NC0004464_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 12/14/2020

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
D.M. Pittman
Interim County Manager
Polk County -
P.O. Box 308
Columbus, North Carolina 28722
Dear Permiee:
April 25, 2014
John E. Skvarla, III
�] Secretary
aYliiop � Water Resources
MAY 13 2014
Water Quality Regional Opemftls
Asheville Regional Office
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Permit Number NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP - Class II
Polk County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum
of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15,
2007 (or as subsequently amended).
Please note that proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge
monitoring reports (DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such
submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). Therefore, a requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the
NC DWR's Electronic Discharge. Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to this
final permit. [See Special Condition A. (2.)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and
obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr.
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following
web site: http://www2.epa. ov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such
demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Resources 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.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Permit NC0004464
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Polk County
is hereby authorized to discharge domestic wastewater from a facility located at the
Woodland Mills WWTP
4021 NC Highway 108
Mill Spring
Polk County
to receiving waters designated as the South Branch (unnamed tributary to Little White Oak Creek) in the
Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective August 1, 2014.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2018.
Signed this day April 25, 2014.
G.
T o�i as A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0004464
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
Polk County is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.015 MGD extended aeration wastewater treatment facility that
includes the following components:
➢ Aeration
➢ Clarifier
➢ Skimming
➢ Sludge return
➢ Chlorine disinfection
➢ Tablet dechlorination
The facility is located at Woodland Mills WWTP (4021 NC Highway 108) near Mill Spring in Polk
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the South
Branch (unnamed tributary to Little White Oak Creek), currently classified C waters in sub -basin 03-
08-02 of the Broad River Basin.
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Permit NC0004464
PART I
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee
is authorized to discharge treated domestic wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LFMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
. .
Monthly
Daly ' ,
lVIeasurement
Sample
Sample
Parameter"CodeMaximum
Fre. ueric :
Type.
Location
Flow
50050
0.015 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20oC2
C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Influent & Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
31616
NH3 as N — Summer*
C0610
12.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N — Winter*
C0610
33.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines
28 µg/L
2 / Week .
Grab
Effluent
50060
pH
00300
6.0 — 9.0 Standard Units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature
00010
Daily
Grab
Effluent
*Summer: April 1 — October 31
*Winter: November 1 — March 31
Footnotes:
1. No later than May 1, 2015, begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using
NC DWR9s eDMR application system. See Special Condition A.(2.).
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
3. The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine values reported below 50 µg/1 to be in
compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported
by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/l.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
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Permit NC0004464
A. (2.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does. not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates
that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit.(Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (l 1.) Signatory Requirements
e Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a11
Beginning no later than May 1, 2015, the permittee shall begin reporting discharge monitoring data
electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet
application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's
eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DENR / DWR / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files/eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to, use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility
being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband
access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted
and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the
facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid
for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted
electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary
waiver by the Division.
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Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the following web page: http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/adminibog/i u/p edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make
the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"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. "
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the
date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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. NPDES Permit Standard Conditions
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PART.II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR'NPDES PERMITS "
Section A. Definitions •
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act",
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including'the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The.period from midnight of one day until midnight •of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the ealendar.day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a• 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples.of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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NC DENR / Division of Water Quality, / Surface Water Protection Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 276994 617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative ;summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summn (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division
c. SignificantNon-Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms IDSF),
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant' Industrial Users (SIUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial. Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information.
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
IUs in'SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs'that are not considered S1Us, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;.
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]'
12. Record' Keeping.
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW' and shall retain all other :Pretreatment Program records as, required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(t). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 4.0312(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved.
pretreatment program. and retain_ a written description of those, current level's of inspection. [ 15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b.)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SlUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .01 14 and 1.5A NCAC 02H .0907.
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Facility information
NPDES permit #:
NC0004464 Polk County
Facility name:
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County Government purchased WWTP from
Woodland Mills Corporation on June '3, 2004. The
WWTP serves Polk County School Systems, a
sports complex and Polk County Water
Department's maintenance facilities. There are
future plans to build a nursing facility nearby and
tie into the existing WWTP.
WWTP class:
II
WWTP type:
0.015 MGD extended aeration package plant with:
bar screen; communitor; aeration basin with dual
blowers providing diffused air; clarifier with
sludge return; Isco Ultrasonic 3010 flow meter
(added May 2005); tablet chlorinator; chlorine
contact chamber; and tablet dechlorinator.
WWTP location:
260 Wolverine Trail, Mill Spring -- Woodland Mills
plant site @: 4021 NC Hwy 108; Mill Spring, NC
28756 - to the left of the pond.
Responsible official:
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Responsible "'s title:
Polk County Manager
Official's location:
40 Courthouse Street, Columbus, NC 28722
Mailing address:
PO Box 308, Columbus, NC 28722
Phone numbers
828-894-2114 or 3301 Ryan Whitson
828-894-2263 " -fax (Anne Britton)
828-697-0063 James & James Env. Mgmt.-ORC contractor & lab
828-697-0065 " -fax
828-674-8171 Juanita - cell
Operator information
Contract ORC : James & James Env. Mgmt.-ORC contractor & lab
Mailing address: 3801 Asheville Hwy.; Hendersonville, NC 28791
Permit information
Date issued: 9-1-2008
Expiration date: 7-31-2013
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0004464 .
A. '(1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,.the Permittee is
authorized to discharge treated domestic wastewater from outfall 001. ,Such discharges. shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below
PARAMETER .:._...
LIMITS,.
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly.. ,
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.015 MGD
Continuous
Recording -
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20°C1
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Influent and Effluent
Total Suspended Solids'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Influent and Effluent
f
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eometric me
Mean
200 / 10.0 ml
400 / 100 ml .
Weekly
Grab
Effluent .
NH3 as N
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12.0 mg/L
35.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
: Effluent -
NHs as N
November 1— March 31
. 33.0 mg/L.
35.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab .
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2
28 pg/L
2 / Week
Grab
Effluent
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Effluent
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The Arihmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B ass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant rime/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
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➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every X hours [X = days detention time] over a 24-hour period. Effluent
samples shall be collected at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-
hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not
submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant
Federal effluent guideline[s] -for the appropriate calculation interval.
Dg4 Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DM or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
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Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limits
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
,Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe proper , damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
UP -Set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limitl
The arithmetic mean of•all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar•week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
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section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both.. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
d. Any person who knoxingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terns, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject. to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
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5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, not
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new, permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or.the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
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b. Allreports required by the' permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Tide 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
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The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days o£
➢ 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.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
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(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
U sets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
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)].
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2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge. Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
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➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entev
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)].
soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, not to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion. of the influent to such station or facility.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making
any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in
NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, not change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinittophenol; and one milligram per liter
0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";,
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(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in' the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
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f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fames within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user; the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey JWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.S.).
4. Headworks Anal sis A) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
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Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at 'least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during -the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan (EEZ
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports X=
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment
Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the
Division at the following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c) Significant Non -Compliance. Report SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms JDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be -reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report -
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications; POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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June 18, 2008
Mr. Ryan D. Whitson, County Manager
Polk County Government
40 Courthouse St.
P.O. Box 308
Columbus, North Carolina 28722
Dear Mr. Whitson:
Mich.. F: E U ' " ovemor
Williarim G. Ross Jr.; Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
j� Coleen�H. nSullinS, Diiecio
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JUN 1 9 2008
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE`REG�ONAL OFFICE
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has received your application and has drafted a
NPDES permit for the above referenced facility. The draft permit authorizes the Polk County
Government to discharge domestic wastewater from the Woodland Mills WWTP to South Branch
Little White Oak River, a class C water in the Broad River Basin. The draft permit includes
discharge limitations/or monitoring for flow, total suspended solids (TSS), BOD5, ammonia
nitrogen, total residual chlorine and fecal coliform.
The following procedure has been recently implemented by DWQ: Total residual chlorine (TRC)
"compliance level changed to 50 ug/1 Effective March 1, 2008, the Division received EPA approval to
allow a 50ug/1 TRC compliance level. This change is due to analytical difficulties with TRC
measurements. Facilities will still be required to report actual results on their monthly discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submittals, but for compliance purposes, all TRC values below 50 ug/1 will. be
treated as zero. A footnote regarding this change has been added 'to the effluent limitations page in
the draft permit.
The following modifications are included in the draft permit.
■ A tablet dechlorinator has been added to the components of the wastewater treatment
plant per the Authorization to Construct No. 004464A01 issued October 28, 2005.
■ Influent monitoring for BOD5 and Total' Suspended Solids have been added to the
permit and the facility must meet a removal efficiency of 85%. See footnote 1 on the
Effluent Limitations page.
At this time, the Division is submitting a notice to the newspapers of general circulation in
Polk County, inviting comments from you or your representative, the public and other agencies on
the draft permit. The notice should be published on or about June 11, 2008. Following a 30-day
comment period, we will review all pertinent comments received and take appropriate action on the
permit issuance.
None Carolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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Please provide written comments on the draft permit no later than July 25, 2008. If you
have any questions, please contact me at [phone], extension 512.
Sincerely,
Jac lyn M.;well
We tern NPDErogram
Attachments
cc: ashevnlle- eegio t fficer/Surface Water Protection Section
Juanita James/James and James Environmental Management, Inc.
3801 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville, N.C. 28791
NPDES File/NC0004464

Permit NC0004464
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA , .
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY.
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision'of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards -and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Polk County
is hereby authorized to discharge domestic wastewater from a facility located at
Woodland Mills WWTP
4021 NC Highway 108
Mill Spring
Polk County
to receiving waters designated -as the South Branch (unnamed tributary to Little White Oak Creek) in the
Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II,111 and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2013.
Signed this day xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this
permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive
authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions included herein.
Polk County is hereby authorized to:
1." Continue to operate an existing 0.015 MGD extended aeration wastewater treatment facility that
includes the following components:
➢ Aeration
➢ Clarifier
➢ Skimming
➢ Sludge return
➢ Chlorine disinfection
➢ Tablet dechlorination
The facility is located at Woodland Mills WWTP off NC Highway 108 near Mill Spring in Polk
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the South
Branch (unnamed tributary to Little White Oak Creek),_ currently classified C waters in the Broad
River Basin.

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A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge treated domestic wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
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CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITATIONS
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45.0 mg/L
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400 / 100 ml
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Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
NH3 as N
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35.0 mg/L
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35.0 mg/L
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(November 1— March 31) .
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.1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent
value (85% removal).
2. The facility shall report all effluent total residual chlorine values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field certified. However,
effluent values below 50 Ng/l will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
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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James & James Environmental Management, Inc.
3801 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville, N. C. 28791
OFFICE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
December 7, 2007
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division.of Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1617
Regarding All Waste Water Facilities Operated by James & James
To Whom It May Concern:
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DEC 20 2007 1 j
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This letter is, to request the renewal for the waste water treatment facility of Woodland Mills.
NPDES NC0004464.
Sincerely
Juanita J es
James and James Environmental Mgt., Inc.
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3801 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville, N. C. 28791
OFFICE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
December 7, 2007
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1617
Regarding All Waste Water Facilities Operated by James & James
To Whom It May Concern:
Sludge from this facility is pumped by Mike's Septic Tank Service and is permited to be dumped at
Brevard Waste Treatment System and MSD.
Sincerely
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James and James Environmental Mgt., Inc.
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Mr. Michael Talbert, County Manager
Polk County
P.O. Box 308
Columbus, North Carolina 28722
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Talbert:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of „Water" Quality,
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October 28, 2005
NOV ~- 1 2005
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i WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 004464AOI
Woodland Mills WWTP
Dechlorination Facilities
Polk
A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was
received on October 28, 2005, by the Division. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existing Woodland Mills WWTP, with discharge of treated
wastewater into South Branch in the Broad River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of a tablet dechlorination system pursuant to the fast track application
received on October 28, 2005, and in conformity with the Minimum Design
Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part I1I, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0004464 issued May 1, 2005, and shall be subject to revocation unless
the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0004464.
In the event that the facilities fail to perforni satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
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inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0140, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of
these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be
submitted to the address provided on the form.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by
the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all, other- conditions .of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.

Mr. Michael Talbert, County Manager
October 28, 2005
Page 3
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
r
Alan Klimek, P.E.
MH/cgm
cc: Keith Webb, P.E. — McGill Associates
Polk County Health Department
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Mark Hubbard, P.E.
A to C File

Polk County
A to C No. 004464A01
Issued October 28, 2005
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Woodland Mills WWTP located
on Wolverine Drive in Polk County for Polk County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities,
due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction:
Installation of a tablet dechlorination system pursuant to the fast track application
received on October 28, 2005, and in conformity with the Minimum Design
Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Send to: Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633

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A S S O C I A T E S
October 21, 2005
Mr. Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Klimek:
!D OCT 2 4 2005
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
RE: De -chlorination Facilities
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Please find enclosed three (3) copies of the "Fast -Track Application for dechlorination
Facilities Authorization to Construct" for the Woodland Mills WWTP owned by Polk County.
This application is for the addition of a tablet feed system for dechlorination of the effluent from
the 15,000 gpd package type WWTP
Please give me a call if you have questions.
Sincerely,
MCGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
M. Keith Webb, P.E..
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828-252-0575 •
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Dep.l,rtnlent of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of eater Quality
i FAST -TRACK APPLICATION
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CONSTRUCT
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INSTRUCTIONS: I4dicate that you have included the following list of required application package items by
signing your initials i the space provided next to each item. Failure to submit all, required items .vill lead to return
of the permit applicat M.
X A. Appcation Form - Submit one original and one copy of the completed and appropriately
exec ted application form. Any changes to this form will result in the application being returned.
The )ivision of Water Quality (the Division) will only accept application packages that huve been
fullyl1completed with all applicable items addressed. You DO NOT need to submit detailed plans
_X B. Cer) tication Form - Subnut the completed engineers certification form signed and sealed by a
prof;'ssional engineer registered in the state of [north Carolina.
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X C. Desi'"ated Representative - If the application is being filed by a party other than the w ner. a
lette from the owner designating the applicant as his/her authorized representative must be
inch led.
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D. Rea#, understood, and followed the Dechlorination System Minimum Design Criteria
(ad(pted 4/18/03 and as subsequently amended).
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THE COMPLE': 'ED APPLICATION PACKAGE SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS:
J+ORTtH CAR( LINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
M DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
NPDES PERNIITTING UNIT
By U.S. Postal Se ;vice: By Courier/Special Deliverv;
1617 Mail Servict I Center 512 N. Salisbury St., Suite 9,,5
Raleigh, North C 'rolina 27699.1617 Raleigh, North Carolina 276104
Telephone Number: [phone]
Facsimile Number: [phone]
For j#ore information, visit our web site at http://l12o.ejir.state.ric.its/iVPDESI
FORM: DCI. 4.12003
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Certification
Fast-Tr�pk Authorization to Construct for Dechlorination Facilities
Professional Eni:ineer's CertiCcation:
I. M. Keith W 1bb , attest that this application For tablet dechlorination, feed system
f nr the Polk Co. - Wood 1 and Mi 11 s WWTP has been reviewed by me and is accurate,
complete and consdIent with the information in the engineering plans. calculations, and all other supportin;
documentation. I ft 111her attest that the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with all applicable
regulations and Min imuH Design Criteria for Dechlorinarion Fcrcililies, adopted April 15, 2003. Although certai I
portions of this strbr},ittal package may have been prepared by other professionals, inclusion of these materials unde r
my signature and s'al signifies that I have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with th_
proposed design..
NOTE: In accorda 1.e with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes
any false statement ! representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 rnisdemeanc r
which may include ;`. fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties tip to V' 5,000 per violation. Furthermore ,
failure to design tbt above referenced facilities in accordance with Minimum Dc:sigrr Criteria for Dechlorinario•7
Facilities and good _ngineering practice could subject you to disciplinary action by the North Carolina Board fc r
Professional Engine rs and Land Surveyors.
North Carolina
Applicant's Ce
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and complete to th
in accordance wi
construction procei
and 143-215.6B,
application shall bt
penalties up to $25
Signature:
nal Engineer's sea], signature, and date:
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.bert attest that this application for tablet de -hl o i nati on f PPd system
has been reviewed by me and is accura:e
best of my knowledge. By signing this certification I, certify that facilities have been designs d
the. Division's Dechlorination System Minimum Design Criteria, and commit to insu•e
s'.in accordance with said criteria. NOTE: •In accordance with NC General Statutes 143 215.6A
y person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in at,y
;uilty of a Class 2 is r can r which ay ' elude a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as cis it
00.per 'o ion
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Date:
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March 11, 2005
ValStephens
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
RE: Permit Name/Ownership .Change
Woodland Mills Corporation
NPDES Permit # 0004464
Dear Ms. Stephens:
I am enclosing two (2) copies of the "Water Quality Section Permit Name/Ownership
Change Form" for NPDES Permit # 0004464 and a copy of the deed for the property transferring
ownership to Polk County from Woodland Mills Corporation.
This permit is currently held by Woodland Mills Corporation. The 'enclosed form
requests the change of ownership to Polk County.
Should you have any,questions please give me a call at 828-252-0575.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
M. KEITH WEBB, P.E.
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Enclosure
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Jim Reid w/enclosure
0353 5/letters/vs 11 march05
FD E C EE y- E
ID
MAR 1 4 2005 10
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Engineering Planning Finance
McGill Associates, P.A. • P.O. Box 2259, Asheville, NC 28802 • 55 Broad Street, Asheville, NC 28801
828-252-0575 • FAX [phone]

Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director, Division of Water Quality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE C
I. CURRENT PERMIT INFORMATION': MAR 14 2005
Permit Number: N/C/ 0 / 0 / 0 / 4 / 4 / 6 / 4 / or WATER QUALITY SECTION
- Certificate of Coverage Number: N/C/G/_/_/_/_/_/_/ ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
1. Permit holder's name: Woodland Mills Corporation
2. Permit's signing official's name and title: K. C. Johnson
(Person legally responsible for permit)
Vice President
(Title)
3. Mailing address: 4021 Highway 108 East City: Mill Springs
State: NC Zip Code: 28756 Phone: [phone]
II. NEW OWNER/NAME INFORMATION:
1. This request for change is a result of:
Change in ownership of company _ Name change for company
X Change in ownership of property/facility _ Name change for property/facility
Other (please explain):
2. Owner Information
Company or Owner Name: Polk County
(name to be pui on permit / certificate of coverage)
Owner's/operator's or signing official's name: Karim Shihata Title: _County Manager
Company Contact: Karim Shihata Title: County Manager
Owner Mailing address: Post Office Box 308 City: _Columbus
State: NC Zip Code: 28722 Phone: ( 828) 894-3301 Ext. 8
E-mail address: pernanager([e-mail]
3. Facility Information
Facility Name: Woodland Mills WWTP
Facility Contact: Karim Shihata Title: _ County Manager
Facility Mailing address: Post Office Box 308 City: Columbus
State: NC Zip Code: 28722 Phone: ( 828) 894-3301 Ext. 8
E-mail address: pcmanagerOskyranner.net
SWU-239-102501

PERMI AME / OWNERSHIP CHATS , FORM
THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY UNLESS
ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL.
REQUIRED ITEMS:
1. This completed application
2. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as a contract, deed, articles of incorporation)
Certification must be completed and signed by both the current permit holder and the new applicant in the case of change of
ownership. For name change only, complete and sign the application certification.
Current Permittee's Certification:
I, K. C. Johnson, Vice President attest that this application for
name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete'to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all
required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this
yappplicatii n ackage will be returned as incomplete.
Signature: /C� • zti• Date: �a
Applicant's C
I, Karim•Shihata, County Manager . , attest that this application for a
name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all
required parts of this a p1. ation are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this applic ion package will e e d as incomplete.
Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION & MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDDRESS:
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
Attn: Valery Stephens
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
SWU-239-102501

June 23, 2004
Mr. Karim Shihata
Polk County Manager
Post Office Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722
WILLIAM H. MILLER
ATTORNEY AT LAW
84 PACOLET STREET
TRYON, NORTH CAROLINA 28782
[phone]
D C.
E D
MAR 1 4 2005�
I
VMTER QUALITY SECTION
3r _VILLE PEGIONAL OFFICE
RE: PURCHASE FROM WOODLAND MILLS CORPORATION
Dear Mr. Shihata:
.MCGILLgSso -
Ce1vz1) Copy
NO 0
ralect
#
File #
Enclosed please find the North Carolina General Warranty Deed from Woodland Mills
Corporation, a South Carolina corporation, to Polk County, a political subdivision of the
State -of North Carolina. in my opinion, this deed has been properly executed,
acknowledged and recorded and the same is a matter of public record in the Office of the
Register of Deeds for Polk County, North Carolina, in Deed Book 314 at Pages 1901,
et.seq.
I have also enclosed the County's owner's policy of title, insurance as issued by Investors
Title Insurance Company. In my opinion, Polk County is vested with a marketable fee
simple title in the property it purchased, subject to the exceptions set forth in said policy.
It has been a pleasure to be of service to you concerning this purchase. If you have any
questions concerning this matter or if I may be of service to you in the future, please feel
free to contact me. " - --
Very truly yours,
William H. Miller
WHM/lta
Enclosures

Issued Jun 01 2001
# 810.00
State of POLK
North Carolina County
F
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THIS DEED made this 3rd day of T, r4 ej 2004, by and between
GRANTOR GRANTEE
WOODLAND MILLS CORPORATION, POLK COUNTY, a political subdivision
a South Carolina corporation of the State of North Carolina
The. designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs,
successors, and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter as
required by.context,
WITNESSETH, that the Grantor, for a valuable consideration paid by the Grantee, the receipt of
which is hereby acknowledged, has and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell and convey,
unto the Grantee in fee simple, all that certain lot or parcel of land situated'in the City of /a
White Oak Township, Polk County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:
SER EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED URl1IN
The -pro perty hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in r
A map showing the above described property is recorded in Plat Book , Page
TO, HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid lot or parcel of land and all privileges and
appurtmanoes thereto belonging to the Grantee in fee simple.

BOOK 314 PAGE 1902
And the Grantor covenants with the Grantee, that Grantor is seized of the premises in fee simple,
has the right to convey the same in fee simple, that title is marketable and ;free and clear of all
encumbrances, and that Grantor will warrant and defend the title against the lawful claims of all
persons whomsoever except for the exceptions hereinafter stated,
Title to the property.herelnabove described is subject to the following exceptions:
I. subject to all rights of way for public utilities;
2. subject to all rights of way for public streets, roadways, and/or easements;
3, subject to applicable zoning ordinances, if any;
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set Ws hand and seal, or if corporate, has
caused this instrument to be signed in its corporate name by its duly authorized officers and its seal- to be
hereunto affixed by authority of its Board Of Directors. the day and year first above written,
WOODLAND MILLS CORI?ORATION
By:
Title: President
State of
South Carolina Greenville COUNTY
I, a Notary Public of the County and State aforesaid, certify that Seii i
�'_s7i7„k; personally came before this day and acknowledged that (s)he is the
President of Woodland Mills Corporation, a South Carolina corporation and that authority duly given and as the act of such entity, (s)he signed the foregoing instrument G;.gq�
name on its behalf as its act and deed. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal, this � .Cy9
day of .ru ta2 2004.
>>;.tl0TAR�
My Commission Expires:
Notary Pu lic PUB Ll0,
The foregoing Certificate(s) of
Is/are certified to be correct, 4�hnstrument and this certificate are duly registered at the date
and time in the Book and P ge n on thefast page lrercof,
REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR POLIO COUNTY
By
Deputy/Assistant-Register of Deeds
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EXHIBIT "A" BOOK 314 PAGE 1903
.A certain tract or parcel of land containing 16.26 acres, as shown and delineated upon a
plat entitled, "POLK COUNTY, White Oak Township, Polk County, N.C.," dated
December 16, 2003, prepared by Patterson & Patterson, Engineering, Surveying,
Planning, (L-4406), Headersonv;ille, North Carolina, and recorded in Card bile E at Page
! in the -Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, North. Carolina;
reference is hereby made to said recorded plat for a full and complete metes and bounds
description of said tract, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 47-30(g).
This being a portion of the identical property conveyed to Woodland Mills Corporation, a
South Carolina corporation, by deed from Stonecutter Realty, LLC, a North Carolina
limited liability company, dated April 19, 2000 and recorded in Book 262 at Page 1 S 84,
Folk County Registry,
The Grantor also grants unto the Grantee, its successors alld as an exclusive, -
perpetual right of way twenty (20') feet iu width for the sewer outflow Iine which crosses
property retained by the Grantor as shown on the above referenced plat and au exclusive
perpetual right of way twenty (20') feet in width for the RCP line which crosses the
property retained by the Grantor as shown on the above referenced plat, with the
exclusive right and liberty at. all times hereafter and from time to time with workmen to
enter upon said rights of way to repair, cleanse, and maintain the lines one said rights of
way._
The Grantor also grants to the Grantee, its successors and. assigns, a non-exclusive
easement over the existing road which leads froze North Carolina Highway 108 across
property retained by the Grantor for the purpose of ingress and egress to the 16..26 acre
tract herein conveyed. Said roadway being shown on the above referenced plat.
The Grantor reserves unto itself, its successors and assigns, the exclusive right to enter
the subject property for the purposes of maintainirig the fire suppression pumps located in
the wells as shown on the above mentioned plat. By reservation of this easement the
Grantor agrees to maintain the said pumps. If Grantor should "abandon" the fire
suppression pumps located in the wells, Grantor shall have the right to terminate this
easement by written notice to Grantee, and the parties hereto. shall record a written
memorandum terminating such easement in the Polk County Registry, Grantor's
"abandonment" of the fire suppression pumps shall be deemed to be Grantor's nonuse of
the fire suppression -pumps for any time in excess of six (6) consecutive months. —Grantor
further agrees that these fire suppression pumps are an integral part of a certain Water
Easement Agreement recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County in
Book 262 at Page 1190 and the said pumps are subject to all of the terms and provisions
of that agreement and specifically paragraph 10 entitled Taxes and paragraph 11
Indemnification and Insurance.

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D. Na and address of Aorro mr
i. Me" end 'Address of Seller
F. Name sad Address of 1,ander
POLK COUNTY
1400DLAND MILLS CORP.
POST OFFICE SOX 308
896-SOUTH PLEASANTBURD DR
COLUMBUS, NC 28722
GREENVILLE, SC 29607
a. Property Location
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16.26 ACRES, 111m PAY 108
WILLIAM H. MILLER ATTORNEY
Place of Settlement
2.Sottlement Date
MILL SPRING, SC 28756
84 PACOLET ST.
06/01/04
TRYON,'NC 28782
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JJEM AQUEOUS S,,«..?LE.COLLECTIQN/J AB' REPORT FORA_ C CERT 482)
Regulated=by NGDENR{DWCY Grouodwa?er section.
To assign test label shaded area with `sample type (C=composiie; G--graiij

AC47477 North Carolina Di' , ,.:)n of Water Resources Water Science, -.- - ction Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
WOODLAND MILLS WWTP EFF
County:
POLK
Collector.
B PRICE
VisitlD
Region:
ARO
Report To
ARO
Location ID:
1P75NC4464 EFF
River Basin
BROAD
Collect Date:
02/12/2018
Priority
CDC
Emergency
Collect Time:
11_20
Sample Matrix:
WASTEWATER
CDC Yes/No
YES
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
EFFLUENT
Sample ID:
AC47477
PO Number#
ARO
Date Received:
02/12/2018
Time Received:
13_20
Labworks LoginlD
KJIMISON2
Delivery Method
Hand Delivered
Final Report Date:
316/18
Report Print Date:
03/0612018
rinai rceporE
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not
been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ „Ljwj
Units
Method
Analysis
CAS # Analvte Name PQL
Qualifier �
Reference
Date
Validated by
ARO /
BOD, 5-Day in liquid 2.0
22 OK mg/L
SM 5210 B-2001
2/14/18
ESTAFFORD1
Coliform, MF Fecal in liquid �Xv ffm -f ;4-1
4 B2 OK CFU/100m1
SM 9222 D-1997
2/12118
ESTAFFORDI
Residue -Suspended in liquid ql d — 11 6.2
1 3, T/L®
SM 2540 D-1997
2/15/18
ESTAFFORDI
Sample temperature at receipt by lab
3.1 1 C
2/12/18
RBYRD
t ^ J
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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AC47470 North Carolina D, on of Water Resources Water Scienc(_ - action Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
WOODLAND MILLS WWTP EFF
County:
POLK
Collector:
B PRICE
VsitlD
Region:
ARO
Report To
ARO
Location ID:
IP75NC4464 EFF
River Basin
BROAD
Collect Date:
02/12/2018
Priority
COMPLIANCE/COC
Emergency
Collect Time:
11_20
Sample Matrix:
WASTEWATER
COC Yes/No
Yes
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
EFFLUENT
Sample ID:
AC47470
PO Number #
Date Received:
02/14/2018
Time Received:
09_17
Labworks LoginlD
MSWIFT
Delivery Method
NC Courier
Final Report Date:
2/22/18
Report Print Date:
02/22/2018
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 2.9 °C 2/14/18 MSWIFT
NUT
NH3 as N in liquid 0.02 13 ®)V mg/L as N EPA 350.1 REV 2 2114/18 CGREEN
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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Water duality Monitoring Field Meter Calibration Sheet
Collector(s): �` - %.v • I m er d �• �r CSl
Study: cAX 0,
Sampling Location:
Meter Model: Y-S �D(c,
Meter/Sonde Serial No: !�—$' CA I
Date
yy/mm/dd
Time
24hr hh:mm
Initials
Pre -Sampling Calibration
t'6/a?Jl2
CJ S2
tc\L".
Post -Sampling Check
1 g /02 / f2
13 1 S-
mL,---'
Miscellaneous (Does not apply to YSI or Accumet Meters)
Battery Level M
Stirrer Working?
Pre -Sampling Calibration
Y / N
Post -Sampling Check
Y / N
Battery Ranges = Surveyor: internal- 7.2-7.5V, external- 11-13V; Quanta: 4.0-4.5V
Dissolved Oxvaen (ma/U
Barometer Calibration (mmHg)
`YSI Pro Plus Meters Only
Initial
Reading
Calibrated
Value
—4 via-S
I l `�-
Initial %
Barometric
Pressure
D.O. Table
Initial Meter
Calibrated Meter
Calibrated %
Temp. °C
Saturation
(mmHg)
Altitude (ft.)
Value
Reading (mg/L)
Reading (mg/L)
Saturation
Pre -Sampling Calibration
, va
\
, 4
` ,�
0 d
Post -Sampling Check
.
1 cp t 3
..... Within±0.5.'2......YIN.......
Specific Conductance
Pre -Sampling Calibration
Post -Sampling Check
(pS/cm at 250C
Dry Air 1.2
Zero (0)
Initial Meter Calibrated °
Reading I Meter Readin
Lot #: aC, \ 2 V I `:T
Conductivity Standard 3
Value: / OC12/tt S %Ctyl-,
Initial Meter I Calibrated °
Reading Meter Reading
Lot#: a�p5�©CP
Calibration Check
Value: S c"J AA51[ r•—
Initial Meter f1Q%'Ral
Reading _....._...._.,...,
6r ?-
...........................
Within ± 2? Within ±10%? Within ±100yo
Y/N Y/N Y/N 1S11t10;
NOTE: Quanta reads in mS/cm; move decimal 3 places right for pS/cm.
1 Dry Air CALIBRATIONS are conducted for4a and MS5 Hydrolabs only.
2 Dry Air CHECKS (confirmation of zero in dry air) are conducted for YS1 85, YSI 6920, YSI Pro Plus & Quanta meters.
3 Conductivity standards are used to CHECK the YSI 85 meter and to CALIBRATE all Hydrolab meters and the YSI 6920 & YSI Pro Plus.
° Does not apply to Dry Air CHECKS or Conductivity Standard CHECKS (leave blank).
i3H (SU) Lot#: a'To 3 i\ Lot#: 2'40*?F':j_S
(025 (c�vo
..U� �
............................
Buffer #1
Buffer #2
Confirmation
7.0
4.0 / 10.0
Buffer
Buffer Temp:
Buffer Temp: a
Slope
Efficiency'
7.0
Initial Meter
Calibrated Meter
Initial Meter
Calibrated Meter
Meter Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Pre -Sampling Calibration
c,
6 -
- . ellCO
Post -Sampling Check
.................................
Wthin±0.1?
Y/N
Within ± 0.2?
Within ± 0.0
Y/N
Y/N
5 Slope efficiency applies to Accumet meters only (does not apply to Hydrolab or YSI meters).
Comments:
Keep original on file for 5 years Ver. 06/05/2012

North Carolina Division of Water Resources
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51 INV
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Central Laboratory (Water Sciences Section)
Water Sam le Collection Submittal
Form
"A
IMF,
IDN
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MN
Mill
Sample Number
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COC
®Waste ]Effluent
Dinfluent
DOther:
❑AR,
Chlorinated ODe-chlorinated in Field
amp mqg.V_A N Grab L Composite
!hi"WA
❑
❑[:]Field
E] Emergency
Blank
❑El Blank ❑[—]Trip
Blank
Method Other
E] Filter Blank
Dissolved analysis: Enter "DIS"
El Filtered in new
'Sampleipepth
E1QA
ElSolution ElOther:
r
in check -boxes for parameters
1=0kOat
T
U6abr'%.CoMMen&.4,4
i,,C
MBAS (surfactants)
mg/L
R}�& w
wa
Tin (Sn) pg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
Aluminum (Al)
pg/L
Titanium (Ti) pg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
Vanadium (V) vg/L
BOD: Biochemical oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
Zinc (Zn) Vg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/loom[
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
Boron (B), Total Vg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/loom[
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
Cadmium (Cd)
pg/L
Mercury 1631, low-level ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/looml
TDS -Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/looml
Silica
mg/L
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
Specific Conductance, at 25 *C
urnhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC -Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
Iron (Fe)
pg/L-
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
pH
S.U.
Lithium (Li)
pg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated b1phenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
M,iNuttients
Parameters.
Molybdenum (Mo)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
C.U.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
Potassium (K)
mg/L.
Color: Platinum Cobalt
C.U.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
Selenium (Se)
Pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
SlIver(Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
Sodium (Na)
mg/L.
gMAI
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
Strontium (Sr)
pg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
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Report of FlowMeter Calibration
i
Customer: James & James Environmental
+Date: 2017-10-26 Due: 2018-10-26
I
Manufacturer
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- Serial ' Location- .
ISCO
301v0 [603404068]
205BOO507 Woodland Mills
Primary: 22.5° v-notch
Maximum: 20 ThGPD d �1S
Initial checkout ift-FU61'i17O(C!.1e
Measured level [IN/FT] j Look -up flow [ThGPD]
4.25/0.354
23.3
tODf' p
tFlow [FT/ThGPD] Error %
0.353/23.93 0
Service or adjustment ei formed — Adjustment necessa ? NO _ 997
Flow meter was checked using a target. This all ws for simulation of consistent, stable flow
against which to assess and, if needed, correct erformance of the unit. This meter was
performing perfectly upon initial inspection. No lalibration was necessary.
ols� rl/j
Final checkout— NOT NECESSARY
Measured level [] j Look -up flow [] Indicated Flow [] Error %
In tolerance as found? YES In tolerance as left? YES
Technician
Matt Lassiter

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22 %0 V-Notch Weir Discharge Table
±2-5% Accuracv�'�----
Formulas (H in feet): CFS = 0.4970 Hft, 2.5 GPM = 223.1 Hft. 2.5 MGD = 0.3212 Hft, 2.5
Formulas (H in meters): US = 274.4 Hm 2.5 M3/HR = 987.8 Hm 2.5
0.01
0.12
0.0030
\
0.03
0.36
0.0091
2 Q
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k.IU0122,x :
0.05
0.60
0.0152
Nappe may cling to downstream weir face
0.07
0.84
0.0213
0.09
1.08
0.0274
`Q0305
0.11
1.32
0.0335
0'.1=2
1;44
00366
0.13
1.56
0.0396
0.15
1.80
0.0457
0.17
2.04
0.0518
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0.19
2.28
0.0579
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0.21
2.52
0.0640
0.0100
4.508
0.0065
0.2844
1.023
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0.23
2.76
0.0701
0.0126
5.659
0.0081
0.3571
1.285
0.25
3.00
0.0762
0.0155
6.970
0.0100
0.4398
1.583
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0.27
3.24
0.0823
0.0188
8.449
0.0122
0.5332
1.918
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0.29
3.48
0.0884
0.0225
10.10
0.0145
0.6374
2.294
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Point of measurement
Crest
Hmax
Nappe
Crest elevation
2-3 Hmax
Weir Pool minimum Downstream Pool
Channel floor 3-5 Hmax Weir
iources: Skrenter, R., Instrumentation Handbook Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
ASTM D 5242-92 (2001): Standard Test Method far Open Channel Flow Measurement of Water with Thin -Plate Weirs

22 % V-Notch Weir Discharge Table
±2-5% Accuracy
Formulas (H in feet): CFS = 0.4970 Hft.
2.5 GPM = 223.1 Hft. 2.5 MGD = 0.3212 Hft. 2.5
Formulas (H in meters): US = 274.4 H M 2-5 M3/HR = 987.8 H M 2-1
FEET
0.31
INCHES
3.72
METERS
0.0945
CFS
0.0266
GPM
11.93
MGD
0.0172
US
0.753
M3/HR
2.710
�0.2
3404�
1�2.92
0189,�j
-,,'-,,2.9 34,
0.33
3.96
0.1006
0.0311
13.95
0.0201
0.881
3.168
Q -021,7
414-
0.35
4.20
0.1067
0.0360
16.17
0.02 3,3
1.020
3.670
Q.36
32
0,1097--
0.0386,a,°
1_7.34_
0 0250-
_j 094,
3.939
0.37
4.44
0.1128
0.0414
18.57
0.0267
1.172
4.217
9,38,
A.60
0 � 115 8
OiO442
110.85,
-0.0286,;_
1.253,
4.508
0.39
4.68
0.1189
0.0472
21.19
0.0305
1.337
4.811
0.40
-
4.80
OjO503,
-�2.57
�0.0325_-
1.424�'-
7KI _25,
0.41
4.92
0.1250
0.0535
24.01
0.0346
1.515
5.451
0.42
504 .
0 1280 ±
00568
25.50
0.0367
1 -.609,
0.43
5.16
0.1311
0.0603
27.04
0.0389
1.707
6.140
044
5.28
0.1341
U638
1
28.64
11,0412 -
�1.868,
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0.45
5.40
0.1372
0.0675
30.30
0.0436
1.912
6.880
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0.0461-
2.026 `
0.47
5.64
0.1433
0.0753
33.78
0.0486
2.132
7.670
0.4,8
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0.49
5.88
0.1494
0.0835
37.49
0.0540
2.366
8.512
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0.1,5247-
879
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0.51
6.12
0.1554
0.0923
41.43
0.0597
2.614
9.407
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0.53
6.36
0.1615
0.1016
45.61
0.0657
2.878
10.36
7-' FO-54-
0.55
6.60
0.1676
0.1115
50.04
0.0721
3.158
11.36
0.57
6.84
0.1737
0.1219
54.71
0.0788
3.453
12.42
0.59
7.08
0.1798
0.1329
59.64
0.0859
3.763
13.54
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7
0.61
7.32
0.1859
0.1444
64.82
0.0934
4.090
14.72
6,4$,90
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0.63
7.56
0.1920
0.1566
70.27
0.1012
4.434
15.95
0.65
7.80
0.1981
0.1693
75.98
0.1094
4.794
17.25
0.67
8.04
0.2042
0.1826
81.96
0.1180
5.172
18.61
0 805
0.69
8.28
0.2103
0.1966
88.21
0.1270
5.566
20.03
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0.71
8.52
0.2164
0.2111
94.74
0.1364
5.979
21.51
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0.73
8.76
0.2225
0.2263
101.56
0.1463
6.409
23.06
0 J-4,
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8,8
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0.
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0.75
9.00
0:2286
0.2421
108.66
0.1565
6.857
24.67
7, _070
0.2 ­316
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0.77
9.24
0.2347
0.2586
116.05
0.1671
7.323
26.35
0.78
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0.2671
0- 6
119.85
726
0.79
9.48
0.2408
0.2757
J4
123.73
0.1782
7.808
28.09
0,070 A
9.
�� 0,01
0.2498
2 8
ISources: Skrenter, R., Instrumentation Handbook Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
ASTM D 5242-92 (2001): Standard Test Method for Open Channel Flow Measurement of Water with Thin -Plate Weirs

22 % V-Notch Weir Discharge Table
±2-5% Accuracy
Formulas (H in feet): CFS = 0.4970 H f. 2.5 GPM = 223.1 H ft. 2.1 MGD = 0.3212-H f. 2.5
Formulas (H in meters): US = 274.4 H , 2.5 M3/HR = 987.8 H M 2.1
0.81
9.72
0.2469
0.2935
131.7
0.1897
8.311
29:90
0.-e,2- -
9,04
0,3026
-1,,3 .8
0-19W
'8
0,844L
0.83
9.96
0.2530
0.3119
140.0
0.2016
8.834
31.79
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10.20
0.2591
0.3311
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0.2140
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0.3409
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0.87
10.44
0.2652
0.3509
157.5
0.2268
9.937
35.75
16,56
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0.2682
01.8610
0.89
10.68
0.2713
0.3714
166.7
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10.52
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0.93
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0.2835
9.2865
0.4145
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0.2679
11.74
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0.64
11,28
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0.95
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11.64
0.2957
0.4606
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0.5095
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1.03
12.36
0.3139
0.5351
240.2
0.3458
15.15
54.53
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12.60
0.3200
0.5615
252.0
0.3629
15.90
57.21
258,0 a�
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1.07
12.84
0.3261
0.5886
264.2
0.3804
16.67
59.98
1.09
13.08
0.3322
0.6165
276.7
0.3984
17.46
62.82
070
1.11
13.32
0.3383
0.6452
289.5
0.4170
18.27
65.74
1.13
13.56
0.3444
0.6746
302.8
0.4360
19.10
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0.3505
0.7049
316.3
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0.3688
0.8004
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0.3749
0.8339
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0.3810
0.8682
389.7
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0.3871
0.9034
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ASTM D 5242-92 (2001): Standard Test Method for Open Channel Flow Measurement of Water with Thin -Plate Weirs

22. % V-Not ch Weir Discharge Table
±2-5% Accuracy
Formulas (H in feet): CFS = 0.4970 H'. 2.5 GPM = 223.1 H, 2.5 MGD = 0.3212 HfL 2.1
SLIFLOW Formulas (H in meters): US = 274.4 HM 2.5 M3/HR = 987.8 HM 2.1
FEET
1.31
INCHES
15.72
METERS
0.3993
CFS
0.9762
GPM
438.1.
MGD
0.6309
US
27.65
M31HR
99.47
,,15.,84
_023,
0;,4
0,9949
1.33
15.96
0.4054
1.014
455.0
0.6553
28.71
103.3
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16.08
_0
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j 67, 7
1.35
16.20
0.4115
1.052
472.3
0.6802
29.80
107.2
1.36
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0.4,,145,�,
1,
481.1
1.37
16.44
0.4176
1.092
490.0
0.7057
30.92
111.3
1,38
16.56
0.4206,
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1.39
16.68
0.4237
1.132
508.1
0.7317
32.06
115.4
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0.4267,
1-153
517.3
0.7449
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... 117.4
1.41
16.92
0.4298
1.173
526.6
0.7583
33.23
119.6
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0,4328
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121.7
1.43
17.16
0.4359
1.215
545.4
0.7855
34.42
123.8
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0.4389
7 993,
35.02;,
126.0
1.45
17.40
0.4420
1.258
564.7
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0.4481
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0.8416
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132.7
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135.0
1.49
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0.4542
1.347
604.5
0.8705
38.14
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18.12
0.4602
1.393
625.0
0.9000
39.44
141.9
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1.53
18.36
0.4663
1.439
645.9
0.9301
40.75
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18.60
0.4724
1.487
667.2
0.9608
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151.5
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1.57
18.84
0.4785
1.535
688.9
0.9921
43.47
156.4
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0.4846
1.584
711.1
1.024
44.87
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0.4907
1.635
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1.056
46.29
166.6
1.63
19.56
0.4968
1.686
756.6
1.090
47.74
171.8
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0.5212
1.900
852.9
1.228
53.82
193.7
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20 A4
1.73
20.76
0.5273
1.956
878.1
1.264
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0.5456
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ISources: Skrenter, R., Instrumentation Handbook Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
ASTM D 5242-92 (2001): Standard Test Method for Open Channel Flow Measurement of Water with Thin -Plate Weirs

22'/2 V-Notch Weir Discharge Table
±2-5% Accuracy
Formulas (H in feet): CFS = 0.4970 Hft. 2.5 GPM = 223.1 Hft. 2.5 MGD = 0.3212 Hft. 2.5
Formulas (H in meters): US = 274.4 Hm 2.5 M3/HR = 987.8 Hm 2.5
FEET
INCHES
METERS
CFS
GPM
MGD
US
.
1.81
21.72
0.5517
2.191
983.1
1.416
62.04
223.2
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0.5578
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1.577
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2.639
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1.706
74.74
268.9
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ASTM D 5242-92 (2001): Standard Test Method for Open Channel Flow Measurement of Water with Thin -Plate Weirs

INCHES FEET GPM ThGPD
0
0.000
0.0
0.0
0 1/8
0.010
0.0
0.0
0 1 /4
0.021
0.0
0.0
0 3/8
0.031
0.0
0.1
0 1 /2
0.042
0.1
0.1
0 5/8
0.052
0.1
0.2
0 3/4
0.063
0.2
0.3
0 7/8
0.073
0.3
0.5
1
0.083
0.4
0.6
1 1 /8
0.094
0.6
0.9
1 1/4
0.104
0.8
1.1
1 3/8
0.115
1.0
1.4
1 1/2
0.125
1.2
1.8
1 5/8
0.135
1.5
2.2
1 3/4
0.146
1.8
2.6
17/8
0.156
2.2
3.1
2
0.167
2.5
3.6
2 1 /8
0.177
2.9
4.2
2 1 /4
0.188
3.4
4.9
2 3/8
0.198
3.9
5.6
2 1 /2
0.208
4.4
6.4
2 5/8
0.219
5.0
7.2
2 3/4
0.229
5.6
8.1
2 7/8
0.240
6.3
9.0
3
0.250
7.0
10.0
3 1 /8
0.260
7.7
11.1
3 1 /4
0.271
8.5
12.3
3 3/8
0.281
9.4
13.5
3 1 /2
0.292
10.2
14.8
3 5/8
0.302
11.2
16.1
3 3/4
0.313
12.2
17.5
3 7/8
0.323
13.2
19.0
4
0.333
14.3
20.6
4 1 /8
0.344
15.5
22.3
0 1�
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1t6 , 24&
4 3/8
0.365
17.9
25.8
4 1 /2
0.375
19.2
27.7
4 5/8
0.385
20.6
29.6
4 3/4
0.396
22.0
31.7
4 7/8
0.406
23.5
33.8
5
0.417
25.0
36.0
5 1 /8
0.427
26.6
38.3
5 1 /4
0.438
28.2
40.7
5 3/8
0.448
30.0
43.1
5 1 /2
0.458
31.7
45.7
5 5/8
0.469
33.6
48.3
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5 3/4
0.470
35.5
51.1
5 7/8
0.490
37.4
53.9
6
0.500
39.4
56.8
6 1 /8
0.510
41.5
59.8
6 1 /4
0.521
43.7
62.9
6 3/8
0.531
45.9
66.1
6 1 /2
0.542
48.2
69.4
6 5/8
0.552
50.5
72.7
6 3/4
0.563
52:9
76.2
6 7/8
0.573
55.4
79.8
7
0.583
58.0
83.5
7 1 /8
0.594
60.6
87.3
7 1 /4
0.604
63.3
91.1
7 3/8
0.615
66.1
95.1
7 1 /2
0.625
68.9
99.2
7 5/8
0.635
71.8
103.4
7 3/4
0.646
74.8
107.7
7 7/8
0.656
77.8
112.1
8
0.667
80.9
116.6
8 1 /8
0.677
84.1
121.2
8 1 /4
0.688
87.4
125.9
8 3/8
0.698
90.8
130.7
8 1 /2
0.708
94.2
135.6
8 5/8
0.719
97.7
140.7
8 3/4
0.729
101.3
145.8
8 7/8
0.740
104.9
151.1
9
0.750
108.7
156.5
9 1 /8
0.760
112.5
162.0
9 1 /4
0.771
116.4
167.6
9 3/8
0.781
120.3
173.3
9 1 /2
0.792
124.4
179.1
9 5/8
0.802
128.5
185.1
9 3/4
0.813
132.7
191.1
9 7/8
0.823
137.0
197.3
10
0.833
141.4
203.6
10 1 /8
0.844
145.9
210.1
10 1 /4
0.854
150.4
216.6
10 3/8
0.865
155.0
223.3
10 1 /2
0.875
159.8
230.1
10 5/8
0.885
164.6
237.0
10 3/4
0.896
169.4
244.0
10 7/8
0.906
174.4
251.1
11
0.917
179.5
258.4
11 1 /8
0.927
184.6
265.8
11 1 /4
0.938
'189.8
273.4
113/8
0.948
195.1
281.0
INCHES FEET GPM ThGPD
11 1 /2
0.958
200.6
288.8
11 5/8
0.969
206.0
296.7
11 3/4
0.979
211.6
304.8
11 7/8
0.990
217.3
312.9
12
1.000
223.1
321.2
12 1 /8
1.010
228.9
329.7
12 1 /4
1.021
234.9
338.2
12 3/8
1.031
240.9
346.9
12 1 /2
1.042
247.0
355.7
12 5/8
1.052
253.3
364.7
12 3/4
1.063
259.6
373.8
12 7/8
1.073
266.0
383.0
13
1.083
272.5
392.4
13 1 /8
1.094
279.1
401.9
13 1 /4
1.104
285.8
411.5
13 3/8
1.115
292.6
421.3
13 1 /2
1.125
299.4
431.2
13 5/8
1.135
306.4
441.3
13 3/4
1.146
313.5
451.4
13 7/8
1.156
320.7
461.8
14
1.167
327.9
472.2
14 1 /8
1.177
335.3
482.9
14 1 /4
1.188
342.8
493.6
14 3/8
1.198
350.4
504.5
14 1 /2
1.208
358.0
515.6
14 5/8
1.219
365.8
526.7
14 3/4
1.229
373.7
538.1
14 7/8
1.240
381.6
549.5
15
1.250
389.7
561.2
151/8
1.260
397.9
572.9
15 1 /4
1.271
406.1
584.8
15 3/8
1.281
414.5
596.9
15 1 /2
1.292
423.0
609.1
15 5/8
1.302
431.6
621.4
15 3/4
1.313
440.2
633.9
15 7/8
1.323
449.0
646.6

February 23, 2018
Wastewater Branch
Water Quality Permitting Section
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority
WOODLAND MILLS WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NC0004464
To Whom It May Concern:
Division oi'dv`aor Resources
MAR - 1 2018
Water nuaiity Regifonai Operations
Ashwi rlr riT:_.t Office
By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority to each of the following individuals for all
permit applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations at
the subject facility as required by all applicable federal, state, and local environmental agencies
specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as specified in 15A NCAC 2B.0506.
Individual # 1
James & James Environmental
Management Inc
Contractor Operator
Po Box 519
Mountain Home, Nc 28758
3801 Asheville Highway
Hendersonville, Nc 28791
j j [e-mail]
828 - 697 - 0063
828-6.74-8171
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Polk County Maintenance Director
Po Box 308
Columbus, Nc 28722
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Columbus, Nc 28722
[e-mail]
828 - 894 - 5350
828-817-5517
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at either the phone
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" (-6 / woiv Per wq-�vij secfion

TOTAL SUSPONbED SOLID&:
Wthod ND.: Seri 2540 D-1997
Ak4LY�T*.' M
VOLATILE. SOLIDS
Me POI NO..�SM 2546 9,
DATE:
TIMFIN-_i��� TlME0UT:"lirW
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LOT NOJEXP. DATE .
TIME,OUT-

TOTAL SUSPE14DED SOLIDS
Mithod, No.: SO 2540 D-1997
DATE:- -2/15/18 ANALYST- DJ
10:00 <IN -OUT,.-- 1 1.1
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VOLATILE SOUDS
Method No..,,-2540E
@500 0 c
<IN -OUT>
SAMPLE ib
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WTI
WT2
Report
Tss
mgA
WT3
9
Report
Vs
mg/l
BLK
DRY BLANK
0
1.1516
1.1516
0-.0-.
Qc
5EE QUARTERLY QC
MID 813
500
1.1181
1.1189
<5.00
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MID 813
500
1.1367
1,1376
!(5.00
X; <5.001
X=
2
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700
1.1078
1.1128
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diff= 0- 0- 0 .
dif
3
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1000
1.1446
1.1469
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4
DIW 813
1000
-1.1311
1.1351
4.001
5
85D 813
1000
1.1643
1.1671
2.801
8
SVE 813
920
1.1280
1.1318
4.131
i
MIC 813
1000
1.1256
1.1266
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1000
1.1560
1.1573
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HRE 813
1000
1.1284
1.1314
3.00
10
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171528
11563
3.501
11
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1.1464
1.1509
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1.1128
1.1173
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VNVJRO,XN N.TALQUALITY
March 20, 2017
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
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Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit NC0004464
Case No. LV-2017-0022
County Polk
Dear D Marche Pittman:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of payment in the amount of $666.62 received from you on
03/20/2017. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment (s) 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 Statues, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please contact Wren Thedford.
cc: Central Files
NPDES
Sincerely,
Wren Thedford
MAR 2 8 2017
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
RECEIVED ROY COOPER 1196
Division of Water Resources
F
Governor
MAR 1 4 2017 .MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secrbtary
Water Quality Regional Operations
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Asheville Regional Office Lvector`
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March 8, 2017
CERTIFIED MAIL ITEM 7013 2630 00018998 3837 - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. D. Marche Pittman
Polk County
P.O. Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: CIVIL PENALTY REMISSION REQUEST
Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit NC0004464
Cases 1`J-2017-0022
Polk County
Dear Mr. Pittman:
I have considered the information submitted by James & James in support
remission in the subject case. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.6A (f), I have found no cause to
remit the original civil penalty assessment of $666.62.
If you choose to pay the penalty, send payment to the letterhead .address within thirty (30) days of
receipt of this letter. Please make the check payable to NC DEQ.
If payment is not received within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, in accordance with NCGS
§ 143-215.6A (f), your request for remission of the civil penalty (with supporting. documents) and
my recommendation to deny the request will be delivered to the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commissions (EMC) Committee On Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee) for final
agency decision.
If you desire to make an oral presentation to the Committee
you must complete and
meets one or more of the five statutory factors you we asked to address,
return the attached form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. Please mail the completed
form to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver
NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Your request for an oral presentation and the documents in this matter will be reviewed by the
EMC Chairman and, if it is determined that there is a compelling reason to require an oral
presentation from you, you will be notified by certified mail of the date, time, and place that your
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
919 807 6300 919-807-6389 FAX
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1 NCOuu4464 Remission Decision
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oral presentation can be made. Otherwise, the final decision on your request for remission will be
made by the Committee based on the written record.
Thank you for your cooperation 191 this imatr If you have any questions about this letter, please
contact Mr. Weaver at (919) 807-6,8'91 err`'ehYar es-wdd ver@ncdenr-lgov.
Sincerely,
r
Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
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Central Files

DWR - CIVI: SSESSMENT REMISSION FACT--.;S CONSIDERATION
Case Number: LV-2017-0022 Region: Asheville County: Polk
Assessed
Entity: Polk County Permit: NC0004464
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
❑ (a) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly
applied to the detriment of the petitioner:
Notes:
❑ (b) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation:
Notes:
(c) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident:
Notes: \
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❑ (d) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations:
Notes:
❑ (e) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions:
Notes:
DECISION (Check One)
Request Denied
Full Remission ❑ Retain Enforcement Cost? YE
Partial Remission ❑ $ (Enter Amoun
Rev. 712015
Date
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Certified Mail # 7014.0510 0000 4466 3890
Return Receipt Requested
December 5, 2016.
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0637
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the August 2016 Discharge- Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Limit
Reported
Location
Parameter
Date
Value
Value
Type of Violation
001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
8/1/2016
45
75
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
8/11/2016
45
90
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
8/30/2016
45
64
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
8/31/2016
30
40.18
Monthly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty, of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S..
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information. regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business da ss after receipt of this Notice.
A review of your response will be considered along with any in provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon. as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500:..
Sincerely,
F-ur
.G.-Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc, WQS Asheville RegionaLLOffcg� Enforcement File'-"`
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit Enforcement File
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D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
_ Case No. LV-2017-0022
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
p ' ty 62 ($550.00 civil penalty +
This letter.transmits allotice of Violation and.assessment of civil erial iri the amount of $666
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Polk County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR)
submitted by Polk County for the month of August 2016. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464. The violations, which
occurred in August 2016, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Polk County violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Polk
County:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$300.00 3 of the 3 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.N00004464, by 4ischarging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for TSS - Cone.
$250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit NO.NC0004464, by discharging waste water into
the waters, of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for TSS - Conc.
$550.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
r1-6.62—enforcement Costs
$666.62 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 (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (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:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper .
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied _ba�a-h�e�Xour r ht to_an_administrative hie ring aud-a stipulation and--
agreementthatno dual or legalissues are in dispute. lease prepare a detaile statement at establis e11 s why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; .
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources 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 (3 OLys of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings.within'thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, al, one (T) copy an�lc a tiling tee if a filmg tee is required -by -§ 5-OR-23. is receivedin the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax:. [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
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 you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Re ' al Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Co: WQS Asheville e�gio° alp-C�t . ce� ` nf�eptrent�F�ile�
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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Case Number: LV-2017-0022
Assessed Party: Polk County
Permit No.: NC0004464
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
County: Polk
Amount Assessed: $666.62
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 apply. 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. 14313-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF POLK
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF -CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINS ADWIINISTRATTVE�A-RING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Polk County )
Woodland Mills WWTP )
PERMIT NO. NC0004464 ) CASE NO. LV-2017-0022
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $666.62 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated January 20, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (3 0) 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 120
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE

ATTACHMENT A
Polk County
CASE NUMBER: LV-2017-0022
PERMIT:
. NC0004464
REGION:
Asheville
FACILITY:
Woodland Mills WWTP
COUNTY:
Polk
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation
Report
Unit of
Limit
Calculated % Over
Violation
Penalty
Date
MonthNr Parameter
Frequency
Measure
Value
Value
Limit
Type
Amount
8/1/2016
8-2016 Solids, Total
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75
66.7
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$100.00
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Exceeded
Concentration
8/11/2016
8-2016 Solids, Total
Weekly
mg/I
45
90
100.0
Daily Maximum
$100.00
Suspended-
Exceeded
Concentration
8/30/2016
8-2016 Solids, Total
Weekly
mg/I
45
64
42.2
Daily Maximum
$100.00
Suspended-
Exceeded
Concentration
8/31/2016 .
8-2016 Solids, Total
Weekly
mg/I
30
40.20
33.9
Monthly
$250.00
Suspended-
Average
Concentration
Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Polk County
Facility Name: Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004464
County: Polk
Case Number: LV-2017-0022
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;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Three Daily Max TSS's exceeded the permit limit by 66.66 %, 100% & 42.22%.
One Monthly Average TSS exceeded the permit limit by 33.93%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record.of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been no civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
Dt 'moo• kq
Date G..Landon Davidson, P.G., upervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: W W-2
eDMR PERIOD: 08-2016 (August 2016)
PERMIT VERSION: 4_0
CLASS: W W-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
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COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
STATUS: Processed
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: W W-2
eDMR PERIOD: 08-2016 (August 2016)
COMPLIANCE:
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
STATUS: Processed
SUBMISSION DATE: 09/23/2016
ORC/Certifier Signature: KEVIN W. BRYAN E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone]
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Date
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 H.E.6 of
the NPDES permit.
09/23/2016
Permittee/Submitter Signa re:*** Juanita Jumes E-N ail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
Permittee Address: 4021 NC Hwy 108 Mill Spring NC 28756 Permit Expiration Date: 07/31/2018
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.
- - CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
LAB NAME: James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc.
CERTIFIED LAB #: 482
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Kevin Bryan
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] or by visiting http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/forms.
FOOTNOTES
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 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 delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
.0506(b)(2)(D).

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: W W-2
eDMR PERIOD: 08-2016 (August 2016)
Report Comments:
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: W W-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
STATUS: Processed
On th, Ist, 994 15tk 24th and 3M-, BOD data v"- GGA was greatffthaft228.5mg4;. %the 14th and 3MBOD data valid; Blankwas,10.29mg,0b. Onthe ls� BOD data
valid; RPD>30%. On the 31st, TSS data valid; Duplicate exceeded QC criteria. The percent removal for the above stated month for your system: BOD-5 day: 98.78% and Total
Suspended Solids: 96.59%. It was determined that the school had the floors stripped and cleaned_ The waste from that process was sent to the waste water facility again this
year, despite the reminder each year to the contractor to dispose of the waste properly. This toxic loading caused the bacteria in the facility to "run away" and thereby caused the
solids level to increase. As the process was completed for school, the facility quickly regained compliance.
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DAMES & DAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC
PO BOX 519, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
[phone] OFFICE
August, 2016
Client: Polk County / Woodland Mills
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NC0004464
Enclosed is the information with regard to the percent removal as is required on the DMR. This
information is required to be submitted on a form attached with the DMR for the month being submitted.
Therefore:
Below is the percent removal for the above stated month for your system:
BOD — 5 DAY:
98.78%
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS
96.59%
This percent removal was not in compliance with your permit.
Total Suspended Solids 75.0 mg/1 on the I"
90.0 mg/1 on the I Ith - - -
64.0 mg/l on the 30`t`:
Monthly Average 40.1 mg/l
It was determined that the school had the floors stripped and cleaned. The waste from that process was sent
to the waste water facility again this year, despite the reminder each year to the contractor to dispose of the
waste properly. This toxic loading caused the bacteria in the facility to "run away" and thereby caused the
solids level to increase. As the process was completed for school, the facility quickly regained compliance.
You should anticipate a monetary fine for this infraction.
Please find enclosed a copy of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for last month. This report and
one copy have been sent to the State on your behalf. Please place this report in your file for future
reference.
(lank you for choos' James & James as your service company.
ita James

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PO BOX 519, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
697-0065 FAX
February 4, 2017
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
RE: Polk County, Woodland Mills WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO066363
Case Number: LV-2017-0022
Dear Mr. Davidson,
This letter is in response to the above NOV dated January 20, 2017 and received by James & James on or
about February 1, 2017. The violation was for the month of August, 2016.
This facility has an excellent history of compliance. This particular month, the school was being
disinfected and cleaned for the opening of the school year. They are very attentive to the well-being of
each student. In the event to keep the children safe, the residual of the cleaning products and floor stripper
made it way to the waste water treatment plant. The sub -contractor was quickly reprimanded and the
practice halted but not without incident. The BOD was able to maintain compliance but the Suspended
Solids were too great to meet compliance. The facility was pumped on two separate occasions but was not
able to maintain a comfortable level to be compliant. The facility regained compliance and was compliant
for the following months.
The Polk County Govermnent is considering options to lessen an unforeseen issue to the facility. We are
currently in the preliminary stage of options available to the system.
Since the owner is very conscientious of the system and its needs and is proactive with regard to the
clientele we respectfully request consideration of the assessment.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
With highest regards,
1) 0-.Y-"O
Juanita James
FEB - 9 2017
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Reoional Office

0- -
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION R)FQUEST
Case Number: LV-2017-0022
Assessed Party: Polk County
Permit No.: NC0004464
County: Polk
Amount Assessed: $666.62
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 apply. 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);
VO (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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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF POLK
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Polly County
Woodland NElls WWTP
PERMIT NO. NC0004464
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LV-2017-0022
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $666.62 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated Januga 20, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the � 4 day of 20 17
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D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308`
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
Case No. LV-2017-0022
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the.amount of $666.62 ($550.00 civil penalty +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Polk County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR)
submitted by Polk County for the month of August 2016. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464. The violations, which
occurred in August 2016, are summarized in Attachment A .to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Polk County violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources,l, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Polk
County:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$300.00 3 of the 3 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0004464, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for TSS - Conc. -
$250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0004464, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for TSS - Conc.
$550.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$116.62 Enforcement Costs
$666.62 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 (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (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:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission'request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources 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 Q 0) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
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 you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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Case Number: LV-2017-0022
Assessed Party: Polk County
Permit No.: NC0004464
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
County: Polk
Amount Assessed: $666.62
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 apply. 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. 14313-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF POLK
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
PERMIT NO. NC0004464
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LV-2017-0022
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $666.62 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated January 20, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (3 0) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A.
Polk County
CASE NUMBER: LV-2017-0022
PERMIT:
NC0004464
REGION:
Asheville
FACILITY:
Woodland Mills WWTP
COUNTY:
Polk
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation
Report
Unit of
Limit
Calculated % Over
Violation
Penalty
Date
MonthNr Parameter
Frequency
Measure
Value
Value Limit
Type
Amount
8/1/2016
8-2016 Solids, Total
Weekly
mg/I
45
75 66.7
Daily Maximum
$100.00
Suspended-
Exceeded
Concentration
8/11/2016
8-2016 Solids, Total
Weekly
mg/I
45
90 100.0
Daily Maximum
$100.00
Suspended-
Exceeded
Concentration
8/30/2016
8-2016 Solids, Total
Weekly
mg/I
45
64 42.2
Daily Maximum
$100.00
Suspended-
Exceeded
Concentration
8/31/2016
8-2016 Solids, Total
Weekly
mg/I
30
40.20 33.9
Monthly
$250.00
Suspended-
Average
Concentration
Exceeded

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: W W-2
eDMR PERIOD: 08-2016 (August 2016)
PERMIT VERSION: 4_0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active .
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
STATUS: Processed
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
PERMIT STATUS: Active
FACIIITYNAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD: 08-2016 (August 2016)
COMPLIANCE:
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
STATUS: Processed
SUBMISSION DATE: 09/23/2016
ORC/Certifier Signature:" KEVIN W. BRYAN E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone]
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Date
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.
09/23/2016
Permittee/Submitter Signa re:*** Juanita Jumes E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
Permittee Address: 4021 NC Hwy 108 Mill Spring NC 28756 Permit Expiration Date: 07/31/2018
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.
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES -
LAB NAME: James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc.
CERTIFIED LAB #: 482
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Kevin Bryan
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] or by visiting http://portaLncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/Ps/npdes/forms.
FOOTNOTES
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 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 delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
.0506(b)(2)(D).

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: W W-2
eDMR PERIOD: 08-2016 (August 2016)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
STATUS: Processed
Report Comments:
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valid; RPD>30%. On the 31 st, TSS data valid; Duplicate exceeded QC criteria. The percent removal for the above stated month for your system: BOD-5 day: 98.78% and Total
Suspended Solids: 96.59%. It was determined that the school had the floors stripped and cleaned. The waste from that process was sent to the wastewater facility again this
year, despite the reminder each year to the contractor to dispose of the waste properly. This toxic loading caused the bacteria in the facility to "run away" and thereby caused the
solids level to increase. As the process was completed for school, the facility quickly regained compliance. -

DAMES & DAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC
PO BOX 519, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
[phone] OFFICE
August, 2016
Client: Polk County / Woodland Mills
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NC0004464
Enclosed is the information with regard to the percent removal as is required on the DMR. This
information is required to be submitted on a form attached with the DMR for the month being submitted.
Therefore:
Below is the percent removal for the above stated month for your system:
BOD — 5 DAY:
98.78%
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS
96.59%
This percent removal was not in compliance with your permit.
Total Suspended Solids 75:0 mg/1 on the lst
90.0 mg/1 on the 11tn
64.6 mg/1 on the 30`';
Monthly Average 40.1 mg/1
It was determined that the school had the floors stripped and cleaned. The waste from that process was sent
to the waste water facility again this year, despite the reminder each year to the contractor to dispose of the
waste properly. This toxic loading caused the bacteria in the facility to "run away" and thereby caused the
solids level to increase. As the process was completed for school, the facility quickly regained compliance.
You should anticipate a monetary fine for this infraction.
Please find enclosed a copy of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for last month. This report and
one copy have been sent to the State on your behalf. Please place this report in your file for future
reference.
ank you for choosJames & James as your service company.
Jitoita James

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Polk County
Facility Name: Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004464
County: Polk
Case Number: LV-2017-0022
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;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Three Daily Max TSS's exceeded the permit limit by 66.66 %, 100% & 42.22%.
One Monthly. Average_TSS exceeded the permit limit by 33.93%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been no civil penalty'enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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Certified Mail # 7014 0510 0000 4466 3890
Return Receipt Requested -
December 5, 2016
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0637
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee
A review -of the August 201-6 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for -the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Limit
Reported
Location
Parameter
Date
Value
Value
Type of Violation
001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
8/1/2016
45
75
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
8/11/2016
45
90
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
8/30/2016
45
64
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
8/31/2016 .
30
40.18
Monthly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice.
A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences. in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6,in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
'Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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Mr. D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
Subject: Payment Acknowledgement
Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit NC0004464
Case No. LV-2017-0103
County Polk
Dear Mr. Pittman:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of payment in the amount of $466.62 received from you on
04/17/2017. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment (s) 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 Statues, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please contact Wren Thedford 919-807-6397.
cc: Central Files
NPDES
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Sincerely,
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Wren Thedford
Wsion of water Resoumm
APR 21 2011
Water Quality Reg'bnel Operations
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality i Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-2964500

Certified Mail # 7015 1520 0003 5463 4729
Return Receipt Requested
April 04, 2017
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil -Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
Case No. LV-2017-0103
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
Whys le#.t:ex transmits:a,Notice-of.Violation.and assessment of civil penalt-,f in the aii ount of $466 62 ($350.00.civil penalty+:
$116.62' enforcement costs) against Polk County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR)
submitted by Polk County for the month of October 2016. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of
the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464. The violations,
which occurred in October 2016, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Polk County violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson;
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Polk
County:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-2964500
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$100.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0004464, by discharging waste water. into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for TSS - Conc.
$250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.l(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0004464, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for TSS - Conc.
$350.00 TOTAL CIVIL, PENALTY
$116.62 Enforcement Costs
$466.62 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 (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (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:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: 'Submit a written request. for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the followinglactors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing.' The
Director of the Division of Water Resources 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. Q0Lys of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request.
T - - -
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 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 (3 0) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The --petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filingprocess.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
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 (3 0) days of receipt of this letter,, as evidenced by aninternal
date/time received stain notes osfmark) will result in this matter-bein referred to the Attorney General's Office for
P ( P }� g � y ,
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
ATTACHMENTS
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2017-0103
Assessed Party: Polk County
Permit No.: NC0004464
County: Polk
Amount Assessed: $466.62
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 apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF POLK '
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
PERMIT NO. NC0004464
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LV-2017-0103
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $466.62 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated April 04, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (3 0) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the
day of , 20
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE

ATTACHMENT A
Polk County
CASE NUMBER: LV-2017-0103
PERMIT: NC0004464
FACILITY: Woodland Mills WWTP
REGION: Asheville
COUNTY: Polk
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION:
Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Unit of
Limit
Calculated
% Over
Violation
Penalty
Date Month/Yr
Parameter
Frequency Measure
Value
Value
Limit
Type
Amount
10/12/2016 10-2016
Solids, Total
Weekly mg/I
45
69.30
54.0
Daily
$100.00
Suspended-
Maximum
Concentration
Exceeded
10/31/2016 10-2016
Solids, Total
Weekly mg/I
30
39.20
30.7
Monthly
$250.00
Suspended-
Average
Concentration
Exceeded

'DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Polk County
Facility Name: Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004464
County: Polk
Case Number: LV-2017-0103
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;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Daily Max TSS exceeded the permit limit by 54%.
One Monthly Average TSS exceeded the permit limit by 30.7%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
-Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There has been one civil penalty enforcement in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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NEDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills W WTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD: 10-2016 (October 2016)
PERMIT VERSION: 4_0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
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PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills W WTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD: 10-2016 (October 2016)
COMPLIANCE:
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
STATUS: Processed
SUBMISSION DATE: 11/22/2016
" u 11/22/2016
ORC/ ertifier Signature: KEVIN W. BRYAN E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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.
11/22/2016
Permittee/Submitter Signatuty:*** Juanita JamYs E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
Permittee Address: 4021 NC Hwy 108 Mill Spring NC 28756 Permit Expiration Date: 07/31/2018
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.
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
LAB NAME: James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc.
CERTIFIED LAB #: 482
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Kevin Bryan
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] or by visiting http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/forms.
FOOTNOTES
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 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 delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
.0506(b)(2)(D).

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD: 10-2016 (October 2016)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
(64
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PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
STATUS: Processed
Report Comments:
BOD on3rd - data valid; GGA was greater than 228.5mg/L
BOD on 12th andl9th - data valid; Blank was >0.20mg/L and GGA was greater than 228.5mg/L. The percent removal for October for your system: BOD-5 day, 97.488% and
Total Suspended Solids, 98.273%. This percent removal was in compliance with your permit. The facility also experienced an elevated Total Suspended Solids on the 12th at
69.3 mg/1. The influent on that day was 2584 mg/1 with a percent reduction of that day of 97.32%. This did cause the facility to be non -compliant at 39.22 mg/1 for a monthly
average. While the facility did meet the percent reduction requirements for that day, this high of influent solids is too much for the facility to accommodate. The operator is
adjusting the facility as best as possible under these circumstances.

9 .,
JAMES
PO BOX 519, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
October, 2016
Client: Polk County / Woodland Mills
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NC0004464
Enclosed is the information with regard to the percent removal as is required on the DMR. This
information is required to be submitted on a form attached with the DMR for the month being submitted.
Therefore:
Below is the percent removal for the above stated month for your system:
BOD — 5 DAY:
97.488%
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS
98:273%
This percent removal was in compliance with your permit.
The facility also experienced an elevated Total Suspended Solids on the 12t` at 69.3 mg/l. The influent on
that day —was 2584mg/l with a percent reduction on that day of 97.32%. This did cause the facility to be
non -compliant at 39.22 mg/1 for a monthly average. While the facility did meet the percent reduction
requirements for that day, this high of influent solids is too much for the facility to accommodate. The
operator is adjusting the facility as best as possible under these circumstances.
Please find enclosed a copy of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for last month. This report and
one copy have been sent to the State on your behalf. Please place this report in your file for future
reference.
4Th you for choosing James &James as your service company.
a James

Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
Owner: Polk County
Facility : Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit: NC0004464
Region : Asheville County Polk
Penalty Remission Enf Enf EMC EMC OAH Collection
Assessment Penalty Enforcement Request Conf Remission Hearing Remission Remission MemoSent Total
Case MR Approved Damages Received Held Amount Held Amount Amount To AGO
PP Amount Costs Paid
Number
4/3/2017
1
Has
Balance Pmt Case
Due Plan Closed
LV-2002-0103 4/19/02 $250.00 $100.00 $350.00 $0.00 No 5/10/02
LV-2017-0022 8-2016 1120/17 $550.00 $116.62 2/9/17 3/7/17 $0.00 $666.62 $0.00 No 3/20/17
LV-2017-0103 10-2016 3/31/17 $350.00 $116.62 $466.62 No
Total Cases: 3 Total Penalty Amount: $1,150 Total Enforcement Cost: $333.24 Sum Of Total Paid: $1,016.62 Total Balance Due : $466.62
Sum of Total Case Penalties: $1,483.24 Total Penalties After Remissions: $1,483.24

Certified Mail # 7015 1520 0003 5463 4729
Return Receipt Requested
April 04, 2017
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
Case No. LV-2017-0103
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
RflY COiJP�I�.',
NiICHAL`?5 ,REG�A,
.This letter transmits a Notice of Violation.arld.assessmernt of civil penalty in the amount of.$466: 62 ($350.00 civil penalty_ +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Polk County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR)
submitted by Polk County for the month of October 2016. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of
the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464. The violations,
which occurred in October 2016, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Polk County violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464 and G.S. 143 -215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson;
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Polk
County:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$100.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0004464, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for TSS - Conc.
$250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0004464, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for TSS - Conc.
$350.00 TOTAL CIVIL. PENALTY
$116.62 Enforcement Costs
$466.62 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. I (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 (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (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.,
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282. 1 (b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources 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) dgys of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
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 apostmark),'will result in this matter being referred to theAttorney General's Office Tor
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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Case Number: LV-2017-0103
Assessed Party: Polk County
Permit No.: NC0004464
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
County: Polk
Amount Assessed: $466.62
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. § 14313-282. 1 (c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. 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. 14313-282. 1 (b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment -of the petitioner (the assessmentfactors 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 payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF POLK
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
PERMIT NO. NC0004464
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HE, AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LV-2017-0103
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $466.62 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated April 04, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Polk County
CASE NUMBER: LV-2017-0103
PERMIT: NC0004464
REGION:
Asheville
FACILITY: Woodland Mills WWTP
COUNTY:
Polk
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION:
Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Unit of
Limit
Calculated % Over
Violation
Penalty
Date Month/Yr
Parameter
Frequency Measure
Value
Value Limit
Type
Amount
10/12/2016 10-2016
Solids, Total
Weekly mg/I
45
69.30 54.0
Daily
$100.00
Suspended-
Maximum
Concentration
Exceeded
10/31/2016 10-2016
Solids, Total
Weekly mg/I
30
39.20 30.7
Monthly
$250.00
Suspended-
Average
Concentration
Exceeded

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD: 10-2016 (October 2016)
PERMIT VERSION: 4_0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
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ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills W WTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD: 10-2016 (October 2016)
COMPLIANCE:
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
STATUS: Processed
SUBMISSION DATE: 11/22/2016
U/VN__"V IV 11/22/2016
ORC/ ertifier Signature: KEVIN W. BRYAN E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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.
11/22/2016
Permittee/Submitter Signatu�:*** Juanita Jams [e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
Pemrittee Address: 4021 NC Hwy 108 Mill Spring NC 28756 Permit Expiration Date: 07/31/2018
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.
LAB NAME: James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc.
CERTIFIED LAB #: 482
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Kevin Bryan
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] or by visiting http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/forms.
FOOTNOTES
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 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 delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
.0506(b)(2)(D).

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD: 10-2016 (October 2016)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION:1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
STATUS: Processed
Report Comments:
BOD on3rd - data valid; GGA was greater than 228.5mg/L
BOD on 12th andl9th - data valid; Blank was >0.20mg/L and GGA was greater than 228.5mg/L. The percent removal for October for your system: BOD-5 day, 97.488% and
Total Suspended Solids, 98.273%. This percent removal was in compliance with your permit. The facility also experienced an elevated Total Suspended Solids on the 12th at
69.3 mg/l. The influent on that day was 2584 mg/l with a percent reduction of that day of 97.32%. This did cause the facility to be non -compliant at 39.22 mg/l for a monthly
average. While the facility did meet the percent reduction requirements for that day, this high of influent solids is too much for the facility to accommodate. The operator is
adjusting the facility as best as possible under these circumstances.

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JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC
PO BOX 519, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
[phone] OFFICE
[phone] FAX
October, 2016
Client: Polk County / Woodland Mills
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NC0004464
Enclosed is the information with regard to the percent removal as -is required on the DMR. This
information is required to be submitted on a form attached with the DMR for the month being submitted.
Therefore:
Below is the percent removal for the above stated month for your system:
BOD — 5 DAY:
97.488%
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS
98.273%
This percent removal was in compliance with your permit.
The facility also experienced an elevated Total Suspended Solids on the 12'' at 69.3 mg/1. The influent on
that day was 2.84 mg/1-with a percent reduction on that day of 97.32%. This did cause the facility to be -
non -compliant at 39.22 mg/1 for a monthly average. While the facility did meet the percent reduction
requirements for that day, this high of influent solids is too much for the facility to accommodate. The
operator is adjusting the facility as best as possible under these circumstances.
Please find enclosed a copy of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for last month. This report and
one copy have been sent to the State on your behalf. Please place this report in your file for future
reference.
Thank you for choosing James &James as your service company.
'I
J ita James

Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
4/3/2017
1
Owner: Polk County
Facility : Woodland Mills WVVi•P
Permit: NC0004464
Region : Asheville County Polk
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Penalty_ Remission Enf Enf EMC EMC OAH Collection Has
Assessment Penalty Enforcement Request Conf Remission Hearing Remission Remission MemoSent Total Balance Pmt Case
Case MR Approved Amount Costs Damages Received Held Amount Held Amount Amount To AGO Paid Due Plan Closed
Number
LV-2002-0103
4/19/02 $250.00
$100.00
$350.00
$0.00 No 5/10/02
LV-2017-0022
8-2016 1/20/17 $550.00
$116.62 2/9/17';- 3/7/17 $0.00
$666.62
$0.00 No 3/20/17
LV-2017-0103
10-2016 3/31/17 $350.00
$116.62
$466.62 No
Total Cases:
3 Total Penalty Amount:
$1,150 Total Enforcement Cost: $333.24
Sum Of Total Paid: $1,016.62 Total Balance Due:
$466.62
'
Sum of Total Case Penalties: $1,483.24
Total Penalties After Remissions:
$1,483.24

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Polk County
Facility Name: Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004464
County: Polk
Case Number: LV-2017-0103
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;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Daily Max TSS exceeded the permit limit by 54%.
One Monthly Average TSS exceeded the permit limit by 30.7%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs. over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There has been one civil penalty enforcement in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Certified Mail # 7015 1520 0003 5463 1711
Return Receipt. Requested
February 1, 2017
D Marche Pittman.,
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0082
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
A review, of-the_-October.2016-.Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)__ _
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violationts):
Sample
Location
Parameter
. I . Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
10/12/2016- 45 69.3 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
10/31/2016 30 39.22 Monthly Average Exceeded
'Concentration (C0530)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates.or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500 .

If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in.writing within ten (10) business days'after receipt of this Notice.
A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received, in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
-S►4s:erriileac�nalOfficeEnfcrrcemeitF�I'e
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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Certified Mail # 7015 1520 0003 5463 1711
Return Receipt Requested
February 1, 2017
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0082
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the October 2016 Discharge: Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended -
Concentration (C0530)
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
10/12/2016 45 69.3 Daily Maximum Exceeded
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 10/31/2016 30 39.22 Monthly Average Exceeded
Concentration (CO530)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice.
A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E. the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water -Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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Certified Mail # 70161370 0001 65717402
Return Receipt Requested
September 5, 2017
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
Case No. LV-2017-0256
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $368.68 ($250.00 civil penalty +
$118.68 enforcement costs) against Polk County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Polk County for the month of May 2017. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation
of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464. The violations,
which occurred in May 2017, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Polk County violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). .
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Polk
County:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0004464, by discharging wastewater into,
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for NH3-N - Conc.
_ $0.00 _ 0 of the:l violations of 143 215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.N00004464, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for TSS - Conc.
$250.00 TOTAL CIVH. PENALTY
$118.68 Enforcement Costs
$368.68 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 (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (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:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violations) 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 Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources 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 thi!V (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearinjj 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 (3 0) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts.filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. _ You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
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 you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P. ., egional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2017-0256 County: Polk
Assessed Party: Polk County/ Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit No.: NC0004464 Amount Assessed: $368.68
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 apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S..143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i. e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF POLK - -
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Polk County )
Woodland Mills WWTP )
PERMIT NO. NC0004464 ) CASE NO. LV-2017-0256
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $368.68 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated September 5, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Polk County
CASE NUMBER: LV-2017-0256
PERMIT: NC0004464 REGION: Asheville
FACILITY: Woodland Mills WiITP COUNTY: Polk
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation
Date Month/Yr Parameter. Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type
Penalty
Amount
5/31/2017 5-2017 Nitrogen, Ammonia Weekly mg/I 12 20.60 71.5 Monthly $250.00
Total (as N) - Average
Concentration Exceeded -
5/31/2017 5-2017 Solids, Total Weekly mg/I 30 34.60 15.3 Monthly $0.00
Suspended- Average
Concentration Exceeded

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
•FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: W W-3. _ _ -
eDMR PERIOD: 05-2017 (May 2017)
PERMIT VERSION: 4_0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Juanita Reed James
ORC-HAS. CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Acfiv/11;��_
COUNTY: Polk 42�)
ORC CERT NUMBER: 24074
STATUS: Processed
SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-3.
eDMR PERIOD: 05-2017 (May 2017)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Juanita Reed James
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 24074
STATUS: Processed
Report Comments:
On the 3rd, 4th, 9th, 18th, 25th and 31st, BOD data valid; Blank was >0.20mg/L. On the 16th and 31st, BOD data valid; GGA was greater than 228.5mg/L. On the 4th, BOD
data valid; Sample ran out of hold time.
Your facility exceeded the monthly permit discharge limits on the items listed below:
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS, 34,58mg/l monthly average. AMMONIA NITROGEN, 20.58mgl1 monthly average.
The staff of James and James and the staff of Polk County Government are working together with Dave Odom, Odom Engineering to find the best alternative to alleviate this
issue. Jaynes and James has the facility pumped as needed; there is not currently a digester. James and James has also completed a repair in the wall between the clarifier and the
aeration basin. There was an approximate 1" hole allowing the aeration to rapidly flow into the clarifier. This caused the clarifier to stay in turmoil. This repair has greatly
improved the quality of the water in the clarifier has had aided with the turbidity from the hydraulic surge.

Cantwell, Janet
From: Primary James James- <[e-mail]> -
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 2:35 PM
T.o: Davidson, Landon
Cc: Cantwell, Janet, Juanita James; Marche' -Pittman; Mickey Edwards; Ange' High
Subject: NOV-2017-LV-0472
Attachmen$s: NOV-2017-LV-0472 WOODLAND MILLS.pdf
Good afternoon Mr. Davidson,
Please find attached a letter from Ms. James in regards to the above referenced NOV on
Woodland Mills (NC0004464).
If you should have further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Trish Bryan
Administrative Assistant
James & James Environmental Management., Inc.
[e-mail]
828.697.0063
828.697.0065 - Fax
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Polk County
Facility Name: Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004464
County: Polk
Case Number: LV-2017-0256
ASSESSMENTYACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property.
resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 71.5%.
One Monthly Average TSS exceeded the permit limit by 15.3%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been four civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$118.68
a?(acrJ�9—
Date
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

NPDES PERNIIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-3.
eDMR PERIOD: 05-2017 (May 2017)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0 PERMIT STATUS: Activ
CLASS: WW-2 COUNTY: Polk
ORC: Juanita Reed James ORC CERT NUMBER: 24074
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**** No Reporting Reason: ENFRUSE = No Flow-Reuse/Recycle; ENVWTHR=No Visitation- Adverse Weather; NOFLOW=No Flow; HOLIDAY=NoVisitation- Holiday
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY�NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-3.
eDMR PERIOD: 05-2017 (May 2017)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Juanita Reed James
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 24074
STATUS: Processed
Report Comments:
On the 3rd, 4th, 9th, 18th, 25th and 31 st, BOD data valid; Blank was >0.20mg/L. On the 16th and 31 st, BOD data valid; GGA was greater than 228.5mg/L. On the 4th, BOD
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The staff of James and James and the staff of Polk County Government are working together with Dave Odom, Odom Engineering to find the best alternative to alleviate this
issue. James and James has the facility pumped as needed; there is not currently a digester. James and James has also completed a repair in the wall between the clarifier and the
aeration basin. There was an approximate 1" hole allowing the aeration to rapidly flow into the clarifier. This caused the clarifier to stay in turmoil. This repair has greatly
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Cantwell, Janet
From - Primary James janies_<[e-mail]> -
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 2:35 PM
To: Davidson, Landon
Cc: Cantwell, Janet, Juanita James; Marche Pittman; Mickey Edwards; Ange' High
Subject: NOV-2017-LV-0472
Attachments: NOV-2017-LV-0472 WOODLAND MILLS.pdf
Good afternoon Mr. Davidson,
Please find attached a letter from Ms. James in regards to the above referenced NOV on
Woodland Mills (NC0004464).
If you should have further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Trish Bryan
Administrative Assistant
James & James Environmental Management., Inc.
[e-mail]
828.697.0063
828.697.0065 - Fax
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ROY C-00PE-,
MI�H��L,.'S RE;GAI�I;
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Certified Mail # 70161370 0001 6571 7402
Return Receipt Requested
September 5, 2017
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
Case No. LV-2017-0256
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $368.68 ($250.00 civil penalty +
$118.68 enforcement costs) against Polk County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Polk County for the month of May 2017. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation
of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464. The violations,
which occurred in May 2017, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Polk County violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464 and G.S. 143 -215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Polk
County:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit No.NC0004464, by discharging wastewater into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for NH3-N - Conc.
$0.00 0 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.N00004464, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for TSS - Conc.
$250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$118.68 Enforcement Costs
$368.68 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 (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (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:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources 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) dys of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 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 (3 0y days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §15013-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
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 you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
- Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
G\l4'Ri\YQ',pol&;4Fastewater•,`tiners:��'ootllnnd Mills(4d64lEnforcements\LV-2017-0256.nf

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2017-0256 County: Polk
Assessed Party: Polk County/ Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit No.: NC0004464 Amount Assessed: $368.68
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 apply. 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. 14313-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF POLK - - - -
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Polk County )
Woodland Mills WWTP 1
PERMIT NO. NC0004464 1 CASE NO. LV-2017-0256
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $368.68 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated September 5, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Polk County
CASE NUMBER: LV-2017-0256
PERMIT: NC0004464
REGION:
Asheville
FACILITY: Woodland Mills WWTP
COUNTY:
Polk
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION:
Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Unit of
Limit
Calculated % Over
Violation
Penalty -
Date MonthNr
Parameter
Frequency
Measure
Value
Value Limit
Type
Amount
6/31/2017 5-2017
Nitrogen, Ammonia
Weekly
mg/I
12
20.60 71.5
Monthly
$250.00
Total (as N) -
Average
Concentration
Exceeded
5/31/2017 5-2017
Solids, Total
Weekly
mg/I
30
34.60 15.3
Monthly
$0.00
Suspended-
Average
Concentration
Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Polk County
Facility Name: Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004464
County: Polk
Case Number: LV-2017-0256
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;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded. the permit limit by 71.5%.
One Monthly Average TSS exceeded the permit limit by 15.3%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been four civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$118.68
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section .
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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Dear'W,Davidso%
This:letter s in response. to tiie aliove.NO I dated July'S, 2©17-.and received:by:Jaines & J es On
br about July;°12, 2027 Tl e,violaiion,t?va§ for;.f a Month ofl Wy.,2017:<<
Thesstaf�`�ofJames.& James aud,the staff ofFolk Cca city Go ertiirient are woxkin togetb rvv th`
Dave:Odom:with Odom Enginoer ng tc fnd,tho best -alternative to -alleviate this issue. Janes,
Ja bs had'lie facili y pumped as, needed; there is o t currenkly a digester James & Jalxies lxas
also. _completed a repau: =in the .wall Between the clarifier. and the, aerrati61 • basin. ThM
appraximate .l'= hole ailc�wing;tlie aeration to ralndly flowjuto the -clarifier . Thts ca Ahe:
ciarifer,,to stay in Turmoil: This repair` has .greatly improved the :quality .cif tte, water ,m the
clarifier has"had aiddd with the ion bidity fr6m,6e hydraizlia;surge. _
weaie also"working'Vitfi an engineer_ fo achieve our authorization` to construct to install a .new°
.chlorine fiA. This tkik Will !is largo with Iiaifles which will- allow- fbi adttirional polislti g and. -
better. ;cantaet tune, °Tn the future we are uivest gattng,.the-,,*tallatlon of equalization..bagin and
digester.,` " -
Piease;;consYerthis;cn your evaluation.
' 'With bghes�regards
Juanita (tines

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Cantwell, Janet
From: Primary James james <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 2:35 PM
To: Davidson, Landon
Cc: Cantwell, Janet; Juanita James; Marche Pittman; Mickey Edwards; Ange' High
Subject: NOV-2017-LV-0472
Attachments: NOV-2017-LV-0472 WOODLAND MILLS.pdf
Good afternoon Mr. Davidson,
Please find attached a letter from Ms. James in regards to the above referenced NOV on
Woodland Mills (NC0004464).
If you should have further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Trish Bryan
Administrative Assistant
James & James Environmental Management., Inc.
[e-mail]
828.697.0063
828.697.0065 - Fax
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-NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills W WTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-3.
eDMR PERIOD: 05-2017 (May 2017)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Juanita Reed James
ORC HAS CHANGED: No-- -
VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 24074
STATUS: Processed
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NPDES PERAIIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-3. - --
eDMR PERIOD: 05-2017 (May 2017)
PERNIIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Juanita Reed James
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1_0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 24074
STATUS: Processed
Report Comments:
On the 3rd, 4th, 9th, 18th, 25th and 31st, BOD data valid; Blank was >0.20mg/L. On the 16th and 31st, BOD data valid; GGA was greater than 228.5mg/L. On the 4th, BOD
data valid; Sample ran out of hold time.
Your facility exceeded the monthly permit discharge limits on the items listed below:
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS, 34.58mg/1 monthly average. AMMONIA NITROGEN, 20.58mg/l monthly average.
The staff of James and James and the staff of Polk County Government are working together with Dave Odom, Odom Engineering to find the best alternative to alleviate this
issue. James and James has the facility pumped as needed; there is not currently a digester. James and James has also completed a repair in the wall between the clarifier and the
aeration basin. There was an approximate V hole allowing the aeration to rapidly flow into the clarifier. This caused the clarifier to stay in turmoil. This repair has greatly
improved the quality of the water in -the clarifier has had aided with the turbidity from the hydraulic surge.

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- July 26 2017
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Case 'Nwfi er• LV-2017-0.1$7
Eiear.Mr D4vtdson,
T. lef%r is:`in'responsd;to the above. dOregt ed.case-.number fbt 6 dlah&Mulls WWTP dated iid6 26
"_�201.7� acid ieceive'd . ' James &James ori_•or_;atiout June 30, 201? Tlie udolation _was farrthe "iuonth.ti
M*k20f7.
„Thd owners and open tars are;cantu�ually striv2ng tc 'iind the:cause for exceeding the pertxu JWt , We have;
found the , sei arge of song chemicals to the �nfluen and have cor`reeted taus practice, we`M' fo and aucl.
. tepau ed a notable h61 in &w clanfec wall 'that caused tumid wafer, we Have pumped and reseeded the
facd�ty rfrom being lolled Data ,;-aur efforts have not stopped there `We have'secured the assistance of Odorii,
EngineermgDave t7dom, 'with tlze"°`plans •for a, ne v chloriue co itact chaier This;')Ol allow poi the
a.
proper,.detent on iii- - wid allow-for_c1 =proper dWhfl 0if This should�elitninate the,�FeW oHfort ,
exceed ices: We.ihave also engaged Mr . Qdom'snservices to began mves#agat ort mt©-what -v7, best
:setup our ctntiiued needs This would inclu options a� an Ectualzation'Basin,;T7igestr and, perteniialIy '
` anothervastewatersisterpla&.
We arc striving to'AFriii ths•.l e`st lternattve=to_our situaf�on,- —t tat we : good=°stewards•-of bur impact ori,
e env ro
ih�ninent, m
'
W We thank yoii.for the tirne.ir d,effort this�review ecntails . "e would greatly -,appreciate ciiasid raticsn o%tihe'
,
Thank you;
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shateirtents confiavaed irr tha. civil°psnaliy"assessment document. Pursuant to I�i C.G.S § 143�-2$21(c) remsaoai of s, chit
perms may' be.granted:only when one nor more of the following five;"factor:appi +. Please shack each:'fi to ` ypu.
l believe applies tii ;�. case: auc,provYde=a detailed exp ori, includrurcopies of supportsu documezata, as ttrrh}!
1. fador gppl es (attach additional.,;pages needed).,
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d nt r f the p&W,b#q alw ass ssm_ ;#acttrrs are,'in the i*m'pgn4' acesmcmt.docurr�entj,
l' the violator iron allaied eontinum 'enyiromneatal dam a resultin from.the violation taz�z't�ie
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NPi}ES Permit No NCOt}04464
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ihts letter is in=response tt>'tlie above<re£e enced case number fdt Wa�t�2and Mills WWTP dated June 26 4
2017 and received.by James &.Jamas_oa or "aboutJt me 30;=2,OT7., 'The viblatiari was`for the. mafrth. if Aprii :
2011
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The owners and operators are continualjy' striving to and the-oause fbr exceeding the permit limit ate hay@
faiuid t]ie discharge ci ,strong chemi-ads to the influent and have corrected this practice, we. have fund and
repaired .a notable lial@ in the clarifer whll that caused turbid.wAtd , we have pumped'and reseeded tt e,
facitit}� £roil being killed ottt: Glur,effarts have not.stopped there.. Ve have,Aecuretl,the assistance of Wont
Dave "Odom, with the 'plans :for. a new chlorine contact ;cliambe"r. This v►zziil allativ far the
srapec eteuttion tim, and'mow ,£or the::proper disinfectiau This shout i eliminate the. Fecal'Culiform
exceedences,fidrOdom'sevR . obegnmgantotieaMmould hest
cur continued.nceds: This would. iiiolude `aptions.;£`ati Fgtiazatioi Basin, L?igetex aiid, ptentiaily
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the.epyirgnmen`t;
;;. We -thank you far,-thetime and e,ffoit this, review entails. r We would greatly, Appreciate eon'sideration of the
fine.,
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earl Strputataan.a Facts" fOtm to r uest retuisszan o-this:(.
ivil pcn ty
Waiver a, f Rigtd to cm_driiistraiie ,Ftecrtng, e9.
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ANATION ,
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Certified Mail # 7016 1370 000165718720
Return Receipt Requested
July 5, 2017
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0472
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the May 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location
Parameter Date
Limit Reported
Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 5/31/2017
12 20.58 Monthly Average Exceeded
N) - Concentration (C0610)
001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended - 5/31/2017
30 34.58 Monthly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. _ Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in Writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice.
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E. the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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4 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Polk County
Facility Name:.. Woodland Mills WWTP __
Permit Number: NC0004464
County: Polk
Case Number: LVm2017-0256
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
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1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property.
resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 71.5%.
One Monthly Average TSS exceeded the permit limit by 15.3%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of morkey saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional,samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which. the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been four civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
S) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.-
$118.68
Date
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

I
Certified Mail # 70161370 000165718362
Return Receipt Requested
June.26, 2017
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
Case No. LV-2017-0188
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $216.62 ($100.00 civil penalty +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Polk County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Polk County for the month of April 2017. This review has shown'the subject facility to be in violation
of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464. The violations,
which occurred in April 2017, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Polk County violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464. and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Polk
County:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa NC 28778
828-296-4500
P)

$0.00 0 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.N00004464, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for BOD - Cone.
$100.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit No.N00004464, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for FCOLI BR.
$100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$116.62 Enforcement Costs
$216.62 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 (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (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:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission, or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources 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 1 43B-282. 1 (b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources 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 thkty (30) days, of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing.. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with.
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
-when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
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 you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
NPDES Compliance/Enf6rcement Unit - Enforcement File
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.TUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2017-0188 County: Polk
Assessed Party: Polk County / Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit No.: NC0004464 Amount Assessed: $216.62
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
remissionis 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 apply. 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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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF POLK
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT )
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST )
Polk County )
Woodland Mills WWTP )
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADIVIINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NC0004464 1 CASE NO. LV-2017-0188
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $216.62 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated June 26, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive
the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (3 0) 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
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
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4
PERMIT: NC0004464
FACILITY: Woodland Mills WWTP
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
ATTACHMENT A
Polk County
CASE NUMBER: LV-2017-0188
REGION: Asheville
COUNTY: Polk
SAMPLE LOCATION:
Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation
Report
Unit of
Limit
Calculated
% Over
Violation
Penalty
Date
MonthNr
Parameter
Frequency
Measure
Value
Value
Limit
Type
Amount
4/11/2017
4-2017
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg.
Weekly
mg/I
45
46.70
3.8
Daily
$0.00
C) - Concentration
Maximum
'Exceeded
4/11/2017
4-2017
Coliform, Fecal MF,
Weekly
#/100ml
400
600
50.0
Daily
$100.00
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
Maximum
Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Polk County
Facility Name: Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004464
County: Polk
Case Number: LV-2017-0188
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;
All effluent violations may be detrimental -to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Daily Max BOD exceeded the permit limit by 3.77 %.
One Daily Max Fecal exceeded the permit limit by 50%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been three civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62 .
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills W WTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-3.
eDMR PERIOD: 04-2017 (April 2017)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Juanita Reed James
ORC HAS CHANGED: Yes
VERSION: 2_0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 24074
STATUS: Processed
SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO
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**** No Reporting Reason: ENFRUSE = No Flow-Reuse/Recycle; ENV WTHR = No Visitation - Adverse Weather; NOFLOW = No Flow; HOLIDAY = No Visitation - Holiday

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWI?
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-3.
eDMR PERIOD: 04-2017 (April 2017)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Juanita Reed James
ORC HAS CHANGED: Yes
VERSION: 2.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 24074
STATUS: Processed
Report Comments:
On the 4th and 18th and 25th, BOD data valid; Blank was >0.20mg/L. On the 18th and 25th, BOD data valid; GGA was greater than 228.5mg/L. On the 18th, TSS data valid;
Duplicate exceeded QC criteria.
*REVISED TO SHOW CORRECT FLOW AND HOLIDAY ON THE 14TH.

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Certified Mail # 7016 1370 000165718362
Return Receipt Requested
June 26, 2017
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
Case No. LV-2017-0188
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $216.62 ($100.00 civil penalty +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Polk County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Polk County for the month of April 2017. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation
of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464. The violations,
which occurred in April 2017, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Polk County violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson;
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Polk
County:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$0.00 0 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0004464, by discharging waste Water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for BOD - Cone.
$100.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0004464, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for FCOLI BR.
$100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$116.62 Enforcement Costs
$216.62 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 (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (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:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources 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) dgys of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
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 you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2017-0188 County: Polk
Assessed Party: Polk County / Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit No.: NC0004464 Amount Assessed: $216.62
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 apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF POLK
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Polk County )
Woodland Mills WWTP 1
PERMIT NO. NC0004464 ) CASE NO. LV-2017-0188
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $216.62 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated June 26, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive
the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Polk County
CASE NUMBER: LV-2017-0188
PERMIT: NC0004464 REGION: Asheville
FACILITY: Woodland Mills WWTP COUNTY: Polk
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Date MonthNr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
4/11/2017 4-2017 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. Weekly mg/I 45 46.70 3.8 Daily $0.00
C) - Concentration Maximum
Exceeded
4/11/2017 4-2017 Coliform, Fecal MF, Weekly #/100ml 400 600 50.0 Daily $100.00
MFC Broth, 44.5 C Maximum
Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Polk County
Facility Name: Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004464
County: Polk
Case Number: LV-2017-0188
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;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Daily Max BOD exceeded the permit limit by 3.77 %.
One Daily Max Fecal exceeded the permit limit by 50%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been three civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62 .
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills W WTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-3.
eDMR PERIOD: 04-2017 (April 2017)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Juanita Reed James
ORC HAS CHANGED: Yes
VERSION: 2.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 24074
STATUS: Processed
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200
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2.928
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10.838515
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**** No Reporting Reason: ENFRUSE = No Flow-Reuse/Recycle; ENVWTHR=No Visitation- Adverse Weather; NOFLOW=No Flow; HOLIDAY =NoVisitation -Holiday

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-3.
eDMR PERIOD: 04-2017 (April 2017)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Juanita Reed James
ORC HAS CHANGED: Yes
VERSION: 2.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 24074
STATUS: Processed
Report Comments:
On the 4th and 18th and 25th, BOD data valid; Blank was >0.20mg/L. On the 18th and 25th, BOD data valid; GGA was greater than 228.5mg/L. On the 18th, TSS data valid;
Duplicate exceeded QC criteria.
*REVISED TO SHOW CORRECT FLOW AND HOLIDAY ON THE 14TH.

e'R
Certified Mail # 70161370 00016571 SA55
Return Receipt Requested
June 26., 2017
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
Case No. LV-2017-0187
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $216.62 ($100.00 civil penalty +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Polk County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Polk County for the month of March 2017. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464. The
violations, which occurred in March 2017, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Polk County violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Polk
County:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500
Y(

$100.00 1 of the 1, violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0004464, by discharging wastewater into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for BOD - Cone.
$0.00 0 of'the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.N00004464, by discharging waste watefjhto
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for TSS Cone.
$100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$116.62 Enforcement Costs
$216.62 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 (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (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
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
.believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources 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 thk1y 30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 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 (3 0) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., .except for official state
holidays. The petition maybe filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) -provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
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 you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2017-0187 County: Polk
Assessed Party: Polk County/ Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit No.: NC0004464 Amount Assessed: $216.62
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 apply. 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. 14313-282.l(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF POLK
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
PERMIT NO. N00004464
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF ]RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LV-2017-0187
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $216.62 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water. Resources dated June 26, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive
the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the'Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (3 0) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
20

ATTACHMENT A
Polk County
CASE NUMBER:. LV-2017-0187
PERMIT:
NC0004464
REGION:
Asheville
FACILITY:
Woodland Mills WWTP
COUNTY:
Polk
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION:
Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Unit of
Limit
Calculated
% Over
Violation
Penalty
Date MonthNr
Parameter
Frequency
Measure
Value
Value
Limit
Type
Amount
3/8/2017 3-2017
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg.
Weekly
mg/I
45
65.30
45.1
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$100.00
C) - Concentration
Maximum
Exceeded
3/8/2017 3-2017,
Solids, Total
Weekly
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45
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7.3
Daily
$0.00
Suspended-
Maximum
Concentration
Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Polk County
Facility Name: Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004464
County: Polk
Case Number: LV-2017-0187
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;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2.) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Daily Max BOD exceeded the permit limit by 45.11 %.
One Daily Max TSS exceeded the permit limit by 7.33%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been two civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-2
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PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD: 03-2017 (March 2017)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
Report Comments:
On the 1st, 8th, 15th and 29th, BOD data valid; Blank was >0.20mg/L.
Below is the percent removal for the above stated month for your system:
BOD-5Day:
96.799%
TOTAL SUSPENDEDSOLIDS:
98.63%
The percent removal was in compliance with your permit.
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Polk
ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
STATUS: Processed
This facility experienced an elevated BOD on the 8th of March at 65.3 mg/1 and TSS of 48.3 mg/1 on the same day. The facility, on both of these parameters, was greater than
96% removal. This far exceeds the required 85% removal of the permit. We are working together to find a solution to the sporadic issues that causes the elevated results.
You may receive a monetary fine for this month.

Certified Mail # 70161370 0001 6571 8355
Return Receipt Requested
June 26, 2017
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
Case No. LV-2017-0187
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $216.62 ($100.00 civil penalty +
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Polk County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Polk County for the month of March 2017. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464. The
violations, which occurred in March 2017, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Polk County violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person
who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Polk
County:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality 1 Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

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$100.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0004464, by discharging wastewater into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for BOD - Cone.
$0.00 0 of the 1 violations of 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit No.NC0004464, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for TSS - Cone.
$100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$116.62 Enforcement Costs
$216.62 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. I (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 (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (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:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper ,
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no. factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources 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. I (b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources 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 thirly (30) dys of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
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 you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: - LV-2017-0187 County: Polk
Assessed Party: Polk County/ Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit No.: NC0004464 Amount Assessed: $216.62
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 apply. 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 payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF POLK
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Polk County )
Woodland Mills WWTP
PERMIT NO. NC0004464 ) CASE NO. LV-2017-0187
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $216.62 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated June 26, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive
the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
20

ATTACHMENT A
Polk County
CASE NUMBER: LV-2017-0187
PERMIT: NC0004464 REGION: Asheville
FACILITY: Woodland Mills WWTP COUNTY: Polk
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation
Date
Report
Month/Yr
Parameter
Frequency
Unit of
Measure
Limit
Value
Calculated
Value
% Over
Limit
Violation
Type
Penalty
Amount
3/8/2017
3-2017
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg.
Weekly
mg/I
45
65.30
45.1
Daily
$100.00
C) - Concentration
Maximum
Exceeded
3/8/2017
3-2017
Solids, Total
Weekly
mg/I
45
48.30
7.3
Daily
$0.00
Suspended-
Maximum
Concentration
Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Polk County
Facility Name: Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit Number: NC0004464
County: Polk
Case Number: LV-2017-0187
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private properly
resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the. receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Daily Max BOD exceeded the permit limit by 45.11%.
One Daily Max TSS exceeded the permit limit by 7.33%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been two civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills W WTP
OWNER NAME: Polk County
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PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
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Weekly
Weekly
Recorder
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab -
Grab
Grab
Calculated
FLOW
TEMP-C
PH
CHLORINE
BOD -Coo
NH3-N - Cone
TSS -Coa
FCOLI BR
HODS-% R
2400 clack
Hrs
2400 clock
Hrs
Y/B/N
mgd
deg c
su
ug/l
mg/1
mg/I
M94
#/100m1
percent
1
1235
0.5
Y
0.0019
16.3
34.4
1.93
19.6
< 1
2
1425
0.58
Y
0.0026
15.9
< 15
3
1535
0.42
Y
0.0022
14.2
'
4
0.0026
5
0.0026
6
1500
0.67
Y
0.0026
14.6
7.3
< 15
7
1420
0.5
Y
0.0043
15.3
1-1
8
1240
1.08
Y
0.0031
15.6
65.3
1.66
48.3
< 1
9
1355
0.67
Y
0.0057
15.5
< 15
10
1210
0.42
Y
0.0013
15.7
11
0.001
12
0.001
13
1645
0.67
Y
10.001
9.7
7
< 15
14
1425
0.42
Y
0.0019
13.3
15
1115
0.5
Y
0.0013
11.3
15.9
1.3
9
<2
16
1425
0.5
Y
0.0033
12.2
< 15
17
1325
0.58
Y
0.0012
11.6
18
0.0012
19
0.0012
20
1520
0.58
Y
0.0012
13
7.1
< 15
21
1420
0.58
Y
0.0011
15.4
16.1
0.852
7.11
< 1
22
1510
0.25
Y
0.0026
15
23
1410
0.5
Y
0.0016
14.3
< 15
24
1050
10.67
Y
1
0.0014
14.4
25
0.0011
26
0.0011
27
1635
0.5
Y
0.0011
117
7
<15
28
1110
0.5
Y
0.0009
17.4
29
1215
0.67
Y
0.0025
17.4
< 15
11.6
0.314
3.8
< 1
30
1445
0.33
Y
0.0033
16.5
31
1055
0.5
Y
0.0017
17.4
96.799
Monthly Average Limit:
0.015
30
33
30
200
Monthly Average:
0.001987
14.73913
0
28.66
1.2112
17.562
1
96.799
DoilyMarimum:
0.0057
17.4
7.3
i 0
i 65.3
1.93
483
0
96.799
Daily Minimum:
0.0009
9.7
7
0
11.6
0.314
3.8
0
96.799
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0004464 PERMIT VERSION: 4.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active
FACILITY NAME: Woodland Mills WWTP CLASS: WW-2 COUNTY: Polk
OWNER NAME: Polk County ORC: Kevin Wayne Bryan ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002130
GRADE: WW-2 ORC HAS CHANGED: No
eDMR PERIOD: 03-2017 (March 2017) VERSION: 1.0 STATUS: Processed
Report Comments:
On the 1st, 8th, 15th and 29th, BOD data valid; Blank was >0.20mg/L.
Below is the percent removal for the above stated month for your system:
BOD-5Day:
96.799%
TOTAL SUSPENDEDSOLIDS:
98.63%
The percent removal was in compliance with your permit.
This facility experienced an elevated BOD on the 8th of March at 65.3 mg/l and TSS of 48.3 mg/l on the same day. The facility, on both of these parameters, was greater than
96% removal. This far exceeds the required 85% removal of the permit. We are working together to find a solution to the sporadic issues that causes the elevated results.
You may receive a monetary fine for this month.

May 26, 2017
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT:. NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0399, NOV-2017-LV-0400 & NOV-2017-LV-0401
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the February 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s): (NOV-2017-LV-0399)
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 2/6/2017 45 49.5 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0310)
A review of the March 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s): (NOV-2017-LV-0400)
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value _ Type of Violation
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 3/8/2017 45 65.3 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (CC310)
001 Effluent Solids,.Total Suspended - 3/8/2017 45 48.3 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (CO530)
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

A review of the April 2017 Discharge -Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s): (NOV-2017-LV-0401)
Sample
Location
Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 4/11/2017 45 46.7 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0310)
001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 4/11/2017 400 600 Daily Maximum Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice.
A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E. the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidsori, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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Odom
169 Oak Street - Forest City, NC 28043
Engineeringpac office 828, 247.4495 • fax [phone]
July 19, 2017
NCDEQ— DWR
512 N. Salisbury St. 8th Floor
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject: Application for Authorization to Construct Permit
Woodland Mills WWTP
Facility NPDES #: NC0004464
To Whom It May Concern:
Enclosed with this letter is our application submittal for an Authorization to Construct permit for the
Woodland Mills Wastewater Treatment Plant project.
The proposed project is a shall modify the existing facility by installing a 2,000-gallon septic tank that
shall also act as a chlorine contact chamber. A 4 tablet dechlorination feeder and 2' x 2' x 2' tank for
testing will also be installed. The nature of this project requires minimal construction activities;
therefore, we estimate 3 days for project completion. The work components include excavation,
installation, and connection.
-, If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
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David Odom, P.E.
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JUL. 2 5`2017 Department of Environmental Quality
Water Quality Division of Water Resources
Permitting Section
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-
SECTION 1: INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
A. The Division of Water Resources will accept this application package for review only if all of the items are provided and the
application is complete. Failure to submit all of the required items will result in the application package being returned as incomplete
per 15A NCAC 02T .0105(b).
B. Plans and specifications must be prepared in accordance with 15 NCAC 02H. 0100, 15A NCAC 02T, North Carolina General Statute
133-3, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES
Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
C. The plans and specifications submitted must represent a completed final design that is ready to advertise for bid.
D. Any content changes made to this Form ATC-12-14 shall result in the application package being returned.
E. The Applicant shall submit ONE ORIGINAL and ONE DIGITAL COPY (CD) of the application, all supporting documentation and
attachments. All information must be submitted bound or in a 3-ring binder, with a Section tab for each Section, except the
Engineering Plans.
F. Check the boxes below to indicate that the information is provided and the requirements are met.
G. If attachments are necessary for clarity or due to space limitations, such attachments are considered part of the application
package and must be numbered to correspond to the item referenced.
H. For any project that requires review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), an Authorization to Construct cannot be
issued prior to the completion of a State Clearinghouse advertisement period for a FONSI, EIS, etc. unless the project qualifies for
a Determination of Minor Construction Activity.
—!. For more information, visit the Division of Water Resources web site at: http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes.
In addition to this Authorization to Construct, the Applicant should be aware that other permits may be required from other Sections
of the Division of Water Resources (for example: reclaimed water facilities permits; Class A or B biosolids residuals permit).
SECTION 2: APPLICANT INFORMATION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. APPLICANT
Applicant's name
Polk County
Signature authority's name per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)
Marche Pittman
Signature authority's title
County Manager
Complete mailing address
P.O. Box 308, Columbus, NC 28722
Telephone number
828-894-3301
Email address
[e-mail]
B. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Professional Engineer's name
David Odom
Professional Engineer's title
Professional Engineer
North Carolina Professional Engineer's License No.
21130
Firm name
Odom Engineering, PLLC
Firm License number
P-0880
Complete mailing address
169 Oak Street, Forest City, NC 28043
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APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-
Telephone number 828-247-4495
Email address [e-mail]
C. NPDES PERMIT
NPDES Permit number NC0004464
Current Permitted flow (MGD) — include permit 0.015 MGD
flow phases if applicable
D. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief description of the project: The proposed project shall modify the existing Polk County Middle School wastewater
treatment plant facility to install a chlorine contact chamber.
SECTION 3: APPLICATION ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SUBMITTAL FOR ALL PROJECTS
A. Cover Letter
® The letter must include a request for the Authorization to Construct; the facility NPDES Number; a brief project description
that indicates whether the project is a new facility, facility modification, treatment process modification, or facility expansion;
the construction timeline; and a list of all items and attachments included in the application package.
® If any of the requirements of 15 NCAC 02H. 0100, 15A NCAC 02T, North Carolina General Statute 133-3. North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1, and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment
Facilities are not met by the proposed design, the letter must include an itemized list of the requirements that are not met.
B. NPDES Permit
® Submit Part I of the Final NPDES permit for this facility that includes Part A (Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements)
for the monthly average flow limit that corresponds to the work that is requested for this project.
C. Special Order by Consent
❑ If the facility is subject to any Special Orders by Consent (SOC), submit the applicable SOC.
® Not Applicable.
D. Finding of No Significant Impact or Record of Decision
❑ Submit a copy of the Finding of No Significant Impactor Record of Decision for this project.
❑ Provide a brief description of any of the mitigating factors or activities included in the approved Environmental Document
that impact any aspect of design of this project, if not specified in the Finding of No Significant Impact or Record of Decision.
® Not Applicable.
E. Engineering Plans
® Per 15A NCAC 02T .0504(c)(1), submit one set of detailed plans that have been signed, sealed and dated by a North Carolina
Licensed Professional Engineer.
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® Per 21 NCAC 56.1103(a)(6), the name, address and License number of the Licensee's firm shall be included on each sheet of
the engineering drawings.
® Plans must be labeled as follows: FINAL DRAWING — FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY— NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
® 15A NCAC 02H .0124 requires multiple (dual at a minimum) components such as pumps, chemical feed systems, aeration
equipment and disinfection equipment. Is this requirement met by the design? ® Yes or ❑ No. If no, provide an
explanation:
Plans shall include:
® Plans for all applicable disciplines needed for bidding and construction of the proposed project (check as appropriate):
® Civil ❑ Not Applicable
❑
Process Mechanical
® Not Applicable
❑
Structural
® Not Applicable
❑
Electrical
® Not Applicable
❑
Instrumentation/Controls
® Not Applicable
❑
Architectural
® Not Applicable
❑
Building Mechanical
® Not Applicable
❑
Building Plumbing
® Not Applicable
® Plan and profile views and associated details of all modified treatment units including piping, valves, and equipment (pumps,
blowers, mixers, diffusers, etc.)
® Are any modifications proposed that impact the hydraulic profile of the treatment facility? ❑ Yes or ® No. If yes, provide
a hydraulic profile drawing on one sheet that includes all impacted upstream and downstream units. The profile shall include
the top of wall elevations of each impacted treatment unit and the water surface elevations within each impacted treatment
unit for two flow conditions: (1) the NPDES permitted flow with all trains in service and (2) the peak hourly flow with one
treatment train removed from service.
® Are any modifications proposed that impact the process flow diagram or process flow schematic of the treatment facility?
® Yes or ❑ No. If yes, provide the process flow diagram or process flow schematic showing all modified flow paths including
aeration, recycle/return, wasting, and chemical feed, with the location of all monitoring and control instruments noted.
F. ® Engineering Specifications
® Per 15A NCAC 02T .0504(c)(2), submit one set of specifications that have been signed, sealed and dated by a North Carolina
Licensed Professional Engineer.
® Specifications must be labeled as follows: FINAL SPECIFICATIONS — FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY — NOT RELEASED FOR
CONSTRUCTION.
Specifications shall include:
® Specifications for all applicable disciplines needed for bidding and construction of the proposed project (check as
appropriate):
® Civil ❑ Not Applicable
❑ Process Mechanical ® Not Applicable
--� ❑ Structural ® Not Applicable
❑ Electrical ® Not Applicable
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❑ Instrumentation/Controls ® Not Applicable
❑ Architectural ® Not Applicable
❑ Building Mechanical ® Not Applicable
❑ Building Plumbing ® Not Applicable
® Detailed specifications for all treatment units and processes including piping, valves, equipment (pumps, blowers, mixers,
diffusers, etc.), and instrumentation.
® Means of ensuring quality and integrity of the finished product including leakage testing requirements for structures and
pipelines, and performance testing requirements for equipment.
❑ Bid Form for publically bid projects. N/A
G. Construction Sequence Plan
® Construction Sequence Plan such that construction activities will not result in overflows or bypasses to waters of the State.
The Plan must not imply that the Contractor is responsible for operation of treatment facilities. List the location of the
Construction Sequence Plan as in the Engineering Plans or in the Engineering Specifications or in both: _
H. Engineering Calculations
❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0504(c)(3), submit one set of engineering calculations that have been signed, sealed and dated by a North
' Carolina Licensed Professional Engineer; the seal, signature and date shall be placed on the cover sheet of the calculations.
For new or expanding facilities and for treatment process modifications that are included in Section 4.C, the calculations shall
include at a minimum:
❑ Demonstration of how peak hour design flow was determined with a justification of the selected peaking factor.
❑ Influent pollutant loading demonstrating how the design influent characteristics in Section 4.6.2 of this form were
determined.
❑ Pollutant loading for each treatment unit demonstrating how the design effluent concentrations in Section 4.13.2 of this form
were determined.
❑ Hydraulic loading for each treatment unit.
❑ Sizing criteria for each treatment unit and associated equipment (blowers, mixers, pumps, etc.)
❑ Total dynamic head (TDH) calculations and system curve analysis for each pump specified that is included in Section 4.C.6.
❑ Buoyancy calculations for all below grade structures.
❑ Supporting documentation that the specified auxiliary power source is capable of powering all essential treatment units.
I. Permits
® Provide the following information for each permit and/or certification required for this project:
Permit/Certification
Not
Applicable
Date
Submitted
Date
Approved
Permit/
Certification
Number
If Not Issued Provide
Status and Expected
Issuance Date
Dam Safety
x
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
x
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APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12=
USCOE / Section 404 Permit
x
Water Quality Certification (401)
x
USCOE / Section 10
x
Stormwater Management Plan
x
CAMA
x
NCDOT Encroachment Agreement
x
Railroad Encroachment Agreement
x
Other:
Residuals Management Plan
❑ For all new facilities, expanding facilities, or modifications that result in a change to sludge production and/or sludge
processes, provide a Residuals Management Plan meeting the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .0504(I) and .0508; the Plan
must include:
❑ A detailed explanation as to how the generated residuals (including trash, sediment and grit) will be collected, handled,
processed, stored, treated, and disposed.
❑ An evaluation of the treatment facility's residuals storage requirements based upon the maximum anticipated residuals
production rate and ability to remove residuals.
❑ A permit for residuals utilization or a written commitment to the Applicant from a Permittee of a Department approved
residuals disposal/utilization program that has adequate permitted capacity to accept the residuals or has submitted a
residuals/utilization program application.
❑ If oil, grease, grit or screenings removal and collection is a designated unit process, a detailed explanation as to how the
oil/grease will be collected, handled, processed, stored and disposed.
ID Not Applicable.
SECTION 4: PROJECT INFORMATION
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14)
A. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FLOW INFORMATION — COMPLETE FOR NEW OR EXPANDING FACILITIES
1. Provide the following flow information:
Plant Flows
Existing Plant Design
MGD
Current NPDES Permit Limit
MGD
Current Annual Average
(past 12 months)
MGD
For Past 12 Months:
Start Date: month/yr
End Date: month/yr
For Past 24 Months:
Start Date: month/yr
End Date: month/yr
Maximum Month
MGD
MGD
Maximum Day
MGD
MGD
Peak Hour
MGD
MGD
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-
A)
B. WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY DESIGN INFORMATION —COMPLETE FOR NEW OR EXPANDING FACILITIES AND
FOR TREATMENT PROCESS MODIFICATIONS
1. Have all of the requirements of 15 NCAC 02H. 0100, 15A NCAC 02T, North Carolina General Statute 133-3, North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1, and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design Criteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment
Facilities been met by the proposed design and specifications? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, provide justification as to why the
requirements are not met, consistent with 15A NCAC 02T .0105(n):
2. Provide the design influent and effluent characteristics that are used as the basis for the project design,_and the NPDES
permit limits for the following parameters:
Project Basis of Design
Design Influent
Design Influent
Influent
Concentration
Load
Concentration -
(Must be
(Must be
Current Annual
supported by
supported by
Design Effluent
Average
g (past
Engineering
Engineering
Concentration and/or
NPDES Permit Limits
12 months) if
Calculations
Calculations
Load
(monthly average)
Parameter
Available
[Section 3.H])
[Section 3.H])
Ammonia Nitrogen
mg/L Summer
mg/L Summer
?NH3-N)
mg/L
mg/L
lb/day
mg/L Winter
mg/L Winter
Biochemical
mg/L Summer
mg/L Summer
Oxygen Demand
mg/L
mg/L
lb/clay
(BODs)
mg/L Winter
mg/L Winter
Fecal Coliform
per 100 mL
per 100 mL
Nitrate + Nitrite
Nitrogen (NO3-N +
=
mg/L
mg/L
NO2-N)
Total Kjeldahl
mg/L
Nitrogen
mg/L
mg/L
Total Nitrogen
1
}
-
;,` r
lb/year
lb/year
mg/L
mg/L
Total Phosphorus
mg/L
mg/L
lb/day
lb/year
lb/year
Total Suspended
mg/L
mg/L
lb/clay
mg/L
mg/L
Solids (TSS)
3. Based on the "Project Basis of Design" parameters listed above, will the proposed design allow the treatment facility to
meet the NPDES Permit Limits listed above? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, describe how and why the Permit Limits will not be
met:
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4. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(i), by-pass and overflow lines are prohibited. Is this condition met by the design? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If no, describe the treatment units bypassed, why this is necessary, and where the bypass discharges:
5.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(k), multiple pumps shall be provided wherever pumps are used. Is this condition met by the
design? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, provide an explanation:
6. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(I), power reliability shall be provided consisting of automatically activated standby power supply
onsite capable of powering all essential treatment units under design conditions, or dual power supply shall be provided
per 15A NCAC 02H. 0124(2)(a). Is this condition met by the design? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, provide (as an attachment
to this Application) written approval from the Director that the facility:
➢ Has a private water supply that automatically shuts off during power failures and does not contain elevated water
storage tanks, and
➢ Has sufficient storage capacity that no potential for overflow exists, and
➢ Can tolerate septic wastewater due to prolonged detention.
7. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(o), a minimum of 30 days of residual storage shall be provided. Is this condition met by the
design? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, explain the alternative design criteria proposed for this project in accordance 15A NCAC
02T .105(n):
8. Per 15A NCAC 02T .0505(g), the public shall be prohibited from access to the wastewater treatment facilities. Explain how
the design complies with this requirement:
9. Is the treatment facility located within the 100-year flood plain? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If yes, describe how the facility is
` protected from the 100-year flood:
C. WASTEWATER TREATMENT UNIT AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT INFORMATION —COMPLETE FOR NEW OR
EXPANDING FACILITIES AND FOR MODIFIED TREATMENT UNITS
1. PRELIMINARY AND PRIMARY TREATMENT (i.e., physical removal operations and flow equalization):
No. of
Plan
Calculations
Treatment Unit
Units
Type
Size per Unit
7Sheetpecification
RefeReference
Provided?
(Yes or No)
Manual Bar Screen
MGD at peak hourly flow
Mechanical Bar
MGD at peak hourly flow
Screen'
Grit Removal
MGD at peak hourly flow
Flow Equalization
--
gallons
Primary Clarifier
Circular
ft diameter; ft side
water depth
square feet; ft side
Primary Clarifier
Rectangular
water depth
Other
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SECONDARY TREATMENT (BIOLOGICAL REACTORS AND CLARIFIERS) (i.e., biological and chemical processes to remove
organics and nutrients)
No. of
Plan Sheet
Specification
Calculations
Treatment Unit
Units
Type
Size per Unit
Reference
Reference
Provided?
(Yes or No)
Aerobic Zones/
gallons
Tanks
Anoxic Zones/
gallons
Tanks
Anaerobic
gallons
Zones/Tanks
Sequencing Batch
--
gallons
Reactor (SBR)
Membrane
--
gallons
Bioreactor (MBR)
ft diameter; ft
Secondary Clarifier
Circular
side water depth
square feet; ft
Secondary Clarifier
Rectangular
side water depth
Other
TERTIARY TREATMENT
Treatment Unit
No. of
Type
Size per Unit
Plan Sheet
Specification
Calculations
Provided?
Units
Reference
Reference
(Yes or No)
ft diameter; ft
Tertiary Clarifier
Circular
side water depth
square feet; ft
Tertiary Clarifier
Rectangular
side water depth
Tertiary Filter
square feet
Tertiary Membrane
square feet
Filtration
Post -Treatment
gallons
Flow Equalization
Post -Aeration
gallons
Other
4. DISINFECTION
Treatment Unit
No. of
Type
Size per Unit
Plan Sheet
Specification
Calculations
Provided?
Units
Reference
Reference
(Yes or No)
gal/day per bank at
(Parallel;
peak hourly flow;
Ultraviolet Light
in series)
number of banks;
number of lamps/bank
Chlorination
1
4 tablet
1,850 gallons of contact
tank/unit
3
N/A
No
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APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-
Dechlorination
1
4 tablet feeder
1,850 gallons of contact
3
N/A
No
tank/unit
5. RESIDUALS TREATMENT
No. of
Plan Sheet
Specification
Calculations
Treatment Unit
Units
Type
Size per Unit
Reference
Reference
Provided?
(Yes or No)
Gravity Thickening
square feet; ft side
Tank
water depth
Mechanical
Thickening/
dry lb/hour
Dewatering
Aerobic Digestion
gallons
Anaerobic
gallons
Digestion
Composting
dry lb/hour
Drying
dry lb/hour
Other
1
dechlor test
2' x 2' x 2'
3
N/A
No
tank
6. PUMP SYSTEMS (include influent, intermediate, effluent, major recycles, waste sludge, thickened waste sludge and plant
drain pumps)
Location
No. of
Pumps
purpose
Type
Capacity of
each pump
Plan Sheet
Reference
Specification
Reference
GPM
TDH
7. MIXERS
Location
No. of
Mixers
Purpose
Type
Power of
each Mixer
(HP)
plan Sheet
Reference
Specification
Reference
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8. BLOWERS
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-
Location
No. of
Blowers
Purpose
Type
Capacity of
each Blower
(CFM
Plan Sheet
Reference
Specification
Reference
9. ODOR CONTROL
Location
No. of
Units
Purpose
Type
Plan Sheet
Reference
Specification
I Reference
D. SETBACKS — COMPLETE FOR NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT STRUCTURES
1. The minimum distance for each setback parameter to the wastewater treatment/storage units per 15A NCAC 02T .0506(b)
are as follows:
Minimum Distance
Is Minimum Distance
Required from Nearest
Requirement met by the
Setback Parameter
Treatment/Storage
Design? If "No", identify
Unit
Setback Waivers in Item D.2
Below
Any habitable residence or place of assembly under separate
100 ft
® Yes
❑ No
ownership or not to be maintained as part of the project site
Any private or public water supply source
100 ft
® Yes
❑ No
Surface waters (streams — intermittent and perennial, perennial
50 ft
® Yes
❑ No
waterbodies, and wetlands)
Any well with exception of monitoring wells
100 ft
® Yes
❑ No
Any property line
Soft
® Yes
❑ No
2. Have any setback waivers been obtained per 15A NCAC 02T .0506(d)? ❑ Yes or ® No. If yes, have these waivers been
written, notarized and signed by all parties involved and recorded with the County Register of Deeds? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If
no, provide an explanation:
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APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-
SECTION 5: APPLICATION CERTIFICATION BY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Professional Engineer's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0105:
I, David Odom, attest that this application package for an Authorization to Construct
(Typed Name of Professional Engineer)
for the Woodland Mills Wastewater Treatment Plant
(Facility and Project Name)
was prepared under my direct supervisory control and to the best of my knowledge is accurate, complete and consistent
with the information supplied in the engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and all other supporting
documentation for this project. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has been
prepared. in accordance with all applicable regulations and statutes, 15 NCAC 02H. 0100, 15A NCAC 02T, North Carolina
General Statute 133-3, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, and Division of Water Resources Minimum Design
Criteria for NPDES Wastewater Treatment Facilities, and this Authorization to Construct Permit Application, except as
provided for and explained in Section 4.13.1 of this Application. I understand that the Division of Water Resources'
issuance of the Authorization to Construct Permit may be based solely upon this Certification and that the Division may
waive the technical review of the plans, specifications, calculations and other supporting documentation provided in this
application package. I further understand that the application package may be subject to a future audit by the Division.
)though certain portions of this submittal package may have been prepared, signed and sealed by other professionals .
licensed in North Carolina, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed the
materials and have determined that the materials are consistent with the project design.
I understand that in accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes
any false statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor,
which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal with written signature placed over or adjacent to the seal and dated:
s0 vv! P"\ v
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
WaterResources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT PERMIT (FORM ATC-12-
14)
SECTION 6 APPLICATION CERTIFICATION BY APPLICANT
Applicant's Certification -per 15A NCACO2T.0106(b):
I, Marche Pittman. County Manager, attest that this application package for an Authorization to Construct
(Typed Name of Signature Authority and Title)
for the Woodland Mills Wastewater,Treatment Plant
(Facility and Project Name)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that if all
required parts of this application package are not completed and that if all required supporting information and
attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. I further certify that in
accordance with 15A.NCAC 02T .0120(b). the Applicant or any affiliate has not been convicted of environmental crimes,
has not abandoned a wastewater facility without proper closure, does not have an outstanding civil penalty where all
appeals have been abandoned or exhausted, are compliant with any active compliance schedule, and does not have any
overdue annual fees.
I understand that the Division of Water Resources' issuance of the Authorization to Construct Permit may be based
solely upon acceptance of the Licensed Professional Engineer's Certification contained in Section 5, and that the Division
may waive the technical review of the plans, specifications, calculations and other supporting documentation provided
in this application package. I further understand that the application package may be subject to a future audit.
I understand that in accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6E any person who knowingly makes
any false statement, representati r certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor,
which may in�clude�a fine not to a ed $10,000, as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per 'olati n.
Signature'
Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES/NPDES
By U.S. Postal Service By Courier/Special Delivery:
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 N. SALISBURY STREET, 9TH FLOOR
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
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Certified Mail # 7016 1370 000165718041
Return Receipt Requested
May 23, 2017
D. Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOV-2017-PC-0208 Response
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Mr. Pittman:
The Asheville Regional Office (ARO) has received and reviewed your response to the subject Notice of Violation
(NOV) dated April 21, 2017. The NOV was issued because of the compliance inspection conducted on March 21,
2017. The following violation was noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Flow Measurement - Effluent The meter was not calibrated in 2016.
A copy of the flow meter calibration conducted by Laboratory Instrument Service on April 21, 2017, was submitted
in the response. The calibration sheet indicated that the wastewater treatment plant did not have flow on the day
of calibration.' Please re -calibrate the effluent flow meter at a time when the facility has measurable flow and
re -submit the documentation to the ARO. -
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

1.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via e-mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Beverly Price
Environmental Senior Specialist
Cc: ' Juanita James, James & James Environmental Management, Inc.
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Price, Bev
From: Primary James james <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 3:30 PM
To: Davidson, Landon
Cc: Ange' High; Mickey Edwards; [e-mail]; Juanita James; Price, Bev
Subject: NOV-2017-PC-0208
Attachments: Trish_05222017.pdf
Please find attached a letter in response to the above referenced NOV on Woodland Mills
(NC0004464), along with a receipt from Mike's Septic Tank Service and a Report of Flow
Meter Calibration from Laboratory Instrument Service.
If you should have further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thanks,
Trish Bryan
Administrative Assistant
James & James Environmental Management., Inc.
[e-mail]
828.697.0063
828.697.0065 - Fax

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Certified Mail # 7015 1520 0003 5463 4477
Return Receipt Requested
April 21, 2017
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-LV-0260
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the November 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value - Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 11/14/2016 45 45.7 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 11/29/2016 45 51.4 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
`j 828-296-4500

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P:G., Regional pervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Certified Mail # 70151520 0003 5463 4378
Return Receipt Requested
April 21, 2017
D. Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus; NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number:. NOV-2017-PC-0208 . .
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Mr. Pittman:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Woodland Mills WWTP. on March
21, 2017. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating'in -compliance with the.conditions
and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004464. A summary -of the -findings and comments noted
during the inspection are provided in the'enclosed copy of the inspection- report.
The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville.
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Flow Measurement - Effluent The meter was not calibrated in 2016.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
In addition, the issues below must also be addressed:
Compliance Issue(s):
1. Per discussions during the inspection, Mike's Septic is contracted to pump and haul solids from
the pump station and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Please submit documentation For
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

JAMES & JAMES ENV. MGT., INC.
3801 ,A,SHFIV'ILLF3 HWY
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791
FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET
TO: FROM
TRISH BRYAN
COIOMANY- AATE+-
ASHEVIILE REGIONAL OFFICE 3-28-17
FAX NUMBER- TOTAL NO, OF PAGES, INCLUDING COVER;
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PHONE NUMBER PHONE NUMU,
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FAX NUDADER
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Certified Mail # 7014 0510 0000 4466 4231
Return Receipt Requested
November 4, 2016
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-MV-0119
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the June 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Monitoring
Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual (50060) 6/18/2016 2 X week Frequency Violation
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc:''1NQS Asheville-Regionsl-E)fFce:�:Erffarcement Eite=:::�
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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Return Receipt Requested
October 20, 2016
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-MV-0119
Permit No. NC000,4464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the June 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Monitoring
Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual (50060) 6/18/2016 2 X week Frequency Violation
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
State of North' ;arolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
20S,) U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
(Cc=: WQS,Asheville-RegiUnal--Offce:t Enforcement File_
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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Return Receipt Requested
November 11 2016
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0600
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the July 2016 Discharge'Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the.violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 7/31/2016 30 32.02 Monthly Average Exceeded
Concentration (C0530)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division- of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
It was also noted that the Compliance reference on the back of the eDMR was marked `Compliant" when in fact
it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the violation.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations- Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
-i:-Gc: WQS_AsheviII—e-Regiona1-Office=Enforcement-File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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Return Receipt Requested
July 22, 2016
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-MV-0096
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the April 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Monitoring
Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 4/12/2016 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send amended DMRs within 10 business days of receipt of
this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality 1 Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., �RegiionaSupervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: -WQS' Ash. eviller_Regiona'l=Office=- Enforcement.File= 77
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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Certified Mail # 7012 1010 0002 1965 6362
Return Receipt Requested
June 22, 2016
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0363
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the February 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 2/3/2016 35 38.1 Daily Maximum Exceeded
N) - Concentration (C0610)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
It was also noted that the Compliance Page on the eDMR was marked "Compliant."
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: he-ville-Regional=0ffi-ce:E:�Enfor-cement Fi e—
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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Certified Mail # 7014 0510 0000 4466 8024
Return Receipt Requested
April 18, 2016
D Marche Pittman
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-MV-0050
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
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A review of the October 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent BOD,'5=Day (20 Deg. C) - 10/10/2015 Weekly Frequency Violation
Concentration (C0310)
Since this "Discharge Monitoring Report" was processed as an eDMR, it is suggested that the ORC/ Certifier/
Submitter please take note of the "VALIDATION' WARNINGS" appearing during completion of the eDMR which
should alert you to any omissions of permit required parameters or limit violations for the eDMR month. Please refer
to the eDMR Faci/ity Reporting Guide"
If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, -please send amended DMRs within 10 business days of receipt of
this letter to Raleigh and also a copy to this office.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
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If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely, k
—G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: WQS-Asheville-Regional-Office - Enforcement7File—
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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January 8, 2016
D Marche Pittman
Woodland Mills
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-LV-0013
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the My 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
'Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 7/2/2015 45 82.5 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Concentration (C0310)
There was a separate violation for TSS with a result of <83.33 mg/L on 07/02/15 which does not demonstrate
compliance with your NPDES permit.
Email correspondence between Jason Smith of the Water,Sciences/ Laboratory Certification Branch and Davis
James/ Lab Supervisor of James & James Environmental indicates clarification that these issues for high "less than"
results are being resolved.
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
1 828-296-4500

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional Office
at828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc,e--WQS-ft-i�evNlbe--Reg:ioraal.fice.c Enf�,rcement�File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
James & James Environmental/ ORC
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
CERTIFIED MAIL 7014 0510 0000 4466 2336
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. D. Marche Pittman
Polk County
P.O. Box 308
Columbus, North Carolina 28722-0308
Dear Mr. Pittman:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
July 9, 2015
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2015-PC-0174
Compliance Evaluation Sampling Inspection
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
On June 3, 2015, staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality Regional Operations Section,
inspected the subject wastewater system. The assistance of Juanita James was appreciated during the inspection.
The following items specify the permit conditions that were in violation during the time of the inspection.
Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements:
Section A. (L) states in part, "During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the permittee is authorized to discharge treated domestic wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics: pH Limits: 6.0-9.0 Standard Units
During the inspection, a violation of this condition was noted as follows:
Effluent pH measured at 5.91 Standard Units
Water Quality Regional Operations — Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://poaal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
� j An Equal Opportunity! Affirmative Action Employer
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Mr. Pittman
Permit# NC0004464
NOV-2015-PC-0174
Page 2
July 9, 2015
PROPER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Section C.2. states, "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.
During the inspection, a violation of this condition was noted as follows:
The discharge pipe was not located. The discharge pipe was not located following the spill on May 15, 2015
although a dye test was conducted by the maintenance crew from James & James Environmental Management.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office
within thirty (30) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions
taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. Please also clam the effluent sample collection point as staff was
unable to collect samples at the collection point indicated by Ms. James.
Please refer to the inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you should have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact Beverly Price at 828-296-4500 or bev.price(iDncdenngov.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
cc: Juanita James, James & James Environmental Management w/attachment
MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement
NPDES Enforcement Unit
AR0 Files
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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 IN I 2 IG I 3 I NC0004464 I11 12 15/06/03 17 18 i S I 19 I! I 20L I
21I-111 I I I I I I II 11 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II 1 1 1 .1 1 r6
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -- Reserved--
67
701J 71 I I 72 I N I 73I I 174 75I III I I I I80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:30PM 15/06/03
14/08/01
Woodland Mills WWTP
4021 NC Hwy 108
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Mill Spring NC 28756
03:00PM 15/06/03
18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Juanita Reed JamesHB28-697-0063 /
Juanita Reed James//828-697-0063 /8286970065
Juanita Reed James/ORC/828-697-0063/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
D Marche Pittman,PO Box 308 Columbus NC 287220308//828-894-3301/8288942263 Cdntacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Beverly Price Division of Water Quality//828-296-4500i
plv ob -"
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Signature of Man ant Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page#

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
31 NC0004464 I11 12 15/06/03 17 18 ISI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The permit was renewed and became effective August 1, 2014.
Special Condition A.(2.): Electronic Reporting of Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMR) is required by
May 1, 2015. The May DMR was submitted as required.
Influent pump station contains 2 grinders. Solids are pumped from the pump station by Mik&s Septic.
The operation/maintenance logs appreared to be complete.
The flow meter (ISCO 3010 Ultrasonic) was calibrated on 10/24/14 by John Lassiter of Laboratoy
Instrument Services.
Samples were taken during the inspection; all samples were grabs. The results are as follows:
pH = 5.91 at 21.3 degrees c (Permit limit is 6-9 Standard Units) - see comments under Operation &
Maintenance section.
TRC = no reading - see comments under Disinfection section.
BOD = 11 mg/I
Fecal Coliform = 95 CFU/100ml
TSS = 35 mg/I
Ammonia Nitrogen = 4.4 mg/I
This inspection was prompted by a complaint received by the Asheville Regional Office on 5/15/15. A
spill occurred at the manhole between the WWTP and the discharge point. There was a blockage in
the discharge line and approximately 100 gallons of wastewater was discharged to the ground. Mike's
Septic pumped solidstwastewater from the manhole and the blockage (metal cup/bowl) was removed.
A crew from James & James did a dye test to determine the location, of the discharge point but the
discharge pipe was not located. The discharge pipe was still not located by the time of the inspection
on June 3rd.
Non-compliance issues:
Operation/Maintenance - discharge pipe has not been located.
Effluent limits - pH=5.91
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Permit: NC0004464 Owner -Facility: Woodland Mills WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/03/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
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 N ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Settleable Solids, PH, DO.
Soda ash has been added to the aeration basin in the past because of low pH readings
according to the backup ORC. Juanita James.
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: eDMR required by May 1, 2015.
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0004464 owner -Facility: woodland Mills WWfP
Inspection Date: 06/03/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Log Book D.O .= 2.5mg/I
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
0
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
E
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
0
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
0
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Is scum removal adequate?
0
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
0
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
E
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/< of the sidewall depth)
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Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
0
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Number of tubes in use?
1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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0
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
0
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
0
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Comment: The TRC could not be determined due to the location of the sample collected. A grab
sample was collected at the pipe where the dechlorination tablets are housed, therefore the
sample was not dechlorinated. The reading on the HACH DR 2400 was 'over range".
According to Ms. James, the sample collection conditions were not typical on the day of the
inspection: flows were low. Also, the samples are normally collected after dechlorination.
We could not physically obtain a sample from the normal post-dechlorination collection
point.
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ? Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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Permit: NC0004464 Owner - Facility: woodland Mills WWIrP
Inspection Date: 06/03/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ E ❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ N ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? E ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: We could not find the outfall pipe.
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atory.Section 9?--
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County:
POLK
\NATF�9
ample ID:
AC19752
River Basin
BRD
OF
P�
PO Number #
15W3344
Report To
ARO
r
Date Received:
06/05/2015
t
Time Received:
08:30
Collector:
B PRICE
Labworks LoginlD
TASCENZO1
Region:
ARO
Final Report Date:
6/16/15
Sample Matrix:
WASTEWATER
Final Report
Report Print Date:
07/07/2015
Loc. Type:
Effluent
Emergency Yes/No
VisitlD
COC Yes/No
Loc. Descr.: WOODLAND MILLS WWTP
Location ID:
1 P75NC0004464
Collect Date: 06/03/2015
Collect Time: 14:50
Sample Depth
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated.
Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
CAS # Analyte Name
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab
Result/ Method Analysis Validated by
PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date
2.2 °C
6/5/15 MSWIFT
NUT
NH3 as N in liquid 0.02 4.4 mg/L as N EPA 350.1 REV 2 6/5/15 CGREEN
Laboratory Section>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
For a detailed description of the qualifier codes refer to http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/staffinfo/­techassist#Data Qualifier Codes <http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/staffinfo/­techassist>
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(DWO Laboratory .Section h-oi�lts
County: POLK �F WATF9 ample ID: AC19784
River Basin PO Number # ARO
Report To ARO r Date Received: 06/03/2015
Time Received: 16:35
Collector: B PRICE
Region: ARO Labworks LoginlD KJIMISON2
Final Report Date: 7/6/15
Sample Matrix: WASTEWATER Report Print Date: 07/07/2015
Loc. Type: Effluent Final Report
Emergency Yes/No VisitlD
COC Yes/No
Loc. Descr.: WOODLAND MILLS WWTP
Location ID: 1 P75NC0004464 Collect Date: 06/03/2015 Collect Time: 14:50 Sample Depth
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
CAS # Analyte Name
Others
Sample temperature at receipt by lab
Result/
PQL Qualifier Units
4.5 °C
Method Analysis Validated by
Reference Date
6/3/15 RBYRD
BOD, 5-Day in liquid
2.0
11
mg/L
APHA5210B
6/4/15
ESTAFFORD1
Coliform, MF Fecal in liquid
1
95
CFU/100ml
APHA9222D-20th
6/3/15
ESTAFFORD1
Residue —Suspended in liquid
6.2
35
mg/L
APHA2540D-20th
6/10/15
ESTAFFORDI
Laboratory Section>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
For a detailed description of the qualifier codes refer to http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/­viq/lab/staffinfo/techassist#Data Qualifier Codes <htto://portal.ncdenr.org/vieb(wg/lablstaffinfo/techassist>
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NI19WO L.aboratory,Yer_tion
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County:
POLK
a WAj
ample ID:
AC19784
River Basin
Off.
PO Number #
ARO
Report To
ARO
r;,
Date Received:
06/03/2015
Collector:
B PRICE
Time Received:
16:35
Region:
ARO
Labworks LoginlD
KJIMISON2
Sample Matrix:
WASTEWATER
Final Report Date:
7/6/15
Loc. Type:
Effluent
Final Report
Report Print Date:
07/07/2015
Emergency Yes/No
VisitlD
COC Yes/No
Loc. Descr.: WOODLAND MILLS WWTP
Location ID: 1P75NC0004464 Collect Date: 06/03/2015 Collect Time: 14:50 Sample Depth
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes,
CAS # Analyte Name
Others
PQL Result/ Units Method Analysis Validated by
Qualifier Reference Date
Sample temperature at receipt by lab
4.5
°C
6/3/15
RBYRD
BOD, 5-Day in liquid 2.0
11
mg/L APHA5210B
6/4/15
ESTAFFORD1
Collform, MF Fecal in liquid 1
95 t/
CFU/100ml APHA9222D-20th
6/3/15
ESTAFFORD1
Residue_Suspended in liquid 6.2
35
mg/L APHA2540D-20th
6/10/15
ESTAFFORD1
cocA-L o4
0 6A t e,
A (.3 °G
-[ -L� C®
Laboratory Section>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
For a detailed description of the qualifier codes refer to http://portal.ncdenr.orp,/•rieb/wg/lab/staffinfo/techassist#Data Qualifier codes <httu:/Ioortal.ncdenr.ora/web/wo/lab/staffinfo/techassist>
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W DI VW Laboratory .Section R---,.Its
County:
POLK
NNArF9
ample ID:
AC19762
River Basin
BRID
C�
QG
PO Number #
15W3344
Report To
ARO
Uy
Date Received:
06/05/2015
Collector:
B PRICE
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=1
Time Received:
08:30
Labworks LoginlD
TASCENZO1
Region:
ARO
Sample Matrix:
WASTEWATER
Final Report Date:
6/16/15
Loc. Type:
Effluent
Final Report
Report Print Date:
07/07/2015
Emergency Yes/No
VisitlD
COC Yes/No
Loc. Descr.: WOODLAND MILLS WWTP
,
Location ID:
1 P76NC0004464
Collect Date: 06/03/2015
Collect Time: 14:50
Sample Depth
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated.
Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
CAS # AnalVte Name PQL Result/ Units Method Analysis Validated by
Qualifier Reference Date
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 2.2 oc 6/5/15 MSWIFT
NUT
NH3 as N in liquid 0.02 4.4 mg/L as N EPA 350.1 REV 2 6/5/15 CGREEN
Laboratory Section>> 1623 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
For a detailed descfiption of the qualifier codes refer to http'//portal.ncdenr or /web/wffi a/lab/stanfo/techassist#Data qualifier Codes <http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wa/lab/staffinfo/techassist>
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North Carolina Department of Environment ana natural Resources
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Did: the $pillftoass reach -the Surface Waters?
If Yes, please list the following:
Vol6me Reaching Surface. Waters: Sufface Water -Name:
is
Did the Spillfflypass� result in a 'Flsh Kill? Yes No
Was WWT.Pcom'pliant with permit requirements? ,--*"Yes No
�W6re,�,!gotnpiestaken,:'du(ingevent? ,'Yes o
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-Cause or Reason f(jrthe- UDset/SoilYBvpas§:
Describe th&Repair6 Made. or Actions Taken:
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Additional Cornrrients Abou€`the Event:
4-Hour Repoit M e To: Division :of Water Resources ✓ Emergency. Manag '- ent,____,_
Contact, Name:
Date: t Time 1 3
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Other Agehcies -Not fied Mealth Dept, etc):
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Person Reporting. Event. _ _, Phone Number:�'-''�
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IfYes, What Additional Info oration is (Needed:
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SpilVBypass Reportirig,-Form •(Augusti2014)
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NCDENR L L- j
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. D. Marche Pittman
Polk County
P.O. Box 308
Columbus, North Carolina 28722-0308
Dear Mr. Pittman:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
January 29, 2015
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2016-LV-0037
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
A review of Woodland Mills WWTP's monitoring report for August 2014 showed the following
violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Solids, Total Suspended -
Concentration
08/26/2014
45.000 mg/I
53.100 mg/I
Daily Maximum
Exceeded
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in
fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Resources may
pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
c �Y-UVQ=Ashevi lle.�Fi les -�.,
MSC 1617-Central FI Files -Basement
James & James Environmental/ ORC
G:\WR\WQ\Polk\Wastewater\MinorslWoodland Mills 04464\N0V-2015-LV-0037.dcc
Water Quality Regional Operations — Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet: hdp:Aportal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer

NPDES Permit Renewal
Regional Office Comments
Perm# numEier:: NC0004464 Region 1 Asheville Date February 26, 2014
Paot li �name�� Woodland Mills y
Staffr Linda Wig
gs
Counijr : Polk
Reviewer:; Maureen Kinney RO Supervisor;:', Chuck Cranford
Requested ; XX Issue permit according to Draft
gi4ction' ❑ Make changes as noted below
ARO recommends issuance of this permit. No changes suggested.
SASWP\2-Temp1ates&Forms\Permit Review\NPDESPermitReview ROComments.Feb2012.doex

July, 2013 -
Client: Polk County / Woodland Mills
NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NC0004464
Due to the recent change in the DMR format, there is no longer a' ection provided to include the Percent
Removalinformation as required by your permit. It is required to'be submitted on a form attached with the
DMR for the month_being-submitted.
Therefore:
Below is the percent removal for, the above stated month for your system:
BOD — 5 DAY:
'98.76%
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS
94.42%
This percent removal is in compliance with your permit.
Please fmd enclosed a copy of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for last month. This report and
one copy have been sent to the State on your behalf. Please place this report in your file for future
reference.
SEEP o 4-M13 .
We are pleased to notify you that your facility operated within your National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit. There should be no Notice of Violation, letters, or fines associated
with this report.
Thank you for choosing James & James as your service company.
Thank you,
--A"_fI
c IVV ✓ +tea !�
Harry &Juanita ames ° 44
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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
February 8, 2013
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
P.O. Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0004464
Polk County
Dear Mr. D. Mark Pittman
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on February 01, 2013. This
permit renewal has been assigned Charles Weaver (919-807-6391) who will contact you if any
additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Due to current backlog, you
should continue to operate under terms of your current permit, until a new permit is issued. If
you have any questions, please contact the assigned permit writer.
Sincerely,
Jeff oupart
Point'Source Branch
Cc: Central Files
Ashville Regional Office
NPDES Unit
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Phone: [phone] Internet: wvvw.ncdenr.gov
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D. Marche Pittman
Interim County Manager
Beth Fehrmann
Clerk to the Board
Assistant to County Manager
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January 28, 2013
GOVERNMENT
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources i
Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Regarding NPDES Permit NC0004464 Woodland Mills WWTP Polk County
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to request the renewal of the permit for the waste water treatment facility of
Woodland Mills, NPDES number NC0004464. There have been no changes affecting this
facility.
Sincerely,
D. Marche Pittman
Polk County Manager
Michael V. Gage
Chair
Ted B. Owens
Vice -Chair
Ray D. Gasperson
Commissioner
Keith Holbert
Commissioner
Tom E. Pack
Commissioner
Polk County Government o P.O. Box 308 a Columbus, NC 28722 ® 828-894-3301 - FAX [phone]

D. Marche Pittman
Interim County Manager
Beth Fehrmann
Clerk to the Board
Assistant to County Manager
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January 28, 2013
GOVERNMENT
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Regarding NPDES Permit NC0004464 Woodland Mills WWTP Polk County
To Whom It May Concern:
Sludge from the Woodland Mills facility is pumped by Mike's Septic Tank Service and is
permitted to be dumped at Brevard Waste Treatment System and MSD.
Sincerely,
D. Marche Pittman
Polk County Manager
Michael V. Gage
Chair
Ted B. Owens
Vice -Chair
Ray D. Gasperson
Commissioner
Keith Holbert
Commissioner
Tom E. Pack
Commissioner
Polk County Government - P.O. Box 308 o Columbus, NC 28722 - 828-894-3301 © FAX [phone]

,.PDES APPLICATION - FORM,..,
For ,privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit INCOO Q q q
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
city
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
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2. Location of facility producing discharge:
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Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
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3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator,in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name r, 0 r .,.. a 4--
Mailing Address
city
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
P ® Box �30 9
Columbus
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately-oiwned treatment systems -treating 100% domestic wastewaters.<1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial
El
Number of Employees - -
Commercial
Number. of Employees
Residential
❑
Number of Homes
School
X
Number of Students/Staff `jy70
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Number of persons served: k 6 q
5. Type of collection system
Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
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6. ,OutfallInformation:
Number of separate discharge points 0 n e-
Outfall Identification number(s) 00 1
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ANo
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants: Provide a map showing the exact location of each
outfall):
8. Frequency of Discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
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JPDES APPLICATION - FORM y
For privately -owned treatment systems treating:100%o domestic. wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow
g b , [S (.SMGD :
Annual. Average .daily flow 0. ('�"MGD (for the previous 3: years)
Maximum daily
flow O o ®® MGD (for ,the previous.. 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes N No
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS: Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab
samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported,
report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the'highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over.
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Monthly, `
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODs)
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Fecal Coliform
13.0.
6.6
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Total Suspended Solids
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Temperature .(Summer)
2- F7,
Temperature : (Winter)
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13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES ®( i Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Other
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Permit 'Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed name of
Signature of Applicant
Signing
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months,;or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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Governor
Mr. Michael Talbert
Polk County
P.O. Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722-0308
Dear Permittee:
Resources
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
January 17, 2013
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
John E. Skvarla III
Secretary
Your NPDES permit expires on July 31, 2013. 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 February 1, 2013.
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 July 31, 2013, 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,
�4k �.
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Charles H. Weaver, Fr.
NPDES Unit JAN 5
cc: Central Files
r,kshe'ville_R7egional-Office,—Surface Water Protection__'
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / [e-mail]
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DES PERMIT NC0004464
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POLK COUNT'
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.1 Lb 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:
1
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:
Ms. Lisa Palmer
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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DAMES & DAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC
,.V PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
(828) 697-000 OFFICE
[phone] FAX
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT - 2011
Polk County Government Mr. Ryan Whitson Permit Number: NC0004464
Woodland Mills; Polk Middle School
System Description
An extended aeration basin with gravity flow and lift station flow influent into a 15,000 gallon
treatment facility, grease trap at the school, clarifier, sludge holding tank, tablet feed chlorinator, chlorine
contact chamber, tablet feed de -chlorinator, and effluent gravity line.
Performance
This system ran exceptionally well this year. There were no violations this year.
Violations and corrective actions taken
None
This report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification of the availability of this report
to each of their users. A certified statement will be sent to the State when this notice has been issued.
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and
that those users have been notified of its availability. I also certify that this report has been given to the
owner of this facility with explicit directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the
location with which a copy can be viewed or received. James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc cannot
certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose a letter of certification to be mailed to the State
of North Carolina on behalf of this entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the
conclusion of this requirement.
Thank you,
Juanita James
James & James Environmental Management, Inc.
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PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT - 2011
Polk County Government Mr. Ryan Whitson
Woodland Mills; Polk Middle School
Permit Number: NC0004464
A copy of the Performance Annual Report has already been filed with the
State of North Carolina Division of Water Quality in triplicate by James &
James Environmental Management, Inc. and should be in your possession at
this time. On that report, the certification was stated that I, the responsible
party of this facility, has received a copy of this report and was directed to
give the users knowledge of this report and access to it.
Therefore:
I certify under penalty of law that this report prepared by James & James
Environmental Management, Inc. is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the
users or customers of this documented system and that those users have been
notified of its availability.
Thank you,
Mr. Ryan Whitson
Polk County Government
Woodland Mills; Polk Middle School

PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT - 2010
Polk County Government Mr. Ryan Whitson
Woodland Mills Polk Middle School
Permit Number: NC0004464
A copy of the Performance Annual Report has already been filed with the
State of North Carolina Division of Water Quality in triplicate by James &
James Environmental Management, Inc. and should be in your possession at
this time. On that report, the certification was stated that I, the responsible
party of this facility, has received a copy of this report and was directed to
give the users knowledge of this report and access to it.
Therefore:
I certify under penalty of law that this report prepared by James & James
Environmental Management, Inc. is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the
users or customers of this documented system and that those users have been
notified of its availability.
Thank you,
4^
Mr. Ryan Whitson
Polk County Government
Woodland Mills; Polk Middle School
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MAR 10 2011

JAMES : JAMES ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENT,
PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
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PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT — 2010
Polk County Government Mr. Ryan Whitson Permit Number: NC0004464
Woodland Mills; Polk Middle School
System Description
An extended aeration basin with gravity flow and lift station flow influent into a 15,000 gallon
treatment facility, grease trap at the school, clarifier, sludge holding tank, tablet feed chlorinator, chlorine
contact chamber, tablet feed de -chlorinator, and effluent gravity line.
Performance
This system ran exceptionally well this year. There were several times that the pumps in the lift
station were pulled and unstopped. A basket is at the influent line of the station to catch the majority of the
trash. There were no violations this year.
Violations and corrective actions taken
None
This report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification of the availability of this report
to each of their users. A certified statement will be sent to the State when this notice has been issued.
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and
that those users have been notified of its availability. I also certify that this report has been given to the
owner of this facility with explicit directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the
location with which a copy can be viewed or received. James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc cannot
certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose a letter of certification to be mailed to the State
of North Carolina on behalf of this entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the
conclusion of this requirement. _ qa 7 ,
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PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT - 2010
Polk County Government Mr. Ryan Whitson
Woodland Mills; Polk Middle School
Permit Number: NC0004464
A copy of the Performance Annual Report has already been filed with the
State of North Carolina Division of Water Quality in triplicate by James &
James Environmental Management, Inc. and should be in your possession at
this time. On that report, the certification was stated that I, the responsible
party of this facility, has received a copy of this report and was directed to
give the users knowledge of this report and access to it.
Therefore:
I certify under penalty of law that this report prepared by James & James
Environmental Management, Inc. is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the
users or customers of this documented system and that those users have been
notified of its availability.
Thank you,
Mr. Ryan Whitson
Polk County Government
Woodland Mills; Polk Middle School

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COD Low 335 mgfI,
Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /10oml
Coliform-. MY Total 31504 /100ml
Coliform: tube Fecal 31615 /100m1
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100011
Residue: Total 500 mg/L
Volatile 505 mg/L
Fixed 510 mg/L
Residue: Suspended 530 mg/L
Volatile 535 mg2
Fizzed 540 mg/L
pH 403 units
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/L
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/L
Alkalinity to pH 83 415 mgtL
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/L
TOC 680 mg/L
Turbidity 76 NTU
Coliform Total Tube /100 ml
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DN OF WATER QUALITY
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Chloride 940 mg/L
Chlorophyll a EPA 445.0 modified option ug/L
Color: True 80 au.
Color. (pH) 83 pH. cu.
Color•. pH 7.6 82 e.u.
Cyanide 720 mg2
Fluoride 951 mg/L
Formaldehyde 71880 mg2
Grease and Oils 556 mg/L
Hardness TotaI900 mg2
Specific Cund. 95 umbes/em
MBAS 38260 mg2
Phenols 32730 ug/L
Sulfate 945 mg2
Sulfide 745 mg/L
Boron
Tannin & Lignin ug/L
Hexavalent Chromium ug/L
Bicarbonate m92
Carbonate mg/L
Total Dissolved Solids m92
NH3 as N 610 mg2
TKN an N 625 mg2
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg2
P: Total as P 665 mg/L
PO4 as P 70507 mg2
P: Dissolved as P 666 m92
K-Potassium mg2
Cd- Cadmium 1027 ug/L
Cr-Chromium:Tota11034 ug(L
Cu- Copper 1042 ug/L
Nl-Nickel 1067 ug/L
Pb- Lead 1051 ag/L
Zn- Zinc 1092 ug(L
V-Vanadium ng/L
Ag- SBver 1077 ug/L
Al- Aluminum 1105 ug2
Be- Beryllium 1012 ug/L
Ca- Calcium 916 mg2
Co- Cobalt 1037 ug2
Fe- Iron 1045 ug/L
Mo-Molybdenum ug2
Sb-Antimony ug/L
Sa-Tin u
TI-Thallium ug/L
Ti-Titanium ug/L
Hg-1631 ng/L
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Li -Lithium 1132 ug/L
Mg -Magnesium 927 mg/L
Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/L
Na. Sodium 929 mg2
Arseak:Total1002. ug/L
Se- Selenium 1147 ug/L
Hg- Mercury 71900 ug/L
Ba-Barium ug/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophosphoros Pesticides
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
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Base/Neutral&Acid Extract. Organics
TPH Diesel Range
Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle req'd)
TPH Gasoline Range
TPH/BTEX Gasoline Range
Phytoplankton
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
June 8, 2010
Mr. Ryan Whitson
Polk County Manager
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722
SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection
Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit No: NC0004464
Polk County
Dear Mr. Whitson:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection conducted on May 25,
2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0004464.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.newaterguality.org
NorthCarolina .
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Approved.
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Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector . Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 11 N00004464 111 121 10/05/25 117 181 SI 191 SI 20III
Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ------------ --Reserved----------------
67I 1. o 169 70131 711 I 721 NJ 73 W 74 751 I I I I I Li
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)
Woodland Mills WWTP
11:15 AM 10/05/25
08/09/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
NC Hwy 108
Mill Spring NC 28756
11.50 AM 10/05/25
13/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Danielle Ann Hunter/ORC/828-697-0063/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiallTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Michael Talbert,PO Box 308 Columbus NC 28722//828-894-3301/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NC0004464 I11 12I 10/05/25 117 18IS1
(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
FACILITY DESCRIPTION:
Polk County Government purchased the WWTP from Woodland Mills Corporation on June 3, 2004.
The WWTP serves Polk County School Systems, a sports complex and Polk County Water Department's
maintenance facilities. There are future plans to build a nursing facility nearby and tie into
the WWTP.
The Woodland Mills WWTP is classified as a class II facility and rated as a 0.015 MGD extended
aeration package plant with: bar screen; comminutor; aeration basin with dual blowers providing
diffused air; clarifier with sludge return; Isco Ultrasonic 3010 flow meter; tablet chlorinator;
chlorine contact chamber; and tablet dechlorinator.
PERMIT / INSPECTION / LOG:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on
6-16-2008 by Jim Reid.
The permit expires on 7-31-2013. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration.
A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
The daily operator log was present on -site and had good notation of daily events, process
control and field testing data. A copy of the permit was also on -site.
TREATMENT UNITS / PROCESS CONTROL TESTING DATA:
The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows:
Temperature = 20.3 degrees Celsius
pH = 6.9 units
Dissolved Oxygen = 2.87 mg/I
Settleable Solids = 900 ml/I = 90% -- The MLSS are purposely allowed to accumulate so
that an adequate population of bugs are present during the summer, after school closes,
when there is no longer substantial flow / food to the WWTP.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0004464
Inspection Date: 05/25/2010
EFFLUENT:
Owner - Facility: Woodland Mills WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
The effluent field testing data was as follows:
Dissolved Oxygen = 2.08 mg/I
pH = 6.9 units
Temperature = 20.3 degrees Celsius
Chlorine = <15 ug/I
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
The Isco Ultrasonic 3010 flow meter was last calibrated on 6-25-2009.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY:
Ms. Juanita James, ORC contractor, assisted in the inspection. The facility appears to be
operated and maintained very well.
The effluent was clear and appeared to be in compliance with permit limits.
Samples were taken during the inspection. The results were as follows:
BOD = 24 mg/I
TSS = 8.5 mg/I
Fecal coliform = 220 colonies/100 ml
Page # 3

Permit: NC0004464 Owner - Facility: Woodland Mills WWT•P
Inspection Date: 05/25/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
n
■
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?
■
n
n
n
nnn
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
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—
—
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
n
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■
n
n
n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
n
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
n
n
n
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
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❑
❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■
n
011
Is the unit in good condition?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■
n
n
n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Cl
❑
■
❑
Are the diffusers operational?
■
❑
❑
n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
n
n
n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■
n
n
n
Page # 4

Permit: NC0004464 Owner - Facility: Woodland Mills WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/25/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
n
Cl
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
n
n
■
n
Are weirs level?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
n
n
n
Is scum removal adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
Is the drive unit operational?
n
n
■
n
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■
n
n
n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■
n
n
n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/ of the sidewall depth)
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
■
Cl
n
n
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■
n
n
n
Number of tubes in use?
1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
■
n
Cl
n
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
■
n
n
n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
00
■
Q
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
❑
D
■
El
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
❑
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■
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■
n
n
[I
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
■
n
013
Page # 5

Permit: NC0004464
Inspection Date: 05/25/2010
Owner - Facility: Woodland Mills WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Michael Talbert, County Manager
Polk County
P.O. Box 308
Columbus, North Carolina 28722
Dear Mr. Talbert:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
April 8, 2010
07, rlLE -00PY
Natural Resources
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-MV-0034
Permit No. NC0004464
Woodland Mills WWTP
Polk County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Woodland Mills WWTP's monitoring report for October 2009 showed the following violation:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
pH, units
10/03/09
Weekly
Failure to Monitor
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should
have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance. If the above parameter
was left off inadvertently please send in an amended DMR.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement
action for this and any additional violations of State law.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office
within 10 (ten) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions
taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
, M r e. ' 4�''ja
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: DWQ Ashevl le Fi es
DWQ Central Files
James & James Environmental/ ORC
S:1SWP1PolklWastewater\MinorslWoodland Mills 044641NOV-20,10-MV-0034.04-07-10.doc NofthCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
?t� Internet: www.ncwateraualiy.orq FAX [phone]

JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC
PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
[phone] OFFICE
[phone] FAX
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT - 2009
Polk County Government Mr. Karim Shihata Permit Number: NC0004464
Woodland Mills; Polk Middle School
System Description
An extended aeration basin with gravity flow and lift station flow influent into a 15,000 gallon
treatment facility, grease trap at the school, clarifier, sludge holding tank, tablet feed chlorinator, chlorine
contact chamber, tablet feed de -chlorinator, and effluent gravity line.
Performance
This system ran exceptionally well this year. There were several times that the pumps in the lift
station were pulled and unstopped. A basket is at the influent line of the station to catch the majority of the
trash. One pump in the station was replaced.
Violations and corrective actions taken
None
This report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification of the availability of this report
to each of their users. A certified statement will be sent to the State when this notice has been issued.
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and
that those users have been notified of its availability. I also certify that this report has been given to the
owner of this facility with explicit directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the
location with which a copy can be viewed or received. James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc cannot
certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose a letter of certification to be mailed to the State
of North Carolina on behalf of this entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the
conclusion of this requirement.
( Thank you,
Juanita James
James & James Environmental Management, Inc.�-
2/28/10 Fi
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6 2010
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VdP.TER QUALITY SECTION

Cantwell, Janet
From: STEVEN H YEKICH [[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 12:29 PM
To: Cantwell, Janet
Subject: Woodland Mills WWTP - NC0004464 - Polk County
Janet,
I am perfoming an environmental assessment on the Woodlands Mills textile plant in Mill Springs and would
like to find out some information regarding their former WWTP, which was sold to Polk County in 2005. I am
interested in what is treated, what is tested, and where is it discharged.
Can you please. give me a call to discuss?
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Steven Yekich
AEI Consultants, Inc.
770-401-7831

5
MAR - 6 2009
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JCI�%IES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC
PO B_ OX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
[phone] OFFICE
[phone] FAX
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT - 2008
Polk County Government Mr. Karim Shihata Permit Number4T6i
Woodland Mills; Polk Middle School
System Description
An extended aeration basin with gravity flow and lift station flow influent into a 15,000 gallon
treatment facility, grease trap at the school, clarifier, sludge holding tank, tablet feed chlorinator, chlorine
contact chamber, tablet feed de -chlorinator, and effluent gravity line.
Performance for 2008
This system ran exceptionally well this year. Two time clocks were replaced at the facility.
Otherwise, there were no mechanical breakdowns nor violations.
Violations for 2008 and corrective actions taken
None
This report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification of the availability of this report
to each of their users. A certified statement will be sent to the State when this notice has been issued.
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and
that those users have been notified of its availability. I also certify that this report has been given to the
owner of this facility with explicit directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the
location with which a copy can be viewed or received. James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc cannot
certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose a letter of certification to be mailed to the State
of North Carolina on behalf of this entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system for the
conclusion of this requirement.
hank you,
4MAJ
qJ anita James
James & James Environmental Management, Inc.
2/20/09
MAR -- 4 2009
DENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH

PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT — 2008
Polk County Government Mr. Karim Shihata
Woodland Mills; Polk Middle School.
Permit Number: N00004464
A copy of the Performance Annual Deport has already been filed with the
State of North Carolina Division of Water Quality in triplicate by James &
James Environmental Management, Inc. and should be in your possession at
this time. On that report, the certification was stated that I, the responsible
party of this facility, has received a copy of this report and was directed to
give the users knowledge of this report and access to it.
Therefore:
I certify under penalty of law that this report prepared by James & James
Environmental Management, Inc. is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the
users or customers of this documented system and that those users have been
notified of its availability.
Thank you,
Mr. Karim Shihata
Polk County Government
Woodland Mills; Polk Middle School

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
March 16, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7003 0500 0002 6819 4221
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Woodland Mills WWTP
Kathy Johnson
4021Hwy 108 E
Mill Spring, N.C. 28756
SUBJECT: NPDES Permit Annual Fee
NPDES Permit NC0004464
Polk County
Dear Ms. Johnson:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
All permittees operating under a NPDES Permit must pay an Annual Administration . Fee. This requirement is
documented in North Carolina General Statute 143-215.31). For calendar year 2007, the annual fee amount due is
$715.00. Please submit payment as indicated below within thirty days receipt of this notice. Failure to remit payment will
require this matter be referred for collection.
Make checks payable to NC DENR; please include your NPDES permit number on the check. Send the annual fee
payment to:
Fran McPherson
Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If you have evidence that this fee has already been paid, please contact Mrs. McPherson at 9 f 9/807-6321. -
Sincerely,
Bob Guerra
Western NPDES Program
cc: - Fran McPherson
DWQ/SWP Central Files
DWQ,X$V.' gsheviillE 7-gional Office / Roger Edwards
Permit file
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
MAR 1 8 2009
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
NorthCarolina
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
Mr. Ryan D. Whitson
Manager of Polk County
Post Office Box 308
Columbus, North Carolina 28722
Dear Mr.Whitson:
June 18, 2008
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
ironment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit No: NC0004464
Polk County
Enclosed please find the report of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection
conducted on June 16, 2008 by staff of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was
found to be in compliance with permit NC0004464.
To help ensure that the state of compliance continues, please refer to the enclosed
inspection report for observations and suggestions. If there are questions or items with
which this agency could be of assistance, please contact the writer at 828-296-4651.
Sincerely,
,� 46'
Pames R Reid
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: James and James Environmental, ORC
Central Files
�Ai Carolina
tllrally
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E ry /�r/'1 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 ! 2I111 121 117 18Jr19-1 20L
CI 444 08/06/16
Remarks
211111 1111 111111111111 11111111111111111111111I II16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------ —------------ Reserved ----------------------
67 I 169 70 71 U 72 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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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)
Woodland Mills WWTP
01:00 PM 08/06/16
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
NC Hwy 108
Mill Spring NC 28756
01:30 PM 08/06/16
08/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Charles H Tucker/ORC/828-894-8201/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Michael Talbert, PO Box 308 Columbus NC 28722//828-894-3301/ ContactedNo
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Sludge Handling Disposal E Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James Reid 44rARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form A60-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I NC0004464 I11 12I 08/06/16 1
17 18I_'
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Maintenance appeared. good. Effluent was clear and colorless: Pump station was pumping at a rate in
excess of 50 gpm. Sludge blanket appeared high, but influent pumping rate may have hydraulically
overloaded secondary clarifier.
BALANCING THE SETTLEABLE SOLIDS LEVEL AND INFLUENT PUMPING RATE ARE
RECOMMENDED.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0004464
Inspection Date: 06/16/2008
Owner- Facility: Woodland Mills WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ®❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?.
■ ❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
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❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
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❑
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
❑
Name of individual performing the sampling
❑
Results of analysis and calibration
Cl
Dates of analysis
❑
Name of person performing analyses
❑
Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
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❑
Cl
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
Cl
❑
❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑
❑
E.0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
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110
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
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❑
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
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❑
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Is a copy.of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
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❑
❑
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Permit: NC0004464 Owner - Facility: Woodland Mills WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/16/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
Comment: Sludge depth in clarifier appeared to be excessively high.
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
Diffused
❑ ❑ ■ Cl
■ ❑ ❑ Cl
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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V
Permit: NC0004464 Owner - Facility: Woodland Mills WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/16/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes. No
NA NE
Type of system ?
Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
❑ ❑
■ ❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use?
1 .
Comment:
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?
■' ❑
❑ ❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
M. ❑
❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
■ ❑
❑ ❑
Comment:
Page # 5

James James Environmental Mgi., inc. System:
Polk County Government
Woodland Mills
JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
OFFICE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REP
2007
I. General Information
Facility/System Name:
POLIO COUNTY GOVERNMENT
WOODLAND MILLS
Responsible Entity: KARIM SHIHATA
Person in Charge/Contact: KARIM SHIHATA
Applicable Permit(s): NC0004464
Description of Collection System or Treatment Process:
Permit Number:
NC0004464
ECEI D
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MAR 1 7 2008
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
>� MALE REGIONAL OFFICE
A 15,000 gallon extended aeration facility with clarifier, skimmer, sludge return
chlorine disinfection, chlorine contact chamber, and dechlorination unit.
II. Performance
Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2007
This facility ran very well this year. The lift station had to have the pumps pulled
and cleaned from debris. No major repairs were done in 2007.
List (by Month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental
regulations. Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts
and corrective measures taken to address violations. Attach additional sheets if needed.
none
III. Notification:
A copy of this report has been sent to the Owner with directions to give notification
of the availability of this report to each of their users. A certified statement will be
sent to the State when this issue has been rectified.

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James James Environmental Mg,., „ic• System: Permit Number:
Polk County Government NC0004464
Woodland Mills
IV. Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the
users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified
of its availability. (please see below)
I certify that this report has been given to the Owner of this Entity with explicit
directions to make the user aware of the availability of this report and the
location with which a copy can be either viewed or received. James & James
Environmental cannot certify that the latter has been completed and will enclose
a letter of certification to be mailed to the State of North Carolina on behalf of this
Entity along with all pertinent information regarding this system, for the conclusion
of this requirement.
Juanita James/ James & James Environmental Management
Responsible Person
Title
Entity
2/20/08
Date

• James James Environmental My..; „ v System:
Polk County Government
Woodland Mills
JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758
OFFICE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
I. General Information
Facility/System Name: POLK COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Responsible Entity: KARIM SHIHATA
Person in Charge/Contact: KARIM SHIHATA
Applicable Permit(s):
NC0004464
Permit Number:
NC0004464
A copy of the PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT has already been filed
with you by James & James Environmental Management and should be in your
possession at this time. On that report, the certification was stated that I, the
owner of this Entity, has received a copy of this report and was directed to give
the users knowledge of the report and access to it.
Therefore:
I certify under penalty of law that this report prepared by James & James
Environmental Management is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users
or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of
its, availability.
Responsible Person
Title
Entity
Date

of VNA% Michael F. Easley, Governor
RQ O William G. Ross Jr., Secretary ;` G
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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Asheville Regional Office
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTIONF I
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OCTOBER 23, 2006
Mr. Michael Talbert, County Manager
Polk County
PO Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit No: NC0004464
Polk County
Dear Mr. Talbert:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on October 12, 2006 by Wanda Frazier of the Asheville Regional Office.
The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0004464.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: James & James, ORC
Central Files
h-evtll"e=Files-- ° -
�o�se NnCarolina
JVattrra!!r�
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [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 15I 31 NC000'4464' - Ill 121 06/10/12 117 18I CI 191 sI 20III
Remarks
211 11 1 1 1, 1 1 1 .I I I I I L, I I I. I I I I 'I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I6
InspectionWork Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------Reserved------------
671 1. 0 169 70131 711 I 72I N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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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)
Woodland Mills WWTP
11:30 AM 06/10/12'
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
NC Hwy 108
Mill 'Spring NC 28756
12:05 PM 06/10/12
08/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax,Number
Michael Talbert, PO Box '308 Columbus NC 28722//828-894-3301/ Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated. During Inspection (Check'only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary,of Finding/Comments,(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
�2,
Signat ego Manage�QRevi6wer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
.
0 0
01
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3I NC0004464 I11 12I 06/10/12 I17 ,$ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 11-2-05 by Janet Cantwell.
Attached is a summary review of the last 12 months of discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) for your
facility. This summary shows the monthly average permit limit (except pH which is 6.0-9.0 and fecal
coliform which is 200 colonies per 100 ml) and the monthly average calculated value reported for each
required parameter.
A review of the files indicates that the permit expires 7-31-08.
Please request a permit renewal by 2-1-08.
The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year.
The aeration basin process control data was as follows on the day of the inspection.
Dissolved Oxygen = 3.0 mg/I
Temperature = 21.4 degrees Celcius
Settleable Solids = 65%
pH = 7.1 units
The effluent data was as follows on the day of the inspection.
Dissolved Oxygen = 3.6 mg/I
Temperature = 19.8 degrees Celcius
Chlorine = 24 ug/I
pH 7.3 units
On -site during the inspection was Harry James, ORC contractor.
The log book was present on -site and had good notation of daily events.
The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits.
This facility appears to be well operated and maintained. The operator is doing a good job.
The road access through the woods to the WWTP from Woodland Mills needs maintenance (gravel) so that
the pumper truck may get to the WWTP for routine- pumping.
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Permit: NC0004464
Inspection Date: 10/12/2006
Owner- Facility: Woodland Mills WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted anew application?
n
n
■
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
■
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
n
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ F1 El
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
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PERMIT NUMBER: NC0004464
PERIOD ENDING MONTH: 8 - 2006 DMR 12 Month Calculated
FACILITY NAME: Polk County - Woodland Mills WWTP
CITY: Mill Spring COUNTY: Polk REGION: Asheville
OUTFALL: 001 EFFLUENT
00010
00310
00400
00530
00610
31616
50050
50060
deg c
mg/l
su
mg/1
mg/l
#/100ml
mgd
mg/1
Temperature,
BOD, 5-Day (20
pH
Solids, Total
Nitrogen,
Coliform, Fecal
Flow, in
Chlorine, Total
Water Deg.
Deg. C)
Suspended
Ammonia Total
MF, M-FC
conduit or thru
Residual
Centigrade
(as N)
Broth,44.5C
treatment plant
30
30
33
0.015
1 - 06
15.2
5.14
6.6 - 6.8
8.94
1.18
1.148698
0.006387
30
30
33
0.015
2-06
14.7
6.065
6.5 - 6.8
9.3
0.65
1.86121
0.006346
30
30
33
0,015
3-06
15.304348
2.8
6.2 - 6.8
9.5
0.125
1
0.006032
30
30
12
0.015
4-06
17.894737
3.625
6.3 - 6.5
16.275
1.55
1
0.0058
30
30
12
0.015
5-06
19.318182
5.32
6.3 - 6.8
19.12
0.94
11.156006
0.005923
30
30
12
0.015
6-06
21.727273
4.95
6.5 - 7
10.6
0.325
3.309751
0.006133
30
''0
12 .
0.015
7-06
22.2
0.975
6.3 - 6.9
10.975
0.1
1
0.007
30
30
12
0.015
8-06
22.652174
2.22
6.7 - 6.9
8.54
0.28
1
0.007355
30
30
12
0,015
9-05
22.15
8.8
6.6 - 7.4
6.1
31.475 Violation
15.76846
0.006225
1.180952
30
30
12
0.015
10-05
20.227273
2.3275
6.8 - 7.3
2.75
6.2
15,394188
0.006714
1.054545
30
30
33
0.015
11 - 05
17.473684
2.848
6.2 - 6.9
9.34
3.34
2.267933
0.006489
30
30
33
0.015
12-05
14.421053
3.3325
6.3 - 6.9
6.55
3.525
4.486046
1 0.006332

PERMIT NUMBER: NCO004464 PERIOD ENDING MONTH: 8 - 2006 DMR 12 Month Calculated
FACILITY NAME: Polk County - Woodland Mills WWTP
CITY: Mill Spring COUNTY: Polk REGION: Asheville
50060
ug/1
Chlorine, Total
Residual
1 - 06
2.2
2-06
1.15
3-06
0
4-06
0
5-06
0
6-06
1.05
7-06
2.3
8-06
0
AMIR
10-05
11 - 05
0
12-05
0

Michael F. Easley, Governor
lillraT G. Ross Jr Secretary
North Carolina Departmetl,ZM-Enviro men t and Natural Resources
November 17, 2005
Mr. Michael Talbert, County Manager
Polk County
Post Office Box 308
Columbus, North Carolina 28722
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit # NC0004464
Polk County
Dear Mr. Talbert:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection from'the inspection conducted on
November 2, 2005 by Don Price, Starr Silvis, and Janet Cantwell of this office. The facility was well -
maintained and appeared to be operating within permit limits at the time of the inspection.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
f
net Cartw0II
Environmental Technician
Xc: Central Files
James & James Environmental
NorthCarolina
Naturally
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper

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 I NI 2 151 31 N00004464 121
111 05/11/02 117 18I CI 19I S1 20I
211 1 1 1 1 1 Remarks
1 1 16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------------Reserved---------------------
671 169 70I 3 I 711 I 721 N I 73LI L_J 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 L 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Woodland Mills WWTP
11:30 AM 05/11/02
05/05/01
NC Hwy 108
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Mill Spring NC 28756
12:00 PM 05/11/02
08/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Michael Talbert,PO Box 308 Columbus NC 28722//828-894-3301/ Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
'Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Dat
r
r
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I NC0004464 I11 12I 05/11/02 I17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Don Price, Starr Silvis, and I met with Juanita James/ORC on site. The facility appears to be clean and
well -maintained.
Steve Nanney and Juanita James' time and assistance in conducting the inspection was appreciated.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0004464
Inspection Date: 11/02/2005
Permit
Owner- Facility: Woodland Mills WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: McGill Associates sent in the A to C (#004464801): was received in
Raleigh on October 28, 2005 (for the permit requirement for total residual chlorine
which was to begin on 11/1/05.) There is a temporary tube for dechlorination now.
Yes No NA NE
nn■n
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n■nn
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Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b. Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Yes No NA NE
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n
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n n ■ n
■ n n n
■nnn
■nnn
■nnn
■nnn
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Permit: NC0004464
Inspection Date: 11/02/2005
Owner- Facility: Woodland Mills WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondar Clarifier '
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Ext. Air
Diffused
■nnn
DD■D
■DD0
■ D D
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑DD■
Tablet
Page # 4

Permit: NC0004464
Inspection Date: 11/02/2005
Owner - Facility: Woodland Mills WWrP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Comment: TRC became effective 11/1/05 and there is a temporary tube in place at
this time. McGill Associates applied for an A to C (# 0004464801) which was received
in Raleigh on 10/28/05.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine appropriate? (Approximately ratio 1:1)
Comment:
Page # 5

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G Ross Jrp Sec14
retary'North Carolina Departmer ;nvironment alid Natural esources E
II
Alan W.LKlimek, P E. DiLc or
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
June 27, 2005
Mr. Michael Talbert, County Manager
Polk County
Post Offie Box 308
Columbus, North Carolina 28722
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Polk County
Woodland Mills WWTP
Permit No: NC0004464
Polk County
Dear Mr. Talbert:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspectionconducted on June 24, 2005. Larry Frost of the Asheville Regional Office
conducted the Compliance, Inspection. The facility was found to be in Compliance with
permit 'NC0004464.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call Mr. Frost at (828) 296-
4658.
Sincerely,
11-00
L 'Frost
nvironmental Chemist
Enclosure
cc: James and James
Central Files
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
NorthCarolina
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4
-- �uvuunrnentai rrotection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Com liance Ins ection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
1 Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
U 2 Isl L_J 31 NC00044'64 1 11 121 0,5/ 06/24 1 17 18 191, 1 20
U
Remarks
211 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I III 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I66
Inspection Work Days Facility SeI&IVIonitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------------- Reserved---------------------
------------
671 169 70 U 71 U 72 U 73 W 74 751 I I I I I Li 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
?Ioodland Mills IIWTa 10:30 AM 05/06/24 04/05/01
NC Hwy 1.08 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Mill Spring NC'28756
11:00 AM 05/06/2" 08/07,/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
tf,illiam Lamar P?ontjo< <r Contacted
�, FJ2i Hwy 103 E mill Spri:tg NC.
28156/ORC./828-894-8201/8288945291 Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Flow Measurement ■ Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
€ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Larr,y Frost ARO WQ//828-296- 500 Ezt.4658/
Signature anagement Q eviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont. 1
3 I r.000044 64 111 12 I 0-5/0 117 18 I � I
Fi l2 4 1=J
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The facility appears to be well maintained and operating well, at current flow. The operator informs me that
the p'_ant will be reseeded and the diffuser moci fications o:ill be made soon. The Mower tiniers are in need of
replacement prior to start of school.
recommend that great care be taken at the startup of school, because the plant will be starting at nearly
of capacity.
I rec:oimnend that the County begin the evaluation of future watewater treatment needs at this site. it is my
understanding that this process has a_r.eady begun.

n
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Yus
❑
No
❑
NA
NF
❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
❑
❑
❑
Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
E.
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Yes
E❑
No
NA
❑
N
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge,
and other that are applicable?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
aaLBLLema
Type of bar screen
Yes
No
NA
N
a.Manual
❑
b.Mechanicai
❑
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
❑
❑
❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
❑
❑
❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
❑
❑
❑
Is the unit in good condition?
E
El
ED
El
Comment: The operator is proposing an upgrade to the bar screen in the fututre (when school opens).
SeCOndarV Clarifier
Yes
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
0
No
❑
NA
❑
N
❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
E
❑
❑
❑
Are weirs level?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
❑
❑
❑
Is scum removal adequate?
N❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
N
❑
❑
❑
Is the drive unit operational?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
❑
❑
❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
N
❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximatelyof the sidewall depth)
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Yes No
Ext. Air
NA
N
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
❑ N
❑
❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑ ❑
N
❑
Are the diffusers operational?
❑ 0
❑
❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is the DO level acceptable?
❑ ❑
❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
❑ ❑
❑
Comment: This plant has an old style aerating swing arm. The system does not give full mixing, nor full aeration. The
operator is preparing the installation of valves piping and diffusers to resolve this issue.
The timers on the blowers are in disrepair and are outdated, these should be replaced immediately.

Disinfection-Tabl .t
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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February 8, 2005
Lamar Montjoy
Woodland Mills
Fax: [phone]
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Per your request, I searched the DWQ web site for an annual wastewater report
form.
Apparently, there is no form specifically designed for that purpose. There is only
guidance on what has to be included in the Annual Report.
Attached is a copy of the original letter detailing the requirements of House Bill
1160, the Clean Water Act of 1999 and the submission of an Annual Report.
You can follow the guidance in this letter and submit the required information
listed in Parts I, II, III and IV in any format you choose.
Also, I went back by the new school construction site last week after I talked to
you and noticed that the water pipe is still discharging from well #2. Please, let
me know the status of that repair or situation.
Let me know if you need any more information. Thanks for your call.
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Asheville Regional office NorthCarolina
Surface Water Protection Section Naturally
North Carolina Division of water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone [phone] Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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September 18, 2003
Mr. Karim Shihata, Manager
Polk County
Post Office Box 308
Columbus, North Carolina 28722
RE: Proposed Community Campus Site
Sanitary Sewer Service
Dear Mr. Shihata:
As requested during our meeting last week I have investigated alternatives to provide
sanitary sewer service to the new community campus. The immediate need will be service to the
middle school site. Assuming an enrollment of 700 students the total daily flow for the school is
10,500 gallons per day (gpd). Once the other facilities (community center, senior center, EMS
facility, and recreational complex) are constructed there will be additional flow demands. Future
flow 'demands are projected to be 17,150 gpd. I have attached. a calculation showing these
projected flows.
The master plan for the project proposes to convey all wastewater from the site to the
Town of Columbus for treatment and disposal. The Town of Columbus alternative consists of
the construction of a sewer pump station on -site at the community campus and a force main
following Highway 108 to the general vicinity of the entrance into Polk County High School.
Wastewater would be conveyed to this point for discharge to the existing Town of Columbus
sewer system. The estimated construction cost for this alternative is $576,850.00.
The Town of Columbus provided a copy of their sewer rate schedule during our recent
meeting. Based upon the projected middle school flow of 10,500 gpd the anticipated monthly fee
for wastewater treatment will be $1,200.00 ($14,400 annual). In addition, the Town of
Columbus indicated there is an impact fee for new connections estimated to be $35,000 for this
proj ect.
Three (3) alternatives are available to provide sewer service to the site other than the
proposed alternative of pumping all waste to the Town of Columbus system. These are:
1. Non -discharge system located on -site
2. Construction of a wastewater treatment plant on -site with discharge to White Oak
Creek
3. Discharge to the Woodland Mills wastewater treatment plant
-Engineering • Planning 0 Finance
McGill Associates, P.A. P.O. Box 2259, Asheville, NC 28802 e 55 Broad Street, Asheville, NC 28801
828-252-0575 • FAX [phone]

Alternative number 1 consists of the construction of an on -site wastewater treatment -plant
and disposal of treated effluent utilizing land application. Treatment could be from either a
recirculating sand filter or a package type wastewater treatment plant. Treated effluent would
either be disposed of in a subsurface leach field or on a dedicated land application site. System
flow capacity would be 11,000 gpd and be adequate for the middle school flow. The facilities
would be upgraded in the future as additional buildings on the community campus are
constructed. We have estimated that permitting for this alternative will take from 6 to 12 months.
A minimum of 5 acres will be required for the, construction of these facilities -and will not be
available for other uses.
Alternative number 2 consists of the construction of an on -site wastewater treatment
plant and discharge of the treated wastewater into White Oak Creek. As with alternative number
!treatment could be from either a recirculating sand filter or a package type wastewater treatment
plant. The system would be designed for the flow capacity of 11,000 gpd required for the middle
school flow and upgraded in the future as additional facilities are constructed. Permitting for this
alternative will require a new NPDES permit. Obtaining the NPDES permit may take from 6 to
18 months. There is a possibility that a new NPDES permit will not .be issued considering the
other available alternatives.
The third alternative consists of the County. negotiating an agreement with Woodland
Mills to receive and treat wastewater from the community campus in their existing wastewater
treatment plant. Woodland Mills has an existing package type wastewater treatment plant with a
permitted design capacity of 15,000 gpd. Treated wastewater is discharged to White Oak Creek.
Over the past 12 months average daily flows to the facility have ranged between 900 and 2,000
gpd. Therefore the plant has adequate capacity to handle the initial flow from the middle school
and recreation complex.
Assuming an agreement can be reached with Woodland Mills we recommend minor
improvements to the plant as a part of this alternative. Improvements include the installation of a
flow equalization basin and emergency standby power facilities.
As additional buildings are constructed on the community campus site additional
treatment capacity will be required. At that point, the existing plant may be -expanded and the
NPDES permit capacity increased.
Improvements for this alternative include the construction of a flow equalization basin
and a standby generator at the Woodland Mills wastewater treatment plant and approximately
3,000 linear feet of sewer line to serve the community campus. The total estimated project cost
for this alternative is $282,150.00.
Following evaluation of the available alternatives McGill Associates recommends that Polk
County try to negotiate an agreement with Woodland Mills for their acceptance of wastewater from .
the community campus. The existing wastewater treatment plant has adequate capacity to accept
the flow from the proposed school without the need for an increase in NPDES permit capacity.
Improvements to the plant are .proposed to increase the treatment efficiency and to provide
emergency power.

I have contacted Woodland Mills concerning this alternative and left messages for the
maintenance director to contact me. To date I have no received a return call.
If there are any questions or if you need additional information please give me a call.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
M. Keith Webb, P.E.
Cc: Dennie Martin
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Lamar Montj oy
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ON -SITE SEWER SYSTEM
POLK COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AND COMMUNITY CAMPUS
PROJECTED PROJECT COST
ALTERNATE ROUTE TO INDUSTRIAL PARK PUMP STATION
September 17, 2003
ITEM
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QUANTITY I
UNIT
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Mobilization
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$4,500.
$4,500
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$78,000
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Design, Engineering
$39,600
3t69,050
TOTAL
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Polk County Community Campus
Project Wastewater Flows
Item Description . Quantity Unit Flow Unit Total
Middle School 700 students 15 10,500
EMS Building 10 employees 25 , 250
Senior Center, 100 persons 15 1,500
Community Center 300 persons 15 4,500
Ball Field Complex 80 seats 5 400
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