NC0084689_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
RECEIV M
February 25, 2013 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
MAR 052013
Mr. James Friday, Utilities Director
City of Mount Holly SWP sou rauN
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
P.O. Box 406
Mount Holly,NC 28120
SUBJECT: Retraction of Notice of Violation
NOV-2013-LR-0012
City of Mount Holly WTP
NPDES Permit Number NC0084689
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Friday:
On February 12, 2013, this office sent you the subject notice of violation (NOV) for failure to submit
discharge monitoring reports per the terms of the NPDES permit during the months of August,
September, October and November 2012. The NOV was sent to you in error. Although our computer
system flagged these reports as missing, information was available within our agency regarding the
inactive discharge status of water treatment plant. I regret that I did not look into this matter more
closely before signing the NOV. I apologize for this oversight and for sending the NOV to the City.
The NOV has been retracted and its record has been removed from our data systems.
I further apologize for any inconvenience the NOV may have caused. I would like to extend my
personal thanks to Mr. Brian Wilson of the City of Mount Holly Water Treatment Plant staff for the
gracious way in which he handled this situation.
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact me at(919) 807-6398 or via e-mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
..fr4/1- /7. f_es
Bob Sledge, Environmental Specialist
Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit
cc: NPDES Enforcement File
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 One
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, Ill
Governor Director Secretary
RECEIVED
February 12,2013 DIVISION OF INATER QUALITY
CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 2780 0003 4825 5840 FEE ] 8 2013
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED sWi= ; d ruN
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Mr. James Friday,Utilities Director
City of Mount Holly
P.O.Box 406
Mount Holly,NC 28120
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION: NOV-2013-LR-0012
City of Mount Holly WTP
NPDES Permit Number NC0084689
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Friday:
This is to inform you that the Division of Water Quality has not received your discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs)for August, September, October and November 2012. Water quality regulations require that monthly
monitoring reports shall be filed no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is
made. Failure to submit reports as required will subject the violator to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to
$25,000 per violation.
To prevent further action,please submit the reports to the Division's Central Files office at the letterhead
address within 15 days or notify this office as to any problem preventing their timely receipt. You will be
considered noncompliant with the self-monitoring requirements of your NPDES permit until the reports have
been submitted. Additional action, including the assessment of civil penalties,may be taken if the reports are
not submitted within the time frame specified above.
This letter additionally provides notice that this office will recommend the assessment of civil penalties if future
reports are not received within the required time frame during the next twelve(12)reporting months. The
Division must take these steps because timely submittal of discharge monitoring reports is essential to the
efficient operation of our water quality programs. We appreciate your assistance in this matter. If you have any
questions about this letter or discharge monitoring reports,please contact Bob Sledge at(919) 807-6398 or via
e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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fi John E.Hennessy, Supervisor
Compliance&Expedited Permitting Unit
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Central Files
1617 Mad Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 One
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NorthCarOlina
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 6, 2012
AUG 0 8 2012
5113 SWP SECTION
Mr. James Friday MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
City of Mount Holly Water Plant
P.O. Box 406
Mount Holly, NC 28120
Subject: North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Dear Friday:
Per the written request dated July 24, 2012, we are discontinuing the North Carolina
Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification of your laboratory Mount Holly WTF NC
#5113. We will proceed with removing your laboratory from the certified list. You are reminded
that it is not legal to analyze environmental samples required by G. S. 143 Article 21 without our
certification.
Do not hesitate to call on us if we can be of assistance in the future. Contact us immediately at
[phone] if this action is incorrect or if you have questions.
Sincerely,
J. Kent Wiggins
Laboratory Section Chief
Laboratory Section
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Gary Francies
Mooresville Regional Office — Surface Water Protection
DENR DWQ Laboratory Section NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Branch
1623 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1623
Location:4405 Reedy Creek Road.Raleigh,North Carolina 27607-6445
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] One
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Bennie Brookshire.Councilman
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David htoorc.Councilman
Perry Toomey.Councilman
Damn Jackson.CID %tanager
400 East Central Avenue•Post°dice Box 406•Mount(lolls.North Carolina 28120•704-827-3931•tax 704-827-5672•ww•a•.mtholly.us
Zackery L.Foreman
Water Treatment Facility ORC
City of Mount Holly RECEIVED
P.O. Box 406 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Mount Holly,NC 28120 MAY 0 7 20;2
[e-mail]
[phone] SWP SECTION
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
April 30,2012
Ms. Marcia Allocco
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
610 East Center Ave.
Mooresville,NC 28115
[e-mail]
704-663-1699
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Mount Holly WTP
Permit No.NC0084689
Gaston County
Dear: Ms.Allocco
The sample event that is in question has been rectified.The time of this sampling,once data was received
the lagoon pumps were stopped immediately to allow more time for dissipation of Chlorine levels.Extra
settling time has been added to our operations to cease any other problems.
We are also in the process of installing a sewer line in place to receive the flow from the lagoons. Which
would terminate the use of the discharge.The project was started on April 9th,2012,and the project should
be complete by September 6,2012.
Zackery L.Foreman
Water reatment Facility ORC
City of Mount Holly

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
January 11, 2012
CERTIFIED MAIL #7010 2780 0003 1461 8860
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Danny Jackson, City Manager
City of Mount Holly
Post Office Box 406
Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120
Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking #: NOV-2012-LV-0023
Mount Holly WTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0084689
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Jackson:
A review of the October 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
10/20/11 TSS 120.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Daily maximum)
10/31/11 TSS 61.8 mg/L 30.0 mg/L (Ddily�rraxitrrum)
A Notice of Violation and 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.
NC0084689. 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 violations, request technical
assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within 10 days of receipt of this
Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the
October 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may
be assessed regarding these violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-
day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
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
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
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anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order
by Consent. You may contact Ms. Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco at (704)
235-2204.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
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Bran Hough,Mayor
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qtyI. CITY Of MOUNT HOLLY Jerry Bishop,Councilman
Bennie Brookshire,Councilman
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N.C. David Moore.Councilman
Perry Toomey,Councilman
Danny Jackson,City Manager
400 East Central Avenue•Post Office Box 406•Mount Holly,North Carolina 28120•704-827-3931 •fax [phone] •www.mtholly.us
ZackeryRL. Foreman ECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Water Treatment Facility ORC
City of Mont Holly JAN 2 0 2012
P.O.Box 406
Mount Holly,NC 28120 SWP SECTION
[phone] MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
[e-mail]
January 13,2012
Robert B.Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2012-LV-0023
Mount Holly WTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0084689
Gaston County
Dear Mr.Krebs
It is unclear what is causing this issue to arise. I have implemented several guards to prevent such
instances to no avail.I have scheduled sludge to be removed from the lagoons.Synagro is working on
finding property to apply the alum sludge on. We are also working to disband the discharge.We have
hired USI Engineering for a $600,000 sewer line project.The project should go out to bid in the end
of the first quarter of 2012. Once in place the discharge will not be in service.Which would eliminate
the issues that have occurred.
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Sincer ly,
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Water Treatment Facility,ORC
111 Mountain Island Rd Mount Holly,NC 28120 [phone]

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 24, 2012
Mr. Zach Foreman
City of Mount Holly
PO Box 406
Mount Holly,North Carolina 28120
NOD- 2012- Ly- Doly
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Mount Holly WTP
Permit No. NC0084689
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Foreman:
A review of the January 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)revealed a violation of the
following parameter(s) at Outfall 001:
Parameter Date Reported Value Permit Limit
Total Residual Chlorine 1/17/12 50 ug/1 17 ug/1
Remedial actions should be taken to correct any problems. The violations described above
should be abated immediately and properly resolved. Any efforts undertaken to bring the facility
back into compliance are not an admission of guilt. However, it is a necessary action that you
should take to prevent any future environmental damage.
Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of
civil penalties. Violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day
for each violation. Any efforts undertaken to bring the facility back into compliance are not an
admission of culpability. Your above-mentioned response to this correspondence, the degree and
extent of harm to the environment, and the duration and gravity of the violation(s) will be
considered in any future actions undertaken.
N.C.Division of Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Ave,Mooresville NC 28115
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] One
Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
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NC0084689
City of Mount Holly WTP
Gaston County
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Ms. Marcia
Allocco or me at 704-663-1699 or by email at [e-mail] or
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: DWQ Central Files
Point Source Compliance

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
October 4, 2011
DANNY JACKSON RECEIVED
CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PO BOX 406 OCT i S
MT HOLLY NC 28120
SW":ac'.`r:ON
MoaRESV;I LE REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Mount Holly WTP
Permit Number: NC0084689
Case Number: LV-2011-0226
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Jackson:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 116965 in the amount of $494.67 received from you
dated September 23, 2011. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
Sincerely,
Jovonah Weeden
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1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 One
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor
Director Secretary
September 8, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 0290 000 4565 0526
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Danny Jackson, City Manager
City of Mount Holly
Post Office Box 406
Mount Holly,North Carolina 28120
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0084689
Mount Holly WTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2011-0226
Dear Mr. Jackson:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$494.67
($350.00 civil penalty + $144.67 enforcement costs) against the City of Mount Holly.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self-monitoring
data reported for May 2011. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge
limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NC0084689. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the City of Mount Holly violated the
terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0084689 and North Carolina General Statute
(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the
Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor for the
Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the City of Mount Holly:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave..Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
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$ 100.00 For_1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6)and
NPDES Permit No. NC0084689, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum
effluent limit for total suspended solids.
$ 250.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0084689, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average
effluent limit for total suspended solids.
$ 350.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 144.67 Enforcement costs.
$ 494.67 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 violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(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 violations were 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

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2. Submit a written request for remission 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 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 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 G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
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 information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing. The Director 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 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"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 §150B-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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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 letter, 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 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. If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment or a
Special Order by Consent,please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at
704/663-1699.
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(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Mooresville Regional Office Compliance File w/ attachments
Raleigh Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2011-0226
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 5/13/11 TSS *120 mg/1 45 mg/1 (daily maximum)
001 5/2011 TSS *61mg/1 30 mg/1 (monthly average)
*Denotes civil penalty assessment
The City of Mount Holly's response to NOV-2011-LV-0370 was reviewed by DWQ staff.
Mitigating factors were not found that resulted in a reduced civil penalty amount.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0084689 )
FILE NO. LV-2011-0226
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$ 494.67 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment
document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 8, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek
remission of the civil,penalties, 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 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 , 2011
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0226
Assessed Party: City of Mount Holly
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0084689
Amount Assessed: $494.67
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 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 anyprevious 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: (use additional pages as necessary)

MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 08/15/11 Page: 5 of 8
Permit: % MRs Between: 5-2011 and 5-2011 Region:Mooresville Violation Category:Limit Violation Program Category: NPDES WW
Facility Name: % Param Name: % County:% Subbasin:% Violation Action: None
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PERMIT:NC0066141 FACILITY: Town of Spencer Mountain-Spencer Mountain WTP COUNTY:Gaston REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE a/o OVER LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
05-2011 001 Effluent Chlorine,Total Residual 05/12/11 2 X month ug/I 28 130 364.29 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
PERMIT:NC0084689 FACILITY: City of Mount Holly-Mount Holly WTP COUNTY:Gaston REGION: Mooresville
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Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE , LIMIT VALUE %OVER LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATI N ACTION
05-2011 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended- 05/13/11 2 X month mg/I 45 120 166.67 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
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Concentration
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05-2011 001 Effluent Solids,Total Suspended- 05/31/11 2 X month mg/I 30 61 103.33 Monthly Average Exceeded None
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PERMIT:NC0028606 FACILITY: NC DOT-Environmental Operations-1-77 Rest Area COUNTY:Iredell REGION: Mooresville
Iredell County
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE %OVER LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
05-2011 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C)- 05/19/11 Weekly mg/I 45 47.5 5.56 Daily Maximum Exceeded None
Concentration

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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: City of Mount Holly
Facility: Mount Holly WTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2011-0226
Permit Number: NC0084689
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
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;
No harm has been documented.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violations occurred during the month of May 2011. On May 13, 2011 the facility reported a TSS
value of 120 mg/1 which is 167% above the daily maximum permit limit. The monthly average was
reported as 61 mg/1 (103% over the monthly average permit limit). The City of Mount Holly response
to NOV-2011-LV-0370 stated that the facility was operated to collect samples although the treatment
had been inadequate. The May DMR indicated an effluent discharge of.006 MGD on the day of May
13, 2011.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effects are expected on ground water or air quality. Surface water quality may have been impacted
by increase in turbidity and possible associated impacts on aquatic life.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money appears to have been saved by the noncompliance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful or intentional.

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
Case Number Description
LV-2011-0226 3/11 TSS,pH violations assessed $685.06 paid 7/31/11
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Staff preparation of enforcement package: 2 hrs. @ $35.34/hour ($70.68)
SWP Regional Supervisor review: 1 hour at $38.55/hour ($38.99)
Clerical Support: 1 hour at $15.00/hour ($15.00)
Postage ($20.00)
Total: $144.67
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Division of Water Quality

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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 16, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7010 0290 0000 4565 0502
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Danny Jackson, City Manager
City of Mount Holly
Post Office Box 406
Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120
Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking #: NOV-2011-Lv-0370
Mount Holly WTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0084689
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Jackson:
A review of the May 2011 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of
the following parameters at Outfall 001:
Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
5/13/11 TSS 120 mg/I 45 mg/I (daily maximum)
5/2011 TSS 61 mg/I 30 mg/I (monthly average)
A Notice of Violation and 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. NC0084689. 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 violations, request technical
. assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within 10 days of receipt of this
Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the
May 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be
assessed regarding these violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day
period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.:Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone [phone] t Fax:[phone])Customer Service:1-877-623-6-48 NOrthC;arolina
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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.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact John Lesley at
[phone].
Sincerely,
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Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
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UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
400 East Central Avenue•Post Office Box 406•Mount Holly,NC 28120•704-822-2939.704-822-2933 Fax•www.mtholly.us
RECEIVED
Zackery L. Foreman DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
City of Mount Holly
Water Treatment Facility AU3 2 3 Lu i1
P.O.Box 406
Mount Holly,NC 28120 SUL P`,r C`,ION
[phone] MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
[e-mail]
August 19, 2011
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#:NOV-2011-Lv-0370
Mount Holly WTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0084689
Gaston County
Dear Mr.Krebs
Upon reviewing the information it was found that the lagoons were operated for the
purpose of the lagoons being sampled.This should not have been a normal day of operation
the sample collected was not representative to the operation of the facility. The conditions
where not adequate for discharge, as shown by the result of the sample collected on
5/20/11.An SOP has been put in place to keep this from happening again. Also more hands
on training with the operations of the lagoons will also be conducted. Here at the City of
Mount Holly it is most important task to provide the safest drinking water while protecting
the environment.
Sincerely,
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Za ery L. Foreman
Water Treatment Facility ORC

City of Mount Holly Water Treatment Plant Standard Operating Procedure WTP SOP #: WW1
.1.oU/yl Revision#: 1
yo Revision Date: 08/19/11
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Operation of The Lagoons Revised By: Zforeman
N.C.' Approved By: Zforeman
Purpose: This SOP is to maintain that we stay within compliance. The Lagoons are a important part of the operations of the water treatment facility
Step/Action Helpful Comments, Definitions, etc.
1. Lagoons should always be inspected before turning the pumps ON. A. This criteria is to keep the lagoons in compliance. Running
The level should be check and should between the lagoons low will cause the chance of solids coming
• High level - 1' through the discharge. Which is unacceptable.
• Low Level—3.5'
B. If the lagoons are low when the lab shows to sample
DO NOT TURN THE LAGOONS ON BETWEEN 3-5 FEET!!! reschedule the sample collection.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
When turning lagoons ON check to see that there is no floating debris A. Visual inspection is also important because you cannot see
2. in the lagoons. If present DO NOT TURN ON! the lagoons from the plant. The pumps pull water from the
The visitation log is to be filled out everyday. No Exceptions surface of the lagoons. So they need to be free and clear.
• Fill out the level
• Initial sheet
• Fill out the pump log
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RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Mrs. Marcia Allocco
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources AL:~ 1 5 11
Mooresville Regional Office .0. :.A-Ec.riot,'
610 East Center Ave Suite 301 MOOR,ac\, ;i_.L=_REGIONAL OFFICE
Mooresville,NC 28115
Re:Subject: Compliance Evaluation Investigation
Mt.Holly WTP
NPDES Permit NC0084689
Gaston County,North Carolina
In response to the evaluation inspection June 8th, 2011, and the deficiencies that were noted there
has been the following changes.
Record Keeping
• On the DMR there was a digital average set on the excel spreadsheet. It has been removed
and the sheet has been protected to keep from making changes. Where the data has to be
inserted into the DMR that way there is no automatic inserts.
• Trying to locate October 2010 missing lab data.
• All toxicity data will be sent to the environmental Branch of DWQ
Laboratory
• C12 curves have been assigned and scheduled with all operators.So that it will not be missed
again.All operators are now aware of the C12 requirement. ORC will also be monitoring the
laboratory more closely in the future.To insure that this is not missed in the future.
Effluent Flow
• Discharge- Source of discharge was found to be sample taps from the plant.
The drain line of this sink was plumbed to a drain to go into the lagoons and removed from
flowing to the discharge line.
• Flow meter has been installed before July 1st,2011 in accordance with permit NC00084689.
The city is still pursuing the connection to the sewer system to eliminate discharge.
Completion date is unknown.
If there is more information needed please feel free to contact me at(704) 822-2928 or by email at
[e-mail]
Sincerely
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Za ery L.Foreman

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
June 8, 2011
Mr. Danny Jackson, City Manager
City of Mount Holly
P.O. Box 406
Mt. Holly,NC 28120
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Investigation
Mt. Holly WTP
NPDES Permit NC0084689
Gaston County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Jackson:
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Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on May 31,2011, by Ms. Donna Hood of the Office. Please inform the facility's Operator-in-
Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
Per the requirements of the applicable permit,the City of Mt. Holly will be required to begin continuous flow
monitoring on July 1, 2011. This monitoring will require the installation of a flow meter at the facility. Because
the City is anticipating a connection to the Mt. Holly wastewater treatment plant and elimination of the NPDES
discharge permit at the water treatment plant, the City may wish to pursue an extension for the installation of the
flow meter.
Several deficiencies were noted during the inspection as detailed in the Record Keeping,Laboratory, and
Effluent Flow Sections of the attached report. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by
July 1, 20111 addressing the deficiencies noted in the Record Keeping Laboratory, and Effluent Flow Sections
of the attached report. In responding,please address your comments to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco.
This report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning the report,please
do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at [phone].
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Sincerel --
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Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet www.ncwaterquality.org
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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 NI 2 151 31 NC0084689 1 11 121 11/05/31 117 181 rl 191 s1 201
Remarks -J
21IIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIII11166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------- Reserved------
671 169 701 31 711 1 721 NI 731 1 1 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)
09:30 AM 11/05/31 10/03/01
Mount Holly WTP
NCSR 1933 At NC Hwy 273 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Mount Holly NC 28120 11:30 AM 11/05/31 15/02/28
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)ITitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Zackery L Foreman/ORC/704-822-2928/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Danny Jackson,PO Box 406 Mt Holly NC 28120//704-827-3931/7048275672 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
III Permit II Flow Measurement •Operations&Maintenance •Records/Reports
▪Self-Monitoring Program •Sludge Handling Disposal II Facility Site Review II Effluent/Receiving Waters
▪Laboratory
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
Donna od MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2193/
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Sig ature of Management Q A Reviewer /Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Mar is llocco WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I NC0084689 I11 12I 11/05/31 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: Mount Holy WT?
Inspection Date: 05/31/2011 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? 0 0 • 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 n n n
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n
Comment: The facility's permit is effective from 03/01/2010-02/28/2015. The facility
anticipates elimination of the discharge through a connection to the City of Mt. Holly
VVVVTP.
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 n
Judge, and other that are applicable? •
Comment: The lagoons appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the
inspection.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? n ■ n n
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n
Is the chain-of-custody complete? ■ n n n
Dates, times and location of sampling ■
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses ■
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ n n n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ ■ n
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n n ■ n
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
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Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: Mount Holly'WTP
Inspection Date: 05/31/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 11000
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n n ■ n
Comment: DMRs for January 2010-December 2010 were reviewed for the inspection.
No violations were reported for the review period. The following documentation
problems were observed during the inspection:
1. pH is averaged on the DMR. pH cannot be averaged due to its logarithmic nature. In
the future, do not average pH.
2. Monthly averages for all 'less than'values should be reported as zero. This was cited
in the last inspection.
3. The original toxicity report should be signed by the ORC and sent to the
Environmental Sciences Branch of DWQ as stated on the toxicity results form. •
4. No lab bench sheets with associated TRC values reported on the October 2010 DMR
were observed during the inspection. All effluent results reported on the DMR,
performed under the facility's associated field lab certification are required to be
documented per NCAC 2H .0800 regulations. It is the responsibility of the ORC and/or
lab manager to ensure all necessary lab documentation occurs at the facility.
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Yes No NA NE
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■ nnn
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ n n n
•
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ n n n
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? n n ■ n
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+1-1.0 degrees? n n ■ n
Comment: The facility performs field analyses under field lab certification#5113. All
other analyses are performed by Shealy (#329) or Pace (#12). The chlorine curve for
2010 was not done.
Yes No NA NE
Lagoons
Type of lagoons?
2
#Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Parallel
Are lagoons operated in?
nn ■ n
#Is a re-circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? n ■ n n
#Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? n n ■ n
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? ■ n n n
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Permit: NC3084689 Owner-Facility: Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 05/31/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? MOOD
Are dikes free of seepage? ■ n n n
Are dikes free of erosion? ■ n n n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals? ■ n n n
#Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon(s)been measured periodically in multiple locations? ■ n n n
#If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? n n ■ n
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? ■ n n n
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? ■ n n n
Comment: Due to a recent backwash, a large amount of floating sludge was observed
at the time of the inspection. The floating sludge was not detrimental to any of the
processes in the lagoon. The inspector was informed that the sludge needed time to
settle. Alum sludge from the lagoons is land applied by Synagro under land application
permit#WO0001863.
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? n n ■ n
Is flow meter calibrated annually? n n U n
Is the flow meter operational? n n ■ n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n U n
Comment: Effluent flow is calculated by eflluent pump run time.
Pump Station -Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ n ❑ ❑
Are all pumps present? ■ n n n
Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n
Are float controls operable? 111000
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? ■ n n n
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? n ❑ n ■
Comment:
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system? N/A
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? n n ■ ❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n ■ n
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Permit: NC0084689 Cwner-Facility: Mcunt Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 05/31/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance`valuation
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
0 0
#Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ 0
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? n n ■ n
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? n n ■ ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment: The facility uses time in the settling lagoons to dissipate the chlorine
residual. No violations of chlorine residual in the effluent were observed during the
inspection.
Yes No NA NE
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional? nn ■ n
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ n n n
Is proper volume collected? ■ n n n
Is the tubing clean? nn ■ n
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? ■ n n n
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ nnn
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n n n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
nn ■ n
Comment: A discharge from an unknown source was occurring on the day of the
inspection. This should be investigated and the discharge should cease immediately.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
January 13, 2010
Mr. Eric Davis, City Manager
City of Mount Holly
Post Office Box 406
Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120
Subject: Retraction of Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0084689
Case No. LV-2009-0431
Mount Holly WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Davis:
This Office is in receipt of your amended Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for September
2009 and the associated internal Water Treatment Facility Discharge Report, in response to the above
referenced Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty. These documents were received in our
Office on January 11, 2009. The amended DMR shows that the settleable solids concentration on
September 16, 2009, was < 0.1 ml/L and the monthly average settleable solids concentration was 0.0
mg/L for September 2009. 'These revised values do not exceed the settleable solids daily maximum
permit limit of 0.2 ml/L or the monthly average permit limit of 0.1 ml/L and therefore no violations of
NC0084689 have occurred for September 2009.
Based on the amended DMR this Office is retracting the Notice of Violation and Assessment of
Civil Penalty. If you have any further questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to
contact Marcia Allocco at [phone].
Sincerely,
•
Robert B. Krebs •
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
cc: Point Source Branch
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115• One
Phone:[phone]\Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 North Carolina
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
December 7, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7008 1140 0002 2716 7451
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Eric Davis, City Manager
City of Mount Holly
Post Office Box 406
Mount Holly,North Carolina 28120
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0084689
Mount Holly WTP •
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2009-0431
Dear Mr. Davis:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$433.71 ($350.00 civil penalty+ $83.71 enforcement costs) against the City of Mount Holly.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self-
monitoring data reported for September 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NC0084689. The violations are
summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the City of Mount Holly violated
the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0084689 and North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may
be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director
of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the City of
Mount Holly:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org •
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$ 100.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No.NC0084689, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum
effluent limit for settleable solids.
$ 250.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No.NC0084689, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average
effluent limit for settleable solids.
$ 350.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.71 Enforcement costs.
$ 433.71 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 violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(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 violations were 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 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 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 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 G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
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 information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing. The Director 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 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"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

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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 §150B-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: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
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 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. If you have any questions about this civil penalty
assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the
Mooresville Regional Office at(704) 663-1699.
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(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality

ATTACHMENTS
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Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2009-0431
Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Settleable solids 1.0 ml/L* 0.2 ml/L (Daily maximum)
001 Settleable solids 1.0 ml/L* 0.1 ml/L (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO.NC0084689 )
FILE NO. LV-2009-0431
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Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$433.71 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated December 7, 2009, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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 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 , 2009
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0431
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Assessed Party: The City of Mount Holly
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0084689
Amount Assessed: $433.71
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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 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: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator: The City of Mount Holly
Facility: Mount Holly WTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LV-2009-0431
Permit Number: NC0084689
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;
The settleable solids concentration of 1.0 mI/L on September 16, 2009, exceeded the daily maximum
permit limit of 0.2 mI/L. Since this was the only sample taken during the month it also caused an exceed-
ance of the settleable solids monthly average permit limit of 0.1 ml/L. There was no documented harm.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The settleable solids daily maximum permit limit was exceeded by 400% on September 16, 2009, and
the monthly average permit limit was exceeded by 900%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully or
intentionally. The permittee noted that they were compliant on the September 2009 DMR.
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 CPAs issued against the City of Mount Holly for their WTP.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $83.71.
/Z/9/41 e
Date Robert B. Krebs, Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

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MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 12/01/09 Page: 10 of 25
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oresville and, `g-2009 Region: Violation Category'Limit Violation Program Category:%
Facility Name: % ' Param Name: % County:% Subbasin: % Violation Action: % ,
Major Minor:
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PERMIT:NC0074799 FACILITY: Pines Mobile Home Park-Pines Mobile Home Park COUNTY:Gaston REGION: Mooresville
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MON RING OUTFACE/ : VIOLATI • r UNIT OF -.*, CALCULATED
RE RT PPI. .TION METER r<. D FREQU MEAS LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE ', IOLATION ACTION
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Concentration '
09 009 .A 001 r u t Nitrogen,Ammonia •tal(as 09/ 09 2 X month mg/I 10 it2 Daily Ma "-'um Exceeded None
N)-Concentration
09 1'009 001 Efflu- Nitrogen,Ammo a Total(as 09/24, 2 X mo g/l 10 17.: , Daily :ximum Exceeded None
N)-Concentr- ,n
Nitrogen, • onia Total(as •
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09- 009 001 Effluent 9 09/30/09 month mg/1` - - • 2 16.9 Monthly Average Exceeded None
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PERMIT: NC0084689 FACILITY: City of Mount Holly -Mount Holly WTP COUNTY:Gaston REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation t,•-v — C ` C..)` .. \
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED ,%(:
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
09-2009 001 Effluent Solids,Settleable 09/16/09 Monthly ml/I 0.2'! 1 '1- -' Daily Maximum Exceeded None i I.`;c_�
09-2009 001 Effluent Solids,Settleable 09/30/09 Monthly ml/I 0.1•V 1 (i'r Monthly Average Exceeded None , : ,-
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�OF W TFR p Michael F.Easley,Governor
GWilliam G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
1/1 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
-c Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
December 16, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7007 1490 0004 4509 6529
Mr. Eric Davis, City Manager
City of Mt. Holly
Post Office Box 406
Mt. Holly,North Carolina 28120
Subject: Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mt. Holly WTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0084689
Gaston County,N.C.
Tracking#: NOV-2008-PC-0837
Dear Mr. Davis:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on December 3, 2008 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please
advise the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation(NOV) for an unpermitted lagoon
discharge and the failure to properly operate and maintain the facility which are violations of the
subject NPDES Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, as detailed in the
Lagoon section of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more
than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation, per day, 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.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by January 6, 2009,
addressing the above-noted violations detailed in the attached report. The City should either •
connect the lagoon overflow system to the effluent discharge pumping system or request a permit
modification to permit each overflow outfall. Your response shall include the City's actions to
address these unpermitted outlets. Please address your comments to the attention of Mrs. Marcia
Allocco.
Mailing Address Phone[phone] Location N One Caroona
610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 Fax [phone] 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 atura
Mooresville,NC 28115 Mooresville,North Carolina
Internet: www.ncwatergnalitv.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748

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Mr. Eric Davis
December 16, 2008
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The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact me or Mr. Bell at [phone].
Sincerely,
Marcia Allocco
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department

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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 L NJ 2 5I 31 NC0084689 111 121 08/12/03 117 181 rl 191 cl 2011
t� '--' Remarks -J U
211 I I I IIII1111 I I I I I I I I I I I I 1I11IIII I I I I 1111 1 1 I 1 1I166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
671 1.5 169 70[I 711 N I 72 I t�I 73 11 ( 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 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)
09:30 AM 08/12/03 05/05/01
Mount Holly WTP
NCSR 1933 At NC Hwy 273 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Mount Holly NC 28120 11:30 AM 08/12/03 10/02/28
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
James Mack Haas/ORC/704-827-4261/
Zackery L Foreman//704-822-2928 /
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Eric Davis,PO Box 406 Mount Holly NC 28120/City Manager/704-527-6626/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
III Permit III Flow Measurement I.Operations&Maintenance I.Records/Reports
Ill Self-Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal •Facility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters
•Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
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Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspect r(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell (14 /,7 MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ / // f O f'
Si ature of Management Q A�Review r Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Ma cia
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EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
31 NC0089689 p11 12I 08/12/03 I17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 12/03/2008 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? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ■ 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: A 28 ug/I effluent total residual chlorine (TRC) permit limit became effective
on 4/1/07.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available,complete and current? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain-of-custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates,times and location of sampling •
Name of individual performing the sampling U
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses U
Transported COCs •
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 0 ■ 0
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 • 0
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Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 12/03/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Comment: The facility's records were organized and well maintained. DMRs were
reviewed for the period September 07 through August 08. No limit violations were
reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct. The facility staff must ensure all
"<" values are calculated properly. In addition, the facility staff must ensure all
laboratory documentatin is properly transcribed onto the benchsheets and DMRs
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ 0 0 0
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ n ❑ ❑
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ n ❑ ❑
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ❑ n ■ ❑
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ODED
Comment: On-site field analyses are performed under laboratory certification#5113.
Shealy Environmental Services, Inc. (Certification #329) has also been contracted to
provide analytical support. The TRC meter appeared to be properly calibrated. The
facility staff must ensure that the effluent TRC values are not reported below the lowest
standard verified on the TRC meter.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 • 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ n ❑ n
Is proper volume collected? ■ n n ❑
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 ■ 0
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The subject permit requires effluent grab sampling.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ 0 • 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The supernate level in one of the lagoons was not being properly
maintained at the time of the inspection. See "Lagoon" Section for additional
comments. Sludge was last removed from the lagoons in 10/06. Southern Soil Builders
was contracted to land apply the sludge under the authority of Permit No. WQ0001863.
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
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Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 12/03/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
#Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 2
Are lagoons operated in? Parallel
#Is a re-circulation line present? 0 0 • 0
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? • ❑ n n
#Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? 00110
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? n ■ n n
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? ■ 0 0 n
Are dikes free of seepage? 111000
Are dikes free of erosion? ■ ❑ n ❑
Are dikes free of burrowing animals? ■ n ❑ ❑
#Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon(s)been measured periodically in multiple locations? n n ■ n
#If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? n n U n
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? ■ ❑ 0 n
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? ■ n n n
Comment: Small pine tree saplings (approximately 2-3 feet in height) were observed
along the lagoon banks and larger trees were observed on the dikes (outside the fence
perimeter). The supernate in one of the lagoons (equipped with the pumping system)
was observed discharging into an overflow pipe and into an adjacent waterbody. The
water level in the second lagoon was also close to discharging into an overflow pipe.
These two overflow outlets have not been permitted by the Division.
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 • 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 ■ 0
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: The subject permit requires instantaneous flow measurements. The
lagoon effluent flows are measured by calculating the pump flow rate by the pump run
time. The lagoon effluent flows are added to the water plant drain flows for the final
effluent flow value. The facility staff must ensure to adjust the total effluent flow
calculations following the reduction of flows from the drains in the water treatment plant.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 0 0 •
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 0 0 •
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City of Mount Holly
Annual Physical Chemical Discharge R 0
The North Carolina Clean Water Act of 1999 requires the City o
an annual report to its customers and to the North Carolina Department of Enviro e ED
and Natural Resources (NCDNR)to summarize the sewage treatment w9risa,and
collection system's performance over the last year. You may review the 2009
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/htm11999/bills/ratified/house/hbii' .
1SNRll.html.
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Each year,the City of Mount Holly physical chemical disci g a �i i eMirita:UALlTy
analyses to comply with permit requirements, and safely return it to deem wit , , ealq.,,A,1
The City's staff of certified, licensed operators are committed to a goal of providing In NCH
city of Mount Holly with efficient, cost-effective,physical chemical discharge water
disposal that meets the requirements of the discharge permit.
If you have any questions about our wastewater system or this report please contact the
Water Treatment Plant at 704-822-2928
Name of Regulated Entity and Responsible Contact
Mount Holly Water Treatment Plant
City Manager: Eric Davis
P.O. Box 406
Mount Holly,NC 28120 ) n
704-827-3931
Operator in Responsible Charge: Jimmy Haas, 704-822-2928
Back-Up ORC: Bradley Anthony, 704-827-4261 ..
Applicable Permits DWG: ....Lc., ` ..i'
`"` . . '``.` 'ion
NPDES Permit:NANNIMMINE
Land Application Permit: WQ0001863
Mount Holly's Water Treatment System and Process
Mount Holly Water Treatment plant can treat 6 million gallons a day. Water drawn from
Mountain Island Lake is processed for drinking water purposes of the citizens of Mount
Holly. During the Treatment process we are required to wash filters every 96 hours.
Water from the wash is sent to holding lagoons to dechlorinate and settle out solids. The
supemate is then pumped to discharge line which is pumped to the Catawba River.
Periodically the Alum sludge remaining in the lagoons is removed and used for land
application according to our land application permit.
Performance
City of Mount Holly Physical Chemical discharge received a notice of violation on
December 3rd., 2008 for non regulated discharge at our Lagoon. The City Of Mount
Holly has since then installed indicators that sends Lagoon levels back to the Water Plant

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personnel for better monitoring. In addition to this operators make a daily visit and
inspection of the Lagoons to insure the permit requirements are met.
Public Notification
A copy of this report will be posted on the city's web site. For the citizen's of Mount
Holly to view. It will also be posted at City Hall and a copy may be obtained at this
location.
Certification
I certify, to the best of my knowledge,this report is accurate and complete, meeting the
requirements of North Carolina House Bill 1160, 1999 Clean Water Act, and the
guidance provide by DWQ Compliance and Enforcement Unit's in a letter of October 10,
1999.
Eric Davis, City Manager Date
This report was posted on www.mtholly.us and at City Hall
Submit 3 copies to:
System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 2 7699-1 61 7

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k-* — CITY Of MOUNT HOLLY t
N.C.
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
131 South Main Street WATER TREATMENT
Post Office Box 406 WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Mount Holly,NC 28120 STORMWATER
2-2939RECF NED GIS TECHNOLOGY
704-822-2933 fax
www.mtholly.us
December 23,2008 JAN - 5 2009
Mrs.Marcia Allocco
Acting regional supervisor 4"
Mooresville Office �'� ��1M I���r
610 East Center Ave Suite 301 DWQ-Surface Water Protection
Mooresville,NC 28115
Ref: Compliance Inspection
NPDES Permit NC0084689
Lagoons:
This letter is in response to the inspection conducted by Mr.Wes Bell on December 3,2008.The City of Mount Holly is in the process
of contracting Collins Controls to install a system for level indication on lagoons for 24 hour monitoring.This system will consist of
alarms and number of pumps running if any at all times.A valve in the lagoons will be repaired to allow for independent control of
each basin to allow for one basin to be an overflow basin if needed.The level indicator will be set to where an alarm will activate
should the level ever get within a foot of the overflow.By having this system installed this should eliminate any chances of any future
overflows. The sludge in the lagoons is to be pumped out and land applied after the first of the year by Southern Soil Builders.The
vegetation was removed from lagoon area and trees were removed from the dike area on the outside of the fence on December 4,
2008.Water Plant Personnel will make a daily inspection of the lagoons and surrounding areas;will also keep a daily log of their
visits.
Record Keeping: Personnel modified bench sheets to help insure that all data and monitoring frequencies will be entered on proper
dates.Also staff will calculate all"<"less than values as zero on the DMR reports.
Flow Measurement:Water Plant drain flows have been reduced by having the filters switched from hydraulic to electronic activation
reducing the amount of drain flow.Flow has been recalculated and will be reflected on future DMR reports.
Laboratory:future TRC samples will not be reported below the verified standard of the TRC meter.
The City of Mount Holly feels with these additions to our physical chemical treatment we will be able to satisfy all the requirements
of the NPDES permit as required by the state statues. If any further information or suggestions need to be recognized please feel free
to contact Jimmy Haas(980)522-0389,Zack Foreman(980)522-0284,or the Water Treatment Facility(704)822-2928.
Sincerely,
03(../.4/44:44j,
Jimmy Haas
Physical Chemical,ORC

rNortW A T� Michael F.Easley,Goo '`,"Tt
\t��O RpG William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
Uj
h Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
> -1 Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
5 Y Division of Water Quality
March 16, 2007
Mr. Ed Munn, City Manager
City of Mount Holly
P.O. Box 406
Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mount Holly Water Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. NC0084689
Gaston County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Munn,
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on March 13, 2007, by Mrs. Sonja Basinger of this
Office. Please inform the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding
a copy of the enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Basinger or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
' - f' -)G.:2-'•--C.-•:.--ics.--L---
for Samar Bou-Ghazale
Acting Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
SWB
NLDENR
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved.
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 NI 2 I 5 I 31 NC0084689 I11 121 07/03/13 1 17 18Ij 19 j 201 I
Remarks
211 III IIIII111IIIIIIIII III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
671 2.0 169 701 j 71 Ni 72 N I 731 I 174 75( 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)
02:00 PM 07/03/13 05/05/01
Mount Holly WTP
NCSR 1933 At NC Hwy 273 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Mount Holly NC 28120 02:50 PM 07/03/13 10/02/28
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Michael L. Martin/ORC/704-822-2928/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Ed Munn,PO Box 406 Mount Holly NC 28120//704-527-6626/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
•Permit III Flow Measurement II Operations&Maintenance •Records/Reports
.Self-Monitoring Program •Facility Site Review El Effluent/Receiving Waters II Laboratory
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
Sonja Basinger MRO WQ//704-235 2202/ 15- OAR-
AR Z62�
J" 1
4- 'a. f.'/T.. Y'.
Si nature of Management Q.A Rev' wer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Dat
Marcia " Allocco MRO WQ//704-235-2204/
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 03/13/2007 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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: The facility's permit is effective from April 1, 2005 through February 28,
2010.
The facility was last inspected on January 27, 2006 by Donna Hood of this Office.
The effluent Total Residual Chlorine limit of 28 ugh' is effective April 1, 2007.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ 0 0 0
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain-of-custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates, times and location of sampling ■
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses ■
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 0 ■ 0
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ■ 0 0
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 ■ 0
Page# 3

Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 03/13/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Comment: DMRs were reviewed from the period of January 2006 through December
2006. The effluent TSS and Settleable Solids data were transposed on the December
2006 DMR. Please amend the December 2006 DMR with corrections and resubmit.
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: The plant appeared to be properly operated and well maintained on the
day of the inspection.
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 ■ 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0
Comment: Effluent flow is measured by a staff gauge.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 n ■ n
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: on-site field analysis are performed under laboratory certification #5113.
Contracted lab services are performed by Shealy Environmental Labs certification # 329.
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons? SETTU N&'
#Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 2
Are lagoons operated in? Parallel
#Is a re-circulation line present? 0 0 ■ 0
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? onion
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page# 4

Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 03/13/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are dikes free of seepage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are dikes free of erosion? ■ n ❑ n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals? ■ ❑ n n
#Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon(s)been measured periodically in multiple locations? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? 0 0 • 0
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? ■ n O n
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Solids removal is contracted by Southern Soil Builders under permit #
WQ0001863.
The floating weirs were operational on the day of the inspection.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 ■ 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
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? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment:
Page# 5

CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
FLOW OF LAGOONS+PLANT WATER DRAINS LEGEND
WE HAVE A 6"DISCHARGE PIPE FLOWING 3"OF WATER= 'A FULL PIPE OR
5,400 GALLONS PER HOUR(GPH)
5,400 GPH X 24 HOURS= 129,600 GALLONS PER DAY(GPD)
ALWAYS ROUND UP TO HIGHEST NUMBER
129,600 GPD= 130,000 GPD OR .130 MGD
DRAINS WITHOUT LAGOON FLOW
WE HAVE A 6"DISCHARGE PIPE FLOWING%"OF WATER FROM DRAINS =
1/5 FULL PIPE OR 920 GALLONS PER HOUR(GPH)
920 GPH X 24 HOURS=22,080 GALLONS PER DAY(GPD)
ALWAYS ROUND TO HIGHEST NUMBER
22,080 GPD =23,000 GPD OR .023 MGD
EACH MONTH MIKE MARTIN USES A STAFF GAUGE FOR MEASURING TO
INSTANTANIOUSLY READ AND CONFIGURE THE EFFLUENT DISCHARGE
FLOWS. THE CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY EFFLUENT DISCHARGE FLOW IS
MEASURED AT THE VERY END OF THE DISCHARGE PIPE PER WES BELL
INSTRUCTIONS ON MONITORING.
Revised 1/17/2005
Mike Martin
ORC Effluent Discharge

rtk..se_..
rv
A7z1Michael F.Easicy.Govcrnor
j r North Camlina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
> _ . --1 Alan W.Klimek,P.E..Director
O `C Division of Water Quality
November 23,2004
Mr. Don Price,Utilities Director
City of Mount Holly
Post Office Box 406
Mount Holly,North Carolina 28120
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mount Holly WTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0084689
Gaston County,N.C.
Dear Mr. Price:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on November 16,2004 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please advise the facility's
Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report to him.
The report should be self-explanatory;however,should you have any questions concerning this
report,please do not hesitate to contact Mr.Bell or me at(704)663-1699.
"Sincerely,
\\ D.Rex Gleason,P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
WB
WithCarolina
NLDENR
N.C Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved.
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 )N� 2 �c) 3I NC0084689 111 121 04/11/16 117 18)CJ 19�g� 201
11.�77 ,, ,, Remarks tLJ�J 1t____11 u
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------Reserved— —
67 I 1.5 169 70 Li 71 LI 72 I J 731 1 174 751 I I 1 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)
01:35 PM 04/11/16 01/06/01
Mount Holly WTP
NCSR 1933 At NC Hwy 273 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Mount Holly NC 28120 02:05 PM 04/11/16 05/02/28
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Michael L. Martin/ORC/704-866-6828/
Don Price/Director Utilities/704-822-2923 /
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Don Price, Director Utilities,131 S Main St Mount Holly NC Contacted
Yes
28120//704-822-2923/
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
El Permit II Flow Measurement 11 Operations&Maintenance II Records/Reports
II Self-Monitoring Program •Sludge Handling Disposal 111 Facility Site Review III Effluent/Receiving Waters
II Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)�� � [Li)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers ///Date
///
Wesley N Bell ` ,
MRO WQ//704-663-1699/704-663-6040 jI 2 3, ' V
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridgeman 704-663-1699/704-663-6040
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.

Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: City of Mount Holly-Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 11/16/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes Nn NA NF
(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? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ U ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
S)peratinns&Maintenance Yes Nn NA NF
Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks,pits,or wells? ❑ ❑ ❑ •
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained.
agoons Yes Nn NA NF
Type of lagoons? Facultative
Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 2
Are lagoons operated in? Parallel
Is a re-circulation line present? 00 . 0
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? 0 0 • 0
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? 0 • 0 0
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are dikes free of seepage? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are dikes free of erosion? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are dikes free of burrowing animals? 000 .
Are sludge levels appropriate? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon(s)been measured periodically in multiple locations? ❑ ❑ U ❑
If excessive algae is present,has barley straw been used to help control the growth? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:Overall,the lagoons were well maintained;however,the vegetation adjacent to the overflow outfalls needed
to be removed/maintained within the near future.
J aboratory Yes No NA NF
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 11000
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? • 0 0 ❑
Is the facility using a contract lab? • 0 0 ❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 00 . 0
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 • 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? 00 . 0
Comment:The City's WTP has been issued laboratory certification#5113 to perform on-site field analyses;however,
all effluent analyses are currently being performed by a contract laboratory.
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes Nn NA NF
Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 • ❑
• Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Is flow meter operating properly? 0 0 • 0

Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: City of Mount Holly-Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 11/16/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NF
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 00 . 0
Comment:The effluent is measured instantaneously by mulitplying the pump run time by the pump rate.
Record Keeping Yes Nn NA NF
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available,complete and current? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab.reg.required 5 years)? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • 0 0 ❑
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include: U ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates,times and location of sampling U
Name of individual performing the sampling U
Results of analysis and calibration U
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses U
Transported COCs
Plant records are adequate,available and include . 000
O&M Manual 0
As built Engineering drawings ❑
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs ❑
Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? 5 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users? ❑ ❑ 1 ❑
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 00 . 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? . 000
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? U 0 0 0
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for example:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids,DO,Sludge ❑ ❑ • 0
Judge,pH,and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 5 ❑
Comment:DMRs were reviewed from October 03 through September 04. No limit violations were reported. The ORC
and staff must ensure all"less than"values are appropriately calculated. The page containing the permittee's
signature and address,compliance status designation,etc.was not attached to the May 04 DMR. This page should be
submitted to the Division.
Effluent Samnling Yes No NA NF
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? 111000
Is proper volume collected? MI ❑ ❑ 0
Is the tubing clean? 0 ❑ • ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 00 . 0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? MOOD
Comment:
Fffluent Pipe Yes Nn NA NF
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials? ODOM

Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: City of Mount Holly-Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 11/16/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Fffluent Pipe Yes Nn NA NF
Are the receiving waters free of solids/debris? 0 0 •
Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? DOOM
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? U
0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? DOME'
Comment:The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. The receiving stream was not evaluated during
this inspection.

City of Mount Holly
Annual Physical Chemical Discharge Report 2007
The North Carolina Clean Water Act of 1999 requires the City of Mount Holly to provide
an annual report to its customers and to the North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (NCDNR)to summarize the sewage treatment works and
collection system's performance over the last year. You may review the Act at
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/htm11999/bills/ratified/house/hbil1160.full.html.
Each year,the City of Mount Holly physical chemical discharge measures chemical
analyses to comply with permit requirements, and safely return it to the environment.
The City's staff of certified, licensed operators are committed to a goal of providing the
city of Mount Holly with efficient, cost-effective,physical chemical discharge water
disposal that meets the requirements of the discharge permit.
If you have any questions about our wastewater system or this report please contact the
Water Treatment Plant at 704-822-2928
ECE [IVEn
Name of Regulated Entity and Responsible Contact p
Mount Holly Water Treatment Plant
City Manager: Eric Davis h F E B 2 9 2008
P.O. Box 406
Mount Holly,NC 28120 NC DENR MRO
704-827-3931 DWQ-As uifer Protection
Operator in Responsible Charge: Mike Martin, 704-822-2928
Back-Up ORC: Jimmy Haas, 704-827-4261
Applicable Permits
NPDES Permit: NC: NC0084689
Land Application Permit: WQ0001863
Mount Holly's Water Treatment System and Process
Mount Holly Water Treatment plant can treat 6 million gallons a day. Water drawn from
Mountain Island Lake is processed for drinking water purposes of the citizens of Mount
Holly. During the Treatment process we are required to wash filters every 96 hours.
Water from the wash is sent to holding lagoons to dechlorinate and settle out solids. The
supernate is then pumped to discharge line which is pumped to the Catawba River.
Periodically the Alum sludge remaining in the lagoons is removed and used for land
application according to our land application permit.
Performance
City of Mount Holly Physical Chemical discharge met all the requirements of all permit
conditions and environmental laws.

There were no discharge Violations for this permit in the last Year.
Public Notification
A copy of this report will be posted on the city's web site. For the citizen's of Mount
Holly to view. It will also be posted at City Hall and a copy may be obtained at this
location.
Certification
I certify,to the best of my knowledge,this report is accurate and complete,meeting the
requirements of North Carolina House Bill 1160, 1999 Clean Water Act, and the
guidance provide by DWQ Compliance and Enforcement Unit's in a letter of October 10,
1999.
2 /gar
Eric Davis, City Manager Date
This report was posted on www.mtholly.us and at City Hall
Submit 3 copies to:
System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 2 7699-1 61 7

City of Mount Hollimaiallall,111111i.
Annual Physical Chemical Discharge Report 2007
The North Carolina Clean Water Act of 1999 requires the City of Mount Holly to provide
an annual report to its customers and to the North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources(NCDNR)to summarize the sewage treatment works and
collection system's performance over the last year. You may review the Act at
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/htm11999/bills/ratified/house/hbi11160.full.html.
Each year,the City of Mount Holly physical chemical discharge measures chemical
analyses to comply with permit requirements, and safely return it to the environment.
The City's staff of certified, licensed operators are committed to a goal of providing the
city of Mount Holly with efficient, cost-effective, physical chemical discharge water
disposal that meets the requirements of the discharge permit.
If you have any questions about our wastewater system or this report please contact the
Water Treatment Plant at 704-822-2928
RECEIVED
Name of Regulated Entity and Responsible Contact
Mount Holly Water Treatment Plant
City Manager: Eric Davis
P.O. Box 406 r ' 9 708
Mount Holly,NC 28120
704-827-3931 NC DENR MRO
Operator in Responsible Charge: Mike Martin, 704-822-2928
Back-Up ORC: Jimmy Haas, 704-827-4261 DWQ-Surface Water Protection
Applicable Permits
Land Application Permit: WQ0001863
Mount Holly's Water Treatment System and Process
Mount Holly Water Treatment plant can treat 6 million gallons a day. Water drawn from
Mountain Island Lake is processed for drinking water purposes of the citizens of Mount
Holly. During the Treatment process we are required to wash filters every 96 hours.
Water from the wash is sent to holding lagoons to dechlorinate and settle out solids. The
supemate is then pumped to discharge line which is pumped to the Catawba River.
Periodically the Alum sludge remaining in the lagoons is removed and used for land
application according to our land application permit.
Performance
City of Mount Holly Physical Chemical discharge met all the requirements of all permit
conditions and environmental laws.

There were no discharge Violations for this permit in the last Year.
Public Notification
A copy of this report will be posted on the city's web site. For the citizen's of Mount
Holly to view. It will also be posted at City Hall and a copy may be obtained at this
location.
Certification
I certify,to the best of my knowledge,this report is accurate and complete,meeting the
requirements of North Carolina House Bill 1160, 1999 Clean Water Act, and the
guidance provide by DWQ Compliance and Enforcement Unit's in a letter of October 10,
1999.
18 6 8'
Eric Davis,City Manager Date
This report was posted on www.mtholly.us and at City Hall
Submit 3 copies to:
System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

OF W A TFR Michael F.Easley,Gov or J t
r17
� OG William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
—1 Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
-c Division of Water Quality
February 9, 2006
Mr. David Kraus
City of Mount Holly
P.O. Box 406
Mt. Holly,NC 28120
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Investigation
Mt. Holly WTP
NPDES Permit NC0084689
Gaston County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Kraus:
•
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection•
conducted at the subject facility on January 27, 2006, by Ms. Donna Hood of the Office. Please
inform the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
This report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning the
report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at(704) 663-1699.
r Sincerely, _ /
1
Iis Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
DH t�
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115(704)663-1699 Customer Service
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Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES Permit No. YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
N 5 NC0084689 06/01/27 C S 1
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI QA ...........Reserved
1.5 4 N N
Section B: Facility Data
Entry Time: Permit Effective Date:
Name and Location of Facility Inspected: 2:00 pm 05/05/01
Mount Holly WTP Exit Time:
Hwy 273 3:45 pm Permit Expiration Date:
Mount Holly,NC Date: 10/02/28
06/01/27
Name(s)of On-Site Representatives------Title(s) Phone No(s):
Michael L.Martin/ORC/704-866-6828
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Name and Address of Responsible Official: Title:
Mr.David Kraus City Manager
City of Mount Holly Phone No. Contacted?
Post Office Box 28120 704-822-2928 No
Mount Holly,NC 28120
Section C:
Areas Evaluated During Inspection
® Permit ® Flow Measurement ® Operations&Maintenance ❑ Sewer Overflow
® Records/Reports ® Self-Monitoring Program ® Sludge Handling/Disposal ❑ Pollution Prevention
® Facility Site Review ❑ Compliance Schedules ❑ Pretreatment Program ❑ Multimedia
® Effluent/Receiving Waters ® Laboratory ❑ Stormwater ❑ Other:
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s)for Summary
Sig_ ure(s)of Inspe9t6r(s): Agency/Office/Telephone: Date:
, 41 f K 1'��` �f: DENR-DWQ/MRO/[phone] FAX: [phone] 2/9/2006
onna Hood
Signature/of Reviewer: Agency/Office Date:
John:Le 2/9/2006
Regulatory Office Use Only
Action Taken Date:
Noncompliance
Compliance
EPA Form 3560-3 (Revised 3-85)Previous Editions are Obsolete

rPermit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 01/27/2006 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? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 • 0 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Mount Holly's permit is effective from 4/1/2005-2/28/2010. A TRC limit has
been implemented this permit cycle; it takes effect on 4/1/2007. Mr. Mike Martin,
NPDES ORC, was not available for the inspection. Ralph Bumgardner, ORC for the
water plant, assisted with the inspection. A new back-up operator, James Haas, has
been designated.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 11000
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain-of-custody complete? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates,times and location of sampling U
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis U
Name of person performing analyses ■
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 01/27/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 ■ ❑
Comment: DMRs of January 2005-December 2005 were reviewed for the inspection.
No violations were noted for the review period. All records were kept and maintained
per permit requirements.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Incubator(Fecal Conform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: Mt. Holly performs setteable solids and TRC on site under field lab#5113.
Shealy Labs (#329) perform all other necessary analyses.
Lagoons Yes No NA NE -
Type of lagoons? S L}-4-1;r
#Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 2 a
Are lagoons operated in? Parallel
#Is a re-circulation line present? 0 0 ■ 0
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? ■ 0 0 0
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are dikes free of seepage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are dikes free of erosion? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are dikes free of burrowing animals? ■ 0 0 0
#Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon(s)been measured periodically in multiple locations? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? ■ ❑ ❑ n
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Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 01/27/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Comment: The weirs used to stop solids from being discharged to the stream were
inoperable at the time of the inspection. Please fix these immediately to prevent solids
discharge. Solids are handled by Southern Soil builders under WQ0001863.
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 ■ 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 ■ 0
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0
Comment: Flow is measured by staff gauge.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 ■ 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ 0 0. 0
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 ■ 0
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
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? 0 0 • 0
Comment:
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City of Mount Holly
131 South Main Street
Post Office Box 406
Mount Holly,North Carolina 28120
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Attention: Mr. Rex Gleason
This is letter that involves the Mt Holly Water Treatment Plant Effluent Discharge (permit#
NC0086489).
After speaking with Mr. Wes Bell via telephone this morning I am formally typing a letter to let
you know the events that occurred today 10/24/05 between the hours of 6:00am and 9:00am.
Mike Martin went to turn on manual lagoon pumps to discharge supernatant at 6:00am. At
approximately 9:00am we noticed discolored supernatant in the discharge so we immediately cut
off lagoon pump. Then we called and reported the incident accordingly to the proper officials.
Future measures are being taken to insure this incident does not happen again. This includes an
updated SOP for proper management of the lagoon systems.
Please contact Ralph Bumgardner(Water Plant ORC)or myself Mike Martin(Effluent Discharge ORC)if
any more information is required.
Best regards,
#a.,2
Mike L. Martin
704-822-2928

Sep 29 04 08: 28a City of Mount Holly 704-822-2933 p. l
Water Pollution Control System ORC Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Information:
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: /)(1Ad/ E,
Mailing Address: ec:. x
City: 7 Hell
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Telephone Number: (70 y/ ) 73 r/
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Facility Information:
Facility: (.1 r ty 0/) 10[i rZ t !c} / J
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Permit Number: le cy 3 / 8 7 County: 6,a,5-74-,„,„
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Mark(X)Type of Facility Class(1 —4)
Class
Wastewater Plant Spray Irrigation N/A
Physical/Chemical X / Land Application N/A
Collection System Subsurface
N/A
Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: A1,C(1 . F. (/. itle j,l15 Social Security#: tf(,d_.
Certificate Type and Grade: PAys,.o?/-(X'rj cam,/ / Certificate#: c;?7 f](2
Work Telephone: (70i( ) �A2_;?y, l3 Signature:`4 /%( / S .
Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: ,AK cal� A Pri c N Social Security# : ;i/o-O -5"7(15
Certificate Type and Grade: fX/s-,c ct I- (item/
Certificate#: j�,j'1,?c'
Work Telephone: ?e g: .,)-J 9j' a Signature: Art,teW _-
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
'Raleigh,N.C.27699-1618
Fax:[phone]

VI A jF Michael F.Easley,Govemor
O0 qQG William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
> —1 Division of Water Quality
p Coleen H.Sullins,Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
November 17, 2003
5113
Mr. Mike Martin
City of Mount Holly Water Plant
P.O. Box 406
Mount Holly, NC 28120-
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
Dear Mr. Martin:
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions
of NC GS 143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your
laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and
reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N
.0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your
certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all
parameters required to properly meet your certification needs.
Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
aArztd/ A2474114-
James W. Meyer
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
cc: Chester E. Whiting
Mooresville Regional Office
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N.C.Division of Water Quality Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1623 [phone]
FAX: [phone]

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 143-215.3(a)(1), 143-215.3(a)(10)and NCAC 2H.0800:
Field Parameter Only
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CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY WATER PLANT
Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment l and report monitoring data to DWQ for
compliance with NPDES effluent,surface water,groundwater,and pretreatment regulations.
By reference 15A NCAC 2H.0800 is made a part of this certificate.
This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated,but indicates the methodology,equipment,quality control procedures,
records,and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable.
This certificate shall be valid until December 31,2004
Certificate No. 5113 (/
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James W.Meyer

Attachment I
North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
Lab Name: City of Mount Holly Water Plant Certificate Number: 5113
Address: P.O.Box 406 Effective Date: 01/01/2004
Mount Holly,NC 28120- Expiration Date: 12/31/2004
Date of Last Amendment:
The above named laboratory,having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.0800,is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below.
CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
INORGANICS L
RESIDUAL CHLORINE
Std Method 4500 CI B FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
RESIDUE SETTLEABLE
Std Method 2540F
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This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program,use of approved methodology,and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are
subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 2H.0807.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality '. Perry
Michael F. Easley,Governor Ai'') Willian , Jr.,Secretary
�10Gr' Alan M&E., Director
June 22, 2005
JUN 2 7 2005
David Kraus, City Manager
City of Mount Holly
P.O. Box 406
Mount Holly,North Carolina 28120 Vy '-",
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Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000407
Gaston County, City of Mount Holly
Dear Mr. Kraus;
In accordance with your application for a stormwater discharge permit received on March
6, 2003 and as amended, we are forwarding herewith the subject state -NPDES permit. This
permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection
agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
Numerous comments were received during the public comment period. The attached
document summarizes comments regarded by DWQ as the foremost and DWQ's response to
those comments. You may review all the comments and response to comments at:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/NPDES Phase II Stormwater Program.htm
If any parts contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty(30)days following receipt of this letter.
This request must be in the form of a written petition,conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings,Post Office
Drawer 27447, Raleigh,North Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made,this
decision shall be final and binding.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources,Coastal Area Management Act or any other State, Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required.
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 N.Salisbury St.,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone]/FAX:[phone]/Internet:h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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If you have any questions concerning this permit,please contact Mike Randall at
telephone number 919/733-5083 ext. 545.
Sincerely,
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Alan W. Klimek,P.E.
cc: Mike Mitchell,EPA Region N
Central Files
Stormwater and General Permit Unit Files
DWQ Regional Office

STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION of WATER QUALITY
PERMIT NO.NCS 000407
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
City of Mount Holly
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from their municipal separate storm sewer system
located:
within the City of Mount Holly Jurisdictional Area
Gaston County
to receiving waters,Taylor's Creek,Fites Creek, Dutchman's Creek, Stanley Creek, South
Stanley Creek and their tributaries, within the Catawba River basin in accordance with the
discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,II,III,
IV, V, VI, VII and VIII hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1, 2005.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2010.
Signed this day June 22, 2005.
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4' Alan aNfif4mek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A:PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
SECTION D:ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION F: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION G:POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A:COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
SECTION C:MONITORING AND RECORDS
PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VIII DEFINITIONS

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PERMIT NO. NCS 000407
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the City of Mount Holly is authorized to discharge stormwater from the
municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to receiving waters,Taylor's Creek, Fites
Creek, Dutchman's Creek, Stanley Creek, South Stanley Creek and their tributaries,
within the Catawba River Basin. Such discharge will be controlled, limited and
monitored in accordance with the permittee's Comprehensive Stormwater Management
Program Reort, herein referred to as the Stormwater Plan. The Stormwater Plan includes
components of the permittee's Phase II Municipal NPDES Stormwater Permit
Application, NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Comprehensive Stormwater
Management Program Report and any approved modifications.
2. All discharges authorized herein shall be adequately managed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this permit. Any other point source discharge to surface waters
of the state is prohibited unless it is an allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered
by another permit, authorization, or approval.
3. This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any
other applicable federal, state,or local law, rule, standard,ordinance, order,judgment, or
decree.
4. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4
within the jurisdictional area of the permittee as described in the approved local
Stormwater Plan to control potential pollution from the MS4. The permit applies to
current and future jurisdictional areas of the permittee, as well as areas that seek coverage
under this permit through inter-local or other similar agreements with permittee.
Agreements for coverage under this permit must be approved by the Division of Water
Quality, herein referred to as the Division.
5. The Division may deny or revoke coverage under this permit for separate entities and
require independent permit coverage as deemed necessary. In addition, the permittee may
petition the Division to revoke or deny coverage under this permit for specific entities.
6. Under the authority of Section 402(p) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations 40 CFR Part 122, 123 and 124, North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1
and Session Law 2004-163 and in accordance with the approved Stormwater Plan, all
provisions contained and referenced in the Stormwater Plan are enforceable parts of this
permit. The permittee will develop and implement its approved Stormwater Plan in
accordance with Section 402(p)(3)(B) of the Clean Water Act,provisions outlined by the
Director, and the provisions of this Permit.
7. The permit requires the development and proper implementation of the Stormwater
Management Plan. The purpose of the Stormwater Management Plan is to reduce the
discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water
quality, and to satisfy the applicable water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act.
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PERMIT NO. NCS 000407
Implementation of best management practices consistent with the provisions of the
Stormwater Management Plan constitutes compliance with the standard of reducing
pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. Successive iterations of the Stormwater
Management Plan and other components of this permit will be driven by the objective of
assuring that discharges do not cause or contribute to the violation of water quality
standards, through the expansion and tailoring of management measures within the scope
of the Stormwater Management Plan.
8. The permit authorizes the point source discharge of stormwater runoff from the MS4. In
addition, discharges of non-stormwater are also authorized through the MS4 of the
permittee if such discharges are:
(a) Permitted by, and in compliance with, an NPDES discharge permit including
discharges of process and non-process wastewater, and stormwater associated
with industrial activity; or
(b) Determined to be incidental non-stormwater flows that do not significantly impact
water quality and may include:
• water line flushing;
• landscape irrigation;
• diverted stream flows;
• rising groundwaters;
• uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
• uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
• discharges from potable water sources;
• foundation drains;
• air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential);
• irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A
NCAC 2H .0200);
• springs;
• water from crawl space pumps;
• footing drains;
• lawn watering;
• residential and charity car washing;
• flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
• dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
• street wash water;
• flows from emergency fire fighting.
The Division may require that non-stormwater flows of this type be controlled
by the permittee's Stormwater Plan.
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PERMIT NO. NCS 000407
PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED
DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
The permittee will implement, manage and oversee all provisions of its Stormwater Plan to
reduce pollutants discharged from the MS4. This includes, but is not limited to, the following
areas:
1. The permittee will develop and maintain adequate legal mechanism, such as regulations,
ordinances, policies and procedures to implement all provisions of the Stormwater Plan.
The permittee will keep the Division advised of the status of development of appropriate
ordinances and legal authorities and will pursue these authorities in accordance with the
schedule outlined in the Stormwater Plan.
2. The permittee's Stormwater Plan will be implemented and managed such that the
discharge of pollutants from the MS4 is reduced to the maximum extent practicable. It is
anticipated that in order to meet this provision, implementation of the Stormwater Plan
will occur with emphasis given to priority areas and to management measures and
programs that are most effective and efficient at varying stages of the plan's
implementation.
3. The permittee will implement the components of the Stormwater Plan to prohibit,to the
maximum extent practicable, illicit connections, spills and illegal dumping into the MS4.
4. The permittee will implement provisions of the Stormwater Plan as appropriate to
monitor and assess the performance of the various management measures that are a part
of the Stormwater Plan. This will include the provisions of this permit.
5. The permittee will maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the
provisions of the Stormwater Plan.
6. The permittee will implement appropriate education, training, outreach, and public
involvement programs to support the objectives of this stormwater discharge permit and
the Stormwater Plan.
7. The permittee will implement a program to reduce pollution from construction site runoff
as described in the Stormwater Plan and in accordance with this permit.
8. The permittee will implement a post-construction site runoff control program to regulate
new development and redevelopment by requiring structural and non-structural best
management practices to protect water quality, to reduce pollutant loading, and to
minimize post-development impacts. This program will include provisions for long-term
operation and maintenance of BMPs.
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PERMIT NO. NCS 000407
9. The permittee will evaluate municipal operations and develop and implement an
appropriate program for municipal activities and ongoing operation and maintenance of
municipal facilities to reduce the potential for stormwater pollution.
10. Proposed permit modifications must be submitted to the Director for approval.
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PERMIT NO. NCS 000407
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
1. Objectives for Public Education and Outreach
(a) Distribute educational materials to the community.
(b) Conduct public outreach activities.
(c) Raise public awareness on the causes and impacts of stormwater pollution.
(d) Inform the public on steps they can take to reduce or prevent stormwater pollution.
2. BMPs for Public Education and Outreach
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Education and Outreach Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals.
BMX) Measurable Goals YR YR YR YR YR
1 2 3 4 5
(a) Establish a Public Develop a public education program and X X X X X
Education and implement within 12 months of the permit
Outreach Program issue date. Incorporate outreach elements
for significant minority and disadvantaged
communities.
(b) Informational Web Site Develop and maintain internet web site. X X X X X
Post newsletter articles on stormwater,
information on water quality, stormwater
projects and activities, and ways to contact
stormwater management program staff
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(c) Public education Develop general stormwater educational X X X X
materials for schools, material to appropriate target groups as
homeowners, and/or likely to have a significant stormwater
businesses impact. Instead of developing its own
materials, the permittee may rely on state-
supplied Public Education and Outreach
materials, as available, when
implementing its own program.
(d) Public education Distribute written educational material to X X X X X
material dissemination a broad public audience. Possibilities
include,but are not limited to utility
mailouts and at special events.
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PERMIT NO. NCS 000407
SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
1. Objectives for Public Involvement and Participation
(a) Provide opportunities for the public, including major economic and ethnic groups,
to participate in program development and implementation.
(b) Comply with applicable state and local public notice requirements.
2. BMPs for Public Involvement and Participation
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Involvement and Participation Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of
any goals.
BMP Measurable Goals YR YR YR YR YR
1 2 3 4 5
(a) Administer a Public Develop and implement a Public X X X X X
Involvement Program Involvement and Participation Program.
(b) Allow the public an Conduct at least one public meeting to X
opportunity to review allow the public an opportunity to review
and comment on the and comment on the Stormwater Plan.
Stormwater Plan
(c)
(d) Organize a volunteer Organize and implement a volunteer X X X X X
community stormwater related program designed to
involvement program promote ongoing citizen participation.
(d) Establish a Citizens' Develop a citizens' group(s)for input on X X X X X
Group(s) stormwater issues and the stormwater
program.
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SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
1. Objectives for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
(a) Detect and eliminate illicit discharges, including spills and illegal dumping.
(b) Address significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4. The permittee may
require specific controls for a category of discharges, or prohibit that discharge
completely, if one or more of these categories of sources are identified as a
significant contributor of pollutants to the MS4.
(c) Implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions.
(d) Develop a storm sewer system map showing all outfalls and waters receiving
discharges.
(e) Inform employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with
illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste.
2. BMPs for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination Program and shall notify the Division prior to
modification of any goals.
BNIP Measurable Goals YR YR YR YR <YR_
(a) Develop/Implement Develop and implement an Illicit X X X X X
Illicit Discharge Discharge Detection and Elimination
Detection and Program. Include provisions for program
Elimination Program assessment and evaluation.
(b) Establish and maintain Establish and maintain adequate legal X X X X X
appropriate legal authorities to prohibit illicit discharges
authorities and enforce the approved Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination Program.
(c) Develop a Storm Sewer Identify outfall locations and map X X X X X
System Base Map stormwater drainage system components.
At a minimum, mapping components
includes outfalls, drainage areas, and
receiving streams.
(d) Implement illicit Implement inspection program to detect X X X X X
discharge detection dry weather flows at system outfalls.
procedures Establish procedures for tracing the
sources of illicit discharges and for
removing the sources. Develop procedures
for identification of priority areas likely to
have illicit discharges. Continue to
identify, locate, and update map of
drainage system components on a priority
basis per approved Illicit Discharge
Program.
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BMP: Measurable:Goals , YR YR =YR YR.. .YR
1 2 3 ' 4 :5
(e) Conduct employee Conduct training for city staff on detecting X X X X X
cross-training and reporting illicit discharges
(f) Provide public Inform public employees,businesses, and X X X X X
education the general public of hazards associated
with illegal discharges and improper
disposal of waste.
(g) Establish a public Establish and publicize a reporting X X X X X
reporting mechanism mechanism for the public to report illicit
discharges
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SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction activities disturbing one
or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of
a larger common plan of development.
(b) Provide procedures for public input, sanctions to ensure compliance, requirements
for construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment
control practices, review of site plans which incorporates consideration of
potential water quality impacts, and procedures for site inspection and
enforcement of control measures.
(c) Establish requirements for construction site operators to control waste such as
discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and
sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water
quality.
2. BMPs for Construction Site Runoff Controls
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Involvement and Participation Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of
any goals.
BMP Measurable Goals YR YR YR YR YR
1 2 3 4 5
(a) Implement a program Develop a regulatory mechanism and X X X X X
and establish a implement a program requiring erosion
regulatory mechanism and sediment controls at constructions
for erosion and sites and providing for sanctions to ensure
sediment control compliance. Instead of originating a new
program, the permittee may elect to
comply by relying on the NCDENR
Division of Land Resources (DLR)
Erosion and Sediment Control Program,
either as administered by the DLR, or as
delegated by the Sedimentation Control
Commission (SCC) to another entity with
appropriate jurisdiction, including the
permittee. The permittee may rely on the
DLR program only to the extent that that
program satisfies all of the following
BMPs.
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BMP Measurable Goals YR YR YR YR YR
1 2 3 4 5
(b) Develop requirements Require construction site operators to X X X X X
on construction site implement erosion and sediment control
operators BMPs and to control construction site
wastes that may cause adverse water
quality impacts.
(c) Provide educational New materials may be developed by the X X X X X
and training materials permittee, or the permittee may use
for construction site materials adopted from other programs
operators and adapted to the permittee's
construction runoff controls program.
(d) Institute plan reviews Review construction plans and establish X X X X X
procedures that incorporate water quality
considerations in construction site plan
reviews.
(e) Establish public Establish procedures for receipt and X X X X X
information procedures consideration of erosion and
sedimentation information submitted by
the public. Publicize the procedures and
contact information. The procedures must
lead directly to a site inspection or other
timely follow-up action.
(f) Establish inspection Establish procedures for site inspection X X X X X
and enforcement and enforcement of control measure
procedures requirements. The procedures should
include prioritizing areas of inspections
based on local criteria.
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SECTION F: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Post-Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Manage stormwater runoff from new development/redevelopment that that
drains to the MS4 and disturbs an acre or more of land surface, including projects
less than an acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale.
(b) Provide a mechanism to require long term operation and maintenance of BMPs.
(c) Ensure controls are in place to minimize water quality impacts.
2. BMPs for Post-Construction Site Runoff Controls
The permittee's Stormwater Management Ordinance and any subsequent amendments and the
additional BMPs below shall be implemented throughout the permittee's jurisdictional area to
meet the objectives of the Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program.
BMP Measurable Goals YR YR YR YR YR
1 2 3 4 5
(a) Establish a Post- Develop, adopt by ordinance (or similar X X X X
Construction regulatory mechanism), implement, and
Stormwater enforce a program to address stormwater
Management Program runoff from new development and
redevelopment. The ordinance must be
reviewed and approved by the Director
prior to implementation. Ensure that
controls are in place to prevent or
minimize water quality impacts.
(b) Establish strategies Develop and implement strategies that X X X
which include BMPs include a combination of structural and/or
appropriate for the MS4 non-structural BMPs. Provide a
mechanism to requirelong-term operation
and maintenance of structural BMPs.
Require annual inspection reports of
permitted structural BMPs performed by a
qualified professional.
(c) Establish a program to Control the sources of fecal coliform to X X X
control the sources of the maximum extent practicable.
fecal coliform to the Develop and implement an oversight
maximum extent program to ensure proper operation and
practicable maintenance of on-site wastewater
treatment systems for domestic
wastewater. Municipalities must
coordinate this program with the county
health department.
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3. The evaluation of Post-construction Stormwater Management Program measures
(a) Those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are already subject
to the existing state stormwater management programs listed herein are deemed
compliant with the post-construction stormwater management model practices
identified in (b) below. The listed programs are: the Water Supply Watershed
protection programs for WS-I—WS-IV waters, the HQW and ORW waters
management strategies, the Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters
Management Strategy, the Tar-Pamlico River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters
Management Strategy, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed
program.
(b) Model Practices. For those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee
that are not subject to the post-construction stormwater management provisions of
another existing state stormwater management program, the permittee's Post-
construction Stormwater Management Program must equal or exceed the
stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following
model practices.
(i) The permittee may issue a local stormwater management permit to a
development or redevelopment project as either a low density project or a
high density project.
(ii) A project may be permitted as a low density project if it meets the
following criteria:
(A) No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built-upon area;
(B) Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable;
(C) All built-upon areas are at least 30 feet landward of perennial and
intermittent surface waters; and,
(D) Deed restrictions and protective covenants are required by the
locally issued permit and incorporated by the development to
ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the
development(or redevelopment) consistent with the approved
plans.
(iii) A project not consistent with the requirements for a low density project
may be permitted as a high density project if it meets the following
requirements:
(A) The stormwater control measures must control and treat the
difference between the pre-development and post-development
conditions for the 1-year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume
drawdown time must be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than
120 hours;
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(B) All structural stormwater treatment systems must be designed to
achieve 85% average annual removal of total suspended solids;
(C) Stormwater management measures must comply with the General
Engineering Design Criteria For All Projects requirements listed in
15A NCAC 2H .1008(c);
(D) All built-upon areas are at least 30 feet landward of perennial and
intermittent surface waters; and,
(E) Deed restrictions and protective covenants are required by the
locally issued permit and incorporated by the development to
ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the
development (or redevelopment) consistent with the approved
plans.
(c) Watershed Protection Plans. Public bodies may develop and implement
comprehensive watershed protection plans that may be used to meet part, or all, of
the requirements for post-construction stormwater management.
(d) A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, may use
the model ordinance developed by the Commission, may design its own post-
construction practices based on the Division's guidance and engineering standards
for best management practices, or it may incorporate the post-construction model
practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post-construction
stormwater management.
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PERMIT NO. NCS 000407
SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
1. Objective for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations
Prevent or reduce stormwater pollution from municipal operations.
2. BMPs for the Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Pollution
Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program and shall notify the Division prior to
modification of any goals.
BMP Measurable Goals YR YR YR YR YR
1 2 3 4 5
(a) Develop an operation Develop an operation and maintenance X X X
and maintenance program that has the ultimate goal of
program preventing or reducing pollutant runoff
from municipal operations.
(b) Inspection and Develop an inventory of all facilities and X X X
evaluation of facilities, operations owned and operated by the
operations, and the permittee with the potential for generating
MS4 system and polluted stormwater runoff, including the
associated structural MS4 system and associated structural
BMPs. BMPs. Inspect potential sources of
polluted runoff, the stormwater controls,
and conveyance systems. Evaluate the
sources, document deficiencies, plan
corrective actions, and document the
accomplishment of corrective actions.
(c) Conduct staff training Conduct staff training specific for X X X
pollution prevention and good
housekeeping procedures.
(d) Review of municipality Conduct annual review of the industrial X X X
owned or operated activities with a Phase I NPDES
regulated industrial stormwater permit owned and operated by
activities the permittee. Review the following
aspects: the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan where one is required, the
timeliness of any monitoring reports
required by the Phase I permit, and the
results of inspections and subsequent
follow-up actions at the facilities.
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PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
1. Implementation of the Stormwater Plan will include documentation of all program
components that are being undertaken including, but not limited to, inspections,
maintenance activities, educational programs, implementation of BMPs, enforcement
actions, and other stormwater activities. If monitoring and sampling are being performed
documentation of results shall be included.. Documentation will be kept on-file by the
permittee for a period of five years and made available to the Director or his authorized
representative immediately upon request.
2. The permittee's Stormwater Plan will be reviewed and updated as necessary, but at least
on an annual basis. The permittee will submit a report of this evaluation to the Division
on an annual basis. This information will be submitted by August 31 of each year and
cover the previous year's activities from July 1 to June 31. The permittee's reporting will
include appropriate information to accurately describe the progress, status, and results of
the permittee's Stormwater Plan and will include, but is not limited to, the following
components:
(a) The permittee will give a detailed description of the status of implementation of
the Stormwater Plan. This will include information on development and
implementation of all components of the Stormwater Plan for the past year and
schedules and plans for the year following each report.
(b) The permittee will adequately describe and justify any proposed changes to the
Stormwater Plan. This will include descriptions and supporting information for
the proposed changes and how these changes will impact the Stormwater Plan
(results, effectiveness, implementation schedule, etc.).
(c) The permittee will document any necessary changes to programs or practices for
assessment of management measures implemented through the Stormwater Plan.
In addition, any changes in the cost of, or funding for, the Stormwater Plan will be
documented.
(d) The permittee will include a summary of data accumulated as part of the
Stormwater Plan throughout the year along with an assessment of what the data
indicates in light of the Stormwater Plan.
(e) The permittee will provide information on the annual expenditures and budget
anticipated for the year following each report along with an assessment of the
continued financial support for the overall Stormwater Plan.
(f) The permittee will provide a summary of activities undertaken as part of the
Stormwater Plan throughout the year. This summary will include, but is not
limited to, information on the establishment of appropriate legal authorities,
project assessments, inspections, enforcement actions,continued inventory and
review of the MS4, education, training and results of the illicit discharge detection
and elimination program.
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3. The Director may notify the permittee when the Stormwater Plan does not meet one or
more of the requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee will
submit a plan and time schedule to the Director for modifying the Stormwater Plan to
meet the requirements. The Director may approve the corrective action plan, approve a
plan with modifications, or reject the proposed plan. The permittee will provide
certification in writing (in accordance with Part IV, Paragraph 2) to the Director that the
changes have been made. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the
Director's ability to conduct enforcement actions for violations of this permit.
4. The Division may request additional reporting information as necessary to assess the
progress and results of the permittee's Stormwater Plan.
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PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
1. Records
The permittee shall retain records of all information required by this permit for a period
of at least 5 years from the date of acquisition. This period may be extended by request of
the Director at any time prior to the end of the five-year period.
2. Report Submittals
(a) Duplicate signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
(b) All applications,reports, or information submitted to DWQ shall be signed by a
principal executive officer,ranking elected official or duly authorized
representative. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(i) The authorization is made in writing by a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official;
(ii) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having
responsibility for the overall operation of a regulated facility or activity or
an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental/stormwater matters; and
(iii) The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
(c) Any person signing a document under paragraphs (a) or(b) of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is,to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing
violations."
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3. Recording Results
For each activity performed or information collected pursuant to the requirements of this
permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
(a) The dates, exact place, and time of the activity or information collected;
(b) The individual(s) who performed activity;
(c) The techniques or methods used; and
(d) The results of such activity or information collected.
4. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may constitute an imminent threat to 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 causes;
the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance
has not been corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis if the oral report has
been received within 24 hours.
5. Annual Reporting
The permittee will submit reporting and monitoring information on an annual basis per
Part III of this permit on forms provided by the DWQ.
6. Additional Reporting
The Director may request reporting information on a more frequent basis as deemed
necessary either for specific portions of the permittee's Stormwater Plan, or for the entire
Program.
7. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in applying
to be covered under this permit or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information.
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PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of permit
coverage upon renewal application.
(a) The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under
Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time
provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions,even if
the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
(b) The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by
Section 309(d) of the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
(28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act(31
U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently$27,500 per day for each violation). Any person
who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of
$2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year,
or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to
criminal penalties of$5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for
not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition
may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $11,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $137,500. [Ref: Section 309 of the
Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41(a).]
(c) Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($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. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A]
(d) Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for
violating sections 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. Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 19 and the Act, administrative
penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed the maximum amounts
authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(A) of the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties
Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as amended by the Debt
Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently$11,000 per
violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$27,500). Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 19 and the Act, penalties for Class II violations
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are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(B) of
the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461
note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701
note) (currently $11,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed
$137,500).
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human
health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
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,
143-215.6A, 143-215.6B, 143-215.6C 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 USC 1321.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property
or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state or local laws or
regulations.
6. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit,
shall not be affected thereby.
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7. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information
which the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,
revoking and reissuing, or terminating the coverage issued pursuant to this permit or to
determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Director
upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
8. 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 that $20,000 per day of violation,
or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
9. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to
be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
10. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
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SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE of POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. 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 owned and/or operated by
the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit.
2. 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.
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SECTION C: MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
When required herein, stormwater samples collected and measurements taken shall be
characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical stormwater
sampling shall be performed during a representative storm event. These samples shall be
taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge. Where appropriate, all
stormwater samples shall be taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other
waste stream,body of water, or substance. When specified herein, monitoring points
established in this permit shall not be changed without notification to and approval of the
Director.
2. Flow Measurements
Where required, 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.
3. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting
Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must
produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported
down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure.
4. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an
authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility
which discharges through a MS4, an authorized representative of a municipal operator or
the MS4 receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law, to;
(a) Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located
or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
(b) Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under
the conditions of this permit;
(c) Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and
control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit;
and
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(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.
5. 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 of
this permit shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water
Quality. As required by the Act, analytical 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 143-215.6B or in Section 309 of the Federal
Act.
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PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director 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.
PART VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30(thirty) days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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PART VIII DEFINITIONS
1. Act
See Clean Water Act.
2. Best Management Practice (BMP)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters.
BMPs can be structural or non-structural and may take the form of a process, activity,
physical structure or planning (see non-structural BMP).
3. Built-upon Area
That portion of a development project that is covered by impervious or partially
impervious surface including,but not limited to,buildings; pavement and gravel areas
such as roads, parking lots, and paths; and recreation facilities such as tennis courts.
"Built-upon area" does not include a wooden slatted deck, the water area of a swimming
pool, or pervious or partially pervious paving material to the extent that the paving
material absorbs water or allows water to infiltrate through the paving material.
4. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Common Plan of Development
A construction or land disturbing activity is part of a larger common plan of development
if it is completed in one or more of the following ways:
• In separate stages
• In separate phases
• In combination with other construction activities
It is identified by the documentation (including but not limited to a sign, public notice or
hearing, sales pitch, advertisement, loan application, drawing, plats, blueprints, marketing
plans,contracts, permit application, zoning request, or computer design) or physical
demarcation (including but not limited to boundary signs, lot stakes, or surveyor
markings) indicating that construction activities may occur on a specific plot.
It can include one operator or many operators.
6. Department
Department means the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources
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PERMIT NO. NCS 000407
7. Division (DWO)
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
8. Director
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority.
9. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
10. Grab Sample
An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be directly
analyzed or qualitatively monitored must be taken within the first 30 minutes of
discharge.
11. Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated in 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water
Act.
12. Illicit Discharge
Any discharge to a MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater except discharges
pursuant to an NPDES permit (other than the NPDES MS4 permit), allowable non-
stormwater discharges, and discharges resulting from fire-fighting activities.
13. Industrial Activity
For the purposes of this permit, industrial activities shall mean all industrial activities as
defined in 40 CFR 122.26.
14. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System(MS4)
Pursuant to 40 CFR 122.26(b)(8) means a conveyance or system of conveyances
(including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters,
ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains):
i. Owned or operated by the United States, a State, city, town,county, district,
association, or other public body(created by or pursuant to State law) having
jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, stormwater, or other
wastes, including special districts under State law such as a sewer district, flood
control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an
authorized Indian tribal organization, or a designated and approved management
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PERMIT NO.NCS 000407
agency under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) that discharges to
waters of the United States or waters of the State.
ii. Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater;
iii. Which is not a combined sewer; and
iv. Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) as defined in 40
CFR 122.2
15. Non-stormwater Discharge Categories
The following are categories of non-stormwater discharges that the permittee must
address if it identifies them as significant contributors of pollutants to the storm sewer
system: water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising
groundwater,uncontaminated groundwater infiltration, [as defined in 40 CFR
35.2005(20)],uncontaminated pumped groundwater, discharges from potable water
sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, springs, water
from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual residential car
washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool
discharges, and street wash water (discharges or flows from fire fighting activities are
excluded from the definition of illicit discharge and only need to be addressed where they
are identified as significant sources of pollutants to waters of the United States).
16. Non-structural BMP
Non-structural BMPs are preventive actions that involve management and source controls
such as: (1) Policies and ordinances that provide requirements and standards to direct
growth to identified areas, protect sensitive areas such as wetlands and riparian areas,
maintain and/or increase open space, provide buffers along sensitive water bodies,
minimize impervious surfaces, and/or minimize disturbance of soils and vegetation; (2)
policies or ordinances that encourage infill development in higher density urban areas,
and areas with existing storm sewer infrastructure; (3) education programs for developers
and the public about minimizing water quality impacts; (4) other measures such as
minimizing the percentage of impervious area after development, use of measures to
minimize directly connected impervious areas, and source control measures often thought
of as good housekeeping,preventive maintenance and spill prevention.
17. Outfall
The point of wastewater or stormwater discharge from a discrete conveyance system. See
also point source discharge of stormwater.
18. Permittee
The owner or operator issued this permit.
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PERMIT NO. NCS 000407
19. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including,but not specifically limited
to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which
stormwater is or may be discharged to waters of the state.
20. Redevelopment
Means any rebuilding activity unless that rebuilding activity;
1. Results in no net increase in built-upon area, and
2. Provides equal or greater stormwater control than the previous development.
21. Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately
following rainfall or as a result of snowmelt.
22. Total Maximum Daily Load(TMDL)
A TMDL is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can
receive and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the
pollutant's sources. A TMDL is a detailed water quality assessment that provides the
scientific foundation for an implementation plan. The implementation plan outlines the
steps necessary to reduce pollutant loads in a certain body of water to restore and
maintain water quality standards in all seasons. The Clean Water Act, Section 303,
establishes the water quality standards and TMDL programs.
23. Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Part V, VI, VII&VIII Page 11 of 11

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UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
131 South Main n Street WATER TREATMENT
Post Office 1c •OF.DEP r.Q WASTEWATER TREATMENT
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Mount Holly,NC 28120 D
WOW" CIS TECHNOLOGY
704-822-2939
704-822-2933 fax
www.mtholly.us
January 19,2005 BAN 2 ( 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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Mr. Robert L. Sledge
DENR/Division of Water Quality
NPDES Unit/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,N.C. 27699-1617
Subject: Response to Draft Permit Issuance
NPDES Permit#NC0086489
City of Mount Holly WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Sledge:
The City of Mount Holly is in receipt of your letter and Draft NPDES Permit dated December 21,2004 regarding changes to
the permit to add a Total Residual Chlorine limit. The City understands the changes made by the Environmental Management
Commission to adopt rules that establish a water quality standard for TRC.
But,Mount Holly WTP does not have a continuous discharge. It typically only discharges on a periodic basis. With the
periodic discharge it would be very difficult to implement and control a de-chlorination process. The city respectfully request
the TRC limit be removed from the permit. If DWQ Point Source Branch cannot remove the limit,the city respectfully request
the limit not become effective until 30 months following the effective date of the permit. Additional time is needed to study and
plan,then construct,and get the necessary laboratory monitoring for TRC in order.
Any assistance you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Should you have questions regarding this matter or need further
information,please call 704-822-2939 or the WTP at(704)822-2928.
Sincerely,
Donald R.Price
Utilities Director
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
David Kraus City Manager
Bo Eller,Ass't. Utility Director
City of Mount Holly WTP

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�W AT�9 Michael F.Easley. rovcmor
p• 0�� I �,)M William G.Ross Jr..Secretary,
rl l l I U North Carolina Departrnent of Environment and Natural Resources
> -i �J u Alan W.Klimek,P.E..Director
5 '-C Division of Water Quality
November 23,2004
Mr. Don Price,Utilities Director
City of Mount Holly
Post Office Box 406
Mount Holly,North Carolina 28120
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mount Holly WTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0084689
Gaston County,N.C.
Dear Mr.Price:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on November 16,2004 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please advise the facility's
Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report to him.
The report should be self-explanatory;however,should you have any questions concerning this
report,please do not hesitate to contact Mr.Bell or me at(704)663-1699.
Sincerely, R
\\ D. Rex Gleason,P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
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N.C Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

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 2 1J 3I NC0084689 111 12I 04/11/16 I 17 18IJ Li 19L5 Ui 20I
Remarks t�
211III IIII IIII 11111111 11111111111I II II 111111111 1166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --- ---Reserved--
671 1.5 169 70 14 i 71 U 72 I NJ 731 I 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 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 01/06/01
01:35 PM 04/11/16
Mount Holly WTP
NCSR 1933 At NC Hwy 273 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Mount Holly NC 28120 02:05 PM 04/11/16 05/02/28
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Michael L. Martin/ORC/704-866-6828/
Don Price/Director Utilities/704-822-2923 /
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Don Price, Director Utilities,131 S Main St Mount Holly NC Contacted
Yes
28120//704-822-2923/
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
1.Permit Flow Measurement IN Operations&Maintenance 11 Records/Reports
Self-Monitoring Program 11.Sludge Handling Disposal II Facility Site Review II Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
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)pe Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell /�/ /� MRO WQ//704-663-1699/704-663-6040 ►I /2 �i /0 if
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridgeman 704-663-1699/704-663-6040
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.

Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: City of Mount Holly-Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 11/16/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NF
(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? 11000
Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 0 • 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NF
Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks,pits,or wells? ❑ ❑ ❑ •
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained.
J agoons Yes Nn NA NF
Type of lagoons? Facultative
Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 2
Are lagoons operated in? Parallel
Is a re-circulation line present? 00110
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? 11000
Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? 0 0 • 0
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? 01100
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Are dikes free of seepage? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Are dikes free of erosion? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Are dikes free of burrowing animals? 00011
Are sludge levels appropriate? 1E ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon(s)been measured periodically in multiple locations? 00110
If excessive algae is present,has barley straw been used to help control the growth? 0 0 • 0
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:Overall,the lagoons were well maintained;however,the vegetation adjacent to the overflow outfalls needed
to be removed/maintained within the near future.
I ahoratory Yes No NA NF
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? • 0 0 0
Is the facility using a contract lab? 11000
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 11000
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 0 0 • 0
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 • 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? 00 . 0
Comment:The City's WTP has been issued laboratory certification#5113 to perform on-site field analyses;however,
all effluent analyses are currently being performed by a contract laboratory.
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes Nn NA NF
Is flow meter used for reporting? 00110
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 00 . 0
Is flow meter operating properly? 0 0 • ❑

Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: City of Mount Holly-Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 11/16/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NF
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0
Comment:The effluent is measured instantaneously by mulitplying the pump run time by the pump rate.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NF
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • 0 0 0
Is all required information readily available,complete and current? 11000
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab.reg.required 5 years)? • 0 0 0
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • 0 0 0
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include: U ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates,times and location of sampling •
Name of individual performing the sampling •
Results of analysis and calibration •
Dates of analysis •
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Plant records are adequate,available and include 111000
O&M Manual 0
As built Engineering drawings ❑
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs ❑
Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users? 0 0 • 0
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 00 . 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • 0 0 0
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 ❑ 0
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit? 111000
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for example:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids,DO,Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Judge,pH,and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 • 0
Comment:DMRs were reviewed from October 03 through September 04. No limit violations were reported. The ORC
and staff must ensure all"less than"values are appropriately calculated. The page containing the permittee's
signature and address,compliance status designation,etc.was not attached to the May 04 DMR. This page should be
submitted to the Division.
Effluent Sampling. Yes Nn NA NF
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ 0 • 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? 111000
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 • 0
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 0 0 • 0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? 11000
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NF
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? IN 0 0 0
Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials? 0 0 0 •

Permit: NC0084689 Owner-Facility: City of Mount Holly-Mount Holly WTP
Inspection Date: 11/16/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Ffflttent Pipe Yes Nn NA NF
Are the receiving waters free of solids/debris? 0 0 0 •
Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? N
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? 0 0 • 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 M
Comment:The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. The receiving stream was not evaluated during
this inspection.

T 6 : Wes Bell
From : ' i i artin
Cc: City of Mount Holly Water Plant NC 28120
This is formal notification that I A ,rc,
am officially stepping down as ORC of the City of Mount Holly's Water
Treatment Effluent Discharge system. Please make any preparations and/or
changes regarding the paperwork and files needed to reflect that I will no
longer be employed with the City of Mount Holly and therefore deny any
responsibility after... ?/C/4.3
Sincerely,
Mike Martin a
Permit number... NC0084689 e 4Z # . P9a
Cc: WPCSOCC
Chet Whiting
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AUG 0 6 2003
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F WA7 Michael F.Easley,Governor
O�O A? William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
rAlan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
> 1 ` Division of Water Quality
U ^� Coleen H.Sullins,Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 9, 2003 NC DEPT.OF ENV1Ro r t_,n
AND NATURAL RESCX*C,ES
5113
Mr. Mike Martin
City of Mount Holly Water Plant JULr ^ 2003
P.O. Box 406
Mount Holly, NC 28120-
SUBJECT: Initial Laboratory Certification Inspection
Dear Mr. Martin:
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on June 6, 2003 by Mr. Chester
E. Whiting. Where deficiencies are cited in this report, a response is required as well as for
all lettered comments and/or recommendations. Within sixty days of receipt, please supply
this office with a written item for item description of how these deficiencies, comments
and/or recommendations were corrected. For certification maintenance, your laboratory
must continue to carry out the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested from this
office. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you wish to obtain an
electronic copy of this report by email, or if you have questions or need additional
information please contact us at 919-733-3908.
Sincerely,
•
Qa*te4bc)'P1James W. Meyer
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
cc: Chester E. Whiting
Mooresville Regional Office
re fir;
N.C.Division of Water Quality Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1623 [phone]
FAX: [phone]

On-Site Inspection Report
LABORATORY NAME: Mount Holly Water Treatment Plant
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 406, Mount Holly NC 28120
CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 5113
DATE OF INSPECTION: June 6, 2003
TYPE OF INSPECTION: Field Parameter (Maintenance)
EVALUATOR: Chet Whiting
LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACT: Mr. Mike Martin
I. INTRODUCTION:
The above named laboratory was inspected to verify compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for
the analysis of environmental samples.
II. OVERVIEW:
The facility was well organized and no deficiencies were observed. Personal were cooperative
and professional.
III. DEFICIENCIES, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL RESIDUAL CHLORINE:
A. COMMENT: The laboratory is using the concentration range supplied with the gel standards
as acceptance criteria. The range supplied is the concentration range wherein the true value
of the standard lies. Check the instrument with a primary standard, then read each gel
standard and record the value. That value is recorded in the space provided on the box label.
That value is now considered the true value of the standard. At this point the laboratory may
establish statistical acceptance criteria for the standards, however it is easier to use ± 10%
as the acceptance criteria. These standards are to be checked annually. If you have any
questions regarding this procedure do not hesitate to contact this office for assistance.
B. COMMENT: The laboratory is using the low range standard for a Continuing Verification
Standard (CCV). The curve should be verified at the mid-range. The 0.82 mg/L gel is in the
mid-range and needs to be the standard used for the CCV.
C. COMMENT: The facility does not have a chlorine limit at this time. The PQL standard is 0.02
mg/L. With the meter set to the mg/L scale the meter is not reading to the second decimal.
We recommend that the PQL be raised to 0.1 mg/L at this time. Under current conditions this
PQL will be more accurate.

Mount Holly WTP Field Parameter Inspection Page 2
DOCUMENTATION:
Documentation for certified parameters was reviewed. No deficiencies were observed.
IV. CONCLUSION:
Correcting the above-cited comments and implementing the recommendations will help this
facility to produce quality data and meet certification requirements. Please respond to all
lettered comments.
Report prepared by: Chet Whiting Date: June 10, 2003

City of Mount Holly
131 South Main Street
\, Post Office Box 406
Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]
Robert D.Black,Mayor Jim Hope,Mayor Pro Tern
Frank McLean,Councilman N Bryan Hough,Councilman
Phyllis Harris,Councilwoman y Pat Hubbard,Councilwoman
O �-'�"."P_ONMENT David Kraus,City Manager
Michael Helms,Councilman ._ r—
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N.C. .. .... •• . . d_OFFICE
MAY 04.2002
April 30,2002
Mr.Richard Bridgeman,
Environmental Chemist .f4
N. C. Department of Environment&Natural Resources : •y',,' €al '
Division of Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office
919 North Main Street
Mooresville,N.C.28115
Subject: Response to Notice of Deficiency,Mount Holly WTP,NPDES Permit No.NC0084689, Gaston County.
Dear Mr.Bridgeman:
The City of Mount Holly is in receipt of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report regarding the City's
WTP discharge. The following is in response to the items listed:
- For the deficiency noted under the Laboratory Section,the city has performed a 5-point calibration on the
equipment and we are attaching a copy of the calibration curve. Staff will conduct calibrations on the equipment
.following DWQ Lab sections QC criteria and field parameter guidance.
- For the deficiency noted under the Flow Measurement,the city has developed a staff gauge for the 6 inch
diameter pipe discharge to measure the flow instantaneously so that the flow measurements taken are
characteristic of the volume being discharged.
The City of Mount Holly hopes the above corrections implemented address the deficiencies observed by DWQ
representatives. The City offers thanks to the DWQ representative,Mr.Wes Bell,who has attention to detail and
observed the deficiencies,he also works well with operators in the field. Should you have questions or need further
information regarding this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Mr.Mike Martin or myself at(704)822-2928.
Sincerely, /E Q
.
Mr.Donald R.Price
Utilities Director
Attachments
cc :Mike Martin
Mike Hamilton
David Kraus
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ESTIMATED FLOW VOLUMES IN SANITARY SEWAGE LINES BASED ON 2.0 FPS
(IN GALLONS PER 11O11R - gph)
ASSUMPTIONS: n=0.013 - ALL FLOWS AT 2 FPS
FLOW IN 4" ( 0.80"/" 6" @ 0.52% 8" n 0.40"/, 10" @ 0.25% 12" (n? 0.19'%% 15" n 0.14% 18" n 0.1 1"/0 21" ® 0.09"/"
PIPE 2.0 fps 2.0 fps 2.0 fps 2.0 fps 2.0 fps 2.0 fps 2.0 fps 2.0 fits
1/2 FULL 2,300 5,400 9,600 15,000 21,250 33,350 50,000 66,650
1/3 FULL 1,075 2,500 4,600 7,11)0 10,000 15,850 22,900 30,250
1/4 FULL 667 1,51)0 2,650 . 4,15(1 5,850 9,150 13,350 18,350
1/5 FULL 410 ar0..j 1,670 2,600 3,750 5,830 • 8,330 11,670
1/10 FULL 100 250 400 650 900 1,400 • 2,000 2,700
1. Look in the main downstream of the blockage prior to clearing and estimate depth of flow (see liguues below) and find the corresponding flow value. After
unstopping, washing, and allowing the flow to equalize, estimate the normal flow depth in the main and find the corresponding flow value.
2. Subtract your estimated flow values before and alter unstopping the main to obtain an overflow rate per hour. Multiply this overflow rate by the estimated
number of hours the overflow has been occurring to get an estimated overflow volume. Remember to estimate% of overflow reaching surface waters, if any.
Example: An 8-inch sanitary sewer line is overflowing. The line is partially blocked and is flowing I/I(l full in a manhole downstream of a blockage. After
unstopping, cleaning and allowing flue flow to equalize, the normal flow in the pipe is about I/'l full. Subtracting the I/IO flow volume ('I00 gph) from the I/'l
flow volume(2,650 gph) yields approximately 2,250 gallons per hour overflowing. If you estimated the overflow had been occurring for 3.5 hours, your
overflow volume is approximately 7,875 gallons ((2,650 gph-400 gph) x 3.5 hr= 7,875 gallons). Of this total overflow volume, approximately 75% flowed
into the nearby creek (7,875 x 75%=5,906 gallons), hence, needing to report 5,906 gallons reaching surface waters.
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Date April 24,2002
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OPERATOR COLLECTION DATE COLLECTION TIME TIME TEST STARTED TIME RESULTS READ 1 HR READING

City of Mount Holly
131 South Main Street
Post Office Box 406
Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]
Robert D. Black,Mayor Jim Hope,Mayor Pro Tern
Frank McLean,Councilman #PUBryan Hough,Councilman
Phyllis Harris,Councilwoman Nry Pat,Hubbard,Councilwoman
Michael Helms,Councilman c
O David Kraus,City Manager
N.C.'
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
April 16,2002
Mr.D.Rex Gleason,P.E.,
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
N.C.Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
Subject: Signatory Authorization for NPDES Permit No.NC0084689-City of Mount Holly,Gaston County,
North Carolina.
Dear Mr.Gleason:
The City of Mount Holly authorizes the following representatives signatory authority for monthly monitoring
reports:Mike Martin,Mike Hamilton,Larry Taylor,and Don Price. Should you have questions regarding this
matter please contact Don Price at(704)822-2939.
Sincerely/
David Kraus R ert Black
City Manager Mayor
cc: Don Price,City of Mount Holly
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Division of Water Quality
April 23, 2002
Mr. Don Price,Utilities Director
City of Mount Holly
Post Office Box 406
Mount Holly,North Carolina 28120
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mount Holly WTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0084689
Gaston County,NC
Dear Mr. Price:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on April 9,2002 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please advise the
facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report to him.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by May 14, 2002,
addressing the deficiencies noted in the Laboratory and Flow Measurement Sections of the
report. In responding,please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report,please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely, (� c
\c,, D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
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Customer Service Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville,NC 28115 Phone [phone]
1 800 623-7748 Fax [phone]

"0E+% US Environmental Protection Agency,Washington,D.C.,20460 __ Form Approved.
" A Water Compliance Inspection Report yA OMB No.2040-0057
I NC Division of Water Quality/Mooresville Regional Office NCDENR Approval Expires 8-31-98
Section A:National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES No. Yr/Mo/Day Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
N 5 NC0084689 02/04/09 C S 2
Remarks:
Inspection Work Days Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved
1.5 3 N N
Section B:Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected: Entry Time: Permit Effective Date:
City of Mount Holly WTP 12:35 pm 01/06/01
111 Mountain Island Road
Gaston County,North Carolina Exit Time/Date: Permit Expiration Date:
1:50 pm 05/02/28
02/04/09
Name(s)of On-Site Representative(s)/Title(s)/Phone No(s)/Fax No(s):
Mr.Don Price/Utilities Director/704-827-393I
Name and Address of Responsible Official: Title:Utilities Director
Mr.Don Price
City of Mount Holly
Post Office Box 406 Phone No: Contacted?
Mount Holly,North Carolina 28120 704-827-3931 Yes
Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
X Permit X Flow Measurement - X Operations&Maintenance Sewer Overflow
X Records/Reports X Self-Monitoring Program X Sludge Handling/Disposal Pollution Prevention
X Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules Pretreatment Multimedia
X Effluent/Receiving Waters X Laboratory Storm Water Other:
Section D:Summary of Findings/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary.
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspectors: Agency/Office/Telephone No: Date:
Wes Bell "J .g( e
NCDWQ/MOORESVILLE/[phone] 4/22/02
Date:
Signature of Management QA Reviewer: Agency/Office/Phone&Fax No: Date:
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev.9-94)Previous editions are obsolete

Mount Holly Water Treatment Plant
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PERMIT:
The permit authorizes for the continued operation of a water treatment plant with a discharge
of wastewater from filter backwash,raw-water testing, and turbidity meters.
The permit became effective on 6/1/01 and expires on 2/28/05.
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
Records and reports consisting of monthly monitoring reports, chain of custody forms,
sample analysis reports, and the daily operation and maintenance log were reviewed at the time of
the inspection. The records were organized and well maintained.
FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE:
The two alum settling basins appeared to be operating properly and the surrounding grounds
were well maintained. The facility began discharging from the permitted outfall on 1/22/02. The
facility has connected all discharges from the laboratory and in-line turbidimeters to the designated
discharge outfall. The facility staff were very knowledgeable of the treatment processes and
equipment used at the facility.
LABORATORY:
Shealy Environmental Services, Inc. (Certification #329) has been contracted to provide
analytical support. The TRC meter at the facility had been recently purchased. The staff had not
performed any of the calibration/verification requirements for this meter. In addition,there was no
sample collection time and no start and end times for the settleable solids analysis. Please be advised
that the ORC and staff should review the Division's Laboratory Certification Unit's website that
contains the technical guidance for field parameter testing (including proper instrument calibration
and appropriate documentation) at www.esb.enr.state.nc.us/lab/field parmguide.htm. Mr. Chet
Whiting with the Division's Laboratory Certification Unit can be contacted at 704-663-1699 ext.297
for additional guidance.
EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS:
The effluent was clear with no floatable solids or foam at the time of the inspection. The
facility is permitted to discharge into an unnamed tributary to the Catawba River,which is a WS-IV
B water in the Catawba River Basin.
SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM:
Self-monitoring reports were reviewed for the period February 2001 through January 2002,
inclusive. The facility began discharging on 1/22/02. A 5.4 ug/1 was reported for TRC on 1/25/02.
This office questions the accuracy of this result due to the TRC meter not being properly
calibrated/verified. Once the TRC meter is properly calibrated/verified,then the appropriate values
and corresponding units must be reported. -

Mount Holly Water Treatment Plant
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FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Currently, the facility's effluent consists of discharges from the alum lagoons, in-line
turbidimeters, and laboratory sinks. The effluent values being reported on the DMR only account
for the flow from the supemate discharge at the alum sludge lagoons (via in-line totalizer). Please
be advised that the effluent flow measurement must be performed below all side streams. In
addition, the NPDES Permit requires that all samples collected and measurements taken shall be
characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge.
SLUDGE DISPOSAL:
The alum sludge was last land applied by Bio-Nomic Services of Charlotte,N.C. under the
authority of Permit No. WQ0001863. The land application permit was issued on 12/28/99 and
expires 11/30/04.