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", r =IA a .� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor Martin Ballard, Henderson County Public Schools 414 4th Ave West Hendersonville, NC 28739 Dear Permittee: Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary May 28, 2015 Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal Permit NCO066681 Henderson County The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on May 28, 2015. A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Maureen Kinney at (919) 807-6388. Sincerely, \A/r6f-, T tZt�O rr& Wren Thedford Wastewater Branch cc: Central Files Ashle $egonal�Office NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 Fax: 919-807-64921Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet:: www.ncwater.org DivisiooC'I REDce'9 . JIM - 2 2015 Vrater O"ality Regional Operafions Asheville Regional Office An Equal OpportunitylAffirmative Action Employer T E VCO ENVIi ON ENTA '',` KdARNTENANNE `:: CONSTRUCTION 2020 Howard Gap Road Hendersonville, N.C. 28792 Phone(828)691-719i Fax (828 )696-897 i 5/12/15 Permit Renewal Request Wren Thedford RECEIVED/DENR/DWR MAY 282015 Water quality Permitting Section Please find, enclosed a permit renewal package for West Henderson High School (NPDES permit # NCO066681). There have been no changes or modifications to this facility since the issuance of the last permit. We respectfully request this permit to be renewed. We also hope that you find this package in order. If we may be of further assistance please do not hesitate to call or correspond. Sincerely, /--/� C i(A(,,h,-, Trevor C. McMinn Division Of Resources JUN - 2 2015 Water Quality Regional Operations Asheville Reninnai nsr;-- -<Date> // 5- Point Source Branch Surface Water Protection Section Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority West Henderson High School NPDES No. NC0066681 To Whom It May Concern: RECEIVEMENRU®WR MAY 282015 Water Quality POrmitting Section By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority to each of the'following individuals for all permit applications, discharge :monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations at West Henderson High School as required by all applicable federal, state, and local environmental agencies specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as specified In 15A NCAC 2B.0506. Name Title If you have -any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at 828-697- 4733. Sincerely, Martin Ballard Facilities Director i cc: <Willmington> Regional Office, Surface'Water Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately -owned treatment systems treating 1001/6 domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD Mao the complete application to: N. C. DENR / Division of Water Resources / NPDES Program 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh. NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit h9CM66681 If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to move from one field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on' top of the box Otherwise, please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Name Henderson County Public Schools Facility Name Mailing Address City State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number e-mail Address West Henderson High School 414 4th Ave West Hendersonville NC 28739 (828)697-4516 fR7RiFiQ7�.7�St 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above ❑ Street Address or State Road 3600 Haywood Rd; City State / Zip Code County Hendersonville NC 28739 Henderson RECEIVED/DENRIDWR 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORQ Name Henderson County Public Schools / Martin Ballard Mailing Address 414 4th Ave West City Hendersonville State / Zip Code NC 28739 Telephone Number Fax Number e-mail Address (828)697-4516 (828)697-4738 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 4. Description of wastewater: Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply): Industrial ❑ Number of Employees: Commercial ❑ Number of Employees Residential ❑ Number of Homes School ® Number of Students/ Staff 1092 Other ❑ Explain: Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.): School Number of persons served: 1092 S. Type of collection system ® Separate (sanitary sewer only) 6. Outfall Information: ❑ Combined:: (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) Number of separate discharge points 1 only Outfall Identification number(s) 001 Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes - ® No 7. Name of receiving stream(s) (VIEW Provide a map showing the exact location of each fcd1p Mill Pond Creek S. Frequency of Discharge: ® Continuous ❑ Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: _ 9. Describe the treatment system List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal forBOD, TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not suff dent, attach the description of the treatment system in a separate sheet of paper. See attached Sheet: NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 10. Flow Iaformatioa: Treatment Plant Design flow 0.0099 MGD Annual Average daily flow 0.0065 MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow 0.009 MGD (for the previous 3 years) I I. Is this facility located on Indian country? ❑ Yes ® No 12. Effluent Data MEW APPLdCANTS: Provide data. for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum. RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maxurium) and Monthly Average over the past 36 months for parameters currentlu in iaour permit. Mark other parameters 'N/A'. Parameter Daily Maximum Monthly Average Units of Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) 22 13.2 Mg/l Fecal Coliform 640 124 Col/ 100ml Total Suspended Solids 16 10.5 Mg/l Temperature (Summer) 20 20 Degrees C Temperature (Winter) 24 21 Degrees C pH 7.4 N/A S.U. 13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications: Type Permit Number Type ; Permit Number Hazardous Waste (RCRA) UIC (SDWA) NPDES PSD (CAA) Non -attainment program (CAA) 14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION NESHAPS (CAA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) Other I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is, true, complete, and accurate. Martin Ballard Facilities Director Printed name of Person Signing f Title of Applicant I Date North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintaiped under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed sic months, or by troth. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) 2020 I-dog{rand Gars Road Hendersonville, htC 28792 Plfone(828)696-8971 r-ax(828)696-8971 General information: Facility System Name: West Henderson High School Responsible Entity: Henderson County Board of Education Person in Charge: Martin Ballard Applicable Permit: NPDES # NCO066681 Description of Treatment Process: A 0.0099 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a septic tank, dosing tank, parallel surface sand filters, tablet chlorination and de -chlorination located. at 3600 Haywood Road NC in Henderson County. Sludge management: As the need for sludge removal becomes apparent it will be pumped directly from the influent septic tank. As the flow increases it may become necessary to increasethe frequency in hauling. Sludge removal will be by Mike's Septic (828-253-2612) a local pump truck contractor. He will haul the sludge to disposal at the Town of Brevard or MSD in Asheville. All associated costs of this hauling will be paid by Henderson County Public Schools_ Removal and management of this sludge will be done in a timely manner and in the best interests of the environment and facility operations. Operator in responsible charge: Date:5/12/15 �C. McMinn Owner, Trevco. Cantwell, Janet From: Trevor McMinn <trevorcm@bellsouth.net> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 4:53 PM To: Deborah Pittil-Igo , actin Ballard; Cantwell, Janet Subject: Rugby an U1Vest Hey guys, Just a friendly reminder that you need to contact the State NCDENR Janet Cantwell to ask for both these permits to be rescinded. This should be in writing, include the permit #s ':ester `Q 13G�'681 nd Rugby NCO066664 and used the language "Request the permit be rescinded". Also contact N'CDENR by phone to discuss plans or procedures used in removing or demolishing or sale of the wastewater plants. Janet can be reached at 828-296-4500. The State will continue to expect monthly paperwork as if the plants are still in operation until the permit is rescinded. Thanks for your business, Trevor tol q 0� �, Y�� Henderson County Board of Public Education A To C No. 066681 AO February 27, 2008 i Engineer's Certification SEC I, JON H. LAUGHTER 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 modifications and improvements to the West Henderson High School WWTP, located on Haywood Road in Henderson County for Henderson County Board of Public Education, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Installation of two (2) 3,000 gallon septic tanks, and a four foot diameter precast manhole, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. , Signature `" t; Registration No. NC 4066 Date APR 2 C• W Laughter, Austin and Associates , PA —� 9��aaasaarlay�_. -. Send to: Construction Grants & Loans DENR/DWQ 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 LAA 07-156 Pat McCrory Govdrnor Mr. Martin Ballard Facilities Director 414 4th Avenue W Hendersonville, NC Dear Mr. Ballard: I - C... North Carolina Department of Enviroltretal Quality t u; ,r-,g b ,:�- - : z. , f� �=Cr i'�F W-R�va r Vaart Division of Water Resources SE cretary �S� W November 3, 2015 1 „- �. DEC - 2 2015 1N8ter CJualit_V Regional Operations 28739 K ksh? ,vi:ie Roc�io� al Cit ice Subject: ISL T'r o '1 I}ESi-Pet+niYt iVC006668.1«•.,•� West Henderson High School WWTP Henderson County Class WW-1 Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). 2015. This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit, sent to you on July 15, If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of'a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919) 807- 6391. Sincer y, S. Jay Zimmerman, Direct6r Division of Water Resources cc: Central Files 'sshev�il� a eg"'`i. n" ll' �,ffice NPD 'S Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919 807-6300 / FAX 919 807-6489 /http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 509/6 Recycled/100A Post Consumer Paper Permit NCO066681 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the Henderson. County Public Schools are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at West Henderson High School 3600 Haywood Road Hendersonville Henderson County to receiving waters designated as Mill Pond Creek in the French Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective December 1, 2015. ------------- at ----- — This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire midnight on November 30, 2020. Signed this day November 3, 2015. S. J immerman, P. G., Director D ision of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Comunission Page 1 of 7 Permit NC0066681 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVED SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. The Henderson County Public Schools are hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0099 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following components: ♦ Septic tank ♦ Dual dosing siphons ♦ Dual sand filters ♦ Tablet chlorination ♦ Chlorine contact basin ♦ Tablet dechlorination ♦ Declorination tank This facility is located at West Henderson High School (3600 Haywood Road, Hendersonville) in Henderson County. 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Mill Pond Creek, currently classified WS-IV waters in sub -basin 04-03-02 of the French Broad River Basin. Page 2 of 7 PART I Permit NCO066681 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.] 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: EIT'L, UENT CHARACTERISTICS { L f g "S MONITORING'+RE'QUIItEMENTS.' g Y rDail Month' Y 7 3 l .. .. S 'Measurement j Sam Parameter Code le: Sam le _A Flow ,.-_-T . ,, �: Locat<on 50050 0.0099 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) Effluent C0310 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Total Suspended Solids Effluent 30.0 .0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab NH3 as N C0610 Monthly Grab Effluent Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 31616. 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent Total Residual Chlorinez 50060 28 µg/L 2/Week GrabEEfflueEnt Temperature (°C) 00010 Weekly Grab Chronic Toxicity3 Quarterly Grab Effluent pH Not< 6.0 nor - 9.0 00400 Standard Units 2/Month Grab Effluent Footnotes: 1. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A. (3). _ 2. The Division shall consider all_effluent_.TRC values-r-eported-below 50 µg/L--to-begin compliance`with -- ,the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 jig/L. 3. ' Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment. area of the form. The permittee should then conduct chronic toxicity testing during the next scheduled month as stipulated in the permit. [See A. (2)]. THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTBER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS Page 3 of 7 Permit NCO066681 A. (2) CHRONIC 'TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY) The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 13%. The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised December 2010, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised- December 2010) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of January, April, July, and October. These months signify the first month of each three-month toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained during representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes. If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Devised -December 2010) or subsequent -versions. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP3B for the-pass/fail results and. THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWR Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address: Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream. -----Should- there-be-no--discharge-of flow -from the -facility duting ainonth iri which toxicity momtoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the montb/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Water Sciences Section at the address cited above. Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required during the following month. Assessment of toxicity compliance is based on the toxicity testing quarter, which is the three month time interval that begins on the first day of the month in which toxicity testing is required by this permit and continues until the final day of the third month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re- opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. Page 4 of 7 Permit NCO066681 NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival, minimum,control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring. i A. (3) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part 11 of this permit (Standard Conditionsfor NPDES Permits): • Section B. (11.) • Section D. (2.) • Section D. (6.) • Section E. (5.) Signatory Requirements Reporting Records Retention Monitoring Reports 1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2) and Section E. (5) (a)1 Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit the permittee shall begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application. Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the following address: NC DEQ / DWR / Information Processing Unit ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR j 1617 Mail Service Center ------- _ Raleigh5_North_Car_olina_27699-1617 - ------------- If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or. due to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, ,1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above. Requests for temporary q p ry waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re- applies for and is granted a new temporary waiver by the Division. Page 5 of 7 Permit NCO066681 Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements is found on the following web page: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/il)u/ednir Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. 2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B (11) (b) and supersedes Section B (11) (d)) All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part 11, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part 11, Section B. (I 1.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes. For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page: http://portal.ncdeiu . ora/web/wa/achiiin/bog/ipu/echlu Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: U certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. " 3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6)] The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. Page 6 of 7 Henderson County Public Schools West Henderson High School WWTP Facility X Location County: Henderson Stream Class: WS-IV (not to scale) Receiving Stream: Mill Pond Creek Sub -Basin: 04-03-02 Latitude: 35° 21' 56" USGS Quad: Horse Shoe Longitude: sz° 31' 07" HUC#: 06010105 N®RT'H E:NP�DESerrnit �NC006�6681 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 1 of 18 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS Section A. Definitions 2/Month Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. 3/Week Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. Annual Average The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. Bypass The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. Calendar Day The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. Calendar Week The period from Sunday through the following Saturday. Calendar Quarter One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Composite Sample A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods: (1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 2 of 18 (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply: ➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters ➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also "Composite Sample," above.) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. Daily Sampling Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DWR or "the Division" The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Effluent Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source whether treated or untreated. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission EPA The United States Environmental Protection Agency Facility Closure Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1. Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream samples). Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 3 of 18 Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA. Instantaneous flow measurement The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge during that sampling period. Monthly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Water Resources. Quarterly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. Severe property damage Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA. Upset An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Weekly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges. Section B. General Conditions 1. Du!.Du!y to Comply_ The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41]. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 4 of 18 imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)] 2. Duty to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41(d)]. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.CA), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures" (Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143- 215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)]. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 of 18 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23]. 8. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)]. 9. Duty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)]. 10. Expiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information,. forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Si ng atoa 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 submittedao, the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22] Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 6 of 18 c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: "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 orpersons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility 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(Q. 13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al. 14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls 1. Certified Operator Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]: a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the type and grade of the system; b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation requirements are twice per year; and c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission (or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC): (1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into, a new system; or (2) within 120 calendar days following: ➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC) of the proper type and grade; or ➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC). Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 7of18 (3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating at least one of the responsibilities. The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least weekly ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. The ORC of each Class II,11I and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)]. NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff. 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)]. 4. amassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)] The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)] (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II.E.6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section. (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 8 of 18 (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section. 5. Upsets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.4 1 (n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the 'requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part H.E.6.(b) of this permit. (4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Section D. Monitoring and Records 1. Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)]. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,. and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 9 of 18 NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information regarding laboratory certifications. Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field parameter laboratory certifications. Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41]. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41]. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including: ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit ➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit . These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period. may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40.CFR 122.41]. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 10 of 18 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.41]: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses; e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and f. The results of such analyses. 8. Inspection and Entry The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)]. Section E Reporting Requirements 1. Change in Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. 2. Planned Changes The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR 122.29(b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)]. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with. NCGS 143-215.1, in particular NCGS 143 -215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 11 of 18 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(l)(4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6)]. b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)]. 8. Other Information Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in apermit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)]. 9. Noncompliance Notification The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as .soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit. 10. Availabilit of f Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143- 215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act:. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 12 of 18 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41]. 12. Annual Performance Reports Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for evaluation. The report shall be sent to: NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 13 of 1.8 PART III ' OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A. Construction a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment capacity, nor change the treatmentprocess(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (AtQ permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements under Item b. of this Section. b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct, treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation. c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B. Groundwater Monitoring The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of -this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on anon -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels'; (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L,); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. Section D. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior -to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 14 of 18 PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Definitions In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities: Indirect Discharge or Industrial User Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section 307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)] Interference Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(14)] Pass Through A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)] Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization. This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T .0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)] "Significant Industrial User" or "SlU" An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [I 5A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(33)]: 1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or 2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS and ammonia; or 3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or 4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options; 5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a Significant Industrial User (SIU); or 6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a non -significant categorical Industrial User. Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 18 All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]: 1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and 2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit. 3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section C. Municipal Control of 'Pollutants from Industrial Users. 1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users discharging to the POTW may be present in the Pennittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this pen -nit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards. 2. Prohibited Discharges a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5(a)(1)] b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]: (1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; (2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges; (3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; (4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; (5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits; (6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause Interference or Pass Through; (7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or (8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW. c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Pennittee's Pretreatment Program and/or the operation of the POTW. The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hou'rs from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance, Version 11/0k011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions ' Page 16 of 18 3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system. 4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from any Significant Industrial User (SlU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)] 5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section D. Pretreatment Programs Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)] The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3. 1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)] 2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)], including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9] 3. Monitoring Plan The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905] 4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 17 of 18 enforceable Pretreatment'Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403 3(1). [15A NCAC 0211.0903(b)(10), .0905, and .0906(b)(4)] 5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (1UP) & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, "th_e Permittee shall issue to all Significant industrial Users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions; and compliance schedules as necessary, for the installation; of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will mcet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The. Permittee shall maintain, a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from all IUPs. Permitted !UP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the: treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. '[15A.NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916,, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii) NCGS 143-215.67(a)] 6. Authorization to Construct (AtC), 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 (liTl?) limitations. [15A.NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143- 215.1(a)(8)] 7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring. of their ][Us The Permittee shall conduct inspections surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine, 'independent of information supplied by Industrial Users, compliance with applicable pretreatment. standards. [ 15A NCAC 02H .0908'(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The ,Permittee musts a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users: (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited. parameters including, flow except as. allowed under 15A NCAC 0908(e); and c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical industrial User for compliance with the requirements in 40 CPR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non- significant. 8. IU Self Monitoringand nd 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 0211.0908'. [15A NCAC 0211.0906(b)(5) and .,0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR 122.440))(2) and 40 CFR 403.121 9i. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c), of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et seq.) prohibitive discharge standards as, set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and t5A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan: (ERP) approved by the Division. '[15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7) .0906(b)(8) and .0905: 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)] 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)'. The Permittee shall, report to the Division in accordance with .15A NCAC 02H .090&. In lieu of submittingannual' reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discussenforcement, of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues:. For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall ubmit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR)l describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division. at the following address: Version 1' 1/0912011.1: NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 18, of IS NC DENR, / Division ' of Water Resources /'Water Quality Permitting Section Pretreatment, ', Emergency Responseand Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North. Carolina 27699-1617 These reports shall be Submitted by March I of each year and shall contain the following: a. Narrative A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the. Permittee to correct significant non- compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements; b. Pretreatment Program SLu�= (PPS) A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division- c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR) A, list of IndustrialUsers (IUs) insignificant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the nature of the, violations on forms or in . a format provided by the Division; d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) -Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format provided by the Division; e. Other Information Copies of the, POTW's allocation table,, new or modified enforcement, compliance schedules, public notice of ILTs in SNC,, asummary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for JUs that are not. considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to determine i compliance with the pretreatment implementation, requirements of this permit; 11. Public Notice The Permittee shall publish annually alist of Industrial Users (lUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SXC) as defined in the Pennittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34),,.0908(b)(5) and.0905 and 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viiifl 12. Record Keeping The Permittee shall, retain for a minimum of three years records, of -monitoring activities and results, along with, support information 'including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A NCAC 0211.0908(f); 40'CFR 403.12(o)] 13. Pretreatment Program Resources The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [ 1 5A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(9)1 and (10) and.,0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)] 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,, POTW monitoring, of theirSignificant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications,, shall be considered a permit modification and, shall be governed by 40 CFR 40118, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907. Version 1110912011.1 FOLD0 mom NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor Mr. Brad Isaacs Henderson County Public Schools 414 Fourth Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 Dear Mr. Isaacs: John E. Skvarla, Ill Secretary December 10, 2014 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2014-LV-0626 Permit No. NCO066681 West Henderson High School WWTP Henderson County A review of West Henderson High School's WWTP monitoring report for June 2014 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 6/4/2014 400.0 #/loom[ 600.0 #/100mI Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested. that a response be submitted. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR Asheville Regional. Office w,caj.mm.W.QrAsheuiIlei-figilesmAL MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement Trevor McMinn/ ORC G:tWRlWQIHenderson\'vVastewater\Minors\West Henderson High School 66661\NOV-2014-LV-0526.doc Water Quality Regional Operations — Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer Facilitv information NPDES permit #: NCO066681 Henderson County Facility name: Henderson County Public Schools — West Henderson High School WWTP WWTP class: WWTP type: 0.0099 MGD wastewater treatment system with: a 4 ft. precast manhole; 2 septic tanks, 3,000 gallons each; a 16,00gallon septic tank; a 16,000 dosing tank with dual dosing pumps; dual surface sand filters (total surface area of 2,714 sq. ft.); tablet chlorinator; 800 gallon chlorine contact chamber; and tablet dechlorinator. WWTP location: 3600 Haywood Road in Rugby Responsible official: Bo Caldwell (former director: Jack Robertson, retired V07) Responsible "'s title: Senior Director - Facilities Management Mailing address: 414 4t" Ave. West; Hendersonville, NC 28739-4261 Phone numbers 828-697-4733 Bo Caldwell- Senior Director 828-697-4738 " — fax 828-697-4992 Martin Ballard - Maintenance Director 246 Education Drive; Flat Rock NC 28731 Linda Patterson ( off of Upward Rd.) Operator information Certified ORC & grade: Trevor McMinn — Grade II — Cert. # 15084 Certified Back-up ORC: Mark Jones — Grade II — Cert # Permit information Date issued: 1-1-2006 Expiration date: 11-30-2010 (appl. rcvd. by DWQ on 5-5-10) Stream information Stream & river basin: Mill Pond Creek — French Broad River Basin Sub -basin: 04-03-02 Quad: Horse Shoe Stream classification: WS-Iv Drainage area: 0.2 sq. mi. Instream Waste Conc.: ? (Chronic toxicity - 13% quarterly) Average flow 7Q10: 0.4 cfs (This doesn't look right to me. — WPF) Summer cfs: 0.1 cfs Winter cfs: 0.11 cfs (AV- sed e 20 IWC & toxicity dilution formula: IWC% = permitted flow, cfs x 100 [permitted flow, cfs1 [summer 7Q10, cfs ] cfs = MGD x 1.546 0.0099 MGD x 1.546 x 100 [0.0153054 cfsl [0.1 cfs ] 0.0153054 x 100 0.153054 0.1x100=10% The Permit indicates that the toxicity concentration is 13%. Question: Should it be 10%? Also, can they select an ammonia limit, instead of a toxicity monitoring requirement and limit? Other information Directions: West Henderson High School is located at 3600 Haywood Road in Rugby, NC. rj�'I- December 15, 2005 Mr. Jack Robertson Henderson County Public Schools 414 0 Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina. 28739 Michael F. Easley, Governor State of North Carolina William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources r---;-_._.Alan._W.Klimek, P.E., Director n �f DEC 1 6 2005 WATER QUALITY SECTIO ASHEVILLE REGinNAL C,'FG',"E Subject:. ISSUANCE of'NPDES Permit NC0066681' West Henderson High School Henderson County Dear Mr. Robertson: Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final 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). 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 permit shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which 'may be required by the Division of Water. Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local governmental permits which may be required. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Maureen Crawford of my staff at (919) 733-5083, extension 538. Sincerely, ��- Alan*V W. Klim Director, Division of Water Quality cc: Central Files NPDES Unit Files • e�: • ��, „ , :ee 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 - TELEPHONE 919-733-5083/FAX 919-733-0719 VISIT US ON THE WEB AT http://h2o.enr.state.nc,us/NPDES Permit NC0066681 STATE OF NORTH'CAROLINA. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by,the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Henderson County Board of Education is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located -at West Henderson High School 3600 Haywood Road Hendersonville Henderson County . to receiving waters .designated as Mill Pond Creek in the French Broad River. Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective January 1, 2006. This.permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2010. Signed this day December 14, 2005. I zw �._ _.. �-< < Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Dir for Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC0066681 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility,. whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked, and as ofthis this 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. Henderson County Board, of Education is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0099 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following components: ♦ Septic tank Dual dosing siphons Dual sand filters ♦ Tablet chlorinator ♦ Chlorine tank " Tablet dechlorinator ♦ Declorination tank The facility is located in Rugby at West Henderson High School at 3600 Haywood Road in Henderson County. .2., Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Mill Pond Creek, classified WS-1V waters in the French Broad River Basin. Henderson Co. Public Schools West Henderson High School WWTP County: Henderson Stream Class: WS-IV Receiving Stream: Mill Pond Creek Sub -Basin: 040302 Latitude: 35' 21' 56" Grid/Ouad: Horse Shoe Longitude: 82' 31' 07" Facility `a �z Location s IC (not to scale) y%�� NORTH NPDES Permit No. NCO066681 Permit NCO066681 A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL During the period beginning on January 1, 2006, 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` LLVIITS� ` MONITORING-REQUIREIVIEN�TS' CHARACTERISTICS3 Monthly Weekly* Daily Measureme t Sample Sample Location; Average Average Maxlmum nt Type " h �. l u h r,F.re uency� f k t Flow 0.00991. Weekly Instantaneous Influent or MGD Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab , Effluent Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent NH3 as N Monthly Grab Effluent Fecal Coliform (geometric 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab" Effluent mean) Total Residual Chlorine 28 µg/L �2/Week Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent Chronic Toxicity Quarterly Grab Effluent PH 2/Month Grab Effluent Footnotes: 1. Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the, comment area of the form. The - report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch of.the. Division of Water Quality.. The permittee should then conduct chronic toxicity testing during the next scheduled month as stipulated in the permit. (See A. (2.)). 2. .The pH shall not be Tess 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 Permit NCO066681 A (2). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY) The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 13 %. The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of January, April, July & October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes. If the,test procedure performed as the first test of any -single- quarter results in a failure or ChV below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.. -The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. All toxicity testing results required ,as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address: Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above. Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited; document, such as minimum control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring. 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 US'C 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 I (3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples ,determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than .1 /24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 2 of 16 In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However,. the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3) DailyMaximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. Daily Sampling Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DWO or "the Division" The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. Facility Closure The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< (detection leveq'D shall be considered =1. Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream samples). Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act Instantaneous flow measurement A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 3of16 Months Average (concentration limit The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Water Quality. Quarterly Average (concentration limit) The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. Severe property damage Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. U set 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 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)] Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements' Page 4 of 16 d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(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 Permitfee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41 (d)]. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143- 215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages; such as fish kills, _ even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion. of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)]. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore' physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. Version 6/20/20M NPDES Permit Requirements Page 5 of 16 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of thi permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainde of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23]. 8. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)]. 9. Duty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date -of this permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new, permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)]. 10. Expiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatoa Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41 (k)]. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision. making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is, authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures . (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22]. b.. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if- 1 . The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; 2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A�duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and 3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22] Version 612012063 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 6 of 16 c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification [40. CFR 122.22]: "/ 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 property 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." 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 Tide 40, Code of Federal - Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 14. Annual_ Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls 1. Certified Operator Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up .ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201]. The ORC of each Class I facility must: ➢ Visit the facility at least weekly ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must. ➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the operator in responsible charge: a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 7 of 16 b. Within 120 calendar days of: ➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new ORC and back-up ORC ➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC. 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permttee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)]. 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (C)]- 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)] The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)] (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least' ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II. E. 6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass. was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alteratives 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 Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 8 of 16 noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A 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 1. Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)]. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completed reporting period. The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 9 of 16 Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and -monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless -otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41]. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting, levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41]. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at 'least 3 years from. the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.41]: - a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses; Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 10 of 16 e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and f The results of such analyses. 8. Inspection and Entry The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law,.to; a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of thisit perm, 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 Change in Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. 2. Planned Changes The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.410)]. 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 122.410) (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 Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 11 of 16 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 (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported -under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (l) (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 facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or inSection 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 12 of 16 not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41]. 12. Annual Performance Reports Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1 C). 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 tirConstruct (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 f 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. E Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is .not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; 0) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and foi 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. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent Version 6/20r003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 13 of 16 adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (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 40°C (104°r-) 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 Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 14 of 16 Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 214 .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 (SUO1 The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. 2. Industrial Waste Survey (IW� 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 aI A) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (Le., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.421. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H-.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909. 5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (!UP) & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP). Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 15 of 16 Authorization to Construct (A to C) The Perrruttee 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. I_nspect 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(PAR) The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues. For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the following address: NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the following a.) Narrative A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC); b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS) A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division; c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCRI 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 , SF) Version 612012003 NPDES Permit Requirements Page 16 of 16 Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms . (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division; e.) Other Information Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit; 11'. Public Notice The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. 12. Record Keeping The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW. 13. , Funding; and Financial Report The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907.. Version 612012003 Frazier, Wanda From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Hi Maureen, Frazier, Wanda Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:56 PM Scardina, Maureen Edwards, Roger RE: DRAFT Permit: NCO066681 W. Henderson HS WWTP NCO066681 6=3-10.pdf; 66681 a cover page 2010.doc; NCO066681-DRAFT Permit.pdf Attached is the most recent inspection report. Here's what I would suggest. ► Supplement to permit cover page: Continue to operate the: 0.0099 MGD wastewater treatment system with: a 4 ft. precast manhole; two 3,000 gallon septic tanks;16,000 gallon septic tank; 16,000 dosing tank with dual dosing pumps; dual surface sand filters (2,714 sq. ft. total); tablet chlorinator; 748 gallon chlorine contact chamber; and tablet dechlorinator. ► Toxicity issues: Given the following, I would like to request. a recalculation of the toxicity dilution. Stream information Stream & river basin: Mill Pond Creek; French Broad River Basin Sub -basin: 04-03-02 Quad: Horse Shoe Stream classification: WS-IV Drainage area: 0.2 sq. mi. Instream Waste Conc.: ? Chronic toxicity: 13% quarterly Average flow 7Q10: 0.4 cfs Summer cfs: 0.1 Winter cfs: 0.11 IWC & toxicity dilution formula: IWC% = permitted flow, cfs x 100 [permitted flow, cfsl [summer 7Q10, cfs ] cfs = MGD x 1.546 0.0099 MGD x 1.546 x 100 [0.0153054 cfsl [0.1 cfs ] 1 0.0153054 x 100 0.153054 0.1x100=10% ► The Permit indicates that the toxicity concentration is 13%. If the above calculation is correct, please change the dilution in the permit to 10%. No- Does the permittee still have the option to select ammonia limits of 6'mg/I in the summer and 13 mg/I in the winter, instead of the quarterly - toxicity monitoring requirement and limit? I feel that everything else in the attached documents is accurate. ARO recommends renewal of this permit. Let me know if you have questions or comments. Thanks, Wanda Wanda Frazier Email: Wanda. Frazier(@ncdenr.eov North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662 Direct line: 828-296-4662 Fax: 828-299-7043 Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. From: Edwards, Roger Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 11:20 AM To: Frazier, Wanda Subject: FW: DRAFT Permit: NC0066681 W. Henderson HS WWTP Please review and comment. 2 Thanks, Roger Edwards - Roger.Edwards@ncdenr.gov North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality - Surface Water Protection 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. From: Scardina, Maureen Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 9:38 AM To: Edwards, Roger Cc: Frazier, Wanda; Reid, Steve; Adams, Jim Subject: DRAFT Permit: NC0066681 W. Henderson HS WWTP Attached is a draft permit scheduled to go to public notice on September 15. Please forward to appropriate staff for review/comment. Thank you, Maureen h�9eedines ourrca , �649 . maur�en scar�#inan�enr a�v "ant Stiur�e B�an�i, �.6�r i�9a,�e�'uace �Entei�' Email correspondence to and from this address may be subiect to the North Carolina Public Recordslaw and may be disclosed to third parties. M Permit NCO066681 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PF.RMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the Henderson County Public Schools is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at West Henderson High School 3600 Haywood Road Hendersonville Henderson County to receiving waters designated as Mill Pond Creek in the French Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective , 2010. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2015. Signed this day 52010. DRAFT Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC0066681 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked, and as of this 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. Henderson County Board of Education is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0099 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following components: ♦ Septic tank ♦ Dual dosing siphons ♦ Dual sand filters ♦ Tablet chlorination ♦ Chlorine contact basin ♦ Tablet dechlorination ♦ Declorination tank The facility is located in Rugby at West Henderson High School (3600 Haywood Road) in Henderson County. 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Mill Pond Creek, currently classified WS-IV waters in sub -basin 04-03-02 of the French Broad River Basin. Permit NCO066681 A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — DRAFT 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: CHAIt�CTERIS'TJ�CS '"LIMi7CS t MONifORING REQUIRIE IEI�TTS t, i tim -�ev Y Monthly ' "wily Measurement Sample Sample R � Parameter",. Code , _ Average, Maxunutn°: F regnenc '.„ Type Locatt®n, x ; s Flow Influent or 0.0099 MGD Weekly Instantaneous 50050 Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent 00310 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent 00530 NH3 as N Monthly Grab Effluent 00610 Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent 31616 Total Residual Chlorine' 28 µg/L 2/Week Grab Effluent 50060 Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent 00010 Chronic Toxicity' Quarterly Grab Effluent pH Not< 6.0 nor > 9.0 2/Month Grab Effluent 00400 standard units Footnotes 1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/1 to be in compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/l. 2. Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the permittee. will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch of the Division of Water Quality. The permittee should then conduct chronic toxicity testing during the next scheduled month as stipulated in the permit. (See A. (2.)). THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS Permit NCO066681 A (2). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY) The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 13%. The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of January, April, July & October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes. If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase H Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP313 for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address: Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream. Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above. Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring. Henderson Co. Public Schools West Henderson High School WWTP County: Henderson Stream Class: WS-Iv Receiving Stream: Mill Pond Creek Sub -Basin: 040302 Latitude: 35° 21' S6" Grid/Quad: Horse Shoe Longitude: 82° 31' 07" HUC#: 06010105 \o�OF W ATF9QG Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor Dee Freeman, Secretary >_ r—� North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources p � T Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality I. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested.. NPDES Permit (or) Certificate of Coverage N C 0, 0 16 16 1 6 18 1 1 II. Permit status prior to status change. a. Permit issued to (company name): Henderson County Public Schools b. Person,legally resporisible'for"permit:. _._ Jack Robertson First MI Last LE �4 Title FR 414 46 Ave West APR 2 6 2010 ! Permit Holder Mailing Address Hendersonville NC 28739 City State Zi WATER QUALITY SECTION g28 697-4516 82 p ''. ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE ( ) ( 8) 697-4738 Phone Fax c. Facility riame�(discfiarge ^' : t Y West Henderson High School d. Fadlity'acldr�`s"� � "� """' """" `� "` V 3600 Haywood Road Address Hendersonville NC 28792 City State Zip e. Facility contact person: Jack Robertson (828) 697-4516 First / MI / •Last Phone III. Please provide the following for the requested change (revised permit). a. Request for change is a result of: ❑ Change in ownership of the facility ❑ Name change of the facility or owner If other please explain: update contact person and legally responsible entity and zip code b. Permit issued to (company name): Henderson County Public Schools c. Person legally responsible for permit: Bo Caldwell APR 2 12019 - First Ml Last Senior Director Title 414 0 Ave West Permit Holder Mailing Address Hendersonville NC 28792 City State Zip (828-) 697-4516 Phone E-mail Address d. Facility name (discharge): West Henderson High School e. Facility address: 3600 Haywood Road Address Hendersonville NC 28792 City State Zip f. Facility contact person: Bo Caldwell First MI Last (828) 697-4516 PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP ^LIANGE FORM Page 2 of 2 IV. Permit contact information (if -different from the person legally responsible for the permit) Permit contact: First MI Last Title Mailing Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Address V. Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same industrial activities conducted prior to this ownership or name change? ® Yes ❑ No (please explain) VI Required Items: THIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING: ❑ This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership change requests. ❑ Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contract deed, or a hill of sale) is required for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are not sufficient for an ownership change. The certifications below must be completed and signed by both the permit holder prior to the change, and the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request, the signed Applicant's Certification is sufficient. PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change): I, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. Signature Date APPPLICANT CERTIFICATION A' J I, attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. Signature Date PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO: Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection Section 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality. Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director May 5, 2010 BO CALDWELL , SENIOR DIRECTOR HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 414 4THAVE WEST HENDERSONVILLE NC 28739 Dee Freeman Secretary Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application NPDES Permit NCO066681 West Henderson High School Henderson County Dear Mr. Caldwell: The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on May 5, 2010. A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Jeff Poupart at (919) 807-6309. Sincerely, Dina Sprinkle Point Source Branch cc: CENTRAL FILES hevile Regi na1T�ffice/Surface Water Protection NPDES Unit Trevor C. McMinn, Owner, TREVCO, 2020 Howard Gap Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-64921 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Wresnx.: :>.sir�r:ar.� nrnc..upsa�n.t•.w..o,nm®.,x.HaurnSran ;v,:sts.,�,.._. DIER CE�VE MAY 1 0 2',rf IWATER QUALITY SECTION I ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE i.fia 3 ENVIRONMENTAL MAUN$TENANCE . CONSTRUCTION 2020 Howard Gags Road Hendersonville, -N.C. 28792 Phone(828)691-7191 Fax (820)69-6-8971 4/24/10 Permit Renewal Request Mrs. Dina. Sprinkle Please find enclosed a permit renewal package for West Henderson High School (NPDES permit # NCO066681). There have been no changes or modifications to this facility since the issuance of the last permit. We respectfully request this permit to be renewed. We also hope that you find this package in order. If we may be of further assistance please do not hesitate to call or correspond. Sincerely, ,,,,,,_ C _ `/ Trevor C. McMinn NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 1000/6 domestic wastewaters 41.0 MGD Mail the complete application to: N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality I NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES permit C0066681 If you are completing this form- in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to move from one field tothe next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box Otherwise, please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Name Henderson County Public Schools Facility Name Vilest Henderson High School Mailing Address 414 4*h Ave West City Hendersonville State / Zip Code NC 28739 Telephone Number (828)697-4516 Fax Number (828)697-4738 e-mail Address 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above ❑ Street Address or State Road 3600 Haywood Rd. City Hendersonville State / Zip Code NC 28739 County Henderson 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC) Name Henderson County Public Schools / Mr. Bo Caldwell Mailing Address 414 4*h Ave West j City Hendersonville i State / Zip Code NC 28739 Telephone Number (828)697-4516 Fax Number (828)697-4738 . _t NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 4. Description of wastewater: Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply}. Industrial ❑ Number of Employees Commercial ❑ Number of Employees Residential ❑ Number of Homes School ® Number of Students/Staff 01,189 Other ❑ Explain: Describe the source(s) of wastewater. (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.): Public school Population served: S. Type of collection system ® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) 6. Outfall information: Number of separate discharge points 1 only Outfall Identification number(s) 001 Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No 7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfallr Mill Pond Creek 8. Frequency of Discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: 7 Duration: 9. Describe the treatment system List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a separate sheet of papen See attached Sheet 1 , NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 10. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Design flow 0.0099 MGD Annual Average daily flow 0.007 MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily now 0.007 MGD (for the previous 3 years) 11. Is this facility located on Indian country? ❑ Yes 0 No 12. Effluent Data Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Conform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum_ Parameter Dail Maid In Monthly Average units of Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODs) 11.3 6.7 Mg/L Fecal Coliform 240 22 #/ 100 ML Total Suspended Solids 5 5 Mg/L Temperature (Summer) 23 20 Degrees C Temperature (Winter) pH 4 6. 2 16.4 Degrees C Standard Units 9 3y List all permits, constriction approvals and/or applications: Permit Number Type Permit Number Type Hazardous Waste (RCRA) UIC (SDWA) NPDES PSD (CAA) Non -attainment program (CAA) 14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION NESHAPS (CAA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) Other I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. Bo Caldwell Senior Director Printed name of Person Signing Title North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification, in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21, or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed sic months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) TREVCO 2020 Howard Gap Road Hendersonville, -N!.C. 28792 'hone (828)696-°971 Fax(828)696-8971 July 1, 2009 Signatory Authority / Authorized Representative For the purpose of this permit renewal and monthly DMR's (Signatory authority on file per 15ANCAC 8A.0202(b)(5)(B) with DEM Central files) for the West Henderson High School: NPDES#NC0066681 evidenced by the signatures below_ Authorized signature: Trevor McMinn 4a�� C OM01, Operator in Responsible Charge Authorizing Permitee Bo Caldwell :', . Date: tf( Z,& SSW b THE\/ 2020 1-loward Gap Road Hendersonville, INC 29792 plime (929)696-9971 Fax (828)696-8971 Sludge Management and Treatment Description Mr. Bo Caldwell, Trevco and Operator in Responsible Charge, Trevor McMinn (cert.#15084) are providing these reports to assist with the permit renewal package. General information: Facility System Name: West Henderson High School Responsible Entity: Henderson County Board of Education Person in Charge: Bo Caldwell Applicable Permit: NPDES # NCO066681 Description of Treatment Process: A 0.0099 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a septic tank, dosing tank, parallel surface sand filters, tablet chlorination and de -chlorination located at 3600 Haywood Road NC in Henderson County. Sludge Management The accumulation of solids in the septic tank will be judged by core sample and removed if in access of 50% solids to ensure proper operation of the sand beds. The sludge will be hauled by Mike's Septic (a local contractor ) to the MSD facility in Buncombe County for proper disposal. Sludge removal will be performed in the best interest of the facility and the environment. All associated costs of the pumping will be paid by Henderson County Public Schools. About three loads of sludge were removed from the septic tanks before school started to return sludge to a manageable level. Notification: This report will be mailed to Henderson County Public Schools to the attention of Mr. Bo Caldwell and to Mrs. Dina Sprinkle NCDENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch in Raleigh NC. Conclusion: The West Henderson waste treatment facility is well designed considering its age. Every one involved at Henderson County Public Schools should be commended for the care and management of this facility and the environment. Certification:) certify under penalty of law that this report's complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Operator in responsible charge: Date:4/24/10 Tr or McMmn caner, Treveo. ofVArE9 e0� �QG r 0 C Mr. Bo Caldwell Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources March 20, 2008 Senior Director Facilities Management Henderson County Board of Public Education 414 Fourth Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 Dear Mr. Caldwell: Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality p MAR 2 5 2008 G 1-1 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE SUBJECT: Henderson County Board of Public Education Permit No. 066681A01 Transmittal of Approved Plans and Specifications Enclosed is a copy of the plans and specifications, which were approved on February 27, 2008. The subject documents have been stamped "approved" for your records. A copy is also being forwarded to your engineer and to the Asheville Regional Office. The Permittee should retain these documents for the life of the facility. Should you have questions regarding this matter, call me at (919) 715-6221. Sincerely, 1 Ken Pohlig, P.E., Acting Supervisor Design Management Unit MM:kp Enclosures cc: Mr. Jon H. Laughter, P.E., Laughter, Austin and Associates, P.A., Hendersonville ItDWQ�Ashevilire` eg> no a� Cffice Daniel Blaisdell, P.E. Ken Pohlig, P.E. Michelle McKay, E.I. ATC File Construction Grants and Loans Section 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633 Phone: 919-733-69001 FAX: 919-715-62291 Internet: www.nccgl.net An Equal Opporlunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper None rthCarohna ;Vaturally 11L TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS West Henderson High School Gravity Sewer Modification and Modification to Wastewater Treatment System OFF NC191 FOR Henderson County Board of Public Education HENDERSONCOUNTY JOB NO. 07-156 l`f August 13, 2007 PREPARED BY: LAUGHTER, AUSTIN AND ASSOCIATES, P.A. 131 Fourthaggaue East Hendersonv°olina 28792 t a. ° ova. �as� B 14 2008 I` B A JOI'�� f L� . �� DER PRO FE S S fOiI� AEI WEER N.C. 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WATS (800)951=2105 50 OF W A rF� � r February 27, 2008 Mr. Bo Caldwell Senior Director Facilities Management Henderson County Board of Public Education 414 Fourth Avenue West Henderson, North Carolina 28739 SUBJECT: Dear Mr. Caldwell: Mi ael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality �1 ,MAR - 3 2008 WATER QUALITY S--CTIny ASHIEVILIF REr:_n";1' n{ _ICE J Authorization to Construct A to C No. 066681AOI Henderson County Board of Public Education West Henderson High School Henderson County A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received October 29, 2007, 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 construction of modifications to the existing 0.0099 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into Mill Pond Creek River in the French Broad Basin. This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications: Installation of two (2) 3,000 gallon septic tanks, and a four foot diameter precast manhole, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NCO066681 issued December 15, 2005, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0066681. 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 Water Quality. 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. 011CNorthCarolina ,1latiimlly North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwateroualitv.org 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 �^�n I An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper �-UV� Mr. Caldwell February 27, 2008 Page 2 The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828) 296-4500, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. 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 Pennit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to: Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633. 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 T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the facility. During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times, and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES Permit. You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts. Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all applicable permits from the State. Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. Mr. Caldwell February 27, 2008 Page 3 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 Ken Pohlig, P.E. at telephone number (919) 715-6221. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins MM:kp cc: Mr. Jon H. Laughter, P.E., Laughter, Austin and Associates, P.A., Hendersonville Henderson County Health Department ��1"�,,tihe�:i�lol� l�eg'�%'c�' �l Q:ffie •, Su��ace pia er I�a�i�t ac �oi�. Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Daniel Blaisdell, P.E. Point Source Branch, NPDES Program Ken Pohlig, P.E. Michelle McKay, E.I. ATC File Henderson County Board ublic Education A To C No. 06668IA01 February 27, 2008 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 modifications and improvements to the West Henderson High School WWTP, located on Haywood Road in Henderson County for Henderson County Board of Public Education, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Installation of two (2) 3,000 gallon septic tanks, and a four foot diameter precast manhole, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. Signature Registration No. Date Send to: Construction Grants & Loans DENR/DWQ 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 Nortn Carolina Division Of Water Quality Construction Grants & Loans Section OCI 2`17) 2007 Authorization To Construct (ATC) Application F0,trn (To Be Used On and After August 1, 2007) T I oil A I K "n-il Date: 10/16/2007 V Permittee/Owner Name: Henderson Countv Board of Professional Engineer of Record: Jon H. Laughter Public Education Contact Person: Bo Caldwell Engineering Firm: Laughter, Austin and Associates, PA Address: 414 Fourth Ave. West Address: 131 Fourth Ave. East Hendersonville, NC 28739 Hendersonville, NC 28792 Telephone Number: (828) 388-0271 Telephone Number: (828)692-9089 Please Note: The following items and information must be Information Is submitted to be considered a complete application Provided Remarks/Explanation package. If any applicable item is missing the package will 0 be returned as incomplete. 1 Letter of request for ATC from Permittee/Owner or Z enclosed authorized agent with written authorization. 2 Brief description of the proposed project. Z see Attachment 'Project Narrative' 3 Complete copy of the NPDES permit or public notice of Z enclosed a draft NPDES permit. 4 Design capacity in Million Gallons per Day (MGD). Z 0.0099 MGD If new or expanding design capacity is greater than or 5 equal to 0.5 MGD, include a copy of Finding Of No El n/a Significant Impact (FNSI). Two sets of plans: signed, sealed, and dated by a NC 6 Professional Engineer and stamped "Final Drawing - enclosed Not Released For Construction". 7 Two sets of technical specifications: signed, sealed, Z enclosed and dated by a NC Professional Engineer. Two sets each of process, design, buoyancy, and 8 hydraulic profile calculations: signed, sealed, and dated E] n/a by a NC Professional Engineer. 9 Hydraulic profile and a flow schematic with sizes of Z enclosed major components on 81/2" X 11" paper. Documentation that a Soil & Erosion Control permit 10 application has been submitted to the Division of Land ❑ n/a Resources. Residuals Management Plan for all new or expanding 11 facilities producing residuals, or when modifying El n/a residual facilities. 12 1 Construction Sequence Plan for all modifications. Z see Attachm't 'Construction Sequence' `Please Note: The following items information must be Information Is submitted to be considered a complete application Provided Remarks/Explanation package. If any applicable item is missing the package will be returned as incomplete. 13 110 volt GFCI receptacle and potable water source El n/a included on plans. 14 Hydrogeologic information must be provided if a ❑ n/a potential for groundwater contravention exists. 15 For abandonment of WWTPs: a statement that the El n/a facility will be properly disconnected. 16 All property lines, construction easements, permanent ® see plan easements, and ROW shown. 17 All wells within 200 feet of project shown. ❑ n/a 18 All houses and places of public assembly within 100 ❑ n/a feet shown. Wetlands, watercourses, and drainage features within 19 50 feet of all wastewater treatment or storage facilities ® see plan shown. 20 Identify on the plans each water body's watershed ® see plan classification. 21 Plan sheets for all applicable disciplines. ® enclosed 22 Reliability per NCAC 2T .0505 (1). ❑ n/a 23 Identify 100 year flood elevation on plans. ❑ n/a 100yr Flood El. across NC191 24 North arrow on each plan sheet. 25 Horizontal and vertical control. 26 Subsurface investigation for new structures. j ❑ n/a Municipal/Public Facilities, also include the following: Engineer's Certification signed, sealed, and dated by 27 the Engineer Of Record stating that the project ❑ complies with G.S. 133-3. 28 Minority Business Forms for Local Government ❑ Projects. 29 Minority Business Guide. ❑ 30 Dispute Resolution with mediation for Local ❑ Governments. 31 Contract Duration included. ❑ Projects funded through CG&L must include the 32 Submittal Checklist, found under Plans & ❑ Specificiations at: http://www.nccgl.net/Engineering/plans.htmi Jon H. Laughter Donald J. Austin Thomas P. Welbourn James D. Chambless, Sr. Project : Project Number: Owner/Developer: LL,rhter, Austin and Associates, L .A. Engineering • Planning • Land Surveying 131 FOURTH AVENUE EAST HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28792 (828)692-9089 Fax (828) 693-8822 WATS 1-800-858-LAND PROJECT NARRATIVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM- PERMIT MODIFICATION NPDES Permit NCO066681 to serve West Henderson High School located on NC191 (Haywood Road) LAA07-156 Henderson County Board of Public Education Address: 414 Fourth Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 Telephone: (828) 697-4733 8.14.07 Description: This proposed Minor PERMIT MODIFICATION to the existing wastewater treatment system is being planned at the West Henderson High School. This proposed modification serves to allow flow equalization with the pre-treatment side of the system. The existing septic tank does not screen all solids from the system process and allows solids to enter the existing dual sand filter unit which appears on the surface of the sand filters. This modification will provide additional pre-treatment by installing two 3000 gallon septic tanks in line upstream to the existing septic tank. The permitted daily flow of 0.0099 MGD will NOT be affected by this permit modification. The area surrounding the proposed septic tanks will be cleared, grubbed, graded, and seeded and enclosed within a security fence. A 4ft diameter precast manhole may be installed to allow an easy method of connecting the two new septic tanks into service with minimal flow interruption. AUG 28 2007 narrSEWER07156WestHigh.doc CowsTF#,V-, /'w���,��R i 4�°i7� i l 0A EC f 6 PROJECT NARRATIVE, continued Wastewater Treatment System- Permit Modification NPDES Permit No. NCO066681 West Henderson High School Henderson County Board of Public Education Page-2- August 14, 2007 LAA Job No. 07-156 In General; The installation of the proposed modification is expected to begin shortly after all approvals and permits have been issued and "authorization to start" has been issued. This modification will be installed in accordance with all local and state regulations by a N.C. licensed utility contractor. Laughter, Austin and Associates, P.A. (Consulting Engineers) shall provide installation inspection services during the construction and installation process and provide completion certification when completed. cc: Project File narrSEW ER07156WestHig h.doc PRE-TREATMENT KISTING DSING EXISTING CAMBER SEPTIC TANK TOP 509.0 _, _,,.. _m.. TOp..611.0 16,000 e.o• depth GAL 16,000 3.5' depth GAL 500.0 n FLOW Z 3000 GAL 3000 GAL 503.5 504.0 NEW SEPTIC TANKS 00 SS 0 i z� Ld O z a Ld z Ld I O z Q c� V) x Ld TOP 517. EMH TOP 523.4 FLOW CH]F--'MA7['IC D SCALE CU LATI ON S DARD 4' DIA. MANHOLE 6,361.05 LBS BUOYANCY FORCES: i)= 8,508 LBS f LBS. -T FORCE= 6,361 LBS SIST FORCE= 9.913 LBS N WASTEWATER FROM SCHOOL FACILITIES MINOR PERMIT MODIFICATION MODIFICATION TO EXISTING (PERMITTED) WASTEWATER TREATMENT ,FE& ,,4,,g008 NPDES Permit NCO066681 AR® ,,� West Henderson High School Z'Sp, Henderson County Henderson County Boded m 4 L of Public educa ion Y4 6 a `✓est Henderson High 5choo/ MINOR PERMIT � A MODIFICATION REVISION; FEB. 14, 2008 REVISION; JAN. 29, 2008 FINAL DRAWING PLEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION JOB NO. 07-156 HENDER50N/1LLE TWF. I HENDER50N COUNTY, N.C. LAU( HTER, AU5771V AND A550CIATE5, P.A. 131 FOURTH AVENUE V5T HENDER50N/ILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 20792 (929) 692— 90,99 CREW CHIEF XXX (CHECKED BY DATE SHEET NEI. DRAWN BY XXX C00RD. FILE 07156 SCALE 1" .= 100 FT. XIXXIO6 5 OF 6 XXXXXX XXXX -- 07156 TAX PARCEL NUMBER 9650-16-3725 w J O 2 Z Q d H X w FLOW a o 0 z EMH TOP 503 � � W 0 V � I rho doa nl I n n M 800 GAL � a Q w 493.0 z z - - �Q EXISTING CHLORINATOR w:D DECHLORINATOR 0-O EXISTING DUAL SAND FILTER TOP 509.0 so�.4 2,714 SF 5C JL l uV V N071 BUOYANCY C PRECAST STF BUOYANCY CALCULATIONS 3000 GAL PRECAST SEPTIC TANK LIFTING FORCES: 84.5 SQ.FT. X 6.667 FT X 62.4 LBS= 35,154 LBS BUOYANCY RESISTANCE TO LIFTING FORCES: BASE WEIGHT- 127.5 SQ.FT. X 0.666 FT X 150 LBS= 12,737 LBS SOIL WEIGHT- 84.5 SQ.FT. X 3 FT X 85 LBS= 21,547 LBS APPROX. WEIGHT OF EMPTY TANK= 10,000 LBS (DRY) 12,737 (BASE) + 21,547 (SOIL) + 10,000 (DRY WETWELL)= 44,284 LBS BUOYANCE RESULTS: LIFT FORCE= 35,154 . LBS RESIST FORCE= 44,284 LBS LIFTING FORCES: 101.94 CU.FT. X 62.4 LBS/ RESISTANCE TO LIFT MANHOLE WEIGHT- (DRY WI PRECAST MANHOLE (3 SEC - PRECAST INVERT= 1,040 LE COVER= 150 LBS. RING= 215 LBS. TOTAL MANHOLE WEIGHT <, SOIL WEIGHT - MINIMAL (NOT CONSIDERED) BUOYANCE RESULTS: NOT 5EE: FF)2 v PROW57-IN, 40 UTFALL Permitted) Henderson County Board of Public Education WASTEWATER ,,,,TREATMENT ` N Ytl 5/17- 2, 3 & 4 E/VLA�2C�ENJEIyr e e erso7l High 5choo/- -4 WASTEWATER e ORIGIN ` ® / Henderson County Board of Public Education ®. R N e h JOB NO. 07-156 i `'��Qe�rTrrrr►►,er m am ` o a A a • m 06 2009 a - ! ° � m a!°'iFiE638D'�9i4P FINAL DRAWING NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION A f E® IS 11008 MINOR PERMIT MODIFICATION MODIFICATION TO EXISTING (PERMITTED) WASTEWATER TREATMENT NPDES Permit NCO066661 West Henderson High School Henderson County Henderson County Board of Public Education West Henderson High 5choo/ PROJECT MAP MOON; R& 14.20M MM90W im n, 200E F/fNVZZ ffiffM 7WP. 100MON L19!/ V N.0 IAUVreW, AU577N AND A55OC47r-% P.A. 131 FOURTH AVENUE rAsr HEN MONM14 NORTH C490UW1 26792 (020) 692-9009 QSV O@F Q®®w M MTE 94T M REW5ED. 10-17-07 JOB NO. 07-156 � W* —xMe At 04 07 IN�� � � �� � Off• mod- � i �,• 0 0 N. � �0 a Henderson Count y Bodrd o f Public Educd f ion Install NEW Chotnllnk 1 Security Fence Install NEW 'Cut—Int 4' dla. Precast Ma hale 3.5 I e I-, s �� 9'�ES w 3 :5)34-7,,537.8 cyement 533.537.8 532.6 Qhe3 L/p 537.2 y'SES S1 ' M/H ® 535.a sc° Top — 595 B + 532.4 1pux9fNG f Henderson High School JOB NO. 07-156 MINOR PERMIT MODIFICATION FEB V4,208, r, C�����spf Henderson County Board •®�� SS! °° � �p�A of Public Education e.5t Henderson High School — ® G e 4.056 MINOR PERMIT � m IV .. MODIFICATION 1L• '•gay 10 ,`!0 �11"'RE`WIS N; JAN. 29, 2008 REVISION; 10-17-07 FINAL DRAWING RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION JOB NO. 07-156 MODIFICATION TO EXISTING (PERMITTED) WASTEWATER TREATMENT NPDES Permit NCO066681 West Henderson High School Henderson County HE1VDER50NV7LLE TWF. I HENDER50N COUNTY, N.C. LAUGHTER, AU5TIN AND A550CIATE5, P.A. 131 FOURTH AVENUE ZA5T HENDER50NVIL4E, NORTH CAROLINA 29792 (929) 692- 9099 CREW CHIEF DJA CHECKED BY DATE SHEET NO. DRAWN BY JDC SCALE 1" = 100 Fj. X/XX/06 Z OF 8 COORD. FILE 07156 DRAWING FILE 07156 FLOOD MAP PANEL NUMBER TAX PARCEL NUMBER XXXXXX XXXX 9650-16-3725 / / u / 10.14 EXISTING TABLET CHLORINATOR CHLORINE TANK TABLET DECHLORINATOR DECLORINATION TANK M/H rop — 509.2 N o / / O U T F L + 500,0 N 5 4 / / o (Permit�d) 505,9 N 1 7,4 s7 + 5pg 4 rn 509gg.9 S lz�R 0% 0.9 / o 999.3 / IP% / 7 15 JM 7 + 509.2 % 0 EIP 1 +k 509.7 /+ +\+ / +i i ohs \+�s�, G�^X y, + 9$ s + I\ \ +\ oG'1s +\ Proposed 6" PVC Tank 11jr 9{ From NEW Septic Tank it` \ \ + f Exat'g.Septic Tank i + I 0 \ RADIUS Clear and Grub ;tii:' Woods k Underbrush Install Proeosad 3000 Gal Polyethylene E'6 \ Septic Tanks (NORWcSCO_) i 2 Required (Install IN—U E) • W ro \ Proposed 6' PVC Sewer Line f'l From NEW MH to NEW Septic Tank F.Wr ,, See Shee- �'� Plan EnlC- O �,• ~' Henderson County Board �• of Public Education W / I No Chainlink rice . NEW 'Cut —In' Precast Manhole 17.0 0.00 JT 0.00 2 Specs: STD. Precast Manhole Concrete Standard 4ft Diameter Manhole with Monolithic Base Slab Meet or Exceed following specs Manhole: ASTM C-478—Latest and AASHTO M199 Flat Top: ASTM A-165 (Steel) Gasket: ASTM C-361 Supplier: D&M Concrete, A Division of Oldcastle Precast East 1 EA.— 24" USF 577 Ring & BI Cover US Foundry & Mfg. Corp. Material Specs: ASTM—A48 Class 30B Gray Iron Ring & Cover 1 EA.— Secondary Pour Precast Invert D&M Concrete Material Specs: Equal to Precast Manhole N \ZIP 526,6 O� 530 8 s Specs: 3000 Gallon Septic Tanks Precast Concrete 4000 PSI 3000 Gal, H-20 Bridge Loading Reinforcing 2 Required (Install IN —LINE) 2 EA.— SRTC—STB920-3000 4 EA.— 24" Vulcan V-1384 Ring & Cover Tank Risers constructed to grade by Contractor Supplier: Stay —Right Tank Company Inc. Precast Concrete Products P.O. Box 58659, Raleigh, NC 27658 1-919-876-8600 Other Suppliers: MODIFICATION TO EXISTING (PERMITTED) WASTEWATER TREATMENT NPDES Permit NCO066681 West Henderson High School Henderson County Hender5on County Board of Public Education Henderson High 5choo/ PLAN ENLARGEMENT REVISION; FEB 14, 2008 2'O - 5 3 3 8 REVISION; JAN. 29, 2008 REVISION; 10-17-07 ?AWING )R CONSTR�T��`11."T N e ;AO FEB 14 2008 0 0 NO. 4066 (Vw \ s HE1VDE2501VWLLE TWP. I HE1VD9,MN COUNTY, N.C. I LAUGHTM, AU5TIN AND A550C1ATE5, P.A. 131 FOURTH A149NUE E45T HENDER50N/ILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 29792 6909) 692- 90,99 CREW CHIEF DJA CHECKED BY JHL DATE I SHEET NEI. DRAWN BY JDC SCALE 1.. = 50 f7 6/13/07 3 Op' g COORD. FILE 07156 DRAWING FILE 07156 FLOOD MAP PANEL NUMBER TAX PARCEL NUMBER XXXXXX XXXX 9650-16-3725 + 509` 509,7 See Sheet-4 N /+ +\ Flow Schematic S \ -K 505.3 \��� \ . F,p O �A� +\� �\ s C� + L S Proposed 6" PVC Sewer 4Line From NEW Septic Tank to\+ / Exst'a.Septic Tank \ + HORIZONTAL CONTROL: APPROX. LAT 35°22'03"N LONG. 82°30'58"W Install NE + � 513,6 Security p� \ �14 , 4 s �� \ \ +_ TOP 3�\ Clear and Grub Woods & Underbru Install Proposed --f 3000 Gal Each Precast Concrete Septic Tanks- 2 Required (Install IN —LINE) Proposed 6" PVC Sewer Line I From NEW MH to NEW Septic Tank COMPONENT VOLUMES: SEPTIC TANK: 16,000 GAL. DOSING TANK: 16,000 GAL. SAND FILTER: 2,714 SF CHLORINATION TANK: 800 GAL. DECHLORINATION TANK: 800 GAL. INV INV 518.5 8'619 Top M/ 523.4 Inv - 515.4 ZX15TIM7 Z� 00 a FINAL I NOT RELEASED I MINOR PERMIT MODIFICATION MODIFICATION TO EXISTING (PERMITTED) WASTEWATER TREATMENT NPDES Permit NCO066681 West Henderson High School Henderson County Henderson Count Board of Public Education West Hender.5on High 5choo/ MINOR PERMIT MODIFICATION 1�1+1 1Ai f,p � P � � e A 6 D DETAILS REVISION; FEB 14, 2008 REVISION; JAN. 29, 2008 HENDER5ONKLLE W. I HENDE125ON COUNTY, N.C. I LAUGHTER, AU57IN AND A550CIATE5, P.A. 131 FOURTH AVENUE 615T HE1VDER50NV1LLE, NORTH CAR00VA 29792 (828) 692- 9099 CREW CHIEF XXX (CHECKED BY I DATE I SHEET NO. FINAL DRAWING DRAWN BY XXX SCALE 1„ = 100 XIXXIO6 6 OF e NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION COORD. FILE 07156 DRAWING FILE 07156 JOSNO. 07-156 FLOOD MAP PANEL NUMBER TAX PARCEL NUMBER XXXXXX XXXX 9650-16-3725 El 'd ...... . ... . . . . ........... Df%TIE..Ilk.... ........... SKEET MQ. -C H r o M y 71ATV ............... . . ........... . . . ............. .. . ......... j03 No— . ........ . ......... ................ . 42" -f- r - ' t i jlA)U CAI P L j% P. Z" W. YAM V-13M 1:17 CrA .1y,mr, h qv#:f tc " ff Hmwn 6 by Glitractor 72cm ioleg T 67" WIII Lmv%LL .46 SECTION TWIMU P ra-C as- C Drkc reke P rod jol sL PLOI Pt ara (919% cxn-swo CONCRETE: 4000 'PST At 24 Dayr. R3TNFIDR0TNCt IFFFIC Bridge Loading I: FfiE�.A$- MaB�CI£S ARE FAq%rA Fr - • • TO MEAT. OR'EXCEED THE FDLLP' NC, •• •;PECFIC;.TIONS: :. . -� hi AHtt�' :ASTM C-47A-l.ATFST. • 'L4'A:L STELL ASYM A Cis ESA_E'STE1: AS71.1 A• 015 •' i .. CAC•KET:-' ' ASTM •C' 39: AKO C 443 !'• 2. '.::..L pIPE•OPENMGS ARE OAST CR'I;ORiC TG OEFLECTIOAS 'FVO F,I.FVATICNS. •SFECI'IEf,•'OK COhTP'.Li PLANS F.^.AJTRn?:TCR TO 3ECL°Y STEP LCIC 7ON.,• .. •1' TFiAN9 i1^J1 3E"Y+EEN PIPE .O1AW[ 1. :7 2j ! ••r .. IS•N�CIU?f0jTLT AVAILA91_E. .PIPE DGOT/ ,"I• •AM11EL W i !•'' /'• OVUM1•aE' G?PiH IMN OUP 11EIDi7 - /2: W.:P' �" e' S.sFEL_�.•.: . a I] ]'ra ,n '1.] 1"1 •1a. - t! FULL- '49 1 .1.3w 11i ! .f- '�. 1 .� i I .. I..: -d I W/2. NIL 1' '�• ]3 D➢El Y. ATC ' +' ]I : A'-L:R ii� . dV •9.Ifn • '1 .I, s._!E -MCC WALL-PIK 04C/04• D'.I.ECTaI'i . . • ... I ANGLES MI%L NOT PERLDT TN• _ SIEA LaI-D vdCYE•I;1NVERT 6.0hFl;VRaneN°. .. - •2' • W:I.GNT LISTED N RMANt 04-T. U0347 .. .:: _� .' OTi �, wry :. • • •"M7 hw IS TOIACJJE VdAFCU BASE 5_0011. -:A . r, ..SYA.Ti•DA•9G'FALL'•. ' ACROSS . 'L-• GOVZtACTOR`TO.MAHr, • . . FINAL ?OJLSTMENT�' •. .• 'AND tl' 'N. : • .SEdONDAR.Y' POUR. . PRECAST;:INVERT. ' -.�.DkY~CDNCIlET$, w.clrl®owror�aencAir>a rBensr Gn ' ' , .. .mp araenmxe wc'........ .. wu.ur •r '!:/14 Mv'i.o • l S;e%m� . Nt O:NwF•w:a• .. axis twj..•7.4. - .. . 70 MINOR PERMIT MODIFICATION MODIFICATION TO EXISTING (PERMITTED) WASTEWATER TREATMENT NPDES Permit NCO066681 West Henderson High School Henderson County Henderson Countr Board of Public'Educafon West Henderson High 5choo/ MINOR PERMIT MODIFICATION �11 TnnTFTEy,1)" yo a V.�`i d<� V �OAo � O G D = 0.4066 e= d1 FEB 14 2ry EroLLiL�� DETAILS REVISION; FEB 14, 2008 REVISION; JAN. 29, 2008 HENDER50NKLLE 7WP. HENDEi2501V COUNTY, N. G LAUGHTER, AU5TIN AND A550CIATE5, P.A. 131 FOURTH AVENUE eA5T HENDER5ONV1LLE, NORTH CAROLINA 2,9792 (928) 692- 9099 CREW CHIEF XXX CHECKED BY DATE SHEET N13, FINAL DRAWING NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION DRAWN BY COORD. FILE XXX SCALE I " = 100 FT X/XX/06 7 OF 8 07156 DRAWING FILE 07156 JO8NO. 07- 1 56 FLOOD MAP PANEL NUMBER TAX PARCEL NUMBER XXXXXX XXXX i 9650-16-3725 I : HnTE5 1�. OFtCAS" -MA.N 40L-5 .ARL F,4f3?Iv,A1Ew rr__T OR EXCCf.b•-1hr: FOLLoffin- • spr :4 ANHGLE:' AST►1 C 476-CATFST 7 WALL S DEL:' A3T�1 So SE STEEL: nST%1 -vie r r6T: MID: f+aTM A-Bi.5s(aT?Ekt COLPOLYMP ROLYHOF. fLEN= HV-fQRQ D.' STEPS. -ETINQ .. ASTM-47?-I.&TE'sL �J ' 9:0., ' �- RADE AIN .. I 9. AL_ F~ +_•L'Enr:�45'Rk_ '`JSaT'Tc; •'F'�G L05, CEFLECF GINS km W4rVATtCh1i y I PCC FI%C Oda CONTRACT PL45. , 4. MANhOL_ ElTV CAW BE .YAIEC AS fi y t ' 5. STEPS 01.7R F.FF1UFNT SINE. , E 4+' 5. 'OF-_41tiC; Ih TtI.E FILAT Co-? CAN R_ CAST•:ECCEt4TRXti 0F: u04ENTPC Cf, T CAST 5PE" -D MEh13101%19. a',i _ ' LARGE HGL� 'vR 'LIFTING 9E-1'YE ' Qm Ha F. bag NC 3F?QT.R4J �F- a� =-IR4UGF• MANHOLE rr 'P�RfjF1tiE'ti1Viv7 �_T41_ a i N. -c, ' :1 W t STAN DAR BASE f. rSTAIN DAn H''I IDHT (FT.) � ' WEI +iT LEIS) • ' : 1,�r'� s,w15 3 rj'jka �,.I-r••h x.•,;-�,+r aSv�r +;i:�,a,r '�. ; r ; •..s _rem .. 45. I ' 1 .' 41 9.334 •3,5B7 •' },619 •.:r"r . BASE 2.7�}1 '.2.Sb 2.�? 3 UP 4.nl: WI,L4', STANDARD V .- DIIA 1�ETE • _4�ANIi OLE ' MTH 9ONOUTHIC BASE' LA. 0 "A ZPM:Wbll 61"=C�= rttac,rsr.. 'T.LI CAR lion 611aE11a1 W[ 7.'UMM ZRW . JsIN: x' wn 1L141Edll--iial ■ MY3 (110fim-ug57 ■A78 -.U' i1fiL•2•15 MINOR PERMIT MODIFICATION MODIFICATION TO EXISTING (PERMITTED) WASTEWATER TREATMENT NPDES Permit NCO066661 West Henderson High School Henderson County Henderson County Board of Public education West Henderson High 5choo/ MINOR PERMIT MODIFICATION FEB 14 2000 `yygrurenrrrr om e o. s � A e a 0. 066 P�Psee Y. L 6e�fGddiYa669c0 DETAILS REVISION; FEB 14, 2008 REVISION; JAN. 29, 2008 HENDER50NWLLE TWP. HENDER50N COUNTY, N.C. LAUGHTER, AU5TIN AND A550CIATE5, P.A. 1,51 FOURTH AVENUE eA5T HENDER50NVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 29792 (929) 692- 90,09 CREW CHIEF XXX CHECKED BY I DATE SHEET NO. FINAL DRAWING NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION DRAWN BY xxx SCALE I" = 100 PT. xixxios a OF e COORD. FILE 07156 DRAWING FILE 07156 JOB NO. 07-156 FLOOD NEL NUMBER TAX PARCEL NUMBER XXXXXX XXXX 1 9650-16-3725 '.ti}itili75f2'f� tj to AL.H,It f:.1 SlJ15Fi10E T. r T T 1-1v11�TE hl A,� :'' .S�IwI—Ik4r? ' LASS' ' 5t�13. C:P,.'�Y. iFiON.� . .._.mot . 10. L Z -- ' pauv _ . N Sheet 5 v- Schematic ,7 9.2 509.7 + MODIFICATION TO EXISTING (PERMITTED) WASTEWATER TREATMENT NPDES Permit NCO066681 West Henderson High School Henderson County Henderson County Board of Public Education West Henderson High 5choo/ PLANT ENLARGEMENT REVISION; FEB 14, 2008 REVISION; JAN. 29, 2008 REVISION; 10-17-07 FEB 14 2008 0, 9 L _ o a' LAa d`,,``,. 0. 07-156 HENDe25ONWLLZ 7WP. I HENDER508 COUNTY, N.C. LAUGH_ TER, AU5TIN AND A550CIATE5, P.A. 131 FOURTH AVENUE eA5T HENDER5ONKLLE, NORTH CAROLINA 29792 (19219) 692- 9099 CREW CHIEF DJA ICHECKED BY JHL I DATE I SHEET NO. DRAWN BY JDC COORD, FILE 07156 FLOOD MAP PANEL NUMBER xxxxxx xxxx SCALE 1" - 50 t-T6/131071 ¢ OF 6 _.... _ _..- • --- 07156 TAX PARCEL NUMBER 9650-16-3725 v SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No IF YES, SOC NUMBER ' TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT WATER QUALITY SECTION ATTENTION: Dana Bolden DATE: April 17, 1995 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION COUNTY. Henderson PERMIT NUMBER Nc00666al PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and Address: West Henderson High School 414 Fourth Avenue West Hendersonville, NC 28739 2. Date of Investigation: November 22,-1994 3. Report Prepared By: Paul White 4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Jack Robertson 704-697-499.2 5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of Hwy 280 and Hwy 191 at Mills River, go south on Hwy 191 (Haywood Road) for 3.2 miles to the. entrance to the school on the left. Proceed to the north east corner of the school, through the gate and proceed down -the drive for 500' to the north west to the treatment facility. The discharge point is located 300' to the north of the sand filter. 6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points: Latitude: 350 22' 04" Longitude: 820 31' 04" Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map. U.S.G.S. Quad No. F8SE U..S.G.S. Quad Name Horse Shoe Page 1 7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? X Yes No If No, explain: 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): 100i slopes, sand filter not in flood plain. Chlorine contact may be subject to local flooding. 9. Location of nearest dwelling: >200 feet 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT Mill Pond Creek a. Classification: C b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 04-03-02 C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Receiving stream has 7Q10 of 0.1 cfs, wooded buffers, moderate development. Downstream uses include aquatic and wildlife propagation, fishing. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted 0.0099 MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity) b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater Treatment facility? 0.0099 mgd C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity 0.0099 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 treatment consists of a septic tank, dual dosing siphons,_ a - dual sand filter, a gravity outfall line to'a tablet chlorinator, a 748 gal. chlorine contact tank, tablet dechlorinator, and a 748 gal. dechlorination tank. f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: n/a g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: ammonia, chlorine, cleaning chemicals, chemistry lab waste. Page 2 h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): n/a in development approved should be required not needed 2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: none specified. a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM Permit Number Residuals Contractor Telephone Number b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER C. Landfill: d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):, 3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): I 4. SIC Codes(s): 8211 Primary 03 Secondary Main Treatment.Unit Code: 4407 PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)? 2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: none 3. Important SOC, UOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please indicate) n/a 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: not likely to be feasible due to insufficient area. Connection to Regional Sewer System: none available Subsurface: not likely to be feasible due to land area required. Other disposal options: 5. Other Special Items: PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that the permit be renewed as requested. WM�� W Signature of Report. Preparer r ater Quality Regional Supervisor Date r Page 4 ATTACHMENT B -1- FACT SHEET FOR WASTELOAD ALLOCATIONS Request #6060 Facility Name :HENDERSON CO. BOE/WEST HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL NPDES No. :NC0066681 Type of Waste :100 % DOMESTIC Facility Status :EXISTING Permit Status :RENEWAL Receiving Stream :UT MILL POND CREEK Stream Classification:C Subbasin :040302 County :HENDERSON Regional Office :ARO Requestor :WIGGINS Date of Request 2/15/91 Topo Quad :F8SE Stream Characteristics: USGS # Estimated Date 2/86 Drainage Area: 0.2 sq.mi. Summer 7Q10: 0.1 cfs Winter 7Q10: 0.11 cfs Average Flow: 0.4 cfs 30Q2: cfs Wasteload Allocation Summary (approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.) f1 FACILITY REQUESTING RENEWAL OF EXISTING LIMITS. RECOMMEND RENEWAL OF CJ EXISTING LIMITS WITH TOXICITY LIMITS OR NH3 CHOICE LIMIT TO PROTECT UT MILL POND CREEK FROM AMMONIA TOXICITY. FACILITY SHOULD BE GIVEN OPTION TO CHOOSE WHICH LIMITS THEY WANT. FACILITY WILL BE SENT ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER CONCERNING CHLORINE TOXICITY. Special Scheduled Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers: 91 Recommended by:ADate: i- Reviewed by Instream Assess ent: Q, Date --� , 5 Regional or: `.Jd Date:sz 9 U Permits & En eering: Date: J UN 0 6 1,991 R -- C E I V E RETURN TO TECHNICAL SERVICES BY: `r mer Quslity $R-'Uoe mm 1 3 ,gT Asheville Regional Office Ashevilllt, Nofih Carolina Existing Limits Wasteflow (MGD): BODS (mg/1) : NH3N (mg/1) : DO (mg/1): TSS (mg/1) : Fecal Coliform (/100 ml): PH (SU) : Oil & Grease (mg/1): TP (mg/1) : TN (mg/1): Toxicity: Recommended Limits -2- CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS Monthly Average Summer/Winter 0.0099 30 NR NR 30 200 Daily Maximum 6-9 / V' v Existing with NH3 Choice Limit Toxicity Test Summer Winter Wasteflow (MGD): 0.0099 0.0099' 0.0099 BOD5 (mg/1) : 30 30 30 NH3N (mg/1): nr 6 13 DO (mg/1): nr nr nr TSS (mg/1) : 30 30 30 Fecal Coliform (/100 ml): 200 200 200 .PH (SU) : 6-9 6-9 6-9 Oil & Grease (mg/1): TP (mg/1) : TN (mg/1) : /3 Toxicity: CHRONIC/CERIO/QRTRLY @_,L6S N INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS: Upstream: N Location: Donwstream: N Location: Limits Changes Due To: Parameter(s) Affected Instream Data r Ammonia Toxicity NH3/y(� v,,�r Chlorine Nutrient Sensitive Waters HQW //,, �S � / O/' ��'✓ New 7Q10 flow data (�7 I Special Modeling Studies " New facility information Other 1) Or2 �~ FECAL COLIFORM LIMIT CHANGED DUE TO NEW WQ STANDARD 2) NH3 LIMIT DETERMINED BASED ON TOTAL LOADING ASSIMILATIVE CAP CITY 2Iv IN MILL POND CREEK, INCLUDING INTERACTION WITH RUGBY JUNIOR HIGH. J�/1 (exp-lanation of any modifications to past modeling analysis including new flows, rates, field data, interacting discharges, etc.) �'2 aa a- 1.U/S9 Facility Name ('1AT7— /h6wjs�q Ift &/-/ JGffryL 11crinit 1Y /'VGyO 666,;?/ CHRONIC TOXICITY TESTING REQUIREMENT (QR"1RLY) 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 Cetiodaphnia 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 _j3 To (defined as treatment two in: the North Carolina procedure - document).. The permit holder shall perform r r -monitoring using this procedure'to establish compliance'�Vith the permit condition. The. fast test will be performed after thirty days from . issuance of-p ihisearnit during the months of AIR Jl/G 067,-,5t1l . 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 Diseharget&nitodng Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code TGMB..*Additionally, DEM Form AT 1(original) is to be sent to thefollowing 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 chemical/physical measurements performed in -association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose(response data. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream. Should 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 die 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, sliall 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. 7QI0 0-/ cfs Permited Flow o,00 ff MG IWC% /3 Basin & Sub -basin feQVL Receiving Stream JTM/z-` Pa.✓D County Mcwdaz-y-1 Recommended by: '.*Chronic Toxicity (Cenodapltni:t) P/F :it 4? 0cT i ----.---------__�1�, Scc I ,.,t - Condition il® NCDENR FIL North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor Mr. Bo Caldwell, Senior Director Henderson County Board of Education 414 Fourth Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 Dear Mr. Caldwell: Director April 2, 2013 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2013-LV-0202 Permit No. NCO066681 West Henderson High School WWTP Henderson County Secretary A review of West Henderson High School's WWTP monitoring report for December 2012 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 12/19/2012 400 #/100ml 640 #/100ml Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, itis not requested that a response be submitted. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section t-. � 1`fll��lXA�h'�llle�Files�.,�r� DWQ Central Files Trevor McMinn/ ORC S:\SWP\Henderson\WastewaterWinors\West Henderson High School 66681\NOV-2013-LV-0202.doc one NorthCarolina ,Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.newaterauality.org FAX (828)299-7043 Aj'A NC®ENR FILE North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources - - Divisoli"ofi-Water"Quality -- �"-`�- ---- --- - Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary March 11, 2013 Bo Caldwell Henderson County Board Of Education 414 Fourth Ave W Hendersonville NC 28793 SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection West Henderson High School Permit No: NCO066681 Henderson County Dear Mr Caldwell: Enclosed please find a copy of the compliance sampling inspection conducted on February 27, 2013. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0066681. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at: 296-4500. Sincerely, Katherine Jimison Chemistry Technician III Enclosure cc: Trevor McMinn, ORC Central Files 'WA :Oy�r e ` 4 S:\SWP\Henderson\Wastewater\Minors\West Henderson High School 66681\CSI.66681.02-27-2013.docx SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 One Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX:.828 299-7043 NorthCarolina Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org Natujullff United States Environmental Protection Agency E�] /� Washington, D.C. 20460 A Form Approved. r OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Comiaiiance inspectmnn Report Approval expires 8-31-98 J - Section A. National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 15 I 31 NCO066681 111 121 13/02/27 117 18I S I •19I S I 20I II Remarks 21IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII'�I16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ---------Reserved------- 67I 169 70I 4 I 71 I I 72I N I t_ 73I I �__I174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date West Henderson High School 07:55 AM 13/02/27 10/12/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 3600 Haywood Rd Hendersonville NC 28791 08:40 AM 13/02/27 15/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Bo Caldwell,414 Fourth Ave W Hendersonville NC 28793//828-697-4516/8286974738 Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance E Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Find in/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Kathy Jimison/ z ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ IZ c l t Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 12 - -- _ 3� -- N0006.6681 �11_ -1----IND2/27 17 181.S., - -- - Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Mr. Trevor McMinn assisted in the inspection of this facility. The plant appears to be well operated and maintained. The effluent data was as follows: - -- --- -- - - ------ - ------ -- pH 6.2 temperature: 7.0 degrees Celcius The log book was current and well maintained, documenting daily activity. Split samples of the final effluent were taken and the results from the ARO laboratory are as follows: BOD- 9.3 mg/I TSS- 6.2U Fecal Coliform- 8 CFU/100ml Page # 2 Permit: NCO066681 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Date: 02/27/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Operations-& Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n ❑ n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n Judge, and other that are applicable? - ommeint:_--Th6effluent'pH taken while onsite was 6.2 The effluent temperature taken while onsite was 7.0 degrees Celcius The log book was current and well maintained, documenting daily activity. Permit (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: Septic Tank (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? Are pumps or syphons operating properly? Are high and low water alarms operating properly? Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Comment: Both sand beds were overhauled and new sand has been put in place. Disinfection -Tablet Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use? Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ■nnn ■nnn 3 Page # 3 Permit: NC0066681 Inspection Date: 02/27/2013 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Disinfection -Tablet Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior -to de -chlorination? Comment: New fiberglass sheeting has been attached to the concrete blocks in the chlorine contact chamber to aid in the prevention of short circuiting. De -chlorination Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ■nnn ■nnn 2 Page # 4 A t 1 AN F�ILE NCDENR North Carolina Department of tnirironmeni rind Natural Resources Division of Water Quality neverry haves rerctue Charles Wakild, P.E. Governor Director July 17, 2012 Mr. Bo Caldwell, Senior Director Henderson County Board of Education West Henderson High School 414 Fourth Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 Subject: RESCISSION: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking #: NOV-2012-LV-0340 West Henderson High School WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO066681 Henderson County Dear Mr. Caldwell: C�' O.a �� }! !a �' 9 Dee Freeman Secretary The Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement, tracking # NOV-2012-LV-0340, is being rescinded due to the transposition of results by the Operator in Responsible Charge for TSS and Ammonia Nitrogen on the February 2012 self -monitoring report for West Henderson High School. There are no violations on the February 2012 DMR. The Operator, Mr. Trevor McMinn, has sent the required amended report and dated lab results to Raleigh and to this Office. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828-296- 4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: D__, WQsleville�_Ftles DWQ Central Fi es Bob Guerra/ DWQ Point Source Branch Trevor C. McMinn/ ORC S SWP`Henderson,Wastewn-tee\N-linors\!\esr Henderson High School C,6681`,Rescission-NOV-HRE-2f I2-.LV-03 t0.doe SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE- Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-2964500\ Fax: 828-299-7043 Internet: hftp:llportal.ncdenr.oro/weblwg NaturaAll NorthCarolina An Equal Oppoitunihy `. Affirmative Action Employer — AP% Recyele&10% Post Consumer paper 5R-,FIVD FEB - .2 2011 Wormatlon Processing Unit TREVC® �t r 2020 Howard Gap Road Hendersonville, NC 28792 r Phone (828)696-8971 Fax (828)696-8971 FEB - 8 2011 f :1 Performance Annual Report 2010 Mr. Bo Caldwellb; WATER QUALITY SECTION ' ASE EVILL- REGIONAL_ OFFICE Trevco and Operator in Responsible Charge, Trevor McMinn (cert.915084) providiii&�Wrep"' ort's to our customers once per year to keep you informed of the performance of th�{s facility General information: Facility System Name: West Henderson High School Responsible Entity: Henderson County Board of Education Person in Charge: Bo Caldwell Applicable Permit: NPDES` # XCO066681 Description of Treatment Process: A 0.0099 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a septic tank, dosing tank, parallel surface sand filters, tablet chlorination and de -chlorination located at 3600 Haywood Road NC in Henderson County. Performance: 2010 The beds are maintained in a level state to take advantage of the surface area of the sand beds. All vegetation has been removed. The flow to the facility appears to be in accordance to the permit. The sand appears to be in good shape. About three loads of sludge were removed from the septic tanks as the school year ended to return sludge to a manageable level. Violations include one high Fecal Coliform and Chronic Toxicity violations. The violations were remedied immediately and a ongoing problem does not seem likely. Notification: This report will be mailed to Henderson County Public Schools to the attention of Mr. Bo Caldwell and to Central Files, Division of Water Quality. Conclusion: The West Henderson waste treatment facility is well designed considering its age. Every one involved at Henderson County Public Schools should be commended for the care and management of this facility and the environment. ' Certification: I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Operator in responsible charge: Date:1/31/11 Tre or C. McMinn R=-"gD —wn`eZ, Trevco. r D • � FEB 04 2011 0 ON/ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director November 3, 2010 Mr. Bo Caldwell Senior Director Henderson County Public Schools 414 4`h Avenue West - Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 Dear Mr. Caldwell: Resources Secretary NOV 12 2010 WATER nUF.LITY SECTION ASH=VILLE ,EGIO-P.AL OFFICE Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANC +� ---°w Permit Numbei NCQQ-6.6b81.� . -- • _ ��T� "' West Henderson High School WWTP Henderson County Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). 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 permit shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain. other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local governmental permits which may be required. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Maureen Scardina of my staff at (919) 807-6388. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins cc: Central Files T"r NPDES Unit Files .E�s�heuil'le:;Regional'`Off'ce; Surface Water�Erotectio 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N; Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-6300 \ FAX: 919-807-6492 \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/home t An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer Nne orthCarolina NaturallrY Permit NCO066681 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the Henderson County Public Schools is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at West Henderson High School 3600 Haywood Road Hendersonville Henderson County to receiving waters designated as Mill Pond Creek in the French Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective December 1, 2010. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2015. Signed this day November 3, 2010. Coleen H. Sullins, Director �g Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit. NC0066681 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer r effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the .permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. . Henderson County Board of Education is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0099 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following components: ♦ Septic tank ♦ Dual dosing siphons ♦ Dual sand filters , ♦ Tablet chlorination ♦ Chlorine contact basin ♦ Tablet dechlorination ♦ Declorination tank The facility is located in Rugby at West Henderson High School (3600 Haywood Road) in Henderson County. 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Mill Pond Creek, currently classified WS-IV waters in sub -basin 04-03-02 of the French Broad River Basin. 3 IINNSCHARGE LOCATION 207 F M L -N, p RIO F NI Xw 43 e V fit , rA Henderson Co. Public Schools Facility West Henderson High School WWTP Location County: Henderson Stream Class: WS-IV (not to scale) ftceivine Stream: Mill Pond Creek Sub -Basin: 040302 Latitude: 35o 21'56" Grid/Qual Horse Shoe Lonftitude: 82- 31.' 07- HUC#: 0601 0105 NORTH NPDES Permit: NCO066681 Permit NCO066681 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS. During the period beginning December 1, 2010 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT '..> CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS MONITORING'REQUIREMENTTS Monthly Daly r. Measurement,-, = Sample . Sample Parameter Code:', ` . Average Maximum • Frequency Type Location.' Flow 0.0099 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent 50050 BOD, 5-day (20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent 00310 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent 00530 N Monthly Grab Effluent 0061 0060 Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 nil 2/Month Grab Effluent 31616 Total Residual Chlorine' 28 µg/L 2/Week Grab Effluent 50060 Temperature CC) Weekly Grab Effluent 00010 Chronic ToxicityZ Quarterly Grab Effluent pH Not< 6.0 nor > 9.0 2/Month Grab Effluent 00400 standard units Footnotes: 1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/l to be in compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/l. 2. Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch of the Division of Water Quality. The permittee should then conduct chronic toxicity testing during the next scheduled month as stipulated in the permit. (See A. (2.)). THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS - Permit NC0066681. A (2). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY) The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 13%. The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February.1998, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase I1 Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months'of January, April, July A October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes. If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP3B fpr the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address: Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream. Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above. Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring. 1vrDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 1 of 18 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS Section A. Definitions 2/Month Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. 3/Week Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. Annual Average The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. 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 Week The period from Sunday through the following Saturday. Calendar Quarter One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Composite Sample A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods: (1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period -with the tirne 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 Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 2 of 18 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. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply: ➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters ➢ 'Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. 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 122.2) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. Daily Sampling Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DWO or "the Division" The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. EPA The United States Environmental Protection Agency Facility Closure Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1. Version 712009 1vrDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 3 of 18 Grab Samgle 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 CWA. 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. Monthly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Water Quality. Quarterly Average (concentration limit), The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. Severe progeM damage Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA. Up -set An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Weekly Average (concentration limit), The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Section B. General Conditions 1. Duty to Comps ' The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41]. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 4 of 18 b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402 (a) (3) or 402 (b) (8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (1) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] d. Any person who knaivin� violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North Carolina General Statutes 5 143-215.6A] g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1219 (g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)] 2. Duty to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41 (d)]. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 Version 712009 N i�DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 of 18 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. 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23]. 8. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)]. 9. Duty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)]. 10. Expiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such 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 Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 6 of 18 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) Fora partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22]. b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: 1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; 2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and 3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22] c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: "I 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." 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 2H.0105 (b) (2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Version 712009 N—rDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 7of18 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 as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least weekly ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 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 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)]. NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully - responsible for all proper operation and maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff. 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (c)] 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)] Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 8 of 18 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. (1) of this section. 5. U sets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit. (4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: 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 Version 712009 N ' ES Permit Standard Conditions Page 9 of 18 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) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Section D. Monitoring and Records Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body -of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)]. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 15' 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: NC DENR / 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 is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lab/cert.htni) for information regarding laboratory certifications. Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 10 of 18 Personnel conducting testing of field -certified parameters must hold the appropriate field parameter certifications. Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41]. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. Penalties for Tampering The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41]. 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; e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and f. The results of such analyses. 8. Inspection and Entev The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; Version 712009 r4 DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 11 of 18 b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)]. Section E Reporting Requirements 1. Change in Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. 2. Planned Changes The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR 122.29 (b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1). c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)]. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person without approval from 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 CWA [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)]. 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to "reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)]. Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 12 of 18 b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section -if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)]. 8. Other Information Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a 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 facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41]. 12. Annual Performance Reports Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. Version 712009 a lNi ES Permit Standard Conditions Page 13 of 18 The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for evaluation. The report shall be sent to: NC DENR / DWQ / Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 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, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels'; (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of notification by the Division. Section E. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures, during deactivation of the system to prevent Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 14 of 18 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 MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Definitions In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities: Indirect Discharge or Industrial User Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section 307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (b) (i) and (j)] Interference Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTWs NPDES Permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (13)] Pass Through A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of the POTWs NPDES permit, or of an instream water quality standard. [15A NCAC 214.0903 (b) (23)] Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a treatment works. [15A NCAC 214.0903 (b) (27)] "Significant Industrial User" or "SIU" An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (34)]: (a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or; (b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of the maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, or; (c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or; (d) is, regardless of Parts (a), (b), and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW, the Division, or the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTWs operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement or POTWs receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTWs sludge disposal options. Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the operation of the POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.2] All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)]: Version 712009 N-Y DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 18 1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, including pump and hauled waste, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and 2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit. 3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users. 1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from 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. Prohibited Discharges a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)] b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes' in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5 (b)]: 1. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60. degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; 2. Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with PH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges; 3. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; 4. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; 5. Heat in amounts which will may inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits; 6. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause interference or pass through; 7. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; 8. ' Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW. C. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the W vTP, including slug loads and other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or the operation of the WWTP. The Permittee shall report such discharges into the WWTP to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the.time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge, the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 16 of 18 and times; and if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance, 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 discharger sending its effluent to the permitted system to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and locally derived limits and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 2H.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)] This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section D. Pretreatment Programs Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 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. [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)] The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA, 40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 211.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 (1), (2)] 2. Industrial Waste Survey W S), The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required by 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 0) (1)], including identification of all industrial users and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industrial users and identification of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph B, 2, c, of this Part. 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.5.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) and .0905] 4. Headworks Analysis (TWA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Version 712009 ES Permit Standard Conditions Page 17of18 Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5 (c) and 15A NCAC 211.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909. 5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8 (f) (1) (iii); NCGS 143- 215.67 (a)] 6. Authorization to Construct (At(:-). The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the -issuance of an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (6) and .0905; NCGS 143- 215.1 (a) (8)] 7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(d); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)]. 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 at least once per calendar year; For the purposes of this paragraph, "organic compounds" means the types of compounds listed in 40 CFR 136.3(a), Tables IC, ID, and IF, as amended. 8. IU 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. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(4) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR 122.440)(2)] 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. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; 40 CFR 4038(f)(5)] 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR) The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues. Version 712009 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 18 of 18 For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatmert activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the following address: NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems Unit (PERCS) 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 Industrial Users (IUs) 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 (IDSQ Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU) and any monitoring data for other Industrial Users (IUs) in SNC. 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 IUs 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 Industrial Users (IUs) 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. [15A NCAC 2H .0903(b)(35), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR 403.8(0(2),(vii�] 12. Record Keeping The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)] 13. Funding and Financial Report The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(a) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)] 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907. Version 712009 JUGS.? _ _ CATION FOR REMISSION REQ, 4 DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-028.1 County: Henderson Assessed Party: Henderson County Board of Education/ West Henderson High Permit No.: NCO066681 Amount Assessed: $592.00 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts " form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are. necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(e), remission of a civil penalty may be granted. only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to .the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the _violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took.. to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; ✓(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: NOV 21 20il W STATE OF NORTH CAROLIr• COUNTY OF HENDERSON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST HENDERSON COUNTY BOE/ WEST HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL PERMIT NO. NCO066681 DEPARTMLI, .' OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV-2011-0281 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $592.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 8, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to. seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the ��% — day of ` D w20_ SIGNATURE ADDRESS zj :Z/ �. TELEPHONE TREVCO ENVIRONMENTAL * MAINTENANCE * •CONSTRUCTION 2020 Howard Gap Road I Hendersonville, N.C. 28792 Phone(828)696-8971 Fax(828)696-8971 11/15/11 REMISSION REQUEST: NCDEN DWQ Attn: Point Source Compliance/_Enforcement Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Director of the Division of Water Quality: In regard to NOV-2011-LV-0281 for West Henderson High School (permit #NC0066681) we offer the following course of action: Fecal ,coli form and'BOD for March 2011 was unusually high due to inaccessibility for the pump truck due to inclement weather to pump out leaf debris. This problem began in February 2011. The pump truck removed all material on 3/15/11 as soon as we wereaware: of the problem. Compounding this problem the tablet chlorinator had sagged on its mounts causing' a'slight 'damming effect of the effluent causing a shortage of chlorine to be dispensed. The `BOD problem:may'have come from the sand beds inability to process the volume of water from the school .This higher -than normal volume during school hours and sand that may be reaching the end of its useful life. This flow did not show up at the effluent because it was backed up at the sand filter. A flow study would be helpful in determining if the facility is hydraulically overloaded. After a discussion with maintenance the flow eased and the sand seems to be reconditioned after a summer of no flow. Care should be taken to avoid leaks and water saving devices can alleviate some of the flow on this older system. Both problems with fecal-coliform were taken care of as soon as our lab reported the high Fecal Coliform on 3/14/11. I have also added more chlorine tabs to the basin keeping in mind our low limit for chlorine. Also as an added measure we will schedule the pump truck bi-monthly to remove leaf litter and other material as this basin is in a wooded location (weather permitting). This issue seems to be corrected based on lab results after 3/1511 L Update: a leaf screen has been installed by Henderson County Public Schools in November 2011 to combat leaf problems in the future. A pump truck cleaned the chlorine contact basin just prior to the addition of the screen. The BOD seems to suffer from a higher volume of flow from November through May. Your understanding in this matter will be greatly appreciated. We would appreciate serious consideration of Remission of this fine. If I can be of further assistance please don't hesitate fo call. Sincerely. Cc: Central Files, Bo Caldwell, Martin Ballard Trevor C. McMinn NOV 2 1 2011 Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor AN NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment.and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality,^;:�a:. Coleen H. Sullins - Dee Freeman Mr. Trevor C. McMinn 2020 Howard Gap Road Hendersonville, NC 28792 Dear Mr. McMinn: Director a � � � (� � � �c November 28, 2011 11 DEC " 5 2011 WATER QUALITY SECTION .i ASHEVILLLE REGIONAL OFFICE Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment West Henderson High WWTP NCO066681 LV-2011-0281 This letter is to acknowledge the receipt and of your request for remission of the civil penalties levied against the subject entity. Your request will be placed on the agenda of the Director's next scheduled enforcement conference and you will be notified of the result. A copy is each Remission request is being sent to the Asheville Regional Office for input and recommendations. Your requests will be placed on the agenda of the Director's next scheduled enforcement conference and you will be notified of the result. If you have any question or I can be of further assistance about this matter, please contact me at (919) 807-6387. Sincerely, Bob Guerra, Western Region NPDES Point Source Branch Cc• shevill eg �9 liftffiee Enfor-�cemen Iles 1°orl Inals Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One Phone: 919-807-6387 \ FAX: 919-807-6495 \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOfffiC1TOlina. Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org � atu An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer �/ y L yrall�/ b /� \ �'qr� L NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 8, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 1870 0003 0875 4852 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Bo Caldwell, Senior Director Henderson County Board of Education 414 Fourth Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143 -215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit NC0066681 Henderson County Board of Education West Henderson High School WWTP Case No. LV-2011-0281 Henderson County Dear Mr. Caldwell: This letter transmits a Notice, of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $592.00 ($450.00 civil penalty + $142.00 enforcement costs) against Henderson County Board of Education. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Henderson County Board of Education for the month of March 2011. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NCO066681. The violations which occurred in March 2011 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Henderson County Board of Education violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO066681 and G.S. 143 -215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143- 215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Keith Haynes, Division of Water Quality Acting Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Henderson County Board of Education: SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 29970.43\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org <, I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $100.00 NC0066681, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for BOD - Conc. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6). and NPDES Permit No. 100.00 NC0066681, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLI. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $250.00 NC0066681, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for BOD - Conc. $450.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $142.00 Enforcement Costs $592.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313- 282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the naturalresources.of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 X1 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall. be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and -submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached'assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours.. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and.5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The maning address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford, Regiona Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office EV111 040TV ►M I cc: * Q. shevi=leleF le w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/ attachments Bob Guerra/ DWQ Point Source w/ attachments Trevco/ ORC w/ attachments S:�SWP'kHendersofiiWastewatcOA,Iinors'•.W'est]-fenderson}High School 66681UN-201.1-028l.doc N 1 JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0281 County: Henderson Assessed Party: Henderson County Board of Education/ West Henderson High Permit No.: NC0066681 Amount'Assessed: $592.00 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide. a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuYng environmental damage resulting from the violation (i. e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i. e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; _ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining'necessaryremedial actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: 19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLiNA DEPARTNit; 4T OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF HENDERSON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS HENDERSON COUNTY BOE/ ) WEST HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL ) PERMIT NO. NCO066681 ) FILE NO: LV-2011-0281 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $592.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 8, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 ADDRESS TELEPHONE SIGNATURE ATTACHMENT A Henderson County Board Of Education , CASE NUMBER: LV-2011-0281 PERMIT: NCO066681 FACILITY: West Henderson High School COUNTY: Henderson REGION: Asheville Limit Violations MONITORING OUTFALLI VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE $100.00 3-2011 001 Effluent BOD - Conc 03/02/11 2 X month mgA 45 72.5 61.11 Daily Maximum Exceeded $250.00 3-2011 001 Effluent BOD - Conc 03/31/1.1 2 X month mg/I 30 43.65 45.50 Monthly Average Exceeded $100.00 3-2011 001 Effluent FEC COLT 03/02/11 2 X month #/loom[ . 400 1,200 200.00 Daily Maximum Exceeded DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSsMENT (FILE) Violator: Henderson County Board of Education / West Henderson High / NCO066681 ( March 2011 D ,[R ) County: Henderson Case Number: LV-2011-0281 As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are: 1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural' resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; One Daily Max BOD exceeded the permit limit by 6 1.11%. One Monthly Average BOD exceeded the permit limit by 45.49%. One Daily Max Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 200%. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the. receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost is unknown. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; The amount of money saved would include the cost of pumping out the sludge and keeping the chlorine contact basin clean. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; It does not appear to be either. r 7) The prior record of the violator in complying, or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and There has been one civil penalty assessment in the twelve months prior to this violation. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $142.00. l I/ D/ate Chuck Cr rd, Region Supervisor Surface Water Protec on Section Asheville Regional Office 11 /04/2011 EFFLU/ENT ' NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0066681 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH March Year 2011 FACILITY NAME West Henderson High School Class I COUNTY Henderson OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (OR Trevor McMinn GRADE 11 PHONE (828)-691-7191 CERTIFIED LABORATORIES(1) Pace Analytical Services Inc. 2 CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Trevor McMinn No Flow / Discharge from site Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to. i ATT; CENTRAL FILES DIV. OF WATER QUALITY 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 4/13/2011 (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) Qa;� DATE BY THIS SIGNATURE,ICERTIFYTHAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE MAY 04 � n e ® ll p�©©���������!r'�3►�1\ice x l l ®ZW �/ V:�lv'eci - �. Y OMB'140� /IV- /Vo 1 / / Facility Status: (Please Check one o+. following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements F-1 Compliant All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirement Fx-1 Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, Please comment on the corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made. Pumped leaves and debris from Cl2 contact basin to correct Fecal colifonn and BOD spike. Issue seems to be resolved as of 3/2312011 sampling. " I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a systems 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." Henderson County Board of Education Permittee (Please pint or type.) /�tWL C• e, I "t'n�` 4/13/2011 Signature of Permittee" Date 414 4th Ave West, Hendersonville NC 28792 (828)-697-4733 Nov. 30, 2010 Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00095 Conductivity 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD s 00340 COD 00400 pH 00530 Total Suspended Residue 00545 Settleable Matter PARAMETER CODES 00556 Oil & Grease 00600 Total Nitrogen 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 00065 Total Kjeldhal Nitrogen 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 00665 Total Phosphorous 00720 Cyanide 00745 Total Sulfide 00927 Total Magnesium 00929 Total Sodium 00940 Total Chloride 00951 Total Fluoride 01002 Total Arsenic 01027 Cadmium 01032 Hexavalent Chromiun 01034 Chromium 01037 Total Cobalt 01042 Copper 01045 Iron 01051 Lead 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver - 01092 Zinc 01105 Aluminum 01147 Total selenium 31616 Fecal Coliform 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAs 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 Formaldehyde 71900 Mercury 81551 Xylene Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15J NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B). " If siged by other than the permitee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) (2) (D). � C.--9-1k�- TREVCO ENVIRONMENTAL * MAINTENANCE * CONSTRUCTION 2020 Howard Gap Road Hendersonville, N.C. 28792 Phone(828)696-8971 Fax(828)696-8971 8/23/11 NCDENR DWQ-SWP Attn: Roger Edwards 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28788 Mr. Edwards: In regard to O+ 20111-W--0391 for�V✓ey e`nderson&Ifijh Scho_ol`(permit #NC0066681) we offer the following course of action: Fecal coli form and BOD for March 2011 was unusually high due to inaccessibility for the pump truck due to inclement weather to pump out leaf debris. The pump truck removed all material on 3/15/11. Compounding this problem the tablet chlorinator had sagged on its mounts causing a slight damming effect of the effluent causing a shortage of chlorine to be dispensed. The BOD problem may have come from the sand beds inability to process the volume of water from the school this higher than normal volume during school hours and sand that may be reaching the end of its useful life. This flow did not show up at the effluent because it was backed up at the sand filter. After a discussion with maintenance the flow eased and the sand seems to be reconditioned after a summer of no flow. Care should be taken to avoid leaks and water saving devices can alleviate some of the flow on this older system. Both problems with fecal- coliform were taken care of as soon as our lab reported the high Fecal Coliform on 3/14/11. I have also added more chlorine tabs to the basin keeping in mind our low limit for chlorine. Also as an added measure we will schedule the pump truck annually to remove leaf litter and other material as this basin is in a wooded location (weather permitting). This issue seems to be corrected based on lab results after 3/15/11. Your understanding in this matter will be greatly appreciated. If I can be of further assistance please don't hesitate to call. ._...., ,.... ... _. ... __.. _ _ it 1 E C E V t I� AUG ? 5 2011 I C. McMiziii I WATER QUALITY SECTION ASH EVILLE.-REGIONAL OFFICE &�►� NCD NR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. no Caldwell, Senior Director Henderson County Board of Education West Henderson High School 414 Fourth Avenue W Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 Dear Mr. Caldwell: August 18, 2011 7010 1870 0003 0874 7229 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking #: NOV-2011-LV-0381 West Henderson High School WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO066681 Henderson County F2 h- I L E C 0 P" V Dee Freeman Secretary A review of the March 2011 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 03/02/2011 001 BOD 72.5 mg/ L 45 mg/ L 03/31/2011 001 BOD 43.65 mg/ L 30 mg/ L 03/02/2011 001 Fecal coliform 1200 # / 100 ml 400 # / 100 ml A Notice of Violation/ Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/ NRE) is being issued for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NCO066681. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215'. 1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the March 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-4500\ Fax: 828-299-7043 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: htto://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wa NorthCarolina Admral& An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action. Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer paper Mr. Bo Caldwell August 18, 2011 Page Two - Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely,. Roger C. E wards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office WFFMMffNQ-9s- ev lie -'it FE Bob Guerra/ DWQ Point Source Branch S: SWP'•.Henderson;:.W,%,;tetivatei- Minors%West Henderson High School 66681?N0V-NR6 2011-I-V-0381.doe JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REOUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0270 County: Henderson Assessed Party: Henderson County BOE/ West: Henderson -High Permit No.: NCO066681 Amount Assessed: $492.00 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request. For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation'of Facts " form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy *of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(6), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or. more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including. copies of supporting documents; as to why the factor applies (attach, additional pages as needed). ,i (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the `assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary -to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION:` / j- �� ; A �ciCt� Pit � n ���' � 1�. •, � , „ NOV 0 7 2011 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINh DEPARTME14 j. OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF -HENDERSON 114 THE MATTER OF -ASSESSMENT ) . WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OFCIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE ]HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS HENDERSON COUNTY BOE/ ) WEST HENDERSON HIGH J PERMIT NO. NCO066681 ) FILE NO. LV-2011-0270 1. Having been assessed civil penalties totaling 112Z.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated.October 31, 2011, the undersigned, desiring• to seek remission..of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of receipt of the. notice of assessment. No new evidence in,support of 'a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the rd day of oyetA �O2�f' , 20A-_ C SIGNATURE ADDRESS . /7��I�rsonvil�e Al(! aV?-ff TELEPHONE NOV 0 7 2011 f TREVCO ENVIRONMENTAL * MAINTENANCE * CONSTRUCTION 2020 Howard Gap Road Hendersonville, N.C. 28792 Phone(828)696-8971 Fax(828)696-8971 11/2/11 Attn: Point Source Compliance/ Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality ' 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Director of the Division of Water Quality: In regard to Case # LV-2011-0270 & NOV-2011-LV-0363 for West Henderson High School (permit #NC0066681) we offer the following course of action: Fecal Coliform for February 2011 was unusually high due'to inaccessibility for the pump truck due to inclement weather to pump out leaf debris. The pump truck removed all material on 3/15/11. Compounding this problem the tablet chlorinator had sagged on its mounts causing a slight damming effect of the effluent causing a shortage of chlorine to be dispensed. Both problems were taken care of as soon as our lab reported the high Fecal Coliform on 3/14/11. I have also added more chlorine tabs to the basin keeping in mind our low limit for chlorine. Also as an added measure we will schedule the pump truck bi-monthly during the leaf season to remove leaf litter and other material as this basin is in a heavily wooded location (weather permitting). This issue seems to be corrected based on lab results after 3/15/11. Please consider the weather as factor beyond our control. The cost of pumping the facility was $385. Subsequent pumping to remove debris from this tank $1925. Every effort was made by the operator and Henderson County Public Schools to correct this problem as soon as it was made known to us. Additionally we are installing a cover to keep tree litter out of the chlorine contact basin at an estimated cost of $500. The baffles inside this tank are showing wear due to long exposure to chlorine I have recommended this repair as well. The planned repair should take place in the summer of 2012 when flow from the school stops. Obviously no monetary gains were made due to the Violation. In this time of tight public budgets we respectfully ask for remission of the fine. This money should be implemented to improve the system to further protect the environment. Your understanding in this matter will be greatly appreciated. If I can be of further assistance please don't hesitate to call. ` Sincerely, ✓/�JuGvGI�- Trevor C. McMinn NOV 012011 4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment a:nd Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director i Secretary November 9, 2011 Henderson Schools William E. Parker 414 4th avenue West Hendersonville, NC 28739 Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment WL'Ui1M, e1�d270�HsTP6C0 OF684;nd0EWf g`olN Dear Mrs. Parker: This letter is to acknowledge the receipt and of your request for remission,, of the civil penalties levied against the subject entity. Your request will be placed on the agenda of the Director's next scheduled enforcement conference and you will be notified of the result. A copy is each Remission request is being sent to the Asheville Regional Office for input and recommendations. Your requests will be placed on the agenda of the Director's next scheduled enforcement conference and you will be notified of the result. If you have any question or I can be of further assistance about this matter, please contact me at (919) 807-6387. Sincerely, t Bob Guerra, Western Region NPDES Point Source Branch Cc: _ shed.Ule,.'acltllififiice -iTf men tile-w/U-r=igi Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-6387 \ FAX: 919-807-6495 \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer rrR 0 V pv l F - NOV V, `cIQJALITsYYS—iC,IOrN iIC—Ali C Nne orthCarolina .Naturalltf NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director October 31, 2011 Natural Resources CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 7010 1870 0003 0875 4760 Mr. Bo Caldwell, Senior Director Henderson County Board of Education 414 Fourth Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792 Dee Freeman Secretary SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit NCO066681 Henderson County Board of Education West Henderson High School WWTP Case No. LV-2011-0270 Henderson County Dear Mr. Caldwell: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $492.00 ($350.00 civil penalty + $142.00 enforcement costs) against Henderson County Board of Education. This assessment is based upon the following facts:. a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Henderson County Board of Education for the month of February 2011. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NCO066681. The violations which occurred in February 2011 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Henderson County Board of Education violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO066681 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143 215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Keith Haynes, Division of Water Quality Acting Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Henderson County Board of Education: SURFACE WATER PROTECTION - ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090.U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncWaterouality.org I of the 2 violations of G.S. 143 -215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $100.00 NC0066681, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLI. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $250.00 NC0066681, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the. Permit Monthly Geometric Mean limit for FEC COLI. $350.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $142.00 Enforcement Costs $492.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 282. 1 (b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The. amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation anct agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that, the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 W 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing, with the Office of Administrative Hearings: ' If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional. Office at 828-296-4500. SincereleKeith.Haynes, , cting Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office now 4 Wi shcvwlll s w/ attac ents DWQ Central Files w/ attachments Bob Guerra/ DWQ Point Source w/ attachments Trevor McMinn, Trevco/ ORC w/ attachments S,S11'P`:Ifendcrsoni�i'astc»aterutitinorsl�Vesl Henderson High School 6668DIV.-2011-0270.doc 0, JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0270 County: Henderson Assessed Party: Henderson County BOE/ West Henderson High Permit No.: NC0066681 Amount Assessed: $492.00 Pleaseuse this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; _ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: STATE OF NORTH CAROLiivn DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF HENDERSON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS HENDERSON COUNTY BOE/ ) WEST HENDERSON HIGH 1 PERMIT NO. NCO066681 ) FILE NO. LV-2011-0270 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $492.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated October 31, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of 520 4CORMIM ADDRESS TELEPHONE ATTACHMENT A Henderson County Board Of Education CASE NUMBER: LV-2011-0270 PERMIT: NCO066681 FACILITY: West Henderson High School COUNTY: Henderson REGION: Asheville Limit Violations MONITORING OUTFALU VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE $100.00 2-2011 001 Effluent FEC COLI 02/02/11 2 X month #/100ml 400 600 50.00 Daily Maximum Exceeded $.00 2-2011 001 Effluent FEC COLI 02/16/11 2 X month #/100m1 400 460 15.00 Daily Maximum Exceeded $250.00 2-2011 001 Effluent FEC COLI 02/28/11 2 X month #/100ml 200 525.36 162.68 Monthly Geometric Mean -- Exceeded DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (FILE) Violator: Henderson County Board of Education / West Henderson High / NCO066681 (February 2011 DMR ) County: Henderson Case Number: LV-2011-0270 ASSESSMENT, FACTORS As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are: 1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; Two Daily Max Fecal coliforms exceeded the permit limit by 50 % and 14.99 %. One Monthly Geometric Average Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 162.67 %. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity -or quality or on air quality; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost is unknown. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; . The amount of money saved would include the.cost of keeping the septic tanks pumped out on. a regular basis. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or. intentionally; It does not appear to be either. 7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and There have been no civil penalty assessments in the prior twelve months. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $142.00. Date D. Keith Haynes, ACting Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office 10/28/2011 OA • EFFLUENT AP 211 NPDES PERMIT Na NC0066681 DISCHARGE Na 001 MONTH February Year 2011 FACILITY NAME West Henderson High School Class I COUNTY Henderson OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (OR Trevor McMinn GRADE 11 PHONE (828)-691-7191 CERTIFIED LABORATORIES(1) Pace Analytical Services Inc. 2 CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES S Trevor McMinn No ow 4!4g$ p from site Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to. a r- ATT; CENTRAL FILES lAtM p. � � DIV_ OF WATER QUALITY MAR 2 5 2011 x (, 3/22/2011 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 (0[;,1 - ` _ ,' ::; :', :" G '.' BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THATTHIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BESTOF MY KNOWLEDGE it ®m"® 1 1 1 • - © 1 • ®©___-_-_■� ��/���� � lkr rrm r�l11 W"immmmu Facility Status: (Please Check one o following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements F-1 Compliant All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirement rX I Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, Please comment on the corrective actions being taken in5respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made. The sand beds began plugging up in February. 5 loads sludge hauled from septic tanks to stop further• ponding. Chlorine contact pumped to i h "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision- accordance with a systems designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gatherand 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." Henderson County Board of Education , Penmittee (Please pint or type.) C. ZVI.. 3/22/2011 Signature of Permittee" Date 414 4th Ave West, Hendersonville NC 28792 (828)-697-4733 Nov. 30, 2010 Permittee Address . Phone Number Permit Exp. Date 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (PI -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00095 Conductivity 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD 5 00340 COD 00400 pH 00530 Total Suspended Residue 00545 Settleable Matter PARAMETER CODES 00556 Oil & Grease 00600 Total Nitrogen 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 00065 Total lgeldhal Nitrogen 00630 Nitrates/Nitdtes 00665 Total Phosphorous 00720 Cyanide 00745 Total Sulfide 00927 Total Magnesium 00929 Total Sodium 00940 Total Chloride 00951 Total Fluoride 01002 Total Arsenic 01027 Cadmium 01032 Hexavalent Chromiurr 01034 Chromium 01037 Total Cobalt 01042 Copper 01045 Iron 01051 Lead 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092 Zinc 01105 Aluminum 01147 Total selenium 31616 Fecal Coliforrn 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAs 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 Formaldehyde 71900 Mercury 81551 Xylene Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data ` ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15J NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B). " If siged by other than the pernitee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 213.0506 (b) (2) (D)- Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner r--,?h 6*) , - 10/28/11 1 Owner: Henderson County Board Of Education Facility: West Henderson High School Permit: NCO066681 Region: Asheville County: Henderson Penalty Remission Enf EMC EMC OAH Collection Has Assessment. Penalty Enforcemen Request Enf Conf Remission Hearing Remission Remission Memo Sent Balance Pmt Case Case Number MR Approved Amount t Costs Damages Received Held Amount Held Amount Amount to AGO Total Paid Due Plan Closed MV-1992-0004 06/22/92 $1,000 $171.74 $.00 $1,171.74 $.00 No 07/29/92 TX-2000-0067 11/20/00 $1,000 $74.24 12/22/00 02/27/01 $500.00 $574.24 $.00 No 03/27/0', LT-2003-0303 08/20/03 $2,000 $.00 $2,000.00 $.00 No 09/30/03 LV-2004-0189 4-2004 06/14/04 $350 $100.00 $450.00 $.00 No 07/20/04 Total Cases: 4 - Total Penalty Amount: $4,350 Total Enforcement Cost: $345.98 Sum of Total Paid: $4,195.98 Total Balance Due: $.00 Sum of Total Case Penalties: $4,695.98 Total Penalties after remission(s): $4,195.98 IRE Y C® ENVIRONMENTAL * MAINTENANCE * CONSTRUCTION 2020 Howard Gap Road 5; Hendersonville, N.C. 28792 Phone (828)696-8971' ' Fax(828)696-8971 6/16/10 . NCDENR DWQ-SWP Attn: Roger Edwards 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28788 Mr. Edwards: C E� V E a AUG 19 2011 _.1 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHE\/ILLE REGIONAL OFFICE ::n'{a;1w7r;,iNA,;;.a��.n'a�_. n...,..,... .a..11.,..:-i...-......_, .�»a� va-rt:=�• In regard to NOV-2011-LV-0363 for West Henderson High School (permit #NC0066681) we offer the following course of action: Fecal coliform for February 2011 was unusually high due to inaccessibility for the pump truck due to inclement weather to pump out leaf debris. The pump truck removed all material on 3/15/11. Compounding this problem the tablet chlorinator had sagged on its mounts causing a slight damming effect of the effluent causing a shortage of chlorine to be dispensed. Both problems were taken care of as soon as our lab reported the high Fecal Coliform on 3/14/11. I have also added more chlorine tabs to the basin keeping in mind our low limit for chlorine. Also as an added measure we will schedule the pump truck annually to remove leaf litter and other material as this basin is in a wooded location (weather permitting). This issue seems to be corrected based on lab results after 3/15/11. Your understanding in this matter will be greatly appreciated. If I can be of further assistance please don't hesitate to call. incerely, Trevor C. McMinn • - NCDENR a c kd i North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Bo Caldwell, Senior Director Henderson County Board of Education West Henderson High School 414 Fourth Avenue W. Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 Dear Mr. Caldwell: August 16, 2011 7010 1870 0003 0874 7151 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking #: NOV-2011-LV-0363 West Henderson High School WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO066681 Henderson County �y A review of the February 2011 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameter: Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 02/02/2011 001 Fecal coliform 600 # / 100 ml 400 # / 100 ml 02/16/2011 001 Fecal coliform 460 # / 100 ml 400 # / 100 ml 02/28/2011 001 Fecal coliform 525 # / 100 ml 200 # / 100 ml A Notice of Violation/ Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/ NRE) is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0066681. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the February 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swamtanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-4500\ Fax: 828-299-7043 \ Customer Service: I-877-623-6748 Internet: http://Portal.nodenr.org/web/wg ne NorthCarolina Natuffll& An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/] 0% Post Consumer paper Mr. Bo Caldwell August 16, 2011 Page Two Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edv�ards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office c . " b*QIt 'lieu l�le Files Bob Guerra/ DWQ Point Source Branch S',.Slk7?,l-lenderson`:Wiiste«ater`N-tinors"West Henderson Hi.-h School 66681WOV-NRE-2011-LV-0363.doc TREVCO ENVIRONMENTAL * MAINTENANCE * CONSTRUCTION 2020 Howard Gap Road Hendersonville, N.C. 28792 Phone(828)696-8971 Fax(828)696-8971 8/21/11 NCDENR DWQ-SWP Attn: Roger Edwards 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28788 Mr. Edwards: In regard t-I [I,15 —for ', pest Hen er`� son High clioo (permit #NC0066681) we offer the following course of action: Fecal coliform for April 2011 was unusually high due to leaf debris that falls and is blown from heavy winds in this heavily wooded area. The pump truck removed all material on 5110/11. I have also added more chlorine tabs to the basin keeping in mind our low limit for chlorine. Also as an added measure we will schedule the pump truck semi annually to remove leaf litter and other material as this basinn is in a wooded location (weather permitting). This issue seems to be corrected based on lab results after the 4/27/11 incident. Your understanding in this matter will be greatly appreciated. If I can be of further assistance please don't hesitate to call. Sincerely,, Trevor C. McMinn i AUG 2 5 2011 WATER QUALITY SECTION ` ASH- 1LLE R'cC"ONIAL OFFICE i NCD NR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mr. Bo Caldwell, Senior Director Henderson County Board of Education 414 Fourth Avenue W Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 Dear Mr. Caldwell: Coleen H. Sullins Director August 18, 2011 Dee Freeman Secretary Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 1 -LV-0386 Permit No. NCO066681 West Henderson High School WWTP Henderson County A review of West Henderson High School's WWTP monitoring report for April 2011 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 04/27/11 400 #/100ml 768 #/100ml Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please call Janet Cantwell at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. 4Edards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section c Q ev+' a ,ile DWQ Central Files Trevor McMinn/ ORC S:ISWPIHenderson\Wastewater\Minors\West Henderson High School 66681INOV-2011-I-V-0385.doc I4oe Carolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwateroualitv.om FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 TREVCO ENVIRONMENTAL * MAINTENANCE * CONSTRUCTION 2020 Howard Gap Road Hendersonville, N.C. 28792 Phone(828)696-8971 Fax(828)696-8971 6/16/10 NCDENR DWQ-SWP Attn: Roger Edwards 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28788 Mr. Edwards: RD E � w EID JUN 18 2010 1 0 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE In regard to NOV-2010-PC-0680 for West Henderson High School (permit #NC0066681) we offer the following course of action: Fecal coli form taken by Wanda Frasier was surprisingly high >2000 coU100 ml. When I checked my sample taken on the same morning Pace Analytical reported a high Fecal coli form as well (240 col/100m1). The instant I confirmed the high test result from our lab I called for a pump truck to remove any residuals left in the chlorine contact basin as well as the dechlor basin. The pump truck removed all material on 6/17/10.1 have added more chlorine tabs to the basin keeping in mind our low limit for chlorine. Also as an added measure we will schedule the pump truck annually to remove leaf litter and other material as this basin is in a wooded location. Your understanding in this matter will be greatly appreciated. If I can be of further assistance please don't hesitate to call. Sincerely, Irevor C. McMinn fi � NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION June 15, 2010 Mr. Bo Caldwell, Senior Director Facilities Management Henderson County Board Of Education 414 Fourth Avenue West Hendersonville, NC 28793 C61 PY Dee Freeman Secretary Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-PC-0680 Compliance Sampling Inspection West Henderson High School Permit No. NCO066681 Henderson County Dear Mr. Caldwell: Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted on June 3, 2010. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCO066681 for the fecal coliform. Review of the sampling results, taken on the day of the inspection, revealed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type fecal coliform 6-3-2010 400 col/100 ml >2,000 col/100 ml daily maximum SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-45001 FAX: 828 299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.orq-ee^ Nne orthCarolina Amurally Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observations and comments. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828-296-4662. Sincerely, ,pRoger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Attachment cc: Trevor McMinn, w/ attachment WQ Central Files w/ attachment Enforcement w/ attachment S:\SWP\Henderson\Wastewater\Minors\West Henderson High School 66681\NOV-2010-PC-0680 CSI.6-3-10.doc "'MW United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires B-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 L NI 2 15I 31 N00066681 111- 121 10/06/03 117 18I gI 191SI 20U �— Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA Reserved 671 i. 0 169 701 71 I I 72 I N I 73I 1w 74 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10:45 AM 10/06/03 06/01/01 West Henderson High School Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 3600 Haywood Rd Hendersonville NC 28791 11:15 AM 10/06/03 10/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)f ritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Trevor Clyde McMinn/ORC/828-654-7062/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Bo Caldwell,414 Fourth Ave W Hendersonville NC No 28793//828-697-4516/8286974738 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont. 1 3I NC0066681 I11 12I 10/06/03 I17 18'^I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: The Henderson County Public Schools - West Henderson High School WWTP is classified as a class I facility and rated as a 0.0099 MGD system with: 3 septic tanks; dual dosing siphons; dual surface sand filters; tablet chlorinator; chlorine contact chamber; and tablet dechlorinator. PERMIT / INSPECTION / LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 7-24-2009 by Janet Cantwell. The permit expires on 11-30-2010. A permit renewal request was received by the Division on 5-5-2010. The daily operator log was present on -site and had good notation of daily events, process control and field testing data. EFFLUENT: The effluent data was as follows: Dissolved Oxygen = 2.25 mg/i pH = 6.8 units Temperature = 22.0 degrees Celsius Chlorine = <10 ug/I Effluent samples were collected on the day of the inspection. The results were as follows: BOD = 14 mg/I TSS = <6.2 mg/I Fecal coliform = >2,000 colonies per 100 ml --- Non -compliant The permit limits are: 400 col/100 ml daily maximum and 200 col/100 ml monthly geometric mean. Recommendation: Pump the chlorine contact chamber. Page ## 2 j Permit: NCO066681 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Date: 06/03/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY: Mr. Trevor McMinn became the ORC for this facility on July 1, 2009. In May 2010, 7 loads of septage were pumped from the septic tanks to remove accumulated solids. In April 2010, the top layer of sand was skimmed off the top of the sand beds to remove the scum layer and improve treatment efficiency. Mr. Trevor McMinn, ORC, assisted in the inspection and appears to be operating and maintaining the facility very well. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The 2009 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on 2-23-2010. Note: According to the Clean Water Act of 1999 (House Bill 1160), the legal requirement for submittal of the System Performance Annual Report is as follows: The owner or operator of any wastewater treatment works or wastewater collection systems that treats or collects primarily domestic or municipal waste, must provide an Annual Report to its users or customers and to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources that summarizes the treatment work's and collection system's performance over a 12 month period. The System Performance Annual Report is due no later than 60 days after the end of the reporting period. Page # 3 Permit: NCO066681 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Date: 06/03/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ n n Cl Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ■ n n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n Cl n Comment Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n Cl ■ n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ ■ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? Are pumps or syphons operating properly? Are high and low water alarms operating properly? Comment: Sand. Filters (Low rate) (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Yes No NA NE nn■n .nnn ■nnn nn■n ■nnn nn■n Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ 0 fl I_l Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ 0 El Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ ❑ 0 Q Page # 4 Permit: NC0066681 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Date: 06/03/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Disinfection'Tablet Yes No NA NE Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? n ■ n n Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ■ n n n Comment: Fecal coliform sample results were non -compliant. Recommend pumping the chlorine contact chamber. Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? n ❑ ■ n Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n ❑ ■ n # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? n ❑ ■ n Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ n Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ■ n n n Number of tubes in use? 2 Comment: Page # 5 County: HENDERSON Sample ID: AB59328 River Basin aQF V I ATF9Q G� PO Number # ARO Report To AROSP �[7 j Date Received: Time Received: 06/03/2010 13:15 Collector: W FRAZIER p Labworks LoginlD KJIMISON Region: ARO Report Generated: 6/23/10 Sample Matrix: WASTEWATER Date Reported: 06/23/2010 Loc. Type: EFFLUENT Emergency Yes/No VisitlD fv If COC Yes/No Loc. Descr.c*VVJEST FIENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL 1MfYJTP Location ID: NCO066681 Collect Date: 06/0312010 Collect Time: 11:00 Sample Depth CAS # Analyte Name Others Sample temperature at receipt by lab B 0, -Day in liquid oh'forrrr, MF Fecal in liquid ILF s diue_Suspended in liquid Result/ Method Analysis PQL Units Validated by Qualifier Reference Date 1.0 "C 6/3/10 SMATHIS 2 1i8 ' mg/L APHA5210B 6/4/10 MOVERMAN 1 "00 CFU/100ml APHA9222D-20th 6/3110 CGREEN 6.2 19170M mg/L APHA2540D-20th 6/4/10 MOVERMAN Y.earsS..a.. - � wY ti- n kiN�. r .'e• W Lw n�'d:.. Laboratory Section» 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 (919) 733-3908 Fora detailed description of the qualifier codes refer to hRn•_lpcdal.ordercrrn:Weh/wgl3h!sta_ffin`a:Yechassist#Data Qualifier C_r.�es <htt,Li:g2g�t 1.n=enr._n;axenA•�atsslaRinfoilerhassist! Page 1 of 1 IWISION�OF WATER QUALTTY in. try oratory Report I Water Quality ❑ r F.. IlsJl U SAMPLE TYPE i COUNTY RIVERBASIN: : AMBIENTi QA STREAM EFFLUENT ,REPORTTO A9heVille Reg, Offi.c JUN 69 PLLIN �❑ CHAIN OF CUSTODY LAKE El INFLUENT Other fi EMERGENCY VISI_ TID ESTUARY COLLECrOR(S) : Wanda Frazier=._ S WATER QUALITY SECTION N ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE. t l S / El Estimated BOD Range: 4 50"��'-%%`•`F,1'• . Station Location: ':..t.,. i - - $. Remarks: Seed: e� "�`s»sl�C6)gLlnated:l/ Station U/Locatioa Code Dat Begin (yylmm/dd) Data R�d (yy/ m/dd) Time Begin Time End Depth - DM, ➢B, DBM Value Type -A, H. L NCDD666 S 1� vb /v/Dbo3 I/: oa //; DD BOD 310 - mg/L COD High 340 mg/L COD Low 335 mg/L Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100ml Coliform: MY Total 31504 1100ml Coliform: tube Fecal31615 1100m1 Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml Residue: Total 500 mg/L Volatile SOS mg/L Fixed 510 mg/L Residue: Suspended 530 mg/L Volatile 535 mg/L Fixed 540 mg/L pH 403 units Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/L Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/L Alkalinity to pH 83 415 mg1L Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 - mg1L TOC 680 mg/L Turbidity 76 NTU Coliform Total Tube 1100 ml COMMENTS: Chloride 940 mg1L Chlorophyll a EPA 445.0 modified option ug/L Color: True 80 c.a. Color: (pH) 83 pH= C.U. Color: pH 7.6 82 C.U. Cyanide 720 mg/L Fluoride 951 mg/L Formaldehyde 71880 mg/L Grease and Oils 556 mg/L Hardness Total900 mg/L Specific Cond. 95 umhos/cm MBAS 38260 mg/L Phenols 32730 ug(L Sulfnte 945 mg/L Sulfide 745 mg/L Boron Tannin & Lignin ug/L Hexavalent Chromium ug/L Bicarbonate mg/L Carbonate mg/I. Total Dissolved Solids mg/L NH3 as N 610 mg/L TKN an N 625 mg/L NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/L P: Total as P 665 mg/L PO4 as P 70507 mg/L P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/L K-Potassium mg/L Cd- Cadmium 1027 ug/L Cr-Chromium:Total 1034 ag/L Cu- Copper I042 ag/L Ni-Nickel 10,67 ug/L Ph- Lead 1051 ag/L Zn- Zinc 1092 ug/L V-Vanadium ug/L Ag- Silver 1077 ug/L A)- Aluminum 1105 ug/L Be- Beryllium 1012 ug/L Ca- Calcium 916 mg/L Co- Cobalt 1037 ug/L Fe• Iron 1045 ug/L Mo-Molybdenum ug/L Sb-Antimony ug/L Sn-Tin ug/L TI-Thallium ug/L Ti-Tltauinm ug/L Hg-1631 ng/L Lab Number : ' 1-, Date Received : (y . S i Time Received : 511• Retelved By y IT Data Released : Date Reported : Composite-T, S, B Li -Lithium 1132 ug/L Mg- Magnesium 927 mg1L Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/L Na- Sodium 929 mg1L Arsenic:Total 1002 ug/L Se- Selenium 1I47 ug1L ' Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/L Ba-Barium ug/L Organochlorine Pestiddes Organophosphorus Pesticides Organonitrogen Pesticides Add Herbicides Base/Neutral&Acid Extract. Organics; TPH Diesel Range Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle req'd) TPH Gasoline Range TPH/BTEX Gasoline Range Phytoplankton Temperature on arrival (°C): ►i+'� Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor CERTIFIED MAIL: 7006 2760 0001 9282 0617 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Jack Robertson Henderson County Board of Education 414 41h Avenue Henderson, North Carolina 28739 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Effluent Toxicity Testing NPDES Permit No. NCO066681 West Henderson H. S. Henderson County Dear Mr. Robertson: A4 eNCDENR Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director March 18, 2010 Dee Freeman Secretary This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the month of January 2010 indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit. You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the effluent toxicity violation(s). Your efforts may include conducting a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE), a site -specific study designed to identify the causative agents of effluent toxicity, isolate the sources of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of toxicity control options, and confirm reductions in effluent toxicity. Please be aware that North Carolina General Statutes provide for assessment of civil penalties for violations of NPDES permit limitations and requirements. The reverse side of this Notice contains important information concerning your Whole Effluent Toxicity Monitoring and Reporting Requirements. Please note appropriate mailing addresses for submitting your Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and Aquatic Toxicity (AT) Test Farms. We encourage you to review this information; if it would be helpful to discuss this situation or possible solutions to resolve effluent toxicity noncompliance, please contact Mr. John Giorgino with this office at (919) 743-8441, ncerely, C Cindy A. Moore Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit cc: 6Roger&Edwand g/A sh ville`^Reg" on'naali%fJce Jeff Menzel/ Asheville Regional Office Aquatic Toxicology Unit Central Files Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Location: 4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Phone: 919-743-84001 FAX: 919-743-85171 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: hfp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/esb/ MAR 2 3 2010 i \A,p, T ER QUALITY SECT 101\! RFONAL O` !=ICE _.Norffi.0 11. • An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION ➢ The following items are provided in an effort to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked toxicity testing and reporting information. Please take time to review this information. The items below do not address or include all the toxicity testine and reporting requirements contained in your NPDES permit. If you should have any questions about your toxicity testing requirement, please,contact Mr. John Giorgino with the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at (919) 743-8401 or another Unit representative at the same number. ➢ The permittee is responsible for ensuring that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement and that toxicity report forms are appropriately filed. ➢ The reporting of whole effluent toxicity testing data is a dual requirement. All toxicity test results must be entered (with the appropriate parameter code) on your monthly Discharge Monitoring Report which is submitted to: North Carolina Division of Water Quality Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 IN ADDITION Toxicity test data (original "AT" form) must be submitted to the following address: North Carolina Division of Water Quality Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 ➢ Toxicity test results shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period (eg, January test result is due by the end of February). ➢ Toxicity test condition language contained in your NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any single quarterly toxicity test. If the initial pass/fail test fails or if the chronic value is lower than the permit limit,'then at least two multiple concentration toxicity tests (one per month) will be conducted over the following two months. As many analyses as can be completed will be accepted. If your NPDES permit does not require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any single quarterly test, you may choose to conduct either single concentration toxicity testing or multiple concentration toxicity testing per the Division's WET enforcement initiatives effective July 1, 1999. Follow-up multiple concentration toxicity testing will influence the Division's enforcement response. ➢ Toxicity testing months are specified by the NPDES Permit, except for NPDES Permits which contain episodic toxicity monitoring requirements (eg, if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March, June, September, and December, then toxicity testing must be conducted during these months). ➢ If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic monitoring and your facility does not have a discharge from January 1-June 30, then you must provide written notification to the Environmental Sciences Section by June 30 that a discharge did not occur during the first six months of the calendar year. ➢ if you receive notification from your contract laboratory that a test was invalidated, you should immediately notify the Environmental Sciences Section at (919) 743-8401 and provide written documentation indicating why the test was invalidated and the date when follow-up testing will occur. ➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month in which no discharge occurs, you should complete the information block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and the month/year of the subject report. You should also write "No Flow" on the AT form, sign the form and submit following normal procedures. ➢ The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) except for facilities which have not received a facility classification. In these cases, a duly authorized facility representative must sign the AT form. The AT form must also be signed by the performing lab supervisor. ➢ To determine if your AT test forms were received on time by the Division of Water Quality, you may consider submitting your toxicity test results certified mail, return receipt requested to the Environmental Sciences Section. Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Location: 4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Phone: 919-743-84001 FAX: 919-743-85171 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/esb/ Natitrally NorthCarolina An Egpal Opportunity'\. Affir,riative Action Employer 2020 Howard Gap Road Hendersonville, NC 28792 �` Phone (828)696-8971 11 IU 9 �ES Z 52010 � Fax (828)696-8971 � WATER QUALITY SECTI N Performance Annual Report 2009 . LVILLRE I(2 L oFr- L[JICE Mr: Bo Caldwell, Trevco and Operator in Responsible Charge, Trevor McMinn (cert.#15084).are providing"these reports to our customers once per year to keep you informed of the performance of this facility. General information: Facility System Name: West Henderson High School Responsible Entity: Henderson County Board of Education Person in Charge: Bo Caldwell Applicable Permit: N-ME&M-490 Ce15 8+1 Description of Treatment Process: A 0.0099 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a septic tank, dosing tank, parallel surface sand filters, tablet chlorination and de -chlorination located at 3600 Haywood Road NC in Henderson County. Performance: July 2009-December 2009 West Henderson High School waste treatment facility was taken over by a new ORC and operations company in July 2009. The sand beds were in a state of disrepair and vegetation had overgrown the sand beds. Vegetation removal was addressed by ORC at once. Canals had been dug by the previous operator to route wastewater around the sand beds. This short circuit was repaired. The -beds are now being maintained in a level state to take advantage of the surface area of the sand beds. All vegetation has been removed. The flow to the facility is in accordance to the permit. The sand appears to be in good shape. About three loads of sludge were removed from the septic tanks before school started to return sludge to a manageable level. Notification: This report will be mailed to Henderson County Public Schools to the attention of Mr. Bo Caldwell and to Central Files, Division of Water Quality. . Conclusion: The West Henderson waste treatment facility is well designed considering its age. Every one involved at Henderson County Public Schools should be commended for the care and -management of this facility and the environment. Certification: I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Operator in responsible charge: Tr vor C. McMinn �' wner, Trevco. ��it FEa 13 2010 Beverly Eaves. Perdue Governor NCDENR - North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director December 21, 2009 7006 2760 0001 9282 0501 Mr. Jack Robertson Henderson County Board of Education 414 4"` Avenue Hendersonville, NC 28739 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION ffluent~Toxicity Testh g N.PD&S P rmtt N,o. NC0066681 est la ende son 75 �,. enderson County Dear Mr. Robertson: Dee Freeman Secretary I D EC .. 3 1::2009 11VI Ef;.Ci�r L.l S CT ION -_ This is to inform you that the Environmental Sciences Section has not received your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the month of October 2009. This is in violation of Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 2, Subchapter 213, Section .0506 (a)(1)(A) which states that "monthly monitoring reports shall be filed no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report was made." Please remember that reporting of toxicity self -monitoring data is a dual requirement. Toxicity test results must be entered on your Discharge Monitoring Report and the Toxicity Reporting Form (AT Report Form). The AT report form must be submitted to: DWQ/ESS, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1621 within the required time frame. Your NPDES permit requires you to submit an Aquatic Toxicity Self -Monitoring Form to this office during a month in which toxicity testing is required, regardless of whether a discharge occurs from the facility. Please ensure that AT test forms labeled "No Flow" are sent to this office during months when no discharge occurs and the facility is required to perform toxicity testing. Additional reporting and/or monitoring violations within a twelve (12) month period subjects the facility to the enforcement authority of the Division. Attached to this Notice, you will find a summary of important toxicity monitoring and reporting requirements. Please read this summary. If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Mr. John Giorgino with the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at (919) 743-8441. Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Location: 4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Phone: 919-743-84001 FAX: 919-743-85171 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: http:/Ih2o.enr.state.nc.us/esb/ NonrthCarol..ina Nahilra11J An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Sincerely, C 11 M(r L-L� Cindy Moore Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit cc: .11agar?Mwards- Asheville Regional Office Jeff Menzel- Raleigh Regional Office Aquatic Toxicology Unit Central Files Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Location: 4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Phone: 919-743-84001 FAX: 919-743-85171 Custorner Service: 1.877-623-6748 Internet: hUp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/esb/ One NorthCarolina hill°ally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY MONITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION:. ➢ The following items are provided in an effort to assist you with identifying critical and sometimes overlooked toxicity testing and reporting information ,Please, take time to review this information. The items below do not address or include all the toxicity testing and reporting requirements contained in your NPDES permit. If you should have any questions about your toxicity testirig;requirement, please contact Mr. John Giorgino with the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at (919) 743-8401 or another Unit representative at the same number. ➢ The permittee is responsible for ensuring that toxicity testing is conducted according to the permit requirement and that toxicity report forms are appropriately f led._ ➢ The reporting of whole effluent toxicity testing data is a dual requirement. All toxicity test results must be entered (with the appropriate parameter code)'ori your monthly Discharge Monitoring Report which is submitted to: North Carolina Division of Water Quality Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 IN ADDITION Toxicity test data (original "AT" form) must be submitted to the following address: North Carolina Division of Water Quality Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 ➢ Toxicity test results shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period (eg, January test result is due by the end of February). ➢ Toxicity test condition language contained in your NPDES permit may require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any single quarterly toxicity test. If the initial pass/fail test fails or if the chronic value is lower than the permit limit, then at least two multiple concentration toxicity tests (one per month) will be conducted over the following two months. As many analyses as can be completed will be accepted. If your NPDES permit does not require use of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any single quarterly test, you may choose to conduct either single concentration toxicity testing or multiple concentration toxicity testing per the Division's WET enforcement initiatives effective July 1, 1999. Follow-up multiple concentration toxicity testing will influence the Division's enforcement response. ➢ Toxicity testing months are specified by the NPDES Permit, except for NPDES Permits which contain episodic toxicity monitoring requirements (eg, if the testing months specified in your NPDES permit are March, June, September, and December, then toxicity testing must be conducted during these months). ➢ If your NPDES Permit specifies episodic monitoring and your facility does not have a discharge from January 1-June 30, then you must provide written notification to the Environmental Sciences Section by June 30 that a discharge did not occur during the first six months of the calendar year. ➢ If you receive notification from your contract laboratory that a test was invalidated, you should immediately notify the Environmental Sciences Section at (919) 743-8401 and provide written documentation indicating why the test was invalidated and the date when follow-up testing will occur. ➢ If your facility is required to conduct toxicity testing during a month in which no discharge occurs, you should complete the information block located at the top of the AT form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county and the month/year of the subject report. You should also write "No Flow" on the AT form, sign the form and submit following normal procedures. ➢ The Aquatic Toxicity Test forms shall be signed by the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) except for facilities which have not received a facility classification. In'these cases, a duly authorized facility representative must sign the AT form. The AT form must also be signed by the performing lab supervisor. ➢ To determine if your AT test forms were received on time by the Division of Water Quality, you may consider submitting •your toxicity test results certified majxeturn receipt requested to the Environmental Sciences Section. Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 One Location: 4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 1 Phone: 919-743-84001 FAX: 919-743-85171 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NOrth �arol.in a Internet: hftp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/esb/ �a fit 9a j`U An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer y U - E C E, � V E DEC 2 2 2009 TREVCO ENVIRONMENTAL * MAINTENANCE * CONSTRUCTION WATER QUALITY nFFfI nc�:c-vn I � r�FrinniniiAn�FICE 2020 Howard Gap Road Hendersonville, N.C. 28792 Phone(828)696-8971 Fax(828)696-8971 12/18/09 NCDENR DWQ-SWP Attn: Roger Edwards 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28788 Mr. Edwards: In regard to NOV-2009-MV-0161 for West Henderson High School (permit #NC0066681) we offer the following explanation: After review of the onsite logbook the missing flow data for the week in question was not found. While there is no excuse for this, the flow requirement was missed due to the enormous amount of vegetation removal from the sand beds during this week. The previous operations company left the system in a state of neglect as noted in Janet Cantwell's inspection on 7/24/09. It can also be noted that school was not in session and flow was minimal. We regret this over site and we are always looking for ways to improve our field testing. Safeguards will be put in place to eliminate these kinds of errors in the future. Your understanding in this matter will be greatly appreciated. If I can be of further assistance please don't hesitate to call. Sincerely, Trevor C. McMinn PO BOX 519, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758 October 14, 2009 North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U S Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Attn : Janet Cantwell Re: Henderson County School West Henderson Permit Number NCO066681 NOV — 2009-LV-0020 Dear Ms. Cantwell, This letter is in reference to the letter dated July 16, 2009 regarding the elevated BOD and failure to report weekly temperature. The reported value for the BOD 5-day was 35.3 mg/1 with the monthly limit of 30.0 mg/l. The result 35.3 mg/1 is less than the allowable 20% above the permitted limit. The failure to report we k temperature was probably an over site in the transfer of data to the DMR from the log book: rues - La ` r' h C�J� x ln' sf s. att can ,crt ci this I The sand bed had gotten inundated wi amain as well as the flow om the school which caused the treatment time to be shortened. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you and will be more diligent in the future. With highest regards, we are Very truly yours, )�" r ztaz� ��Lrnd)Q Harry & Juanita James APICA a`f NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director July 30, 2009 Mr. Jack Robertson Henderson County Board Of Education 414 4th Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 Dear Mr. Robertson: Dee Freeman Secretary SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: Compliant West Henderson High School WWTP Permit No: NCO066681 Henderson County Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on July 24, 2009. The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit NC0066681. As was noted in the inspection report, the sand filter beds were found to be neglected; tall vegetation and. trenches were observed in the sand. Mr. Trevor McMinn took over operation of this progress in cleaning out the sand beds and operating and maintaining this facility. facility July 1, 2009, and has made good leveling the sand. He is doing a fine job of Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext. 4667. Sincerely, DJt�Canetwell Environmental Specialist Enclosure 0690 �fvikle Fi{es"w`/at'ach�ment_:� 9l R)l E DWQ Central FII s wta tah"e Trevor McMinn/ ORC w/ attachment G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Henderson\66681 West Henderson High School\66681 CEI 09.doc IV — SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:.(828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 �Ljtura!!� Internet: www.ncwaterauality.ong United States Environmental Protection Agency _ Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 N00066681 Ill 121 09/07/24 ) 17 181 CI 19I SI 201 I. Remarks 211 I I I I I I I I I I.I I I I I I I I I I I �. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------- --------------- Reserved ---------------------- 67 I 169 701 I 71 I_I 72I N I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I III 80 w Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) West Henderson High School 10:25 AM 09107/24 06/01/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 3600 Haywood Rd Hendersonville NC 28791 11.15 AM 09/07/24 10/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)lritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Jack Robertson,414 4th Ave W Hendersonville NC 28739//828-692-4992/Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ■ Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ■ Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date -4A Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ ignature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Dat -& 1,4 (1, ZEZ;.6� 7/3 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO066681 I11 12I 09/07/24 117 18ICI (cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Trevor McMinn/ ORC assisted in the inspection of this facility. Mr. McMinn took over operation of this facility on July 1, 2009. When Mr. McMinn took over the operation of this facility the sand filter beds were overgrown and trenches had- been dug throughout the sand. Mr. McMinn has been dilligent in cleaning out the sand filter beds, leveling the sand and maintaining the facility. Though school is out for the summer and flows are low, Mr. McMinn stated the effluent has been clear and samples have been good. The previous compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on May 14, 2008 by James Reid. A review of the files indicates that the permit expires 11/30/2010. Please request a permit renewal 180 days prior to expiration. Page # 2 Permit: NCO066681 Inspection Date: 07/24/2009 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ Is the facility as described in the permit? n ❑ [i # Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 ■ ❑ Q Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ®❑ Comment: The permit will expire November 30, 2010. Please request a permit renewal 180 days prior to expiration. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 0 n ■ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: When Mr. McMinn, the current ORC, took over the operation of this facility on July 1, 2009, the sand filter beds were overgrown with weeds and there was evidence of many trenches being cut through the sand beds. Grass surrounding the beds had also not been mowed. Mr. McMinn has made good progress in cleaning out the sand filter beds and leveling the trenches in the sand. The grass has been mowed. A broken distribution pipe has been repaired. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n D Is all required information readily available, complete and current? w Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? n n n ■ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? n ❑ ❑ ■ Is the chain -of -custody complete? D ❑ ❑ ■ Dates, times and location of sampling 171 Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Q Name of person performing analyses n Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ n n n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ ■ Q Page # 3 Permit: NCO066681 Owner - Facility: West nenderson High School Inspection Date: 07/24/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is the backup operator certified at one grade -less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? f_1 ■ n El Comment: Though the previous contract operator sent in the 2008 Annual Report, it was not available at the facility. Mr. McMinn did have a copy of the full permit along with his logbook (which began with July 1, 2009). Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? n n n ■ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ n n n Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ n n n Are high and low water alarms operating properly? n n n ■ Comment: Mr. McMinn stated that all pumps and alarms are operating properly. Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? m n 00 Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ n n n Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ n n n Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? n n ■ n # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ❑ ■ n n # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) n n ■ n Comment: Mr. McMinn has finished cleaning out most of the vegetation from the two sand filter beds; one remaining section of one bed will be finished soon. A broken distribution pipe has been repaired. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n n n Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n n n Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ n n n Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ■ n n n Page # 4 Permit: NC0066681 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Date: 07/24/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Comment - De -chlorination Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Tablet ®n0D 0D■0 ®DDD ®D❑D ®DDD 2 Page # 5 �§ iEi DSCN2583.JPG DSCN2584.JPG DSCN2585.JPG DSCN2586.JPG DSCN2587.JPG i yrap b�et���r . IN s a adz Ngs�t'� DSCN2588.JPG DSCN2589.JPG 4-ILE COP" NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary July 16, 2009 Mr. Jack Robertson Henderson County Board Of Education 414 4th Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LM-0020 Permit No. NC0066681 West Henderson High School WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. Robertson: A review of West Henderson High School's WWTP monitoring report for April 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter - Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - Concentration 04/30/09 30 mg/I 35.3 mg/I Monthly Average Exceeded Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Temperature, Degrees Celcius 04/04/2009 Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 82812964500. Sincerely, Rogerlb. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cl/1Q111771 DWQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ ORC G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Henderson\66681 West Henderson High School\66681 NOV-2009-LM-0020.doc Nne or[hCarolina North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Soa,R MAR 6 2009 bkl.1NATE� ^ p, ry cFCTInN 4AlVItS01 - �JA1�S,l ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758 (828) 697-0063 OFFICE (828) 697-0065 FAX PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT - 2008 Henderson County Schools Mr. Bo Caldwell Permit Number 11SIC-00 6 WE West Henderson High School System Description A gravity flow influent into a 6,000 gallon septic tanks that flows into a 9900 gallon dosing tank, dual. sand beds, tablet feed chlorinator, chlorine contact chamber, tablet feed de -chlorinator, and effluent gravity line. Performance for 2008 The system ran well this year. It was determined that the flow coming from the school in designated increments allowed the total solids to become in suspension and when the tanks dosed the solids would enter the beds. Two 3,000 gallon septic tanks were installed ahead of the dosing tank so allow more time for the solids to settle back out before being dosed onto the beds. This improvement occurred over the summer and no additional violations occurred after the upgrade. Violations for 2008 and corrective actions taken January 15, 2008 — Fecal Coliform @ >600 colonies / 100 mis — increased chlorine dosage March, 2008 — BOD @ 65.9 mg/l March, 2008 — BOD @ 51.9 mg/l March, 2008 — BOD Monthly Average 58.9 mg/l — solids plugged the beds not allowing the system to do adequate treatment; a new tank was installed to allow more time for the solids to settle This report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification of the availability of this report to each of their users. A certified statement will be sent to the State when this notice has been issued. I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. I also certify that this report has been given to the owner of this facility with explicit directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the location with which a copy can be viewed or received. James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc cannot certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose a letter of certification to be mailed to the State of North Carolina on behalf of this entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the conclusion of this requirement. ' Thank you, E �� I I Ez: D yam; L„Y��?L64 qu= James (/ James & James Environmental Management, Inc. 2/20/09 MAR - 4 2009 ®ENR - WATER QUALITY POINT SOURCE BRANCH PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT - 2008 Henderson County Schools Mr. Bo Caldwell West Henderson High School Permit Number: NC0066681 A copy of the Performance Annual Report has already been filed with the State of North Carolina Division of Water Quality in triplicate by James & James Environmental Management, Inc. and should be in your possession at this time. On that report, the certification was stated that I, the responsible party of this facility, has received a copy of this report and was directed to give the users knowledge of this report and access to it. Therefore: I certify under penalty of law that this report prepared by James & James Environmental Management, Inc. is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I fin-ther certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of this documented system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Thank you, Mr. Bo Caldwell Henderson County Schools West Henderson High School Michael F. Easley, Governor �` William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Nort Carolina Departmer,, nvironment and Natural Resources er ILE COPS -� Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION May 30, 2008 Mr. Jack Robertson Henderson County Board Of Education 414 4th Avenue West Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection West Henderson High School Permit No: NCO066681 Henderson County Dear Mr. Robertson: Enclosed is the Compliance Evaluation Report of the inspection conducted on May 14, 2008 by staff of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility_ was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0066681. In order to ensure that a compliant state of operation continues, rebuilding of the sand filters must occur as scheduled during the summer break. Additionally, rebuilding of the chlorine contact tank is strongly recommended; the inspector observed that the concrete walls were crumbling. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations- and comments. If there are questions, please call the writer at 828-296-4651. . Sincerely, James R Reid Environmental Engineer Enclosure -cc: Richard Douglas Garnett, ORC Central Files 4101Mi'; 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 Nox` Carolina Natumll United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA/� Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO066681 111 121 08/05/14 117 18I CI 191 SI 20I I �— Remarks 2111111111111111111111111111111111111111111IIIIII6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------- ------ --------- --Reserved------------- 67I 169 70 L 4 I 71 Lj 72 L N J 73IWI 174 751 I I I I I Li 80 �— =-� Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) West Henderson High School 0 1:55 PM 08/05/14 06/01/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 3600 Haywood Rd Hendersonville NC 28791 02:15 PM 08/05/14 10/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Mtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Richard Douglas Garnett/ORC/828-289-8010/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Jack Robertson,414 4th Ave W Hendersonville NC 28739//828-692-4992/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit . Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists -as -necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date J R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/ Sig e nt Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date o 2v 08 A�of EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3I NCO066681 I11 12I 08/05/14 117 18Id Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Chlorine contact tank was crumbling and should be rebuil t during the summer break at the time the sand filters are rehabilitated. Page # 2 0 A Permit: NCO066681 Owner -Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Concrete chlorine contact tank was crumbling and shoud be rebuilt during the upcoming rehabilitation of the sand filters. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ®❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (if pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ■ ❑ Cl ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page # 3 Permit: NC0066681 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Date: 05/14/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 0 ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ■ Cl ❑ ❑ Comment: Some ponding, filters are scheduled for rebuilding. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Page # 4 James James Environmental Mg ; "nc. System: Permit Number: 10 Henderson County Schools NCO066681 West Henderson High School JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT-. -_ __. _• ._ _.._. _._� PO BOX .1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758 OFFICE: (828) 697-0063 FAX: (828) 697-0066- ' 1J �L MAR 1 1 2008 1 PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT ---- -� ZUU7 WATEri QUALITY SECTION AjHdE 1ILLE REGIONAL OFI7ICE I. General..lnformation Facility/System, Name: WEST HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL HENDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL Responsible Entity: MARTIN BALLARD Person in Charge/Contact: MARTIN BALLARD Applicable Permit(s): NCO066681 Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: A 9900 gallon sand filter beds with septic tank, dual dosing siphons, dual sand filters, tablet chlorination, chlorine contact tank, dechlorination tablet feeder and dechlorination tank. II. Performance Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2007 There were no violations at this facility in 2007. The sand beds were refurbished over the summer. List (by Month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental regulations. Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts and corrective measures taken to address violations. Attach additional sheets if needed. none III. Notification: A copy of this report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification of the availability of this report to each of their users. A certified statement will be sent to the State when this issue has been rectified. �a� James James Environmental Mgi.; inc. IV. Certification System: Permit Number: Henderson County Schools NCO066681 West Henderson High School I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my. knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. (please see below) I certify that this report has been given to the Owner of this Entity with explicit directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the location with which a copy can be either viewed or received. James & James Environmental cannot certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose a letter of certification to be mailed to the State of North Carolina on behalf of this Entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the conclusion of this requirement. Juanita James/ James &-James Environmental Management 2/20/08 Responsible Person Date Title Entity James James Environmental Mgt., inc. System: Henderson County Schools West Henderson High School JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758 OFFICE: (828) 697-0063 FAX: (828) 697-0065 PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT I. General Information Facility/System Name: WEST HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL Responsible Entity: MARTIN BALLARD Person in Charge/Contact: MARTIN BALLARD Applicable Permit(s): NCO066681 Permit Number: NCO066681 A copy of the PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT has already been filed with you by James & James Environmental Management and should be in your possession at this time. On that report, the certification was stated that I, the owner of this Entity, has received a copy of this report and was directed to give the users knowledge of the report and access to it. Therefore: I certify under penalty of law that this report prepared by James & James Environmental Management is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Responsible Person Title Entity Date WAIF �R Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary \� Q�WILE North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources CoAlan > _ — W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION November 13, 2007 Mr. Bo Caldwell, Senior Facility Management Henderson County Board Of Education 414 4th Avenue West Hendersonville, NC 28739 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection West Henderson High School WWTP Permit number NCO066681 Henderson County Dear Mr. Caldwell: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on November 2, 2007. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0066681. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662. Sincerely, n Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: James & James Environmental Management Central Files No thCarolina Natll,rl7lly 2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EF n Washington, D.C. 20460 / OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 1I NI 2 15I 31 NCO066681 111 121 07/11/02 117 18I CI 191 SI 20I Remarks 21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ---------------------- 67I 1.0 169 70I.3I 711 I 72I NI 73' I ' 74 751 I I I I I I 180 I-1—I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) West Henderson High School 1 1:55 AM 07/11/02 06/01/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 3600 Haywood Rd Hendersonville NC 28791 12:30 PM 07/11/02 10/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Jack Robertson,414 4th Ave W Hendersonville NC 28739//828-692-4992/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/ Janet Cantwell 11 ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ �2 V e yz f Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date / /l Q it 0 - - EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES N00066681 yr/mo/day 11 12I 07/11/02 Inspection Type 17 18I0I (cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Treatment Units / Process Control Testing / Effluent Data: This facility has a septic tank and sand filter system. The effluent data was as follows: Dissolved Oxygen = 2.2 mg/I Temperature = 16.0 degrees Celcius Chlorine = < 15 ug/I Records & Reports: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 2-13-2007 by Wanda Frazier. The permit expires on 2010. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year and was on -site, along with a complete copy of the current permit. The log book was present on -site and had good notation of daily events. Operations & Maintenance / Summary: The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits. This facility appears to be well operated and maintained. The operator was on -site during the inspection and is doing a good job. Improvements: This facility was originally permitted for a flow of 9,900 gpd. The school population has dramatically increased from the 1960s, however the treatment system has not been upgraded or expanded. The dosing bells were eliminated and changed to dual pump system for a more efficient distribution of flow. These changes should be reflected in the new permit's narrative description. The sand filter beds have required excessive maintenance due to the currently undersized septic tank. Peak flows have been causing the carry-over of solids onto the sand filter beds, neccessitating the need for sand refurbishment and upgrade of the system. Page # 2 Permit: NCO066681 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Date: 11/02/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation This past summer, the septic tank was completely pumped out to remove years of accmulated solids. In addition, the sand filter beds' piping and sand were completely refurbished. They appear to be working very well now. The wastewater treatment system has been evaluated by the engineer and found to need a much larger volume septic tank to serve as flow equalization and prevent excessive solids carryover to the sand beds. A request for an A to C (authorization to construct) two additional septic tanks (3000 gallons each) to serve as flow equalization, prior to the existing tank, was received by this office on November 8, 2007. ARO is recommending issuance of the A to C to the staff of the Construction Grants and Loans Section. Upon receipt of the issued A to C from them, you will be able to begin this project. Page # 3 Permit: NC0066681 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Date: 11/02/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ® n Is the facility as described in the permit? ®❑ n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n M n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ® n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ®n n n Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ■ n n o Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ n n n Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ o n n Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ■ n n n Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ■ n n n Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ n n In Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ n n n Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? n n ■ n # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ n n n # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) n n ■ n Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n n n Are the tablets the proper size and type? ® n n n Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ® n n n Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ n n n Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ■ n n n Comment: De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Page # 4 r Permit: NCO066681 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Date: 11/02/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ® n n n Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n ® ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ® In n In Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ® n n n Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ® n n n Number of tubes in use? 2 Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Page # 5 03/12/2007 07:54 FAX 8286969738 HARRY.JAMES 001 JAMES & JAMES ENVJRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN TOMB, NC 28758 - (828) 697-0063 OFFICE (828) 697-0065 FAX March 12, 2007 Wanda Frazier DENR 2090 US Highway 70 Swannalioa, NC 28778 M Re: Notice of Violation dated March 5, 2007 Permit Number: NCO066681 - West Henderson High School NOV-2007-LV-0121 Dear Mrs. Frazier, ' MAR 1 2 2007 WATER CU/,LITY SECTION ASiFl:- :;' LF R--=ICF -- - -- �� This letter is in. reference to the Notice of Violation received by James & James Environmental on March 9, 2007, The violation was for West Henderson High School in regard to the elevated Fecal Coliform of 1350 colonies/100 mis for September, 2006. We have been attempting to find that optimum point where there is enough chlorine to do an adequate kill of the bacteria without wasting the Clients money in over chlorinating and then over de -chlorinating. We were trying to run a chlorine residual around a 0.8 mg/1, This is the time that we have violated the Fecal Coliform limits. We have determined that with maintaining a chlorine residual between a 0.8 rng/l mid a 1.2 mg/I the fecal count is usually within permit limits. While we do not wish to be negligent in the enforcement of the permit limits, we do not wish to be wasteful with the clients financial requirements either. If you have any additional questions, please contact me. Thank you for your attention in this matter. With highest regards, I am Very truly yours, anita James 6 aat'�rfi ichLn Easley �Gov�inor !Ilia oss F SE cretary North Carolina Departmentofnviro entatu ar'H2'esources Q.; la,Vl( Klimek f F�irector Division of Water'Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION March 5, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT. REQUESTED 7006 2150 0005 2459 7070 Mr. Bo Caldwell, Senior Facility Management Henderson County Board Of Education 414 4th Avenue West Hendersonville; NC 28739 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2007-LV-0121 Permit No. NCO066681 West Henderson High School WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. Caldwell: A review of West Henderson High School's monitoring report for September 2006 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Limit Type Value Fecal Coliform, 400 1,350 Daily Maximum Membrane Filter, 09/19/06 colonies per colonies per Exceeded M-FC Broth @ 44.5 100 ml 100 ml degrees Celcius Remedial actions should, be taken -to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. NTOorthCarolina Natumlly 2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 8281296-4500 (Telephone) 8281299-7043 (Fax) Customer Service 877-623-6748 Mr. Bo Caldwell Henderson County Board Of Education March 5, 2007 Page 2 of 2 To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828-296- 4500 extension 4662. The Asheville Regional Office currently has on staff a Wastewater Treatment Consultant to offer technical assistance to Wastewater Treatment Plants and Collection Systems with operational concerns. Thisservice is free and non -regulatory to assist in the identification and correction of operational problems. This service can be utilized for optimization of the operation of WWTP and/or Collection Systems. Should you have questions about this service, please contact Don Price at 828-296-4500 extension 4656. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Enclosure cc: Bob Guerra, NPDES Point Source Compliance Enforcement . II,• WQ Central Files 1 ��F W ATF9Q Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary `O G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources r Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Q Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION February 21, 2007 1OWN Mr. Bo Caldwell, Senior Facility Management Henderson County Board Of Education 414 4th Avenue West Hendersonville, NC 28739 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection West Henderson High School WWTP Permit number NCO066681 Henderson County Dear Mr. Caldwell: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on February 13, 2007. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0066681. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report. for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662. Sincerely, V C7�'f.GtL�- Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: James & James Environmental Centr , Fil Ievlll'. Ft'es NonrthCarolina �ldtlfCll��lf 2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency EA Washington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved. / A OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 NI 2 15I 31 NCO066681 111 121 07/02/13 117 18I cl 19I SI 20III Remarks 211•IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiiiil111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA-------------------Reserved----- 671 1.0 169 70131 711 I 721 NJ 73 l_I I Ll 174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date West Henderson High School 01:45 PM 07/02/13 06/01/01 3600 Haywood Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Hendersonville NC 28791 02:30 PM 07/02/13 10/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Jack Robertson,414 4th Ave W Hendersonville NC 28739//828-692-4992/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ■ Operations & Maintenance ■ Records/Reports ■ Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review ■ Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)i� I/! Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 7 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO066681 I11 12I 07/02/13 1 17 18Icl (cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 1-26-2006 by Starr Silvis & Jim Reid. The permit expires on 11-30-2010, please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year and was on -site, along with a complete copy of the current permit. The effluent data on this septic tank sand filter system was as follows on the day of the inspection. Temperature = 7.4 degrees Celcius Chlorine = <15 ug/I pH = 6.7 units Harry James, the contract operator, was on -site during the inspection. The log book was present on -site and had good notation of daily events. The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits. This facility appears to be well operated and maintained. Terry Barr, the operator, is doing a good job. This facility was originally permitted for a flow of 9,900 gpd. The school population has dramatically increased from the 1960s, however the treatment system has not been upgraded or expanded. The dosing bells were eliminated and changed to dual pump system for a more efficient distribution of flow. These changes should be reflected in the new permit's narrative description. The sand filter beds require excessive maintenance due to the currently undersized septic tank. Peak flows are causing the carry-over of solids onto the sand filter beds. This neccessitates the need for upgrading the system. It is recommended that a much larger septic tank be installed. A request for an authorization to construct will be required for this expansion. The permit currently requires toxicity monitoring. The facility is requesting that this be replaced with ammonia nitrogen limits and monitoring. The receiving stream is Mill Pond Creek. The IWC (instream waste concentration) of wastewater from this system, in this stream is 13%. The summer limits for ammonia nitrogen would be around 6 mg/I in the summer months and 13 mg/I in the winter months. The permittee may request in writing a modification of the permit, if these changes are desired. The permit doesn't expire until November 30, 2010, so it is advisable to make these requests as soon as possible. Page # 2 Permit: NCO066681 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Date: 02/13/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ fl ■ Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ 0 0 0 Comment: The dosing bells were eliminated and changed to a dual pump system. These changes should be reflected in the new permit. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 0 0 Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ n ■ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? fl ❑ ■ n Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ El 0 0 Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? n n ■ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ Cl 110 Is sand filter free of ponding? ■nnn Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? n n ■ n # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ n n n # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) n n ■ n Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n n n Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n n n Page # 3 Permit: NC0066681 Inspection Date: 02/13/2007 Owner - Facility: West Henderson High School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation (Disinfection -Tablet Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? . Comment: De -chlorination Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: ■nnn ■nnn Page # 4 ole items 1, 2, and 3.Also 'complete'* k-Signature-,,-.�z- it If Restricted Delivery is desired. 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