NC0049409_STFRPT_20201109

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources

Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report

FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 6

To: NPDES Unit Non-Discharge Unit Application No.: NC0049409
Attn: Brianna Young Facility name: Waynesville WTP

From: Mikal Willmer
Asheville Regional Office

Note: This form has been adapted from the non-discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non-
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.

I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? Yes or No
a. Date of site visit: Last inspection August 3, 2016
b. Site visit conducted by: Tim Heim
c. Inspection report attached? Yes or No (in LF)
d. Person contacted: and their contact information: (ext.
e. Driving directions: Take exit 27 off I-40W. Take exit 98 and exit the round-a-bout towards Waynesville.
Turn left at the second light onto Hyatt Creek and an immediate right onto Hendrix. Take a right onto
Allen’s Creek Rd and continue for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Big Cove Rd. and an immediate left on
New Allen’s Creek Rd and stay on New Allen’s Creek until you reach the WTP.
2. Discharge Point(s):
Latitude: 35.427191 Longitude: -83.009455
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Allen Creek
Classification: C,Tr
River Basin and Subbasin No. French Broad (Pigeon 06010106)
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Allen Creek is classified C, Tr and
flows into Richland Creek (also classified C,Tr), used for trout fishing and secondary recreation.
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? Yes or No
If no, explain:
3. Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc) consistent with the submitted reports? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
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5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? Yes No N/A
If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B)
Describe the residuals handling and utilization scheme:
10. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
11. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):

III. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? Yes No N/A
ORC: Kyle Cook Certificate #: 29273 Backup ORC: Certificate #:
Two additional personnel are now certified for the Town as P/C operators. BIMS does not currently show
valid backups. The Town will need to submit an operator designation form to Operator Certification.
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
Description of existing facilities: Conventional WTP consisting of coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation
filtration, disinfection and pH adjustment. Wastewater discharge: discharge from settling pond which
receives filter backwash and sedimentation wash water.
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow: No flow limit
Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership,
etc.)
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? Yes or No NA
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? Yes or No Currently hauling dredged solids to
Waynesville WWTP. This may not be a viable long-term solution depending on the WWTP plants future
ability to accept additional solids.
If no, please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? Yes or No NA
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No NA
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
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9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:

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11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? Yes No N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
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12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? Yes or No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: Two pH exceedances in 2018. No major recurring
issues.
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
No compliance issues Current enforcement action(s) Currently under JOC
Notice(s) of violation Currently under SOC Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
Yes No N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: The accidental release of chlorinated water or alum sludge to Allen
Creek; however, this has not been a noted issue from this facility.
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):

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IV. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item Reason

3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

5. Recommendation: Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
Issue
Deny (Please state reasons: )

6. Signature of report preparer:

Signature of regional supervisor:

Date:

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V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
Based on the facilities compliance history and monitoring data submitted, the ARO currently supports the
transition of coverage under individual NPDES Permit No. NC0049409 to coverage under NPDES General
Permit NCG590000 - Conventional WTP with discharge to Trout Waters.

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