NC0062669_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 12/1/2020

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
June 7, 2006
Mr. Nikolaos Sellas
Mills River Restaurant
4201 Haywood Road
Horse Shoe, N.C. 28742
Subject: Rescission of NPDES Permit NCO062669
Mills River Restaurant WWTP
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Sellas:
Division staff has confirmed that the subject permit is no longer required. Therefore, in
accordance with your .request, NPDES Permit NCO062669 is rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future your company wishes to discharge wastewater to the State's surface waters, you
must first apply for and receive a new NPDES permit. Discharge of wastewater without a valid
NPDES permit will subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have questions about this matter, please contact Charles Weaver of my staff at the
telephone number or address listed below.
Sincerely, /
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street; Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
Phone: [phone], extension 511 / FAX [phone]
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Re: [Fwd: NC0069671 rescission request]
Subject: Re: [Fwd: NC0069671 rescission request]
From: Roy Davis <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 14:39:47 -0500
To: Roger Edwards <[e-mail]>, [e-mail], [e-mail],
[e-mail]
Yea. On this day I observed a line of manholes belonging to the Cane Creek Water and Sewer District of
Henderson County (CCWSDHC) marching right up to the WWTP which formerly served Mills River
Village. Additionally I observed that a pump had been used to pump activated sludge from the plants to
the nearest manhole. One aeration basin was empty. The other has about 1/8 of its normal inventory of
sludge and that sludge was being aerated.
For your future reference I observed a manhole belonging to the CCWSDHC in the rear of the property
occupied by Mills River Texaco. Next door, I observed empty WWTP units at Mills River Restaurant.
Roy Davis
Roger Edwards wrote:
Roy,
Please verify this connection date and let Charles know. If my memory is correct this facility did
connect.
Thanks,
R. Edward
Subject:
NC0069671 rescission request
From:
Charles Weaver <charles.weaver tiemail.net>
Date:
Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:34:28 -0500
To:
Roger Edwards <Roger.Edwards a,ncmail.net>
To:
Roger Edwards <Roger.Edwards(a�ncmail.net>
CC:
Roy Davis <[e-mail]>
Roger - Mills River Village is requesting rescission of their permit. They say they've been
connected to a POTW since October 24th.
Any reason not to rescind it? Let me know yea or nay.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
December 6, 2005
Mr. Nikolaos Sellas
Mills River Restaurant
4201 Haywood Road
Horse Shoe, North Carolina 28742
William G. Ross; Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
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Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO062669
Mills River Restaurant WWTP
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Sellas:
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 0,1994
(or as subsequently amended). -
This final permit includes no major changes from.the draft permit sent to you' on September 14,
2005:
➢ The .term of the permit has been reduced from 5 to three years, with an expiration date of
November 30, 2008.
➢ The Daily Maximum limit for Total Residual Chlorine takes effect on July 1, 2007.
Your permit's duration has been reduced for the following reasons:
➢ The Mills River is listed as an impaired stream on North Carolinas 303(d) list. This means
that the stream does not meet all water quality standards.
➢ The City of Asheville has asked the Division to remove your discharge from the stream, as
your outfall is upstream of the City's drinking -water intake [see attached correspondence].
➢ Part III of your permit requires you to "continually evaluate all wastewater disposal
alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost
effective alternatives" to surface water discharge. The attached documentation from the
Henderson County Utilities Department shows that sanitary sewer service will be
available to you in 2006. Given the local opposition to reissuance of your permit, the
Division strongly urges you to connect to local sewer service as soon as it becomes
available.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
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If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such
demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division, The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the
legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other
Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone
number [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
�ovc- ` Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit
James S. Erwin, Jr. / Henderson County Utilities Department [235 St. John Road, Unit F, Fletcher, NC 28732]
David Hanks / City of Asheville [P.O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802]
Francine Durso / Clean Water Management Trust Fund [530 North Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27604]

Permit NCO062669
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,
Nikolaos Sellas
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater, from a facility located at the
Mills River Restaurant
4201 Haywood Road
Mills River
Henderson County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the Mills River in the
French Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 2006.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2008.
Signed this day December 6, 2005.
�00- Al �n W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Dp sion of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0062669
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.
Nikolaos Sellas is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.003 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ Grease trap
♦ Equalization basin
♦ Extended aeration
♦ Clarification
♦ Chlorination
The facility is located in Mills River at the Mills River Restaurant off Haywood
Road in Henderson County.
2.. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
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There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

235 St. John Road - Unit F
Fletcher, NC 28732 .
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
November 1, 2005
Henderson County Utilities Depart�rnnt
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Ms. Carolyn Bryant 1
Division ofater Quality NOV.- .$ 2005
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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RE: NPDES permit NCO062669
Dear Ms. Bryant: ;
James S. Erwin, Jr. .
Director
Thank you for providing us with notice that Nikolaos Sellas has applied for renewal of NPDES permit
NCO062669 for the Mills River Restaurant wastewater treatment plant in Henderson County, North
Carolina.
The County of Henderson through its Cane Creek Water and Sewer District (CCWSD) is currently
constructing a sewer collector which will make sewer service available to the Mills River Restaurant
property. The said sewer collector is expected to become operational within about six months.' .
The County of Henderson, through its CCWSD, strongly recommends that the State require the owners
of the Mills River Restaurant wastewater treatment plant to discontinue operating said wastewater
treatment plant and connect their wastewater collection system to the new CCWSD sewer collector as
soon as it becomes operational. The said owners of the Mills River Restaurant wastewater treatment
plant would, of course, be required to file an application with the CCWSD, pay all the appropriate fees
and meet all the other CCWSD requirements before the connection can be made.
Your notice indicates the subject permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to an unnamed
tributary to the Mills River. It is my understanding that the unnamed tributary flows into the Mills River
at a point upstream of a drinking -water intake. If this is the case, elimination of the said wastewater
treatment plant would certainly benefit the affected water users.
If you need additional information please call meat 828-654-7062.
As always, your consideration is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
,8. -WCIA.cam►:)
James S. Erwin, Jr.
Director

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Department of Water Resources
Administration
North Carolina Department of Environment
& Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Attn: Ms. Carolyn Bryant
Re: Mills River NPDES
Permits # NCO069671 & N00062669 ;
Dear Ms. Bryant:
The City of Asheville owns and operates the Mills River Water Treatment Plant. This 7.5 mgd
water treatment facility is located in Henderson County at the confluence of the Mills River and
the French Broad River. At present and for the near future, the Mills River is the raw water
source for this water treatment facility.
Currently there are two (2). wastewater treatment discharges into the Mills River upstream of our
raw water intake. We recently learned that the NPDES permits for both these facilities are
coming up for renewal. These peimits'are: (1) NC0069671 for the Mills River Village WWTP
(2) NCO062669 for the Mills River Restaurant.
We are aware that Henderson County is currently constructing sanitary sewer lines within the
.Town of Mills River. According to Mr. Jim Erwin, Henderson County Director of Utilities, these.
sanitary sewer lines will be completed within the next six (6) months. Also, according to Mr.
Erwin, these sewer lines; when complete, will make public sanitary sewer'service available to
both the Mills River Village and the Mills River Restaurant.'
The City of Asheville has operated the Mills River Water Treatment plant for nearly 6 years.
During this time, we have produced a quality product from this facility that meets and exceeds all
applicable drinking water standards. From this standpoint; the previously named upstream
discharges have not adversely impacted the operation of this facility.'
While our water treatment facility has successfully operated with the presence of the current
permitted discharges, we believe that the future water quality of the Mills River and to a lesser
extend, the French Broad River, would be enhanced by the elimination of these permitted
discharges. The wastewater collected by the sanitary sewer lines under construction will
ultimately be conveyed to the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County (MSD) for
treatment and discharge. MSD's treatment facilities, personnel and other resources can ensure a
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consistently higher wastewater discharge quality than can independently owned and operated
I ackaged wastewater treatment plants..
Elimination of these permitted discharges would remove the chance of future.non compliant
discharges, caused by mechanical failure or other reasons, and would help ensure the water .
quality integrity of the Mills River. This integrity would not only benefit the City of Asheville in
the operation of our water treatment facility, but would benefit all other users of the Mills River
resource.
The City of Asheville is pleased with Henderson County's efforts to make public sewer service
available to current and future homeowners and businesses In the Mills River area. We*
respectively request that the subject NPDES permits be conditioned to require connection the
public sanitary sewer system whenever they are placed into service.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter. If you have any questions or if I can be of
assistance, you can reach me at 828-259-5955.
Sincerely:
1 ianks terim Director
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Water Resources Department
cc. Gary Jackson, City Manager
Jeff Richardson, Assistant City Manager
Jim Erwin, Henderson CountyUtilities
Ron Kerns, Operations Manager
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Point Source Branch, -NPDES Unit
Rick Coleman
TABOR CITY
NC DENR — Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Karen Cragnolin
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
ASHEVILLE
Nick Garrett
Re:' NPDES Permit Renewals. for Package WWTPs in Henderson County,
WILMINGTON
Mills River Watershed Area
NPDES Nos. NC0070335, NC0069671, and NCO062669
Joseph M. Hester, Jr.
ROCKY MOUNT
Clean Water Management Trust Fund,No. 2000A-604 . .
William Hollan
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
WINSTON•SALEM
Tony Lathrop
We understand that the NPDES permits or the:following package wastewater .
CHARLOTTE
treatment plants in the Mills River watershed area of Henderson County are being
considered for renewal:
Margaret Markey
DAVIDSON
• Van Wingerden International; NPDES No: NC0070335 , ,
Kevin Markham
• JMS Builders & Developers, Inc.; NPDES'No: NC0069671
CARY
• Mills River Restaurant;;NPDE3 NQ , 062669
Dickson McLean, Jr.
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LUMBERTON
The Clean Water Mana ement Trust Fund CWMTF staff has serious concerns
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John McMillan
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about the issuance of any NPDES permit renewals for existing package plants
RALEIGH
within the Mills River sewer service area and recommends to the Division that the
Hon.
NDPES permits for these package facilities not be renewed..
Johnnie Mosley
KINSTON
In June 2000, Henderson County applied to the CWMTF for and the CWMTF
c.INTER smith
Board of Trustees approved a grant of $500,000 to match a $1,451,800 EPA grant
WINTERVILLE
to assist. Henderson County with the development of a public sewer system for the
Stan Vaughan
Mills River Community. The decision to fund this project was predicated upon
CHARLOTTE
the fact that several large subsurface systems within the proposed service area
Claudette Weston
were failing or expected to fail, thus threatening to compromise water quality
WINSTON-sALEM
within the intake critical area of the Asheville, Buncombe, and Henderson
Regional Water Supply Watershed on the Mills River. Additional weight was
Jerry Wright
JARVISBURG
given to the fact that the development of a central public sewer system would
eliminate several small private point source dischargers, within the same water
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supply watershed critical area, upon completion of the system. These factors .
were a major consideration of the CWMTF Board prior to awarding this grant. .
Public notices of permit renewals have been issued by the Division of Water
Quality for the above -listed three private package plants within the Mills River
area, all of which are within easy reach of the new public system.
Since two of the major purposes of public sewerage utilities are to consolidate and.
eliminate multiple private point source discharges and also to protect public water
supplies, it appears that renewal of any NPDES within the Mills River sewer
service area would be counterproductive and fail to achieve these goals. To
renew these permits would also be to waste the millions in public funds that have
been spent to provide the public sewer service in this area.
The staff of the CWMTF strongly urges the Division not to renew the above -
named NPDES permits and to ultimately require that these facilities be connected
to the publicly owned and operated sanitary sewer system.
We also strongly recommend that any other permit renewals within the Mills
River sewer service area should be denied and the facilities be required to connect
to the public utility upon expiration of their current NPDES permits.
Please let us know if there is any additional information that would be helpful to
you in the review of this issue.
Sin erely,
rancine Durso, PE
Deputy Director.
C: Bill Holman, CWMTF Executive Director
Tom Massie; CWMTF Field Representative
Alan Klimek, DWQ Director
Coleen Sullins, DWQ Deputy Director
Paul Rawls, Surface Water Protection Section Chief, DWQ Raleigh Office .
Roger Edwards, Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor, DWQ
Asheville Regional Office
Bobby Blowe, DWQ Construction Grants and Loans Section
Gary Tweed, County Engineer, Henderson County

NPDES Permit Requirements
Page 1 of 16
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual 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.
B ass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Dav
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24.hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
Version 612012003

NPDES Permit
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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.
Da4 Sam, bg
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 levq'� shall be considered =1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarters Average (concentration limitl
The average of all samples. taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe roperW damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
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 limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such -discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41).
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than - $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)].
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d. Any person who knorvin� violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(13)(1) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
UP to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $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 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 pernut, or the application of any provision of thi
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to' other circumstances, and the remainde
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-231.
8. Duty to Provide Information
ThePermittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b.. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if-
1 . The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph. (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. ' Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"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. 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 Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 214.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division, to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up .ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary, to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It .shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit (40 CFR 122.41
(c)]
4. By-passing 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 Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify. the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices. .
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Samples
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, Ll, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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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.
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 EntU
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)].
soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
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 0) (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 122.410) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported -under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 0) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.410) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the fadlity; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. - As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
p) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4dinitrophenol 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";
0) 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. FacilitX Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWsI
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following.
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2)' any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards. ,
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 400C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant. industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUQ
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.S.).
4. Headworks Analysis (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 (Le., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. 'The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H -.0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Pennittee'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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Authorization to Construct (A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports � AR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 .
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following.
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (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 (IDSPD
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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 Pemuttee 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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State of, North Carolina
Department' ofJEnvironment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality:
{ Michael F: Easley, "Governor =
William G. Ross, Jr.,.Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
March 23, 2001
Mr. Bill Constantinou
Mills River Restaurant, Inc.
4201 Haywood Road
Horse Shoe, North Carolina 28742 -_
Dear Mr. Constantinou:
ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES,
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Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO062669
Mills River Restaurant WWTP
Henderson County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit
is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
Mills River is listed as an impaired stream on North Carolina's 303(d) list. This means that
the stream does not meet all water quality standards. Although non -point sources may be
the main contributor to this degradation, the Division will continue to monitor compliance at
your facility. Ultimately, the removal of this discharge may be necessary.
The Division has reviewed your request to reduce monitoring frequencies. Since the stream
is impaired and based on the Division's requirement to protect the receiving stream from
potential toxic impacts, the Division must deny your request.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and
filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and
binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The
Division may require modification .or. revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit
does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal
Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 . Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer VISIT Us ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.usINPDES

If you have any questions- concerning this permit, ' please contact Christie Jackson at
telephone number [phone],. extension 538.
Sincerely,
Original Signed BY
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
Aslieyille Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit

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 Conunission,.and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Mills River Restaurant, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Mills River Restaurant
4201 Haywood Road
. Mills River
Henderson County
to receiving waters designated as an Unnamed Tributary to Mills River in the French
Broad River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective May 1, 2001.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2005.
Signed this day March 23, 2001.
Original Signed By --
®avid A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO062669
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Mills River Restaurant, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.003 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ Grease trap
♦ Equalization basin
♦ Extended aeration
♦ Clarification
♦ Chlorination
The facility is located in Mills River at the Mills River Restaurant at 4201
Haywood Road in Henderson County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an Unnamed Tributary to Mills River, classified WS-III waters in the
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Permit NC0062669
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
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__
= _ ;' is >=''` LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS. -'-.-.
-= Monthly-"'-.
Avera a
:'''` Weekly
Avera a
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency.
Sample Type
' Sample Location
Flow
0.003 MGD
Continuous
Recorder
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
22.8 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH1
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. 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

PART
Section B. Schedule of Compliance .
L 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 pennittee 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
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMTTS
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 I 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
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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 daffy 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 Iimitation 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,
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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 Gases, 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 rase 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
(D.
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 I16 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. Duty to Compi^
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; br 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 requiremsnt.
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 122AI (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 terns,
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
11 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 $125,000.

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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, C4) and 'Tower Failures" (Part ll,
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.
S. 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 ReampT
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of
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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 Rye uirements
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: o
(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 milIion (in second quarter
1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager
in accordance with corporate procedures.
12) 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.
(I) 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.. ] 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 9OA-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 (ORO 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 1
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 500/c 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
_ _ .ttee 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
( l ) . '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.
i
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 Il, 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 perinittee 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 PermitIssuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
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5. P sets
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 143-2151 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
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SECTION D. -MONITORING AND RECORDS
L 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. Be
portine
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
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 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 permittec'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.
% Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the pemuttee
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 Engy
The permittee shall allow the Director; or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of. this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as
otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.

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SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terrors 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 facilitymay 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 122A2 (a)
M.
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.
S. 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) (Sec 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 Iimitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
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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 Noncom 1p •ance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part H. E. 5 and 6. of
this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information
listed in Part IL E. 6. of this permit.
S. 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 watert 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 terns 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 143-2151(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,
represenfation, 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.
E. 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'
0) 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 24-dinitmphenol 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

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A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee .
within 30 -(thirty): days.after being<bi7led by the .Division... Failure .to-pa the fee -in
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tate of North Carolina
L Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 22, 1995
Mr. Steve Constantino
Mills River Restaurant
4201 Haywood Road
Horse Shoe, North Carolina 28742
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Permit No. NCO062669
Authorization to Construct
Mills River Restaurant
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Henderson County
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received March 6, 1995 by the Division
and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory.
Authorization is hereby granted for the conversion of the existing wastewater treatment facility aeration
basin into a 3,000 gallon aerated flow equalization basin with dual 2 HP, 28 GPM pumps and conversion
of the existing clarifier into an aeratect s u ge hoLding basin and the construction of a new 3,000 GPD
wastewater treatment facility consisting of a 5,000 gallon aeration basin with 23 CFM blowers and a
hopper bottom clarifier with the continued use of the existing chlorination system and chlorine contact
basin with continued discharge of treated wastewater into an unnamed tributary to the Mills River.
Authorization is also granted for the future installation of a 14 square foot tertiary filter system with dual
filter cells and a backwash system.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NCO062669 issued September 20, 1990, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in
Permit No. NC0062669.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S.
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be
made. Additional notification must be provided when the tertiary filters are installed. Such notification to
the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on
Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NCO062669
Authorization to Construct
Mills River Restaurant
May 22, 1995
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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 the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC
27626-0535.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified wastewater treatment plant operator to'be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment
facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with
the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of -the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class H, 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.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying
with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Dana Bolden, telephone number 919/733-5083,
extension 518.
Sincerely,
Preston o rd, Jr., P.E.
CC. Henderson County Health Department
e-v-i'lle-Regiona-Gffice--W4teriQuality
Training and Certification Unit
Gary T. Tweed, P.E., William G. Lapsley and Associates, P.A.
Permits and Engineering Unit
Central Files

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lls River Restaurant
ay 22, 1995
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Engineer's Certification
I, - , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, for the
Project Name Locaflon
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of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of the approved plans and specifications.
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PART I
1.
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No XX
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION: Mack Wiggins
DATE: April 11, 1995
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Henderson
PERMIT NUMBER NCO062669
- GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility and Address: Mills River Restaurant
4201 Haywood Road
Mailing: Horse Shoe, NC 28742
2. Date of Investigation: March 23, 1995
3. Report Prepared By: Paul White
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Steve Constantinou
704-891-9272 (h)
5. Directions to Site: Site is located on the east side of the
road 0.1 mile north of the intersection of Hwy 280 and Hwy
191 at Mills River community. The wastewater treatment plant
is located at the south end of the restaurant.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 23' 21" Longitude: 820 33' 53"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. F8NE U.S.G.S. Quad Name Skyland
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
X Yes No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Site is
located on the first terrace.above the flood plain of the Mills
and French Broad Rivers.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: >100 ft.
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(15) Electrodialysls. Process for removing Ionized salts from water through the use of ion-sotective Ion -exchange membranes;
(16) Filter Press. A process operated mechanically for partially dowalering sludge;
(17) Foam Separation. The planned frothing of wastewater or wastewater effluent as a means of removing excessive amounts of detergent materials through
the introduction of air In the form of line bubbles; also called loam Iractionation;
(18) Grit Removal. The process of removing grit and other heavy mineral matter from wastewater;
(19) Imhoff Tank. A deep two story wastewater tank consisting of an upper sedimentation chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber.
(20) Instrumented Flow Measurement. A device which Indicates and records rate of flow;
(21) ton Exchange. A chemical process in which Ions from two different molecules are exchanged;
(22) Land application:
(a) Sludge Disposal. A final sludge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to land either by spraying on the surface or by subsurface Injection
(i.e., chisel plow); (not applicable for types of sludge described In (11) of this Rule);
(b) Treated Effluent. The process of spraying treated wastewater onto a land area or other methods of application of wastewater onto a land area as a
means of final disposal or treatment;
(23) Microscreen. A low speed, continuously back -washed, rotating drum filler operating under gravity conditions as a polishing method for removing
suspended solids from effluent;
(24) Nitrification Process. The biochemical conversion of unoxldized nitrogen (ammonia and organic nitrogen) to oxidized nitrogen (usually nitrate);
(25) Nitrogenous Stage. A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for the specific purpose of converting ammonia nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen;
(26) Phosphate Removal. Biological. The removal of phosphorus from wastewater by an oxidanoxic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus
by the microorganisms;
(27) Polishing Pond. A holding pond following secondary treatment with sufficient detention time to allow settling of finely suspended solids;
(28) Post Aeratlory Aeration following conventional secondary treatment units to Increase effluent D.O. or for any other purpose;
(29) Post Aeration.. (Cascade) A polishing method by which dissolved oxygen Is added to the effluent by a nonmechanlcal, gravity means of (lowing down a
series of steps or weirs; The flow occurring across the steps or weirs moves in a fairly thin layer and the operation of the cascade requires no operator
adjustment; thus, zero points are assigned even though this Is an essential step to meeting the limits of the discharge permit;
(30) Powdered to Granular Activated Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon process that utilizes biological activity and organic absorption by using powdered or
granular activated carbon- Virgin or regenerated carbon is feed controlled Into the system;
(31) Preaeratior. A tank constructed to provide aeration prior to primary treatment;
(32) Preliminary Units. Unit operations in the treatment process, such as screening and comminution, that prepare the liquor for subsequent major operations;
(33) Industrial Pretreatment.
(a) Pre-treatment Unit, Industrial. The conditioning of a waste at its source before discharge, to remove or to neutralize substances injurious to sewers and
treatment processes or to effect a partial reduction In bad on the treatment process which Is operated by the same governing body as the wastewater
treatment plant being rated;
b) Pre-treatment Program, Industrial - must be a State or EPA required program to receive points on the rating sheet;
(34) Primary Clarifiers. The first settling tanks through which wastewater Is passed In a treatment works for the purpose of removing settleable and suspended
solids and BOD which Is associated with the solids;
(35) Pumps. All Influent, effluent and In -plant pumps;
(36) Radiation. Disinfection or sterilization process utilizing devices emitting ultraviolet or gamma rays;
(37) Reverse Osmosis. A treatment process In which a heavy contaminated ((quid Is pressurized through a membrane forming nearly pure liquid free from
suspended solids;
(38) Rotating Biological Contractors. A fixed biological growth process In which wastewater flows through tanks In which a series of partially submerged circular
surfaces are rotated;
(39) Sand Filters:
(a) Intermittent Biological. Filtration of effluent following septic tanks, lagoons, or some other treatment process in which further blodecomposhlori Is
expected to produce desired effluents; Hydraulic loading rates on these filters are computed in gpdfac and have a resulting low gpmrsf (less than one);
b) Recirculating biological - the same type of sand filter as defined in Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rule with the added capability to recycle effluent back
through the sand filter,
(40) Sand or Mixed -Media Filters. A polishing process by which effluent limits are achieved through a further reduction of suspended solids;
(a) low rate — gravity, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates In the one to three gpmrsf range;
(b) high rate — a pressure, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates In the five gprrVsf range; At any rate, the loading rate will exceed three gprtrst;
(41) Secondary Clarifiers. A lands which follows the biological unit of treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with the
biological treatment units;
(42) Separate Sludge Reaeralbn. A part of the contact stabilization process where the activated sludge Is transferred to a lank and aerated before returning It
to the contact basin;
(43) Septic Tank. A single -story settling tank In which settled sludge Is In contact with the wastewater flowing through the tank; shall not be applicable for
septic tank systems serving single family residences having capacity of 2.000 gallons or less which discharge to a nitrification field;
(44) Sludge Digestion. The process by which organic or volatile matter and sludge Is gasified. liquefied, mineralized or converted Into more stable organic matter
through the activity of living organisms. which Includes aerated holding tanks;
(45) Sludge Drying Beds. An area comprising natural or artificial layers of porous matertals upon which digested sewage sludge is dried by drainage and
evaporation;
(46) Sludge�Elutriatlon. A process of sludge conditioning In which certain constituents are removed by successive washings with fresh water or plant effluent;
(47) Sludge Gas Utilization. The process of using sewage gas for the purpose of heating buildings, driving engiries, etc.;
(48) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonaerated). A lank utilized for small wastewater treatment plants not.contalning a digester In which sludge may be
kept fresh, and supernatant withdrawn prior to a drying method (La. sludge drying beds); This may be done by adding a small amount of air simply to keep the
sludge fresh, but not necessarily an amount that would be required to achieve stabilization of organic matter. A nonaerated tank would simply be used to
decant sludge prior to dewatering and would not allow long periods (several days of detention) without resulting odor problems;
(49) Sludge Incinerators. A furnace designed to bum"sludge and to remove all moisture and combustible materials and reduce the sludge to a sterile ash;
(50) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Thlermalj A process to make treated sludge less odorous and putrescible, and to reduce the pathogenic organism
content; This may be done by pH adjustment, chlorine dosing, or by heat treatment;
(51) Sludge Thickener. A type of sedimentation tank In which the sludge Is permitted to settle and thicken through agitation and gravity;
(52) Stabilization lagoon. A type of oxidation lagoon In which biological oxidation of organic matter Is effected by natural transfer of oxygen to the water from
air (not a polishing pond);
(53) Stand -By Power Supply. On site or portable electrical generating equipment;
(54) Static Screens. A stationary screen designed to remove solids. Including non -biodegradable particulate (fioatable solids, suspended solids and BOD
reduction) from municipal and industrial wastewater treatment systems;
(55) Tertiary Treatment. A stage of treatment following secondary which Is primarily for the purpose of effluent polishing; A settling lagoon or sand or coal filter
might be employed for this purpose;
(56) Thermal Pollution Control Device. A devloe providing for the transfer of heat from a fluid flowing In tubes to another fluid outside the tubes, or vice versa;
or other means of regulating liquid temperatures;
(57) Thermal Sludge Conditioner. A conditioning process by which heat Is added for a protracted period of time to Improve the dewaterablilty of sludge by the
solubllizing and hydrauilzing of the smaller and more highly hydrated sludge particles;
(58) Toxic Materials. Those wastes or combinations of wastes. Including disease -causing agents which after discharge and upon exposure, Ingestion. Inhalation
or asslmilalion Into arty organism, either directly from the environment or Indirectly by Ingestion through food chains, will cause death, disease, behavioral
abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutations. physiological malfunctions (Including malfunctions In reproduction) or physical deformations. In such organisms or their
offspring; Toxic materials Include, by way of Illustration and not limitation: lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, vanadium, arserdc, zinc, omho.ndhro-chiorobenzene
(ONCB), polychlorinated bfphenyls (PCBs) and dlchlorodlphenyi trichloroethane (DDT); and any other materials that have or may hereafter be determined to have
toxic properlles-
(59) Trickling Filter. A biological treatment unit consisting of a material such as broken stone or rock over which wastewater is distributed; A high rate trickling
er Is one which operated of between 10 and 30 mgd per acre. A low rate trickling filter Is one which Is designed to operate at one to lour mgd per acre;
Tricking Filter (Packed Tower). A plug flow Non of operation In which wastewater lbws down through sr.--- -,Ne layers of media or filtrate material; Organic
1 Is removed continually by the active blob fixed growth In each successive layer. This method ma uce "secondary' quality effluent, or may be
o produce a n1trtiled effluent;
Filter. Centrifuges, or Filter Presses. vovices which are designed to remove excess water from either digested or undigested sludge prior to disposal

h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): n/a
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: pumper truck
to POTW
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit Number
Residuals Contractor
Telephone Number s
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER
C. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): II
4. SIC Codes(s): 5812
Primary 10 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 0607
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds
or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)? n/a
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests:
It is requested that flow be required to be monitored "continuous"
rather than "instantaneous" at a weekly frequency.- The intent is
to require the monitoring and reporting of water usage oh a weekly
basis. The water usage at this facility is expected to be very
close to the wastewater flow. The facility has had compliance
problems, been assessed, and is submitting plans for improvements.
The facility has recently been reporting daily flows utilizing the
water meter. It was found that total flows were not a problem,
however, it is recommended that the permit require continued
monitoring.
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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT Mills River
a. Classification: WS-IV
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: French Broad 04-03-03
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: Receiving stream is a small, low gradient stream
impacted by commercial development and agriculture.
Downstream uses include aquatic and wildlife propagation,
agriculture, and proposed water supply. This area is within
the WS-IV protected area for the proposed water supply for
the City of Asheville on the French Broad River at Sandy
Bottom. The proposed critical area for the requested WS-II
reclassification of the Mills River is approximately 1.5
miles downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted 0.003 MGD (Ultimate
Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater
Treatment facility? 0.003 mgd
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current
design capacity 0.003 mgd
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years:
none
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: Existing
facilities consist of two septic tank type grease traps, a
bar screen, a 3300 gal. aeration basin, a 42 sq. ft.
clarifier with sludge return, skimmer, and 6 ft. effluent
weir, a tablet chlorinator and chlorine contact chamber, and,
effluent pump station.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: Proposed facilities consist of conversion of the
existing 3000 gal. aeration basin to an equalization basin,
the addition of a 5000 gal. aeration basin, a 3000 gal.
clarifier, a future tertiary unit with (2) two sq. ft. ea.
filter cells, and the conversion of the existing clarifier to
a sludge holding basin.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: chlorine, ammonia,
cleaning chemicals.
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3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please
indicate)
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all
of the non -discharge options available. Please provide regional
perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation: technically feasible on nearby land.
Connection to Regional Sewer System: none available
Subsurface: might be feasible if additional land were available.
Other disposal options:
5. Other Special Items:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the permit be renewed with the continuous
flow monitoring requirement requested in III 2 above.
The facility has requested an A/C to construct a 5000 gpd
treatment plant at the facility and convert the existing 3000 gpd
facility to an equalization basin and sludge holding. No increase in
permitted flow is requested.
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Signature of Report Preparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Date
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I II III IV Total Points: 140
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SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1- septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4_ sand filters
5. grease trap/interceptor
6. oil/water separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1. preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
lagoons -
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6
sand fillers
7-
grease trapinterceptor
8.
oil/water separators
9_
disinfection
10,
chemical addition for nulrienUalgae control
11.
spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the -above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater in excess of these components shall
be rated using the point rating ,system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check If Appropriate)
1. OiVwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand fitters, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed -loop Recycle Systems;
5 Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oiVwaler separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and disposal;
6. Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Sealood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified if permitted after July 1,
1993 or it upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the cla! """ lion or reclassification by the Commission, in 1 g.

3. Adjustab'__ valves are needed on air piping at each
fixture.
4. The skimmer should be located in the center of the
clarifier.
5. The proposed piping to the chlorine contact chamber
would necessitate some relocation of the tablet
chlorinator (Flow currently enters from the opposite
direction). The plans should indicate how the tablet
chlorinator is to be situated and connected to the piping
from the clarifier - (or future tertiary unit).
6. Access to the new units is needed since they will be
above ground level.
7. The location of the air injection point into the
filter media was not shown. It is critical that this be
located as close to the bottom of the sand as possible to
assure adequate cleaning, since the backwash rate is
limited by the anthracite.
8. Dual blowers are needed for the air scour.
9. Backwash controls should allow manual backwash as well
as automatic.
If you have any questions, let me know.
Pat. Q c)"
Signature of Report Preparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Da't e
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he following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilitieb. tcircle appropriate points)
REM POINTS
( 1) Industrial Pretreatment Units or Industrial Pretreatment Program (see definition No. 33)...................................................4
(2) DESIGN
FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd [not applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge handling facilities for
water purification plants, totally closed cycle systems(see definition No. 1 i ), and facilities consisting only of Item
(4)(d) or
Items (4)(d) and (I1)(d)]
0 - 20.000...............:............................................................................................................................
20.001 - 50.000......................................................................................................................................
50.001 - 100.000.....................................................................................................................................3
100.001 - 250.000...................................................................................................................................4
250.001 - 500,000...................................................................................................................................
500.001 - 1,000,000................................................................................................................................a
1.000.001 - 2,000,000...........................................................................................................................10
2.000.001 (and up) rate 1 point additional for each 200.000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of .._......_.....30
Design Flow (gpd)
(3) PRELIMINARY 11NRSIPROCESSES (see definition No.32)
(a)
Bar Screens.............................................................................................................................................�
(b)
or
Mechanical Screens. Static Screens or Comminuting Devices..........................................................................2
(c)
Grit Removal..............................................................................................................................................I
(d)
or
Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal.............................................................................................................2
(a)
FlowMeasurY-ig Device................................................................................................................................I
(1)
or
Instrumented Flow Measurement................................................................................................................2
(g)
(h)
Preaerallon...............................................................................................................................................2
Influent Flow Equalization........................................................................................................................
(1)
Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity................................................._.............................................................2
Mechanical................................................................................................................................................
DissolvedAir Flotation................................................................................................................................e
fl)
Prechlorinallon..........................................................................................................................................5
(4) PRIMARYTREATMi NT U ITSIPROCESSES
(a)
Septic Tank (see delinlWn No. 43)............................................................................................................2
(b)
Imhoff Tank.............................................................................................................................................5
(c)
Primary Clarltlers.........................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Nontoxic Materials (sludge handling facilities for water
purification plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other minting operations except recreational activities such as gem
orgold mining)........................................................................................................................................2
(5) SECONDARYTREATMENTUVfT&PRDCESSES;
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
(I) Aeration -High Purity Oxygen System. ...................... .............................................
DiffusedAir System ........................................... ........................................................ ..
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) ..... .................................................. ........
SeparateSludge Reaerallon............................................................................................2
(il) Tit clft Fitter
HighRate............................»....................................................................................7
StandardRate ......................... ...................... _».......................................... ..................
PackedTower................................................................................................................5
(III) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter..»........................................................10
(iv) Aerated Lagoons..........................................................................................................10
(v) Rotating Biological Cortactons......................................................................................10
(vi) Sand Filters -Intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculatingbiological.....................................................................................................3
(vii) Stabilization Lagoons...........................................................................�......................5
clarlfier
(vill) ........................................................................................................................0
(ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nitrogenous removal b
nitrification (see definition No. 12)(Polyds for this hem have to be in addition to Hems
(5)(a)(1) through (5)(a)(v111), ///°°°���
utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a)........................................
utilizing other than the extended aeration process.......................................................... .
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD removal......................................................................5
(xl) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')addhion........................................................................5
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
(I) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System ................ ..... ................................... _...............20
DiffusedAir System.......................................................................................................10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)......_......................................................8
Separate Sludge Reaerallon.............................................................................................3
(II) Trickling Fliter-High Rate .......... ........................................................................................ 7
StandardRate .......................... _....................................................................................
PackedTower................................................................................................................5
(III) Biological Aerated Flher or Aerated Biological Filter........................................................... .10
(Iv) Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10
(v) Sand Filter - Intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculatingbiological.....................................................................................................3
(VI) Clarffier..........................................................................................................................5
(6) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT UdiTSrPROCESSFS
(a)
Activated Carbon Beds -
withloul carbon regeneration....................................................................................................5
withcarbon regeneration.......................................................................................................1 6
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed -
without carbon regeneration.................................................................................................5
:with carbon regeneration.....................................................................................................1 5
(c)
Air stripping................................................................„...........................................................................5
(d)
Denhrification Process..............................................................................................................................10
(a)
Electrodlaiysis................................................................_..........................................................................5
(1)
Foam Separation.................................................... ...................................................................................
(g)
Ion Exchange............................................................................................................................................5
(h)
Land Application of Treated Effluent (see definition No. 22b) (not applicable for sand. gravel, stone
and other similar mining operations) by high rate Infiltration ............ ........................................ ................... A
(1)
Microscreens........................................................................................................................................... 5
(1)
Phosphorous Removal by Biological Processes (Soo doflnitlon No. 26)........................................................20
(k)
Polishing Ponds - without aeration............................................................................................................2
waitaeration..................................................................................................................5

(1)
Post Aeration - cascade..............................................................................................................................0
-
(m)
diffused or mechanical........................................................................................................2
Reverse Osmosis.........................................................................................................................................
(n)
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low rate.........................................................................................................2
(o)
highrate......................................................................5
Treatmern processes for removal of metal or cyanide...................................................................................1
5
(p)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide.............................................1
5
(7)
SUJDGETREATMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Healed (anaerobic)...............................................................................................10
Aerobic.......................................5
......................................................................................................
3
Unhealed(anaerobic);; ..............................................................................................................................
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal)...................................................................................................
2
2
c
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity'-"--"-••"•'-""'-'.""
VacuumAssisted..............................................................................................................................
(d)
Sludge Elulriatlon.....................................................................................................................................5
(e)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal)....................................................................................................5
(f)
(g)
Sludge Thickener (gravity).........................................................................................................................5
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(i)].............................................................8
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage)............................................................................................(D
(I)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated..................:..............................................................................................
2
(j)
Non-aerated.............................................................................................................................................
Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................10
0
(k)
Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices...................................................1
(8)
RESIDUALS UTILIZATION/DISPOSAL ()ncludng incinerated ash)
(a)
(b)
Lagoons..................................................................................................................................................2
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
(c)
orlandfill perlit......................................................................................................................................40
Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the permittee of the wastewater treatment facility...............................................5
(9)
DGUIFEC
TION
Chlorination
(a)
(b)
............................................................................................................................................5
Dechlorination..........................................................................................................................................5
(c)
Ozone......................................................................................................................................................
(10)
(d) Radiation.................................................................................................................................................5
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9) [not applicable to chemical additions rated as Item (3)0),
(5)(a)(A),
(6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List......................................................................................................................................5
............................................5
..................................................................................................................................
5
(1 1)
ANEOUS UNITS/PROCESSES
MISCHlTS/P
(a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds in amounts significantly
greater than is common
(b)
fordomestic wastewater............................................................................................................................4
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are Inherent In land application systems) ..... 2
(c)
(d)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent In land application systems) ....... _........ _............
Pumps
(e)
...................................................................................................................................................
Stand -By Power Supply............................................................................................................................
(1)
Thermal Pollution Control Device................................................................................................................�3
Y_ (D
TOTALPOINTS..........................................................................
Class I...........................................................................................................5.25 Points
Class11.........................................................................................................26-50 Points
Cbsslli........................................................................................................51-65 Points
ClassIV .......................................................................................................66-Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class if.
Facilities having treatment processes for" removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class ill.
D004 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physical/chemical method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used in this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square toot and may be either upilow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant she;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which all solids are maintained In suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter Is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow -through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or dlftusion;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours.
(4) Agriculturally managed site. Any site on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop Includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.);
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium ion Is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene•
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed Impurities;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device In which centrifugal force is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of ddferent densi;.as;
(9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addition of chemical(s) to wastewater at an application point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different application points to achieve a specific result will be considered one
ystem; the capability to add chemicals) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different
Dees will result In the systems being rated as separate systems;
heroical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of a chemical compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
k tion to a dewatering device•
d Cycle Systems. Use of holding pond 3Iding tanks for containment of wastewater containing knit, non -toxic materials from sand, gravel,
or other similar operations. Such sy shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of put lacllltles or any other appurtenances:
ernoval of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system ruq.,red to achieve permit effluent limits on BOD

C PRIORITY PROJECT: t
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Dana Bolden
AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT
NPDES PERMIT NCO062669
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Date April 11, 1995
COUNTY Henderson
PERMIT NUMBER NCO062669
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility Name and Current Address: Mills River Restaurant
4201 Haywood Road
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
2. Date of most recent NPDES Staff Report (copy attached): April 1995
3. Changes since previous action on NPDES Permit: none
4. Verify Discharge Points) on plans verified with NPDES Permit. List
for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 23' 21" Longitude: 820 33' 53"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S Quad No. F8NE U.S.G.S Quad Name Skyland
5. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): II
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE .AND TREATMENT
WORKS
(PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IF IT IS NOT ON THE PREVIOUS
NPDES STAFF REPORT)
1. Existing treatment facility
a. What is the current permitted capacity of the facility?
3000 gpd
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b. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two (2)
years: none
C. What is the actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(design volume)? 3000 gpd
d. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: Existing
facilities consist of two septic tank type grease traps, a bar
screen, a 3300 gal. aeration basin, a 42 sq. ft. clarifier with
sludge return, skimmer, and 6 ft. effluent weir, a tablet
chlorinator and chlorine contact chamber, and effluent pump
station.
2. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: Proposed facilities consist of conversion of the
existing 3000 gal. aeration basin to an equalization basin, the
addition of a 5000 gal. aeration basin, a 3000 gal. clarifier, a
future tertiary unit with (2) two sq. ft. ea. filter cells, and the
conversion of the existing clarifier to a sludge holding basin.
3. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Pumper truck to
POTW.
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM Permit
Number
Residual Contractor:
Telephone Number:
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER
c. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
4. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please indicate)
none
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The following comments are made:
1. More detail should be shown on the flow control box
indicating how the weirs are adjustable.
2. The return sludge should be located so that it may be
visually monitored.
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iATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility: '''!
Owner or Contact Person:,$-T'EIC Cfjy,S?¢iIIVOu 0j
Mailing Address: J2))._/`l Set- St%C 10C
County: I4END Telephone: `76_ 1- 9 Z 7 Z
Present Classification: New Facility Existing Facility
NPDES Per. No. NC00 62.,(,,<39 Nondisc. Per. No.WQ Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: F4uL f. aii'E Telephone: -212 S _ AOR Date:
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone: 0,il- 2,
Central Office Telephone:.
ORC: 9AR / Q'Awic--5 Grade: TL Telephone:7o,1 -69-1-0963
Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I it III IV Total Points: .3 7-
SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1.
septic tanks
2.
pump tanks
3.
siphon or pump -dosing systems
4.
sand filters
5.
grease trap/interceptor
6_
oil/water separators
7.
gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8.
pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
lagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6.
sand filters
7.
grease trapinterceptor
8.
oil/water separators
9_
disinfection
10.
chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11.
spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the - above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater in excess of these components shell
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class 1 classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check it Appropriate)
1. Oil/water Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed -loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oil/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and disposal;
6. Aquacutture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified it permitted after July 1,
1993 or i1 upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

ie following scale is used iu, rating wastewater treatment facilities. %, ,rcle appropriate points)
ITEM POINTS
( 1) Industrial Pretreatment Units or Industrial Pretreatment Program (see definition No. 33)...................................................4
(2) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd [not applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge handling facilities for
water purification plants, totally closed cycle systems(see definition No. 11), and facilities consisting only of Hem
(4)(d) or Items (4)(d) and (I1)(d)]
0 - 20,000.............................................................................................................................................�
20,001 - 50.000......................................................................................................................................2
50.001 - 100.000...................................................................:.................................................................3
100.001 - 250.000............. .............................A
250,001 - 500.000..................................................................................................................................5
500,001 1,000,000 ................................................................................................................................8
1.000.001 - 2.000.000...........................................................................................................................10
2.000.001 (and up) rate 1 point additional for each 200.000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of .................30
Design Flow (gpd)
(3) PRELIMINARY
(a)
UNITS/PROCESSES (see definition No.32)
Bar Screens............................................................................................................................................�
or
(b)
Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices..........................................................................2
(c)
Grit Removal..............................................................................................................................................1
or
(d)
(e)
Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal..........................................................................................................
Flow Measuring Device...............................................................................................................................1
or
(f)
Instrumented Flow Measurement................................................................................................................2
(g)
Preaeration...............................................................................................................................................2
(h)
Influent Flow Equalization..........................................................................................................................2
(i)
Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity................................................._............................................................(2�
Mechanical................................................................................................................................................
DissolvedAir Flotation................................................................................................................................8
tl)
Prechlorinalion.........................................................................................................................................5
(4) PRIMARYTREATMENT UN(TS/PROCESSES
(a)
Septic Tank (see definition No. 43)............................................................................................................2
(b)
Imhoff Tank.............................................................................................................................................5
(c)
Primary Claritlers..........................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non -toxic Materials (sludge handling facilities for water
purification plants, sand, gravel. stone, and other mirwtg operations except recreational activhies such as gem
orgold mining)........................................................................................................................................2
(5) SECONDARYTREATMENT UNITSIPROCESSES
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
(1) Aeratlon-High Purity Oxygen System...............................................................................
DiffusedAir System.................................................................................................... .1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)................................................................. 15
Separate Sludge Reaeration......... ..................................................................................3
(II) Trickling filter
HighRate ................................. _.................................................................................... 7
StandardRate ......................... ......................................................................................
PackedTower .......................... _.....................................................................................
(111) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter .... ........... _.........................................1 0
(iv) Aerated Lagoons..........................................................................................................10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10
(vi) Sand Filters -intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculatingbiological.....................................................................................................3
(vii) Stabilization Lagoons...................................................................................................
(vlii) Ciartrw.........................................................................................................................5
(ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nitrogenous removal b
nitrification (see definition No. 12)(Points for this item have to be in addition to hems
(5)(a)(1) through (5)(a)(viii),
utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a)........................................�
utilizing other than the extended aeration process............................................................8
(x ) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD removal......................................................................5
(xi) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')addhion........................................................................5
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
(I) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System ............ ................................................................ 0
DiffusedAir System ..................... ...... ........................................................................... 1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) .......... _..... I...................I...........................8
Separate Sludge Reaeration............................................................................................3
(11) Trickling Filter -High Rate...................................................................................................7
StandardRate...............................................................................................................5
PackedTower................................................................................................................5
(III) Biological Aerated Filler or Aerated Biological Filter.............................................................10
(Iv) Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10
(v) Sand Filter - intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculatingbiological....................................................................................................3
(VI) Ctadfier..........................................................................................................................5
(6) TERTiARYORADVANCEDTREATMEidTLJNrWROCESSES
(a)
Activated Carbon Beds -
whhoutcarbon regeneration...................................................................................................5
withcarbon regeneration.......................................................................................................15
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed -
withoutcarbon regeneration.................................................................................................5
.vfth carbon regeneration.....................................................................................................15
(c)
Air stripping.............................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Denhrtfication Process..............................................................................................................................1 0
(e)
Electrodialysls............................................................................................................................................5
(f)
Foam Separation ................................................... _..................................................................................5
(g)
Ion Exchange............................................................................................................................................5
(h)
Land Application of Treated Effluent (see definition No. 22b) (not applicable for sand, gravel, stone
and other similar mining operations) by high rate infiltration........................................................... ............. A
(1)
Microscreens............. :............................................ ...........................5 ........................................................
(1)
Phosphorous Removal by Biological Processes (See definition No. 26)........................................................20
(k)
Polishing Ponds - without aeration ............... _........................................................................................... 2
withaeration..................................................................................................................5

(1)
Post Aeration ------ide...................................................................................................................0
diffusedor mechanical......................................................... ............................................... 2
(m)
Reverse Osmosis........................................................................................................................................5
(n)
Sand or Mixod-Media Filters - low rate..........................................................................................................2
highrate----•.................................................................5
(o)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide...................................................................................1 5
(p)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide..............................................15
(7)
SUWIDGE
TREATMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic)...............................................................................................10
Aerobic...............................................•----..........................................................................................5
Unheated(anaerobic)....................................................... ......................................................................... 3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal)............................:.......................................................................5
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity.............................................................•-•-•--..................................................2
VacuumAssisted......................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Sludge Elutriation......................................................................................•--.............................................5
(e)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal).....................................................................................................5
(i)
Sludge Thickener (gravity).........................................................................................................................5
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(i)].............................................................8
h
Sludge Gas Utilization(including as stora e 2
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated .............. '...............................................................................................5
())
Non -aerated ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................1 0
(k)
Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices...................................................1 0
(8)
RESIDUALS UTILIZATIOWDISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons..................................................................................................................................................2
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
orlandfill perrnit.......................................................................................................................................2
(c)
Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the permhtee of the wastewater treatment facility ...............................................
(9)
DISINFECTION
(a)
Chlorination.......................................................................................................................................... .S
(b)
Dechlorination..........................................................................................................................................5
(c)
Ozone......................................................................................................................................................
(10)
(d) Radiation.................................................................................................................................................5
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9) [not applicable to chemical additions rated as item (3)a),
(5)(a)(xi),
(6)(a). (6)(b), (7)(b). (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List......................................................................................................................................5
..................................................................................................................................5
5
..................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................... 5
(1 1)
MISCELLANEOUS UNiTSrPROCESSES
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts significantly greater than is common
(b)
fordomestic wastewater...........................................................................................................................A
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent in land application systems).....2
(c)
(d)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent in land application systems) ....... _........ _...............
Pumps....................................................................................................................................................
(e)
Stand -By Power Supply.........................................................................................................................
(1)
Thermal Pollution Control Device.................................................................................................................3
TOTALPOINTS......................................................................... . �Z
ClassI............................................................................................................5-25 Points
Class11.........................................................................................................26-50 Points
ClassIII........................................................................................................51-65 Points
classIV.......................................................................................................66-Up Points
---------------------------------------- ---------------------
Facilities having a rating of one through four points. Inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class III.
.00D4 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(i) Activated Carbon Beds. A physicallchemical method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used In this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be either upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant she;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin in which all solids are maintained In suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow -through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or diffuslon;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours.
(4) Agriculturally managed she. Any she on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.);
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium Ion is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed impurities;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary effluent limits;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device In which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different densi as;
(9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addition of chemical(s) to wastewater at an application point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and ddferent application points to achieve a specific result will be considered one
system; the capability to add chemical(s) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different
purposes will result In the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of a chemical compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
Its application to a dewatering device-
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing Inorganic, non -toxic materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other similar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achieve permit effluent limits on BOD

(15) Eleclrodialysls. Process for removing Ionized salts from water through the use of ion -selective Ion -exchange membranes;
(16) Filter Press. A process operated mechanically for partially dewalering sludge;
(17) Foam Separation. The planned frothing of wastewater or wastewater effluent as a means of removing excessive amounts of detergent materials through the introduction of air In the form of fine bubbles; also called foam fractionation;
(18) Grit Removal. The process of removing grit and other heavy mineral matter from wastewater;
(19) Imhoff Tank. A deep two story wastewater tank consisting of an upper sedimentation chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber.
(20) Instrumented Flow Measurement. A device which indicates and records rate of flow;
(21) Ion Exchange. A chemical process in which ions from two different molecules are exchanged;
(22) Land application:
(a) Sludge Disposal. A final sludge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to land either by spraying on the surface or by subsurface injection
(i.e., chisel plow); [not applicable for types of sludge described In (11) of this Rule]:
(b) Treated Effluent.. The process of spraying treated wastewater onto a land area or other methods of application of wastewater onto a land area as a
meads of final disposal or treatment;
(23) Microscreen. A low speed, continuously back -washed, rotating drum lifter operating under gravity conditions as a polishing method for removing
suspended solids from effluent;
(24) Nitrification Process. The biochemical conversion of unoxidized nitrogen (ammonia and organic nitrogen) to oxidized nitrogen (usually nitrate);
(25) Nitrogenous Stage. A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for the specific purpose of converting ammonia nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen;
(26) Phosphate Removal, Biological. The removal of phosphorus from wastewater by an oxiclanoxic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus
by the microorganisms;
(27) Polishing Pond. A holding pond following secondary treatment with sufficient detention time to allow settling of finely suspended solids;
(28) Post Aeration. Aeration following conventional secondary treatment units to Increase effluent D.O. or for any other purpose;
(29) Post Aeration. (Cascade) A polishing method by which dissolved oxygen Is added to the effluent by a nonmechanical, gravity means of flowing down a
series of steps or weirs; The flow occurring across the steps or weirs moves in a fairly thin layer and the operation of the cascade requires no operator
adjustment- thus, .taro points are assigned oven though this Is an essential step to meeting the limits of the discharge permit;
(30) Powdered to Granular Activated Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon process that utilizes biological activity and organic absorption by using powdered or
granular activated carbon; Virgin or regenerated carbon Is feed controlled Into the system;
(31) Preaeratiort A tank constructed to provide aeration prior to primary treatment;
(32) Preliminary Units. Unit operations in the treatment process, such as screening and comminution, that prepare the liquor for subsequent major operations;
(33) Industrial Pretreatment.
(a) Pre-treatment Unit, Industrial. The conditioning of a waste at Its source before discharge, to remove or to neutralize substances Injurious to sewers and
treatment processes or to effect a partial reduction in load on the treatment process which is operated by the same governing body as the wastewater
treatment plant being rated;
b) Pre-treatment Program, Industrial - must be a State or EPA required program to receive points on the rating sheet;
(34) Primary Clarifiers. The first settling tanks through which wastewater is passed In a treatment works for the purpose of removing settleable and suspended
solids and BOD which is associated with the solids;
(35) Pumps, All Influent, effluent and in -plant pumps;
(36) Radiation. Disinfection or sterilization process utilizing devices emitting ultraviolet or gamma rays;
(37) Reverse Osmosis. A treatment process In which a heavy contaminated liquid Is pressurized through a membrane forming nearly pure liquid free from
suspended solids;
(38) Rotating Biological Contractors. A fixed biological growth process In which wastewater flows through tanks In which a series of partially submerged circular
surfaces are rotated;
(39) Sand Filters:
(a) Intermittent Biological. Filtration of effluent following septic tanks, lagoons, or some other treatment process In which further blodecomposhion is
expected to produce desired effluents; Hydraulic loading rates on these filters are computed In gpdfac and have a resulting low gpm/sf (less than one);
b) Recirculating biological - the same type of sand fitter as defined in Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rule with the added capability to recycle effluent back
through the sand titter,
(40) Sand or Mixed -Media Fitters. A polishing process by which effluent limits are achieved through a further reduction of suspended solids;
(a) low rate — gravity, hydraulically loaded fitter with loading rates In the one to three gprrVsf range;
(b) high rate — a pressure, hydraulically loaded fitter with loading rates in the five gprrVsf range; At arty rate, the loading rate will exceed three gprrVsf;
(41) Secondary Clarifiers. A tank which follows the biological unit of treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with the
biological treatment units;
(42) Separate Sludge Reaeratlon. Apart of the contact. stabilization process where the activated sludge Is transferred to a lank and aerated before returning ft
to the contact basin;
(43) Septic Tank A single -story settling tank In which settled sludge is In contact with the wastewater flowing through the tank; shall not be applicable for
septic tank systems serving single family residences having capacity of 2.000 gallons or less which discharge to a nitrification field;
(44) Sludge Digestion. The process by which organic or volatile matter and sludge is gasified, liquelied, mineralized or converted into more stable organic matter
through the activity of living organisms, which Includes aerated holding tanks;
(45) Sludge Drying Beds. An area comprising natural or artificial layers of porous materials upon which digested sewage sludge Is dried by drainage and
evaporation;
(46) Sludge�Elutriation. A process of sludge conditioning in which certain constituents are removed by successive washings with fresh water or plant effluent;
(47) Sludge Gas Utilization. The process of using sewage gas for the purpose of heating buildings, driving engides, etc.;
(48) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonaerated). A tank utilized for small wastewater treatment plants not containing a digester In which sludge may be
kept fresh, and supernatant withdrawn prior to a drying method (i.e. sludge drying beds); This may be dome by adding a small amount of air simply to keep the
sludge fresh, but not necessarily an amount that would be required to achieve stabilization of organic matter. A nonaeraled tank would simply be used to
decant sludge prior to dewatering and would rot allow long periods (several days of detention) without resulting odor problems;
(49) Sludge Incinerators. A furnace designed to bum"sludge and to remove all moisture and combustMe materials and reduce the sludge to a sterile ash;
(50) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Thermal). A process to make treated sludge less odorous and putrescible, and to reduce the pathogenic organism
content; This may be done by pH adjustment, chlorine dosing, or by heat treatment;
(51) Sludge Thickener. A type of sedimentation tank In which the sludge is permitted to settle and thicken through agitation and gravity;
(52) Stabilization Lagoon. A type of oxidation lagoon In which biological oxidation of organic matter Is effected by natural transfer of oxygen to the water from
air (not a polishing pond);
(53) Stand -By Power Supply. On site or portable electrical generating equipment;
(54) Static Screens. A stationary screen designed to remove solids, including non biodegradable particulate (floatable solids, suspended solids and BOD
reduction) from municipal and Industrial wastewater treatment systems;
(55) Tertiary Treatment. A stage of treatment following secondary which Is primarily for the purpose of effluent polishing; A settling lagoon or sand or coal fitter
might be employed for this purpose; .
(56) Thermal Pollution Control Device. A device providing for the transfer of heat from a fluid flowing In tubes to another fluid outside the tubes, or vice versa;
or other means of regulating liquid temperatures;
(57) Thermal Sludge Conditioner. A conditioning process by which heat Is added for a protracted period of time to Improve the dewaterablltty of sludge by the
solubilizing and hydraulizlrg of the smaller and more highly hydrated sludge particles;
(58) Toxic Materials. Those wastes or combinations of wastes, including disease -causing agents which after discharge and upon exposure, Ingestion. Inhalation
or assimilation Into any organism, either directly from the environment or indirectly by Ingestion through food chains, will cause death, disease, behavioral
abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutations, physiological malfunctions (Including malfunctions in reproduction) or physical deformations. In such organisms or their
offspring; Toxic materials Include, by way of illustration and not limitation: lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, vanadium, arsenic, zinc, ortho-nItno-cNorobenzene
(ONCB), polychlorinated blphenyls (PCBs) and dichlorodiphenyl trichloroethane (DDT); and any other materials that have or may hereafter be determined to have
toxic properties;
(59) Trickling Fitter. A biological treatment unit consisting of a material such as broken stone or rock over which wastewater is distributed; A high rate trickling
fitter Is one which operated at between 10 and 30 mgd per acre. A low rate trickling fitter Is one which is designed to operate at one to four mgd per acre;
(60) Trickling Fitter (Packed Tower). A plug flow type of operation In which wastewater lbws down through successive layers of media or ilftrate material; Organic
material Is removed continually by the active biological fixed growth In each successive layer. This method may produce 'secondary quality effluent, or may be
adapted to produce a nitrified effluent;
(61) Vacuum Fitter, Centrffuges, or Fitter Presses. Devices which are designed to remove excess water from either digested or undigested sludge prior to disposal
or further treatment.

Request No.: 5722
-- WASTELOAD ALLOCATION APPROVAL FORM ----
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:y Name: !cr Ora:;„ c':;i: ?l
)ES No.:
'type of Waste:
Status:
Receiving Stream:
Classification:
Subbasin:
County:
Regional Office:
Requestor:
Date of Request:
Quad:
MILLS RIVER RESTAURANT
NC0062669
100% DOMESTIC IUIN
EXISTING
UT MILLS RIVER
C
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040303
Drainage
area:
.Asfg�,ig(60i:,r�l
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HENDERSON
Summer
7Q10:
0.13
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Winter
7Q10:
0.16
cfs
WIGGINS
Average
flow:
0.46
cfs
5/31/90
30Q2:
0.25
cfs
FBNE
-------------------- RECOMMENDED EFFLUENT LIMITS--------------------------
Wasteflow (mgd) :
BOD5 (mg/1) :
NH3N (mg/1) :
DO (mg/1)
TSS (mg/1) :
Fecal coliform (#/100ml):
pH (su) :
NH3 CHOICE LIMIT W/ NO TOX TEST
0.003 0.003
30 30
NR 22.8
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NR NR
30 30
200 200
6-9 6-9
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---------------------------- MONITORING -------------------------------------
Upstream (Y/N): N Location:
Downstream (Y/N): N Location:
----------------------------- COMMENTS --------------------------------------
FACILITY SHOULD BE NOTIFIED OF CHOICE OF AMMONIA LIMIT OR TOXICITY TEST.
ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER CONCERNING CHLORINE LEVELS WILL BE FORWARDED TO PERMITTE
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M. � A
Recommended by: Date: 6/206
Reviewed by
Tech Support Supervisor:
Regional Supervisor:
Date:
Date: a
Permits & Engineering: Date:
JUL �4 1990
RETURN TO TECHNICAL SERVICES BY:

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�s 94 ' 7r44, ra•• 1 Permit # 0C W ,6 Z G 1-f
TONIC TOXICITY TESTING REQUIREMENT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit chronic toxicity in any two consecutive toxicity tests,
using test procedures outlined in:
1.) The North Carolina Ceriodaphnia chronic effluent bioassay procedure (North Carolina Chronic
Bioassay Procedure - Revised *September 1989) or subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration at which there may be no observable inhibition of reproduction or
significant mortality is 3-f % (defined as treatment two in the North Carolina procedure
document). The permit holder shall perform quarterly monitoring using this procedure to establish
compliance with the permit condition. The first test will be performed after thirty days from
issuance of this permit during the months of /fA/z ?y� JCP lIZ Effluent
sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below
all treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B. Additionally, DEM Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Environmental, Management
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting cliemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual
chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should any single quarterly monitoring indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this
monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this
permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test
and will require immediate retesting(within 30 days of initial monitoring event). Failure to submit
suitable test results will constitute noncompliance with monitoring requirements.
7 10 1113 cfs
Permited Flow "• QOj MGD Recommended by:
IWC% .3.'15—
Basin & Sub -basin Fies 03
Receiving,' Stream crr mot; I! s Z �-
County d,:,,,, D to z� �a
**Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 3-r %, _V,'1 fc=P AEC -See Part , Condition

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
for
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
to serve
NIILLS RIVER RESTAURANT
HENDERSON COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Prepared By:
WILLIAM G. LAPSLEY & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
1635 Asheville Highway
Hendersonville, North Carolina
FEBRUARY, 199
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DIVISION 6 SECTION 06225
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM FLOW EQUALIZATION (STEEL)
A. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The work covered under this section shall consist of
furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, and services
necessary for the conversion of the existing 3,000 GPD steel
package plant to flow equalization and sludge holding. The
system shall be complete and ready for operation in accordance
with the drawings and specifications stated in this section.
B. FLOW EQUALIZATION/SLUDGE HOLDING CHAMBER
The flow equalization chamber shall be of 3, 000 gallon minimum
capacity each to provide a minimum 24 hour period of
retention. The sludge holding chamber shall be constructed
utilizing the existing clarifier by blocking the inlet to the
clarifier.
C. AIR DIFFUSION SYSTEM (EXISTING)
Diffuser air shall be supplied by the two (2) existing
positive displacement blowers, 2 HP 28 CFM each. One
Fadditional air fine and diffusser are_ to—be_added to the.
sludge holding chamber. With this spacing, the air flow per
diffuser shall range from 1-1/4 to 3 C.F.M. which gives a
minimum air velocity of 40 feet per second through the
diffuser orifice. This minimum air velocity shall be
maintained to insure sufficient velocity for self -cleansing.
The diffusers shall be parallel to and near the base of the .,
fillet and at a elevation which will provide the optimum
diffusion and mixingof the tank contents. The diffuser
assembly shall be easily removed from the tank and shall be
equipped with an air regulating valve permitting adjustment of
the air flow or complete shut-off. It shall be designed to
-handle a wide range of air flow, varying the orifice opening
automatically to the air flow, thus insuring small uniform,' r==`
bubble distribution. The oxygen transfer capacity of each
diffusser shall be such that an adequate supply of oxygen will
be maintained in the aeration chamber to meet treatment
requirements of the design sewage load.
D. BLOWER UNITS (EXISTING)
There shall be two (2) blower/motor units meeting the
following specifications: The blower has a 24-hour time clock
to vary the air supply in 15 minute intervals and deliver 28
C.F.M. @ 4 psi. The motor drive is 2.0 H.P., 1750 R.P.M., 230
volt, 3-phase, 60 cycle, motor with V-belt drive. The blower
and motor are mounted on slide rails to maintain proper belt
tension and enclosed in a weatherproof enclosure. For easy
access to the controls, blower and motor, access doors,
equipped with locking device, are supplied. For proper air

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ventilation, air louvers are placed in the enclosure on the
blower and motor chamber side.
FLOW EQUALIZATION CHAMBER PUMPS AND CONTROLS (NEW)
The effluent from the flow equalization tank will be pumped to
the constant flow control system as shown on the contract
drawings. The Contractor shall furnish and install two (2)
submersible sewage pumps constructed of a heavy duty cast iron
body. It shall be of the non -clogging design with recessed
type open impeller, mechanical seal, stainless steel shaft,
and shall be of a dependable and proven design. The pump(s)
shall deliver 28 GPM @ 15 TDH. The motor drive shall be 2 HP.
Motors shall be the submersible type, with permanent split
capacitor, and oil filled, approved for use in domestic
sewage. Unless otherwise noted on the contract drawings, the
motors shall be for three phase 230 volt with built-in
automatic reset overload protection.
All iron parts shall be coated inside and out with baked -on
epoxy paint. All machined surfaces shall be recoated with
epoxy after machining.
The sewage pump(s) shall be controlled by a switching system
to turn the units) on and off and a high water alarm to
signal pump malfunctions. The switch shall consist of a
sealed float containing a tube of mercury in contact with
power leads.
In addition to the on and off control float (s) , there shall be
a separate float control for the high water alarm. This float
switch, when activated, shall activate an audible signal and
visible light. It shall be on separate electrical circuit
from the pump power line and shall be equipped with a test
switch.
The control system shall be adjustable to meet the required
size pumps and for different sizes and shapes of pump
chambers. It shall be sealed in a NEMA approved panel for use
in corrosive environments such as sewage pumping'chambers.
The Contractor shall submit full schematic diagrams for the
control system to the Engineer for approval prior to
installation. The system shall be as manufactured by
Waterguard Company, Inc., or an approved equal.
F. SERVICE WALKWAY
Galvanized open grip safety grating panels shall be provided
for walkways to service the plant equipment. The grating
panel shall be 18" maximum in .width and constructed of 14
gauge galvanized sheet metal formed, perforated, and extruded
so as to permit maximum open area. The maximum weight of each

panel shall not exceed 55 pounds and each panel shall have a
safe uniform load carrying capacity of 50 pounds/sq.ft.
without excessive deflection.
G. CONTROLS
The necessary controls for each blower motor and associated
plant equipment shall be housed within the NEMA 3R blower
cabinet. The control section shall be isolated by removing
the front cover. The blower, motor and pulley section of the
blower housing shall be isolated by the removable control
subpanel. Across the line, magnetic starters with overload
protection shall be supplied with the automatic circuit
interlocked to run the spray clock. Duplex or stand-by
blower panels shall be preprogrammed to alternate
automatically. Individual off -on switches are provided when
associated plant equipment is supplied.. All electric
equipment and circuitry shall be protected by a properly sized
circuit breaker.
H. START-UP SERVICE
At the time the sewage treatment plant is filled with water or
sewage, power connections are completed, and all equipment is
approved for service, the Contractor shall provide the
services of a representative of the manufacturer who shall
instruct the Owner's representative in the proper maintenance
and operation of the sewage treatment plant, including
instructions in conducting all required operation tests. The
manufacturer's representative shall turn over to the Owner's
representative at that time a service manual outlining, in
detail, all operation instructions and procedures.
I. GUARANTEE
The manufacturer of the treatment plant shall guarantee for 15
•months from date of shipment, or 12 months from date of
startup, whichever occurs first, that the structure and all
equipment shall be free from faults in materials and
workmanship. The manufacturer shall furnish replacement parts
for any component proven defective during the guarantee
period.
J. MANUFACTURER'S QUALIFICATIONS
These specifications describe a factory built wastewater
treatment flow equalization/sludge holding system deemed_ most
suitable for the service anticipated by the Engineer. The
treatment system furnished by the Contractor shall be the
product of a manufacturer within a minimum of five (5) year's
experience in the design and fabrication of wastewater
treatment,plant equipment.

For the sake of this contract acceptable manufacturers are
those listed below unless approved otherwise by the Engineer:
1. Clow Corporation, Florence, Kentucky
2. Pollution Control, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio

SECTION 06240
DIVISION 6 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PACKAGE TYPE (CONCRETE)
A. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The work covered under this section shall consist of
furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, and services
necessary for the installation of a complete factory
fabricated wastewater treatment plant. The plant's main
components are to be modular, precast, reinforced concrete
tankage of standard sizes, delivered to the job site, complete
and ready for assembly and installation. The plant shall be
relocated from Pisgah Forest, NC, to the Mills River site.
The plant shall be of the activated sludge type, specifically
known as the "Extended Aeration Process" designed for treating
5,000 gallons per day,of 250 MG/L BOD 5 domestic
sewage. The principal items of equipment shall include
aeration tanks with air diffusion piping, hopper type settling
tank(s) with surface skimmers, weirs, baffles, sludge return
piping, rotary displacement blowers complete with necessary
motors and central electric control panel.
B. TANK CONSTRUCTION
The principal components of the treatment plant shall consist
of prefabricated, reinforced concrete tank(s). The tank(s)
shall be reinforced with steel wire mesh and reinforcing bars
sufficient to provide the strength necessary for the designed
hydraulic loading. The concrete used shall have a 28-day
compressive strength of at least 5,000 pounds per square inch.
.The aeration tank(s) shown on the contract plans shall be
constructed in two sections which shall be joined by welding
lugs, which are secured to the reinforcing steel. The tank
-configuration shall be such that adequate mixing and scouring
is accomplished thus insuring that sewage solids are
maintained in suspension. The two sections shall also be
sealed, to make the. joint watertight, by the use of round,
neoprene gasket material which shall be glued to the lower
section. After the two sections have been sealed and welded,
the joint shall be grouted to provide a smooth internal
surface to the tank.
The standard size aeration tank shall have a nominal capacity
of 5,000 gallons. The modular units shall be interconnected
to provide a total 5,0.00 gallons of capacity for 24 hours
of detention time, at the stated average daily design flow.
The setting tank(s) as shown on the contract drawings shall be
manufactured in the same manner as the aeration tank(s)
described above. The geometric configuration, however, shall
be different in that it shall have a hopper type bottom with

a two-inch reinforced baffle plate. This baffle wall shall be
fully grouted to provide a smooth finish between the top and
bottom sections.
All tank(s) shall be equipped with standard precast concrete
decks of 28 day, 5,000 psi concrete, reinforced with wire mesh
and reinforcing bar at stress points. The decks shall be a
minimum of 4 inches thick with nominal outside dimension of 9'
6" x 13, 4" and an opening of 4 ft. x 8 ft.
C. AIR DIFFUSION SYSTEM (Existing)
Each of the aeration tanks shall be equipped with a complete
air diffusion system designed specifically for use with th.e
concrete tanks described above. The air supply shall be piped
from the blower unit thru 1 inch galvanized, schedule 40,
steel pipe with 1/16" holes drilled, 1-1/4", center to center.
The main air header shall be galvanized steel pipe and be
controlled by a plug type bronze cut-off valve. The system
shall be designed to maintain a minimum dissolved oxygen level
of 2 mg/liter at the rated efficiency of the diffuser.
D. BLOWER UNITS) (Existing)
There are (two) rotary positive displacement blower/motor
units supplied, each meeting the following specifications:
The blower shall have a 24-hour time clock to vary the air
supply in 15-minute intervals and shall deliver 23 CFM at
3.5 psi. The motor drive shall be 1.5 H.P., 1750 rpm
208/230 volt, 1 (3) phase, 60 cycle with V-belt drive. The
blower and motor are mounted on a factory fabricated steel
stand, complete with belt guard.
The blower unit/stand assembly shall be field installed with
rubber shock absorbers to the plant deck (or off -plant slab).
The blower shall be equipped with intake filters, silencer,
-pressure relief valve, check and gate valves, etc.
E. CLARIFIER (SETTLING TANK) CHAMBER (Existing)
The clarifier chamber is of ample size to provide a minimum of
4 hours retention, based upon the average daily design flow.
The chamber shall be equipped with overflow weirs constructed
of 3/16" steel plate, fabricated in a 60 degree angle and
sported from the concrete deck leveling. The weirs shall also
be provided with suitable baffles to prevent the escape of
floating solids and other debris.
F. SLUDGE RETURN SYSTEM (Existing)
The wastewater treatment system requires that sludge
accumulated in the clarifier chamber be returned periodically
to the aeration tanks. A 3 inch educator for sludge return
shall be installed as an integral part of the hopper bottom of

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the setting tank. An airlift pump assembly shall be furnished
with a recirculation capacity of 0% to 100% of the daily
design flow. Adequate piping and control valves shall be
provided so that sludge may be returned to the first aeration
tank or to the sludge holding tank.
G. SCUM SKIMMING SYSTEM (Existing)
There shall be furnished and installed an automatic surface
skimming system for the removal of floating solids and return
to the first aeration tank. A scum removal device shall also
be located directly behind the baffle plate which shall return
this material as well to the beginning of the treatment
process.
H. ELECTRICAL CONTROLS (Existing)
The necessary electrical controls for each blower/motor unit
including circuit breakers, motor starters, hand -off -automatic
(HOA) switches and timers shall be housed within a NEMA 3R
cabinet.
Duplex or standby blower controls shall be preprogrammed to
alternate automatically. Across the line, magnetic starters
with overload protection shall be supplied. All electric
equipment and circuitry shall be protected by a properly sized
circuit breaker.
I. START-UP SERVICE
At the time the sewage treatment plant is filled with water or
sewage, power connections are completed, and all equipment is
approved for service, the Contractor shall provide the
services of a representative in the proper maintenance and
operation of the sewage treatment plant, including
instructions in conducting all required operational tests.
-The manufacturer's representative shall turn over to the
Owner's representative at that time two (2) copies of a
service manual outlining, in detail, all operation
instructions and procedures.
J. GUARANTEE VOID
The manufacturer of the treatment plant shall guarantee for 15
months form date of shipment, or 12 months from date of start-
up, whichever occurs first, that the structure and all
equipment shall be free from faults in materials and
workmanship. The manufacturer shall furnish replacement parts
for any component proven defective during the guarantee
period.
K. MANUFACTURER'S QUALIFICATIONS VOID
These specifications describe a factory built wastewater

treatment plant deemed most suitable for the service
anticipated by the Engineer. The treatment plan furnished by
the Contractor shall be the product of a manufacturer with a
minimum of five (5) year's experience in the design and
fabrication of wastewater treatment plant equipment. Unless
otherwise approved by the Engineer, in writing, the treatment
plant described in these specifications shall be as
manufactured by the Davco-Defiance Division, Davis Water &
Waste Industries, Inc., Thomasville, Georgia.
L. COMPENSATION
Payment to the Contractor for the furnishing and installation
of the equipment described in this section and as shown on the
contract drawings shall be covered under the contact lump sum
price for Package Type Wastewater Treatment Plant as.listed it
the Bid Schedule.

DIVISION 6 SECTION 06235
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM TERTIARY TREATMENT SYSTEM
A. GENERAL
The Contractor shall furnish and install one prefabricated
Tertiary Treatment System complete and ready for operation in
accordance with the plans and specifications -as stated herein.
The Tertiary System shall be a modified rapid sand filter
designed specifically for filtering secondary domestic sewage
treatment plant effluent and shall be comprised of the
following major components:
1. Two graded media filter cells equipped with air scouring
and backwash distribution systems.
2. A clear well for backwash water storage equipped with
high rate backwash pumps.
3. A backwash surge chamber equipped with low -rate backwash
return pumps.
4. A motor -blower system for air scouring of the filter
media.
5. An electrical control system to provide demand air
scouring and backwashing.
B. OPERATION CONDITIONS
The Tertiary System shall be capable of filtering secondary
domestic sewage treatment plant effluent at a rate of 5,000
gallons per day of 40 PPM BODS secondary effluent based on
composite samples of the average daily flow. The total flow
shall be filtered through 2 filter cells and each having 2
square feet of filter surface.
C. TANK CONSTRUCTION
All tank vessels shall be fabricated of one-fourth inch
structural grade ASTM designation A-36, steel plates joined by
arc welding with fillets of adequate section for the joint
involved. All walls shall be continuous and watertight and
shall be supported by supported by structural reinforcing
members where required. Fabrication and erection shall
conform to the appropriate requirements of "RISC Specification
for Buildings." Connections shall conform to the requirements
of the American Welding Society's Code and shall develop the
full strength of the member.

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PIPING
All piping within the plant shall be Schedule 40 steel pipe
except as maybe noted on other sections of the specifications
or called for on the plans.
FLOW DIVISION CHAMBER
A flow division chamber shall be provided at the inlet of the
Tertiary System. The chamber shall be so designed as to
divert the incoming flow proportionally to each of the filter
cells.
FILTER CELLS
There shall be furnished 2 filter cells for filtering the flow
through the Tertiary System. Each cell shall have not less
than 7 square feet of filter surface. Effluent shall
percolate through the filter bed and filter nozzles to the
false bottom. From the false bottom, filtered water shall
flow to the clear well compartment.
FILTER MEDIA
Filter media shall be furnished in sealed bags not to exceed
100 pounds each. The Contractor shall position the filter
media as shown on the plans in the field. The filter media
bed shall consist of eight inches (8") of sand, 0.80 to 1.20
MM effective size with a uniform coefficient of 1.4 thru 1.7
and twelve inches (12") of anthracite 1.08 MM effective size
with a uniform coefficient of 1.42.
CLEAR WELL
The clear well shall be located so that the filtrate from the
filter cell shall discharge into the clear well from the false
bottom below the media through a "riser and through the
backwash pump. The clear well shall not have less than 309
gallons for sufficient volume for backwashing. An overflow
weir trough shall be provided for gravity effluent discharge.
I. BACKWASH PUMPS
Two backwash pumps shall be furnished and installed in the
clear well so as to automatically backwash the filter cells at
a backwash rate of 15 GPM per square foot of filter surface
area. Each pump shall be rated at 90 GPM at 18 TDH,.0.9 HP,
230 volt, 60 Cycles, 3 phase. The pumps shall be Model
35E2834L as manufactured by Barnes or an equal meeting the
same conditions.

J. SURGE CHAMBER
A surge chamber of the Tertiary System shall be of such size
as to handle the total volume of the clear well and the
average incoming flow during backwash cycle. Volume of this
chamber shall not be less than 307 gallons. Backwash shall be
routed by gravity six-inch drain line to flow equalization
chamber.
L. AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM
A central control system shall be provided for mounting either
on top of the plans or at a remote location as indicated on
the plans.
When the resistance of the flow through the filter media
causes the water level over the filter cells to rise to a
predetermined level, a sensing device shall initiate the
automatic backwash cycle. This cycle is controlled by a cam
timer in the control panel. The cycle is set up for a
settling time of 2 minutes, backwash of 5 minutes and a final
settling time of 19 minutes. Manual override shall be
provided.
The controls are housed in a NEMA 3R enclosure. All
electrical equipment and circuitry shall be protected by
properly sized circuit breakers or fuses. The enclosure shall
be wired for 230 volt, 3 phase, 60 cycle, 4 wire incoming
power.
M. SERVICE WALKWAY
A service walkway shall be provided to service the plant
equipment and will be approximately 27 inches wide. Grating
panels shall each consist of a one-piece skid -resistant steel
plank. All grating panels shall be constructed of 18 gauge,
galvanized sheet steel. Each grating panel has a standard 9-
inch surface width, and a 21/2 inch rib depth. Each panel
shall be so supported as to have a safe uniform load carrying
capacity of 80 pounds per square foot.
N. VESSEL SURFACE PREPARATION
All vessel surfaces to be painted shall be properly prepared
in a workmanlike manner so as to obtain a smooth, clean and
dry surface. All rust, dust and mill scale as well as other
extraneous matter shall be removed by means of cleaning by
wire brushing or whatever means are necessary.
All interior and exterior vessel surfaces shall be painted
with one (1) coat of Bituminous Paint.

0. CATHODIC PROTECTION (Optional)
For cathodic protection, four 17-pound magnesium anode
packages shall be buried by the Contractor, as shown on the
plans, adjacent to the sides of the vessel and securely
connected thereto by heavy copper wire in good electrical
contact with the connector lugs on the steel vessel.
P. FIELD ASSEMBLY
The complete Tertiary Treatment System shall be transported to
the job site in. one section. The Contractor shall provide the
necessary field assembly and welding when required.
Q. FOUNDATION SLAB
A poured concrete foundation pad shall be provided by the
Contractor as indicated on the drawings. Anchoring facilities
shall also be provided for field anchoring the steel vessel to
the foundation pad by the Contractor.
R. FIELD SERVICE
At the time the Tertiary Treatment System is filled with water
or sewage, all power connections have been completed, and all
equipment is approved .for the service, the Contractor shall
provide the services of a representative of the manufacturer
who shall instruct the owner's representative in the proper
operation and maintenance of the Tertiary Treatment System.
The manufacturer's representative shall furnish at this time
a service manual on the equipment installed within the
treatment system.
S. GUARANTEE
The manufacturer of the Tertiary Treatment Systems shall
guarantee for one (1) year from the date of shipment that the
vessel and all component equipment shall be free from
defective materials and workmanship. The manufacturer shall
furnish replacement parts for any component considered in the
opinion of the manufacturer to be defective, whether of his or
other manufacturer during the guarantee period.
T. MANUFACTURER'S QUALIFICATIONS
These specifications describe a factory built wastewater
treatment plant deemed most suitable for the service
anticipated by the Engineer. The treatment plant furnished by
the Contractor shall be the product -of a manufacturer with a
minimum of five (5). years experience in the design and
fabrication of wastewater treatment plant equipment.

For the sake of this contract, acceptable manufacturers are
those listed below unless approved otherwise by the Engineer:
1. Clow Corporation, Florence, Kentucky
2. Pollution Control, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio
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