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North Carolina Division of Water Quality— Service Water Protection
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Letter of Completion
Dear Mr. Bell:
As per our telephone conversation on Monday, May 17, 2010, the construction of the Ridge
Mill/Nila Dawn Sewer Extension Project has been completed. The sand filter system that originally
serviced the Ridge Mi1VNila Dawn neighborhood has also been decommissioned. All sewer flows
with respect to this project have been accepted by the City of Gastonia and are being treated at the
City of Gastonia—Crowders Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please feel free to call me at [phone].
Respectfully,
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Daniel K. Ziehm, PE
Assistant Director of Public Works or
Cc: Curtis Hopper—Gaston County Health Department
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Facilities Management-Fleet Maintenance—Print Shop-Solid Waste/Recycling
PO Box 1578,Gastonia,NC 28053 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director • Secretary
December 29, 2009
Mr. Neal Stover DEC 3 1 2009
Ridge Community Sewer Association
3611 Little Mtn Rd
Gastonia, NC 28056
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Permittee:
Your NPDES permit expires on August 31, 2010. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A
NCAC 2H.0105 (e)) regulations state that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior
to expiration of the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application,you may
disregard this notice.
Your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than March 4, 2010.
Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil penalty assessment. Larger penalties may be
assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after August 31, 2010, the current permit must be renewed.
Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1;
unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact
me at the telephone number or address listed below.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you
must submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the
telephone number or e-mail address listed below.
Sincerely,
Charles H.Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
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NPDES PERMIT NC0069175
RIDGE COMMUNITY WWTP
GASTON COUNTY
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
> A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
➢ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
> If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit).
> A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging
process wastewater:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations,Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow > 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc.)
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

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Annual Wastewater Treatment System Performance
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Preface pO�NT S
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 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: Ridge Community WWTP
Responsible Entity: Ridge Community Sewer Association
Person(s)in Charge/Contact: Kace Environmental Inc.,
Operator of Responsible Charge(ORC)
Applicable Permits: NPDES#NC0069175
Description of Treatment Process and Facilities Served:
Treatment Process -The treatment facilities consist of a 0.01 MGD wastewater
treatment system with the following components: Septic/dosing tank,
Distribution box,two surface sand filter beds and a chlorine contact chamber with
tablet chlorination. This system is discharged into an unnamed tributary to
Blackwood Creed, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin.
Facilities Served—The system serves the residential area known as Ridge
Community.
II. Performance
Monthly operating parameters are as follows:
January—December 2008—Noncompliant due to the facility being incapable of
meeting the permit guidelines. The community will eventually be tied into
Gaston County and this plant will be closed.
III. Notification
A copy of this report is also available to interested persons from the offices of:
Ridge Community Sewer
3603 Little Mountain Rd.
Gastonia,NC 28056
As required,three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR.
Readers who have a question or desire detailed information are invited to contact
Ridge Community Sewer Association.

IV. Certification
I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge.
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K Deaver Date
Kace Environmental,Inc.
This report prepared by:
Kace Environmental, Inc.
PO Box 63
Rutherfordton,NC 28139
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

RIDGE MILL NEIGHBORHHOOD
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS-
Decomissioning of Existing Sand Filter Wastewater Treatement System
The following steps are proposed by Gaston County and the City of Gastonia for the
decomissioning of the existing sand filter wastewater treatment system the Ridge Mill
neighborhood is using to treat sewage in southern Gaston County. The following
construction activities are planned once all customers have transferred service to the new
sewer mains, which will be maintained by the City of Gastonia:
• Contractor shall remove existing sand media and pipes within the sand filter
basin. Sand and piping shall be transported off-site to an approved disposal site.
The Gaston County Landfill is an approved dumping site for the sand and pipe.
Contractor to submit to Gaston County and City of Gastonia proof of disposal of
material at an approved disposal site.
• Contractor shall remove existing block walls of the two sand filter basins. Debris
shall be transported offsite and shall not be buried on-site.
• Existing septic tank upstream of the sand filter beds shall be filled accordance
with NCDENR and Gaston County Health Department requirements. Contractor
responsible for any required permits from NCDENR or Health Department.
• Contractor shall remove existing chlorination tank, including concrete slab, block
walls, roof, etc. Location shall be backfilled, compacted, and seeded. Disturbed
banks of creek shall be stabilized with rip-rap.
• Contractor shall break-down existing manholes on filter site. Remove frame and
cover, and cone section and backfill remaining area of manhole. Enough cover
(min. 6 in.) shall be provided to establish a good stand of grass.
• Pipes, between sand filter and chlorination tank and septic tank, etc., not removed
shall be capped and/or plugged.
• Area shall be graded and seeded, mulched in accordance with seeding schedule
located on the project plans

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
February 13, 2008
MEMORANDUM TO: Bob Sledge
FROM: Rob Krebs
PREPARED BY: Wes Bell
SUBJECT: Enforcement Recommendation
Violations of NCGS 143-215.1 and
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Ridge Community Sewer Association/Ridge Community WWTP
Gaston County,N.C.
Attached is an enforcement report which details violations of NPDES Permit No.
NC0069175 and NCGS 143-215.1. Also enclosed are previous compliance evaluation inspection
(CEI) reports with the corresponding response letters and the pictures taken by the DWQ/MRO
staff during the December 11, 2007 CEI. Based upon our review of the responses, an
enforcement action is still recommended.
If you have questions or require additional information,please contact Wes or me.
Attachments
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON File No. PC
IN THE MATTER OF: )
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RIDGE COMMUNITY SEWER ) FINDINGS AND DECISIONS
ASSOCIATION/RIDGE ) AND ASSESSMENT OF
COMMUNITY WWTP ) CIVIL PENALTIES
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FOR VIOLATIONS OF: )
NPDES PERMIT NO.NC0069175 )
AND NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL )
STATUTE 143-215.1 )
Acting pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Susan
A. Wilson, Supervisor of the NPDES Western Unit of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ),
make the following:
I. FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. Ridge Community Sewer Association(hereinafter RCSA) is a cooperative mutual
association organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
B. RCSA owns and operates the Ridge Community wastewater treatment plant(WWTP),
located off Charlwood Drive in Gaston County,North Carolina.
C. RCSA is the holder of NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, which authorizes the discharge of
up to 0.01 MGD of treated wastewater from the Ridge Community WWTP through
outfall 001 to an unnamed tributary to Blackwood Creek, Class C waters of the State in
the Catawba River Basin. The permit was most recently reissued to RCSA on September
13, 2005, with an effective date of October 1, 2005 and an expiration date of August 31,
2010.
D. Part II, Section C (2) of NPDES Permit NC0069175 states the following: in part,
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.

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E. A compliance evaluation inspection of the Ridge Community WWTP was conducted by
staff of DWQ's Mooresville Regional Office on January 4, 2007. The inspector noted
numerous deficiencies and violations of the operations and maintenance condition of the
permit. A Notice of Violation (NOV) was issued to RCSA on January 8, 2007 as a result
of the findings of the inspection. RCSA was requested to respond to the NOV, advising
DWQ as to how it would rectify the deficiencies noted in the inspection report.
F. On December 11, 2007, staff of DWQ's Mooresville Regional Office conducted a
compliance evaluation inspection at the Ridge Community WWTP. The WWTP was
noted to be in a serious state of neglect. A summary of the findings of the inspection is
provided in Attachment A. Photographs were taken of the observed conditions.
Additional investigation by the inspector revealed the WWTP had not been visited by a
certified operator from April 07 through the July 11, 2007. A NOV/Notice of
Recommendation of Enforcement was sent to RCSA citing the deficiencies noted during
the inspection.
G. RCSA's prior record of compliance with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority is as follows:
Since September 04, RCSA has been assessed a total of$8,462.23 in the matters of
fourteen prior civil penalty assessments for violations of terms and conditions of
NPDES Permit NC0069175.
NOVs for violations of permit limits or reporting requirements were issued on the
following dates: December 6, 2004, August 1, 2006, and June 26, 2007.
An additional NOV for violations identified during a compliance evaluation
inspection was issued on July 30, 2004.
I. The costs to the State of the investigation and enforcement procedures in this matter
totaled $445.58.
Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following:
II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
A. CRSA is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to G.S. 143-212(4).
B. NPDES Permit NC0069175 is required by G.S. 143-215.1.
C. The operations and maintenance requirements of NPDES Permit NC0069175 are terms,
conditions, or requirements of said permit.

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D. RCSA violated the terms of NPDES Permit NC0069175 on 1 occasion on December 11,
2007 by failing to properly operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant.
E. General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(2)provides that civil penalty of not more than twenty five
thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against a person who violates or fails to
act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit required by G.S.
143-215.1.
F. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against RCSA pursuant to
G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8).
G. Susan A. Wilson, P.E., Supervisor of the NPDES Western Unit, pursuant to delegation
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
the Director of the Division of Water Quality, has the authority to assess civil penalties in
this matter.
Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law,I make the following:
III. DECISION:
Accordingly, RCSA is hereby assessed a civil penalty of:
$ For failing to properly operate and maintain the Ridge Community WWTP on
December 11, 2007, in violation of Part II, Section C. (2) of NPDES Permit ;
NC0069175.
$ TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ Enforcement Costs
$ 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 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 violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;

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(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
(Date) Susan A. Wilson, P.E., Supervisor
NPDES Western Unit
Division of Water Quality

ATTACHMENT A
Ridge Community Sewer Association/Ridge Community WWTP
Violations of Part II, Section C(2)
NPDES Number NC0069175
Compliance Evaluation Inspection(CEI)performed on December 11, 2007:
-Excessive accumulations of wastewater solids and vegetation were observed on both sandbeds.
-A sludge mat(approximately one inch in thickness) was observed on top of the sand in areas of
both sandbeds.
-The sand in both sandbeds appeared dark brown"spent" due to the inadequate removal of
wastewater solids and vegetation.
-The wastewater was inadequately distributed with ponding being observed in the dosing
sandbed.
-Severe leakages were observed at the junction of the distribution box and lateral distribution
system.
-The sand had not been raked and leveled(sand"mounds"were observed).
-Stormwater could enter the septic tank due to the deterioration of the concrete structure adjacent
to the septic tank lid.
-A tablet type dechlorination system was constructed/installed without prior approval (ATC).
-Documentation of operator site visitation, on-site field analyses and calibrations, operations and
maintenance logs, etc. were not maintained and/or produced for examination.

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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ENFORCEMENT CASE ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Type: (PC)Permit Condition Violations
Violator: Ridge Community Sewer Association
Address: 106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,North Carolina 28054
Contact: Lawrence Hayes
Registered Agent: Neil Stover
Address: 3611 Little Mountain Road
Gastonia,North Carolina 28056
Facility: Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Regional Office: Mooresville
1. The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health,
or to private property resulting from the violations:
No harm has been measured or documented; however,the failure to provide proper
operation and maintenance could result(via effluent limit violations) in water quality
standard violations or degradation of the receiving waters.
2. The duration and gravity of the violations:
The Ridge Community WWTP was not visited by a properly certified ORC and/or Back-
up ORC from April 2007 through July 11, 2007. The failures to properly operate and
maintain the WWTP were observed during the on-site compliance evaluation inspection
(CEI)performed by DWQ/MRO staff on December 11, 2007. In addition,the failures to
properly operate and maintain the WWTP were also cited in the previous three
compliance evaluation inspection reports performed on June 30, 2004 (NOV), September
27, 2005 (NOD), and January 4, 2007 (NOV).
3. The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality:
No adverse effects have been documented.
4. The cost of rectifying the damage:
No environmental damage has been established.

Ridge Community Sewer Association/Ridge Community WWTP
Assessment Factors
Page Two
5. The amount of money saved by noncompliance:
None documented; however, Ridge Community Sewer Association(RCSA)has saved
money by failing to properly operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system.
6. Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally:
There is no evidence to suggest that the violations were committed 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:
Since September 04, RCSA has been assessed a total of$8,462.23 in the matters of
fourteen prior civil penalty assessments for violations of terms and conditions of NPDES
Permit NC0069175.
NOVs for violations of permit limits or reporting requirements were issued on the
following dates: December 6, 2004, August 1, 2006, and June 26, 2007.
Additional NOVs for violations identified during a compliance evaluation inspection
were issued on July 30, 2004 and January 8, 2007.
8. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures:
Central Office Review and Processing = $100.00
12.0 hours by investigator for investigating and
drafting report @ $24.51/hour = $294.12
1.0 hour for Supervisory review @ $36.46/hour = $ 36.46
1.0 hour for clerical support @ $15.00/hour = $ 15.00
TOTAL = $445.58
9. Type of violator and general nature of business (i.e. individual vs. large corporation):
RCSA is a cooperative mutual association involved in the operation and maintenance of
the Ridge Community WWTP.
10. Violator's degree of cooperation(including efforts to prevent or restore) or recalcitrance:
RCSA has indicated to DWQ Staff that monies are not available to properly rehabilitate
the sandbeds.

Ridge Community Sewer Association/Ridge Community WWTP
Assessment Factors
Page Three
11. Mitigating Circumstances:
DWQ/MRO staff have noted continued operation and maintenance discrepancies
associated with the sand filter system in the last four CEIs (including the most recent
inspection). In addition,the Permittee installed a tablet type dechlorination system
without first obtaining prior approval (ATC). The January 8, 2007 CEI report had
specifically addressed the requirement to submit an ATC application including a listing of
the website address to obtain all relevant ATC documentation(guidance documents, ATC
application, etc.).
DWQ/MRO staff have been informed by the permittee and the Gaston County Grants
Administrator that a Clean Water Management Trust Fund Grant(I.D.# 2007-608 for
$1,169,000)has been approved to connect the Ridge Community WWTP (and adjacent
communities) to the City of Gastonia's collection system. The commencement and
completion dates for the construction activities have been estimated to be in the Fall of
2008 and the Spring of 2009.
12. Assessment Factors:
a. Receiving Stream: Unnamed tributary to Blackwood Creek, Class C Waters of
the State
b. Copy of Permit Conditions Pages: Attached

CERTIFICATION PAGE
I certify that the information in this report is true to the best of my
knowledge. /7
Signature of Principle Investigator(s): rIG,',,2,f .. x.-0
Wes Bell
Date: I

Michael F.Easley,Governor
�0 WATF.QQ State of North Carolina
p William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Fia f aaentof Environment andlatural Resources
AN NAT' �nr n
-�aWl►nek,P.E.,Director
MocFES' = ` '''" Dtyl R of Water Quality
J September 13,2005
Aft Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Mill Community System
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,North Carolina 28052
Subject: NPDE§PERMIT ISSUANCE$ .
Permit Number NC0069175
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Gaston County
Dear Ivfr.Hayes:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant
to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as
subsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this permit
shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that thiss permit is not transferable. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local
governmental permits which may be required.
Please note that several requests have been made for the required sludge management plan. In
the last certified letter sent to you dated August 10, 2005, sample language was provided for your use
in drafting a response to us. It is imperative that the sludge management plan be included in our files
upon renewal of this permit. Please send it at your earliest convenience. If it is not received in our
office by October 10,2005, enforcement action will be taken.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Maureen
Crawford of my staff at(919) 733-5083,extension 538.
Sincerely,
11/44,714_,;
Fvr; Alan W.Klimek,P.E.
Director,Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Mooresville Regional Office
1 A 17 MAII SERVICE CENTER.RALEIGH,NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617-TELEPHONE [phone]/FAX [phone]

Permit NC0069175
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Ridge Community Sewer Association
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Ridge Community WWTP
Charlwood Drive
south of Gastonia
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Blackwood Creek in the Catawba River
Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
in Parts I, II,III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2010.
Signed this day September 13, 2005.
J ,
r : Alan W. Klimek,P.E.,Dir
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0069175
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Ridge Community Sewer Association is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.01 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following
components:
• Septic/dosing tank
• Distribution box
• Two surface sand filter beds
• Chlorine contact chamber with tablet chlorination
This facility is located south of Gastonia off Charlwood Drive at the Ridge Community WWTP in
Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed
tributary to Blackwood Creek, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

NPDES Permit Requirements
Page 7 of 16
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
> Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
> A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)].
4. 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.
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b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
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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 Perrnittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system-wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(I) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that: •
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated;and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof[40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permttee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
• The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken,as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director,postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein,shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR/ Division of Water Quality/Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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Uj North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource t t�
Y Coleen H.Sullins.Director
Division of Water Quality
December 21, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7007 0710 0005 2882 0250
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,North Carolina 28052
Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of
Recommendation for Enforcement
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Gaston County,N.C.
Tracking#:NOV-2007-PC-0839
Dear Mr. Hayes: •
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on December 11, 2007 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please advise the facility's
Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation(NOV) and Notice of Recommendation for
Enforcement(NRE) due to the failure to maintain the permit-required documentation and the continued
failures to provide the proper operation and maintenance in violation of the subject NPDES Permit and
North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1, as detailed in the Record Keeping, Operations &
Maintenance, Septic Tank, and Sand Filter(Low Rate) sections of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S.
143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars($25,000.00)per violation, per
day, may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by January 11,2008, addressing
the above-noted violations in the attached report. In responding to the violations, please address your
comments to the attention of Mrs. Marcia Allocco. Please be advised that the permittee is responsible for
ensuring the facility is staffed with a properly designated ORC and Backup ORC. In addition, the
permittee must ensure the ORC and Backup ORC are kept current in the Division's files. Please complete
and mail the attached ORC Designation Form to the listed address and attach a copy to this response.
© A Noy` Carolina
NCDENR ,7vatura!!y
Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org 610 East Center Ave,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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Mr.Lawrence Hayes
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December 21,2007
This letter is also to advise you that this Office is considering sending a recommendation for
enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality for the continued violations of G.S.
143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0069175. If you have an explanation for the violations that you
wish to present,please include it in the requested response. Your explanation will be reviewed and if an
enforcement action is still deemed appropriate,your explanation will be forwarded to the Director along
with the enforcement package for his consideration.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this
report,please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Allocco, Mr.Bell, or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
/2-1 6 IL__
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Ken Deaver,Kace Environmental,Inc.
Gaston County Health Department

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 1 Nj 2 51 31 NC0069175 1 11 121 07/12/11 I 11 181 CI 191 sl 20�1
—1 Remarks
211 III 1 I I I I l I I 1 l I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I 1 l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 III 1 1 I 1 I I 1 1 166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA —- - - -Reserved
671 1.5 169 701 31 711 NI 721 NI 731 1 1 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date• Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:18 AM 07/12/11 05/10/01
Ridge Community WWTP
316 S Marietta Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Gastonia NC 28052 12:00 PM 07/12/11 10/08/31
•
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Kenneth M Deaver/0RC/828-289-9380/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Lawrence Hayes,106 Ridge Cir Gastonia NC 28052/// No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
.Permit II Flow Measurement gi Operations&Maintenance a Records/Reports
pi Self-Monitoring Program •Sludge Handling Disposal •Facility Site Review El Effluent/Receiving Waters
II Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Findinq/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
Wesley N Bell tiL „Q; MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ /: -/ /n 7
•
Sig ature of Management Q A Rev' wer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers • `�_11 9 Daatteec Q�a_
Marcia locco MRO wQ//704-235-2204/
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3, NC0069175 I11 12I 07/12/11 I17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/':;omments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SECTION cont'd:
The following discrepancies were noted during the review of the facility's self-monitoring program:
- No permittee signature page was attached to the January 07 DMR.
-the incorrect compliance status was checked for the February 07 DMR (Noncompliant should have been
checked).
-the "<" symbol was not included on one effluent TRC value and two effluent fecal coliform values in July 07
and one effluent fecal coliform value in August 07.
- the monthly averages were not calculated correctly on several occassions.
- no written authorization has been submitted to DWQ by the permittee that delegates the authority to sign
DMRs to the ORC.
The permittee has not properly maintained all records required by the Permit including
visitation/maintenance log books, DMRs, laboratory analyses, and chain of custody forms. The current
ORC/operations firm (as of 7/12/07) is documenting the visitations and maintenance activities performed at
the facility in a log that is kept on-site.
Page# 2

Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community VWVTP
Inspection Date: 12/11/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes No NA NE
�(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n U n
Is the facility as described in the permit? 111000
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 0 ■ 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n
Comment: The facility has installed a tablet type dechlorination system to comply with.
a 17 ug/I effluent TRC limit effective 4/1/07; however, no application for an Authorization
to Construct (ATC)was submitted and approved prior to the installation of this treatment
unit as required by G.S. 143-215.1. Note: DWQ/MRO's previous compliance
evaluation inspection performed on 1/4/07 discussed the the application process for the
construction/installation of a dechlorination unit and the website address to obtain all
relevant information (including ATC application and guidance).
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Donn
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? n ■ n n
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? n ■ n n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n
Is the chain-of-custody complete? ■ n n n
Dates, times and location of sampling U
Name of individual performing the sampling •
Results of analysis and calibration •
Dates of analysis ._ �
Name of person performing analyses •
Transported COCs •
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? • n 0 n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 00011
(If the facility is=or> 5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n ❑ n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 0 • 0
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n n n U
Page# 3

Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 12/11/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Comment: DMRs were reviewed for the period October 06 through August 07. DWQ
has never received the April 07, May 07, and June 07 DMRs. The facility failed to
achieve the minimum dissolved oxygen permit limit in October 07 (1 violation), July 07
(2 violations), and August 07 (3 violations). A daily maximum effluent BOD violation
was reported in February 07*. A daily maximum and monthly average effluent ammonia
violations were reported in July 07. Note: *denotes violation was previously addressed
by the issuance of an NOV. The remaining violations will also be separately addressed
by the issuances of either NOVs or NOV/civil penalty assessments. See "Summary"
Section for additional comments.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? U n n n
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? • • n n n
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ n n n
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? n n ■ n
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? n n ■ n
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? n n ■ n
Comment: The current ORC/operations firm (as of 7/1.2/07) performs the on-site field
analyses under the Kace Environmental, Inc.'s laboratory certification (#5424). The
facility staff must ensure the calibration times are documented for the pH, dissolved
oxygen, and TRC meters. The DWQ staff determined that the previous contract
operations firm performed field analyses (following 2/5/07) without a valid laboratory
certification as required by 15A NCAC 2H. 0804.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? n n ■ n
Is sample collected below all treatment units? _. ■ n ❑ n
Is proper volume collected? • 0 0 0
Is the tubing clean? n n ■ n
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ n n n
Comment:
Upstream I Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type,and sampling location)? ■ 0
Comment: The July 07 and August 07 DMRs reported the same upstream and
downstream sampling times on several occassions. The facility staff must ensure all
upstream and downstream times are accurately reported on future DMRs.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community VVVVTP
Inspection Date: 12/11/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE
•
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? •
U n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex. MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n 0 MI 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility was in poor condition and was not being properly operated and
maintained (See following Sections). In addition, the facility was not visited by an
appropriately certified ORC and/or Backup ORC for several months.
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visual alarm operational? n n • n
•
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ n n n
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ n n n
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: The septic tank's concrete structure adjacent to the lid was severely
deteriorated. These deteriorated sections were detached from the lid and have the
potential to allow stormwater to flow into the septic tank. The ORC and staff have
initiated sodium bicarbonate additions into the septic tank.
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? n n ■ n
Is the distribution box level and watertight? n ■ n n
is sand filter free of ponding? 0 • 0 0
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? noon
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? n ■ n n
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) n n ■ n
Comment: The on-line sandbed was dosing at the time of the inspection. The
sandbed appeared to be in poor condition with excessive solids and vegetation being
observed throughout the entire sandbed. The sand appeared dark brown "spent" due to
the inadequate removal of solids and vegetation. Severe ponding on the sandbed was
observed and leakages were observed at the junction of the distribution box and lateral
distribution system. The sand had not been raked and the wastewater was not being
evenly distributed throughout the sandbed. The off-line sandbed also appeared to be in
poor condition with severe accumulations of solids and vegetation. These sandbeds
are periodically alternated. Note: The poor condition of the sandbeds was cited in the
previous compliance evaluation inspection performed by DWQ/MRO staff on 1/4/07.
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n n n
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n
Number of tubes in use? 2
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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community wWfP
Inspection Date: 12/11/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n n n
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ n n n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? Finn .
Comment:
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ? •
Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ■ n n n
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n ■ n
#•Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ n n n
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? U n n n
Number of tubes in use? 2
Comment:
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting?
nn ■ ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 • 0
Is the flow meter operational? onion
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? noon
Comment: Instantaneous effluent flows are measured by the bucket and stop watch
method.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? U n n 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? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: The effluent appeared slightly turbid with no foam. The receiving stream
contained a "dusting" of fine particulates from the tablet dechlorination unit. The facility
staff must ensure the small particulates from the dechlorination unit are prevented from .
entering the receiving stream.
Page# 6

Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip: - Phone#: i )
Signature: Date:
Facility Name: Permit#:
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM !
Facility Type&Grade:
Type Grade Type Grade
Biological WWTP Surface Irrigation N/A
Physical/Chemical Land Application N/A
Collection System
Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: Work Phone#: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted.I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0204 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge(BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: Work Phone#: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted.I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1618
Fax:[phone]
(See next page for designation of additional back-up operators.Designation of more than one back-up operator is optional.)
Revised 8-2007

Additional Back-up ORC designations
Facility Name: Permit#:
Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge(BU ORC)
•
Print Full Name: •
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: Work Phone#: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted.I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge(BU ORC)
Print Full Name: •
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: Work Phone#: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted.I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge(BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: Work Phone#: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted.I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge(BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: Work Phone#: ( )
•
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted.I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Revised 8-2007

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KACE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
PO Box 63 Phone [phone]
Rutherfordton,NC 28139 Fax [phone]
January 9 2008 "r
fia
Mrs. Marcia Allocco
Division of Water Quality
610 East Center Ave.
Suite 301 NC DENR M '7
Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
DWQ-Surface Water Protection
Re: Notice of Violation
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit#NC0069175
Dear Mrs. Allocca:
The above referenced notice from Mr. Robert B. Krebs dated December 21, 2007 has been sent
to us for a response.
Outlined below is the response following your page#s as included in the Water Compliance
Inspection Report of December 11, 2007.
Page 2 Kace Environmental, Inc. assumed duties as ORC of this facility on
July 12, 2007. The previous ORC, Mr. David Abernethy, can not be located at
this time.
Kace will more closely monitor the DMRs prior to submittal to insure there are no
omissions of data or miscalculations.
Written authorization has been requested from the owner and will be submitted to
the appropriate office of DWQ when obtained.
Page 3- The tablet feeder for the dechlorination unit was installed at this facility at the
time Kace assumed the ORC duties. We were unaware the Authorization to
Construct was never filed with DWQ. Mr. Hayes explained that Mr. Abernethy
was contracted and paid for this service. Please advise if we need to do this now?
Page 4- As stated earlier,Mr. Abernethy was paid for the work to be done in the months
of the missing data.Apparently no samples were taken during this time.
The facility is a grade I plant with no power. There is no way to increase DO at
this plant.

As stated earlier this is a grade I plant with ability to make adjustments in
treatment. The ORC is adding bicarb and soda ash to insure proper Ph and
hopefully improve treatment.
The calibration times are recorded in a master log for all field lab equipment on
the date it is used.
Sample time for the upstream and downstream are now being recorded as the
actual time of the analysis.
Page5- Previous ORC can not be located to obtain data prior to 7/12/07.
The owner has been instructed as to necessity of keeping the sand beds raked and
free of vegetation.
The owner has been instructed in the necessity of keeping the septic tank in good
repair.
Kace is currently seeking prices to rebuild the sand beds and will report our
finding to the owner as soon as possible.
Page 6- Kace is attempting to remedy the dusting of dechlor material.
The owners of this facility have been attempting to eliminate this discharge. They have made
inquiries to the City of Gastonia to interconnect. However, at this time the funds are not available
to make this happen. This is a very small community with a very limited budget. I understand
this plant was deeded to the owners when a mill closed down and these people had no choice but
to do the best they could with little or no knowledge and practically no monies available to
operate the WWTP. Any help you may provide them in eliminating this discharge will be
appreciated.
Sincerely,
/ -(1)
Ken Deaver
CC: Lawrence Hayes

`\ William G.Ross Jr., Secretary V .
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
p Division of Water Quality
January 8, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2760 0001 8493 0157
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,North Carolina 28052
Subject: Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Gaston County,North Carolina
• Tracking No. NOV-2007-PC-0015
Dear Mr. Hayes,
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on January 4, 2007 by Mrs. Sonja Basinger of this
Office. Please inform the facility's Operator in Responsible.Charge of our findings by forwarding
a copy of the enclosed report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation(NOV) because of the operation&
maintenance violations of the subject NPDES Permit and the North Carolina General Statute
(G.S.) 143-215.1 as detailed in the Sand Filters and Effluent Pipe sections of the attached
report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000.00)per violation, per day may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued
pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by February 7, 2007
addressing the deficiencies and violations noted in the Permit, Record Keeping, Sand Filters,
Disinfection-Tablet and Effluent Pipe sections of the report. In responding, please address your
comments to the attention of Mrs. Marcia Allocco.
KIMENR
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Page 2
January 8, 2007
Please contact this Office within 30 days (by February 7, 2007) in order to continue the
file review of the absent data stated in the Record Keeping section of the report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Basinger or me at(704) 663-1699.
• Sincerely,
for Samar Bou-Ghazale
Acting Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
SWB
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F'DENR
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved.
EPA 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 INI 2 151 31 NC0069175 111 121 07/01/04 1 17 181C1 191si 201 11
Remarks
2111111111IIIIIIII II111IIIIIII II11111I11111111 I1166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
671 2.0 169 701 11 71 1 N I 721 NI 731 1174 751 I I I I I I I "
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:45 AM 07/01/04 05/10/01
Ridge Community WWTP
316 S Marietta Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Gastonia NC 28052 12:15 PM 07/01/04 10/08/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
David Patrick Abernethy/ORC/704-489-9401/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Lawrence Hayes,106 Ridge Cir Gastonia NC 28052/// No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
.Permit • El Flow Measurement •Operations&Maintenance •Records/Reports
II Self-Monitoring Program II Sludge Handling Disposal III Facility Site Review II Effluent/Receiving Waters
II Laboratory •
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Sonja Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2202/
Sig ure of Management Q A Revie r , Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Marcia oZ cco MRO WQ//704-235-2204/
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
3, •
NC0069175 I11 12I 07/01/04 I17 181C1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SECTION continued:
The facility was last inspected on September 27, 2005 by Donna Hood of this Office.
DMRs were reviewed from the period of October 2005 through September 2006. A monthly average
effluent fecal coliform violation was reported for December 2005. Monthly average effluent BOD and fecal
coliform, and a weekly average effluent BOD were reported for May 2006. Monthly average effluent BOD
and ammonia-nitrogen were reported for June 2006. Monthly average effluent BOD and ammonia-nitrogen,
and a weekly average BOD were reported for July 2006. The Division has separately addressed the
above-noted violations by issuance of either a NOV or NOV/civil penalty assessment.
A daily average effluent dissolved oxygen violation was reported for August 2006. This violation will be
addressed by this inspection report.
The current ORC and Back-up ORC designation have not been properly designated by the Permittee.
The Division's records show the most current ORC Designation Form was last received August 2004.
Please be advised that an ORC Designation Form must be completed and submitted if there is any change
in ORC and Back-up ORC status. Please complete and submit the enclosed ORC Designation Form.
•
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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community VWVTP
Inspection Date: 01/04/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n
• Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ 0 n ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n ❑ n
Comment: The permit is effective from October 1, 2005 through August 31, 2010.
A Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) limit will be effective April 1, 2007. Please be advised
that an Authorization to Construct (ATC) application must be submitted to Construction
Grants and Loans for the construction/ installation of the dechlorination treatment unit
prior to the TRC effective date.
The ATC application can be found at the following website:
http://www.nccgl.net/news/ATCoverview.htivil
The fence enclosing the chlorine contact basin has been compromised to allow general
access. Please fix the fence immediately.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? n ■ n n
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ Cl_ 0 0
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n
Is the chain-of-custody complete? '■ 0 0 0
Dates,times and location of sampling ■
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses ■
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ 0 n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 ■ 0 0
(If the facility is =or> 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 'Irmo
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n
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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 01/04/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No AA NE
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? n ■ n n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n ■ n n
Comment: The ORC received a written request for the facility's records (for the review
period of October 2005 through September 2006) prior to the inspection. All records
(including DMRs, chain-of-custody, lab data,operator's log, 2006 Annual Wastewater
Report, process control data and sludge hauling records) for the period of October 2005
through April 2006 and the chain-of-custody's (coc) for the period of June 2006 through
September 2006 were not available for review on the day of the inspection.
The facility did not have a current copy of the facility's NPDES permit. A draft copy was
available for review.
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 • 0 O. 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The sand filter beds have not been properly maintained.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ 0 0 0
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ n n ❑
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ n n ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ n n
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? onion
Comment: Grab samples are required by the facility's permit.
Field parameters are performed by Eco Guardian, Inc. certification# 5444. Contracted
lab services are performed by Water Tech Labs certification # 50.
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the flow meter operational? ❑ n ■ ❑
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: Effluent flow is measured by a staff guage and weir.
•Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community WATP
Inspection Date: 01/04/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? norm
• Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ n ❑ Q
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? n ❑ ■ n
Comment: The ORC stated during the inspection that he has not had the tank
pumped since he has been operating the plant.
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
•
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sand filter free of ponding? n ■ n n
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ■ n
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? n ■ n n
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ■ n
Comment: As previously sited in the October 5, 2005 inspection report, the sand filters
are poorly maintained and need to be rehabilitated.
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n n n
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? n ❑ n •
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? n ■ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: Norweco calcium hydrochloride tablets are used for disinfection. Five
chlorine tablets were present in the chlorinator on the day of the inspection.
The tablet chlorinator and chlorine contact basin had significant solids build-up.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ■ n
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ n n n
•
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ n
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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community\MNTP
Inspection Date: 01/04/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ n n n
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n 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 n ■ n
Comment: The receiving stream was negatively impacted on the day of the inspection.
Biological solids were present in the eflluent discharge and the stream.
Upstream/ Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ n n 0
Comment:
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r Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director` ��i
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Division of Water Quality
o
March 2, 2007
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,North Carolina 28052
Subject: Request for Response
Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Gaston County,North Carolina
Tracking No. NOV-2007-PC-0015
Dear Mr. Hayes,
On January 8, 2007, a Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on January 4, 2007 by Mrs. Sonja Basinger was sent to your
attention. In the report it was requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by
February 7, 2007 addressing the violations and deficiencies noted in the Sand Filters,Effluent
Pipe, Disinfection-Tablet,Permit and Record Keeping sections of the report. To date a
response has not been received by this Office.
In order to complete our facility review,please submit your response to this Office within
10 days (by no later tban March 12, 2007).
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Basinger or me at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
for Michael L. Parker
•
Acting Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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NC ENR
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer er Service

February 9, 2007
49 Resubmitted
Ms. Marcia Allocco
NC Division of Water Quality ` ' s:kr,; :tirV Avs.
610 East Center Avenue Suite 301 µt`n;7:FICE
Mooresville, NC 28115 t ;_" :1
Subject: NOV-2007-PC-0015 b1AR _ 207
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit NC0069175
Gaston County, North Carolina
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Mrs. Marcia Allocco,
Please find the response for the deficiencies sited in the inspection report dated January
8th 2007.
Record Keeping-The data requested is not available. Mr. Burshell did not leave data
onsite or with the owners. David Abernethy began operations on April 24th 2006. The •
requested data can not be produced. A new ORC designation form is included. The TRC
modification is in progress to meet the effective date of April 1, 2007.
• Sand Filters- The facilities sand beds are in very bad condition. The association
responsible for this system has no funds to improve the facility and is petitioning a grant
to tie onto the city of Gastonia.
Disinfection-Tablet- The effluent basin will be pumped by the end of February. The
association will raise the money for the buildup removal.
Effluent Pipe- The receiving stream does not receive enough flow to allow for any
dilution. Almost every DMR shows no flow for the up stream data. Due to lack of funds,
connecting to the city of Gastonia will be the best solution for this system.
Should you have any questions, please contact David Abernethy at [phone]
Sin erely,
n
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Julanne Gollehon
Quest Utility Operations Director

Water Pollution Control System ORC Designation Form
wPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G.0201
General Information:
Pcrmittcc Owner/Officer Name: MAR 1
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip: -
Telephone Number: ( )
Signature: Date:
Facility Information:
Facility: Q.1(:)(l,e eca1/11 , .
Permit Number: N f o o L 9 i i S County: �.� „ z.N
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM !
Mark(X)Type of Facility Class(1 —4) Class
Wastewater Plant ( j - 2— Spray irrigation N/A
Physical/Chemical Land Application N/A
Collection System Subsurface N/A
Operator in Responsible Charge:Print Name: r 46, 4,-e-f, Social Security# : ,`�?51;-e-6'' 2z- /
Certificate Type and Grade: 4.1 w C •tificate#: ;:5.7‘,�'
Work Telephone: (70 ci) ps✓. s 2.4. J Signature: 4
Back-Up Oper tor in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: i wit')lA/1
) QE=Riv‹:-7-}-y Social Security# : 01.0 - -cy t,►5
Certificate Type and Grade: CAJ w: _, Certificate#: P6, rES-o-
Work Telephone: (7 D 1 ) 09 - 1-I KS- Signature: Cattqr—a4:1)
Mail or Fax to: \VPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,N.C. 27699-1618
Fax: [phone]
Revised 10/2000

a l mien=CI r.casicy,VUVCIIWI
RpG William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r- Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
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Q Division of Water Quality
October 5, 2005
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,NC 28052
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
• Gaston County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Hayes:
•
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on September 27, 2005 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please
inform the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to the Office by October 26, 2005, addressing
the deficiencies noted in the Sand Filters and Record Keeping Sections of the report. In responding,
please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this
report,please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
`�\► � a , T11. 11:,,t' ,�-.
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
DH
FICIENR
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877.623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 1 51 31 NC0059175 11 121 05/09/27 117 181 r LlJ 1 -J91 G' 201I
I Remarks
211IIIIIIIIIIl1IIIIIIII1IIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII III66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----------------------Reserved
671 169 701 21 711 I 721,NI 731 1174 75I I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:35 AM 05/09/27 02/01/01
Ridge Community WWTP
316 S Marietta Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Gastonia NC 28052 12:14 PM 05/09/27 05/08/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)fTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Byron K Burchell/ORC/704-813-6881/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number .
Contacted
Lawrence Hayes,106 Ridge Cir Gastonia NC 28052/// No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
111 Permit a Flow Measurement •Operations&Maintenance IN Records/Reports
II Self-Monitoring Program •Sludge Handling Disposal II Facility Site Review Il Effluent/Receiving Waters
II Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Donna/H d MRO WQ///
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridgeman 704-663-1699 Ext.264/
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. •

rOwnePermit: NC0069175
r-Facility: Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/27/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 0 0 • 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
Are there any special conditions for the permit? n • ❑ n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? U n n n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? U n n n
Comment:The Ridge's new permit is effective 10/1/2005-8/31/2010. The new TRC limit takes effect 4/1/2007.
Please be aware that an Authorization to Construct application must be submitted prior to the addition of
dechlorination facilities. Also be aware that a sludge management plan has been requested by the Division. This
must be submitted prior to 10/10/2005 to prevent enforcement.
Yes No NA NE
ORerations&_Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? U ❑ n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids,pH,DO,Sludge • ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment:Sand beds have not been properly maintained. •
Yes No NA NE
Disinfection-Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational? U n n n
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ n .
Number of tubes in use? 1
•
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? n n n •
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? • 0 0 0
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? n n U n
Comment:Norweco calcium hypochlorite tablets are used for disinfection.
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visual alarm operational? n n E n
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? U n n n
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ n n n
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? 0 0 • 0
Comment:Stanley Septic pumps the septic tank on a regular basis.
Yes No NA NE
Sand Filters(Low rate)
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight? • n n
Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 • 0 ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? n n U n
Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 • 0 0
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) 0 0 • 0
Comment:Sand filters are poorly maintained and need to be rehabilitated. Mr.Burchell has expressed concern over
the community's inabliity to pay for such a large expenditure. Mr.Bern Shumak can be of assistance in attaining
help from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund. He can be reached at(336)366-3801. The North Carolina
Rural Water Association has assistance through either Tony Honeycutt or Fred Summers. Their numbers,
respectively,are as follows:[phone] and(919)812-5119.
Yes No NA NE
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 'Norm
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ n ❑ n
Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n

Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/27/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Laboratory
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? ❑ n ■ n
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? 0 0 • 0
Comment: •
Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is flow meter used for reporting? n n n
•
Is flow meter calibrated annually? n n • 0
Is the flow meter operational? n n ■ n
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0
Comment:A dosing bell counter is used to calculate effluent flow.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? U n n n
Is all required information readily available,complete and current? Ninon
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab.reg.required 5 years)? U ❑ n n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • ❑ n n
Is the chain-of-custody complete? •
U n n n
Dates,times and location of sampling •
Name of individual performing the sampling •
Results of analysis and calibration •
Dates of analysis •
Name of person performing analyses •
Transported COCs •
Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? ❑ U n n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? a ❑ ❑ n
(If the facility is=.or>5 MOD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 • 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? a n n n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ❑ n ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • n n n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ n n n
Comment:DMR's for August 2004-July2005 were reviewed for the inspection. One TRC value was missing for the
week of 2/27/2005-3/5/2005. The missing value was found on 2/28/2005 in the log book. Please submit an
amended DMR to the Division for February 2005 reporting the missing value. BOD limits for daily max and monthly
average were violated in July,June,May,April,and January 2005. September 2004 showed a BOO daily max
violation. An ammonia nitrogen violation for monthly average was noted in May 2005. Violations prior to May 2005
have been addressed. June and July 2005 violations will be addressed under future cover.
Yes No NA NE
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 • 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? U n n n
Is proper volume collected? ■ n n ❑
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 • 0
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? ■ 0 0 0
Comment:

pr
Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/27/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? • 0 C.I. 0
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? U 0 ❑
0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n En
Comment:

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OCT '. 7 10,
Mr. Richard Bridgeman
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office WA
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 �.z
Mooresville,NC 28115
704-663-1699
Subject: Written response to Inspection
Ridge Community Sewer WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Gaston County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Bridgeman:
This is a written response that you requested pertaining to the deficiencies noted in the
Sand Filters and Record Keeping Sections of the inspection report.
Sand Filters — After expressing my concerns regarding the sand filter beds to Ms. Hood
and explaining to her the avenues I taken to try to obtain financial assistance in replacing
the sand in the beds, my communications with Mr. Curtis Hopper with Gaston County
Health Department and Fred Summers with North Carolina Rural Water Association,
have fallen short of reaching my goal. Her suggestion was to contact Mr. Bern Shumak
to obtain help from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund. I am currently attempting
to contact him for this assistance. The sand filter beds have been raked and leveled and
are free of excessive vegetation.
Record Keeping. — An amended DMR has been resubmitted for February 2005 with the
missing TRC values, which was found on 2/28/2005 in the log book. Amended DMR
was faxed to Ms. Hood and original amendment sent to Raleigh. A copy of the sludge
management plan will accompany this letter and be sent to Maureen Crawford.
If you have any further questions or require additional information feel free to contact me
at 704-813-6881.
Sincerel ,
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Byron Burchell/ORC
BB/dn

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Ms. Maureen Crawford
NC DENR—Division of Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Subject: Sludge Management Plan
Permit Number NC0069175
Ridge Community Sewer Assoc.
Gaston County
Dear Ms. Crawford:
The sludge management plan is as follows: Solids from this system are collected in an
8,000 gallon septic tank and is pumped annually or as needed by Stanley Septic Service
and ultimately disposed of at Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Charlotte,NC
or Cramerton Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cramerton,NC. Solids accumulation on
the filter beds are raked off and sent to the landfill according to state regulations.
If any further information or assistance is needed please feel free to contact me at 704-
813-6881.
Sincerely, ,,
Byron Burchell/ORC �7 L 0')
BB/dn

VAT
William G.Ross Jr.Secrtary
0 North Carolina Deportment of Environment and Natural Resources
�i Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
co - Division of Water Quality
J
Q -� Colccn H.Sullins,Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 30,2004
CM#7003 1680 0004 0876 0028
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT RE VESTED
Mr. Lawrence Hay Sewer Association
Ridge Community
•
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,NC 28052
Subject: Notice of Violation
NCGS 143-215.1(a)
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
NOV-2004-PC-0099
Gaston County,NC
Dear Mr.Hayes:
•
a copyof the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report ove of this
Enclosed is on June 30,2004 by Mr. Barry
Operator-in-Responsibleor the
Charge of our findings by
inspection conducted at the subject facility ,
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Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Notice of Violation
Page Two
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Love or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
r\ D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
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United Slates Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington.D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance lns_pection Reps Approval expires B-31-96
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 Li 2 U , 31 Ncont:'t775 111 12I o4.•n� n 117 18U 19U 2011
Remarks
211 I I I I I I 1 1 l 1 1 1 1 1 111 11 I l l 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 111 l 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 I I 1166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -Reserved
67 I 3.0 169 701 J 71 1 2 1 72 LI 731 I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:40 AM 04/06/30 02.`0' 1
Ridge Community WWTP
316 South Marietta Road Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Gastonia NC 28052 12:30 PM 0-1'0;:'30 t..5;06 31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Byron K Burchell/ORC/704-813-3500/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Lawrence Hayes,106 Rd:. Cir Gastonia NC 28052r,. te`
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
II Permit II Flow Measurement 111 Operations&Maintenance • Records/Reports
II Self-Monitoring Program 111 Sludge Handling Disposal II Facility Site Review II Effluent/Receiving Waters
■ Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Barry 7 ove MRC WQ/!70:-c63-169_.'704 563-604C
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridoeman 7••-- c_ -_-- =_:-c0-..
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.

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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
31 NC009175 111 12 04.'06/30 117 18 Li
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Effluent Sampling Continued
DMR's were reviewed for the period of April :1003 through March 2004. Monitor in9 violations are .as IOS :pwa-:
-Effluent temperature was not monitored daily timer .in April , 3 in May, 2 in June, 1z in
July, once in September, 11 in November, and once in December 2003.
-Total residual chlorine was monitored only once the weeks of May 4-10, 11-17, July 27-August 2,
August 3-9, and September 21-27, 2003, and January 18-24, 2004.
-pH was not monitored for the month of November 2003.
-In April 2003 both pH samples were collected within a period of less than ten days. Twice per
month sampling requires a 10 day interval between the collection of the samples.
-In July 2003 BOD, NH3, TSR, and Fecal Coliform were collected with less than a ten day interval
between collection of samples.
The February 2004 DMR was not on file in this Office. The ORC stated that only one copy had been sent in. The
permit requires that the DMR be signed and submitted in duplicate. The ORC said he would resubmit the DMR.
Two limit violations were reported during the review period. Those limit violations are as follows:
-A monthly average NH3 violation was reported for the month of April 2003. This violation has
been previously assessed.
-A monthly average NH3 violation was reported Lor the month of June 2003. This was previously
addressed in a Notice of Violation from this Office.

Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community Sewer Association-Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/30/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
permit Yea Ne NA NF
. (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittce submitted a new application? 0 0 IN 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? • 0 0 0
Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 • 0 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • 0 0 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NF
Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks,pits,or wells? 11000
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • 0 0 0
Comment:
YPa No NA NF
PisinfQction
Type of system? t c`
Are cylinders secured adequately? 0 0 • 0
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? 0 0 • 0
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ❑ 0 • 0
Is ventilation equipment operational? 0 0 • 0
Is ventilation equipment properly located? 00110
Is SCBA equipment available on site? 00110
Is SCBA equipment operational? ❑ 0 • 0
Is staff trained is operating SCBA equipment? 00 . 0
Is staff trained in emergency procedures? 00 . 0
Is an evacuation plan in place? 0 0 • 0
Are tablet chlorinators operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size an type? • 0 0
Number of tubes in use? 1
(Sodium Hypochlorite)Is pump feed system operational? 00110
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate?(free of leaks/open drains) 0 0 • 0
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 11000
Is there adequate detention time • 0 0 0
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? a ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Seotic Tank Yes No NA NP
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visual alarm operational? 00110
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? • 0 0 0
Is the distribution box level and watertight? 0 0 NI 0
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? 0 0 0 •
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? 00110
Comment:The septic tank was last pumped out in February 2004. The ORC stated that they intend to pump the septic
tank twice a year.
Sand Filters(Low rate) Yea No NA NF
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? 0 0 a 0
Is the distribution box level and watertight? a ❑ ❑ 0
Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 • 0 0

Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community Sewer Association- Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/30/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
,Sand Filters(Low rate) Yes No NA NF
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated al a valid ratio? 0 0 • 0
Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 • 0 0
Comment:New sand is needed to reduce ponding. The lower sand filter was mostly covered with algae. Water was
pending along one side and at the distribution box to the extent that tadpoles were present in the water. The permit
requires that the facility be properly operated and maintained at all times. The permittee is seeking grant money to
upgrade the plant(rebuild distribution boxes and replace sand).
Yes No NA NF
I ahoratnpr
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ❑ a ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? R ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility using a contract lab? • 0 0 0
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? a ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? • ❑ 0 0
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0011
❑
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+l-1.0 degrees? 00110
Comment:The ORC was not certified to do field parameters at the time of the inspection. He was in the process of
getting certified.
Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NF
Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 • 0 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 • ❑
Is flow meter operating properly? 0 0 • ❑
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • ❑
Comment:Effluent flow is measured instantaneously by a dose counter.
Record Keening Yes No NA NF
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 .100
Is all required information readily available,complete and current? 0 • ❑ 0
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab.reg.required 5 years)? 0 0 0 •
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ' .1000
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include: 0 • 0 0
Dates,times and location of sampling •
Name of individual performing the sampling •
Results of analysis and calibration •
Dates of analysis U
Name of person performing analyses •
Transported COCs •
Plant records are adequate,available and include ❑ a ❑ ❑
O&M Manual Cl
As built Engineering drawings ❑
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs ❑
Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? a ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users? 0 0 0 •
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 00 . 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 0 MI 0 0
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 ❑ 0
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • 0 0 -0

Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community Sewer Association- Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/30/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keening Yes Nr+ NA NF
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • 0 0 0
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit? 5 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for example:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids,DO,Sludge ❑ ❑ • ❑
Judge,pH,and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 0 •
Comment:The current ORC has been operating the plant since January 2004. All records maintained by the previous
ORC were still in his possession and not available for review. The permittee is required to maintain copies of all
records for 3 years and sludge records for 5 years. The ORC had lost his log book just a few days previous to the
inspection,so it was not available for review.
Fffbtent Sampling. Yes No NA NF
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ 0 • 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? III 0 0 0
Is proper volume collected? • 0 ❑ 0
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 • 0
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? 1. 000
Comment:Please refer to the Summary Section in regard to monitoring and limit violations.
j.Jostream/flownstream Samolina Yes Nn NA NF
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type,and sampling location)? 0 • 0 0
Comment:No upstream/downstream sampling data was submitted for the month of October 2003. The
upstream/downstream form was not included with the DMR.
Fffhtent Pine Yes. Nn NA NP
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials? • ❑ 0 0
Are the receiving waters free of solids/debris? 5 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? 5 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? • 0 0 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 00110
Comment:The receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.

Mr.Richard Bridgeman
Div.of Water Quality �
Mooresville Regional Office \ ' AN I 8 `,
919 North Main Street
Mooresville,NC 28115
Subject: Response to Compliance Evalution
Ridge Community Sewer
NPDES Permit No.NC00691751"3 a _ s
Dear Mr.Bridgeman,
In response to the compliance evaluation that was conducted by Barry Love on June 30,2004.I
have a brief explanation for each item starting with Section C and under Section D: Summary of Findings.
Attempts are being made to contact the previous ORC for the information and the return of the operator log
books and records.Amendments will be submitted in duplicate.
Operations&Maint.:
Laboratory:
Application for Field Parameters Certification is in Progress.
Record Keeping:
Attempts are being made to collect the records and ORC visitation log book from previous ORC.
New logs have been made from Feb.-Current with newly constructed data sheets.
Upstream/Downstream Sampling
Attempts are being made to contact previous ORC to collect this information.
Section D Summary of Findings: •
Attempts are being made to collect this information from previous ORC.Records and ORC
visitation log books are still in his possession. Also Feb/04 DMR will be resubmitted.
After discussion with Barry Love,it was concluded that my printed name,signature and the
permittee's address will be proper information on the back of the DMR.New copy of Signatory Authority
will be submitted. I appreciate the helpful advise by Mr.Love on reconstructing my log book.after a year it
was hard to remember all the proper sequence of information.
Any further questions or information needed,I can be contacted at 704-867-0753
or 704-813-6881 cell.
Sincerely,
Byron K.Burchell

7> -71 Michael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
QG North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Cq Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
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February 12, 2008
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SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment NC DENR MRO
Ridge Community WWTP NAIn Surface Water Protection
Permit Number:NC0069175
Case Number: LM-2008-0001
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Stover:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 1767 in the amount of$433.89 received
from you dated February 8,2008. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility,and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations,or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert L. Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext. 547.
Sincerely,
Aligt:/1,CL
Dina Sprinkle
cc: Enforcement File#: LM-2008-0001
ANINFINgoreAle Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
Nam` Carolina
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. Q North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource
fi)- r Coleen Sullins.Director
S Division of Water Quality
January 31,2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2760 0001 8497 6127
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community System
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,North Carolina 28052
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Gaston County
Case No.LM-2008-0001
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $433.89 ($350.00 civil penalty+$83.89 enforcement costs)against Ridge Community.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data reported for July 2007. This review his shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NCO069175. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Ridge Community violated
the terms,conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NCOO69175 and North Carolina
General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I,Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Ridge Community:
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 E.Center Ave.Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

$ 0 For 2 of the two (2)violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0069175,by
failing to monitor for total residual chlorine in
violation of permit conditions.
$ 0 For 2 of the two (2)violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0069175,by
failing to monitor for temperature in violation of
permit conditions.
$ 0 For 1 of the one violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0069175, by
failing to monitor for flow in violation of permit
conditions.
$ 0 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0069175,by
failing to monitor for dissolved oxygen in violation
of permit conditions.
$ 0 For 2 of the two(2)violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0069175,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily minimum effluent limit
for dissolved oxygen.
$ 100.00 For 1_of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0069175,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for ammonia nitrogen.
$ 250.00 For 1 of the one(1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0069175,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for ammonia nitrogen.
$ 350.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 83.89 Enforcement costs.
$ 433.89 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health,or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources(do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a

stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment,and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
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In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts"form
within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you

must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30)days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one(1)copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter)on the
petition.
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Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30)days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp(not a postmark),will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature,not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then
you may wish to consider applyingfor a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.

(Date) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO.LM-2008-0001
Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 7/1-7/2007 TRC none monitor 2X week
001 7/1-7/2007 Temperature none monitor 2X week
001 7/1-7/2007 Flow none monitor weekly
001 7/1-7/2007 Dissolved Oxygen none monitor weekly
001 7/16/2007 Dissolved Oxygen 5.7 mg/I 6.0 mg/1 daily minimum
001 7/31/2007 Dissolved Oxygen 4.1 mg/1 6.0 mg/1 daily minimum
001 7/24/2007 Ammonia Nitrogen * 29.0 mg/1 10 mg/I daily maximum
001 7/2007 Ammonia Nitrogen * 16.5 mg/1 2.0 mg/1 monthly average
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
RIDGE COMMUNITY ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO.NC0069175 )
FILE NO. LM-2008-0001
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$ 433.89 for violation(s)as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated January 31,2008,the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties,does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of ,2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LM-2008-0001
Assessed Party: Ridge Community
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0069175
Amount Assessed: $433.89
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 ofFacts"
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 (Le., 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(Le., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: Ridge Community
Facility: Ridge Community WWTP
County: Gaston
Case Number: LM-2008-0001
Permit Number: NC0069175
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health,or to private property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented;however,ammonia nitrogen concentrations in excess of permit
limits may cause in-stream toxicity,lower dissolved oxygen levels,and nutrient enrichment in the
receiving stream.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violations occurred during the month of July 2007. Permit parameters total residual chlorine,
temperature,flow and dissolved oxygen were not reported during the period of July 1-11,2007.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effect on ground water or air quality are expected;however, surface water may have been
impacted by the discharge. Ammonia nitrogen discharged in excess of permit limits may be
predicted to cause toxicity, lowered dissolved oxygen levels,and nutrient enrichment in the
receiving stream.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money appears to have been saved. Monitoring violations occurred because the contract
operator abandoned the facility without the knowledge of the Pennittee. The Permittee hired
another contract operator when it was discovered that the previous operator had not been properly
monitoring the site.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful nor 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
The previous ORC abandoned the facility in May 2007. No monitoring was performed in June
2007 and part of July 2007. The Permittee hired a new contract operator in a timely manner after
discovering the previous operator had abandoned the system. No enforcement cases have been
taken against the facility in the previous 12-month period.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville Regional Office was$83.89.
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Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 12/07/07 Page: 6 of 13
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CERI IFIED LABORATORY(1)_ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SOLUTIONS_CERTIFICATION NO. 600_
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OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE(ORC) KEN DEAVER GRADE II CERTIFICATION NO. 27295
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DWQ Form MR-1(11/04)

Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
•
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
(including weekly averages,if applicable)
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements X
Noncompliant
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.
If the facility is noncompliant,please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time-table for
improvements to be made as required by Part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
"I certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the
information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed 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."
Ridge Mill Community System
Permittee (Please print or type)
J�^' 4ik/,y�,A // Cc;lgty ti
i of Permittee** Date J
Ridge Mill Community System (Required unless submitted electronically)
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,NC 28052
Permittee Address Phone Number e-mail address Permit Expiration Date
704-865-0555 8/31/2010
ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
Certified Laboratory(2) Kace Environmental,Inc Certification No. 5424
Certified Laboratory(3) Certification No.
Certified Laboratory(4) Certification No.
Certified Laboratory(5) Certification No.
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at(919)733-5083 or by visiting the Surface
Water Protection Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wqs and linking to the unit's information pages.
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
• No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and,as a result,there are no data to be
entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period.
* ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
* *Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee,then the delegation of the signatory authority must be on Page 2

8/21/07
The Ridge Community System did not have an ORC for approximately two months. The
new ORC started on July 12, 2007. The ORC is currently assessing the operating
conditions of the plant and making corrective actions as needed. This is a simple septic
tank and sand filter plant. I am concerned this plant may not be able to meet these
strin ent limits with the limited facilities available.
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ORC Ridge Mill Community System

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Annual Wastewater Treatment System Performance
Report
For
Ridge Community WWTP RE vE E
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For the Operating Period
January through December, 2007
NC DENR MRO
DWQ-Surface Water Protectio
Preface
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 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: Ridge Community WWTP
Responsible Entity: Ridge Community Sewer Association
Person(s) in Charge/Contact: Kace Environmental Inc.,
Operator of Responsible Charge(ORC)—Assumed
Noperations July 2007
Applicable Permits: NPDES #NC0069175
Description of Treatment Process and Facilities Served:
Treatment Process - The treatment facilities consist of a 0.01 MGD wastewater
treatment system with the following components: Septic/dosing tank,
Distribution box,two surface sand filter beds and a chlorine contact chamber with
tablet chlorination. This system is discharged into an unnamed tributary to
Blackwood Creed, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin.
Facilities Served—The system serves the residential area known as Ridge
Community.
II. Performance
Monthly operating parameters are as follows:
January -June Unknown, no information on file.
KACE Environmental Inc. assumed ORC responsibilities in July 2007
July— Noncompliant—New ORC began 7/12/2007. No DMR
Information from July 1 — 12t.
August— Noncompliant—Plant recovering from period of time with no
Operator and is not capable of meeting low limits.
September— Noncompliant—Plant recovering from period of time with no
operator and is not capable of meeting low limits.
October— Noncompliant—Plant is not capable of meeting low limits.
November— Noncompliant—Plant is not capable of meeting low limits
December— Noncompliant—Plant is not capable of meeting low limits.

III. Notification
A copy of this report is also available to interested persons from the offices of:
Ridge Community Sewer
3603 Little Mountain Rd.
Gastonia,NC 28056
As required,three copies of this report are being provided to NCDEHNR.
Readers who have a question or desire detailed information are invited to contact
Ridge Community Sewer Association.
IV. Certification
I certify that under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge.
4/f.44)‘ siipliA-..i ?Hoe
Ken Deaver Date
Kace Environmental, Inc.
This report prepared by:
Kace Environmental, Inc.
PO Box 63
Rutherfordton,NC 28139
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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KACE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
PO Box 63 Phone [phone]
Rutherfordton,NC 28139 Fax [phone]
January 9, 2008 RECFIVE" D
Mrs. Marcia Allocco
Division of Water Quality
610 East Center Ave.
Suite 301 NC DENR MR0
Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 DWQ-Surface Water Protection
Re: Notice of Violation
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit#NC0069175
Dear Mrs. Allocca:
The above referenced notice from Mr. Robert B. Krebs dated December 21, 2007 has been sent
to us for a response.
Outlined below is the response following your page #s as included in the Water Compliance
Inspection Report of December 11, 2007.
Page 2 Kace Environmental, Inc. assumed duties as ORC of this facility on
July 12, 2007. The previous ORC, Mr. David Abernethy, can not be located at
this time.
Kace will more closely monitor the DMRs prior to submittal to insure there are no
omissions of data or miscalculations.
Written authorization has been requested from the owner and will be submitted to
the appropriate office of DWQ when obtained.
Page 3- The tablet feeder for the dechlorination unit was installed at this facility at the
time Kace assumed the ORC duties. We were unaware the Authorization to
Construct was never filed with DWQ. Mr. Hayes explained that Mr. Abernethy
was contracted and paid for this service. Please advise if we need to do this now?
Page 4- As stated earlier, Mr. Abernethy was paid for the work to be done in the months
of the missing data. Apparently no samples were taken during this time.
The facility is a grade I plant with no power. There is no way to increase DO at
this plant.

As stated earlier this is a grade I plant with ability to make adjustments in
treatment. The ORC is adding bicarb and soda ash to insure proper Ph and
hopefully improve treatment.
The calibration times are recorded in a master log for all field lab equipment on
the date it is used.
Sample time for the upstream and downstream are now being recorded as the
actual time of the analysis.
Pages- Previous ORC can not be located to obtain data prior to 7/12/07.
The owner has been instructed as to necessity of keeping the sand beds raked and
free of vegetation.
The owner has been instructed in the necessity of keeping the septic tank in good
repair.
Kace is currently seeking prices to rebuild the sand beds and will report our
finding to the owner as soon as possible.
Page 6- Kace is attempting to remedy the dusting of dechlor material.
The owners of this facility have been attempting to eliminate this discharge. They have made
inquiries to the City of Gastonia to interconnect. However, at this time the funds are not available
to make this happen. This is a very small community with a very limited budget. I understand
this plant was deeded to the owners when a mill closed down and these people had no choice but
to do the best they could with little or no knowledge and practically no monies available to
operate the WWTP. Any help you may provide them in eliminating this discharge will be
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ken Deaver
CC: Lawrence Hayes

t:OV "� '' Michael F.Easley,Governor (�
7 William G.Ross Jr.,Secret '�°i
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource IVY
Coleen H.Sullins.Director
Division of Water Quality
•
December 21, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7007 0710 0005 2882 0250
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,North Carolina 28052
Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of
Recommendation for Enforcement
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Gaston County,N.C.
Tracking#:NOV-2007-PC-0839
Dear Mr. Hayes:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on December 11, 2007 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please advise the facility's
Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation(NOV)and Notice of Recommendation for
Enforcement(NRE)due to the failure to maintain the permit-required documentation and the continued
failures to provide the proper operation and maintenance in violation of the subject NPDES Permit and
North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1, as detailed in the Record Keeping,Operations &
Maintenance, Septic Tank,and Sand Filter(Low Rate) sections of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S.
143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars($25,000.00)per violation, per
day, may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions,or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by January 11,2008, addressing
the above-noted violations in the attached report. In responding to the violations,please address your
comments to the attention of Mrs. Marcia Allocco. Please be advised that the permittee is responsible for
ensuring the facility is staffed with a properly designated ORC and Backup ORC. In addition,the
permittee must ensure the ORC and Backup ORC are kept current in the Division's files. Please complete
and mail the attached ORC Designation Form to the listed address and attach a copy to this response.
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NCDENR ,vatura!!y
Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.org 610 East Center Ave,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Page Two
December 21, 2007
This letter is also to advise you that this Office is considering sending a recommendation for
enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality for the continued violations of G.S.
143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0069175. If you have an explanation for the violations that you
wish to present,please include it in the requested response. Your explanation will be reviewed and if an
enforcement action is still deemed appropriate,your explanation will be forwarded to the Director along
with the enforcement package for his consideration.
The report should be self-explanatory;however, should you have any questions concerning this
report,please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Allocco,Mr. Bell, or me at(704)663-1699.
Sincerely,
/2-1 6 4_
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Ken Deaver,Kace Environmental,Inc.
Gaston County Health Department

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
V 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 JI 2 L! 31 NC0069175 111 121 07/12/11 117 18U 19L 20J
Remarks
211111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11111111IIIIIIIIIIIIII166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---Reserved
671 1.5 169 ��70I 3 I 711211 N 72I I 73l 174 75I I I I I I I 180
!! Section B: Facility Data ��----��
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date• Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:18 AM 07/12/11 05/10/01
Ridge Community WWTP
316 S Marietta Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Gastonia NC 28052 12:00 PM 07/12/11 10/08/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Kenneth M Deaver/ORC/828-289-9380/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Lawrence Hayes,106 Ridge Cir Gastonia NC 28052/// No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
mi Permit Flow Measurement a Operations&Maintenance •Records/Reports
Self-Monitoring Program a Sludge Handling Disposal la Facility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell ti/,y1 MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ / /0 7
Sig ature of Management Q A Rev' wer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Marcia locco MRO WQ//704-235-2204/
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont. ) 1
3, NC0069175 I11 121 07/12/11 17 18'_'
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheetsof narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SECTION cont'd:
The following discrepancies were noted during the review of the facility's self-monitoring program:
- No permittee signature page was attached to the January 07 DMR.
-the incorrect compliance status was checked for the February 07 DMR (Noncompliant should have been
checked).
-the "<" symbol was not included on one effluent TRC value and two effluent fecal coliform values in July 07
and one effluent fecal coliform value in August 07.
-the monthly averages were not calculated correctly on several occassions.
- no written authorization has been submitted to DWQ by the permittee that delegates the authority to sign
DMRs to the ORC.
The permittee has not properly maintained all records required by the Permit including
visitation/maintenance log books, DMRs, laboratory analyses, and chain of custody forms. The current
ORC/operations firm (as of 7/12/07) is documenting the visitations and maintenance activities performed at
the facility in a log that is kept on-site.
Page# 2

Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community WWfP
Inspection Date: 12/11/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? • ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 0 • 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility has installed a tablet type dechlorination system to comply with
a 17 ug/I effluent TRC limit effective 4/1/07; however, no application for an Authorization
to Construct (ATC)was submitted and approved prior to the installation of this treatment
unit as required by G.S. 143-215.1. Note: DWQ/MRO's previous compliance
evaluation inspection performed on 1/4/07 discussed the the application process for the
construction/installation of a dechlorination unit and the website address to obtain all
relevant information (including ATC application and guidance).
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 • 0 0
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ■ 0 0
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ■ 0 0
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain-of-custody complete? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates,times and location of sampling •
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration •
Dates of analysis •
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 000111
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ ❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 0 • 0
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 0 •
Page# 3

Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community VVWTP
Inspection Date: 12/11/2007 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Comment: DMRs were reviewed for the period October 06 through August 07. DWQ
has never received the April 07, May 07, and June 07 DMRs. The facility failed to
achieve the minimum dissolved oxygen permit limit in October 07 (1 violation), July 07
(2 violations), and August 07 (3 violations). A daily maximum effluent BOD violation
was reported in February 07*. A daily maximum and monthly average effluent ammonia
violations were reported in July 07. Note: *denotes violation was previously addressed
by the issuance of an NOV. The remaining violations will also be separately addressed
by the issuances of either NOVs or NOV/civil penalty assessments. See"Summary"
Section for additional comments.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 0 0 ■ 0
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: The current ORC/operations firm (as of 7/12/07) performs the on-site field
analyses under the Kace Environmental, Inc.'s laboratory certification (#5424). The
facility staff must ensure the calibration times are documented for the pH, dissolved
oxygen, and TRC meters. The DWQ staff determined that the previous contract
operations firm performed field analyses (following 2/5/07) without a valid laboratory
certification as required by 15A NCAC 2H. 0804.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 ■ 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? 00 . 0
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? 00110
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Upstream/Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ 0 0 0
Comment: The July 07 and August 07 DMRs reported the same upstream and
downstream sampling times on several occassions. The facility staff must ensure all
upstream and downstream times are accurately reported on future DMRs.
Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community VVWTP
Inspection Date: 12/11/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids,pH, DO, Sludge 0 0 ■ 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility was in poor condition and was not being properly operated and
maintained (See following Sections). In addition, the facility was not visited by an
appropriately certified ORC and/or Backup ORC for several months.
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visual alarm operational? 0 0 ■ 0
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ 0
Comment: The septic tank's concrete structure adjacent to the lid was severely
deteriorated. These deteriorated sections were detached from the lid and have the
potential to allow stormwater to flow into the septic tank. The ORC and staff have
initiated sodium bicarbonate additions into the septic tank.
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the distribution box level and watertight? 0 ■ 0 0
Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ■ 0 0
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? 0 0 • 0
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ■ 0 0
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: The on-line sandbed was dosing at the time of the inspection. The
sandbed appeared to be in poor condition with excessive solids and vegetation being
observed throughout the entire sandbed. The sand appeared dark brown "spent"due to
the inadequate removal of solids and vegetation. Severe ponding on the sandbed was
observed and leakages were observed at the junction of the distribution box and lateral
distribution system. The sand had not been raked and the wastewater was not being
evenly distributed throughout the sandbed. The off-line sandbed also appeared to be in
poor condition with severe accumulations of solids and vegetation. These sandbeds
are periodically alternated. Note: The poor condition of the sandbeds was cited in the
previous compliance evaluation inspection performed by DWQ/MRO staff on 1/4/07.
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community W.NTP
Inspection Date: 12/11/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? 0 0 0 •
Comment:
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system? Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? 11000
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 0 ■ 0
#Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
Comment:
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 ■ 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 00 . 0
Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 ■ 0
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: Instantaneous effluent flows are measured by the bucket and stop watch
method.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: The effluent appeared slightly turbid with no foam. The receiving stream
contained a "dusting" of fine particulates from the tablet dechlorination unit. The facility
staff must ensure the small particulates from the dechlorination unit are prevented from
entering the receiving stream.
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Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip: - Phone#: ( )
Signature: Date:
Facility Name: Permit#:
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
Facility Type&Grade:
Type Grade Type Grade
Biological WWTP Surface Irrigation N/A
Physical/Chemical Land Application N/A
Collection System
Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: Work Phone#: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted.I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0204 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge(BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: Work Phone#: ( )
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Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted.I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1618
Fax:[phone]
(See next page for designation of additional back-up operators.Designation of more than one back-up operator is optional.)
Revised 8-2007

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Additional Back-up ORC designations
Facility Name: Permit#:
Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge(BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: Work Phone#: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted.I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge(BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: Work Phone#: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted.I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge(BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: Work Phone#: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted.I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge(BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: Work Phone#: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted.I understand and will abide by
the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0205 and failing to do so can
result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Revised 8-2007

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Michael F. Easley,Governor William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Mary Penny Thompson,General Counsel
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28052
Subject:Receipt of Payment NC DENR MRO
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County: Gaston
Penalty Investigative Cost Total Penalties Amount Paid
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Lawrence Hayes:
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Environment and Natural Resources,the Division of Water Quality,received your payment in full for
check 1760 in the amount of$1100.00. If you have any questions,please contact Linwood Cox at
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Payment
Fee Type Check Number Case Number Received payor Account Cost Center Company Amount County NC Statute Number
Enforcement Coats 31491 CV-2007-0001 10/08/2007 Faw C J 435400 18308301 1601 8517.00 143-215.1(a)(8)
Civil Penalties 31491 CV-2007-0001 10/08/2007 Faw C J 435500028 18308301 1801 $4,000.00 143-215.1(a)(8)
Enforcement Costs 1780 LR-2007-0019 10/08/2007 Ridge Community Sewer Association 435400 18308301 1801 $100.00 Gaston 143-215.1(a)(8)
Civil Penalties 1780 LR-2007-0019 10/08/2007 Ridge Community SWAN Assoclation 435500028 18306301 1801 $1,000.00 Gaston 143-215.1(8)(8)
Enforcement Costs 024914 LV-2007-0279 10/08/2007 Town of Pittsboro 435400 18308301 1801 $43.87 Chatham 143-215.1(a)(8)
Civil Penalties 024914 LV-2007-0279 10/08/2007 Town of Plttsboro 435500028 18308301 1801 $1,750.00 Chatham 143-215.1(8)(8)
Total Amount: $7,410.87
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F.Easley,Governor William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Mary Penny Thompson,General Counsel
September 11,2007
Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Ridge Community WWTP
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,N.C.28052
Subject:Receipt of Payment
Case No:LV 2006-0440,LV-2006-0311 -V-2005-0471,LV-2005-0442,
LV-2005-0410
County: Gaston
Lawrence Hayes:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that on August 20,2007 The North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources,the Division of Water Quality,received your payment in full for
check number 1757 in the amount of$3263.07. If you have any questions,please contact Linwood
Cox at(919)715-2946.
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Q Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
September 14, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 0001 3494 8285
Mr. Neal Stover, Owner
Ridge Community Sewer Association
3611 Little Moutain Road
Gastonia,NC 28054
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
• Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Ridge Community Sewer Association WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2006-0356
Dear Mr. Stover:
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This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1,025.15 ($945.00 civil penalty+ $80.15 enforcement costs) against the Ridge Community
Sewer Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data from May 2006. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0069175. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Ridge Community
Sewer Association violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0069175 and North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Ridge Community Sewer Association:
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$ 270.00 For 2 of the two (2)violation(s) of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for BOD.
$ 337.50 For 1 of the one(1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for Ammonia nitrogen.
$ 337.50 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BOO.
$ 945.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 80.15 Enforcement costs.
$ 1,025.15 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:

Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty

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Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark),will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
(Date) D. Rex Gleam.n, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
MA

ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2006-0356
Pipe No. Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 BOD *15.5 mg/1 7.5 mg/1 (Daily maximum)
001 BOD *22 mg/1 7.5 mg/1 (Daily maximum)
001 BOD *18.75 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 (Monthly average)
001 Ammonia nitrogen *8.36 mg/1 2.0 mg/1 (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
RIDGE COMMUNITY SEWER ASSN. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0069175 )
FILE NO. LV-2006-0356
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$1,025.15 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 14,2006, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2006
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2006-0356
Assessed Party: Ridge Community Sewer Association
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0069175
Amount Assessed: $1,025.15
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F.Easley,Governor William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Mary Penny Thompson,General Counsel
September 11,2007
Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Ridge Community WWTP
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,N.C.28052
Subject:Receipt of Payment
Case No:LV-2006-0440,LV-2006-0376,LV-2006-035 LV-2005-0442,
LV-2005-0410
County: Gaston
Lawrence Hayes:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that on August 20,2007 The North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources,the Division of Water Quality,received your payment in full for
check number 1757 in the amount of$3263.07. If you have any questions,please contact Linwood
Cox at(919) 715-2946.
RECEIVED
Sincerely, SEP 1 8
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Linwood Cox Business Officer DWQ-Surface Water Protection
Collections Department
1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601 One
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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
December 13, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Lawrence Hayes 7003 2260 0001 3492 7501
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,NC 28052-6792
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Case No. LV-2005-0471
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $397.54 ($312.50 civil penalty+$85.04 enforcement costs) against the Ridge Community
Sewer Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report(DMR) submitted by the Ridge Community Sewer Association for
the month of August 2005. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NC0069175. The violations are summarized
in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Ridge Community
Sewer Association violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0069175 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Ridge Community Sewer Association:
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 One
Phone: [phone]/Fax:[phone]/Internet:h2o.enr.state.nc.us North Carolliina
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled/10% NaturallyPost Consumer Paper

$ 312.50 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for Ammonia Nitrogen.
$ 312.50 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs
$ 397.54 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR

2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:

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Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter •
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.

Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Surface
Water Protection Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
(Date) D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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Attachment A
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Case Number LV-2005-0471
Limit Violations, August 2005
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Ammonia Nitrogen 4.8 * 2.0 mg/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Gaston
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Ridge Community Sewer Association )
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PERMIT NO. NC0069175 ) FILE NO. LV-2005-0471
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $397.54 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated December 13,2005,the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2005
BY
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2005-0471
Assessed Party: Ridge Community Sewer Association
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0069175
County: Gaston
Amount Assessed: $397.54
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
" Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form to request
remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your
request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission.
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner(the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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NPDES Permit No.: NC0069175 Discharge(No 1 Month: .AUGUST Year: 2005 _
Facility Name: RIDGE COMMUNIT` Class: 1 County: GASTON `# ,
Operator in Responsible Charge: BYRON BU ELL Grade.WW 2 Phone 704-81
Certified Laboratory(1): WATER TECH LA (2)
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1617 Mail Service Center accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge
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During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
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specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
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Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location1
Average Maximum Frequency -
Flow 0.01 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
BOD,5-day(20°C) 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1 —October 31)
BOD,5-day(20°C) 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1 —March 31)
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NH3 as N 2.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
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2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley,Governor William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
September 11,2007
Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Ridge Community WWTP
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,N.C. 28052
Subject: Receipt of Payment
Case No: LV-2006-0440,LV-2006-0376,LV-2006-0356,LV-2005-047
LV-2005-0410
County: Gaston
Lawrence Hayes:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that on August 20,2007 The North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources,the Division of Water Quality,received your payment in full for
check number 1757 in the amount of$3263.07. If you have any questions,please contact Linwood
Cox at(919) 715-2946.
RECEIVED
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Sincerely,
NC DENR MRO
WQ-Surface Water Protection
Linwood Cox D
Business Officer
Collections Department
1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601 One
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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
November 17, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7003 2260 0001 3492 7327
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia, NC 28052-6792
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Case No. LV-2005-0442
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $435.04 ($350.00 civil penalty+ $85.04 enforcement costs) against the Ridge Community
Sewer Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the Ridge Community Sewer Association for
the month of July 2005. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0069175. The violations are summarized
in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Ridge Community
Sewer Association violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0069175 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Ridge Community Sewer Association:
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 One
Phone: [phone]/Fax:[phone]/Internet:h2o.enr.state.nc.us NorthCarolina
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer Paper Naturally

$ 250.00 For 1 of the one (1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 100.00 For . 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 350.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs.
$ 435.04 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money sa'ed by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.

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In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
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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 original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

I.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Surface
Water Protection Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
(Date) D. Rex eason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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Attachment A
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Case Number LV-2005-0442
Limit Violations,June 2005
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 6.3 * 5.0 mg/L
Daily Maximum Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 10.5 * 7.5 mg/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Gaston
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Ridge Community Sewer Association )
)
PERMIT NO. NC0069175 ) FILE NO. LV-2005-0442
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $435.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 17, 2005,the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2005
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2005-0442
Assessed Party: Ridge Community Sewer Association
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0069175
County: Gaston
Amount Assessed: $435.04
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
" Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form to request
remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your
request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission.
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner(the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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NPDES Permit No.: NC0069175 Discharge No.: 1 Month:JULY Year: 2005 i . ...
Facility Name RIDGE COM SEWEI / Class: 1 County: GASTON
Operator in Responsible Charge: BYRON B HELL Grade.WW2 Phone: [phone]
Certified Laboratory(1): WATER TEI4H LABS (2)
Change in ORC: No Person Collecting Samples: BYRON BURCHELL
Mail Original and One Copy to: X
Attn:Central Files (Signet r f Operator in Responsible Charge)
Div.Of Water Quality By this signature, I certify that this report is
1617 Mail Service Center accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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19 0830 0.5 Y 27.0
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21 0800 0.5 Y 28.0
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MAXIMUM 0.0070 28.0 6.8 0 10.5 1.8 29.0 132 6.4
MINIMUM 0.0040 23.0 6.6 0 2.0 0.5 2.0 75 6.2
Comp.(C)/Grab(G)
Monthly limit 0.0100 <.01 5.0 2.0 30.0 200 >6
Daily Maximum 7.5 45.0 400

Futility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All imiatiori tit,data and sampling iteeluenctes meet permit requirements r2
(lirnpli<utt
AU illonitornl_, data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
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t the facility is n1+110,111pIlaill, pied se Cotlimem. on Corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, i!peratiel11, maintenance, etc..
end a ante-table for ini}irtiveme is to he made.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
vitl} a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on rtty inquiry
4 the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information
ubmiued is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and Complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
ubmitting false information, including the possibility of tines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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)010 Temperature 00550 Oil &Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total
X76 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen {)1(x)2 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver -
3080 Color(Pt-Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen c2 Ch.lorine
)082 Color(ADM!) txk525 Total Kjcidhal 01027 Cadmium 01105 Zinc Chlorine
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)095 Conductivity 0061) Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavaient Chromium tit 147 Total Selenium 7ih80
)300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium Formaldehyde
)31t? E3()U. iltil6 Fecal Coition)) 719t1t) Mercury
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"Totallhentilti. }551 ?Cyiene
Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt
)`I()E) pH 00745 'filial Sul tide 0I042 Copper 3423534481 Toiucn
)530 Total Suspended 04)927 Total Magnesium 01045 iron p 26Toluene
Residue (x)tr29 Total Sodium 01051 Lead 39. 16 MBAS
)545 Settleable Matter tl()94() i'ot.il Chloride 01062 Molybdenuin 5 50050 now
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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location1
Average Maximum Frequency
Flow 0.01 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
BOD,5-day(20°C) 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1 -October 31) Effluent
BOD,5-day(20°C) 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab
(November 1 -March 31) Effluent
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab
mg
/L as N 2.0 m L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1 -October 31) Effluent
NH3 as N 4.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab
(November 1 -March 31) Effluent,
Dissolved Oxygen2 • Weekly Grab
Upstream&Downstream
Fecal Coliform
200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
(geometric mean) Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 2/Week Grab
Daily(°C) Grab Effluent '
Temperature(°C) Weekly Grab Upstream&Downstream
pH3 2/Month Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream =at least 300 feet downstream from the outfall.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F.Easley,Governor William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretay
Mary Penny Thompson,General Counsel
September 11,2007
Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Ridge Community WWTP
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,N.C.28052
Subject:Receipt of Payment
Case No:LV-2006-0440,LV-2006-0376,LV-2006-0356,LV-2005-0471,LV-2005-0442,
County: Gaston
Lawrence Hayes:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that on August 20,2007 The North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources,the Division of Water Quality,received your payment in full for
check number 1757 in the amount of$3263.07. If you have any questions,please contact Linwood
Cox at(919) 715-2946.
RECEIVED
c.P 1 8 2001
Sincerely,
NC DENR MRO
Linwood cox DWO-Surface Water Protection
Business Officer
Collections Department
1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601 One
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] NO Carolina
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
October 14,2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 0001 3492 7076
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,NC 28052-6792
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Case No. LV-2005-0410
Gaston County,NC
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $435.04 ($350.00 civil penalty+$85.04 enforcement costs) against the Ridge Community
Sewer Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report(DMR) submitted by the Ridge Community Sewer Association for
the month of June 2005. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0069175. The violations are summarized
in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that the Ridge Community
Sewer Association violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0069175 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Ridge Community Sewer Association:
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 One
Phone: [phone]/Fax:[phone]/Internet:h2o.enr.state.nc.us NorthCarohna
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer Paper Naturally

$ 250.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 100.00 For 1 of the one(1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 350.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs.
$ 435.04 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c),in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment,and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.

In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts"form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

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Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark),will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature,not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems,and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Surface
Water Protection Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Date) D. Rex G Cason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
RMB

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Attachment A
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Case Number LV-2005-0410
Limit Violations,June 2005
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 6.2 * 5.0 mg/L
Daily Maximum Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 9.5 * 7.5 mg/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Gaston
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Ridge Community Sewer Association )
PERMIT NO. NC0069175 ) FILE NO. LV-2005-0410
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$435.04 for violation(s)as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated October 14,2005,the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2005
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2005-0410
Assessed Party: Ridge Community Sewer Association
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0069175
County: Gaston
Amount Assessed: $435.04
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
" 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 (Le., 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 jayment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (Le., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

Effluent B
NPDES Permit No.: NC0069175 Dischar a No 1 onth:June Year: 2005
Facility Name: RIDGE COM. SEWS Class: 2 County: GASTON
Operator in Responsible Charge: BYRON U CHELL Grade WW2 Phone: [phone]
Certified Laboratory(1): WATER TECH S (2)
Change in ORC: No Person Collecting Samples: BYRON BURCHELL
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Mail Original and One Copy to: X / e--te.'•Q' `
Attn: Central Files (Signa repo perator in Responsible Charge) •
Div. Of Water Quality By this signature, I certify that this report is r 4
1617 Mail Service Center accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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MAXIMUM 0.0060 25.0 6.8 0 9.5 2.5 i 28.0 71 6.8 0.0 0.0 0.0
MINIMUM 0.0040 19.0 6.7 0 2.9 <.5 3.7 37 6.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Comp.(C)/Grab(G)
Monthly limit 0.0100 5.0 2.0 30.0 200 >6 0.0
Daily Maximum 7.5 45.0 400 0.0

1-,IL111l% tii.ttt.h: (Please check one of the following)
ANtnuriiiuring data and sampling Itequencics meet pernut teelutreluCnt., -
C'titrtpUrint
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\Il iuultitorUIg data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements 1112J'loniimiattt
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and a t►nie-tahle fur improvements to he made.
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"I certify,under penalty of law. that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualilied personnel pe ro rl} gather and evaluate the infornation aulndttcd. Based on no/inquiry
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of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the inlorniaticon• the information
submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief. true, accurate,and complete. I am aware that there arc \igniticant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines ante "
d imprisonment for knowing violations.'"
Permit e (Please print or type) -
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Permittee Address
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Phone Number Permit Exp.Date
PARAMETER CODES
!XX)10 Temperature 0)556 Oil &Grease (X)95 t Total Fluoride Nickel
U0076 Turbidity (X)600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 010670 '(xx't) Total e
)X)8t) Color(Pt-Cu) ()6t0 Ammonia Nitrogen 1)1077 Silver Residual
:XX)$2 Color(AIU1�111 t1Ofi25 Total Kjcldha) 01027 Cadmium 01092 Zinc Chlorine
t)t tUS Afununuru Nitrogen
XX)95 Conductivity 0(..)0;0 Nitrates/Nitrite< 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 011-17 Total Selenium 71 , i►
)0300 .BOD5issulvcd Oxygenti� Formaldehyde DiSS U1034 Chromiumi1h16 Fecal Colifunri 719tx) Mercury
tM)hf,5 Total Phosphorous
)0340 COD , 32735 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
tX)7_i) Cyanide (11037 Total Cobalt
104(X) pH 0X)745 Total Sulfide 3235 Toluene
Ultk1� Copper 34481 Toluene
X)530 Total Suspended (X)927 Total Magnesium 01045 Iron
MBAS
Total Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01051 Lead39516 PCBs
�(1?-)5 Settleable Matterix►9t(1 3�)5t,
Chloride 01062 'Molybdenum PCBs
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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,the Perrnittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permitter as
specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly ;Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location.]
Average Maximum Frequency
Flow 0.01 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
BOD,5-day(202C) 5.0 mg/L s 7.5 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1—October 31)
BOD,5-day(202C) 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1—March 31)
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
NH3 as N 2.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1 —October 31) •
NH3 as N 4.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1 —March 31)
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent,
Upstream&Downstream
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
(geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine 2/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature(2C) Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature(2C) Weekly Grab Upstream&Downstream
pH3 2/Month Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream= at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream= at least 300 feet downstream from the outfall.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
September 11,2007
Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Ridge Community WWTP
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,N.C. 28052
Subject: Receipt of Payment
Case NoS0161 LV-2006-0376,LV-2006-0356, LV-2005-0471,LV-2005-0442,
LV-2005-0410
County: Gaston
Lawrence Hayes:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that on August 20,2007 The North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources,the Division of Water Quality, received your payment in full for
check number 1757 in the amount of$3263.07. If you have any questions,please contact Linwood
Cox at(919) 715-2946.
RECEIVED
SEP 1 8 2007
Sincerely, NC DENR MRO
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Linwood Cox
Business Officer
Collections Department
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cft ATFR Michael F.Easley,Governor
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William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
rNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
November 9, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL 7003 2260 0001 3494 8759
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia, NC 28052
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2006-0440
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $552.65 ($472.50 civil penalty+$80.15 enforcement costs) against Ridge Community Sewer
Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data from July 2006. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0069175. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Ridge Community Sewer
Association violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Samar Bou-Ghazale, Acting Surface Water
Protection Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region,hereby make the following civil
penalty assessment against Ridge Community Sewer Association:
ANYonithCarotina
NCDENR Jvaturally
Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.org 610 East Center Ave,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer Paper

$ 135.00 For 1 of the one(1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for BOD.
$ 0.00 For 1 of the one(1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for ammonia-nitrogen.
$ 337.50 For 1 of the one(1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent •
limit for BOD.
$ 472.50 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 80.15 Enforcement costs.
$ - 552.65 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations; •
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:

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Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
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Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty

Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts"form
within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources

1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Water
• Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
///O7//‘
(Date) Samar Bou- azale
Surface Water Protection
Acting Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
MA

ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2006-0440
Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 BOD 14.5 mg/1 * 7.5 mg/1 (Daily maximum)
001 Ammonia-nitrogen 2.26 mg/1 2.0 mg/1 (Monthly average)
001 BOD 7.25 mg/1 * 5.0 mg/1 (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
RIDGE COMMUNITY SEWER ASSN. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0069175 )
FILE NO. LV-2006-0440
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$552.65 for violation(s)as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 9,2006, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2006
BY
ADDRESS
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2006-0440
Assessed Party: Ridge Community Sewer Association
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0069175
Amount Assessed: $552.65
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for anyprevious violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Mary Penny Thompson,General Counsel
September 11,2007
Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Ridge Community WWTP
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,N.C.28052
Subject: Receipt of Payment
Case No: LV-2006-0440,LV-2006-03 LV-2006-03 56,LV-2005-0471,LV-2005-0442,
LV-2005-04 10
County: Gaston
Lawrence Hayes:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that on August 20,2007 The North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources,the Division of Water Quality,received your payment in full for
check number 1757 in the amount of$3263.07. If you have any questions,please contact Linwood
Cox at(919) 715-2946.
RECEIVED
SEP 1 8 2007
Sincerely, NC DENR MRO
DWO-Surface Water Protection
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Linwood Cox
Business Officer
Collections Department
1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601 One
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October 3, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 0001 3494 8421
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia, NC 28052
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2006-0376
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $417.65 ($337.50 civil penalty+$80.15 enforcement costs) against Ridge Community Sewer
Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self-monitoring data from June 2006. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0069175. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Ridge Community Sewer
Association violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Ridge Community Sewer Association:
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$ 0.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BOD.
$ 337.50 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for ammonia-nitrogen.
$ 337.50 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 80.15 Enforcement costs.
$ 417.65 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.

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In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for
Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original
and one(1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five(5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any Questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Date) D. Rex on, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO.LV-2006-0376
Pipe No. Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 BOD 5.3 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 (Monthly average)
001 Ammonia-nitrogen 5.4 mg/1 * 2.0 mg/1 (Monthly average)
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
RIDGE COMMUNITY SEWER ASSN. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0069175 )
FILE NO. LV-2006-0376
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$417.65 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated October 3, 2006, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2006
BY
ADDRESS
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TELEPHONE

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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2006-0376
Assessed Party: Ridge Community Sewer Association
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NC0069175
Amount Assessed: $417.65
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);
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(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

0*Vd ATF$90 Michael F.Easley,Governor
�0 0William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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.� Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
f"June 25, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL 7002 0510 0000 5461 5013 J U N
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,NC 28052
Subject: Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of Reporting Requirements
NPDES Permit NC0069175
Ridge Community Sewer Association WWTP
Case Number LR-2007-0019
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against Ridge Community Sewer Association in
the amount of$1,100.00 ($1000.00 civil penalty+$100.00 in enforcement costs).
This assessment is based upon the following facts: the discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)for the
February and April 2007 were not filed with the Division of Water Quality within the thirty(30)day
reporting period in accordance with the monitoring and reporting requirements contained in your
NPDES permit. A Notice of Violation dated August 1, 2006 was sent to you(received by you on
August 3, 2006),for failure to submit the discharge monitoring report for May 2006. Within said
Notice, you were informed that if future reports were not received within the required timeframe,it
would result in a recommendation for assessment of civil penalties.
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that Ridge Community Sewer Association
violated or failed to act in accordance with the requirements of NPDES Permit NC0062278 and G.S.
143-215.65. A civil penalty of not more than$25,000.00 per violation may be assessed against a person
who fails to file, submit, or make available any documents, data, or reports required by G.S. 143-215.65.
The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S.
143-282.1(b)(8).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and pursuant to the authority delegated to
me by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the
Division of Water Quality,I hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Ridge
Community Sewer Association:
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org Location: 512 N.Salisbury St. Raleigh,NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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LR-2007-0019
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$ for failing to submit the Discharge Monitoring Report for February 2007 as
required by NPDES Permit NC0069175 and G.S. 143-215.65.
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$ 5-00 for failing to submit the Discharge Monitoring Report for April 2007 as
required by NPDES Permit NC0069175 and G.S. 143-215.65.
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$ /00 Investigation Costs
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$ 1/av 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 Facts and Conclusions of Law and have considered each and every specific factor 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 public health,or to private
property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on the 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 Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR

Ridge Community Sewer Association
LR-2007-0019
p. 3
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as
they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission
is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the
factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of
your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are
in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should
be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining
whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the violator;
(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 has 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 Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
OR

Ridge Community Sewer Association
LR-2007-0019
p. 4
3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing:
If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an administrative hearing.
This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must
conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must:
File your original petition with the
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
and
Mail or hand-deliver a copy of the petition to
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days as evidenced by a date stamp (not a
postmark)indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred to the
Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. Please be
advised that additional assessments may be levied for violations that occur after the review period of this
assessment.
If you have any questions concerning this matter,please contact Mr. Bob Sledge at [phone],
extension 547.
Sincerely,
usan A. Wilson,P.E.
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Central Files w/attachments

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
RIDGE COMMUNITY SEWER ASSOCIATION ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
NPDES PERMIT NC0069175
FILE NO. LR-2007-0019
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$1,100.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated June 25, 2007,the undersigned, desiring
to seek remission of the civil penalties,does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in
the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt
of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after
30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 200_.
BY
ADDRESS
TEI EPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LR-2007-0019 County: Gaston
Assessed Party: Ridge Community Sewer Association
Permit Number (if applicable): NC0061975 Amount Assessed: $1,100.00
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 how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing
the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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Michael F.Easley,Govemo I �William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
< Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
June 26, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL #7006 2760 0001 8494 5786
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Subject: Notice of Violation -Effluent Limitations
Tracking#: NOV-2007-LV-0360
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Hayes:
A review of the February 2007 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a
violation of the following narameter for Outfall 001 •
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If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Ms.
Allocco or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
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Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
cc: Point Source Branch
Gaston County Health Department
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William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary�J�
i3 y North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
--I Division of Water Quality
March 2, 2007
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,North Carolina 28052
Subject: Request for Response
Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Gaston County,North Carolina
Tracking No.NOV-2007-PC-0015
Dear Mr. Hayes,
On January 8, 2007, a Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on January 4, 2007 by Mrs. Sonja Basinger was sent to your
attention. In the report it was requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by
February 7, 2007 addressing the violations and deficiencies noted in the Sand Filters,Effluent
Pipe,Disinfection-Tablet, Permit and Record Keeping sections of the report. To date a
response has not been received by this Office.
In order to complete our facility review, please submit your response to this Office within
10 days(by no later than March 12, 2007).
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Basinger or me at(704)
663-1699.
Sincerely,
•
for Michael L. Parker
• Acting Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
SWB FA
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Cl to7 eer2S rvic

February 9, 2007
\)jb Resubmitted
Ms. Marcia Allocco
Qf NC Division of Water Quality ( p'� t���m�r'
610 East Center Avenue Suite 301 ACES
Mooresville, NC 28115 MO
Subject: NOV-2007-PC-0015
MAR 1 2001
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit NC0069175
Gaston County, North Carolina w�, , , e r„ " �.,-Ae +,�
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Mrs. Marcia Allocco,
Please find the response for the deficiencies sited in the inspection report dated January
8tI 2007.
Record Keeping- The data requested is not available. Mr. Burshell did not leave data
onsite or with the owners. David Abernethy began operations on April 24th 2006. The
requested data can not be produced. A new ORC designation form is included. The TRC
modification is in progress to meet the effective date of April 1, 2007.
Sand Filters- The facilities sand beds are in very bad condition. The association
responsible for this system has no funds to improve the facility and is petitioning a grant
to tie onto the city of Gastonia.
Disinfection-Tablet- The effluent basin will be pumped by the end of February. The
association will raise the money for the buildup removal.
Effluent Pipe- The receiving stream does not receive enough flow to allow for any
dilution. Almost every DMR shows no flow for the up stream data. Due to lack of funds,
connecting to the city of Gastonia will be the best solution for this system.
Should you have any questions, please contact David Abernethy at [phone]
Sincerely, ,
Julanne Gollehon
Quest Utility Operations Director

Water Pollution Control System ORC Designation Form
WPCSOCC C
NCAC 15A:08G.0201 1•--
General Information:
Pcrmittcc Owner/Officer Name: MAR 1
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip: -
Telephone Number: ( )
Signature: Date:
Facility Information:
Facility: Q 1 01:312 Co/ u►'1 , -Permit Number: A) C Do( 5 i S County: �.�is Z,N
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM !
Mark(X)Type of Facility Class(1 -4) Class
Wastewater Plant A I.- 2-- Spray Irrigation N/A
Physical/Chemical Land Application N/A
Collection System Subsurface N/A
Operator in Responsible Charge:Print Name: (3)�/`Gi-.; 6 .4(2- Social Security# : 54--4;- ')- Z 2
Certificate Type and Grade: h1 i0 C tificate#: ;2:51Z,c_,
Work Telephone: ( •J ) k5•_.• s 2s--% Signature: ,.; . - ti. - 4...___.
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Certificate Type and Grade: `�
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Work Telephone: (7 0 ) 09 - 4 S65-- Signature: takt.00a
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Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,N.C. 27699-1618
Fax: [phone]
Revised 10/2000

wATF9 Michael F.Easley,Governortl
0 G William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
rNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- - Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
January 8, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2760 0001 8493 0157
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,North Carolina 28052
Subject: Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Gaston County,North Carolina
• Tracking No. NOV-2007-PC-0015
Dear Mr. Hayes,
•
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on January 4, 2007 by Mrs. Sonja Basinger of this
Office. Please inform the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding
a copy of the enclosed report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) because of the operation&
maintenance violations of the subject NPDES Permit and the North Carolina General Statute
(G.S.) 143-215.1 as detailed in the Sand Filters and Effluent Pipe sections of the attached
report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000.00)per violation, per day may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued
pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by February 7, 2007
addressing the deficiencies and violations noted in the Permit,Record Keeping, Sand Filters,
Disinfection-Tablet and Effluent Pipe sections of the report. In responding,please address your
comments to the attention of Mrs. Marcia Allocco.
ITIMENR
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

Mr. Lawrence Hayes
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January 8, 2007
Please contact this Office within 30 days (by February 7, 2007) in order to continue the
file review of the absent data stated in the Record Keeping section of the report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Basinger or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Samar Bou-Ghazale
Acting Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
SWB
NM ERA
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 111 2 51 31 NC0069175 1 11 121 07/01/04 117 181 r-!l 19� S� 20u
Remarks 1__f
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
671
2.0 1 69 70 tJ U Ili
71 72 ' 731 I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
u 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)
11:45 AM 07/01/04 05/10/01
Ridge Community WWTP
316 S Marietta Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Gastonia NC 28052 12:15 PM 07/01/04 10/08/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
David Patrick Abernethy/ORC/704-489-9401/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Lawrence Hayes,106 Ridge Cir Gastonia NC 28052/// No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
111 Permit III Flow Measurement II Operations&Maintenance II Records/Reports
III Self-Monitoring Program MI Sludge Handling Disposal III Facility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters
II Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Sonja Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2202/
Sig ure of Management Q A Revie r Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Marcia occo MRO WQ//704-235-2204/
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
I NC0069175 �� 12I 07/01/04 117
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SECTION continued:
The facility was last inspected on September 27, 2005 by Donna Hood of this Office.
DMRs were reviewed from the period of October 2005 through September 2006. A monthly average
effluent fecal coliform violation was reported for December 2005. Monthly average effluent BOD and fecal
coliform, and a weekly average effluent BOD were reported for May 2006. Monthly average effluent BOD
and ammonia-nitrogen were reported for June 2006. Monthly average effluent BOD and ammonia-nitrogen,
and a weekly average BOD were reported for July 2006. The Division has separately addressed the
above-noted violations by issuance of either a NOV or NOV/civil penalty assessment.
A daily average effluent dissolved oxygen violation was reported for August 2006. This violation will be
addressed by this inspection report.
The current ORC and Back-up ORC designation have not been properly designated by the Permittee.
The Division's records show the most current ORC Designation Form was last received August 2004.
Please be advised that an ORC Designation Form must be completed and submitted if there is any change
in ORC and Back-up ORC status. Please complete and submit the enclosed ORC Designation Form.
•
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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 01/04/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 0 0 • 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 • 0 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The permit is effective from October 1, 2005 through August 31, 2010.
A Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) limit will be effective April 1, 2007. Please be advised
that an Authorization to Construct (ATC) application must be submitted to Construction
Grants and Loans for the construction/ installation of the dechlorination treatment unit
prior to the TRC effective date.
The ATC application can be found at the following website:
http://www.nccgl.netnews/ATCoverview.html
The fence enclosing the chlorine contact basin has been compromised to allow general
access. Please fix the fence immediately.
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? 0 ■ 0 0
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates,times and location of sampling ■
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses ■
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 ■ 0 0
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community VWVTP
Inspection Date: 01/04/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 • 0 0
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 ■ 0 0
Comment: The ORC received a written request for the facility's records (for the review
period of October 2005 through September 2006) prior to the inspection. All records
(including DMRs, chain-of-custody, lab data,operator's log, 2006 Annual Wastewater
Report, process control data and sludge hauling records) for the period of October 2005
through April 2006 and the chain-of-custody's (coc) for the period of June 2006 through
September 2006 were not available for review on the day of the inspection.
The facility did not have a current copy of the facility's NPDES permit. A draft copy was
available for review.
Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The sand filter beds have not been properly maintained.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: Grab samples are required by the facility's permit.
Field parameters are performed by Eco Guardian, Inc. certification#5444. Contracted
lab services are performed by Water Tech Labs certification#50.
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 ■ 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 • 0
Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 • 0
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: Effluent flow is measured by a staff guage and weir.
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community VVWTP
Inspection Date: 01/04/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visual alarm operational? 0 0 • 0
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? 0 • 0 0
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? i• ❑ ❑ ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? 0 0 • 0
Comment: The ORC stated during the inspection that he has not had the tank
pumped since he has been operating the plant.
Sand Filters(Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? 0 0 • 0
Is the distribution box level and watertight? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ■ 0 0
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? 0 0 ■ 0
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ■ 0 0
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: As previously sited in the October 5, 2005 inspection report, the sand filters
are poorly maintained and need to be rehabilitated.
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 0 0 ■
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ■ 0 0
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment: Norweco calcium hydrochloride tablets are used for disinfection. Five
chlorine tablets were present in the chlorinator on the day of the inspection.
The tablet chlorinator and chlorine contact basin had significant solids build-up.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 ■ 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 • 0
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community WNTP
Inspection Date: 01/04/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ■ 0 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 • 0
Comment: The receiving stream was negatively impacted on the day of the inspection.
Biological solids were present in the effluent discharge and the stream.
Upstream/ Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ 0 0 0
Comment:
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Charles H. Weaver,Jr.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Subject: Ridge Community Sewer Association—NPDES Permit NC0069175
The City of Gastonia Public Works/Utilities Department has received a request to provide
information regarding the availability of city sewer to the Ridge Community Sewer
Association Sewer System located south of the Gastonia City Limits near South York
Road (US 321). The City of Gastonia has two outfall lines in the area, Blackwood Creek
Outfall and Upper Brandon Creek Outfall. A map showing the proximity of the Ridge
Community Sewer Association service area (outlined in yellow) and the existing sewer
lines is attached.
•
The community sewer system is at the top of a ridgeline with the discharge point to the
west of South York Road. The discharge point is approximately 4600 feet from the
Blackwood Creek Outfall to the west (Optionl) and could be served by extension of a
gravity line. The Upper Brandon Creek Outfall is on the east of the ridge line and would
require a pump system force main and gravity sewer extension of a combined length of
approximately 2950 feet(Option 2).
The City of Gastonia has an Assessment Petition Policy whereby citizens inside or
outside the City Limits can petition the City of Gastonia for water and sewer service.
Representatives of the Ridge Community Sewer Association contacted the City of
Gastonia in March of 1999 concerning the feasibility of a petition for sewer service to
replace the community sewer system. The estimated cost of the extensions to serve the
Association members with sanitary sewer was $577,629. Funding of this project was not
recommended by staff due to the cost and the limited number of customers that would be.
served.
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involuntary annexation process. The City of Gastonia does not have plans to annex this
area within the next 5 years. The Planning Department indicates that it could be at least
10 years before this area may be considered for annexation.
Please contact Michael Bynum at 704-866-6043 if you have any questions or need
additional information.
Sincerely,
Michael W. Bynum, EIT
Utilities/Customer Service
Atta;;hment
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Flip Bombardier, City Engineer
Felix Pruitt, Civil Engineer III
Matt Jordan, Assistant Director of Public Works/Field Operations
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED --- t.0� EAtVIkiTAlrlelr�
AND NATURAL RESOURc:F,
Mr. Lawrence Hayes MOORESV'l_LF 0 GIONAL ;��.-?Cr
Ridge Community Sewer Association I
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia, NC 28052 AUG 0 2 2006
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION: NOV-2006-LR-0058
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NC0069175 Gaston County WATER QUALITY SECTIO'
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This is to inform you that the Division of Water Quality has not received your discharge monitoring
report(DMR) for May 2006. Water quality regulations require that monthly monitoring reports shall be
filed no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Failure to
submit reports as required will subject the violator to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $25,000
per violation.
To prevent further action,please submit this report to the Division's Central Files office at the letterhead
address within 15 days or notify this office as to any problem preventing its timely receipt. You will be
considered noncompliant with the self-monitoring requirements of your NPDES permit until the report
has been submitted. Additional action, including the assessment of civil penalties, may be taken if the
report is not submitted within the time frame specified above.
This letter additionally provides notice that this office will recommend the assessment of civil penalties
if future reports are not received within the required time frame during the next twelve (12)reporting
months. The Division must take these steps because timely submittal of discharge monitoring reports is
essential to the efficient operation of our water quality programs. We appreciate your assistance in this
matter. If you have any questions about this letter or discharge monitoring reports, please contact Bob
Sledge at [phone],extension 547.
Sincerely,
Susan A. Wilson, Supervisor
NPDES Western Unit
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Gastonia,NC 28056
APR 0 3 2006
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Ridge Community WWTP
Permit Number: NC0069175 °, ���Y SECTION
Case Number: LV-2006-0061
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Stover:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 1716 in the amount of$328.95 received from you
dated March 27, 2006. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject
facility,and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L. Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 0001 3492 8545
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,North Carolina 28052
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Ridge Community Sewer Association WWTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2006-0061
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$328.95 ($250.00 civil penalty+$78.95 enforcement costs) against Ridge Community Sewer
Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self-
monitoring data from December 2005. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of
the discharge limitations and monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No. NC0069175. The
violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Ridge Community Sewer
Association violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0069175 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A
civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of
the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor for the
Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Ridge Community
Sewer Association: •
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$ 250.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for fecal coliform.
$ 250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 78.95 Enforcement costs.
$ 328.95 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617

OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed
"Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality
also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for

Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings 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 original
and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings. The petition may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.

Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Irate) D. Rex Glee 6n, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
• Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2006-0061
Ridge Community Sewer Association
NC0069175
Pipe No. Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 Fecal Coliform * 275 colonies/100 ml 200 colonies/100 ml
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GASTON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
RIDGE COMMUNITY SEWER. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
ASSOCIATION )
PERMIT NO.NC0069175 )
FILE NO. LV-2006-0061
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$328.95 for violation(s)as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated March 1,2006 ,the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2006
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

DWO—CIVIL ASSESSMENT REMISSION FACTORS CONSIDERATION
Case Number: LV-2006-0061
Assessed Entity: Ridge Community Sewer Association
Region: Mooresville
County: Gaston
( ) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to
the detriment of the petitioner;
( ) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting
from the violation;
( ) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
( ) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
( ) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Decision: (Check One)
Request Denied ❑ Full Remission n Partial Remission n Amount Remitted
Date Alan W. Klimek, P.E.

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NPDES Permit No.: NC0069175 Discha No.: 1 Month: December Year: 2005 . -
Facility Name: Ridge Corn.Sewer Class: 1 County: GASTON
Operator in Responsible Charge: BYRON BU HELL Grade WW2 Phone: [phone]
Certified Laboratory(1): WATER TE H LABS (2)
Change in ORC: No Person Collecting Samples: /�BYRO,N BUURRCHELL
Mail Original and One Copy to: X `';lh- / /�- gC%C//7"
Attn:Central Files (Signature'of Operator in Responsible Charge)
Div.Of Water Quality By this signature,I certify that this report is
1617 Mail Service Center accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge
Raleigh,NC.27699-1617
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Mr.Richard Bridgeman
N.C.Division of Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville,NC 28115
704-663-1699
Subject: Written response to Inspection
Ridge Community Sewer WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Gaston County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Bridgman:
This is a written response that you requested pertaining to the deficiencies noted in the
Sand Filters and Record Keeping Sections of the inspection report.
Sand Filters — After expressing my concerns regarding the sand filter beds to Ms. Hood
and explaining to her the avenues 1 taken to try to obtain financial assistance in replacing
the sand in the beds, my communications with Mr. Curtis Hopper with Gaston County
Health Department and Fred Summers with North Carolina Rural Water Association,
have fallen short of reaching my goal. Her suggestion was to contact Mr. Bcm Shumak
to obtain help from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund. I am currently attempting
to contact him for this assistance. The sand fitter beds have been raked and leveled and
are free of excessive vegetation.
Record Keeping. — An amended DMR has been resubmitted for February 2005 with the
missing TRC values, which was found on 2/28/2005 in the log book. Amended DMR
was faxed to Ms. Hood and original amendment sent to Raleigh. A copy of the sludge
management plan will accompany this letter and be sent to Maureen Crawford.
If you have any further questions or require additional information feel free to contact me
at 704-813-6881.
Sincerely,
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Byron Burchell/ORC
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Mr. Richard Bridgeman
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 WATER QUALITY SECTION
Mooresville,NC 28115
704-663-1699
Subject: Written response to Inspection
Ridge Community Sewer WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Gaston County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Bridgeman:
This is a written response that you requested pertaining to the deficiencies noted in the
Sand Filters and Record Keeping Sections of the inspection report.
Sand Filters — After expressing my concerns regarding the sand filter beds to Ms. Hood
and explaining to her the avenues I taken to try to obtain financial assistance in replacing
the sand in the beds, my communications with Mr. Curtis Hopper with Gaston County
Health Department and Fred Summers with North Carolina Rural Water Association,
have fallen short of reaching my goal. Her suggestion was to contact Mr. Bern Shumak
to obtain help from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund. I am currently attempting
to contact him for this assistance. The sand filter beds have been raked and leveled and
are free of excessive vegetation.
Record Keeping. — An amended DMR has been resubmitted for February 2005 with the
missing TRC values, which was found on 2/28/2005 in the log book. Amended DMR
was faxed to Ms. Hood and original amendment sent to Raleigh. A copy of the sludge
management plan will accompany this letter and be sent to Maureen Crawford.
If you have any further questions or require additional information feel free to contact me
at 704-813-6881.
Sincerel ,
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Byron Burchell/ORC
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NC DENR—Division of Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 WATER QUALITY SECTIOP
Subject: Sludge Management Plan
Permit Number NC0069175
Ridge Community Sewer Assoc.
Gaston County
Dear Ms. Crawford:
The sludge management plan is as follows: Solids from this system are collected in an
8,000 gallon septic tank and is pumped annually or as needed by Stanley Septic Service
and ultimately disposed of at Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Charlotte,NC
or Cramerton Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cramerton,NC. Solids accumulation on
the filter beds are raked off and sent to the landfill according to state regulations.
If any further information or assistance is needed please feel free to contact me at 704-
813-6881.
Sincerely,
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Ms. Maureen Crawford
NC DENR—Division of Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Subject: Sludge Management Plan
Permit Number NC0069175
Ridge Community Sewer Assoc.
Gaston County
Dear Ms. Crawford:
The sludge management plan is as follows: Solids from this system are collected in an
8,000 gallon septic tank and is pumped annually or as needed by Stanley Septic Service
and ultimately disposed of at Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Charlotte,NC
or Cramerton Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cramerton,NC. Solids accumulation on
the filter beds are raked off and sent to the landfill according to state regulations.
if any further information or assistance is needed please feel free to contact me at 704-
813-6881.
Sincerely,
Byron Burchell/ORC
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Lawrence Hayes AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Ridge Community Sewer Association r00RESs ' OFFICE
106 Ridge Cir
Gastonia, NC 28052
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment OCT 2 2flC
Civil Penalty Assessment
Ridge Community WWTP
Permit Number: NC0069175
Case Number: LV-2005-0368 WA T
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 1703 in the amount of$585.04 received
from you dated October 10, 2005. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
Frances Candelaria
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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
September 19,2005
CERlIFlED MAIL 7003 2260 0001 3492 6832
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,NC 28052-6792
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Case No. LV-2005-0368
Gaston County,NC
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$585.04 ($500.00 civil penalty+$85.04 enforcement costs)against the Ridge Community Sewer
Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts:A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the Ridge Community Sewer Association for
the month of May 2005. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NC0069175. The violations are summarized in
Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Ridge Community
Sewer Association violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0069175 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I,D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Ridge Community Sewer Association:
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 One i.n,�..�7�..
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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 Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and
submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.

Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information
that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director.
Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement
in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed"Waiver
of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts"form within thirty
(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests
that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of
the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition
may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the document is received in
the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the
faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]

A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature,not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Surface
Water Protection Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
(Date)%fok. i
D. Rex GI ason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACH-MENTS
cc: Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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Attachment A
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Case Number LV-2005-0368
Limit Violations, May 2005 •
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 7.5 * 5.0 mg/L
Ammonia Nitrogen 4.2 * 2.0 mg/L
Daily Maximum Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 8.5 7.5 mg/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Gaston
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Ridge Community Sewer Association )
)
PERMIT NO. NC0069175 ) FILE NO. LV-2005-0368
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$585.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 19,2005,the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2005
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number. LV-2005-0368
Assessed Party: Ridge Community Sewer Association
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0069175
County: Gaston
Amount Assessed: $585.04
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
" 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 (Le., 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 (Le., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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NPDES Permit No.: NC0069175 Disc ge No 1 Month:MAY Year: 2005
Facility Name: RIDGE COMMUNIT Class: 2 County: GASTON
Operator in Responsible Charge: BYRON RCHELL Grade WW2 Phone: 704-S13-66S1
Certified Laboratory(1): WATER TEC S (2)
Change in ORC: No Person Collecting Samples: BYRON BURCHELL
Mail Original and One Copy to: X r/�G/
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1617 Mail Service Center accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge
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Noncompliant
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with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. eased on rhv 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 fienaitres for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.'•
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Residue (X/929 Total Sodium 01051 Lead 39516 PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter (0940 Total Chloride 01062 Molybdenum 50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at(919)733-50N-1 t,; by visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wqs and linking to the Unit's inforniation pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,the Permit-tee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittec.as
specified below:
EFFLUENT =:LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS :.
Monthly _ ' Daily Measurement Sample?ype : Sample Locations -i
' " - `Average 1 -Maximum ' Frequency ..-
Flow . 0.01 MGD . _ Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
BOD,5-day(202C) 5.0 mg/L ' 7.5 mg/L 2/Month 'Grab Effluent
(April l—October 31)
BOD,5-day(202C) 10.0 mg/L 15.0mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1—March 31)
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/L 45.0mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
NH3 as N 2.0 mg/L 2JMonth Grab Effluent
(April 1—October 31)
NH3 as N 4.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1—March 31)
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent,
Upstream&Downstream
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
(geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine 2/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature(2C) Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature(PC) Weekly Grab Upstream&Downstream
pH3 2/Month Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream= at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream=at least 300 feet downstream from the outfalL
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
3. The pH shall not be less-than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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W A TFMichael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretay North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director- Division of Water Quality
October 5, 2005
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,NC 28052
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
• Gaston County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Hayes:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on September 27, 2005 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please
inform the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to the Office by October 26, 2005, addressing
the deficiencies noted in the Sand Filters and Record Keeping Sections of the report. In responding,
please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this
report,please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason,P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
DH
NIDE TO
N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved.
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 U 2 U 3I NC0069175 111 121 05/09/27 117 18Lcj 191c1 20I '
tJ 1__I Remarks UU U
211 I I I 11111111 111111111111 11111111111111111111 11166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA — -- Reserved ---
671 169 70I 711 I 721 NI 731 11 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 80
—+ Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:35 AM 05/09/27 02/01/01
Ridge Community WWTP
316 S Marietta Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Gastonia NC 28052 12:14 PM 05/09/27 05/08/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Byron K Burchell/ORC/704-813-6881/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Lawrence Hayes,106 Ridge Cir Gastonia NC 28052/// No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
IIII Permit El Flow Measurement •Operations&Maintenance •Records/Reports
III Self-Monitoring Program •Sludge Handling Disposal •Facility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Donna H d MRO WQ/// %
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridgeman 704-663-1699 Ext.264/
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.

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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/27/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 • 0 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:The Ridge's new permit is effective 10/1/2005-8/31/2010. The new TRC limit takes effect 4/1/2007.
Please be aware that an Authorization to Construct application must be submitted prior to the addition of
dechlorination facilities. Also be aware that a sludge management plan has been requested by the Division. This
must be submitted prior to 10/10/2005 to prevent enforcement.
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 U ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment:Sand beds have not been properly maintained.
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 0 0 ■
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? 0 0 • 0
Comment:Norweco calcium hypochlorite tablets are used for disinfection.
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visual alarm operational? 0 0 ■ 0
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? • • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? 0 0 • 0
Comment:Stanley Septic pumps the septic tank on a regular basis.
Sand Filters(Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? 0 0 • 0
Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 • 0 0
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ■ 0 0
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ODEO
Comment:Sand filters are poorly maintained and need to be rehabilitated. Mr.Burchell has expressed concern over
the community's inability to pay for such a large expenditure. Mr.Bern Shumak can be of assistance in attaining
help from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund. He can be reached at(336)366-3801. The North Carolina
Rural Water Association has assistance through either Tony Honeycutt or Fred Summers. Their numbers,
respectively,are as follows:[phone] and(919)812-5119.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility using a contract lab? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑

Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/27/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 • 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? 0 0 • 0
Comment:
Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 • 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 • 0
Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 • 0
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0
Comment:A dosing bell counter is used to calculate effluent flow.
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? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab.reg.required 5 years)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain-of-custody complete? •
U ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates,times and location of sampling N
Name of individual performing the sampling •
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses •
Transported COCs •
Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? 0 ■ 0 0
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? N ❑ ❑ ❑
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 • 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 10000
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:DMR's for August 2004-July2005 were reviewed for the inspection. One TRC value was missing for the
week of 2/27/2005-3/5/2005. The missing value was found on 2/28/2005 in the log book. Please submit an
amended DMR to the Division for February 2005 reporting the missing value. BOD limits for daily max and monthly
average were violated in July,June,May,April,and January 2005. September 2004 showed a BOD daily max
violation. An ammonia nitrogen violation for monthly average was noted in May 2005. Violations prior to May 2005
have been addressed. June and July 2005 violations will be addressed under future cover.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 • 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? 0 0 • 0
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:

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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/27/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? U ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 • 0
Comment:

T sley,
o`a RQG • / WilliamMichael G.F RossEa Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
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Ridge Community Sewer Association f
106 Ridge Cir
Gastonia, NC 28052 •
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SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Ridge Community WWTP
Permit Number: NC0069175 •
Case Number: LV-2005-0249
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 1697 in the amount of$335.04 received
from you dated August 31, 2005. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
j'Aaiteed)
Frances Candelaria
cc: Enforcement File#: LV-2005-0249
Mooresville Regional OM .
Central Files
Noy` Cral!;arolina
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1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service 1 800 623-7748

RIDGE COMMUNITY SEWER 1697
ASSOCIATION
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GASTONIA,NC 28054 56009
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�RQ William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
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September 7, 2005 AND l ,.,: r,
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Cross Country Campground OFFlC�
6254 NC Hwy 150 E
Denver, NC 28037 SEP 0 8 200'i
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Cross Country Campground A
Permit Number: NC0022497 WA T�,,,
Case Number: LV-2005-0245 and LV-2005-0281
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Frazier:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 008034 in the amount of$670.08 received
from you dated August 25, 2005. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessments levied
against the subject facility, and these cases have been closed. Payment of these penalties in no
way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
i0-4tLlsZ
Frances Candelaria
cc: Enforcement File#: LV-2005-0245 and LV-2005-0281
Central Files
N r hCarolina
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1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service 1 800 623-7748

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6254 HWY 150 EAST 704-483-5897 FIRST CHARTER 00000006
DENVER,NC 28037
66-73/531
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PAY
DATE AMOUNT
08/25/05 ********$670 . 08
TO THE POINT SOURCE BRANCH
ORDER DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 ', 7
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr., Secretary
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Alan W.Klimek, P.E., Director
July 25, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Lawrence Hayes 7003 2260 0001 3492 6191
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia, NC 28052-6792
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Case No. LV-2005-0249
Gaston County,NC
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$335.04 ($250.00 civil penalty+$85.04 enforcement costs) against the Ridge Community Sewer
Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report(DMR) submitted by the Ridge Community Sewer Association for
the month of April 2005. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0069175. The violations are summarized in
Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Ridge Community
Sewer Association violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0069175 and North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Ridge Community Sewer Association:
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 1�TOne N
Phone: [phone]I Fax:[phone]I Internet:h2o.enr.state.nc.us O CarO a
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$ 250.00 For 1 of the one(1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 0 For 0 ofthe one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.l(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs.
$ 335.04 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources(do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

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Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and
submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information
that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director.
Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement
in support of your request for remission.

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In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed"Waiver
of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty
(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests
that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of
the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition
may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the document is received in
the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the
faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

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Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Surface
Water Protection Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Dates D. Rex Gl son, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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Attachment A
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Case Number LV-2005-0249
Limit Violations, January 2005
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 7.1 * 5.0 mg/L
Daily Maximum Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 8.0 7.5 mg/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Gaston
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Ridge Community Sewer Association )
PERMIT NO. NC0069175 ) FILE NO. LV-2005-0249
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $335.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated July 25, 2005, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality
within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission
request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2005
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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NPDES Permit No.: NC0069175 Discharge No 1 Month:APRIL Year: 2005
Facility Name Ridge Community Sewer Class: 1 County: ' 'LGASTON
Operator in Responsible Charge: BYRON BUR�HELL Grade WW2 Phone 'ANu 7FD4aS43.76-8P -• ,. :;;,•
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Change in ORC: No Person Coll cting Samples: BYRON BURCHELL ;! :
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Attn: Central Files (Signature 6f Operator in Responsible Charge) JUN
Div. Of Water Quality By this signature, I certify that this report is 3 200r
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PARAMETER CODES
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0 076 Turbidity ())60() Total Nitrogen 01(X)2 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual
00080 Color(Pt-Cu) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine
(X)082 Color(ADMI) (X)625 Total Kicldhal 01027 Cadmium ii! 105 Aluminum
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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT -OMITS •MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location1
Average Maximum Frequency
Flow 0.01 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
BOD,5-day(202C) 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1 —October 31)
BOD,5-day(20°C) 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1—March 31)
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
NH3 as N 2.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1 —October 31)
NH3 as N 4.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1 —March 31)
Dissolved Oxygen2 Weekly Grab Effluent,
Upstream&Downstream
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
(geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine 2/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature(°C) Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature(2C) Weekly Grab Upstream&Downstream
pH3 2/Month Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream=at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream= at least 300 feet downstream from the outfall.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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'4p William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
4110 Alan W.Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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May 31, 2005
Lawrence Hayes
►J Ridge Community Sewer Association
11' 106 Ridge Cir nC DEPT.OF ENVIRONMENT
Gastonia, NC 28052 AND NATI)13" RE50URCES
MOORES`,;: OFFICE
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SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
v Ridge Community WWTP JUN 0 7 200'i
Permit Number: NC0069175
Case Number: LV-2005-0162
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 1683 in the amount of$435.04 received
from you dated May 23, 2005. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied
against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way
precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,
Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
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Central Files
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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 26, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Lawrence Hayes 7003 2260 0001 3551 8661
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,NC 28052-6792
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Case No. LV-2005-0162
Gaston County,NC
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$435.04 ($350.00 civil penalty+ $85.04 enforcement costs) against the Ridge Community Sewer
Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the Ridge Community Sewer Association for
the month of January 2005. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0069175. The violations are summarized in
Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Ridge Community
Sewer Association violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0069175 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against the Ridge Community Sewer Association:
Mooresville Regional Office One
610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone]/Fax:[phone]/Internet:h2o.enr.state.nc.us Naturally
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$ 250.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 100.00 For 1 of the one(1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit
for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ 350.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs.
$ 435.04 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources(do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and
submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information
that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director.
Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement
in support of your request for remission.

In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed"Waiver
of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty
(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests
that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this
notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one(1) copy of
the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition
may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the document is received in
the Office of Administrative Hearings within five(5) business days following the
faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark),will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Surface
Water Protection Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Date) D. Rex eason,P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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Attachment A
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Case Number LV-2005-0162
Limit Violations,January 2005
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 17.0 * 10.0 mg/L
Daily Maximum Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 25.0 * 15.0 mg/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Gaston
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Ridge Community Sewer Association )
PERMIT NO. NC0069175 ) FILE NO. LV-2005-0162
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$435.04,for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated April 26,2005, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality
within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission
request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2005
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2005-0162
Assessed Party: Ridge Community Sewer Association
Permit No. (if applicable): NC0069175
County: Gaston
Amount Assessed: $435.04
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
" Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form to request
remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your
request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission.
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted
only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting
documents, as to why the factor applies(attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from
performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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NPDES Permit No.: NC0069175 Discharge No 1 Month JANUARY Year: 2005
Facility Name Ridge Community Sewer i Class: 1 County: GASTON
Operator in Responsible Charge: BYRON BURCHELW Grade WW2 Phone: 704-S13-6682
Certified Laboratory(1): WATER TECH LABS (2)
Change in ORC: No Person Collecting Samples: BYRON BURCHELL
Mail Original and One Copy to: X /,`fi rfp , �'t ..-C. 1
Attn: Central Files (Signaturi of Operator in Responsible Charge)
Div. Of Water Quality By this signature, I certify that this report is Ck:**
1617 Mail Service Center accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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MAXIMUM 0.0040.1 16.0 6.7 <.01 2..0 1.7 1 11.5 [ 69 1 6.4
MINIMUM 10.00401 6.6 6.7 I <.01 1 9.0 f 1.1 j 5.7 1 69 1 6.0 1
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Monthly limit 10.03601 1 1 r1S:E-1 4.0 1 30.0 1 200 1 >6 1
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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant,please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,operation,maintenance,etc.,
and a time-table for improvements to be made.
"I certify,under penalty of law,that this document amd.all attacwats-wear prepared under my dhection 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."
W I/tee'/7 Z l/<<'/c/7/
Permiiiee (Please print or type)
Signof Permittee** . Date
(Required)
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Pore Address Phone Number Permit�Date
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PARAMBTER CODES
00010 Temperature 00556 Oil&Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual
00080 Color(Pt-Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine
00082 Color(ADMI) 00625 Total S}kUt 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum
Nitrogen
00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury
00310 GODS 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene
00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene
00530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 01045 Iron 38260 MBAS
Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01051 Lead 39516 PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01062 Molybdenum 50050 Flow
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Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Complianr/Enforr went Unit at(919)733-5083 or by visiting
the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.ear,state.nc us/wQJ and linking to the Unit's information pages.
Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
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*ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G-.0204.
**If signed by ether than the pe tmittee;delegation of signatory authority must be on fila with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)
(2)(D)..

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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Locations
Average Maximum Frequency
Flow 0.01 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
BOD,5-day(20°C) 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1 —October 31)
BOD,5-day(20°C) 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1 —March 31)
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
NH3 as N 2.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1 —October 31)
NH3 as N 4.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1 —March 31)
Dissolved Oxygen2 Weekly Grab Effluent,
Upstream&Downstream
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
(geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine 2/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature(2C) Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature(2C) Weekly Grab Upstream&Downstream
pH3 2/Month Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream= at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream= at least 300 feet downstream from the outfall.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
December 6, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 0001 3551 7770
Mr.Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,NC 28052-6792
Subject: Notice of Violation-Effluent Limitations
Tracking#: NOV-2004-LV-0578
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Hayes:
A review of the September 2004 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation
of the following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Limit
001 Biochemical Oxygen Demand 9.5 mg/L 7.5 mg/L FIN
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.If the
violations are of a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Richard Bridgeman of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bridgeman or
me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D.Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
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Mooresville Regional office One
610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 NorthCarohna
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
November 29, 2004
Neal Stover
Ridge Community Sewer Association
3611 Little Mountain Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Permittee:
Your NPDES permit expires on August 31, 2005. Federal (40 CFR 122.41)and North Carolina(15A NCAC
2H.0105(e))regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of
the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application,you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement,your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than March
4, 2005. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least$500.00. Larger penalties
may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after August 31, 2005,the current permit must be renewed. Discharge
of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges
of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to$25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit,contact me at the
telephone number or address listed below.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must
submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or
e-mail address listed below.
Sincerely, eMG OEPT. C ONf IEP
tO- lAhlf(/// sL OFFICE
Charles H.Weaver,Jr. NOV 3 C 2004
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office,Water Quality Secti`'ailler • ."41P1 `j
NPDES File ^ !JAI
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 North Carolina
Phone: [phone],extension 511/FAX [phone]/[e-mail] Naturally
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NPDES Permit NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Gaston County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative.Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit).
❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging
process wastewater
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations,Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow>_ 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater(cooling
water, filter backwash, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver,Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

FR Michael F.Easley,Governor
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rNorth Carolina Department of Enviromnent and Natural Resources
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, Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
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1 September 8, 2004
Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Assoc. ..,, ' --—
106 Rdg Circle _^`''^ ::e.I3
Gastonia, NC 28052
SUBJECT: PAYMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT SEP 1 3 200A
Ridge Community WWTP
Gaston COUNTY
PERMIT NO: NC0069175
LV-2004-0373 IV P.77 , m,q
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Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 1653 in the amount of$335.04 received from you dated
August 30, 2004. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against the subject facility and this
case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional
violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L. Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
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,‘, Coleen Sullins
cc: Enforcement File#: LV-2004-0373
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Alan W.Klimek.P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
August 12, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL 7003 2260 0001 3550 2608
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,NC 28052-6792
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Case No. LV-2004-0373
Gaston County,NC
Dear Mr. Hayes:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$335.04 ($250.00 civil penalty+ $85.04 enforcement costs) against the Ridge Community Sewer
Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the Ridge Community Sewer Association for
the month of May 2004. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No.NC0069175. The violations are summarized in
Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Ridge Community
Sewer Association violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0069175 and North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
the Director of the Division of Water Quality,I, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
the Ridge Community Sewer Association:
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N.C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

$ 250.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent limit
for Ammonia Nitrogen.
$ 250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs.
$ 335.04 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c),in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality,
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally,
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources(do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR

2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and
submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations;or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information
that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director.
Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement
in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed"Waiver
of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts"form within thirty
(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests
that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:

•
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of
Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you
must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition
form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings 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 original and one (1) copy of
the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition
may be faxed—provided the original and one copy of the document is received in
the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the
faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature,not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent,please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
(Date) D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
RMB

Attachment A
Ridge Community Sewer Association
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Case Number LV-2004-0373
Limit Violations, May 2004
Monthly Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Ammonia Nitrogen 2.5 * 2.0 mg/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Gaston
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Ridge Community Sewer Association )
PERMIT NO. NC0069175 ) FILE NO. LV-2004-0373
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling S335.04 for violation(s)as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated August 12.2004,the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality
within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission
request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2004
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

EFFLUEN l
NPDES PERMIT NO. / /73— DIC .HARGE NO. .e MONTH l77 n �� 4
FACILITY NAME 1 . (11ni/�1G! / YEAR 4,/r
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Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: - ! • (4:,;,,,..,ATTN:CENTRAL FILES �� y
• DIV.OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SI , XE
OF UP41/ A UR 1 'ESPUNSIDLE Cl IARGE)}`•-• ` DA�`T/E 1)EHNR BY TILLTURF I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT LC
P.O.BOX 29535 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
RALEIGH. NC 27626-0535
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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
Compliant
• All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
.. • Noncompliant
if the facility is noncompliant,please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,operation,maintenanci
and a time table for improvements to be made.
414 Ifit !.r/.QS 4 o vim' • .S--
"I certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accort
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 signific
penalties for submitting false information,including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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Permitt (Please pri or type
ig ure o'Permittee** Date
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Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp.D
PARAMETER CODES
00010 Temperature 00556 Oil&Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual
00080 Color(Pt-Co)- 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine
00082 Color(ADMI) 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum
Nitrogen
00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldt
00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal CoIiform 71900 Mercury
00310 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
00340 COD - 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene
00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene
00530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 38260 MBAS
Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01045 Iron 39516 PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead .50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at(919)733-5083,extension 581 or 534.
The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting
facility's permit for reporting data. • - -
* ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A.0202(b)(5)(B).
** If signed by other than the permittee,delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(I
(2)(D).

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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS �`''`'
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,the Permitter is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Locations
Average Maximum Frequency
Flow 0.01 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
BOD,5-day(202C) 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1—October 31)
BOD,5-day(209C) 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1—March 31)
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
NH3 as N 2.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1 —October 31)
NH3 as N 4.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1 —March 31)
Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab Effluent,
Upstream&Downstream
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
(geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine 2/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature(2C) Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature(2C) Weekly Grab Upstream&Downstream
pH3 2/Month Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream= at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream= at least 300 feet downstream from the outfall.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

WC DEPT.OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL REa`I!1PCES
MOORESVIL1..E'" ' '?+' gar= DICE
Mr. Richard Bridgeman .8c /
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Div.of Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office ' AUG 1 8 2004
919 North Main Street
Mooresville,NC 28115
Subject: Response to Compliance Evalution
Ridge Community Sewer NPDES Permit No.NC0069175 WATER Q+�II SECTION
Dear Mr.Bridgeman,
In response to the compliance evaluation that was conducted by Barry Love on June 30,2004. I
have a brief explanation for each item starting with Section C and under Section D: Summary of Findings.
Attempts are being made to contact the previous ORC for the information and the return of the operator log
books and records.Amendments will be submitted in duplicate.
Operations&Maint.:
Laboratory:
Application for Field Parameters Certification is in Progress.
Record Keeping:
Attempts are being made to collect the records and ORC visitation log book from previous ORC.
New logs have been made from Feb.-Current with newly constructed data sheets.
Upstream/Downstream Sampling:
Attempts are being made to contact previous ORC to collect this information.
Section D Summary of Findings:
Attempts are being made to collect this information from previous ORC.Records and ORC
visitation log books are still in his possession. Also Feb/04 DMR will be resubmitted.
After discussion with Barry Love,it was concluded that my printed name,signature and the
permittee's address will be proper information on the back of the DMR.New copy of Signatory Authority
will be submitted. I appreciate the helpful advise by Mr.Love on reconstructing my log book.after a year it
was hard to remember all the proper sequence of information.
Any further questions or information needed,I can be contacted at 704-867-0753
or 704-813-6881 cell .
Sincerely,
Byron K. Burchell

0"W ATFR Michael F.Easley.Govc or )0
Ot pG William G.Ross Jr..Secretary
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Alan W.Klimek.P.E.Director
O - - Division of Water Quality
Colccn H.Sullins.Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 30, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL CM#7003 1680 0004 0876 0028
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Ridge Community Sewer Association
106 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,NC 28052
Subject: Notice of Violation
NCGS 143-215.1(a)
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
NOV-2004-PC-0099
Gaston County,NC
Dear Mr. Hayes:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on June 30, 2004 by Mr. Barry Love of this
Office. Please inform the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by
forwarding a copy of the enclosed report to him.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation(NOV)because of violations of
the subject permit as detailed under the Summary of Findings, Sand Filters,Record
Keeping, and Upstream/Downstream Sampling headings. The cited monitoring violations
had not been cited under either a NOV or a civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to
G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)
per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance
with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
Should this Office make an enforcement recommendation relative to the violations,you will
be advised in writing.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by August 18, 2004
addressing the violations/deficiencies noted under the Summary of Findings, Sand Filters,
Record Keeping,and Upstream/Downstream Sampling headings of the report. In
responding, please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman.
MENft
No Carolina Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-
Naturally 6748

Mr. Lawrence Hayes
Notice of Violation
Page Two
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Love or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington.D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e..PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 1J 2 IJ 31 NC0069175 111 121 04:06/?o 117 18 Li 19 u 2011
Remarks
211 I I 1 I I I 1 1 111 11 1 1 I 1 I 1111 I I LI 11 1 I 1 111 11 _I I I 1 I I 1 1166
Inspection Work Days Facility Seff-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
67 3.0 169 7011 71 1J 721 J 731 1 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:40 AM 04/0E130 02./01/01
Ridge Community WWTF
318 South Marietta Road Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Gastonia NC 1805. 12:30 PM 04/08r30 .5 OS 31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Byron K Burcnell/ORC/70-i-813-3500/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Lawrence Haver,10r Rdc Cir Gastonia NC 28052 r i i Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
® Permit II Flow Measurement II Operations&Maintenance k Records/Reports
A Self-Monitoring Program II Sludge Handling Disposal II Facility Site Review 111 Effluent/Receiving Waters
Li Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Sign(!Sigry(!1 of inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Barrio/r 7F.'ove MRC WQi;704-56:-169 704-Cc3-604C
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridoeman 704-6S -:Cc5;704-6.E;-6040
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.

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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (coast.) 1
31 NC0069175 111 12( 04;of/30 111 18 I rl
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Effluent Sampling Continued
DMR's were reviewed for the period of April 2003 through March 2004. Monitoring violations are as follows:
-Effluent temperature was not monitored daily 12 times in April, 3 in May, 2 in June, 14 in
July, once in September, 11 in November, and once in December 2003.
-Total residual chlorine was monitored only once the weeks of May 4-10, 11-17, July 27-August
August 3-9, and September 21-27, 2003, and January 18-24, 2004.
-pH was not monitored for the month of November 2003.
-In April 2003 both pH samples were collected within a period of less than ten days. Twice per
month sampling requires a 10 day interval between the collection of the samples.
-In July 2003 BOD, NH3, TSR, and Fecal Coliform were collected with less than a ten day interval
between collection of samples.
The February 2004 DMR was not on file in this Office. The ORC stated that only one copy had been sent in. The
permit requires that the DMR be signed and submitted in duplicate. The ORC said he would resubmit the DMR.
Two limit violations were reported during the review period. Those limit violations are as follows:
-A monthly average NH3 violation was reported for the month of April 2003. This violation has
been previously assessed.
-A monthly average NH3 violation was reported for the month of June 2003. This was previously
addressed in a Notice of Violation from this Office.

Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community Sewer Association-Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/30/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yee Nn NA NF
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 0 0 • 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? • 0 0 0
Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 • 0 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • 0 0 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Operations&Maintenance Yes Nn NA NF
Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks,pits,or wells? I ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Yes Nn NA NF
Disinfection _ 1y
Type of system? f q "t
Are cylinders secured adequately? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? 0 0 • 0
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Is ventilation equipment operational? ❑ ❑ E1 ❑
Is ventilation equipment properly located? 00 . 0
Is SCBA equipment available on site? 0 0 • 0
Is SCBA equipment operational? 0 0 • 0
Is staff trained is operating SCBA equipment? 00 . 0
Is staff trained in emergency procedures? 00 . 0
Is an evacuation plan in place? 0 0 • 0
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 1
(Sodium Hypochlorite)Is pump feed system operational? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate?(free of leaks/open drains) 0 0 • 0
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? MOOD
Is there adequate detention time • 0 0 0
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Yes Tank Nn NA NF
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visual alarm operational? 00110
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight? 00110
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? 0 0 0 •
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? 00 . 0
Comment:The septic tank was last pumped out in February 2004. The ORC stated that they intend to pump the septic
tank twice a year.
,Sand Filters(Low rate) Yes Nn NA NF
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? 0 0 • 0
Is the distribution box level and watertight? U ❑ ❑ 0
Is sand filter free of ponding? 01100

Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community Sewer Association-Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/30/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Sand Filters(l ow rate) Yes No NA NF
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? 0 0 • 0
Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 • ❑ 0
Comment:New sand is needed to reduce ponding. The lower sand filter was mostly covered with algae. Water was
ponding along one side and at the distribution box to the extent that tadpoles were present in the water. The permit
requires that the facility be properly operated and maintained at all times. The permittee is seeking grant money to
upgrade the plant(rebuild distribution boxes and replace sand).
J ahoratory Yes No NA NF
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ❑ E1 ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? 0 0 0
Is the facility using a contract lab? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? 00110
Comment:The ORC was not certified to do field parameters at the time of the inspection. He was in the process of
getting certified.
Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NF
Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 . 00
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 00 . 0
Is flow meter operating properly? 0 0 • 0
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0
Comment:Effluent flow is measured instantaneously by a dose counter.
Record Keeoing Yes No NA NF
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ E ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available,complete and current? ❑ E ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab.reg.required 5 years)? 00011
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include: ❑ E ❑ ❑
Dates,times and location of sampling U
Name of individual performing the sampling •
Results of analysis and calibration •
Dates of analysis •
Name of person performing analyses •
Transported COCs U
Plant records are adequate,available and include ❑ E ❑ ❑
O&M Manual 0
As built Engineering drawings ❑
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs ❑
Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? . 000
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users? 000 .
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 111 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 0 . 00
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • 0 0

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Permit: NC0069175 Owner-Facility: Ridge Community Sewer Association-Ridge Community WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/30/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Rer.orrf Keeping Yns Na NA NF
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit? • 0 0 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for example:MLSS.MCRT,Settleable Solids,DO,Sludge 00110
Judge,pH,and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ 0 ❑ •
Comment:The current ORC has been operating the plant since January 2004. All records maintained by the previous
ORC were still in his possession and not available for review. The permittee is required to maintain copies of all
records for 3 years and sludge records for 5 years. The ORC had lost his log book just a few days previous to the
inspection,so it was not available for review.
j=fflitent Samnlino. Yes Nn NA NF
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 • 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? • 0 ❑ 0
Is proper volume collected? U 0 0 0
Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ U ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept al 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? • 0 ❑ 0
Comment:Please refer to the Summary Section in regard to monitoring and limit violations.
Upstream/Downstream Samolinq. Yes Nn NA NF
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type,and sampling location)? ❑ • ❑ ❑
Comment:No upstream/downstream sampling data was submitted for the month of October 2003. The
upstream/downstream form was not included with the DMR.
Fffli tent Pine Yes Nn NA NF
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? • ❑ 0 ❑
Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials? • ❑ 0 ❑
Are the receiving waters free of solids/debris? • ❑ ❑ 0
Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? 1110013
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? U ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 • 0
Comment:The receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.

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Division of Water Quality
9i9 N.Main Si.
Mooresville,NC 28115
Attention: ivir.Richard iiricigernan
Subject: Response to Compliance
Evaluation Inspection
Ridge Community 10/31/02
November 27,2002
Dear Mr.Bridgman:
In response to the inspection at Ridge Community Waste Water facility by Wes Bell,1 have advised the
permittee of the problems noted under the Facility Site Review/Operation&Maintenance sections.
A backhoe has been contracted to prevent storm run off into one of the sandbeds.The black corrugated pipe
bas been replaced.
I am also requesting an mention for collecting information from previous ORC needed to satisfy the
violations in the Self Monitoring Section. Please consider my request due to the fact that the previous ORC
tailed to report this information. I will continue to try and contact Mr. Richard Hughes. 1 have advised the
pernuttee on how to read&check the information on his permit to the DMR.
If you need any further information please contact me at 704-813-3500.
Sincerely,
Byron K Burchell
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February 27,2003
Mr.Neal Stover,President
Ridge Community Sewer Association
3611 Little Mountain Road
Gastonia,North Carolina 28054
Subject: NOV/NRE Response
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Gaston County,N.C.
Dear Mr. Stover:
This office received the former ORCs' response to the Notice of Violation/Notice of
Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE)issued November 6,2002,regarding the numerous
monitoring violations at the subject WWTP. In light of the facility's current compliance status and the fact
that the former ORC (prior to May 2002)had been dismissed,this office has decided not to recommend
enforcement at this time.The ORC(prior to May 2002)indicated that you did not have copies of all
monitoring information(i.e. laboratory analyses,chain of custody forms,etc.)required by the NPDES
Permit. Please be advised that the NPDES Permit requires that the Permittee keep all monitoring
information, including all calibration and maintenance records,for a period of three years. In addition,it is
the Permittee's responsibility to assure that the contracted ORC has complied with all conditions of the
NPDES Permit.
The report should be self-explanatory;however,should you have any questions concerning this
report,please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Wes Bell or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
/ tX"-- lk
D.Rex Gleason,P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
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Cus b vice Mooresville Regional Office,919 North Main Street,Mooresville,NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
1 800 623-7748 FAX [phone]

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>_ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,Director
Division of Water Quality
November 6, 2002
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7001 2510 0005 0288 0388
Mr.Neal Stover, President
Ridge Community Sewer Association
3611 Little Mountain Road
Gastonia,North Carolina 28054
Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of
Recommendation for Enforcement
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Gaston County,N.C.
Dear Mr. Stover:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on October 31,2002,by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform
the facility's Operator-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation(NOV) and Notice of Recommendation
for Enforcement(NRE)because of the numerous monitoring violations of the subject NPDES Permit
and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 as detailed in the Self-Monitoring Section
of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five
thousand dollars($25,000.00)per violation,per day may be assessed against any person who violates
or fails to act in accordance with the terms,conditions,or requirements of any permit issued pursuant
to G.S. 143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by November 27. 2002,
addressing the deficiencies noted in the Self-Monitoring Section of the report. In responding,
please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman.
NCDENR
Customer Service Mooresville Regional Office,919 North Main Street,Mooresville,NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
1 800 623-7748 FAX [phone]

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NOV/NRE
Mr,Neal Stover
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This letter is also to advise you that this Office is considering sending a recommendation for
enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality for the monitoring/reporting
violations of G.S. 143.215.1(a)and the NPDES Permit No.NC0069175. If you have an explanation
for the violations that you wish to present, please include same in the requested response. Your
explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your
explanation will be forwarded to the Director along with the enforcement package for his
consideration.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report,please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at(704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
WB

dorrP et% US Environmental Protection Agency,Washington,D.C.,20460 - Form Approved.
A ) Water Compliance Inspection ReportOMB Approval No Expires
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NC Division of Water Quality/Mooresville Regional Office NCDENR
'‘tection;IA ZationalDatsSystem4 oding
Transaction Code NPDES No. Yr/Mo/Day Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
N 5 NC0069175 02/10/31 C S 2
Remarks:
Inspection Work Days Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved
1.5 2 N N
Section B:Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected: Entry Time: Permit Effective Date:
Ridge Community WWTP 11:12 am 02/01/01
Charlwood Drive
south of Gastonia
Gaston County,North Carolina Exit Time/Date: Permit Expiration Date:
11:29 am 05/08/31
02/10/31
Name(s)of On-Site Representative(s)/Title(s)/Phone No(s)/Fax No(s):
Mr.Byron Burchell/ORC/704-813-3500
Name and Address of Responsible Official: Title:President
Mr.Neal Stover
Ridge Community Sewer Association
3611 Little Mountain Road Phone No: Contacted?
Gastonia,North Carolina 28054 704-864-3146 No
Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
X Permit X Flow Measurement X Operations&Maintenance X Sewer Overflow
X Records/Reports X Self-Monitoring Program X Sludge Handling/Disposal Pollution Prevention
X Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules Pretreatment Multimedia
X Effluent/Receiving Waters X Laboratory Storm Water Other:
Section D:Summary of Findings/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary.
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspectors: Agency/Office/Telephone No: Date:
Wes Bell NCDWQ/MOORESVILLE/[phone] 11/5/02
Date:
Signature of Management QA Reviewer: Agency/Office/Phone&Fax No: Date:
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev.9-94)Previous editions are obsolete

Ridge Community WWTP
Page Two
The facility was last inspected by Roberto Scheller of this office on January 4,2000.
PERMIT:
The permit authorizes the continued operation of an existing 0.01 MGD wastewater treatment
system consisting of a septic/dosing tank,distribution box, dual surface sandfilter beds, and chlorine
contact chamber with tablet chlorination.
The permit for this facility became effective on 1/1/02 and expires on 8/31/05. The review
period of the self-monitoring reports covered the requirements of the previously issued permit.
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
The Operator-in-Responsible Charge(ORC)visitation log, daily operation and maintenance
logs, process control data, sludge removal data, and the calibration logs were reviewed during the
inspection. The records were complete and well organized.
FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE:
The positioning of one of the sandbeds allows the intrusion of stormwater runoff. The ORC
must insure that all organic material (including leaves, sticks, etc.) and any sediment (eroded from
the soil)are removed. Sediment and silt will bind with the sand in the filter bed and inhibit filtration.
In addition, the ORC indicated that both sandbeds are periodically tilled. Please be advised that
tilling should only be performed when there are no solids, sediment, vegetation, etc. in the sand.
Tilling with solids, sediment, vegetation, etc. in the sand will relocate the solids deep into the
sandbed which creates filtration and treatment efficiency problems.
At the time of the inspection,the laterals in one of the sandbeds were in the process of being
replaced with black corrugated pipe (with predrilled holes). The ORC must insure that the entire
sandbed is utilized to optimize treatment efficiency. The laterals (in both sandbeds) appeared level
and the sand had been raked. Also no vegetation was noted in the beds. The facility appeared to be
effectively treating the wastewater.
The facility is staffed with one Grade II ORC. A certified back-up operator has been
designated and is available when the ORC is unable to visit the facility. The ORC was very
knowledgeable of the treatment processes and equipment used at the facility.
LABORATORY:
Water Tech Laboratory, Inc. (Certification#50) in Granite Falls,N.C. has been contracted
to provide analytical support. The laboratory was not evaluated during this inspection. The ORC
indicated that he was in the process of submitting an application for a laboratory certification to
perform on-site field analyses. Mr. Chet Whiting (Division's Laboratory Certification Unit) has
been notified.
The pH,TRC,and DO meters and thermometer appeared to be properly calibrated. The ORC
must insure that all meter calibrations are documented to verify that the meters are calibrated prior
to the analyses.

Ridge Community WWTP
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EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS:
The facility discharges into an unnamed tributary to Blackwood Creek,which is a Class C
water in the Catawba River Basin. The effluent discharge was clear with no suspended solids or
foam. The outfall discharge location was accessible and well maintained. The receiving stream did
not appear to be negatively impacted by the discharge.
A review of the DMRs indicated numerous TRC values in excess of 28,ug/1. Be aware that
a stream action level of 17,ug/l has been established for total residual chlorine for chronic toxicity
effects. An action level of 28 µg/1 has been set as the maximum allowable effluent concentration
to protect the receiving stream against acute toxicity effects. Please maintain the total residual
chlorine concentration as low as possible,while still complying with fecal coliform limits.
SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM:
Self-monitoring reports were reviewed for the period August 2001 through July 2002,
inclusive. A daily maximum BOD violation was reported on December 7, 2001. A separate NOV
was issued for this violation.Note: A new ORC assumed the operation and maintenance duties and
compliance oversight(at this facility)in May 2002. The following monitoring violations were noted:
- No effluent temperature was reported on October 11, October 16, and December 21, 2001 and
February 5, March 11, March 19, March 20, April 1, April 2, April 4, April 8, April 9, April 15,
April 16, April 22, April 23, and April 29, 2002.
-Only one TRC was reported for the weeks of September 31 through October 6, October 28 through
November 3,and December 23 through December 29, and December 30, 2001 through January 5,
January 20 through January 26, January 27 through February 2,March 3 through March 9,March
24 through March 30, March 31 through April 6, and April 21 through April 27,2002.
-No effluent conductivity was reported for the weeks of October 28 through November 3, and the
entire month of December 2001 (4 total violations).
- Only one effluent pH value was reported for the month of December 2001.
- No effluent dissolved oxygen (DO) was reported for the weeks of December 30, 2001 through
January 5 and March 31 through April 6,2002.
-No effluent flow was reported for the weeks of December 30, 2001 through January 5 and March
31 through April 6, 2002.
- No upstream conductivity was reported for the weeks of October 28 through November 3,
November 4 through November 10,November 11 through November 17, and the entire month of
December 2001 (4 total violations).
-No downstream conductivity was reported for the weeks of October 28 through November 3 and
the entire month of December 2001 (4 total violations).
-No upstream and downstream fecal coliform were reported for the entire month of December 2001
(4 total violations).
-No upstream and downstream temperature and DO were reported for the weeks of December 30,
2001 through January 5 and March 31 through April 6, 2002.
Note: If any of the monitoring violations were inadvertent transcription errors,then amended DMRs
should be resubmitted to the Division.

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SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM cont'd:
The ORC did not sign the front of the October 2001 DMR. In addition, values for effluent
flow and temperature were reported on April 31, 2002. Please be advised that the ORC and
permittee must insure that all DMRs are accurate and complete before submittal to the Division.
The ORC indicated that a letter delegating signature authority(to allow the ORC's signature)
was submitted to this office;however,the letter could not be found in the file at this office. Please
resubmit a copy of this letter to this office. Please be advised that a delegation of signature authority
letter must be submitted to this office as required by 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b) and NPDES Permit.
All samples appeared to have been collected and analyzed within the required holding times.
The upstream and downstream locations appeared to be consistent with permit requirements.
Rating: Unsatisfactory (This section is rated unsatisfactory due to the numerous monitoring
violations)
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Effluent flow is measured instantaneously by a digital dose counter.
SLUDGE DISPOSAL:
Septage is removed by Stanley Septic Tank Service,Inc.and land applied at an approved site
in Gaston County.
SEWER OVERFLOW:
Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit, and North
Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection,pumping
station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of the
wastewater shall be reported to the central office or the appropriate regional office (Mooresville
Regional Office 704-663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the
permittee became aware of the bypass. Overflows and spills occurring 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. A written report shall also be provided within (5) days of the time of the
incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass,and its cause;the period of the bypass,
including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected,the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken(or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of
the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters(i.e. any spill that reaches any water already
present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc...) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground
that does not reach surface waters must be reported.
An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an
evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish
kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved oxygen and
pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at
multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative impact. Failure to report
the bypass of collection system,pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties
of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation.

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Division of Water Ousiity
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9/2/03
Bryon McCall
Ridge Community Sewer Association
122 Ridge Creek
Gastonia,NC 28056
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Ridge Community WWTP
Gaston County
Permit No:NC0069175
LV-2003-0532
Dear Mr.McCall:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No.1603 in the amount of$335.04 received from
you dated August 26,2003. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against the
subject facility and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future
action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes,Regulations,or Permits.
If you have any questions,please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547.
Sincerely,
For Coleen Sullins,Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Enforcement File#:LV-2003-0532
Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
NC DEr'T.OF Er l I1RONMENT
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4 W A TF9 Michael F.Easley,Governor
�0�Q William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
1 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1/
j(��W v` —i Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
75�imainsir Division of Water Quality
Coleen H.Sullins,Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
August 5, 2003
CERTI}'LED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7001 2510 0004 8286 6662
Mr. Bryon McCall, President
Ridge Community Sewer Association
122 Ridge Creek
Gastonia,NC 28056
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Ridge Community WWTP
Case No. LV-2003-0532
Gaston County,NC
Dear Mr. McCall:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$335.04 ($250.00 civil penalty+$85.04 enforcement costs) against the Ridge Community Sewer
Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring reports(DMR) submitted by the Ridge Community Sewer Association for
the month of April 2003. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0069175. The violations are summarized in
Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Ridge Community
Sewer Association violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NC0069175 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
the Director of the Division of Water Quality,I, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
the Ridge Community Sewer Association:
AT
NCDEN
Mooresville Regional Office,919 North Main Street,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
Phone [phone] Customer Service
Fax [phone] 1-877-623 6748

$ 250.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent limit
for Ammonia Nitrogen.
$ 250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.04 Enforcement costs.
$ 335.04 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

2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed
justification for such request:
A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the
reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for
contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter.
Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative
hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You
must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and
a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether:
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting
from the violations;
(c) the violations were inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violation;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Please submit this information to the attention of:
Ms. Coleen Sullins
Water Quality Section Chief
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review the information during a bimonthly enforcement conference and inform you
of his decision in the matter of the remission request. His response will provide
detnils regarding case status, directions for payment and provision for further
appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee
on Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that the Committee cannot
consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered
by the Director and therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
OR

3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing:
If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to
the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes. You must:
File your original petition with the
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
and
Mail or hand-deliver a copy of the petition to
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date
stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the
penalty.
Please be advised that any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new
enforcement action, including an additional penalty. If you have any questions about this civil
penalty assessment, please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional
Office at 704/663-1699.
S' 2c�v3 / ), /2.f AL ,
(Date) D. Rex Gleagon, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/attachments
Central Files w/attachments
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Attachment A
Ridge Community Sewer Association
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Case Number LV-2003-0532
Limit Violations, April 2003
Month Average Limit Violations
Parameter Reported Value Limit Units
Ammonia Nitrogen 4.6 * 2.0 mg/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Gaston
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Ridge Community Sewer Association )
PERMIT NO. NC0069175 ) FILE NO. LV-2003-0532
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling S335.04 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated August 5, 2003, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality
within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission
request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2003
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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Effluent �, _ i _ `
NPDES NO. NC0069175 DISCHARGE NO 001 MONTH April YEAR. 2003
FACILITY NAME Ridge Community CLASS: I cowry. Gaston
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE(ORC) Bill Hodge GRADE IV PHONE[phone]
Certified Laboratories(1) Water Tech Labs.Inc. (2)
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED PERSON(S)COLLECTING SAMPLES: Bill Hodge
Mau ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN.:Central Files //
16 of Water Quality
161"Mail Service e Center X /$43
RALEIGH,NC 27699-1617 (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN PONSIBLE CHARGE) DA
BY THIS SIGNATURE.I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS -
ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
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DE?t Form MR-1(12/93)

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Facility Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements x
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant,please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,operation,maintenance,etc.,
and a time table for improvements to be made.
"I certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted.Based on my inquiry
of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the information
submitted is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete.I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information,including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Neil Stover
Pernittee(Please print or type)
P �1 s� o3
Signature of Permittee" Date
3611 Little Mtn.Rd.Gastonia.NC 28056 704 864 3146 Aug.31,2005
Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp.Date
PARAMETER CODES
00010 Temperature 00556 Oil&Grease 00951 Total Flouride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual
00080 Color(Pt-Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine
00082 Color(ADMI) 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadium 01105 Aluminum
Nitrogen
00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromiur 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury
00310 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene
00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene 01062 Molybdenum
00530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 38260 MBAS 00410 Total Alkalinity
Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01045 Iron 39516 PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead 50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at(919)733-5083,extension 547
The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean.Use only units designated in the reporting facility's
permit for reporting data.
'ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A.0202(b)(5)(B).
"If signed by other than the permittee,delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B.0506(b)(2)(D).

Permit
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is •
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Locations
Average Maximum Frequency
Flow 0.01 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
BOD,5-day(20°C) 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1 —October 31)
BOD,5-day(20°C) 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1 —March 31)
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
NH3 as N 2.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1 —October 31)
NH3 as N 4.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1 —March 31)
Dissolved Oxygen2 Weekly Grab Effluent,
Upstream&Downstream
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
(geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine 2/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature(°C) Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature(°C) Weekly Grab Upstream&Downstream
pH3 2/Month Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least 300 feet downstream from the outfall.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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EPTEMBER 11. 2003
k%ifigLITY SiXTION, E .
WATER QUALITY REGIONAL SUPERVISOR
NC DEPT OF ENVIROMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
919 NORTH MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE NC 28115
DEAR MR.GLEASON,
FORTHCOMING COORESPONDENCE YOUR OFFICE MAY HAVE WITH THt.R1DGE
,20,4,WAIMIZAPt-SSWE'r-ATSTMATION. PLEASE SEND FUTURE LETTERS ETC.TO:
Avv-RF-rsit-_-E
106 RIDGE CIRCLE
GASTONIA NC 28052-(i)r)q 2-
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SINCERELY,
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LAWRENCE IlAYES

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O� pG Michael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
> y North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H.Sullins,Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
September 8, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED
7001 2510 0004 8287 5992
Mr. Bryon McCall, President
Ridge Community Sewer Association
122 Ridge Circle
Gastonia,NC 28052
Subject: Notice of Violation-Effluent Limitations
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
NOV-2003-LV 0138
Gaston County
Dear Mr. McCall:
A review of the June 2003 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
121ne Parameter
001 Reported Value Limit
Ammonia Nitrogen 2.27 m g/L 2.0 mg/L FIN
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the
violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a S
Consent. You may contact Richard Bridgeman of this Office for additional inform pedal information.
Order by
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bridgeman or
me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Compliance/Enforcment Unit
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Phone [phone] Mooresville Regional Office,919 North Main Scree ��t,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 NCDENR
Fax [phone]
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

02/28/2001 15:17 919-715-6048 DWG! NON DISCHARGE BR PAGE 03
PROCEDURE 4 REQUEST FORM
DATE: 2 2f-01
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Mooresville Regional Office,Water Quality Section
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rillANP Non-Discharge Permitting Unit
State Engineering Review Group
[phone] x524
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OF\NATF9 Michael F. Easley
O� pG Aa Governor
v� 7 NCDENR William G. Ross,Jr., Secretary
r North Carolina Department of EnvirorPiDNEMIONIMMarces
AND NATUPEs �
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February 28,2001
MAR 1 3 2001
NEAL STOVER
RIDGE COMMUNITY SEWER ASSOCIATION
3611 LITTLE MOUNTAIN Road
Gastonia,NC 28052 WATER QUAlTY SECTION
Subject: Renewal Notic
NPDES Permit NC0069175
RIDGE COMMUNITY WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Permittee:
The subject permit expires on September 30,2001. North Carolina Administrative Code(15A NCAC 2H.0105(e))
requires that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have
already mailed your renewal application,you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement,your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than April 5,2001.
Failure to request renewal of the permit by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least$500.00. Larger penalties may be
assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after September 30,2001 (or if continuation of the permit is desired),the current
permit must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute‘.I43-215.1
and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to$25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit,contact Bob Sledge of the
Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at(919)733-5083,extension 547. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional
Office at(704) 663-1699 to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with
the permit renewal application. If you have any questions,please contact me. My telephone number,fax number and e-mail
address are listed at the bottom of this page.
Sincerely,
CL 1 i
Valery Stephens 111
Point Source Branch
cc: Central Files
11011.1111111111.11111111111111.11111111111111
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083,extension 520 (fax)919 733-0719
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES e-mail:[e-mail]

NPDES Permit NC0069175
RIDGE COMMUNITY SEWER ASSOCIATION
Gaston County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit).
❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted ONLY by Industrial facilities discharging process
wastewater:
❑ Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40
CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA is not completed within one week of April 5, 2001, submit the application
package without the PPA. Submit the PPA as soon as possible after April 5,2001.
The above requirement does NOT apply to municipal or nonindustrial facilities.
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PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
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Send the completed renewal package to:
Ms. Valery Stephens
NC DENR / Water Quality / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment 11:Tir. A
and Natural Resources F
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
NcDENR
Willam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan Klimek P.E., Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
• // March 3, 2003
c\P: MR. BRYON MCCALL, PRESIDENT
122 RIDGE CREEK
GASTONIA, NC 28056
SUBJECT: PAYMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
RIDGE COMMUNITY WWTP
GASTON COUNTY
PERMIT NO: NC0069175
LV 03-116
Dear Mr.Mccall:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 1580 in the amount of $335.45 received from
you dated February 26, 2003. This payment satisfies in full the 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 Sledge at(919) 733-5083.
Sincerely,
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- Coleen Sullins, Chief NCOEPT• �� w. .".r
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Cc: Enforcement File#: LV 03-116 MAR 1 Q 2003
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Central Files
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William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
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Alan W.Klimek,P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
February 12, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL 7001 2510 0005 0287 8576
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Neal Stover,President
Ridge Community Sewer Association
3611 Little Mountain Road
Gastonia,NC 28054
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Ridge Community WWII'
Case No. LV 03-116
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Stover:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
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of $335.45 ($250.00 civil penalty+ $85.45 enforcement costs) against Ridge Community Sewer
Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report(DMR) submitted by Ridge Community Sewer Association for the
month of August 2002. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0069175. The violations are summarized
in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that Ridge Community Sewer
Association violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
and North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(aX6)in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established
by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I,D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
ainst Ridge Community Sewer Association:
NCDENR
Customer Service Mooresville Regional Office,919 North Main Street,Mooresville,NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
1 800 623-7748 FAX [phone]

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$ 2 So' For / of the one(1)violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No. NC0069175,by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit daily maximum effluent
limit for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
$ -z S`� ' TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.45 Enforcement costs.
$ 3 3 S- 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
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed
justification for such request:

A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the
reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for
contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment
letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an
administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in
dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and
stipulation form and a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether:
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting
from the violations;
(c) the violations were inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violation;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Please submit this information to the attention of:
Ms. Coleen Sullins
Water Quality Section Chief
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review the information during a bimonthly enforcement conference and inform
you of his decision in the matter of the remission request. His response will
provide details regarding case status, directions for payment and provision for
further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's
Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that the Committee
cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request
considered by the Director and therefore, it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
OR
3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing:
If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to
the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes. You must:

File your original petition with the
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
and
Mail or hand-deliver a copy of the petition to
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days,as evidenced by a date
stamp(not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect
the penalty.
Please be advised that any continuing violation(s)may be the subject of a new
enforcement action, including an additional penalty. If you have any questions about this civil
penalty assessment, please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional
Office at 704/663-1699.
(Dale)) D. Rex G son,P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
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Central Files w/attachments
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Attachment A
Ridge Community Sewer Authority
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0069175
Case Number LV 03-116
Limit Violations,August 2002
Daily Maximum Limit Violations
Parameter
Reported Value Limit Units
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 12.5 * 7.5 mg/L
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Gaston
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
) AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Ridge Community Sewer Authority )
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PERMIT NO. NC0069175 ) FILE NO. LV 03-116
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling for
violation(s)as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated
,the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil
penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and
does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further
understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be
submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2003
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

Permit;,.
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A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is .
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Pcrmittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location1
Average Maximum Frequency
Flow 0.01 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent
BOD,5-day(202C) 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1—October 31)
BOD,5-day(20°C) 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1—March 31)
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
NH3 as N 2.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(April 1—October 31)
NH3 as N 4.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
(November 1 —March 31)
Dissolved Oxygen2 Weekly Grab Effluent,
Upstream&Downstream
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent
(geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine 2/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature(2C) Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature(2C) Weekly Grab Upstream&Downstream
pH3 2/Month Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream= at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream=at least 300 feet downstream from the outfall.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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Facility Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements Compliant
.t.
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements _
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant,please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,operation,maintenance,etc.,
and a time table for improvements to be made.
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"I certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information.the
information submitted is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information,including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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Permittee dtPlease print or type)
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Signatuft Permittee** Date
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Permittee Ad s 3l
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PARAMETER CODES
00010 Temperature 00556 Oil&Grease 00951 Total Fluoride _ 01067 Nickel
00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver •
SOQ60 Total
00080 Color(Pt-Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen. 01092 Zinc Chsidual
Ch
00082 Color(ADMI) 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium lorine
01105 Aluminum
Nitrogen
00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147-Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde
00300 Dissolved Oxygen . 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Colifonn 71900 Mercury
00310 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene
00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene
00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene
00530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 38260 MBAS
Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01045 Iron 39516 PCBs
00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead 50050 Flow
Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at(919)733-5083,extension 581 or 534.
The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting
facility's permit for reporting data.
* ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as requiredper 15A NCAC 8A.0202(b)(5)(B).
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** If signed by other than the permittee,delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)
(2)(D).

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DEHNR BY THIS SIGNATURE,I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
P.O.BOX 29535 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
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Fast Track Worksheet
Case Number LV 03 116
Facility Name Ridge Community WWTP
Permit Number NC0069175
Previous Case Statutory Maximun $10,000
in the Last No per violation
two years
Number of Assessments for previous 6 DMRs Total Assessment Factor=
• 1 0 20 03 0 40 0 6 1.00
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Total
Number Number Penalty/ Assessment
Violations Assessed Parameter Violation Violation Factor Total Penalty
1 1 BOD5 Weekly avg/daily $250 l $250.00
max
1 Grand Total Penalty $250.00
Percent of the Maximum Penalty
Authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. 2.50
Comments
Prepared by Richard Bridgeman

!Service Ca.
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P.O.Box 5
Oakboro,NC.28129
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
May 18,2002
Richard Bridgeman
DWQ/NCDENR
919 North Main St.
Mooresville,NC 28115 RE: Notice of Violation December 2001
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES No. 0069175
Dear Mr.Bridgeman,
This letter is in response to your letter asking about possible lab errors or an explanation for the elevated BOD5
sampled in December 2001. As you know contract labs run hundreds of samples per year,and sometimes even
quality control measures don't pin down exact reasons for the results we get(good or bad),but we must report the
results on the DMR that is why so many BOD5 samples were pulled in December to prove the elevated BOD5 was
just that ONE ELEVATED SAMPLE,out of many that were pulled during the year.
As to why this happens could be a multitude of things; including but not limited to the following:
1. Poor sample handling at the contract lab.
2.Poor sample handling in the field.
3. Septic dose tank has two dose bells that dose two sand filter beds, maybe this dose cycle was interrupted causing
one bed to be dosed twice.
4. Leaves falling from trees in/around the chlorine contact tank could have caused this elevated result.
Although any of the above could have caused the problem,one thing is for sure the problem did not present itself
again when sampling was stepped up and as you know this extra sampling and troubleshooting of the system has
cost Ridge Community to prove this system was not upset,so having a civil penalty assessed for this would not
recognize the efforts of our team in respects to this violation,also the cost of conducting a civil assessment could
run more than the actual fine assessed.
In closing I would like to say we are commited to the enviroment and do everything possible to consistantly
provide a better than permit quality of effluent into the waters of North Carolina. If there are any father questions
or concerns not addressed in this letter please contact me at 704-474-3014.
Sincerely,
VeDEPT.OF ENV'2'AEU
r AND NATUr .,;,R.ES
Richard J.Hughes MOOREhv; ,..,.
ORC Ridge Community F
MAY 2 1 2002
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Governor
William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
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Division of Water Quality
May 9,2002
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr.Neal Stover,President
Ridge Community Sewer Association
3611 Little Mountain Road
Gastonia,NC 28054
Subject: Notice of Violation-Effluent Limitations
Ridge Community WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0069175
Gaston County,NC
Dear Mr. Stover:
A review of the December 2001 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation
of the following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Limit
001 Biochemical Oxygen Demand 31.4 mg/L 15.0 mg/L FIN
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. As
indicated in the comments section on the reverse side of the Discharge Monitoring Report for December
2001,the noncompliant BOD5 value is very atypical for this facility;the effluent concentration typically
reported is either 2 mg/L or<2.0 mg/L. What is missing from the comments is a possible explanation for
the apparent violation. The reported value meets the criteria set forth for a civil penalty assessment;
however,prior to initiating an enforcement action an opportunity is given for you to provide an explanation
for the violation. If a laboratory error is suspected,your contract laboratory needs to provide you with a
written explanation. Please respond in writing within ten(10)days following receipt of this Notice to the
attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman at the letterhead address.
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact either Mr.
Bridgeman or me at 704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason,P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Mr. Richard Hughes,ORC
NLD NR :
Customer Service Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone [phone]
1 800 623-7748 Fax [phone]

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For subau�aion of a DMR monthly monitoring report form MR-1
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WATER QUALITY,RALEIGH NC.

IPState of North Carolina
Department of Environment
Aand Natural Resources •
Division of Water Quality - ir
Michael F. Easley, Governor
NcDENR
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary r
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ;_ GE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
January 17, 2002 JAN 2 2 2002
CHARLES D. JONES, DEACON
SOUTH GASTONIA PENTACOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH
205 DAVIS HIGHTS DRIVE
GASTONIA,NC 28053
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0019653 (modification)
South Gastonia Pentecostal Holiness Church
South Gastonia Pentecostal Holiness Church
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Gaston County
Dear Mr.Jones:
In accordance with your application received October 29, 2001, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0019653,dated January 17, 2002,to the South Gastonia Pentecostal Holiness Church for the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. The modification to this permit is to include a
variance to 15A NCAC 2H .0200 and the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria document to allow for the
installation of 4-inch gravity sewer.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, shall void Permit No.
WQ0019653 issued March 27, 2001, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference.
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection
facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0227 or any individual system-
wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet
15A NCAC 2H.0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria
adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned
herein. Issuance of this permit indicates that the Division has granted a variance to 15A NCAC 2H .0200 and the
Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria document to allow for the installation approximately 530 of 4-inch
gravity sewer in lieu of the previously permitted 6-inch gravity sewer. Division approval is based on acceptance
of the certification provided by a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer in the application. It shall be the
Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules.
Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A
through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of
the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended,and other applicable Laws,Rules, and Regulations,permission is hereby granted to the South Gastonia
Pentecostal Holiness Church for the construction and operation of approximately 530 linear feet of 4-inch gravity
sewer to serve one 200-seat church as part of the South Gastonia Pentecostal Holiness Church project, and the
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discharge of 600 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Ridge Community Sewer
Association's existing sewerage system,pursuant to the application received October 29,2001, and in conformity
with 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as
applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains adopted June 1,2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Ridge Community Sewer
Association Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0069175)prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.
This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between South Gastonia Pentecostal Holiness
Church and Ridge Community Sewer Association for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full
force and effect.
Construction of the subject wastewater collection system shall not commence until approval for the
construction and operation of these sewers has been obtained from the Metropolitan Sewerage District of
Buncombe County.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request
must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and
filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless
such demands are made,this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Kristin E. Miguez at
[phone] extension 524.
Sinc e
Gregory J.Thorpe,Ph.D.
cc: Gaston County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office,Water Quality Section(WWTF Permit No. NC0069175)
Johnny Murdock,PE
Ridge Community Sewer Association(3611 Little Mountain Road,Gastonia,NC 28052)
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity
Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable;
and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Permittee
shall maintain compliance with an individual system-wide collection system permit for the operation and
maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0227. If an individual permit is not required,
the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2H.0227:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land
or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the
surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed prior to January 1, 2004 and shall be actively
maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least three times per
week until July 1, 2000; thereafter, pump stations shall be inspected at least daily, as defined in 15A
NCAC 2B .0503(5), until July 1, 2001; and thereafter, pump stations shall be inspected every day.
Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least once per week.
e. High-priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with
15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General
Statute §143-215.1C.
4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection facilities
to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted
to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as
may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be
approved.
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5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt
service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface
waters of the State.
6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a copy of
the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations permitted
as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer certifying that
the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the Division's
Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design
Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable;
and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall
retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a
final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record
drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with each
partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record Drawings",
and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non-Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service
Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1617.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the
wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2H .0200; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum
Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as
applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the
Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C.
9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions,the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required
by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities.
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations,or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal) which
have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion
and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit
NCG0100000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H
.0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704) 663-
1699, 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 either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or
breakage,etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without
treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five days
following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be
taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
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Permit issued this the seventeenth day of January,2002
NORTH, AROLINA NV ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Gregory J.Thorpe,Ph.D.,Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0019653
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Permit No. WQ0019653
January 17,2002
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina,
having been authorized to observe(periodically, weekly,full time)the construction of the
project, , for the
Project Name Location and County
Permittee hereby state that,to the best of my abilities,due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A
NCAC 2H.0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division)Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted
February 12, 1996 as applicable;the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump
Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable;and other supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
The above Engineer's Certification shall be completed and submitted to the address below with one copy of the
"Construction Record Drawings"of the wastewater collection system extension as well as supporting design
calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project. This project shall not be considered complete
nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been
received by the Division. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension
prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject
the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON-DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH,NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
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,1_ Governor
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December 7,2001
Ms.Glenda M.Jones 1 0 2001
Gaston County Natural Resources Department DEC
1303 Cherryville Highway
Dallas,North Carolina 28034
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'I Ridge ommunity WWTP
Gaston County
Dear Ms.Jones
This letter is in response to a letter you faxed the Division on October 4,2001. Your letter listed several
questions regarding the subject permit. Accordingly,we offer the following points in response to those raised in your
letter:
❖ Fecal coliform discharge from the subject facility has been well below permit limits for the past 3 years.
It is unlikely that this system is a primary contributor to the fecal coliform impairment downstream in
Crowders Creek.
❖ The corrective measures performed by the U.S.EPA in regard to the Superfund site at 2307 Davis Park
Road concentrated on the drinking-water supply for the residents in the area and did not address
domestic wastewater disposal. The subject facility's wastewater is 100%domestic and is not related to
the groundwater contamination in the area. The contaminated groundwater plume is not being treated
by the subject facility.
❖ Failure to renew this permit would deprive the Ridge Community's residents of their most cost-effective
method of wastewater disposal.
❖ The Ridge Community will not have sewer connections available for 5-10 years (see attached
correspondence from the City of Gastonia).
❖ The two enforcements against the subject facility have been resolved to the satisfaction of the Division.
At the most recent facility inspection,personnel from the NC DENR Mooresville Regional Office were
satisfied with the facility's condition and recommended renewal of the permit without additional
restrictions for the permittee.
The subject facility is like many small wastewater treatment plants permitted by the Division. While it is not
our most preferred means of wastewater disposal,it is the most practical solution for this particular site until the City
of Gastonia expands sewer service in that area of the County. If you have any additional questions concerning this
permit,please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number(919) 733-5083,extension 511.
Sincerely,
ORIGI NLSIGNED
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Gregory J.Thorpe,Ph.D.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville < '
NPDES Unit
N.C.Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit Phone:[phone]
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 fax:[phone]
Internet:h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center 1 800 623-7748