Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0063312_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 12/9/2020Facility information NPDES permit #: NC0063312 Jackson County Facility name: McKee Development, Inc. - Cedar Creek Racquet Club WWTP WWTP class: II WWTP type: 0.0025 MGD sequential, multi -stage, complete mix, biological system manufactured by United Systems and consists of: aeration and recirculation to circular, dual stage filter cloth; stilling well; and single unit UV disinfection. Annual average flow: 0.00029 MGD Collection System: Five homes (< 12 connections) with discharge of graywater from individual septic tanks and grinder pumps. Development: Consists of five residential homes serving - 20 seasonal residents. Sludge Management: Commercial hauler (Ken McCall of Goldie and Associates) to the Cities of Hendersonville and Brevard's WWTPs. Excess solids are pumped out of the main chamber - once per year. WWTP location: Haven Ridge Trail, which is off of NCSR 1120 (Cedar Creek Road), northeast of Cashiers Responsible official: H. Stephen Hodge Responsible. "'s title: Vice President, McKee Development, Inc. Official's location: 619 Hwy 107 South; Cashiers, NC 28717 Mailing address: PO Box 523; Cashiers, NC 28717 Phone numbers 828-743-3411 828-743-5068 866-882-8194 x 105 864-903-5971 864=882-8194 x 101 864-882-0851 fax 864-882-0851 828-342-3559 cell Stephen Hodge " - fax Henry Dyar, Operations Manager - Goldie & Asso. " - cell (email: henry@goldieassociates.com) Sheila Lowery, Goldie & Associates - contractor 210-A West North Second St., Seneca SC 29678 " - fax @ Goldie Robert Orr, ORC (��,` ��e� -a /D - 710J �SPd Operator information. Certified ORC & grade: Back-up ORC & grade: Permit information Date issued: Expiration date: Stream information Stream & river basin: Sub -basin: Quad: Grid: Stream classification: Drainage area sq mi: Instream Waste Conc.: Average stream flow: Summer 7Q10 cfs: Winter 7Q10 cfs: 30Q2 cfs: Other information Directions: Robert Orr — Grade 111 - Cert # 5300, Henry Dyar — Grade III - Cert # 989715 12-1-2007 8-31-2012 Horsepasture River; Savannah River Basin 03-13-02 G6NE C,— Trout 3.8 0.19 / 0.32 cfs 2.0 (Shouldn't this be 1.2 ? WPF) 1.2 (Shouldn't this be 2.0 ? WPF) 4.1 Take US Hwy 64 almost to Cashiers. Turn right onto Cedar Creek Road (NCSR 1120). From the Intersections of US Hwy 64 and Cedar Creek Road (NCSR 1120), northeast of Cashiers, travel — 0.5 miles on Cedar Creek Road (NCSR 1120), to the Cedar Creek Racquet Club development. Turn left into the Cedar Creek Woods development. Go to the bottom of the hill (— to house # 75); turn left onto Rushing Brook Lane; then turn left onto Haven Ridge Trail. There is a wooded area with a small foot path on the right side of the road. The WWTP is in a rectangular vault, with a dark green lid, at ground level. . 0 WATF9Q Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary' r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources .� Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality November 7, 2007 Mr. H. Stephen Hodge McKee Development, Inc. P. O. Box 523; 619 Hwy 107 South Cashiers, NC 28717 Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO063312 Cedar Creek Racquet Club WWTP Jackson County Dear Mr. Hodge: NOV 1 6 2007 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFE Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended). This final permit includes no significant changes from the draft permit sent to you on September 12, 2007; however, you are reminded of the following changes in its terms from those found in your existing permit: Limits for fecal coliform have been re-established within the text of the permit to correct the error of their removal in the 2003 permit. A condition has been added to the permit describing actions you must take should the UV system not function properly. If the UV system fails and chlorine compounds are used as an alternate means of disinfection, daily monitoring and a 28 µg/L daily maximum limit will apply to the discharge. Please note that minor changes have been made to the wording of this condition, but its content remains the same as stated in the draft. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Nne orthCarolina Natura!!il North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer —50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Mr. H. Stephen -Hodge 0 NPDES Permit NCO063312 Renewal p. 2 Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Sledge at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 547. Sincerely, ;? 0 Coleen H. Sullins cc: Central NPDES Unit Permit NCO063312 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA : DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, McKee Development, Inc. is hereby. authorized --to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Cedar Creek Racquet Club WWTP NCSR 1120 northeast of Cashiers Jackson County, to receiving waters designated as the Horsepasture River in the Savannah River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective December 1, 2007. , This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2012. Signed this day November 7, 2007. Y^- oleen H. Sullins, Director. Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission "-� rm , 'i �!', l ti L lS % `:, P ��-+ L •." • ...3' +:. IO. S5 , �tti N�.�} f CS r a x�- Latitude: 35'07'39" Stream Class: C-Trout Longitude:83°04'33" Subbasin:031302 Quad # G6NE Receiving Stream: Horsepasture River ~ - • s Facility �' A+ i Location`��., NCO065589 - Cedar Creek Racquet Club WWTP Transylvania County P_ermit_S_tandatd_Conditlnn�_ r Permit NCO063312 A. (2.) TEMPORARY MEANS OF DISINFECTION In the event that the wastewater treatment plant's ultraviolet (LTV) disinfection system should fail, underperform, or otherwise be removed from effective service, the permittee or his agent should immediately inform the Surface Water Protection Section staff of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of this development and discuss temporary, alternate means for disinfection of the effluent. If chlorine compounds are used as temporary means of disinfection, the total residual chlorine (TRC) concentration of the effluent must be monitored on a daily basis while this method of disinfection is in use and values must be reported on the discharge monitoring report. TRC in the effluent may not exceed 28 µg/L; therefore, dechlorination methods may also be necessary to ensure protection of water quality in the receiving stream. Use of a disinfection system other than the permitted UV system during circumstances not deemed as emergency and/or temporary (replacement of lamps, lamp cleaning or maintenance, etc.) will be considered a violation of the terms of this permit. i {'DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 4 of 16 section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of. the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day_of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] d. Any person who knolvint, violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations -is subject to" criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both.'In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] e. Any person who knowuigly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308,318 or 405 'of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury; shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15-years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 pears, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii)" of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000;000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] f. Understate law, a civil.penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North -Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A] g.--.-Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section-301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000.- [40 CFR 122.41 (a). (3)] 2. Duty to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of'this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the .environment [40 CFR 122.41, (d)]'• 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing' (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part H. C. 5) and "Power Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties fox noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may, he temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability . Nothing in this permit shall be construed to. preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143- 215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is, responsible for consequential damages, such as fish 'kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 1. Version 1011012007 L� DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 of 16 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property lights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injuryto private property or any invasion of personal rights, not any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)]. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This periuit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or die 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 tlhis permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23]. 8. Dut<r to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, widhin a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authorliy may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating tlhis permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)]. 9. Duty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)]. 10. Expiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41 (k)]. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible - corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures . (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22]. Version 1011012007 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 6 of 16 b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: 1. The authorization is made ui writing by a person described above; 2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and 3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22] c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the .facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]: "1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. " 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (f)]. 13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination The issuance of ' this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Rec]uirements The Permittee must pay the annual adni=* 'stering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls 1. Certified Operator Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Conunission, the Permittee shall employ a certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of die water pollution control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid, certificate of the type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201]. Version 1011012007 • DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 7 of 16 The ORC of each Class I facility must: ➢ Visit the facility at least weekly ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must: ➢ Visit the facility at least five days per week, excluding holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the operator in responsible charge: a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system b. Within 120 calendar days of: Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new ORC and back-up ORC ➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC. 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The Permittee shall at all times provide die operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of die permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)]. 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (c)]• 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)] The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)] (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before die date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II. E. 6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of dais section. Version 1011012007 DES Permit Standard Conditions. 0' W Page S of 16 (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Perinittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authont`, deteunitnes that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section. 5. U12sets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit. (4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 — Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Section D. ]Monitoring and Records Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)]. Version 1011012007 0 ®TPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 9of16 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DNIR) Form (N1R 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or. alternative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. The first DNIR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or iii the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate sighed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41]. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any. monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41]. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including: ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation Version 10/1012007 DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 10 of 16 ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit ➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Pennittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.41]: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses; e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and f. The results of such analyses. 8. Inspection and Entev The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)]. Section E Reporting Requirements 1. Change in Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. 2. Planned Changes The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR 122.29 (b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, not to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1). c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)]. Version 1011012007 0 & PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 11 of 16 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)]. 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report PAIR) (See Part H. D. 2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. 6. TWent T-four Hour Reporting a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.410) (6)]. b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report allinstances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)]. 8. Other Information Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)]. Noncompliance Notification The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of, a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Version 1011012007 0 ft DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 12 of 16 Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public uispectign at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Iunowitngly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b) (2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41]. 12. Annual Performance Reports Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide. an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for evaluation. PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A. Construction The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B. Groundwater Monitoring The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on"a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitroplienol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 ring/L) for antimony; (3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; Version 1011012007 r: DES Perinit Standard Conditions Page 13 of 16 (1) Five hundred micrograms'per liter (500 µg/L); (2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Ten tunes the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the perinit application. Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives The Permittee shall evaluate allwastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is ui substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permitter shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of notification by the Division. Section E. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following: 1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and 2. Any substantial change m the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit. 3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards. 2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment system: a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but ui no case Discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges; C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits; Version 1011012007 E, 0 DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 14 of 1 G f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil. origin in amounts that will cause interference or pass through; g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system. 4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b). This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section C. Pretreatment Programs Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40 CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-2153 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H .0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the followuig conditions and requirements: 1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. 2. Industrial Waste SurvU IWS) The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection system at least once every five years. 3. Monitoring Plan The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.). 4. Headworks Anal sis HWA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once evenT five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this pennit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.441. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 211.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909. Version 1011012007 DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 16 Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations; sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment - and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Penults (IUP). Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the IIWA. 6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Poor to the issuance of an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must: a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit - limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled once per calendar year; 8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 211.0908. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated' pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports X= k The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues. For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the following address:. NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Version 1011012007 ES Permit Standard Conditions. Page 16 of 16 These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the following: a.) Narrative A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC); b.) Pretreatment Program SuirunaLT (PPS) A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division; c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR) The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms approved by the Division; d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms SQ Monitoring data from samples collected by both tine POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division; e) Other Information Copies of d-ie POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit; 11. Public Notice The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. 12. Record Keeping The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW. 13. Funding and Financial Report The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 211.0907. Version 1011012007 I�'�"1111� 11l"l; `�"I I: May 31, 2007 State of North Carolina Division of Water Quality; Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Attention: Mrs. Carolyn Bryant RE: NPDES Permit NCO063312 Dear Mrs. Bryant: u� JUN 1 8 2007 ,.iD DEAR ATCEP (ti ,,; J iYJ Please find enclosed our NPDES Permit Application -Form D, submitted in triplicate, requesting renewal of the above permit to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Cedar Creek Racquet Club in Cashiers, NC. Our System is currently being monitored/serviced by Goldie 8v Associates, Inc. Both the Operator and McKee Development, Inc. are making a sincere effort to maintain the facility and quality of discharged water within compliance guidelines. Any remedial actions necessary to correct maintenance problems or self -monitoring violations are being handled in a complete and timely fashion. There have been no changes or modifications to our wastewater facility since the issuance of our last permit. Mrs. Bryant, I sincerely apologize for our delay in submitting this renewal application. We respectfully request approval of our enclosed application, and should you have questions or require any additional information whatsoever, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you. Very sincerely, H. Stephen Hodge Vice President 619 Hwy 107 South P.O. Box 523 Cashiers, North Carolina 28717 828.743.3411 Fax: 828.743.5068 CHRISTIE'S GREAT ESTATES nODES APPLICATION - FORM L 4 For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters' <1.®' MGD Mail the complete application to: N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality / "DES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit COO 33 s Z Please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Nameki,,�����' Facility Name GV=bpAZ e,QEm, VBY_ C L-U FA Mailing Address 94.60x 523 G,I4 1-3-ifrF4WAs' L07 Sf3VTi-1 City cAStktS State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number (828) -7 M3. 9068 e-mail Address 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above ❑ Street Address or State Road at=F TjGS e 1120 Z RPARSin1 RWEE '-EgArl L. Cif' G ASKS IDS State / Zip Code hlaf T -G19-ROL1:NAr . ' Z8'717 Countyi"ApKSo lJ 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORQ . Name Mailing Address. City State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number Mc a_E UgVewPM;=-YT�i' P 0. 80K C_;Z2_q to l107 ssoun4 c.ASH-11tS No AT14 cA-901uvA / 29717 (828) 77+3. 3411 74-3..6068 FormlD 4/05 i ?DES APPLICATION - FORM to For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MOD 4. Description of wastewater:. Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply). Industrial ❑ Number of Employees Commercial ❑ Number of Employees Residential 0 Number of Homes School ❑ Number of Students/Staff Other ❑ Explain: Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.): PR,wPl-F, ►2 SU' '� AA_ lJ ns frS r1 S� ,D1v iSt�n1 . t-kQ�t�S vs� �srs f�. S�Scnr�A�t-.. �S1S • _ ....----:....__.. .. _ Population served: 2.0 5. Type of collection system X Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) 6.. Outfall Information: Number of separate discharge points. i Outfall Identification number(s) - 00 Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ONO 7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact Iocation of each outfall): W RSi_PA91 �1V�12 7't-yA�r(Vf�+� f�1 tgAsll� S. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous Xf Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: � Duration: i g MWV ES/D" 9. Describe the treatment system List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a separate sheet of paper. 'f=A01L_VY =S A SECQV��JTI.HL I�rtVLZiSj J C__CNeUE11F MIX (=0N 5V N C [n 0 . W l'iI= } SCPnCe H*YIE' . -MEEE , . U N t1" . V�ii LI Z-S GQ� S I�}�s�1� yQ;✓ c,1(�C V t�9-3—I.0�1 "?� 'F�1 L'g'�12 . - r1 'mil-JV:K3 _ ArNb . f3--i V L7, 12A'V 10 LET" vJ'f3-"k�. Sl—,ERI L-IZt5V, . 2 of 3 Form-D 4105 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned.treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 10. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Design flow a 0050 MGD . Annual Average daily flow .600 2.1 MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow . OdZ 6 -- MGD (for the previous 3.years).: 11. Is this facility located on Indian country? ❑ Yes X No 12. Effluent Data Provide data for the -parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum. Parameter Daily Maximum Monthly Average Units of Measurement. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) ¢.g 1 2.. 69 7 Fecal Coliform 3.0 G t • 3 %t Total Suspended Solids 7 Temperature (Summer) 21.3 20.7 Temperature (Winter) t (,. 4- 14.. 5 $. PH 7. 6.9 12 13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or- applicationw. Type Permit Number Type Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHA.PS (CAA) UIC• (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) NPDES NGCOfo3312 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) PSD (CAA) Other Non -attainment program (CAA) 14.. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION Permit Number I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. J4•STi=p"4+T1 kjo�64EF VtcE: pfistrpEr- l-' Printed name of Person Signing Title North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) 3 of 3 FomrD 4/05 GOLDIE ASSOCIATES engineering, environmental and laboratory services - - To Our Clients: ❑ 210 W. North Second St.; Seneca, SC 29678 .... _ (864) 882-8194 • Fax (864) 882-0851 ❑ 111-B Anderson Ave., Anderson, SC 29625 (864) 505-4039 1572 Zion Church Rd., Hartwell, GA 30643 (706) 244-0743 We have been asked by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources to have our clients authorize us to sign for the Permitee on the monthly monitoring report for your wastewater treatment plant that we complete for you and mail to the State. If you prefer, we will send the completed. forms to you for your signature. You would then need to mail them to the State in duplicate. Please indicate your preference on the form below and ,return it to us. Perry Stancil Project Manager Goldie & Associates, Inc. I/we the owners and/or.permitee for Cedar Creek Woods Name of Facility Wasterwater Treatment Plant located in Cedar Creek Racquet Club, Cashiers, NC 28717 Address Permit No. NCO063312 do ✓ do not authorize Goldie & Associates, Inc., to sign our completed monthly monitoring report prior to which they will submit to the proper regulatory agency. t�kk� a7�v�urAMe���NG. l 06 02 84' Q v ICE P IOtPX' ate Signature Staff Review and Evaluation NPDES Wastewater Permit FACILITY INFORMATION Facility McKee Development, Inc. - A NPDES No. NCO063312 Design Flow (MGD) 0.0025 MGD Facility Class II William McKee STREAM CHARACTERISTICS Stream Name Horsepasture River Stream Class C Tr Sub -basin 031302 Drainage Area (mil) 3.8 S7Q10 (cfs) 2.0 W7Q10 (cfs) 1.2 30Q2 (cfs) 4.1 IWC (%) 0.19/.32 Proposed Changes Parameters Affected Basis for change(s) Monitoring frequency BOD5, TSS, Ammonia, Fecal, Dissolved Oxygen and pH per regulation 2B .0500 Special conditions Disposal alternatives condition Covered in boilerplate Compliance Schedule: None Special Condition(s): None Permits & Engineering Comments: This is a permit renewal for a discharge into Horsepasture River in the Savannah River Basin. Within the past twenty four months this facility recorded no flow on 80% of the reports with only one violation of Fecal. Permits and Engineering will recommend existing limitations with monitoring reflective of current regulations for a class II facility. Residual Chlorine limits will not be appropriate since UV disinfection is being used at this facility. Renewal process should begin shortly for this faciLty. P&E has contacted the permittee concerning permit renewal. The region must verify facility class, components and design flow. N Prepared by: mili g Goa NSG .005 MG -A 1 o . 9oaS A6-t1 '� $"1•i �v►�e^t Regional Office Evaluation and Recommendations: r)�� aVE I N `D - 3 2012 L�J� W/\ T E7R LIT Y SECTION AF'I; / E ,r. February 1, 2012 Attention: Central Files Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 RE: Operator of Responsible Charge Cedar Creek Woods, NCO063312 Jackson County GOLDIE ASSOCIATES engineering, environmental and laboratory services To. Whom It May Concern: As of February 1, 2012, Goldie and Associates is no longer providing Robert Orr as Operator of Responsible Charge for Cedar Creek Woods (Sewer), NC0063312. Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please call the Goldie and Associates at (864) 882-8194. Sincerely, Goldie and Associates /JP Henry Dyar Operations Manager CC: Chuck Cranford, Asheville Regional Office �Janetnt,, silzl:cR iori Jerry Rimmer, Technical Assistance & Certification Unit William McKee, McKee DevelopmeiA - _ Pat Cunningham 210 W. North Second Street ® Seneca, South Carolina 29678 . Phone (864) 882-8194 0 Fax (864) 882-0851 GOLDIE ASSOCIATES engineering, environmental and laboratory services April 12, 2011 Attention: Central Files Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,14C 27699-1617 RE: Operator of Responsible Charge Cedar Creek Woods, NCO063312 Jackson County To Whom It May Concern: As of April 11, 2011, Goldie and Associates is no longer providing Robert Orr as Operator of Responsible Charge for Cedar Creek Woods (Sewer), NC0063312. Should.you have any questions or need any additional information, please call the Goldie and Associates at (864) 882-8194. Sincerely, Goldie and Associates /Ve,"R5�, Henry Dyar Operations Manager CCd�id.�lIA'T.lieylllpl _ca7nna filFve� Janet Cantwell, Asheville Regional Office Jerry Rimmer, Technical Assistance &Certification Unit � :'•� �`r� '" William McKee, McKee Development ^ ' -- V = APR 13 2011 I ECTION WATER QUALITY S Y ACHEt,�ILLE REG'toNAL OFFICE r 210 W. North Second Street • Seneca, South Carolina 29678 e Phone (864) 882-8194 0 Fax (864)' 882-0851 .f--� Annual Wastewater Treatment System Performance Report for Cedar Creek Woods WWTP for the Operating Period January thru December, 2010 Preface On July 20 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, which place significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. Specific items included: 1. A Spill Response Plan 2. Sewer Collection System Operation & Maintenance Plan 3. Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This report is designed to meet the minimum requirements for the Annual Performance Report established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEHNR) as set forth in their guidance document dated October 19, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. 1 ID MAR 3 1 2011 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE MAR 2 8 2011 I. General Information Facility/System Name: Responsible Entity: Cedar Creek Woods WWTP Jackson County McKee Development, Inc. Person(s) in Charge/Contact: William McKee - Developer Robert Orr — Operator -in Responsible Charge (ORC) Henry Dyar, Project Manager - Goldie & Associates Applicable Permits: NPDES # NC0063312 Description of Treatment Process, Collection System, and Facilities Served: Treatment. Process — The treatment facility is a United Systems Biological Contractor Unit. The unit is basically a multi -stage complete mix biological treatment unit, which utilizes considerable recirculation and diffused air. The unit consists of four (4)- corner compartments, and inner and outer ring, and an effluent well. The unit also contains UV disinfection and continuous flow measurement. A cloth filter media vertically dissects the outer ring. The unit is used in conjunction with septic tanks that are present on the five homes this unit serves. The treated effluent is discharged to the Horsepasture River in the Savannah River Basin. Collection System — The collection system is a standard design flowing from the individual septic tanks on the system. The system was designed to meet all state standards for wastewater collection systems. Facilities Served — This system serves five (5) homes in the Cedar Creek Woods Development. H. WWTP Performance All operating parameters were in compliance with NPDES permit limits for 2010. We take pride in our efforts to protect the local environment and the quality of waters in our streams. M. Collection System Performance The collection system experienced no significant problems, for the reporting period. M IV. Notification A notice advising of the availability of this report will be sent to each user. A copy of this report is available to interested persons in the offices of McKee Development, Inc. PO Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 or by contacting: Henry Dyar c/o Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 As required, three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR. V. Certification I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Henry Dyal, Goldie & Associates Date This report prepared by: Henry Dyar Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-882-8194 Fax: 864-482-6162 GOLDIE .�t +ASSOCIATES ' pc4�u'Ai\"IE{LRLC� _L_TY St CTO si engineering, environmentalA,;ONAL OrrIC and laboratory services `:i :'. .. .,tee- •;+s.'. ..moo .>">,i ..e "v"4.»..:a^-• May 13, 2011 Attention: Central Files Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 RE: Operator of Responsible Charge Cedar Creek Woods, NCO063312 Jackson County To Whom It May Concern: As of May 11, 2011, Goldie and Associates is providing Robert Orr as Operator of Responsible Charge for Cedar Creek Woods (Sewer), NC0063312. Robert Orr is a Grade III, certification number 5300. Back up Operators are Henry Dyar, Grade III, certification number 989715, and Andrew Hooper, Grade I, certification number 994145. Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please call the Goldie and Associates at (864) 882-8194. Sincerely, Goldie and Associates Henry Dyd Operations Manager Janet Cantwell, Asheville e' gional Office Jerry Rimmer, Technical Assistance & Certification Unit William McKee, McKee Development 210 W. North Second Street • Seneca, South Carolina 29678 • Phone (864) 882-8194 • Fax (864) 882-0851 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I N I 2 1 5 I 31 NCO063312 111 121 12/05/09 117 18I r I 19` S I 201 IJ U IJ Remarks 211 1 1 1 Jill I I I I I I I I Jill I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------ --------------- Reserved -------------- ------- 67 I 169 70 U 71 U 72I N I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 W Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 03:10 PM 12/05/09 07/12/01 Cedar Creek WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date NCSR 1120 Cashiers NC 28717 03:30 PM 12/05/09 12/08/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number ' • ' Contacted H Stephen Hodge,PO Box 523 Cashiers NC 28717NP/828-743-3411/8287435068 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Facility Site Review 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 Susan A Wilson ARO WQ//828-294-4500/ Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Jr ' Ab Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Offce/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3 NC0063312 111 12I 12/05/09 117 18I CI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) This WWTP is no longer in operation. The four houses that were connected have now be switched to septic tanks. A request has been submitted for permit rescission and ARO agreement has been forwarded to Raleigh. Page # 2 FEo - 3 2012 WATER CUA.LITY E:cCTION M'H'VII..LE'11' Ci ICE February 1, 2012 Attention: Central Files Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 RE: Operator of Responsible Charge Cedar Creek Woods, NCO063312 Jackson County engineering, environmental and laboratory services To Whom It May Concern: As of February 1, 2012, Goldie and Associates is no longer providing Robert Orr as Operator of Responsible Charge for Cedar Creek Woods (Sewer), NC0063312. Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please call the Goldie and Associates at (864) 882-8194. Sincerely, Goldie and Associates Henry Dyar Operations Manager CC: � r' ��"� ffld% � e�,vi �Ie7�e al ff Janet Cantwell, Asheville Regional Office Jerry Rimmer, Technical Assistance & Certification Unit William McKee, McKee Development Pat Cunningham 210 W. North Second Street 0 Seneca, South Carolina 29678 8 Phone (864) 882-8194 s Fax (864) 882-0851 Z;S� erg. Annual Wastewater Treatment System Performance Report for Cedar Creek Woods for the Operating Period:j_ January thru December, 2011 C Preface .94r-..',. ,r...'.AOV-�.ci.in Fi�•u'.'.. 3N1'.Gll�... .v t••. �.us'.t�,�r..:i.?%il^`TiY'A'.'.[sMil.w ..,....:. 3, � v..u'� i»,.i+••F..:w,. i�Lli.:;,?". ".....,.«;.....,,,.c7i+^%"o�s . H. On July 20 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, which place significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. Specific items included: 1. A Spill Response Plan 2. Sewer Collection System Operation & Maintenance Plan 3. Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This report is designed to meet the minimum requirements for the Annual Performance Report established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEHNR) as set forth in their guidance document dated October 19, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. I. General Information Facility/System Name: Responsible Entity: Cedar Creek Woods WWTP Jackson County McKee Development, Inc. Person(s) in Charge/Contact: William McKee - Developer Robert Orr — Operator -in Responsible Charge (ORC) Henry Dyar, Project Manager - Goldie & Associates Applicable Permits: NPDES # NC0063312 Description of Treatment Process, Collection System, and Facilities Served: Treatment Process — The treatment facility is a United Systems Biological Contractor Unit. The unit is basically a multi -stage complete mix biological treatment unit, which utilizes considerable recirculation and diffused air. The unit consists of four (4) corner compartments, and inner and outer ring, and an effluent well. The unit also contains UV disinfection and continuous flow measurement. A cloth filter media vertically dissects the outer ring. The unit is used in conjunction with septic tanks that are present on the five homes this unit serves. The treated effluent is discharged to the Horsepasture River in the Savannah River Basin. Collection System — The collection system is a standard design flowing from the individual septic tanks on the system. The system was designed to meet all state standards for wastewater collection systems. Facilities Served — This system serves five (5) homes in the Cedar Creek Woods Development. II. WWTP Performance The WWTP plant was shutdown from April 9 to May 10, 2011. The inlet line to the plant was plugged during this time and the plant did not discharge. During the time Goldie & Associates was not providing Robert Orr as Operator of Responsible Charge. When Goldie & Associates resumed operations, the plant was in compliance. As of 2012, Goldie & Associates is no longer providing Robert Orr as Operator of Responsible Charge. We take pride in our efforts to protect the local environment and the quality of waters in our streams. M. Collection System Performance The collection system experienced no significant problems for the reporting period. IV. Notification A notice advising of the availability of this report will be sent to each user. A copy of this report is available to interested persons in the offices of. McKee Development, Inc. PO Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 or by contacting: Henry Dyar c/o Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 As required, three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR. V. Certification I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Henry Dyar, Goldie & Associates This report prepared by: .3-22-/z Date Henry Dyar Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-882-8194 Fax: 864-482-6162 EDWARD F. BERRY 6500 STANDING BOY ROAD, UNIT 3 8 COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31904 May 31, 2011 Ms. Judith Tillman Attorney General's Office 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-9001 R DL7 V E � U E 1 1 D" JUN ~ 7 2011 1 .0. WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE RE: 5 lots in Cedar Creek Subdivision, Jackson County, Sqpphire, North Carolina Cashiers Waste Water Treatment Plant Dear Ms. Tillman: I am the owner of a vacation home located in the Cedar Creek Subdivision, Jackson County, North Carolina. I, along with 3 other home owners and 1 vacant lot owner have been, for the last 25 years, using a waste water treatment plant (hereinafter referred to as the WWTP) located within the Cedar Creek subdivision and adjacent to my lot. The WWTP was necessary due to the fact that our lots would not perk suitably for the septic tank technology of 25 years ago. The WWTP is permitted and has been run professionally for all these years. The effluent must be treated and because it is 25 year old technology, the treated effluent is disposed of offsite by stream discharge. The WWTP is owned and operated by a corporation run by the developer of the subdivision, Mr. William McKee. Mr. McKee has in the past 12 months given the homeowners notice that he no longer is going to maintain the WWTP and has discontinued payment to maintain the WWTP and has shut off the electricity, which very effectively leaves 4 homeowners with uninhabitable homes. In his notice, Mr. McKee gave the 4 homeowners the wonderful opportunity to become owners of their very own waste water treatment plant, which, for obvious reasons, we all declined. In the mean time the 4 homeowners have banded together and negotiated to have the plant continue to function as normal, but it is only for a brief period time. We have all been involved in the process of permitting our own personal, subsurface wastewater treatment and disposal systems, permitted by the Jackson County Environmental Health Department, on each lot. Every other lot in the subdivision, except the 5 referenced above, utilize individual, subsurface wastewater treatment and disposal systems. I was given your name by Mr. Paul G. Penninger, who is the Senior Soil Scientist with S&ME, Inc. His contact information is: ppenningerksmeinc.com, 3718 Old Battleground Road Greensboro, NC 27410, Ph: 336-288-7180. Mr. Penninger has been instrumental in leading our way through the process including working with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Keith Haines and Mr. Roger Edwards *and the Jackson County Environmental Health, Ms. Tonya Howell. I have had my lot resurveyed, made an application and paid the application fee to the Jackson County Environmental Health Department, and have had a soil test performed and received verbal approval for a system by the Jackson County Environmental Health Department. The only impediment appears to be the actual issuance of a permit. It is my understanding that before a permit is issued, so that we can begin to install a self contained septic system and not rely on the WWTP of 25 year old technology, the issuing agency needs your approval. It is also my understanding that a "consent order" is required by the Attorney General's Office. We are now at a standstill because no one knows what a consent order is and if they did, no one knows what needs to be in it. Can you please help us get to where we need to be on this project? It can be mentioned here that I am an attorney practicing primarily Family Law. I would be happy to prepare a Consent Order but not being licensed in North Carolina concerns me as I would be preparing it for other parties than just myself and I have no idea what is being required to be in it. We (the 4 homeowners) would absolutely love to be rid of the WWTP with 25 year technology and be serviced by a newer, ecologically more accepted system. The system that we want to install is by far more ecological in that that effluent is treated and retained on site, and not discharged to our mountain streams. We are all reluctant to even come back to our vacation homes for the summer until we have something that we know will work and not be shut down at any time. We do not want to wonder whether the toilet is going to work. Anything you can do, and hopefully as expeditious as possible, would be wonderful. My wife and I love spending our summers in the mountains of North Carolina and we do not want to lose this summer. Sincerely, U Edward V Be cc: Mr. Paul Penninger Mr. Keith Haines Mr. Roger Edwards Ms. Tony Powell Mr. Pat Cunningham, homeowner Mr. Brad Mundy, homeowner Ms. Helen Holmes, homeowner Mr. Brian Seago, Esq. 3; lu �yl APR 25 2011 i, HENSON & BLACK, PLLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW P. O. BOX 386 1�. L TEN CHESTNUT SQUARE CASHIERS, NORTH CAROLINA 28717-03 WATER QUALITY SECTION HFVILLE REGIONAL OFFII J. EDWIN HENSON TELEPHONE: 828-743-2453 LYNDA M. BLACK (RETIRED) FAX: 828-743-9161 EHENSON@HENSONANDBLACK.COM April 20, 2011 VIA FACSIMILE 919-733-2496 AND CERTIFIED MAIL North Carolina Division of Water Quality Attn: Jeff Poupart 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Re: McKee Development, Inc. NPDES Permit NCO063312 Cedar Creek Racquet Club WWTP Jackson County Dear Mr. Poupart: I represent McKee Development, Inc., holder of the above referenced Permit. This is to give your department notice that McKee Development, Inc. has ceased operation of the wastewater treatment facility and has ceased discharging wastewater under the Permit. There are four homes which were discharging wastewater into this facility. Prior to ceasing operation of the treatment facility, McKee Development, Inc. gave written notice by certified mail to the owners that it was ceasing operation of the treatment facility and requested that the owners take over the operation of the treatment facility and that the Permit be transferred to an owner's association. To date, the owners have not responded. McKee Development, Inc. would request that the Permit not be cancelled at this time in order to give the owners an opportunity to have the Permit transferred to them. We understand and have advised the property owners that if the Permit is cancelled, the owners would have to file an application for a new discharge permit if they wished to continue operation of the treatment facility. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact me. North Carolina Division of Water Quality April 20; 2011 Page 2 Sincerely, (JEdwinHenson cc: Mr. Roger Edwards, DWQ, Asheville, NC Jackson County Health Department Randall Seago, Esq. Mr. A. William McKee Cantwell, Janet From: Cantwell, Janet Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 3:49 PM To: Edwards, Roger Subject: FYI : Cedar Creek WWTP: Jackson Co. FYI: Roger ---I got a call from Goldie & Associates who operate Cedar Creek WWTP. They wanted to let us know that they probably won't be operating the facility next week if they are not paid by Friday 4/8/11. 1 also gave them the TACU address in Raleigh. I also got a call from Ed Henson (828-743-2453), an attorney for McKee Development who owns Cedar Creek WWTP. McKee cannot afford to operate the plant any longer. There are 4 residences on the WWTP and they have not been charged for the service. McKee wants the residents to pay for the operator. Mr. Henson stated McKee wants to shut the plant down and needs to know what he needs to do to shut it down. I referred him to you and told him you would be back in the office tomorrow morning / 4/8/11. He said he will be calling you. I have put the file folder for Cedar Creek on your chair. --- Ja net --- Janet Cantwell - Janet.Cantwell@ncdenr.gov North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section 2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Link to NPDES Programs & Compliance Info: (DMRs, Annual Report, Etc.): http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/ Link to Technical Assistance & Compliance Unit, WW Operator Regs, Etc.: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tacu/index.html Link to Collection Systems (PERCS Unit): http://www. ncwatergu ality.org/peres/Collection%20Systems/CollectionSystemsHome.html Link to "Guidebook to Water Quality Management in North Carolina": http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/documents/SupportDocument.pdf Link to the NC Division of Water Quality: http://www.ncwaterguality.ors/ Link to NC Surface Waters & Wetlands Standards ("Redbook"): http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/rules/codes statutes.htm Link to booklet "Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration:" http://www.nceep.net/services/guidancedoc.htm Link to "Customer Service Environmental Handbook": http://porta1.ncdenr.ors/web/csc/permits E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. County: JACKSCSN River Basin ReportTo AROSP Collector. W FRAZIER Region: ARO Sample Matrix: WASTEWATER Loc. Type: Sample ID: OF V'dA7R PO Number# Date Received: Time Received: —i Labworks LoginlD 1 J Report Generated: / Date Reported: AB63480 ' ARO 09/1412010 15:55 KJIMISON 10/.12/10 10/12/2010 Emergency Yes/No VisitlD COC Yes/No Loc. Descr.: I CE AR, X VWTP Location ID: N00063312 Collect Date: 09/14/2010 Collect Time: 13:55 Sample Depth CAS Analyte Name # PQL Result Units Method Analysis Validated by Qualifier Reference Date Others S;;A temperature at receipt by lab 4.0 C 9114110 SMATHIS B®®, d-Day in liquid 2 V mmg/L APHA5210B 9116/10 MOVERMAN CiOlifOgfrl M FeEal to liquid 1 IFg2 CFU/100ml APHA9222D-20th 9/14110 CGREEN WS dus SUSpU11:= d in liquid 6.2 IOU mg/L. APHA2540D-20th 9/21110 CGREEN Laboratory Section» 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 (919) 733-3908 For a detailed description of the qualifier codes refer to http_IfEortal ncdenr.nmAvett;l_m,/Igh_slahintc7echassiStDnta Ousifr C_r.,de;<httr;_nnrtal.pc�an�grgi�{{Cbe%I}]�13h'Afaffillf�tl,FfH5S151> Page 1 of 1 IIr �r� D YISIIQ; 1I F WkAz�x QU�izy �� 1- •—__�L �� 1/ Chemu Lnboratory Report /Water Qnelity Lab Number SAMPLE TYPE Date Received: " COUNTY PRIORIII Time Received : 'P! RTVEItBASIN: / n OCT �r >Ir�/ I QA,: STREAM �FFLUENT Rteeiveday It REPORT TO AshevWe Reg. UII{QC _ COMPPL1ANCE CHAIN OF CUSTODY LAKE 0 INFLUENT Other : WATER CUA _Il `!EMERGENCY 0 ESTUARY Data Released : COLLECTOR(s) : Wanda Frazier -SVJPS ASHr',/IEEE RE--G:0;.;,jL OFFICE 0 Date Reported: �. 30 .>1� ::....:.:h;::;.; Estimated BOD Range: � � 4 �. ` �,• ."'.•"";�` '-' ... Station Location: & GK ' cA ic. �Fd: Seed: / ,..D\ chluriaste " (�` " (�`tsn f ecL"�o i7.•....• ...... Remarks: . Station H/Locetio d Dat Begin /mm/dd) Date d (yy! m/dd) Time Begin Time End Depth - DM, DB, DBM Veloe Type - A, H, L Composite-T, S. B pl. Type itl C c� �� /� 0 1 0 / BOD 310 mgjl COD High 340 mgrL COD Lout 335 mg1L Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100011 Collform: MF Total31504 /loom] Coliform: tube Fecal31615 /100m1 Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml Residue: Total 500 mg/L Volatile 505 mg/L Fined 510 - mg(L Residue: Suspended 530 mg/L Volatile 535 mg1L Fixed 540 mg/L pH 403 units Aridity to pH 4S 436 mg/L Acidity to pH 83 435 mg/L Alkalinity to pH 83 415 mgR, Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 m91L TOC 680 mg/L Tarbidity 76 NTU Coliform Total Tube /100 mi COMMENTS: Chloride 940 mg/L Chlorophyll a EPA 445.0 modified option ug/L Color. True 80 C.U. Colon (pH) 83 pH= eu. Color: pH7.6 82 C.U. ' Cyanide 720 mg/L Fluoride 951 mg/L . Formaldehyde 71880 mg/L Grease and Oils 556 mg/L Hardness Total900 mg(L Specific Cond.95 umbos/cm MBAS 38260 mg/L Ph.ols 32730 ug/L 'Sulfate 945 - mglL Sulfide 745 mg/L Boron Tannin & Lignia ug/L Hesavalent Chromium ag/L Bicarbonate mg/L Carbonate mg1L Total Diaaotved Solids m91L NH3 as N 610 mg/L TKN an N 625 mg/L NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/L P: Total as P 665 mg/L PO4 as P 70507 mg1L P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/L K-Potasslam mg/L Cd- Cadmium 1027 ug/L Cr-Chromium:Total1034 ug/L Co- Copper 1042 ug/L Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/L Pb- Lead 1051 ug/L Zu- Vine 1092 ug/L V-Vanadium ug/L Ag- Silver 1077 ug/L Al- Aluminum 1105 ug/L Be-Beryl]]am 1012 ug/L Ca- Calcium 916 mg1L Co- Cobalt 1037 ug/L Fe- Iron 1049 ug/L Mo-Molybdenum u91L Sb-Antimony . ug/L Su-Tm ug/L TI-Thallium ug/L T-,-Titanium ug/L Hg-1631 na Li -Lithium 1132 ug/L Mg- Magueslum 927 mg/L Mo-Mangauese 1055 ug/L Na- Sodium 929 mg/L Ar3enic•Total1002' ug/L Se- Selenium 1147 ug/L Hg- Mercury 71900 ug/L Be-Barlum ug/L Organochlorine Pesticides Organophosphorns Pesticides OrganoniftWen Pesticides Acid Herbicides Base/Neutral&Add Extruct. Organics TPH Diesel Rouge Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle req'd) TPH Gasoline Range TPH/BTEX Gasoline Range Phytoplauldou Temperature on arrival rQ: 4 L0 Cantwell, Janet From: Edwards, Roger Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 7:06 AM To: Frazier, Wanda; Cantwell, Janet Subject: FW: Cedar Creek Operations Attachments: 677.1 Past Due Notice 4.27.10.pdf Please follow up on this from the stand point of permit compliance with operations and reporting. Please keep me up to date on what is occurring with this facility. Thanks, Roger Edwards - Roger.Edwards@ncdenr.gov North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality - Surface Water Protection 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Tel: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. From: Sheila Tinsley[mailto:SheilaT@goldieassociates.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 2:36 PM To: Edwards, Roger Cc: Henry Dyar; Miranda Roper Subject: Cedar Creek Operations Mr. Edwards, Please find attached a letter that was sent to Mr. Steve Hodge with McKee Development regarding the operations at the Cedar Creek Development. If you have any questions or concerns, please call. Thank you, Sheila Sheila Tinsley GOLDIE & ASSOCIATES Administrative Assistant Pb: 864.882.8194 ext. 128 Fax: 864.882.0851 This electronic mail message contains information that (a) is or maybe LEGALLY PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY IN NATURE, OR OTHERWISE PROTECTED BYLAW FROM DISCLOSURE, and (b) is intended only for the use of the Addressee(s)named herein. If you are not the intended recipient, an addressee, or the person responsible for delivering this to an addressee, you are hereby notified that reading, using, copying, or distributing any part of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail message in error, please contact us immediately and take the steps necessary to delete the message completely from your computer system. April 27, 2010 McKee Development Mr. Steve Hodge PO Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 NCDENR (by e-mail) Division of Water Quality Mr. Roger Edwards RE: Past Due Invoices for Cedar Creek Development Dear Mr. Hodge, GOLDIE ASSOCIATES engineering, environmental and laboratory services We have sent you numerous past due notices for the outstanding invoices for operational services at the Cedar Creek Development. As of today, the payment of these invoices has not been received. If payment is not received in 10 days from today, we will cease operational support at this location. Please be renunded that NCDENR policy requires inspections by certified operators to remain in compliance with state regulations. Attached are copies of outstanding and current invoices. The total amount due by May 7, 2010 is $7,201.81. Please call if you have any questions. Sincerely, GOI, . E &ASSOCIATES 4 /Steve oldie President Enclosures 210 W. North Second Street • Seneca, South Carolina 29678 6 Phone (864) 882-8194 • Fax (864) 882-0851 Goldie & Associates 210 W North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-8194 FAX (864) 882-0851 Steve Hodge McKee Development Date: April 14, 2010 P O Box 523 Invoice #: 10-04016 Job #: 0677.001.00 Cashiers, NC 28717 RE: Cedar Creek Operations PO: DESCRIPTION TERMS: Due upon receipt. One and one half percent service charge applied monthly to all balances past due. This invoice covers from: 04/01/2010 -to - 04/30/2010 Monthly Contract Operations Total: Thank you for your continued business with Goldie & Associates $650.00 Goldie & Associates 210 W North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-8194 FAX (864) 882-0851 Steve Hodge McKee Development Date: April 15, 2010 P O Box 523 Invoice #: 10-03138 Job #: 0677.004.00 Cashiers, NC 28717 RE: Administrative Reports PO: DESCRIPTION TERMS: Due upon receipt. One and one half percent service charge applied monthly to all balances past due. This invoice covers from: 03/01/2010 - to - 03/31/2010 Total: Thank you for your continued business with Goldie & Associates $100.00 Steve Hodge McKee Development P O Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 RE: Cedar Creek Operations PO: Goldie & Associates 210 W North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-8194 FAX (864) 882-0851 Date: Invoice #: Job #: DESCRIPTION March 05, 2010 10-03010 0677.001.00 TERMS: Due upon receipt. One and one half percent service charge applied monthly to all balances past due. This invoice covers from: 03/01/2010 -to - 03/31/2010 Monthly Contract Operations Months Overdue: Invoice Total: Interest: Total .Due: 1 $650.00 $9.75 $659.75 Total: Thank you for your continued business with Goldie & Associates $650.00 Steve Hodge McKee Development P Q Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 RE: Cedar Creek Operations PO: Goldie & Associates 210 W North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-8194 FAX (864) 882-0851 Date: Invoice #: Job #: DESCRIPTION February 02, 2010 10-02006 0677.001.00 TERMS: Due upon receipt. One and one half percent service charge applied monthly to all balances past due. This invoice covers from: 02/01/2010 -to - 02/28/2010 Months Overdue: Invoice Total: Interest: Total Due: 2 $650.00 $19.65 $669.65 Total: $650.00 Thank you for your continued business with Goldie & Associates Steve Hodge McKee Development P 0 Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 RE: Cedar Creek Operations. PO: Goldie & Associates 210 W North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-8194 FAX (864) 882-0851 Date: Invoice #: Job #: DESCRIPTION January 11, 2010 10-01007 0677.001.00 TERMS: Due upon receipt. One and one half percent service charge applied monthly to all balances past due. This invoice covers from: 01/01/2010 - to - 01/31/2010 Monthly Contract Operations Months Overdue: Invoice Total: Interest: Total Due: 3 $650.00 $29.69 1679.69 Total: Thank you for your continued business with Goldie & Associates $650.00 k ,y Steve Hodge McKee Development P O Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 RE: Cedar. Creek Operations PO: Goldie & Associates 210 W North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-8194 FAX (864) 882-0851 Date:. December 04, 2009 Invoice #: 09-12009 Job #: 0677.001.00 DESCRIPTION TERMS: Due upon receipt. One and one half percent service charge applied monthly to all balances past due. This invoice covers from: 12/01/2009 - to - 12/31/2009 Monthly Contract Operations Months Overdue: Invoice Total: Interest: Total Due: 4 $650.00 $39.89 $689.89 Total: d Thank you for your continued business with Goldie & Associates $650.00 Steve Hodge McKee Development P O Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 RE: Cedar Creek Operations PO: Goldic & Associates 210 W North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-8194 FAX (864) 882-0851 Date: Invoice # Job #: DESCRIPTION November 05, 2009 09-11009 0677.001.00 TERMS: Due upon receipt. One and one half percent service charge applied monthly to all balances past due. This invoice covers from: 11/01/2009 -to - 11/30/2009 Monthly Contract Operations Months Overdue: Invoice Total: Interest: Total Due: 5 $650.00 $50.23 $700.23 Total: $650.00 ».c+4 Thank you for your continued business with Goldie & Associates Goldie & Associates 210 W North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-8194 FAX (864) 882-0851 Steve Hodge McKee Development P O Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 RE: Chemicals, Maintenance, Sludge, Misc. PO: Date: Invoice # Job #: DESCRIPTION September 14, 2009 09-08134 0677.002.00 TERMS: Due upon receipt. One and one half percent service charge applied monthly to all balances past due. This invoice covers from: 08/01/2009 - to - 08/31/2009 Purchase, Assemble, and Install Smaller Air Blower Months Overdue: Invoice Total: Interest: Total Due: 7 $1,088.70 $119.59 $1208.29 Total: $1,088.70 €�9�T DOE Thank you for your continued business with Goldie & Associates Goldie & Associates 210 W North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-8194 FAX (864) 882-0851 Steve Hodge McKee Development P O Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 RE: Chemicals, Maintenance, Sludge, Misc. PO: Date: July 17, 2009 Invoice #: 09-06194 Job #: 0677.002.00 DESCRIPTION TERMS: Due upon receipt. One and one half percent service charge applied monthly to all balances past due. This invoice covers from: 06/01/2009 - to - 06/30/2009 Purchase, Assemble, and Install New Air Blower DateOfPayment Amount 12 / 07 / 2009 $ 554.67 Months Overdue: Invoice Total: Interest: Sum Of Partial Payments: Total Due: 9 $2,127.90 $271.08 $554.67 $1844.31 Total: Thank you for your continued business with Goldie & Associates $2,127.90 COUNTY: ]DATE: FROM: NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY -WATER QUALITY SECTION GC.C� �C�Cs6h Annual Wastewater Treatment System Performance Report for 4ASHEVILLE MA1b z'A bLLd/Cedar Creek Woods ATER QUALITY SECTION RECIONALOFFICF - -- --- for the Operating Period January thru December, 2009 �DO- MAR 2 2010 POINT SO,.ME BRANCH Preface On July 20 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, which place significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. Specific items included: 1. A Spill Response Plan 2. Sewer Collection System Operation & Maintenance Plan 3. Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This report is designed to meet the minimum requirements for the Annual Performance Report established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEHNR) as set forth in their guidance document dated October 19, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. I. General Information Facility/System Name Responsible Entity Cedar Creek Woods WWTP Jackson County McKee Development, Inc. Person(s) in Charge/Contact: Steve Hodge - Developer Robert Orr — Operator -in Responsible Charge (ORC) Henry Dyar, Project Manager - Goldie & Associates Applicable Permits: NPDES # NC0063312 Description of Treatment Process, Collection System, and Facilities Served: Treatment Process — The treatment facility is a United Systems Biological Contractor Unit. The unit is basically a multi -stage complete mix biological treatment unit, which utilizes considerable recirculation and diffused air. The unit consists of four (4) corner compartments, and inner and outer ring, and an effluent well. The unit also contains UV disinfection and continuous flow measurement. A cloth filter media vertically dissects the outer ring. The unit is used in conjunction with septic tanks that are present on the five homes this unit serves. The treated effluent is discharged to the Horsepasture River in the Savannah River Basin. Collection System — The collection system is a standard design flowing from the individual septic tanks on the system. The system was designed to meet all state standards for wastewater collection systems. Facilities Served — This system serves five (5) homes in the Cedar Creek Woods Development. II. WWTP Performance All operating parameters were in compliance with NPDES permit limits for 2009. We take pride in our efforts to protect the local environment and the quality of waters in our streams. III. Collection System Performance The collection system experienced no significant problems for the reporting period. IV. Notification - A notice advising of the availability of this report will be sent to each user. A copy of this report is available to interested persons in the offices of: McKee Development, Inc. PO Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 or by contacting: Henry Dyar c/o Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 As required, three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR. V. Certification I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Oak= Henry Dyar, oldie & Associates Date This report prepared by: Henry Dyar Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-882-8194 Fax: 864-882-0851 A 4", 2 1 -,ILE M Y NCD NR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION October 11, 2010 Mr. H. Stephen Hodge McKee Development, Inc. PO Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 Dee Freeman Secretary SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection Cedar Creek Racquet Club WWTP Permit No: NCO063312 Jackson County Dear Mr. Hodge: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection report from the inspection conducted on September 14, 2010. The facility Was found to be in compliance with permit NC0063312. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4662. Enclosure cc: Henry Dyar, Goldie and Associates Central Files Sincerely, Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist S:\SWP\Jackson\Wastewater\Minors\Cedar Creek Raquet Club 63312XCSI 9-14-10.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina Phone: (828) 296-45001 FAX: 828 299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 �aturQ!!tJ Internet: www.ncwateroualitv.org �_ United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 2046o 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 N00063312 111 121 10/09/14 117 181 SI 191 SI 20I I I.- Remarks 21111111111111111IIIIIIII1-111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA - ---Reserved- 67I 1. o 169 70131 711 I 72 LN I 73I I 174. 751 I I I I I I 180 ! _ u_1 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Cedar Creek WWTP 01:45 PM 10/09/14 07/12/01 Exit Time/Date . Permit Expiration Date NCSR 1120 Cashiers NC 28717 02:15 PM 10/09/14 12/08/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Robert E. Orr/ORC/866-882-8194/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number H Stephen Hodge,PO Box 523 Cashiers NC 28717/VP/828-743-3411/8287435068ted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit E Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-2.96-4500 Ext.4662/ C/ /O) Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO063312 I11 12I 10/09/14 I17 18IS1 (cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: The McKee Development, Inc. — Cedar Creek Racquet Club VW TP is a class II facility rated as a 0.0025 MGD sequential, multi -stage, complete mix, biological system (manufactured by United Systems) and consists of: aeration and recirculation to circular, dual stage filter cloth; stilling well; and single unit UV disinfection. Annual average flow: 0.00029 MGD (3 year average: 2004-2007) Collection System: Five homes (< 12 connections) with discharge of graywater from individual septic tanks and grinder pumps. Development: Consists of five residential homes serving — 20 seasonal residents. Sludge Management: Commercial hauler (Ken McCall of Goldie and Associates) to the Cities of Hendersonville and Brevard's VOWPs. Excess solids are pumped out of the main chamber — once per year. PERMIT / INSPECTION / LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 9-26-2007 by Janet Cantwell. / The permit expires on 8-31-2012. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. The daily operator log was present on -site and had good notation of daily events, process control and field testing data. TREATMENT UNITS / PROCESS CONTROL TESTING DATA: The aeration basin process control data was as follows: Temperature = 17.9 degrees Celsius pH = 6.5 units Dissolved Oxygen = 3.57 mg/1 EFFLUENT: The effluent data was as follows: Page # 2 Permit: NCO063312 Owner - Facility: Cedar Creek VWVfP Inspection Date: 09/14/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Dissolved Oxygen = 1.10 mg/I pH = 6.0 units Temperature = 18.3 degrees Celsius OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY: Mr. Robert Orr, assisted in the inspection and appears to be operating and maintaining the facility very well. The effluent appeared to be in compliance with permit limits. Samples were collected on the day of the inspection. The sample results were as follows: BOD = < 2.0 mg/I TSS = < 6.2 mg/I Fecal coliform = < 1 col/100 ml SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The 2009 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on 2-19-2008. Note: According to the Clean Water Act of 1999 (House Bill 1160), the legal requirement for submittal of the System Performance Annual Report is as follows: The owner or operator of any wastewater treatment works or wastewater collection systems that treats or collects primarily domestic or municipal waste, must provide an Annual Report to its users or customers and. to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources that summarizes the treatment work's and collection system's performance over a 12 month period. Page # 3 Permit: NCO063312 Owner -Facility: Cedar Creek VWVfP Inspection Date: 09/14/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling n Permit Yes No NA NE (if the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n ri ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ■ ❑ 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 - Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n ❑ n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge. ■ ❑ n n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? n n ■ n Are UV bulbs clean? ■ n Cl n Is UV intensity adequate? ■ n n n Is transmittance at or above designed level? ■ n n n Is there a backup system on site? n n ■ o Is effluent clear and free of solids? ■ n n n Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ an n 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? ❑ n ■ Comment: Page # 4 Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor =..a� 4.,...•.n a SL O �FIWA �..•.rc;,;.�e,X'Se,e:tr,.-«aYdf ice,w:.UmY.�?'S'�:tt:rl<rr.+;'`� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. H. Stephen Hodge McKee Development PO Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 January 14, 2010 7007 1490 0004 0713 8526 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit NCO063312 McKee Development Cedar Creek WWTP Case No. LV-2010-0020 Jackson County Dear Mr. Hodge: Dee Freeman Secretary This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $170.00 ($100.00 civil penalty + $70.00 enforcement costs) against McKee Development. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by McKee Development for the month of May 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0063312. The violations. which occurred in May 2009 are . summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that McKee Development violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO063312 and. G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a - permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against McKee Development: SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE NooLCarolliina Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 �CitllPli��f hone: (828) 296-4500 FAX: 828 299-7043 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 �f Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org 0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(o) and NPDES Permit No. $.00 NC0063312, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for Biochemical Oxygen Demand Concentration. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $100.00 NC0063312, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for Biochemical Oxyl4en Demand Concentration. $100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $70.00 Enforcement Costs $170.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282. 1 (b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record'of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be remission request foreclose �e option of an administrative hea such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 N' 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: X Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Wanda Frazier, of the Asheville Regional Office Water Quality staff at 828-296-4500. , Sincerely, c ,G t- cd Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS ,ca,cgiR,eg o sl Sue ca w attar' en sW.- Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments ATTACHMENT A McKee Development CASE NUMBER: LV-2010-0020 PERMIT: NCO063312 FACILITY: Cedar Creek WWTP COUNTY: Jackson REGION: Asheville Limit Violations MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE $100.00 5-2009 001 Effluent BOD - Conc 05/06/09 2 X month mg/I 45 65.2 44.89 Daily Maximum Exceeded $.00 5-2009 001 Effluent BOD - Conc 05/31/09 2 X month mg/I 30 32.6 8.67 Monthly Average Exceeded JUSTIFICATION FOR RE_.__aSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2010-0020 County: Jackson Assessed Party: McKee Development Permit No.: NC0063312 Amount Assessed: $170.00 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated 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 hoiv payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: STATE OF NORTH CARD'__.;A DEPARTI�� ,,IT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF JACKSON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS MCKEE DEVELOPMENT 1 PERMIT NO. NCO063312 ) FILE NO. LV-2010-0020 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $170.00_for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated January 14, 2010, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (3 0) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE 2. DIVISION OF ..ATER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY —;ESSMENT (FILE) Violator: McKee Development County: Jackson Case Number: LV-2010-0020 ASSESSMENT FACTORS As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are: 1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; The facility's daily maximum limitation and monthly average BOD values exceeded the permit limitations by 45% and 9%, respectively, in May 2009 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; High concentrations of BOD, which occurred on May 6'h , were sufficiently high to cause the facility to violate the daily maximum limitation of 45 mg/1 and the monthly average limitation of 30 mg/l. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; Damage to the receiving stream was not quantified. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost of rectifying the damage is unknown. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; The amount of money saved by noncompliance is the cost of operational adjustments and / or chemicals. 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 During the period 05-01-2008 through 04-30-2009, the facility had the following permit limit violations and enforcement action. NOV-2008-LV-0505 for exceeding the daily maximum limit for fecal coliform in Jules 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $70.00 Date Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office Annual Wastewater Treatment System Pe for Cedar Creek Woods for the Operating Period January thru December, 2008 Preface ma`g ee Report,, MAR 1 2 2009 VJATEP QUALITY SECTION AFF '=\'ILI_r 11-�;!CNAL OFFICE MAR - 9 2009 DENR - WATER QUALITY POINT SOURCE BRANCH On July 20 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, which place significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. Specific items included: 1. A Spill Response Plan 2. Sewer Collection System Operation & Maintenance Plan 3. Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This report is designed to meet the minimum requirements for the Annual Performance Report established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEHNR) as set forth in their guidance document dated October 19, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. I. General Information Facility/System Name: Responsible Entity: C -etc ods WWTP Jackson County McKee Development, Inc. Person(s) in Charge/Contact: Steve Hodge - Developer Robert Orr — Operator -in Responsible Charge (ORC) Henry Dyar, Project Manager - Goldie & Associates Applicable Permits: NPDES # NC0063312 Description of Treatment Process, Collection System, and Facilities Served: Treatment Process — The treatment facility is a United Systems Biological Contractor Unit. The unit is basically a multi -stage complete mix biological treatment unit, which utilizes considerable recirculation and diffused air. The unit consists of four (4) corner compartments, and inner and outer ring, and an effluent well. The unit also contains UV disinfection and continuous flow measurement. A cloth filter media vertically dissects the outer ring. The unit is used in conjunction with septic, tanks that are present on the five homes this unit serves. The treated effluent is discharged to the Horsepasture River in the Savannah River Basin. Collection System — The collection system is a standard design flowing from the individual septic tanks on the system. The system was designed to meet all state standards for wastewater collection systems. Facilities Served — This system serves five (5) homes in the Cedar Creek Woods Development. II. WWTP Performance All operating parameters were in compliance with NPDES permit limits for 2008, except for the following occurrences. In July 2008, there was a fecal coliform violation. We take pride in our efforts to protect the local environment and the quality of waters in our streams. M. Collection System Performance The collection system experienced no significant problems for the reporting period. IV. Notification A notice advising of the availability of this report will be sent to each user. A copy of this report is available to interested persons in the offices of: McKee Development, Inc. PO Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 or by contacting: Henry Dyar c/o Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 As required, three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR. V. Certification I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.' 3- y_ 0 9 Henry Dyar, toldie YAssociates Date This report prepared by: Henry Dyar Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone:.864-882-8194 Fax: 864-882-0851 �(� W A r�9 'Michael F. Easley, Governor �), � William G. Ross Jr., Secretary PI Q if = r ALE � Q P North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources ao, L� j Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality o � Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. H. Stephen Hodge McKee Development P.O. Box 523 Cashiers, North Carolina 28717 Dear Mr. Hodge: October 31, 2008 7007.1490 0004 0798 8572 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2008-LV-0505 Permit No. NCO063312 Cedar Creek WWTP Jackson County A review of Cedar Creek WWTP's monitoring report for July 2008 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 07/09/08 400 #/100ml 1,150 #/100mI Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments T which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law. If ` you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section L7-.S:UU,I SevilleI es DWQ-SWP Central Files Bob Guerra/ DWQ-SWP Enforcement Files Goldie & Associates/ ORC G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Jackson\63312 Cedar Creek\NOV-2008-LV-0505.63312.doc On e NCarolina NaAm"!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 . 1-877-623-6748 Annual Wastewater Treatment System Performance Deport for Cedar Creek Woods WWTP for the Operating Period January thru December, 2007 Preface On July 20 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, which place significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. Specific items included: 1. A Spill Response Plan 2. Sewer Collection System Operation & Maintenance Plan 3. Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This report is designed to meet the minimum requirements for the Annual Performance Report established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEHNR) as set forth in their guidance document dated October 19, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. i I. General Information Facility/System Name: Responsible Entity: Cedar Creek Woods WWTP Jackson County McKee Development, Inc. Person(s) in Charge/Contact: Steve Hodge - Developer Robert Orr — Operator -in Responsible Charge (ORC) Henry Dyar, Project Manager - Goldie & Associates Applicable Permits: NPDES # NC0063312 Description of Treatment Process, Collection System, and Facilities Served: Treatment Process — The treatment facility is a United Systems Biological Contractor Unit. The unit is basically a multi -stage complete mix biological treatment unit, which utilizes considerable recirculation and diffused air. The unit consists of four (4) corner compartments, and inner and outer ring, and an effluent well. The unit also contains UV disinfection and continuous flow measurement. A cloth filter media vertically dissects the outer ring. The unit is used in conjunction with septic tanks that are present on the five homes this unit serves. The treated effluent is discharged to the Horsepasture River in the Savannah River Basin. Collection System — The collection system is a standard design flowing from the individual septic tanks on the system. The system was designed to meet all state standards for wastewater collection systems. Facilities Served — This system serves five (5) homes in the Cedar Creek Woods Development. H. WWTP Performance All operating parameters were in compliance with NPDES permit limits for 2007, except for the following occurrences. In August 2007, there was a fecal coliform violation. We take pride in our efforts to protect the local environment and,the quality -of waters in our streams. i FE6 ] 9 2008 R 1 I__ III. Collection System Performance f �y _ ` - The collection system experienced no significant problems for the reporting period. 16 IV. Notification A notice advising of the availability of this report will be sent to each user. A copy of this report is available to interested persons in the offices of: McKee Development, Inc. PO Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 or by contacting: Henry Dyar c/o Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 As required, three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR. V. Certification I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Henry Dyar, Goldie & Associates Date This report prepared by: Henry Dyar Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-882-8194 Fax: 864-882-0851 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources R November 16, 2007 Mr. H. Stephen Hodge McKee Development, Inc. P. O: Box 523; 619 Hwy 107 South Cashiers, NC 28717 Subject: Correction of Permit Text NPDES Permit NCO063312 Cedar Creek Racquet Club WWTP Jackson County Dear Mr. Hodge: Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division 6f Water Quality Nov 2 0 2007 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE An error has been found in the text of the NPDES permit sent to you on November 7, 2007. Within _ condition A. (2.) of the permit, it states that you should contact the Winston-Salem Regional Office to discuss temporary means for disinfection of the effluent, should that need arise. The permit should have directed you to contact the Asheville Regional Office. A corrected page has been attached to this letter. Please remove the page with the incorrect information from your permit and replace it with the corrected page. I regret any inconvenience this may have caused. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact me at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 547. Sincerely, Bob Sledge Point Source Branch attachment cc: Central Files .�hui�� � ° egiona �3fficelut�f�ce a er Froit�to. . eetiv NPDES Unit No�rthCarolina naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.oro Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Permit NCO063312 A. (2.) TEMPORARY MEANS OF DISINFECTION In the event that the wastewater treatment plant's ultraviolet (LTV) disinfection system should fail, underperform, or otherwise be removed from effective service, the permittee or his agent should immediately inform the Surface Water Protection Section staff of the Asheville Regional Office of this development and discuss temporary, alternate means for disinfection of the effluent. If chlorine compounds are used as temporary means of disinfection, the total residual chlorine (TRC) concentration of the effluent must be monitored on a daily basis while this method of disinfection is in use and values must be reported on the discharge monitoring report. TRC in the effluent may not exceed 28 µg/L; therefore, dechlorination methods may also be necessary to ensure protection of water quality in the receiving stream. Use of a disinfection system other than the permitted UV system during circumstances not deemed as emergency and/or temporary (replacement of lamps, lamp cleaning or maintenance, etc.) will be considered a violation of the terms of this permit. r W A TF,Q G ` � Q t3fIl 6" Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Cara_ __ _ _iepartment of Environment and Natural Resources SURFACE WATER PROTECTION October 26, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED '7006 3450 0002 70641656 Mr. H. Stephen Hodge Cedar Creek Racquet Club P.O Box 523 Cashiers, North Carolina 28717 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2007-LV-0517 Permit No. NCO063312 Cedar Creek WWTP Jackson County Dear Mr. Hodge: Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office A review of Cedar Creek WWTP's monitoring report for August 2007 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Limit Type Value Coliform, Fecal MF, M- 08/01/07 400 1,200 #/100ml Daily FC Broth,44.5C #/100ml Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Don Price of this Office for additional information. Nor Karolina Ivatura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Mr. H. Stephen Hodge October 26, 2007 E1:1 Page 2 If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, ���t C. �clicrcuc�i Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section llil c _. �`�1NQ Asheville�le"s '" WQ Central Files Bob Guerra/ Enforcement Files Goldie & Associates/ ORC North Carolina Department SURFACE WATER PROTECTION October 11, 2007 Mr. H. Stephen Hodge McKee Development P.O. Box 523 Cashiers, North Carolina 28717 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary rironment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: Compliant Cedar Creek WWTP Permit No: NCO063312 Jackson County Dear Mr. Hodge: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on September 26, 2007. The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit NC0063312. The kind assistance of Mr. Robert Orr was appreciated during the inspection. Mr. Orr is doing a fine job of operating this facility. It was noted at arrival that the facility is not secured from unauthorized entry. Records, required to be on site, were not secured, either. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext. 4667. Sincerely, lL anet Cantwell Environmental Specialist Enclosure �cc:�UUQ=Asheu:ille_Fl_es_, _,:.,�s,� WQ Central Files Robert E. Orr/ ORC w/ attachment NorthCarolina Naturally 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460 EPA 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 I NI 2 15I 11 NCO063312 111 121 07/09/26 117 181 CI 19I SI 201 Remarks 21111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11111111IIIIIIII IIIIIII6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---- —----- —-------------- Reserved ------------------- -- 67I 169 701 I 711 I 72I N I 71 I 174 711 I I I I I I 180 W Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Cedar Creek WWTP 01:25 PM 07/09/26 05/05/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date NCSR 1120 Cashiers NC 28717 02:20 PM 07/09/26 07/08/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Robert E. Orr/ORC/828-884-9772/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted H Stephen Hodge,PO Box 523 Cashiers NC 28717/VP/828-743-3411/8287435 Nob Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) I Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date I Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ (�2 d lo Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 6 v� C� ' � � r—, �d rfa7 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 F1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont. 1 3I NCO063312 I11 12I 07/09/26 117 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) This facility is a Sequential Multistage Biological treatment system which operates in conjunction with septic tanks at each of the 4-5 homes in the development. The system uses ultraviolet disinfection. Robert Orr/ORC assisted in the inspection of th is facility. The previous compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 11/28/0 5 by James Reid. The effluent data on the day of the inspection: Dissolved Oxygen = 4.6 m g/I Temperature = 17.6 degrees Celcius pH = 6.8 units Effluent was clear. Page # 2 Permit: NCO063312 Owner - Facility: Cedar Creek W VVFP Inspection Date: 09/26/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Vac IJn MA KM (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? ■ 0 ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ IN 0 ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ■ ❑ Cl Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Facility is not secured. 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: 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)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ ❑ ❑ In 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 Cl 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ Cl ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl Page # 3 Permit: NCO063312 Owner - Facility: Cedar Creek VWVTP Inspection Date: 09/26/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n 0 Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0000 Comment: Disinfection - UV Are extra UV bulbs available on site? Are UV bulbs clean? Is UV intensity adequate? Is transmittance at or above designed level? Is there a backup system on site? Is effluent clear and free of solids? Comment: Operator stated that UV bulbs are replaced every six months. Yes No NA NE Page # 4 WAT�9p� o liiw�wwawlw< H Stephen Hodge McKee Development PO Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 Michael F. Easley, Governor �� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department vironment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullinsk, Director Division of Water Quality July 26, 2007 SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment Civil Penalty Assessment Cedar Creek WWTP Permit Number: NCO063312 Case Number: RV-2007-0004 Jackson County Dear Mr. Hodge: This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 5053 in the amount of $740.03 received from you dated July 12, 2007. 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 Bob Guerra at 919-733-5083 Ext. 539. Sincerely, aurie Singleton cc: Enforcement File #: RV-2007-0004 rDW Ashe_vill_e Regional Office Supervisor Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (919) 733-7015 Customer Service 1 800 623-7748 NorthCarolina Natura!!y NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of. Water Quality Michael F. Easle , Govemor A= " ' William G.,Ross, Jr., Secretary y Ea .. hsq.4P/,•.v �Goleen'Sullin"s, Director June 1, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED H. Stephen Hodge McKee Development P.O. Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 FJ U N 1 1 2007 i D - �WA QUALITYSECTIO[_A,SE REGIONAL 0 f ICE �_ i :tann.:: K-sw.:s�--r�ko:mv�.o�u...a�a+...tro�a.��c:u�a.:�a:,�..,"cr.:tr xr.^.::.v✓�. Subject: Assessment of Civil Penalty Violations of NCGS 143-215.1 (c) NPDES permit NCO063312 Cedar Creek WWTP Jackson County Case Number RV-2007-0004 Dear Permittee: This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessment of $740.03 [$715.00 civil penalty + $25.03 enforcement costs], based upon the following facts: ➢ The Division issued permit NCO063312 for the subject facility on November 17, 2003. ➢ Permit NCO063312 expires on August 31, 2007. North Carolina General Statute 143- 215.1 (c) requires the Permittee to request renewal at least 180 days before permit expiration. No renewal application for your permit was received on or before March 4, 2007 (180 days before the permit expiration date). ➢ A Notice of Violation was mailed to you dated April 5, 2007. Records from the U.S. Postal Service document that it was received on April 11, 2007. To date the Division has received no correspondence requesting either renewal or rescission of the permit. ➢ In accordance with NCGS 143-215.6 A (a), a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00 per day may be assessed against a "person" who fails to comply with the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by NCGS 143-215.1. Based on the facts listed above, I conclude as a matter of law that: ➢ NPDES permit NCO063312 is required by NCGS 143-215.1. ➢ A renewal request was due for permit NCO063312 no later than March 4, 2007. ➢ By failing to request renewal of the permit, you violated and failed to act in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919 7335083 / FAX 919 733-0719 / Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer —50% Recycled/1.0% Post Consumer Paper NoithCarolina Naturally Case number RV-2007-0004 Permit NCO063312 Page 2 Based on the above facts and conclusions of law [and proper delegation from the Secretary of NC DENR and the Director of the Division of Water Quality], you are hereby assessed a civil penalty of $740.03 for failure to renew your permit. ASSESSMENT FACTORS In determining the dollar amount of the penalty assessed in this case [pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143- 215.6A (c)], Division staff take into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. The enclosed Assessment Responses Document lists the 3 options available to you in response to this penalty. Failure to exercise one of the options 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. Regardless of the option you choose, you MUST submit a renewal application if you want this discharge permit to be renewed. If you have questions regarding this matter, contact Charles Weaver of my staff at (919) 733- 5083, extension 511. Sincerely, d4,�'joColee �n S Sullins cc: Central Files she; f', � `e�R�ec�onal�O.ffrce�l�Roger Edwards NPDES Compliance case file a May 8, 2007 Mr. Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Protection 2090 US Hwy 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Dear Mr. Edwards: GOLDIE ASSOCIATES engineering, environmental and laboratory services Notice: Notice of Violations NOV-2007-NW-0053 Permit No. NCO063312 Cedar Creek WWTP Jackson County This correspondence is in regard to the Notice of Violation for the month of December 2006 at the Cedar Creek Wastewater treatment system. During the winter months this facility has very little or zero flow discharge. It is our understanding that -we only need to sample when the plant is actually discharging. The only flow we had during the operator's daily visits was during the week of December 14 and samples were taken. There were a few days when there was a small flow (200 to 300 gpd) discharged between the time the operator left and upon his return the next day. Therefore samples were not taken during these times. I have talked with Janet Cantwell about the low flow and if we should sample the plant when there is not any discharge at the plant's effluent. She said that she would check to see what the regulations are concerning this and also for us to address this in our response letter. If you have any questions or concerns please call me at (864)882-8194 ext 105. Sincerely, l�/� Q� Henry Dyar Operations Manager Goldie & Associates Cc: Mr. Stephen Hodge ' c a�7Trn Pt *MC ntwe , 0 ---C E E D 0 E r - 9 2007QUALITY SECTION REGIONAL OFFICE 210 W. North Second Street • Seneca, South Carolina 29678 • Phone (864) 882-8194 • Fax (864) 882-0851 A A. RCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Alan W:Klimek,,P.E.; Director April 5, 2007 2 �' EC 1�l I CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED ) APR 1 2 200.,E �.. H. Stephen Hodge McKee Development WATER QUALITY SECTION P.O. Box 523 L ASHEVIL_LE_R-3IC(\,F,'_ O= Cashiers, NC 28717 _ Subject: Notice of Violation Failure to Submit Renewal Application NPDES Permit NCO063312 Cedar Creek WWTP Jackson County Dear Permittee: The subject permit's expiration date is August 31, 2007. Federal [40 CFR 1221 and state (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that an application for permit renewal be i�ed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. To satisfy this requirement] your renewal package Should have been sent to the Division postmarked no later than March 4, 2007. f As of this date, the Division has not received your renewal application. This is a violation of Part II. B.10.' of your permit, which states "Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration... will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.". To prevent an assessment of civil penalties you must submit a completed permit application (see enclosed forms) no later than April 20, 2007. Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with the permit renewal application. If all wastewater discharge from your facility has ceased and you wish to rescind this permit [or if you have any questions] please contact Charles H. Weaver of my staff. His telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of this page. Sincerely, ,i,Ian W. Klimek, P.E. cc: Central Files ?,•WiMilke 6 —Io ffice, =ux aced ater� ro ec i©n� �;_ NPDES File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarohna Phone: 919 733-5083, extension 511 / FAX 919 733-0719 / Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us Aawrally charles.weaver@ncmail.net An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality SURFACE WATER PROTECTION April 23, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7006 2150 0005 2459 5748 Mr. H. Stephen Hodge McKee Development P.O Box 523 Cashiers, North Carolina 28717 Dear Mr. Hodge: Asheville Regional Office L 7 �uMaiktiM4NOGtl4iWlnediMlv.�ula�!'q+QltfoM Ymr04:1,• Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2007-MV-0053 Permit No. NCO063312 Cedar Creek WWTP Jackson County A review of Cedar Creek WWTP's monitoring report for December 2006 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 12/30/06 2 X month Failure to Monitor Solids, Total Suspended 12/30/06 2 X month Failure to Monitor BOD, 5-day 12/30/06 2 X month Failure to Monitor Fecal Coliform 12/30/06 Weekly Failure to Monitor Dissolved Oxygen 12/30/06 Weekly Failure to Monitor Temperature 12/30/06 Weekly Failure to Monitor PH 12/30/06 Weekly Failure to Monitor 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 828/296-4500 (Telephone) 828/299-7043(Fax) NorthCarolina Customer Service 877-623-6748 Natumlly Mr. H. Stephen Hodge April 23, 2007 Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. cc: �e�v'I�Ii4 WQ Central Files Bob Guerra / Enforcement Files Goldie & Associates / ORC Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection C Fj�j k Q r 0 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of.Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION December 8, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 0390 00013553 1756 H Stephen Hodge McKee Development PO Box 523 Cashiers NC 28717 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2006-LV-0566 Permit No. NCO063312 Cedar Creek WWTP Jackson County Dear Mr. Hodge: A review of Cedar Creek WWTP's monitoring report for September 2006 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Reported Limit Type Value Value Coliform, Fecal MF, M- 09/06/06 400 800 #/100ml Daily Maximum FC Broth,44.5C #/100ml Exceeded Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Starr Silvis at 828/296-4665. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection cc: WQ Central Files ARO Robert Orr, Goldie Associates, ORC No thCarolina 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 828/296-4500 (Telephone) 828/299-7043(Fax) Customer Service 877-623-6748 �/A�7t1111'1111/ QF W A F� Michael F. Easley, Governor �o Q IM", .-Ross eIYetary �O (3 North Carolina Departmrt7nvirJ,,,ill'i'-nd Nahu sources ki nimmek, hector Division of Water Quality © { ^Ft Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION November 8, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 0390 00013553 1961 H Stephen Hodge McKee Development PO Box 523 Cashiers NC 28717 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2006-LV-0508 Permit No. NCO063312 Cedar Creek WWTP Jackson County Dear Mr. Hodge: A review of Cedar Creek WWTP's monitoring report for August 2006 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Limit Type Value Coliform, Fecal MF, M- 08/10/06 400 600 #/100ml Daily FC Broth,44.5C #/100ml Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. The DMR indicates that the UV lights were cleaned and that subsequent sampling was within permit limits. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Starr Silvis at 828/296- 4500. Sincerely, 9�0 e Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection cc: WQ Central Files ARO; P4T Mr. Robert Orr - ORC L 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 828/296-4500 (Telephone) 828/299-7043(Fax) Customer Service 877-623-6748 No thCarolina North Carolina Departmen SURFACE WATER PROTECTION January 6, 2006 H Stephen Hodge McKee Development PO Box 523 Cashiers NC 28717 'cha�:F. sley; G illiam. R s Jr., Se'et�ry by ioi ment a� N ral-Resources -Alan W.:Klimek; P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SUBJECT: November 28, 2005 Compliance Sampling Inspection McKee Development Cedar Creek WWTP Permit No: NCO063312 Jackson County Dear Mr. Hodge: Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection form from the inspection conducted on November 28, 2005. The Compliance Sampling Inspection was conducted by James R Reid of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0063312. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If there are questions or items with which I could be of assistance, call 828- 296-4500 Ext.4651. Oncerely, James R Reid Enclosure cc: William M. Holder, ORC Central Files ars"a& rllFiles 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 NoNae Carolina turally United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 1 E31 31 N00063312 111 121 05/11/28 117 181 51 191 ,1 201 1 Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 CIA — .---Reserved-- — 671 169 701 31 711 1 721_N 11 73I L_1 I 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 Li 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Cedar Creek WWTP 11:00 AM 05/11/28 05/05/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date NCSR 1i20 Cashiers NC 28717 11:30 AVI 05/11/28 07/08/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(,) Other Facility Data William M. P.older/ORC/826-884-5589/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted H Stephen Hodge, -PC Box 523 Cashiers NC,28717/VP/828-743-3411/8287435068 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Janes R Reid �/ � ^ ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous L-bns are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type `dCO06331 % I11 12I 05 •11/28 117 18I s Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Effluent was clean and clear. Plant was clean and well kept; it appeared to be well maintained. Sample Results BOD 10 mg/1 (permit limit is 30) TSS 2.5 mg/1 (permit limit is 30) Page # - 2 Permit: NC0063312 Inspection Date: 11/28/2005 Owner - Facility: Cedar Creek WVUfP Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling OFJBEatlOns & 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: moor ;+ 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: Page # 3 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1) COUNTY '' f�-�-TC '50 Aj PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE RIVER BASIN !f} ,t„L}r ❑ AMBIENTSTREAM ❑ EFFLUENT REPORT TO: ARC, FRO MRO RRO WaRO WiRO WSRO TS AT BM COMPLIANCE ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT Other Shipped by: Bus, Courier, taff. ler _�►= COLLECTOR(S): � � ��-1 j� ❑ EMERGENCY ❑ ESTUARY 1 (� Estimated DOD Range: 0-5/5-2525-65/40-130 or l00 plus _STATION LOCATION: Seed: Yes ❑ No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ No ❑ f BOD5 310 Z) 1 mg/L 2 COD High 340 mg/L 3 COD Low 335 mg/L 4 Colifonn: MIF Fecal 31616 /1001n1 5 Coliform:MlFTotal 31504 /100ml 6 Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100m1 7 Colifonn: Fee Strep 31673 1100H 8 Residue: Total500 mg/L 9 Volatile 505 mg/L 10 Fixed 510 mg; L I 1 Residue: Suspended 530 y� ry'1� mg/L 12 Volatile 535 mg/L 13 Fixed 540 mg/L 14 pll 403 units 15 Acidity to pH 4.5 436 rng/L 16 Acidity to pH 8.3 ,135 mg/L 17 Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 myrL .18 Alkalinity to pil 4.5 410 m& L 19 TOC 680 mg/L 20 1 Turbidity 76 NTU Chloride 940 rng'I Chi a 70953 ltgtL Color: True 80 Pt -Co Color.(pH ) 83 ADMI Color:pH 7.6 82 ADMI Cyanide 720 ing/L Fluoride 951 mg/L Formaldehyde 71880 mg/L Grease and Oils 556 mg/L Hardness Total 900 mg/I. Specific Cond. 95 MBAS 38260 mg/L Phenols 32730 lig/L Sulfate 945 mg/L Sulfide 745 mg/L 300 (in/day) Cloud Cover 90 Fnr Lah t ian OMT V Lab Number: A C `' ' `1 j Date Received: ! Time: Rec'd by: i ,:A From: Bus-Courier-Q_qnd D_ e_f DATA ENTRY BY: -. v% S CK: 3..� DATE REPORTED: NH3 as N 610 mg/L TKN as N 625 mg/L NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mgil, P: Total as P 665 mg/L PO4 as P 665 mg/L P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/L Cd-Cadmium 1027 pg/L Cr-Chro mi tun jotal 1034 pg/L Cu-Copper1042 pg/L Ni-Nickel 1067 pg/L Pb-Lead 1051 lig/L. Zn-Zinc 1092 pg/L Ag-Silver 1077 tig/L Al -Aluminum 1105 pg/L Be -Beryllium 1012 lig"L Ca -Calcium 916 mg/L Co -Cobalt 1037 pg/L Fe -Iron 1045 , Stream Flow Severity pH 4.5 431 Li -Lithium 1132 pg/L Mg -Magnesium 927 mg,L Mtn -Manganese 1055 lig/L Na-Sodium 929 tng;l Arsenic:Total 1002 lig,L Se -Selenium 1147 lig,L Hg-Mlercury 7190n pg/L Organocltlorine Pesticides Organophosphorus Pesticides Acid Herbicides Base/Neutral Extractable Organics Acid Extractable Organics Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle rcq'd) Phytoplankton Lab Use Onlv Temperature on arrival: r�, C" 35 .5 pH 8.3 ft. IStream 4 I NOTICE Annual Performance Report On July 20, 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, which placed significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. Specific items included: 1. A Spill Response Plan 2. Sewer Collection System Operation & Maintenance Plan 3. Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. We are pleased to announce that the Annual Performance Report for our wastewater treatment system is now available for review. A copy of the report is available to interested persons by contacting the office. We are pleased to be a part of this on -going environmental protection program. RDRE C E u U E MAY 2 0 2005 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Annual Wastewater Treatment System Performance Report for Cedar Creek Racquet Club for the Operating Period January thru December, 2004 Preface On July 20 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified House Bill 1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999, which place significant new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems.. Specific items included: 1. A Spill Response Plan 2. Sewer Collection System Operation & Maintenance Plan 3. Annual Performance Report These new requirements became effective October 1, 1999. This report is designed to meet the minimum requirements for the Annual Performance Report established by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEHNR) as set forth in their guidance document dated October 19, 1999. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and hopefully, to instill public confidence) in owners and operators of wastewater treatment systems and in their efforts to protect the waters of the state. I. General Information Facility/System Name Responsible Entity: Cedar Creek Woods WWTP Jackson County McKee Development, Inc. Person(s) in Charge/Contact: Steve Hodge - Developer William Holder — Operator -in Responsible Charge (ORC) Sheila D. Lowery, Project Manager - Goldie & Associates Applicable Permits: NPDES # NC0063312 Description of Treatment Process, Collection System, and Facilities Served: Treatment Process — The treatment facility is a United Systems Biological Contractor Unit. The unit is basically a multi -stage complete mix biological treatment unit, which utilizes considerable recirculation and diffused air. The unit consists of four (4) corner compartments, and inner and outer ring, and an effluent well. The unit also contains UV disinfection and continuous flow measurement. A cloth filter media vertically dissects the outer ring. The unit is used in conjunction with septic tanks that are present on the five homes this unit serves. The treated effluent is discharged to the Horsepasture River in the Savannah River Basin. Collection System — The collection system is a standard design flowing from the individual septic tanks on the system. The system was designed to meet all state standards for wastewater collection systems. Facilities Served — This system serves five (5) homes in the Cedar Creek Woods Development. II. WWTP Performance All operating parameters were in compliance with NPDES permit limits for 2004, except for the following occurrence. In September 2004 a set of weekly samples was missed due to flooding of access roads and the plant itself. We take pride in our efforts to protect the local environment and the quality of waters in our streams. III. Collection System Performance The collection system experienced no significant problems for the reporting period. L IV. Notification A notice advising of the availability of this report will be sent to each user. A copy of this report is available to interested persons in the.offices of: McKee Development, Inc. PO Box 523 Cashiers, NC 28717 or by contacting: Sheila D. Lowery c/o Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 As required, three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR. V. Certification I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Sheila D. Lowery, Goldie & Associates Dat This report prepared by: Sheila D. Lowery Goldie & Associates 210 West North Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-882-8194 Fax: 864-882-0851 ■ CWte items,1, 2, and 3. Also complete A. Signature ite if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse c so that we can return the card to you. B. Received by� North Carolina Environm-bnDepartment of ARA— t and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality NCDENR Surface Water Protection Section 2090 U.S. Highway , Swannanoa, NC 28778 H STEPHEN HODGE MCKEE DEVELOPMENT POST OFFICE BOX 523_ CASHIERS NC 28717 Agent OWdressee X%Xbate 1 Delivery om it 1? O jt'es s below: ❑ No Mail Y.Ppress Mail d Return Receipt O Insured Mail — T C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (bdra Fee) ❑ 7007 149.0 0004 0798 8572 Fnrrri SFt11 Frahn iani 9nnG' ' ' ' ' ' r]nmosiirt Rafiim Po ..int UNITED STATES \11_,,Seh,'d,e,: PuG se CE First -Class Postage & M jr name, address, and ZIZQ� in this bbN • _ I ca �JP(NET CANTWELL ^NCD .S' HIGHWAY 7 -� /2U90,I].S. HIGHWAY 70 SWANNANOA NC 2877V I (IIII, 14111�1l i���li1�1111111Fii1i� III fl��lti��III IlliIIII ilfll Complete items 1,, 2, and 3 Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. Print your name and address on the reverve " __en.thaLu—ran-ruttwnthc .,A _- -- AEn NCDENR 2090 U.S. Hig H STEPHEN HODGE T MCKEE DEVELOPMENT POST OFFICE BOX 523 CASHIERS NC 28717 A. Signature rtijent and Natu�l-Resources sdiffe rrtirai 77 DiWon of V%ter Quality ice 1NaC4., Protection Section very add s 170, Swannanoa, NC, 28778' r Inn r 3, a tce Type Certified Mail . ❑ egistered ` ❑ Insured Mail ' 4. Restricted Delivery? u) l ❑ Atldre s e Gate of Del(vo w j o � item � ❑ Y _ O :Iow:N ❑ N Q w D it C3 w Q w ¢w Maa= ecept for Merchandise Fee) ❑ 7607 141:9004i:�# 0713 8526 1 s 11,.11- fZ0 b"0;o2 D ':S FOrmi38i11,_4Fehruarv,2nn4 , , , , , Dnmestir.,Return RPrAfnt 1 n9F9FA9.M_1 rdf Sri r: Please pi int ly )ur name, addri C) 0 i C=> LU < -J z CD o 'illlztfl: , and ■ items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete A. Signature Vlole Restricted Delivery is desired. - ❑ Agent ur name and address on the reverse X ❑ Addressee so that we can return the card to you. B. Re by Print.{JJ/ Name) C. Data 4f Deli ery 12090 U_5. H NCDEN ", H STEPHEN HODGE CEDAR CREEK�RACQUE POST OFFICE BOX 523' CASHIERS NC 28717 7006' 13450 ' 0o ....!"--wry' ""aul:entfrom ^item1? ❑Yes and,Natu[al Resources SwaF�ria'n`oa; Nc 28778ddressbelow: ❑ No 6 3.kYvlce Type ified Mail press Mail ❑ Registered etum Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes i 7S2 z:— -qql I roti�l..— gnnd rl—.+ir D=+,— D—in+ 1nococ_no_ne_uel UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First -Class Mail bstage & Feeit- N d Pe �ttolvVbwG-1 e• i w // • Sender..,,, as prnt,youn,name address a ��'IPp)this box). oo /JAE�': .`� O �`/ Lm NCGENR UWQ SVJP \ '^\ 20'150' ^`HIGHWAi-,J ^ �VVANNANGA UC 22178 ■ lete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete A. Signat r Cr, if Restricted Delivery is desired. 0X �� ❑Agent ■ , our name and address on the reverse ❑ Addressee so that we can return the card to you. B. Recei by (Printed am�e%� ) C. Date of Delivery ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, �y. G `' North Carolina Department of differenLfro Item 1? ❑ Yes it 400' Environment and Natural Resources ritete hsw / 2090 U.S: Highway W, Swannanoa, Nc 28778 ;� q�i1Q 1 ❑ No NCDENR�`� �i �`� °�,oU H STEPHEN HODGE 3. se ice Type MCKEE DEVELOPMENT Certified Mail less Mail POST OFFICE BOX 523 Istered 1ptfor rc se t�CASHIERS -NC 28717- ❑Insured Mail _ 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Y A00' 9 2'i561l' 1-Iddi i 2459 57.46I De c.,.... 4A1 1 onnn- n.... —+;- De+..... De 1-+ 4--1— ...1A, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE print your name, address, andf�ffWfoil�ls box 0 L_ (-APP-2-7-9007 -,j G) -- 7-7 vo cf JAPIEFT CAMWELL NCDENR DWQ "WF 2090 U.S. HIGH�JZM r-T oc- cz:> SWANNANOANC 2.87713 -TI M -it 1 .11 lilt 11 111111 111 1111 It it 11111 111111 11111 lilt III ■ lete. items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete A. Signature ;it If'Restricted Delivery is desired: " "" X / —� ❑ Agent ■, Print your name and address on the reverse Ll Addressee •sso that we can return the.card to you. B. Receive y (Pd,, ed Ar—a ne-; • C. Date of Delivery ■ Attach tli'is card to the back of the mailpiece, ' �- A", ' • p % _OLOn_tha frnnt.�f �n_a.��_.••••••-•:a- " • . 'I ! North Carolina Depactrn ,t Y Fdiffgrent from te'gru' ❑ Yes a nviionment and Natural Res o� ccvery address below: f ❑ No P. ? •> 201(; U.S. ;-ifc�+?'v�jav 0-va;-r�an„oa, NC 3 � � e) 00 c r` o ii fl 9!s + tak4r 3.�efpe�K`Ei1'i 1w�;4'.±�:% ed Mail ❑ Express Mail ered etum Receipt for Merchandise POST OFHCE 150" ❑ Insured Mail C.O.D. CASp,iFp, , we 7%717 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes it f r± i! !1 t4 ±t±1 rf I i f {y tFf 1 91 F i7�05i 099iH1Of6h11{35t5(3 1t7186t i i 6! lil i �ii 4J UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE F---l- � l.: .-' &in, Oer: Please print your name, address, -�an' a z f-- 1 1 Llj -z 9 0 U- lj- CD 0 C) CD L2 < LLJ LU < LLJ ■ items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete i A. Si9natif Delivery is desired. #10�te name and address on the reverseRestricted B. d by (Printed_ so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, =i or on the front if space permits. ='� D. Is deRv ry address dif6 1. Article Addressed to: If Y150, lenter delivery ; tv 57 i O H S'T'E:PHEti IN>llGE .� -.�{ 1- ATCKlaT AEVEL,UPMEAT 3, S` Aci3.IyJN pa—� Certified MaT---C Pos•r'o1.11cr BOX 523 C.ASHLtiRY Ni? 2S7T^• _ ❑ Agent ❑ Addressee ate of Delivery ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Aegister'ed :` LqW Recelptfor Merchandise � ❑ Irisu'red7Jfar [, 4. Restricted Delivery? (Fxdra Fee) ❑ Y 7Di�5 [PO39o1spi0�+1 i35i53 1`I i1 i 4U.lZov --V -�J� — — 90-4i UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE �-7 '7,� 7, ....... .. ..... Sender: Please print your name, address, > - �y m � / I'M STARR SILVIS \1 C ' rNR-DAYQ SMT 2090U.S.111G11WAY'70 C 2S778.*% rflcl) CD zj C ....... ... J�