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 4 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: // C 00-71 cq y 3
Spring S
PERMIT AC7CTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
/' at m; 4- ztieuva 8/Ocid Pive )n 4
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES:
If you answered "Yes" to question A.8.a, complete questions A.9 through A.12 once for each outfall (including bypass points) through
which effluent is discharged. Do not Include information on combined sewer overflows In this section. If you answered "No" to question
A.8.a, go to Part B, "Additional -Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal to 0.1 mgd."
A.9. Description of Outfall.
a.
Outfall number o o -fo Scl n V o ^
Ci ze k
b.
Location. -7Cw v� o c) t nq
c i n q JI '7 -
(City or town, if applicable)
(Zip Code)
Cleve.[aAr/
N �'
(County)
Q 1
(State)
8 1A ��' 33 fr
35 P �{�'��
(Latitude)
(Longitude)
Distance from (if applicable)
�1
V G"► ft.
C.
shore
�1
`' ft.
d.
Depth below surface (if applicable)
. a a mgd y e4, r
e.
Average daily flow rate
f.
Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a periodic discharge?
❑ Yes ff'No (go to A.9.g.)
If yes, provide the following information:
Number f times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge:
mgd
Months in which discharge occurs:
g.
Is outfall equipped with a diffuser?
❑ Yes ❑ No
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters. c
a. Name of receiving water r y " `� `1 Jc
b. Name of watershed (if known) r A C� !C J B K f a S 1 ✓\
United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known): n dt I,-,, J✓�
C. Name of State Management/River Basin (if known): V 11 k n 01-13 l*�
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known): V
d. Critical low flow of receiving stream (if applicable)
acute U n )<' h 0 1,0 V-, cfs chronic cfs
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable):y h P-ew ,^ mgA of CaCO3
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 5 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
TWV1 C ail: -Ai S r;� C00-7)qL1
Perm,4 r,-.ne.vvaf
&OO'd ;u<r a
A.11. Description of Treatment
a. What level of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
ldelPrimary ❑ Secondary
❑ Advanced ❑ Other. Describe:
b. Indicate the following removal rates (as applicable):
Design BOD5 removal or Design CBOD5 removal 7 %
Design SS removal %
Design P removal %
Design N removal m %
Other %
C. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season, please describe:
U Gr,Srn �ec.4tC'-1
If disinfection is by chlorination is dechlorination used for this outfall? ❑ Yes ❑ No Ail A
Does the treatment plant have post aeration? ❑ Yes [-No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following
parameters. Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is
discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data
collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of
40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a
minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one-half years apart.
Outfall number:
PARAMETER
MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE
AVERAGE BAiLY VALUE _ rd
Value
Units
;,. - �/V.aiue
"Unite .
Number;of Samples
PH (Minimum)
�,
S.U.
pH (Maximum)
C1
S.U.
%,
S , U.
Flow Rate
Temperature (Winter)
1 3, j
o C
Temperature (Summer)
' For pH please report a minimum and a maximum daily value
MAXIMUM DAILY ' "
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
MUMDL'-.
Number of
METHOD
Conc.
Units
Conc.
Units
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
BOD5
rn c / 4-
M j �L
3
e { ecl
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN
CBOD5
DEMAND (Report one)
FECAL COLIFORM
rnj.-
1�1: ML
�
J% �
Cea►i Ro
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS)
►`l 9I
rh �) J L
�—
�',�
c a t�
--END ®F PAST A.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW; PAGE ' TO DETERIfAiNE WIiI ItOTHER PART$H
'+ OF FORM ! YOU°MUST C MPLET
T�O E�
�r
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 6 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
cvh f4 Si
5444
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: I RIVER BASIN:
elm, f lrz- 11 Peal I 3 marl V;ue f %3 a s r'
All applicants with a design flow rate Z 0.1 mgd must answer questions B.1 through B.6. All others go to Part C (Certification).
B.1. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
Ca innneA �� gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize inflow and infiltration.
" r a C CA rr a s *' �-1 o M t -4- w i cy i P b y ,low L�2
J0 Vito i' to%VN3 r fnor,+
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries. This
map must show the outline of the facility and the following information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show the entire
area.)
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant, including all unit processes.
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalis from bypass piping, if applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground.
d. Wells, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells that are: 1) within '/4 mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works, and 2) listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored, treated, or disposed.
I. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by truck, rail,
or special pipe, show on the map where the hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated, stored, and/or disposed.
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or redunancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection (e.g.,
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily flow
rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram.
B.4. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects (relatlad to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? ❑ Yes Er No
If yes, list the name, address, telephone number, and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities (attach additional
pages if necessary).
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
Responsibilities of Contractor:
B.S. Scheduled improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. lithe
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements, submit separate responses to question B.5
for each. (If none, go to question B.6.)
a. List the outfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each outfall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies.
❑ Yes ❑ No
Page 7 of 22
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN: ,
AIC C9D r y
P2rM,,enew�x I
, 51-eel i 600t.r .Qms;
C. If the answer to B.5.b is 'Yes," briefly describe, including new maximum daily inflow rate (if applicable).
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below, as
applicable. For improvements planned independently of local, State, or Federal agencies, indicate planned or actual completion dates, as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
Begin Construction
End Construction
Begin Discharge
Attain Operational Level
e. Have appropriate permits/clearances concerning other Federal/State requirements been obtained? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Describe briefly:
B.6. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the Indicated
effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent Is discharged. Do not include information
on combine sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate
QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum effluent testing data must be
based on at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on -half years old.
Outfall Number:
MAXINIUNI DAILY
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT
.:'DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
ML(MDL
Conc
Units
Conc.
Units
Number,of
�-
METHOD
.,
=
Sample§ ,
r
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONL COMPOUNDS
AMMONIA (as N)
CHLORINE (TOTAL
V G/�
l
RESIDUAL, TRC)
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
rV
TOTAL KJELDAHL
NITROGEN (TKN)
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE
C�
_
Cz �i itP
NITROGEN
i�% .
�. ij
rn �� IL
t
u b
OIL and GREASE
nJ C4
PHOSPHORUS (Total)
I
r
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS
(TDS)
OTHER
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH O T H E W PARS y
�s YOF EORM.2A YOU M115TCOMPEETE ;_ ^�$.` ,�`*u a
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 8 of 22

FACILII'Y NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
of 1;�"j Akoc)-7 J1/13 'efoad Avv
� 20""1 Ift,
All applicants must complete the Certification Section. Refer to Instructions to determine Who Is an officer for the purposes of this
certification. All applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form 2A, as explained In the Application Overview. Indicate below which
parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting. By signing this certification statement, applicants confirm that they have reviewed
Form 2A and have completed all sections that apply to the facility for which this application Is submitted.
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
(]basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
[I Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
[I Part E (Toxicity Testing: Biomonitoring Data)
[j Part F (industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes)
[I Part G (Combined Sewer Systems)
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URI, ITR'
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who
manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment
for knowing violations.
Name and official title Mar in'kJDT-
Signature
Telephone number (qo,43 ci A 3 V7
Date signed as
Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessary to assure wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
works or identify appropriate permitting requirements.
SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
NCDENR/ DWQ
Attn: NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA for?nS 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 9of22

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. J. Richard Howell, Jr.
Town Administrator
P.O. Box 1014
Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017
Dear Mr. Howell:
AUG 26 1999
August 23, 1999
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification
NPDES Permit NCO071943
Boiling Springs WWTP
Cleveland County
Your recent notification to Division personnel of an error in your permit, resulted in a review of the
permit file by the NPDES Unit. You correctly pointed out that the correct permit number was not
present on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring requirements pages in your permit. This permit
modification corrects that typographical error.
Please find enclosed the revised permit pages. These pages should be inserted into your permit.
The old pages may then be discarded. All other terms and conditions contained in the original permit
remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit modification is issued under the requirements of
North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
modification are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written
request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be a written petition
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447: Unless such
demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions concerning these permit modifications, please contact Charles Weaver
at [phone], extension 511.
Si cerely,
err T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
(1C�ooresyille_Regionat-Office, Water -Quality- Section--)
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit--- --
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit NCO071943
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning upon the effective date of the permit and lasting until -expansion above
0.30 MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfa11001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
2. Monitoring is required only if chlorine is added for disinfection.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO071943
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning after expansion above 0.30 MGD 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:
Flow
0.60 MGD .
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5 day (202C)1
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Residuel
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
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NH3 as N
(April 1- October 31
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1 - March 31
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2
28.0 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Semi -Annual
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Semi -Annual
Composite
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
pH3
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
2. Monitoring is required only if chlorine is added for disinfection.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

State of North Carolina I
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Rick Howell
Town of Boiling Springs
P. O. Box 1014
Boiling Springs, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Howell:
November 23, 1998
28017
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance'"
Permit No. NCO071943
Boiling Springs WWTP
Cleveland County
In accordance with the application for a discharge permit received on June 9, 1998, the
Division is forwarding herewith the subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
The following changes have been made to the above referenced permit:
The monitoring frequency for Temperature was changed from weekly to daily per updated 15
NCAC .0508 regulations.
• The instream monitoring requirement for fecal coliform was removed.
• The supplement to permit cover page was updated to reflect construction.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless
such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this permit is
not transferable except after notice to the Division of Wdter Quality. Part II, EA. addresses the
requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge. The Division
of Water Quality 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 Mary Cabe at telephone
number [phone], ext. 518.
Sincerely,
Origirml Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Central Files
�sville ;,fe tonal ®fflce t Water Quality Section:
NPDES Unit
Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NCO071943
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended, the
Town of Boiling Springs
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Boiling Springs Waste Water Treatment Plant
2556 Rockford Road
Boiling Springs
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as Sandy Run Creek in the 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 January 1, 1999.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at•midnight on August 31, 2003.
Signed this day November 23, 1998.
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit No. NC0071943
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Boiling Springs
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.30 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting of
a manual bar screen, grit chamber, diffused aeration basin, dual clarifiers, chlorine
contact tank with gas chlorination, aerobic sludge digestors, aerated sludge holding
tank, and an instrumented flow measuring device located at the Boiling Springs
Waste Water Treatment Plant, 2556 Rockford Road, Boiling Springs, Cleveland
County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Construct and operate treatment units for expansion to 0.60 MGD, consisting of a
mechanically cleaned bar screen, grit chamber, rectangular aeration basin - with
coarse bubble diffusion, dual secondary clarifiers, ultrasonic flow meter, ultraviolet
disinfection, a rectangular sludge digester, and standby power, and
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into Sandy Run Creek which is classified C waters in the Broad River Basin.

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-7I�`Y3
A.(1). EF.FLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL Permit No. NC00 ..
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.30 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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2 'The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentration shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3 Monitoring requirement applies only if chlorine is added for disinfection.
4 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.Ostandard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A.(2): EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL Permit No. NCO020737
During the period beginning upon expansion above 0.30 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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2 The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentration shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3 Monitoring requirement applies only if chlorine is added for disinfection.
4 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.Ostandard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

0
PART I
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance
with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessaryto operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case,
the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

Part II
Page 1 of 14
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. DEM or "the Division"
Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources.
3. EMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a . The "monthly average discharge' is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found
each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average' in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge' is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of
pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the
tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part 1 of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge' is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each
day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This
limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.

Part -II
Page 2 of 14
6. Concentration Measurement
a . The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during -a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This
limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and -measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant -discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar daythe concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum .Daily Concentration". It -is identified as "Daily
Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the- daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal. coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge.. It -is identified as "daily
average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of. Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March,
April through June, July through September, and October through December.

Pan II
Page 3 of 14
7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged
monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the
calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when
both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs
continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for
infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. TyRes of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge
and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow
recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at
no greater than 1 /24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of
greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals
evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time
of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent
grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a
24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual
values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root'of the product of the
individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is
equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one
(1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration
times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.

Part II .
Page 4 of 14
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour• period that reasonably represents
the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or
disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in
the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge
use or disposal, even, if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirem-ent.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently
violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly
violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,.any person who violates a
permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount, not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
US.C.1319 and 40 CFR 122A1 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation
implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act.
Administrative penalties for Class 1 violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with
the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class
II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $125,0W.

Part II
Page 5 of 14
2. Du1y to Miti a—te
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or
disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part I1, C4) and "Power Failures" (Part I1,
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.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
8. Du1y to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of
records required to be kept by this permit.
9. 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.

Part I1
Page 6 of 14
10. ;=xMiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than
180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180
days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has
not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement
procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq..
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250
persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter
1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager
in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership _ or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of
that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(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.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. -of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty'of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

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12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request
by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by.
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive
authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility
under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. 1 The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions -of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of.North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such
operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply
with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility.must visit each Class I
facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends
and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the
facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision
requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a
permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
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3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this
permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) 'Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating
mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the
treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent
loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be
exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These
bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and .affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against
a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment
facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should
have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass
which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;
and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.

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5. URsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless br improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The-permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part I1, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 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 Part 503. The
permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of
Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit
is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing
Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation,
Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the
discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.

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SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report,(DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed, reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit vain the case
of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10%
from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through
condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in
Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this
requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40
CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified
in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all
data generated must, be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the
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reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the
lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
S. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for
not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation
committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not
more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring
information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit,
for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording_ Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f . The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit;. and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as
otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.

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SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit.
The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess
of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition_ to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a)
(1)
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification
of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not
reported pursuant to an approved'land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other
.requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall.be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part 11. D. 2
of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use
or disposal practices...
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test
procedures. specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be
included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.
C. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.

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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence
of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under
this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants Jisted by the
Director in the permit to bereported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 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.
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.
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
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for
public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent
data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such
report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(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 not more than $10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

:. PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
rXAReduirements for Control of Pollutants Attributable to 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,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 Degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees centigrade
using the test methods specified in ATSM standards D-93-79, D-93-80, or D-3278 (incorporated by
-reference, see 40 CFR 260.11). This prohibition does not apply to any aqueous solution containing less
than 24 percent alcohol by volume which would otherwise be a hazardous waste under 40 CFR 261.21 by
virtue of having.a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees centigrade;
I. Wastes -which will cause corrosive structural damage to treatment works, and in no case discharges
with pH less than 5.0 standard units .unless the system is specifically designed to accommodate such
discharges; -
c. . Solid or viscous substances in amounts which cause obstructions to the flow in sewers or interference
with the proper operation of the treatment works;
d. Wastewaters at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause an inhibition or
disruption of the POTW, its treatment processes, operation, or sludge use and disposal;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the treatment works, resulting in interference
but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the treatment works influent exceeds 40°C
(104T) .unless the works aredesignedto accommodate such heat;
..f. Petroleum -oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. .Pollutants -which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or.fumes within the POTW in quantity
that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.

Part III.
'The_permittee.shall require .any.: industrial discharges into 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
: `Division �a .Pretreatment Program for approval per 15. -NCAC 2H .0907(a) or :modify an existing
.Pretreatment Programper'15 NCAC2H .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.
B. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change .the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final
Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval
and Authorization to Construct has been issued. .
C. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct
__ -groundwater monitoring as.may..be required: -.to -determine -the compliance of this NPDES permitted
facility with the current groundwater -standards.
D.. _Publicly Owned Treatment Works
.:All P.OTWs 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 into that POTW by
a source introducingpollutants into the 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.
E. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges -_
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most
environmentally sound .alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in
substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules,
regulations or :laws, -the permittee shall submit a report in such I= and detail -as required .by :the
.Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of.notification by .the
Division.

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PART IV
ANNUAL. ADMMSTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee
within 30 (thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in
a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this
Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
500 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $135.50 or $.27 per copy..

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. J. Richard Howell
Town Administrator
P.O. Box 1014
Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017
Dear Mr. Howell:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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Subject: Permit No. NCO071943
Authorization to Construct
Project No. 071943ACA
Boiling Springs WWTP
Cleveland County
The Division received a letter of request for an Authorization to Construct on September 20, 1999 and final plans
and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed. The proposed project scope includes the installation of an
emergency overflow bypass for the referenced pump station. After reviewing the project scope the Division has
conc uded t at anAuthorization to Construct for this project is unnecessary. Please be advised, the proposed project is
considered an interim solution to the excessive IR flows. It is expected that the Town will continue pursue the reason for
excessive I/I flows and take appropriate measures to correct the problem.
Though the requirement for an Authorization to Construct has been waived, the Division requests that upon
project completion a letter be submitted acknowledging that the project has been completed according to plans and
specifications.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Michael J. Myers at [phone],
extension 508.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Myers, MS EIT
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Mate of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
H. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Rick Howell
'tbwn of Boiling Springs WWTP
P.O. Box 1014
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
_)ear Permittee:
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May 11, 1998 �1)4}, -.` ^; 191)31
Subject: Renewal of NPDES Permit No. NCO071943
Boiling Springs WWTP
Cleveland County
;'he subject permit expires on December 31, 1998. North Carolina General Stature 143.215.1(c) requires that an
pplication for permit renewalbe filed at least 180 days prior to the expiration date.
(b satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than July 4,
_998. Failure to request renewal by July 4, 1998 will result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
' f any wastewater discharge will occur after December 31, 1998 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the
r>ermit must not be allowed to expire. Operation of waste treatment works or continuation of a discharge after
December 31, 1998 would violate NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to
i0,000 per day.
I all wastewater discharge has ceased at the subject facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Robert
farmer of the Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 531. You may also contact
!,he Mooresville Regional Office at [phone] to begin the rescission process.
Ilse the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items which you must
Ubmit when applying for renewal of the subject permit.
(f you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed
�elow.
Sincerely,
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C;harles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
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Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
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NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
Permit Renewal Applications
Renewal Package Checklist
NPDES Permit No. NCO071943
Town of Boiling Springs WWTP
Cleveland County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting the renewal.and documenting any changes at the facility
since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an
Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies. .
❑ If an Authorized Representative is preparing the renewal package, documentation
must be provided from the permittee defining the person or company preparing the
renewal package as an Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b. of the NPDES
permit).
❑ A renewal fee of $250 in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b). The fee is based
on wastewater flow from the Boiling Springs WWTP discharge. Make checks
payable to NC DENR. See the note below concerning fee amounts.
F-1
A narrative description of the sludge management plan at the subject facility. If
your facility has no sludge management plan, explain the reason for this in your
cover letter. Submit one original and two copies.
The following requirement does NOT apply to municipal or non -industrial facilities.
The following item applies to Industrial facilities only:
❑ Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (listed in Appendix A of Title 40 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis
in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
Send the completed renewal package and appropriate fee to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
For renewal packages postmarked on or prior to July 4, 1998, submit a fee of $250.
For renewal packages postmarked AFTER July 4, 1998, submit a fee of $400.

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jj Atate
of North Carolina I/
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality1 S�
V
AV �ames B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
l Holmann Secretary r ary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Benjamin Thomas
West and Associates
405 S. Sterling Street
Morganton, North Carolina 28655
Dear Mr.Thomas:
September 20, 1999
N C DEN�
Subject: ATC Request Acknowledgment
NPDES Permit NCO071943
ATC Number 071943ACA
Town of Boiling Springs
Cleveland
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit hereby acknowledges receipt of your request for
Authorization to Construct (ATC) in accordance with NPDES Permit Number NCO071943 on
September 20, 1999. This application has been assigned the number highlighted above.
Please be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations
from the Regional Supervisor prior to final action by the Division.
The ATC review process generally takes 90 days from the date your complete submittal is
received, however, due to current staff shortages that review period make take longer. Should any
additional information be required, the review engineer will contact you. If you have any
questions, please contact Mr. Mike Myers at [phone], extension.508.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING ANY
INQUIRIES ABOUT THIS APPLICATION.
Sincerely,
David A. Goodrich
Supervisor, NPDES Unit
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NPDES Unit Permit File
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Water Quality Section
Attention: Mary Cabe
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes (WQ 96-15)
Date: October 4, 1998
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Cleveland
NPDES Permit No.: NCO071943
MRO No.: 98-71
PART I - GENERAL, INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Boiling Springs WWTP
% Town of Boiling Springs
Post Office Box 1014
Boiling Springs, N.C. 28107
2. Date of Investigation: September 9, 1998
3. Report Prepared By: Michael-L. Parker, Environ. Engr. II
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Rick Howell, [phone].
5. Directions to Site: From the jct. of Hwy. 150 and SR 1195 (College Farm Rd.) south of
the Town of Boiling Springs, travel west on SR 1195 = 0.5 mile and turn right on SR
1194 (Rockford Rd.). Travel = 1.2 mile on SR 1194 and turn right onto a dirt access road.
The WWTP is located at the end of this road.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: -
Latitude: 350 14' 46"
Longitude: 810 41' 33"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: G 12 NW
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. Additional area is
available for expansion, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The WWTP site is not located in a
flood plain. C antly rolling topography.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: Approx. 500+ feet from the WWTP site.

Page Two
10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters Sandy run Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Broad 030804
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream passes through a mostly rural area with agriculture being the primary use.
Excellent flow observed at the point of discharge. No other dischargers for any
reasonable distance are known.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
2.
3
C!
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.300 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.300 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 0.300 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: The Town received approval through the Division's
Construction Grants & Loan Section to perform the following WWTP
modifications: increase hydraulic capacity from 0.300 MGD to 0.600 MGD, raise
the wall height of the existing grit chamber, install a new mechanically cleaned
bar screen and grit chamber, construct a new rectangular aeration basin with
coarse bubble diffusers, construct two new secondary clarifiers, new scum and
recycle pump stations, install a new ultra -sonic flow meter, UV disinfection, a
new rectangular sludge digester, and an emergency generator.
Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of a manual bar screen followed by a grit chamber,
aeration basin (diffused), dual clarifiers, aerobic sludge digesters, chlorine (gas)
basin, an aerated sludge holding tank, and an instrumented flow measuring device.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: The WWT facilities to be constructed
under the subject SOC are listed in Part II, No. 1 (d) above.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is currently used for
disinfection.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: All residuals are transported to the
City of Shelby for disposal by composting.
Treatment Plant Classification: Class II (no change from previous rating).
SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s): 01 MTU Code(s): 05003

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PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? Public monies were used in the construction of this facility
and will be used in any future expansion.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: There is no known wastewater disposal alternative
presently available to the Town.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee requests that the subject Permit be renewed. There have been no changes to
the NPDES Permit since the last renewal, however, changes/modifications to the existing
WWTP have begun under the terms and conditions of the subject SOC.
Pending receipt and approval of the WLA, it is recommended that the Permit be renewed
as requested.
^ Signature of Report Preparer
Water Quality Regional
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State of North Carolina (�
Department of Environment n�\
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 11, 1998
Mr. J. Richard Howell, Jr.
Town of -Boiling Springs
P.O. Box 1014
Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017
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Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NCO071943
Boiling Springs WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Howell:
The Division received your permit renewal application and renewal fee of $250.OQ (paid by
check #34674) on June 9, 1998. Thank you for submitting this package in a timely fashion.
The permit renewal for this facility has been assigned to Mary Cabe of the NPDES Unit. Ms.
Cabe will contact you if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal. If you have any
additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Ms. Cabe at (919) 733-
5083, extension 518.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
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1::J oo sville Regional Office,'Water-Quality-Section
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NPDES File -
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WEST AND ASSOCIATES, P.A.
W1, 6�,
June 2, 1998
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NCDENR/DWQ/NPDES
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Re: Town of Boiling Springs WWTP, Cleveland County
NPDES Renewal, Permit No. NCO071943
Dear Mr. Weaver:
On behalf of the Town of Boiling Springs, I am forwarding to you the enclosed
application forms, check for $250.00, and sludge management plan requesting renewal of
the subject permit.
There have been no changes at the facility since the last renewal, but the expansion of the
plant to 0.600 mgd has begun. The expansion is to be complete around March, 1999,
therefore the new permit will need to address conditions and limits both before and after
expansion. Also, please review the enclosed letter of July 29, 1997, that was never
responded to as far as I know. The new permit will still need to address chlorine residual
limitations before and after expansion.
If you have any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
WEST AND ASSOCIATES, PA
f
Benjamin B. Thomas, PE
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Enclosure
Pc Rick Howell
405 S. STERLING ST. • MORGANTON, NC 28655 • 704-433-5661 FAX: [phone]

N. C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM: .
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE = SHORT FORM A
To be filed only by municipal wastewater discharges
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading the accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name of organization responsible for facility Town of 'Roi 1 i ng Sipri nqG
2. Address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge:
A. Name Town of Boiling Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant
B. Mailing address:
1. Street address PO Box 1014
2. Gri, Boiling Springs 3. County Cleveland -
4. State ' NC S. " 7[[' 28017- : '
C. Location:
1. Street addms 2556 Rockyford Road
2. City Boiling Springs 3. City Cleveland,
4. State NC
D. Telephone No. [phone]
Area
Code fs-
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility and to the best of our knowledge your are
not rewired to obtain a discharge permit, proceed to item 3. Otherwise proceed directly to item 4.
3. _ If you meet -the condition stated above, check here Q_and supply the information asked for below. After completing
these items, please complete the date, title, and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing
office H ithout completing the remainder of the form
A. -- Name of organisation responsible for receiving waste B. Facility receiving waste: y -
1. Street address .
2. City3. County,
4. StaLo 5. ZIl'
4. Type of treatment:
A..-IE]None B. (E]Primary C- MIntermediate D. Secondary.
E. Advanced
5. —Design flow (average daily) of facility 0.600 mgd After Expansion-irT-progress.
(0.300 mgd currently)
6.. - Percent BOD removal (actual):
A. .; [] 0-29.9 B. 30-64.9 - - - C 65-84.9 - D. ®85-94.9
E. 95 or more
7. Population served: __. _.. ...._.__ ..
A. �1-199 B. �200-499 C �500-999- D., . [1,000-4,999
Et,; 115,000-9,999 F. 10,000 or more
8. 1`umber of separate discharge points:
A. ' I�X11.._ .. B. []2C. []3 D. [-]4:. E.- 05. F. �6..

9. Description of waste water discharged to surfaci waters only (check as applicable). -
-Disc rge per
Flow, m ton gallons per. operating y ;.
Volume trey re
ratingday
-
-dIschargffigt
A. Average
0.3 0.6 afterexpansion)*-'-100
-
B. um
1 .2
100 - -
10. If any waste water, treated or untreated, is discharged to places other than surface waters, check -below as
applicable.
Waste water is
disdlarged to
low, mi
ion gallons per operating av
0-0.0099
1
0.01-0.049
2
0.05-0-099.1-
3
.4
4
4 5
-4.9
6
5 or more
A. well
B. ya ration lagoon
L. 5ubsuriace percolation
system-
U. Other,
_..:
11. Is any slud a ultimately returned to a waterway?
A. nYes B. ®No
12. a. Do you receive industrial waste?
1. ❑ Yes 2. ®No
b. If yes, enter approximate number of industrial dischargers into system
13. Type of collection sewer system:
A. V Separate sanitary
B. Combined sanitary and storm.
C. Both separate and combined sewer systems
14. " Name of receiving water or waters Sandy Rim CYPPk
15. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following
_ . substances: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury,
nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols.
A. ®Yes B. F�No -
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true, complete, and accurate.
J. Richard Howell, Jr.
Printed name of Person Signing,
Town A ministratnr
Title
Date Application Signed
Signaturd'Cf-Applicintl
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 knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or
maintained under Article 21 or regulations of & Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a file not to exceed 510,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by
both. (> 8 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than 510,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
years, or both, for a similar offense.)

Sludge Management Plan
The current and future method of sludge management for the Town's WWTP is
aerobic digestion followed by thickening and decanting followed by transport by truck to
the City of Shelby composting facility. Shelby's composting facility is permitted by the
State to receive up to 26 dry tons of residuals from the Boiling Springs WWTP (See
attached copy), whereas the current quantity of residuals wasted is less than 3 tons per
year.
Current sludge residence time in the Town's digesters is an average of 30 days,
but after expansion to 0.600 mgd the minimum residence time will be 30 days. However,
the residence time in the digesters is not critical since the sludge is introduced into
Shelby's waste activated sludge pumping station where it begins the pathogen reduction
process.

WEST AND ASSOCIATES, P.A.
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July 29, 1997
Mr. David A- Goodrich
Division of Water Quality, NPDES Group
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Re: Town of Boiling Springs WWTP
NPDES No. NCO071943 Effective August 1, 1997
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
On behalf of the Town of Boiling Springs, I would request that language be changed in the
referenced permit such that effluent limitations and monitoring requirements are more clearly
distinguished for the periods before and after construction. As the permit reads now, nothing is
addressed for the period from completion of the plant expansion to the expiration date..
Construction may not be complete before the December 31, 1998 expiration date, but in either
case, the chlorine residual limitations listed in the permit cannot be met until after the expansiof is
complete.
Therefore, if it is agreeable to you, please revise the paragraphs above each table on the second
and third pages of Part I, Section A (Summer and Winter Requirements) to read, "During the
period beginning at the completion of the expansion above 0.300 MGD and lasting until the
expiration of the permit, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) Serial Number
001."
If this needs to be discussed, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
WEST AND ASSOCIATES, PA
Benj B. Thomas, PE
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pc Rick Howell, Town of Boiling Springs
405 S. STERLING ST. • MORGANTON, NC 28655 • 704-433-5661 FAX: [phone] -

` - NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PERMIT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter.143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and
other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO THE
City of Shelby
Cleveland County
FOR THE
continued operation of a wastewater residuals facility for the distribution of Class A residuals consisting of the
distribution of 626 dry tons per year of residuals from the sources listed in Condition II 2, with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the amendment and renewal request received on December 9, 1997, and in
conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2003, shall void P&rmif No.
WQ0007780 issued August 27, 1993, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in
accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Non -
Discharge Permitting Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The distribution of Class A residuals program shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -
discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the operation of this program.
3. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the residuals program to adequately protect
the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and groundwaters..
4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface
or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this program.
5. In the event that the residuals program is not operated satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall take any immediate corrective actions as may be required by the
Division of Water Quality (Division).
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated residuals or leachate from the residual treatment facilities is
prohibited.
1

7:-'- All leachate must be reused as a wetting agent for the processing of residuals or routed to the head of
t the treatment plant.
8. When wastewater residuals are sold or given away, one of the Class A pathogen requirements in 40
CFR Part 503.32(a) and one of vector attraction reduction requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.33 must be
met. Additionally, an evaluation must be performed which demonstrates the residuals ability to comply
with this requirement. Upon request, a copy of this evaluation must be submitted including all test
results and calculations.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The residuals treatment facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. No residuals other than the following are hereby approved for distribution in accordance with this
permit:
Permit Volume
Source County Number (Dry Tons/Year)
City of Shelby First Broad River WWTP Cleveland NC0024538 600
Town of Boiling Springs WWTP Cleveland NC0071943 26
3. All residuals shall be adequately stored to prevent leachate runoff until treated. The finished product
may be placed on a concrete pad, placed under shelter or covered until such time as it is distributed to
the buyer. If.an alternate storage site is to be used, approval must be obtained from the Division.
4. No other residuals other than those specified under Condition II 2 above may be distributed. The
Permittee shall request and obtain a permit amendment from the Division for each additional residual
source prior to acceptance of that residual.
5. For a Class A residual to be'sold or given away'in bags or other container for application to the land,
the following must be satisfied:
The Ceiling Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) and the 'Pollutant Monthly Average
Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) must be maintained:
Ceiling
Monthly Average
Concentrations
Concentrations
Parameters
mg/kg
mg/kg
Arsenic
75
41
Cadmium
85
39 -
Copper
4,300. ;
1,500
Lead
840
300
Mercury
57
17
Molybdenum
75
----
Nickel :
420
420
Selenium
100
100
Zinc
7,500
2,800
6.. Upon classification. of the. facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified residuals operator. to be in
responsible charge (ORC) of the residuals program. The operator -must hold a` certificate of the type
classification assigned to the residuals program by the WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ
a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8A
.0202.
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State of North QFArolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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D E N R
N.C. D5_�'; . O. V
December 3, 1997
DEC 12 1997
Mr. Rick Howell
Town of Boiling Springs DIVlSIn-A OF L.
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P.O. Box 1014 s:�v>«tE tvels+ Gfil
Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification
Permit No. NCO071943
Boiling Springs WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Howell:
On July 7, 1997, the Division of Water Quality issued NPDES Permit No.
NCO071943 to the Town of Boiling Springs WWTP for existing and expansion
wasteflows. After telephone conversations and the receipt of a letter from Mr. Benjamin
Thomas of West and Associates, the erroneous wording of the effluent pages for the
subject permit was reviewed. Accordingly, we are forwarding herewith modifications to
the subject permit to correct the error.
Please find enclosed two amended effluent pages for summer and winter limits
for outfall 001. The old effluent pages should be discarded. All other terms and
conditions contained in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. These
permit modifications are issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this
permit modification are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory
hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings,
Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demand is
made, this decision shall be final and binding.
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If you have any questions regarding this permit modification, please contact Ms.
Jacquelyn Nowell at telephone number [phone], extension 512.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Central Files
1 " V,esy,ille l�egianal-off ce/V+Ite`r_ Quality S.ecti®n::
MY. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
NPDES Unit
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit

A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -SUMMER (April 1 -October 31) Permit No. NCO071943
During the period beginning after expansion above 0.3 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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Flow MGD
0.60
Continuous
Recording
I or E
BOD52
30.0 mg/1
45.0 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 m /I
45.0 m /1
Weekly
Composite
E, I
NH3 as N
15 m /I .
Weekly
Composite
E
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean'
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
E ,U,D
H3
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine4
28 /I
2/week
Grab
E
Temperature °C
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Nitrogen
Semi -Annual
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus
I
Semi -Annual
Composite
E
Notes:
1 Sample Locations: E - Effluent, I — Influent
2 The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (850% removal).
3 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
4 Monitoring requirement applies only if chlorine is added for disinfection.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A (2). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - WINTER (November 1 - May 31) Permit No. NCO071943
During the period beginning after expansion above 0.30 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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Flow MGD
0.60
Continuous
Recording
I or E
BOD52
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 m /I
45.0 m /I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
NH3 as N
Weekly
Composite
E
Fecal Coliform(geometric mean
200 /100 ml
400 /100 ml
Weekly
Grab
E
H3
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine4
28 /I
2/week
Grab
E
Temperature °C
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Nitrogen
Semi -Annual
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus
I
I
Semi -Annual
Come2site
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Notes:
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2 The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
4 Monitoring requirement applies only if chlorine is added for disinfection.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Rick Howell
Town of Boiling Springs
P.O. Box 1014
Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017
Dear Mr. Howell:
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July 7,1997
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Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NCO071943
Boiling Springs WWTP
Cleveland County
In accordance with the application for a discharge permit received on October 21, 1996, the Division is
forwarding herewith the subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US
Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6,1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part 'II, EA. addresses the requirements to be
followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by
the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Jackie Nowell at telephone number
[phone], extension 512.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Permits and Engineering Unit
Facility Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NCO071943
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, 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,
Town of Boiling Springs
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Boiling Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant
2556 Rockford Road
Boiling Springs
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as Sandy Run Creek in the 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, 1997.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 1998.
Signed this day July 7,1997.
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0071943
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Boiling Springs
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.300 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting
of a manual bar screen, grit chamber, aeration (diffused) basin, dual clarifiers,
aerobic sludge digestors, chlorine contact tank with gas chlorination, aerated sludge
holding tank and an instrumented flow measuring device. The plant is located at the
Boiling Springs WWTP, 2556 Rockford Road, Boiling Springs, Cleveland County
(See Part III of this Permit), and
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from Division of Water Quality,
construct and operate a 0.600 MGD wastewater treatment plant, and
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into Sandy Run Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Broad River Basin.

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A(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO071943
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.30 MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
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4 Monitoring requirement applies only R chlorine is added for disinfection.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -SUMMER (April 1 -October 31) Permit No. NCO071943
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2 The monthly average RODS and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
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4 Monitoring requirement applies only if chlorine is added for disinfection.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -WINTER (November 1 -May 31) Permit No. NCO071943
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.30.MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
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3 -The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
4 Monitoring requirement applies only if chlorine is added for disinfection.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PART
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance
with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case,
the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. DEM or "the Division"
Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources.
3. EMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found
each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of
pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the
tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part l of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each
day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This
limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.

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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This
limitation is identified as "Monthly Average' under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average' under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily
Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average' under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily
average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March,
April through June, July through September, and October through December.

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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged
monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the
calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when
both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs
continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for
infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge
and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow
recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at
no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of
greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals
evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time
of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent
grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a
24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual
values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the
individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is
equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one
(1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration
times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.

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10. Calendar Day -
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents
the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. DuIy to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or
disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in
the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge
use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently
violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly
violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a
permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation
implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act.
Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with
the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class
II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $125,0O ).

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2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or
disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures" (Part 11,
C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 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.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of
records required to be kept by this permit.
9. 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.

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10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than
180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180
days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has
not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement
procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250
persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter
1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager
in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of
that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(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.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

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12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request
by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. IThe exclusive
authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility
under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. I The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such
operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply
with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I
facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends
and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the
facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision
requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a
permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit.

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3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this
permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) 'Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating
mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the
treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent
loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be
exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These
bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against
a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life; personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment
facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should
have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass
which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;
and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.

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5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the Occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof.
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 Part 503. The
permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of
Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit
is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing
Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation,
Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the
discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.

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SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case
of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
Devices selected shall be capable of measuring. flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10%
from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through
condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in
Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this
requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40
CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified
in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all
data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the
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reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the
lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for
not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation
committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not
more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring
information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit,
for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entev
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.

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SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit.
The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess
of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a)
(1)
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification
of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not
reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice .to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Trangfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other
requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part 11. D. 2
of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use
or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test
procedures specified in Part I1, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be
included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.

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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence
of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under
this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 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.
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.
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
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for
public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent
data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such
report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(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 not more than $10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final
Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval
and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct
groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted
facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or
frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will
exceed the highest of the following "notification levels'
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred
micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and
one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine
or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will
exceed the highest of the following "notification levels';
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most
environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in
substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules,
regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the
Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by the
Division.

A - -
PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to
revoke the permit.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, AT4
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Division of Environmental Management 10
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ®C N
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director K.C. OF
ENVIRON F..�':.
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January 30, 1995 FEB .
Mr. Rick Howell DIVISION OF ENVIRONMOITAL MANAGRIENT
P. O. Box 1014 MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
Subject: Permit No. NCO071943
Boiling Springs WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Howell:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on August 9, 1994, we
are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding..
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements
to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Jay Lucas at telephone
number 919n33-5083.
cc: Jim Patrick, EPA
T oo vs lle Region Of£i
P.O. Box 29535., Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Sincerely,
Original Signed -By
®vid X Goodrich
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�. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NCO071943
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
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,
Town of Boiling Springs
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Boiling Springs WWTP
2556 Rockford Road
Boiling Springs
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as Sandy Run Creek in the Broad River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective March 1, 1995
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 1998
Signed this day January 30, 1995
Original Signet "BY
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No., NC0071943
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Boiling Springs
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.300 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting of a manual
bar screen, grit chamber, extented aeration basin, dual clarifiers, aerobic sludge digestors,
chlorine contact tank with gas chlorination, aerated sludge holding tank, and instrumented flow
measurement located at Boiling Springs WWTP, 2556 Rockford Road, Boiling Springs,
Cleveland County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Sandy
Run Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Broad River Basin.
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A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO071943
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 200C**
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature, °C
Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Total Phosphorus
Discharge
Limitations
Monthly Avg.
Weekly Avg,
0.30 MGD
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Daily Max Frequency
type
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
2/Month
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E
2/Week
Grab
E
Weekly
Grab
E
Semi-annually
Composite
E
Semi-annually
4
Composite
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PARTI
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section B. Schedule of Compliance
I. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is'a measure of -discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. - Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types of Sample
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Meam
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
considered to be one (1).

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c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by .flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar DaX
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
IMP
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic. under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
a • ► : ►I : s •Zi�ig�
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic. pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or- disposal, even if the; permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement..
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6Aj
d. Any person may be assessed anadministrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or; any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000.

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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Proc d re
Test procedures 'for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless, otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure.' If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties forTampring
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or
by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a
person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
6.. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required. by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period maybe extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.

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8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of 'the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and
other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E. REPQRKTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon ..as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new.source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limifations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use �or
disposal practices,;and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including
notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application
process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
I Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.

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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Report,
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance. ,
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part Il. 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.

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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.
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 in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
'the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Report.
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A.Reauirements for Control of-Pol
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, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit
or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in
40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case
Discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to
accommodate such Discharges;
c. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction.to the flow in the
POTW resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a
Discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with
the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in
Interference, but in no case heat in such quantities that.the temperature at the POTW
Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW,
approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in
amounts that will cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the
POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the
POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for
the permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR,
Part 403) to ensure compliance by the permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such
actions by the permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to
the municipal system.

Part III
4. The permittee shall require any industrial discharges into 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 Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15 NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify
an existing Pretreatment Program per 15 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.
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
C. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
D. Publicly Owned Treatment Works
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 into that
POTW by a, source introducing pollutants into the 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.
E. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most
environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is
in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing
rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required
by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of
notification by the Division.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within
30 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.

WEST A��ND ASSOCIATES, P.A.
�/Jo�uluLlG � CQ7�LlLCPi70�
December 20, 1996
Mr. Cecil Madden, PE N.C. DEPT. OF
NCDEHNR L7NV1ROJ1h-,ENT, HEALT9
Division Water Quality & NATURAL RE,SOUI-I_CL.s
Construction Grants and Loans Section
2728 Capital Boulevard DEC 2 7 1996
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: Authorization to Construct
DIVISIOJd OF Ei`JViROi'Fa u%IL „ r'a„ E�%Eil!
Town of Boiling Springs AlOORESVI! LF. E1F.NOM OFFIGE
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Cleveland County, North Carolina
NPDES NCO071943
Dear Mr. Madden:
Enclosed for your review are three sets of plans and
specifications along with a permit fee of $150.00. These are being
sent as an application for Authorization to Construct. It is
proposed that upon completion of the expansion, the new permitted
flow will be 0.600 MGD (compared to the 0.300 MGD current limit).
I realize that the modified NPDES permit for the increased flow has
not yet been approved, but I am sending these to you now in order
to comply with the SOC schedule.
The plant has been designed based on speculative effluent
limits given by Mr. Donald Safrit (see attached copy of his
letter).
If you need additional information, please let me know.
Sincerely,
WEST AND ASSOCIAT S, PA
c
� ram3n
Ben B. Thomas PE
cf
PC re,leilsaz`':+; Moorseville Regional Office (No Enclosures)
Rick Howell, Town of Boiling Springs (No Enclosures)
Enclosures
405 S. STERLING ST. • MORGANTON, NC 28655 • 704-433-5661 FAX: [phone]

0
PERMIT NO.: NCO071943
PERMLTTEE NAME. Town of Boiling Springs
FACILITY NAME: Boiling Springs WWTP
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Modification
Major
Pipe No.: 001
Minor �1
Design Capacity: 0.60 MGD
Domestic (% of Flow):
Industrial (% of Flow):
100 %
NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION
Continents:
Facility is requesting expansion from 0.30 MGD to 0.60 MGD
STREAM INDEX: 9-46
RECEIVING STREAM: Sandy Run Crcck
Class: C
Sub -Basin
Reference USGS Quad: G 12NW, Boiling Spgs.' (please attach)
County: Cleveland
Regional Office: Mooresville Regional Office
Previous Exp.-Date: 2/28/95 Treatment Plant Class: I.
Classification changes within three miles:
Ca. 3.5 mi. to WS-III (Broad River)
Requested by: Jeff Myhra
Prepared by: .
Reviewed b
Date: 10/21 /96
Date: ( /o
Date: —A 5 & _')
Modeler
Date Rec.
#
10
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57,
F'. ICJ 12Ci�s
31997
,...., " ,F ; +AS�.iE IT
:,:_.
Drainage Area (mil) S Z Avg. Streamflbwc(c'fsa); :ti/7 ,e.E
7Q10 (cfs)_16, % Winter 7Q10 (cfs) .2r / 30Q2 (cfs) 33. S
Toxicity Limits: IWC % Acute/Chronic
Instream Monitoring:
Parameters
Upstream Location
Downstream Location
Effluent
Characteristics
Summer
Winter
BOD5 (mg/1)
30
30
NH3-N (mg/1)
D.O. (mg/1)
TSS (rng/1)
3J
3o
F. Col. (/100 ml)
Zaa
Zoo
pH (SU)
29
2,Y
Comments:

Facility Name:
NPDES No.:
Type of Waste:
Facility Status:
Permit Status:
Receiving Stream:
Stream Classification
Subbasin:
County:
Regional Office:
Requestor:
Date of Request:
Topo Quad:
FACT SHEET FOR WASTELOAD ALLOCATION
Boiling Springs WWTP
NCO071943
Domestic - 100%
Existing
Modification
Sandy Run Creek
C
030804
Cleveland
MRO-�i7
Myhra
10/21/96
G 12NW
Request # 8520
a
Stream Characteristic: -
US GS # 1990 Low .Plow
Report
Date:
Drainage Area (mi2): 54 2
Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Average Flow (cfs):
30Q2 (cfs):
IWC (%):
16.7
25.1
77
33.5
Wasteload Allocation Summary
(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.)
Facility requesting modification of existing NPDES permit. Expansion from 0.3 MGD to 0.6
MGD for domestic flow. Recommend expansion be allowed.
Special Schedule Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers:
Recommended by: �- �, Date:12/10/96_
Reviewed by n
Instream Assessment
Regional Supervisor:
Permits & Engineerin
RETURN TO TECHNIICAL SERVICES BY: [` 1 .3 €99

2
Existing Limits:
Wasteflow (MGD):
BOD5 (mg/1):
NH3N (mg/1):
DO (mg/1):
TS S (mg/1) :
Fecal Col. (/100 ml):
PH (SU):
Residual Chlorine (µg/l)
Temperature (C)
TP (mg/1):
TN (mg/1):
Recommended Limits:
Wasteflow (MGD):
BOD5 (mg/1):
NH3N (mg/1):
DO (mg/1):
TSS (mg/1):
Fecal Col. (/100 ml):
pH (SU):
Residual Chlorine (µg/1):
Temperature (C)
TP (mg/1):
TN (mg/1):
CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS
Monthly Average
Summer Winter
0.300
30
monitor
nr
30
200
6-9
monitor
monitor
monitor
monitor
Monthly Average
Summer
Winter
0.600
0.600
30
30
15
monitor
nr
nr
30
30
200
200
6-9
6-9
28
28
monitor monitor
monitor monitor
monitor monitor
Limits Changes Due To:
Change in 7Q10 data
Change in stream classification
Relocation of discharge
Change in wasteflow
Other (onsite toxicity study, interaction, etc.)
Instream data
New regulations/standards/procedures
New facility information
WQ or EL
Parameter(s) Affected
NH3
X_ Parameter(s) are water quality limited. For some parameters, the available load capacity of
the immediate receiving water will be consumed. This may affect future water quality based
effluent limitations for additional dischargers within this portion of the watershed.
OR
No parameters are water quality limited, but this discharge may affect future allocations.

INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Upstream Location:
Downstream Location:
Parameters:
Special instream monitoring locations or monitoring frequencies:
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION & SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Adequacy of Existing Treatment
Has the facility de o strated the ability to meet the proposed new limits with existing treatment
facilities? Yes No
If no, which parameters cannot be met?
Would a "phasing in" of the new limits be appropriate? Yes No
If yes, please provide a schedule (and basis for that schedule) with the regional
office recommendations:
If no, why not?
Special Instructions or Conditions
Wasteload sent to EPA? (Major) (Y or N)
(If yes, then attach schematic, toxics spreadsheet, copy of model, or, if not modeled, then old
assumptions that were made, and description of how it fits into basinwide plan)
Additional Information attached? (Y or N) If yes, explain with attachments.

Town of Boiling Springs
P.O. BOX 1014
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. 28017
704-434-2357
COMMISSIONERS
ROBERT B. HAMRICK, MAYOR PRO-TEM
CLINE HAMRICK N.C. DEPT. OF
WILLIAM K. ELLIOTT ENVIROr YLZI IT, H'—QA 7U`,,
BILL ELLIS ),1=a ; ; .,:!h.t, r ws?OURIMS
ALBERT GLENN
August 19, 1997
Mr. D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Regional Supervisor
DEHNR - DWQ
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dear Mr. Gleason:
MAX HAMRICK
Mayor
RICK HOWELL
Town Administrator
MARGRETTA McKEE
Clerk
o illsv�"; -"muOT
MIJISVIR owl
Re: Request for Additional Information
Town of Boiling Springs
ElviC SOC WQ 96-15
Cleveland County, NC
This letter is in response to the above referenced request for additional information concerning the
justification for the additional 200,000 gpd flow included in the proposed SOC. I have included
historical growth records for the town as well as listing of developments which are nearing
completion or have committed significant financial resources toward infrastructure improvements.
Most, if not all, of this information is contained in the updated 201 Facilities Plan submitted by
West and Associates, P.A.
It can be easily documented that the growth rate of the town far exceeds that of Cleveland County
and surrounding areas. This has been true for at least 10 years but more significantly for the past
3-5 years. I have enclosed supporting documentation from Cleveland County Building
Inspections, Gardner Webb University, Town Subdivision & Utility Records, as well as
population figures from the US Census Bureau and the NC Office of State Budget and
Management. Also enclosed are excerpts from the 201 Facilities Plan which may be of assistance
to you.
In relation to the proposed SOC the town would also request that the referenced dates for
compliance be amended as contained on the enclosed attachment. This request is based upon a
recent schedule update received from the Construction Grants and Loans Section.
If you have questions or if I can be of any assistance please feel free to contact me.
Sinc ,
WJ- nd ell '
cc:
Mr. Jerry Twiggs, West and Associates, P.A.

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August 19, 1997
Population
1970
1980
1990
1995
1996
2,284*
2,381*
2,445*
2,531#
2,802#
Source: * U.S. Census Bureau
# N.C. Department of Administration, Office of Budget and Management
(Does not include GWU on campus student population)
New Housing Starts
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
59
57
61
54
30 thru 7/31/97
Source: Town of Boiling Springs, Zoning/Subdivision Permits
Proposed Developments
Name
Type
Dwelling Units
Proposed
Construction
Schedule
The Meadows
SF Subdivision
12-3/4 br homes
In progress
Homestead
SF Subdivision
60+ 3/4 br
In progress
Acres Ph VI
homes
Woodcreek
Multi Family
24 - 1 bedroom
October 1997
Elderly Apts II
Elderly
apartments
Gardner Webb
Student Housing
36 - 4 bedroom
Early 1998
University
apartments
Cox Subdivision
SF Subdivision
8 - 2/3 bedroom
In progress
homes
College Acres
SF Subdivision
20 - 3/4
In progress
bedroom homes

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March 14, 1997
Rick Howell
'town of Boiling Springs
Dcar Rick:
P0. BOX 1210 5N6LBV. NORTH CAROLINA 28150
This letter is sm response to mr telephone convcsafien of Mt_rch 5; 1997 concerning the member
of building permits issued by our department for single family dwellings within the city limit of the
Town of Boiling Springs.
During calendar year 1994, we issued 288 single family dwelling permits in Cleveland County,
with 57 of those in the Town of Boiling Springs, or 20% of single family homes in Cleveland
County being built in Boiling Springs, During calendar year 1995, 286 single family dwelling
permits were issued with 59 of those in Bolling Springs, for 21% of the total. In 1996, we issued
292 single family permits, with 41 of those in the Tows Limits for 14 % of the total.
I hope this information will be of use to you. if we may be of Rather help, please do not hesitate
to call on us.
Sincerely,
.(20,�
C s Rost
Cle+. Co. Building Codes Administrator
CRJw

08/19/1997 14:50 7044335662 WEST & ASSOCIATES PAGE 02
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Currently the growth rate of Boiling Springs is exceeding that of Cleveland County
as a whole. in 1990 the Town's population was 2,445. In 1996 the population was
3,000. This represents a growth rate of 3.5% per year. The County's growth rate for
the period 1990 to 1995 was 1.01 % per year.
A letter from the Cleveland County Building Inspector in the Appendix is further
evidence that the growth of Boiling Springs is well above that of the County. During
the last 3 years, new home construction in the Town comprised 14% to 21 % of all
homes started in the County, whereas the Town's population is only about 3% of the
County's.
Future growth of the Town's population is expected to continue at current or higher
rates, at least during the next 10 years, as evidenced by specific subdivision plans
and Gardner --Webb University plans.
Following is a description of these plans:
a. A letter from Cratdrw--Webb University states that the University has grown
at a rate of 10% per year for the past three years and anticipate this growth
rate to continue for the next several years. Based on discussions with the
University officials, it is very realistic to expect this growth rate to continue
for the next several years. In order to accommodate the additional student
population, the University is now constructing three dormitory style
apartments which will accommodate 144 new students. Other units are
scheduled to be constructed as the University population grows. To provide
housing for the increase in staff, the University is developing a 10 lot
subdivision for 3 and 4 bedroom houses.
During the next five years, the University expects the student population to
increase by 400 and staff and family by 30.
Population increase by 2001 due to University: 430
b. The Woodcreek Apartments for the elderly is beginning construction in
April, 1997 on 24 additional apartment units.
Population increase: 24
c. The Kee Subdivision is a new single family subdivision which has 30 lots for
3 and 4 bedroom homes. The developer expects to build these houses within
four years.

08/19/1997 14:50 7044335662 WEST. & ASSOCIATES PAGE 03
Population Increase: 30 x 3 = 90
d. In addition to the new development previously mentioned, there are seven
existing subdivisions within the town limits which are not presently
connected to the sewer system. Boiling Springs subdivision records indicate
that there are 235 existing homes not on sewer and 383 lots to be developed
which will be added to the sewer system. Developers expect to have these
subdivisions completely built out within 5 to 7 years and by that time, the
Town expects to have these subdivisions on the sewer system.
Total approximate population
within the city not on sewer: 235 x 2.5 = 588
Additional population when
subdivisions are fully developed: 383 x 3 = 1,149
Boiling Springs population at the end of 1996 3,005
Planned increase in population at
Gardner -Webb University 430
Woodcreek elderly housing expansion to
increase population by 24
Kee Subdivision developed in 1996 to
Increase population by 93
Development in seven existing subdivisions
to increase population by
Expected population in 2006 70
Population growth between 2006
and 2016 based on census projections 280
Expected population in 2016 4,981
NOTE: Approximately 588 of the existing population are not on the sewer
system.

08/19/1997 14:50 7044335662 WEST & ASSOCIATES PAGE 04
IL Current Wastewater Usage: ,
During the year of 19%, the tbrm highest water consumption months
were August, Sepaember, and October. Following are sewer gallons
billed based on water meter readings (residential, commercial, and
Gardner--Wobb University portions are approximated).
Mgat
gcsidmzU
Commercial
OYU
IQIAI
Aug.
4,103,600
780,200
729,800
5,613,600
Sept.
3,549,900
1,049,600
2,973,100
7,572,600
Oct.
2,6061,800
774,100
21189,000
5,570,100
AD)~
0.112 mgd
0.028 mgd
0.064 mgd
0.204 mgd
1=510%
0.101
0.025
0.058
0.194
Residential Wastewater Usage• 0.101 mgd
Commercial Wastewater Usage** 0.025 mgd
hAntrial Wastewater Usage 0.0 mgd
I'Za6rr9�-Wmlki. TTn3va,wa +u Qlsafw+vmfw• TTaa� •** n nKU "%nA
Current 1996 Wastewater ADF (excluding 111) 0.184 mgd
QUDW Non -Excessive UI•*'* Q.175 m¢dn
Current 1996 Wastewater ADF (incl. UI) 0.359 mgd
* (Based on residential water billing records minus a 10%
consumptive loss)
$* used on commercial water billing records minus a 10%
consumptive loss)
(Based on University water billing records minas a 10%
consumptive loss)
�'*** (Includes 0.156 mgd infiltration and portions of inflow)
b. Future Wastewater Usage:
The estimation is made by adding the current average daily flow to
the flow due to the expected population growth. The Gardner -Webb
University increase is taken to be the 430 planned by Gardner -Webb
University. The residential increase is:

0411019", 10:01 TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS 4 7044335662 NO.676
John Brock
K:*Prrnd®u, ,WariA*,X
(704) 4344371
FAN [phone]
E—,u7: j1rodC@3hrlbY.=
Marcb 7, 1997
Mr. Rick Howell
Town of Boiling Springs
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
In response to your request for information regarding growth demographics for Gardner -Webb
University, I offer the following,
l . We have grown at the rate of about 20%. during the past two years.
2. We are on schedule to grow another 101% this year,
3, We are planning to add 144 new beds in the near future, and preliminary plans have
been viewed for this same number in the new future.
4. We are anticipating an annual growth rate of 10% per annum for the
next several years.
In summary, we.are anticipating significant growth for the near future.
Sincerely,
John Brock
Vice President, Marketing
E.
J1oi!inr Springs
North Cawlina .18017
t704)434,2361
People who Cara.

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08/19/1997 14:50 7044335662 WEST & ASSOCIATES PAGE 05
Projected Total 4,981
Less GVVU Planned 430
Less Current Users 2"
2,151
Cuffent 1996 Wastewater Average Daily Flow
(excluding DI)
0.184 mgd
10% Industrial Reserve (10% of Current
Wastawatcr ADF excluding DI)
0.018 mgd
2,151 Residential 20-year Increase x 70 gpd/capita
0.151 mgd
Commavial 20-year Increase (Residential
Increase x 15 gpd/capita)
0.032 mgd
430 Crardaer-Webb University Increase
x 70 gpd/capita
0.030 mgd
20-year Design .Flow (excluding I/I)
0.415 mgd
Current Pion -Excessive I/I
0.175 mgd
20-year Design Flow (incl. Ill) 0.600 mgd
Althougb III rates are non-exomive, the Town plans to continue
efforts to reduce Ili. The proposed design flow, therefore, is 0.600 -

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 23, 1997
Mr. Rick Howell, City Manager
Town of Boiling Springs
P.O. Box 1014
Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017
Subject: Special Order by Consent
Town of Boiling Springs
NPDES Permit No. NCO071943
EMC WQ 96-15
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Howell:
Enclosed please find a copy of an updated Special Order by Consent (SOC) developed in
response to the decreased upfront penalty amount which was agreed upon between the Town of
Boiling Springs and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
If you are satisfied with the Order, please sign as indicated on the last page. Upon the Order's
return to this Office, it will be forwarded to the Director of this Division for final approval.
Should you have questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact either
Patricia Beam or me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
PB ,w,
919 North Main Street, W FAX [phone]
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 N)Wf An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE MATTER OF
NORTH CAROLINA ) SPECIAL ORDER BY CONSENT
NPDES PERMIT ) EMC WQ NO. 96-15
NO. NC0071943 )
HELD BY THE TOWN )
OF BOILING SPRINGS )
Pursuant to provisions of North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 143-215.2 and 143-215.67, this
Special Order by Consent is entered into by the Town of Boiling Springs, hereinafter referred to as
the Town, and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an agency of the State
of North Carolina created by G.S. 143B-282, and hereinafter referred to as the Commission:
1. The Town and the Commission hereby stipulate the following:
(a) That the Town holds North Carolina NPDES Permit No. NC0071943 for operation
of an existing wastewater treatment works and for making an outlet therefrom for
treated wastewater to Sandy Run Creek, Class C waters of this State in the Broad
River Basin, but is unable to comply with the final effluent limitations for Flow,
BOD5, TSR, and Fecal Coliform as set forth in the Permit for Outfall 001.
Compliance will require the Town to prepare plans and specifications for the
construction of additional treatment works, plus improvements and modifications to
the existing wastewater treatment and collection system.
(b) That noncompliance with final effluent limitations constitutes causing and
contributing to pollution of the waters of this State named above, and the Town is
within the jurisdiction of the Commission as set forth in G.S. Chapter 143, Article
21.
(c) That the Town desires to cause or allow the discharge of 200,000 gpd of additional
wastewater to the treatment works, and that the discharge of such additional
wastewater will not result in any significant degradation of the quality of any waters.
(d) That the Town has secured or will secure financing for planning and construction for
treatment works which, when constructed and operated, will be sufficient to
adequately treat the wastewater presently being discharged and the additional
wastewater desired to be discharged, to the extent that the Town will be able to
comply with final permit effluent limitations.
(e) Since this Special Order is by Consent, neither party will file a petition for a
contested case or for judicial review concerning its terms.

SOC EMC WQ 96-15
Page Two
2. The Town agrees to pay the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources the sum of $12,456.00 for violations of G.S. 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.
NC0071943. The payment shall be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water
Quality, Post Office Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535, within thirty (30) days
of the signing of this document by the Town. The Town agrees to waive its right to an
Administrative Hearing or remission of civil penalties for the above settlement amount. This
settlement covers violations accruing subsequent to May, 1995.
3. The Town, desiring to comply with the permit identified in paragraph 1(a) above, hereby
agrees to do the following:
(a) Comply with all terms and conditions of the NPDES permit except those effluent
limitations identified in paragraph 1(a) above and 3(e) below. Should the permit be
modified or renewed during the period this Special Order is in effect, then comply
with all terms and conditions of the permit except those effluent limitations that have
been modified, as identified in paragraph 3(e) below. See Attachments A for all
current monitoring requirements and effluent limitations. The Town may also be
required to monitor for other parameters as deemed necessary by the Director in
future permits or administrative letters.
(b) Undertake the following activities in accordance with the indicated time schedule:
1) Submit plans and specifications for the new facility by December 31, 1996.
MET
2) After receiving appropriate permits from the Division, begin construction of
a 0.300 MGD WWT plant parallel to the existing facility by October 31,
1997.
3) Complete construction of parallel treatment units, complete repairs and
modifications to the existing system, and complete inflow/ infiltration work
on the collection system (as outlined in the October 4, 1995 letter for fiscal
year 1996-1997) by August 31, 1998.
4) Attain compliance with final effluent limitations by November 30, 1998.
(c) Submit to the Mooresville Regional Office, located at 919 North Main Street,
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115, monthly progress reports relative to activities
identified in paragraph 3(b) above. The first report is due on December 15, 1997,
with similar reports due the fifteenth (15) day of each subsequent month.

4
SOC EMC WQ 96-15
Page Three
(d) Comply with all terms and conditions of the permit except those effluent limitations
identified in paragraph 1(a) above. See Attachment A for all monitoring requirements
and effluent limitations. The permittee may also be required to monitor for other
parameters as deemed necessary by the Director in future permits or administrative
letters.
(e) During the time in which this Special Order by Consent is effective, comply with the
interim effluent limitations contained in Attachments A, except as provided for in
paragraph 3(a) above should the permit be modified or renewed. The following
reflects only the limitations that have been modified from NPDES requirements by
this Order:
Outfall Serial No. 001:
Permit Limits
Parameters Mon. Ave. Weekly Avg
Flow
0.300 MGD
BOD5
30.0 mg/1
TSR
30.0 mg/l
Fecal Coliform
N/A
45.0 mg/l
Modified Limits
Mon. Ave. Weekly Avg
0.500 MGD N/A
40.0 mg/l 60.0 mg/1
45.0 mg/1 50.0 mg/1 65.0 mg/l
Monitoring Only
(f) No later than 14 calendar days after my date identified for accomplishment of
any activity listed in 3Ub� above, submit to the Director of the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) written notice of compliance or noncompliance
therewith. In the case of noncompliance, the notice shall include a statement of the
reasons for noncompliance, remedial actions taken, and a statement identi in
the extent to which subsequent dates or times for accomplishment of listed activities
May be affected.
(g) Enforce the water conservation provisions of the State Building Code as it applies to
new residential construction (Volume II -Plumbing, Chapter 9, 901 General
Requirements - Materials, 901.2 Water Conservation, and Table 901.2.2 - Maximum
Allowable Water Usage For Plumbing Fixtures).

4
SOC EMC WQ 96-15
Page Four
4. The Town agrees that unless excused under paragraph 5, the Company will pay the Director
of DWQ, by check payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources, according to the following schedule for failure to meet the deadlines set
out in paragraphs 3(b) and 3(f), or failure to attain compliance with the effluent limitations/
monitoring requirements contained in Attachments A, except as provided for in paragraph
3(a) above.
Failure to meet a schedule date
Violation of any limit modified
Monitoring frequency violations
Failure to submit progress reports
identified in paragraph 3(c).
Failure to achieve compliance with
final effluent limits at final
compliance deadline
$100/day for the first 7 days;$500/day thereafter
$1000 per violation by this Order
$100 per omitted value per parameter
$50/day for the first 7 days; $250/day thereafter
$2000
5. The Town and the Commission agree that the stipulated penalties are not due if the Town
satisfies the DWQ that noncompliance was caused solely by:
a. An act of God;
b. An act of war;
C. An intentional act or omission of a third party, but this defense shall not be available
if the act or omission is that of an employee or agent of the Town or if the act or
omission occurs in connection with a contractual relationship with the Town;
d. An extraordinary event beyond the Town's control. Contractor delays or failure to
obtain funding will not be considered as events beyond the Town's control; or
e. Any combination of the above causes.
Failure within 30 days of receipt of written demand to pay the penalties, or challenge them
by a contested case petition pursuant to G.S. 150B-23, will be grounds for a collection
action, which the Attorney General is hereby authorized to initiate. The only issue in such
an action will be whether the thirty 30 days has elapsed.

4
SOC EMC WQ 96-15
Page Five
6. In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 143-215.67(b) the Commission allows the Town
to accept the additional waste specified below to its waste disposal system:
200,000 gpd of additional wastewater. The nature of the additional flows is such that the
waste characteristics do not exceed those generally associated with domestic waste or are
pretreated to domestic strengths. Waste of greater than domestic strength may be accepted
if the parameter(s) that exceed normal domestic strength wastewater are not those for which
interim limitations have been developed and it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
Director that the additional waste will not adversely affect the treatment efficiency of the
treatment system for any modified parameter or result in the violation of any other permit
limitation. All new and proposed industrial waste tributary to the system must be controlled
using all needed mechanisms including, but not limited to, adoption and implementation of
industrial waste control and pretreatment ordinances. No wastewater can be accepted which
will add toxic pollutants in quantities not generally associated with domestic wastewater
characteristics, unless the acceptance of the additional wastewater can be supported through
appropriate analyses acceptable to the Director.
7. Noncompliance with the terms of this Special Order by Consent is subject to enforcement
action in addition to the above stipulations, including injunctive relief pursuant to G.S. 143-
215.6C.
8. This Special Order by Consent and any terms, conditions and interim effluent limitations
contained herein, hereby supersede any and all previous Special Orders and Enforcement
Compliance Schedule Letters, and terms, conditions and limitations contained therein issued
in connection with NPDES Permit No. NC0071943. In the event of an NPDES permit
modification or renewal, any effluent limitations or monitoring requirements contained
therein shall supersede those contained in Attachment A of this Special Order by Consent,
except as modified and contained in paragraph 3(e) above.
9. The Town, upon signing the Special Order by Consent, will be expected to comply with all
schedule dates, terms, and conditions of this document.
10. This Special Order by Consent shall expire on February 28, 1999.

SOC EMC WQ 96-15
Page Six
For the Town of Boiling Springs:
(Signature)
Date
(Title)
For the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
Date
Chair of the Commission
J

P� 4
ATTACHMENT A
SOC EMC WQ NO. 96-15 NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO071943
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -Interim
During the period beginning on the effective date of this Special Order and lasting until January 31, 1998, the Company is authorized to
discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharge shall be limited and monitored by the Company as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement Sample `Sample
Monthly Avg.
Weekly Avg Daily Max.
Frequency—
Type
Location
Flow
0.500 MGD
Continuous
Recorder
I or E
BOD, 5 Day, 20°C**
40.0 mg/1
60.0 mg/1
Weekly
Composite
E,I
Total Suspended Residue**
50.0 mg/1
65.0 mg/1
Weekly
Composite
E,I
NH3 as N
2/Month
Composite
E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Monitoring
Only
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine
2/week
Grab
E
Temperature, °C
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Semi -Annually
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus
Semi -Annually
Composite
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective i ffluartvalue(85%
removal).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
Note: Parameters noted in bold underlined lettering above are the only parameters modified as part of this SOC.

To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Jeff T. Myhra
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Ye_.
Date: -November 15, 1 Q96
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Cleveland
NPDES Permit No.: NC0071943 (Modification)
MRO No.: 96-187
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Boiling Springs WWTP (Modification)
Town of Boiling Springs
Post Office Box 1014
Boiling Springs, N.C. 28107
2. Date of Investigation: September 9, 1994
3. Report Prepared By: Michael_ L. Parker, Environ. Engr. II
4: Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Rick Howell, (704)
434-23.57.
5. Directions to Site: From the jct. of Hwy: 1.50 and SR 119.5
(College Farm Rd.) south of the Town of Boiling Springs,
travel west on SR 119.5 ti 0.5 mile and turn right on SR 1194
(Rockford Rd.). Travel 1.2 mile on SR 1194 and turn right
onto a dirt access road. The WWTP is located at the end of
this road.
0
7.
R
Vj
Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: -
Latitude: 35' 14' 46"
Longitude: 81' 41' 33"
Attach a USES Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: G 12 NW
Site size and expansion area consistent with application:
Yes. Additional area is available for expansion, which is
being planned at this time.
Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The WWTP
site is not located in a flood plain. Gently rolling
topography.
Location of Nearest Dwelling: Approx. 500+ feet from the
WWTP site.

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10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Gandy Run
Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Broad 030804
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream passes through a
mostly rural area with agriculture being the primary
use. Excellent flow observed at the point of discharge.
There are no other known downstream dischargers.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.600 MGD (Proposed Design
Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.300 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current
design capacity): 0.300 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
ATCs issued in the previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed
WWT facilities: The existing WWT facilities consist of
a manual bar screen followed by a grit chamber,
aeration (diffused) basin, dual clarifiers, aerobic
sludge digesters, chlorine (gas) basin, an aerated
sludge holding tank, and an instrumented flow measuring
device.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: The permittee
proposes to install a similar WWTP parallel to the
existing WWTP, which will provide duality and a 100%
increase in capacity (up to 0.600 MGD). The proposed
WWT facilities will include the following units: an
equalization basin, new grit chamber and bar screen, a
second Aeromod 0.300 MGD package WWTP, and effluent
dechlorination (all the above treatment units have not
been "officia.11y" submitted for approval, but are
proposed.at.thi.s time).
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is
used for disinfection. Dechlorination will be added if
a chlorine limit is added upon promulgation of the
revised WLA.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and ut-ilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied specify DEM Permit
No. WQ0006827.
Residuals Contractor: Boiling Springs town personnel.
Telephone No. [phone].

Page Three
b. Residuals stabilization: PSP.P (The Town plans to
eventually discontinue their land application program
and begin transferring all residuals to the Citly of
Shelby's residuals composting facility due to rW
contamination on their land application site from pre-
existing conditions).
3. Treatment Plant Classification: Class II rP�Ten with the
proposed expansion this facility will remain a class II WWT
facility based on the proposed WWT unitsl.
4. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater C.ode(s): 0$
5. MTU Codes) 0.5003
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Constriction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (muni-cipals only)?
Public monies were used in the construction of this facility
and will be used in the proposed expansion.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: Norte at this time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates (all of the
dates are preliminary since the Town has yet.to sign the
SOC):
Submit plans for the proposed WWTP expansion by December 31,
1996
Begin construction of the WWTP expansion by May 31, 1997.
Complete construction of the proposed WWTP expansion by
March 31, 1995.
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: There are no practicable
alternatives to discharge.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee requests that the subject Permit be modified
from the current permitted limit of 0.300 MGD to 0.600 Mr,D to
accommodate a proposed WWTP expansion. The Town has also
experienced periods of non-compliance resulting from in -adequacies
at the WWTP as well as I/I in the collection system. The
expansion is expected to eliminate the deficiencies at the WWTP;
and work is proceeding on collection system improvements.

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Pending receipt and approval of the revised W P, it is
recommended that the Permit be modified as requested.
22 -�
Signature of eport Preparer Date
Water Quality Regional_ Sun ���isor Date
h:l,dsOdsr96�rai!ir,g.sr

estate of North Carolina 4
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
✓Safe R l October 21, .1.996
Mr. James R. Howell
Manger., Town of Boiling Springs
P.O. Box 1014
Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017
Dear Mr. Howell:
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Subject: NPDES Permit Modification
Permit Number NC0071943
Boiling Springs )�7WTP
Cleveland County
On October 15, 1996, the Division of Water- Quality received your request to expand the existing
Boiling Springs wastewater treatment plant from 0.30 million gallon per day (MGD) to 0.60
MGD. The Division acknowledges receipt of the following information:
® NPDES Permit Application - Short Form A.
• Preliminary Engineering Report.
Check Number 30405 in the amount of $400.00.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office Supervisor prepare a staff report
and recommendations regarding this discharge. In addition, the Division will prepare a new waste
load allocation (WLA) to further study the increased flow and its potential negative effects on
Sandy Run Creek. You will be advised of any coinrnents, recommendations, questions, or other
information necessary for the application review.
Should you have any questions regarding this application, please do not hesitate to contact me at
[phone], extension 597..
S cer y,
Jed rey T. Myhra, E.i.T.
Environmental Engineer
cc: . ©oresrvi_d e Regorr�al�®ffrrce?'Permits and Engineering Unit
Permits and Engineering, Jeff Myhra
Mr. Benjamin B. Thomas, P.E., West and Associates, P.A.
405 S. Sterling Street
Morganton, North Carolina 28655
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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x N, C, DEPAWFNT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & CJ-11JNITv DDaOPMENT
ENVIRONT-NTAL MANAGErF-Iff CUM1SSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
FOR APPLICATION NUMBER
To be filed only by municipal wastewater dischargers AGENCY
USE
YEAR MO. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading the accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name of organization responsible for facility Town of Boiling Springs
�a 1
2. Address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge: _
A. Name Town of—Boiling—Spr-iI1 WTp
B. Mailing address: 't
1. Street address -- _
2. city Boiling_ Springs 3. county—Cle-velan.d --
4. State NC 5. ZIP 28017
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C. Location:
1. Street 2996 RockfordRd
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2. City Boiling Springs 3. County Cleveland
4. State NC
D. Telephone No. 704 434-2357
Area is r
Code
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility and
to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge permit,
proceed to item 3. Otherwise proceed directly to item 4.�"
3. If you meet the condition stated above, check here / / and supply the information I_
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title, and3l: ;:: %`<' ...... =- „••,u::�:•it;1j
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signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office without uji}.,; '' l.6C ;',L ?Jrjf%. 0 FiG'
completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City 4. County
5. State 6. ZIP
4. Type of treatment:
A. / /None B. / /Primary C. / /Intermediate D. /X/Secondary E. / /Advanced
5. Design flow (average daily) of facility O _f mgd.
6. Percent BOD removal (actual):
A. / /0-29.9 B. / /30-64.9 C. / /65-84.9 D. /%/85-94.9 E. / /95 or more
7. Population served:
A. / /1-199 B. / /200-499 C. / /500-999 D. GC/1,000-4,999 E. / /5,000-9,999 F. / /10,000 or mire
8. Number of separate discharge points:
A. /X/1 B. / 12 C. / /3 D. / /4 E. / /5 F. / /6 or more

9. Description of waste water discharged to surface .waters only (check as applicable).
Flow, MCD (million gallons per operating day) Voiume treated before
Discharge per discharging (percent)
operating day -- -- --- - -----------
0- U.O1- 0.05- 0.1- 0.5- 11.0- 5 or None 0.1- 35- 65- 95-
0.0099 U.049 0.099 ' 0.49 0.99 i4.9 more 34.9 64.9 94.9 100
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
A. Average (D SIGH) I x
B. Maximum - I -_--_
10. If any waste water, treated or untreated, is discharged to places other than
surface waters, check below as applicable.
Flow MGD (million gallons er o eratin da )
Waste water is 0-0.0099 0.01-0.049 0.05-0.099 0.1-0.49 0.5-0.99 1.0-4.9 5 or more
discharged to (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
A. Deep well ----__---- -- _ -- — -- B. Evaporation lagoon
C. Subsurface percolation
D. Other, specify:
11. Is any sludge ultimately returned to a waterway?
A. / /Yes B. /l{ /No
12. a. Do you receive industrial waste?
1. / /Yes 2. /x /No
b. If yes, enter approximate number of industrial dischargers into system
13. Type of collection sewer system:
A. AK/Separate sanitary
B. / /Combined sanitary and storm
C. / [Both separate and combined sewer systems
14. Name of receiving water or waters Sandy Run Creed
15. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium,
cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols.
A. /% /Yes B. / /No
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that
to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Tames R Howell
Printed Name of Person Signing
_IWDansger
Title M
Date Appli6atioh Sign
Signatu f Applicant
North Carolina Genera tatute 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 knowly renders
inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under
Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental ?lanagement Commission Ur lementing that Article, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed S10,000, or by imprisonment not to
exceed six months, or by both. (18 V.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more
than S10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)

TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION
ENGINEERING PROPOSAL
OCTOBER, 1996
BENJAMIN B. THOMAS, P.E.
WEST AND ASSOCIATES, P.A.
MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA

CONTENTS
I. Project Description
II. Wastewater Characteristics and Volume
III. Alternatives Analysis
IV. Residuals Management Plan
V. Location
VI. Preliminary Site Plan
VII. Preliminary Plant Design Drawings

I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Town of Boiling Springs currently has one wastewater treatment plant
which serves the entire municipality. The plant discharges its effluent into Sandy Run
Creek under NPDES Permit No. NC 0071943, which has a flow limitation of 0.3
MGD. Due to recent exceedances of the permit limits, it is proposed to expand the
existing facility such that it will adequately treat up to 0.6 MGD.
The existing facility is an extended aeration, activated sludge, secondary plant
manufactured by Aeromod, Inc. Pretreatment consists of a manual bar screen and grit
chamber. It is proposed to parallel the existing Aeromod plant with a second, similar
plant, thus providing duality and double capacity. In addition, pretreatment units will
be replaced or modified and a standby power source shall be provided.
Dechlorination or an alternate disinfection method will also be added if chlorine
residual limits are given for the modified permit. A flow equalization basin is also
being considered.
The type and arrangement of major components is shown on the attached
drawings by Aeromod, Inc., which are preliminary. The plant would consist of
aeration basins, clarifiers, sludge return and waste lines, aerobic sludge digestors, and
chlorination equipment.

II. WASTEWATER CHARACTERISTICS AND VOLUME
The nature of the Town's wastewater is 100% domestic since there are no wet
industries. A significant portion of the wastewater originates from Gardner -Webb
University. The current population of the Town is approximately 3,000, including
Gardner -Webb University. The wastewater plant has received monthly average flows
exceeding the permit limit during the last few years. Flows for a 13-month period are
as follows:
July, 1995
0.216 MGD
August, 1995
0.268 MGD
September, 1995
0.310 MGD
October, 1995
0.366 MGD
November, 1995
0.314 MGD
December, 1995
0.259 MGD
January, 1996
0.345 MGD
February, 1996
0.379 MGD
March, 1996
0.284 MGD
April, 1996
0.246 MGD
May, 1996
0.198 MGD
June, 1996
0.235 MGD
July, 1996
0.190 MGD
The plant was built in 1988 and was designed for 0.3 MGD for a design period
of 10 years. The Town has experienced growth since then, particularly in student
population at Gardner -Webb University. On campus population has grown from 700
to 870 from 1993 to 1996, and the overall Town population grew from 2,500 to
3,000 over the same period. Many housing developments have been built recently.
Inflow and infiltration, however, is also a contributing factor. The Town has
begun repairs and replacements where III problems were located. I/I has been
reduced approximately 60% in the last year (i.e., as measured by the amount of

repairs completed). But reduction of I/I alone is not expected to be sufficient to
prevent all flows from exceeding the permit limit in the coming months and years.
Due to higher than average population growth and plans by Gardner -Webb University
to build a new dormitory, it is necessary to expand the wastewater treatment plant.
If the newly expanded plant is designed for a 10-year period, then the
projected population in 2006 at the current growth rate of 6% per year would be
5,373. The current annual average flow rate is 278,000 gpd which, for a population
of 3,000, is equivalent to 92.6 gpd per capita. This is close to the typical design flow
of 100 gpd/cap inclusive of I/I. Therefore, an estimate of the design flow in 10 years
would be 5,373 x 100 gpd/cap = 0.537 MGD. It is doubtful that a 6% growth rate
will be realized every year for the next 10 years, but in order to allow for peak month
factoring 0.6 MGD should be a reasonable design flow. ( For the 13-month period
listed above, the peak month factor is 0.379/0.278=1.36, and 1.36 x 0.537 MGD =
0.730 MGD). Moreover, since the existing plant has a capacity of 0.3 MGD, it will
be simpler and more efficient in terms of construction and operation, to construct an
equal -capacity plant parallel to it.

III. ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
It is proposed to'expand the Town's WWTP and to discharge up to 0.6 MGD
into Sandy Run Creek. The estimated cost for this proposal is $1.1 million (see
attached estimate). The following options are considered as alternatives to this
proposal. Operating costs are assumed to be approximately equal for each alternative
and therefore are neglected. A 10-year return period and 4% interest rate are used.
Spray Irrigation
This alternative would involve the purchase of a large tract of undeveloped
land on which wastewater would be applied for slow rate infiltration and
evapotranspiration. If a suitable site could be obtained near the WWTP, then
the WWTP could be modified for pretreatment. Using an assumed application
rate of 0.20 gpd/sf, 69 acres would be required not including buffers.
Therefore, an 80-85 acre tract would be needed. A detention pond or lagoon
would be required for periods of wet weather and to allow for resting time for
the land. A lift station would most likely be needed to transport the WWTP
effluent to the lagoon and then another pumping station to pressurize the
irrigation lines. Other costs would include sprinkler heads, standby diesel
generator, monitoring wells, and perimeter fencing to prevent public access.
In terms of environmental benefit, it may or may not be preferred to discharge
to surface waters depending on the assessment of impact on groundwaters and
their classification.
Costs are as follows:
Land
Lagoon w/Liner
Modify WWTP
Irrigation Lines
Sprinklers
Monitoring Wells
Lift Station
85 AC @ $5,000.00/AC
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
80,000 LF @ $5.00/LF
1,300 @ $50.00/EA
20 @ $5,000.00/EA
Lump Sum
Pumping Station Lump Sum
Fencing 10,000 LF @ $10.00/LF
Diesel Generator Lump Sum
Design, Administration, Etc. (15%)
$ 425,000.00
100,000.00
200,000.00
400,000.00
65,000.00
100,000.00
75,000.00
100,000.00
100,000.00
50,0.00.00
240,000.00
Total $1,855,000.00

2
Future Worth = P.W. (F/P, 4%, 10)
= $1,855,000.00 (1.49) = $2,763,950.00
This alternative would also involve the purchase of a large tract or tracts of
land on which wastewater would be discharged below grade for absorption
and nitrification. Pretreatment could be provided by the e)dsting wastewater
plant. For an assumed application rate of 0,30 gpd/sf, and for 100% repair
area, 275 acres would be required for a 0.6 MGD application. Unusuable
space and buffers added would then mean that appro)amately 300 acres would
be needed. One or more lift stations and pump stations would be required in
order to lift the wastewater to various fields and then to pressurize the lines.
Again, depending on assessment of impact on groundwaters, this alternative
may or may not have a less significant impact on the environment than
discharge to surface waters. Also, it is doubtful that a suitable site of this size
could be found.
Estimated cost. -
Land 300 AC u, $3,000.00/AC $ 900,000.00
Nitrification Trenches 670,000 LF @ $3.00/LF 2,010,000.00
WWTP Modifications Lump Sum 200,000.00
Pumping Stations 5 @ $75,000.00/EA 375,000.00
Diesel Generators 3 @ $40,000.00/13-A 120,000.00
Design, Administration, Etc. (100/*) 360, 00.00
Total $3,965,000.00
Future Worth = P.W. (F/P, 4%, 10)
_ $3,965,000.00(1,49) = $5,907,850.00
This alternative would be to pump the Town's wastewater to the City of
Shelby's WWTP for treatment and disposal. Shelby also discharges to surface
waters, therefore, this option does not represent a reduced environmental
impact unless discharge to Sandy Run Creek was determined to be worse than
discharge to the First Broad River.

Estimated cost:
12" Force Main 50,000 LF @ $25.00/LF
Pumping Station Lump Sum
Diesel Generator Lump Sum
Expand Shelby WWTP Lump Sum
Design, Administration, Etc. (15%)
Total
Future Worth = P.W. (F/P, 4%, 10)
= $2,185,000.00(1.49) = $3,255,650.00
4. Take No Action
$1,250,000.00
100,000.00
50,000.00
500,000.00
285,000.00
$2,185,000.00
To take no action would be a violation of 15A NCAC 2H.0223(2) since
current annual average flow is in excess of 90% of the permit limit. In
addition, flows are expected to increasingly exceed the permit limit as time
goes on, thus potentially costing $25,000.00 per day in violation fees. At this
rate, the cost of expansion to 0.6 MGD would be exceeded in 45 days. This
is not a viable option.
Summary/Conclusion
Present
Future
Alternative
Worth Cost
Worth Cost
Spray Irrigation
$1,855,000.00
$2,763,950.00
Subsurface Disposal
$3,965,000.00
$5,907,850.00
Transport to Shelby
$2,185,000.00
$3,255,650.00
® Discharge to
Sandy Run Creek
$1,059,600.00
$1,578,804.00
Based on the above estimates, the two best options are spray irrigation and
continued discharge to surface waters. Spray irrigation would perhaps have the least
environmental impact, however, due to the uncertainty of that assumption and due to
the significant cost difference, continued discharge to Sandy Run Creek with plant
expansion is concluded to be the most reasonable, cost effective, and environmentally
sound option.

TOWN OF BOHING SPRINGS
COST ESTIMATE UPDATE
(8/5/96)
1. Paul Jackson, Interstate Utilities
Davco Equipment only
60,000 gal. Equalization
300,000 Aeration
45,000 Digester
45,000 Sludge Holding $295,000.00
Installation 73, 000.00
Paint 30.000.00
$398,000.00
Traveling Bridge 70,000.00
$468,000.00
2. Aero-Mod Equipment
Quote 10/18/95
same per John McNeillis Aero-Mod (8/2/96) $493,000.00
3. Hickory Construction Company
Quote on entire job 9/18/95 ($823,080)
Change per Curt Eckard 8/2/96, 5% increase $865,000.00
COST (rev. 8/5/9
Plant Cost $ 865,000.00
Engineering 86, 500.00
Contingencies 86, 500.00
Administrative 21, 600.00
Closing Cost -0-
Total Cost $1,059,600.00
REVENUES
Revolving Loan $ 695,000.00
High Unit Cost Grant
Local Revenue 364,000.00
Total Revenue $1,059,000.00

V. RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT PLAN
At present, residuals from the Boiling Springs WWTP are land applied to a
field owned by the Town and permitted under WQ 0006827. Sludge is aerobically
digested as a process to significantly reduce pathogens (PSRP). This plan could be
continued and more land acquired. However, the current site is not desirable because
groundwater contamination from pre-existing conditions makes assessment of
groundwater impacts difficult. Therefore, it is planned to begin transferring residuals
to the City of Shelby's composting facility for continued treatment and final disposal.
The City of Shelby has agreed to this, as the following letter indicates. Some
modifications of the Shelby facility will be made in order to receive the liquid sludge
from the Town's truck.

CITY OF SHELBY
BOX 207 - WASHINGTON AT GRAHAM ST. - SHELBY NORTH CAROLINA 28151 - 0207
Mr. Rick Howell
Town Manager
Town of Boiling Springs
421 East College Avenue
Shelby, North Carolina 28152
Dear Rick:
September 27, 1996
This letter is to confirm to you that the City of Shelby will
accept digested Bio-Solids from the Town of Boiling Springs for an
undetermined length of time upon completion of an unloading
facility.
Fees will be determined at a later date.
If you have any questions or comments, please call me at
[phone].
Sinc ely,
Don Rhom
Treatment Plant Superintendent
DFR : j wh
Copy: Bob Gidney, Director of Utilities
Benjie Thomas, West & Associates

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