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COU COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
1 1 5 WEST MAIN STREET, 2- FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF �AIATER QUALITY
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
WWW.UNCOLN000NTY.ORG
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February 20, 2013
Mr. Tom Beinick
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
NPDES Section
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 276WI633
Re: Lincoln County — Middle Fomey Creek WWTP
Request to Rescind Permit
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Dear Mr. Belnick:
FEB 2 5 2013
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MOORESViLLE RL GONAL OFFICE
Lincoln County hereby requests that NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 for the Middle Forney Creek WWTP
be rescinded effective this date.
Lincoln County terminated operations at this facility on October 4, 2012 and all incoming wastewaters
were diverted to the IGllian Creek WWTP (NPDES Permit NCO088722) by utilization of the site pump
station already in place. Lincoln County has now completed the closure activities associated with the
Middle Forney Creek WWTP with this site now utilized as a pump station and the existing site building
utilized by our utility maintenance department. All equipment and facilities formerly utilized for wastewater
treatment have been removed and structures demolished.
Thank you for your assistance on this matter. If you have any questions or need additional information,
please call me at 704-736-8495.
Sincerely,
Donald V. Chamblee, Jr.,
Director of Public Wo
Thomas F. Drum, ORC
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
cc: Mr. Michael Parker (DENR DWQ Regional Director, Mooresville, NC)
Donna Hood, NCDENR, Mooresville Office

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1 15 WEST MAIN STREET, 2No FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF WATER OUALITY
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
December 20, 2012
Ms. Marcia Allocco
NC DENR
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Re: Liquid Biosolids Release
Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Dear Ms. Allocco:
DEC 2 7 2012
SWP SECTION
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
This letter is to provide Lincoln County's formal documentation of events related to an accidental release
of biosolids residuals at the Lincoln County Forney Creek WWTP on December 19, 2012. Mr. Bob
Froneberger, P.E. with WK Dickson & Co. Inc. (our engineer on this project) provided the initial verbal
notification to DENR on Lincoln County's behalf at approximately 4:30 pm on December 19, 2012.
Lincoln County terminated treatment operations at the Forney Creek WWTP in early October by the
transfer of all incoming wastewaters to the Killian Creek WWTP. The related closure and demolition
activities by Hickory Construction Company (HCC) are currently ongoing with a projected completion in
early January, 2013. At approximately 2:00 pm on December 19, Tommy Drum (the ORC for the Forney
Creek WWTP facility) observed liquid biosolids residuals on the ground in the area of the former influent
pump station currently being demolished with drainage to the adjacent storm ditch. These biosolids
residuals were the final solids contained within the former influent pump station wet well from the final
cleaning and residuals dewatering activities performed during the plant closure activities. They were to
be removed and disposed off -site prior to final demolition of the structure.
Upon investigation, it was determined that during preliminary demolition of the upper sections of the wet
well, a backhoe operator had utilized a 1-1/2 cubic yard backhoe bucket to remove some of the demolition
materials falling into the wet well and placed these material on the adjacent ground. This resulted in the
release of an estimated liquid volume ranging from 600 to 2000 gallons. The liquid materials then
drained to an adjacent dry weather storm ditch at a point approximately 30 feet upstream from the ditch
confluence with Forney Creek.
HCC was notified of the unauthorized release and immediately initiated the following cleanup actions:
• Sand bags were employed to construct a temporary dam at the storm ditch confluence with Forney
Creek minimizing the potential release into Forney Creek. This drainage ditch was dry upstream of
release point on this date with no other flow.
• Inspection of Forney Creek downstream of the ditch entrance revealed no visible evidence of the dark
residual materials immediately after the construction of the temporary containment dam.
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• Nine (9) HCC site employees with a backhoe, bobcat and shovels were then utilized to begin recovery
actions of biosolids residuals present on the ground at approximately 3:30 pm. Cleanup operations
continued until removal of all visible signs of the materials at approximately 5:00 pm. The recovered
biosolids and contaminated soil materials were placed in a contained site depression and are to be
transferred to a landfill disposal site.
• Upon completion of the cleanup activities, lime was applied to all surrounding ground areas exposed
to the biosolids to assist with disinfection.
• A portable pump and piping were then employed to transfer the contained liquid biosolids residuals
from the lower ditch backwater behind the temporary dam to a Lincoln County gravity sewer for
transfer to the Killian Creek WWTP. Pumping operations were continued until there was not a
sufficient liquid depth to maintain the pump suction. With no rain in forecast until late Thursday
(December 20) and the remaining residual materials contained behind the temporary ditch dam,
cleanup efforts were terminated at approximately 6:30 pm until Thursday morning.
• Thursday (December 20) morning a small additional pump was employed by HCC in Forney Creek to
provide a controlled release of surface water in the upper ditch area to assist in flushing remaining
any remaining contaminated materials from the drainage channel with the second pump within the
ditch continuing the transfer the water from the ditch containment to the Lincoln County gravity
sewer. These pumping actions were continued until there was not visible sign of the released
residuals.
Attached are several photographs documenting the subject event and related cleanup efforts. We believe
the prompt actions of both Lincoln County and Hickory Construction Company were instrumental in
minimizing the potential impact of this unfortunate event.
Should you have any questions regarding this event or need additional information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
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Don Chamblee
Director of Public Works
Lincoln County
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COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
1 1 5 WEST MAIN STREET, 2"D FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION of RECEIVED
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PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone] MAY 0 2 2012
May 1, 2012
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
Attn: Donna Hood, State Inspector
610 E Center Ave, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dear Ms. Hood:
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MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
I would like to take this time to introduce myself. I am Donald V. Chamblee, the new Public Works
Director for Lincoln County.
I have been authorized by the County, as Permittee, to sign all permits issued on all Public Works related
projects, in lieu of the County Manager. Please direct all future correspondence to my attention.
I look forward to meeting you in the near future.
Sincerely,
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Donald V. Chamblee
Director of Public Works
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
August 22, 2011
BARRY MCKINNON
LINCOLN COUNTY
115 W MAIN ST
LINCOLNTON NC 28092
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Forney Creek WWTP
Permit Number: NCO074012
Case Number: LV-2010-0154
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. McKinnon:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
AUG 3 G 2011
S'W''P SECTION
MOORESdrILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 026361 in the amount of $585.37 received from you
dated August 12, 2011. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
cc: Central Files
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
July 27, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL 7009 1680 0002 2464 9617
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Dee Freeman
Secretary
RECEIVED
DIVISION 01:'A^ ATER QUALITY
AUG - 3 2011
Mr. Barry L. McKinnon, P.E., Director S'V� ..:.: )N
Lincoln County Department of Public Works MOORESViLLE REGIONAL OFFICE
115 West Main Street
2"d Floor Citizens Center
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
NPDES Permit Number NCOO74O12
Lincoln County — Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Case Number LV-2010-0154
Dear Mr. McKinnon:
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A(f), the Director of the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality considered the information you submitted in support of your request for
remission and remitted $500.00 of the $1,085.37 civil penalty assessment. The revised civil penalty is
therefore a total amount of $585.37, which includes $85.37 in investigative costs. A copy of the
Director's decision is attached.
Two options are available to you at this stage of the remission process:
You may pay the penalty.
If you decide to pay the penalty please make your check payable to the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR). Send the payment within thirty (30) calendar days of your receipt of this
letter to the attention of:
Bob Sledge
NC DENR-DWQ — Point Source Branch
Compliance & Expedited Permits Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 one
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
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Mr. Barry McKinnon, P.E.
LV-2010-0154 Remission Decision
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You may decide to have the Environmental Management Commission's (EMC) Committee on
Civil Penalty Remissions make the final decision on your remission request.
If payment is not received within 30 calendar days from your receipt of this letter, your request for
remission with supporting documents and the recommendation of the Director of the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality will be delivered to the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions for final
agency decision.
If you or your representative would like to speak before the Committee, you must complete and return
the attached Request for Oral Presentation Form within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of this letter.
Send the completed form to:
Bob Sledge
NC DENR-DWQ — Point Source Branch
Compliance & Expedited Permits Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
The EMC Chairman will review the supporting documents and your request for an oral presentation (if
you make the request). If the Chairman determines that there is a compelling reason to require a
presentation, you will be notified of when and where you should appear. If a presentation is not
required, the final decision will be based upon the written record.
Please be advised that the EMC's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions will make its remission
decision based on the original assessment amount. Therefore, the EMC may choose to uphold the
original penalty amount and offer no remission, they may agree with the DWQ Director's
remission recommendation detailed above, or the penalty amount may be further remitted.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Bob Sledge at
[phone], or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
4
�ohn E. Hennessy, Supervisor
Compliance & Expedited Permits Unit
Attachments
cc: Mooresville Regional Office — SWP Section'
Enforcement File
DWQ Central Files

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CIVIL PENALTY REMISSION FACTORS
Case Number: LV-2010-0154 Region: Mooresville County: Lincoln
Assessed Entity: Lincoln County — Forney Creek WWTP Permit: NCO074012
❑ (a) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to the
detriment of the petitioner:
® (b) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation:
The facility states that upon becoming aware of elevated ammonia levels in the effluent, it ordered and
installed another floating aerator in the oxidation ditch, which brought ammonia concentrations back into
compliance.
It is agreed that the facility took prompt and effective action to ensure ammonia violations did not
continue beyond the time frame for this assessment. The County has since placed a new WWTP in
operation, which has reduced the loading on the Forney Creek plant and allowed it to remain in more
consistent compliance.
❑ (c) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident:
❑ (d) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations:
The facility has been assessed four times within the S years prior to this assessment; however, no
additional penalties have been issued to the facility since this action was assessed.
❑ (e) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions:
DECISION (Check One)
Request Denied ❑ ,__/
Full Remission El Retain Enforcement Costs? Yes 5 No ❑
Partial RemissionH $ S^00 (Enter Amount)
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST:
Lincoln County
DWQ Case Number LV-2010-0154
REQUEST FOR ORAL PRESENTATION
I hereby request to make an oral presentation before the Environmental Management Commission's Committee On Civil Penalty
Remissions in the matter of the case noted above. In making this request, I assert that I understand all of the following statements:
• This request will be reviewed by the Chairman of the Environmental Management Commission and may be either granted or
denied.
• Making a presentation will require the presence of myself and/or my representative during a Committee meeting held in Raleigh,
North Carolina.
• My presentation will be limited to discussion of issues and information submitted in my original remission request, and because
no factual issues are in dispute, my presentation will be limited to five (5) minutes in length.
The North Carolina State Bar's Authorized Practice of Law Committee has ruled that the appearance in a representative capacity at
quasi-judicial hearings or proceedings is limited to lawyers who are active members of the bar. Proceedings before the Committee on
Remissions are quasi-judicial. You should consider how you intend to present your case to the Committee in light of the State Bar's
opinion and whether anyone will be speaking in a representative capacity for you or a business or governmental entity. If you or your
representative would like to speak before the Committee, you must complete and return this form within thirty (30) days of receipt of
this letter.
Depending on your status as an individual, corporation, partnership or municipality, the State Bar's Opinion affects how you may
proceed with your oral presentation. See www.ncbar.com/ethics, Authorized Practice Advisory Opinion 2006-1 and 2007 Formal
Ethics Opinion 3.
• If you are an individual or business owner and are granted an opportunity to make an oral presentation before the Committee,
then you do not need legal representation before the Committee; however, if you intend on having another individual speak
on your behalf regarding the factual situations, such as an expert, engineer or consultant, then you must also be present at the
meeting in order to avoid violating the State Bar's Opinion on the unauthorized practice of law.
• If you are a corporation, partnership or municipality and are granted an opportunity io make an oral presentation before the
Committee, then your representative must consider the recent State Bar's Opinion and could be considered practicing law
without a license if he or she is not a licensed attorney. Presentation of facts by non -lawyers is permissible.
If you choose to request an oral presentation, please make sure that signatures on the previously submitted Remission Request form
and this Oral Presentation Request form are: 1) for individuals and business owners, your own signature and 2) for corporations,
partnerships and municipalities, signed by individuals who would not violate the State Bar's Opinion on the unauthorized practice of
law.
Also, be advised that the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions may choose not to proceed with hearing your case if the Committee
is informed that a potential violation of the statute concerning the authorized practice of law has occurred.
This the
day of , 20
SIGNATURE
TITLE (President, Owner, etc.)
ADDRESS
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Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
MEMORANDUM:
DATE: June 17, 2010
FROM: Rob Krebs, SWP Regional Supervisor r
TO: Bob Sledge
THROUGH: Marcia Allocco
SUBJECT: Request for Remission
Lincoln County Public Works - Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Case No.LV-2010-0154
Lincoln County
MRO staff has reviewed the subject request for remission. Lincoln County Public Works does not dispute the
violations. Weekly average ammonia nitrogen violations were not assessed in the case because they were not
significantly over the permit limit; however, the monthly average limit violation was exceeded by 145%. The monthly
average limit noncompliance would predict impact on the receiving stream due to ammonia toxicity (the facility does
not have a toxicity monitoring requirement). The County did respond in a timely manner to install additional aeration
in the treatment system to improve ammonia reduction. The impact of the aeration on the facility is evident in the
March 2010 monitoring report which shows ammonia concentions to be well within the permit limits. Because Lincoln
County did act in a timely manner some consideration should be given to a reduction in the penalty. However,
because the violation is significant (145% over the monthly limit) a complete remission of the penalty would not be
recommended.

DWQ — CIVIL PENALTY REMISSION FACTORS
Case Number: LV-2010-0154 Region: MRO County: Lincoln
Assessed Entity: Lincoln County Public Works Permit: NC0074012
❑ (a) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to the detriment of the
petitioner;
® (b) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
❑ (c) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
❑ (d) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
❑ (e) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Regional Recommendation (Check One)
Request Denied ❑ Full Remission ❑ Partial Remission Ej
Central Office Recommendation (Check One)
Request Denied ❑ Full Remission ❑ Partial Remission ❑
Director's Decision (Check One)
Request Denied ❑ Full Remission ❑ Partial Remission ❑ Amount Remitted $
Date
Coleen H. Sullins, Director

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Colleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
June 16, 2010
VIA E-Mail
Mr. Barry L. McKinnon, P.E.
Lincoln County Department of Public Works
115 West Main Street
2lad Floor Citizens Center
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
Lincoln County — Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO074012
Case Number LV-2010-0154
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. McKinnon:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter is to acknowledge your request for remission of the civil penalty levied against the subject
facility. Your request will be scheduled for review by the Director and you will be notified of the result.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact me at [phone] or via e-mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
W_� <
Bob Sledge, Environmental Specialist
Point Source Branch
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Central Files w/attachments
ec: Mooresville Regional Office w/attachments
1617 Mail Service Center, Ralegh, 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
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C', 1 1 S WEST MAIN STREET, 2N11 FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
Point Source Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
June 11, 2010
Re. Remission Request for LV-2010-0154
Dear Sirs,
We are requesting a remission of the $1085.37 civil penalty assessed us due to exceeding our
Ammonia -nitrogen limit in the month of February, 2010. We are basing our appeal on the
fact that we "promptly abated continuing environmental damage" once we were aware of the
problem. When we noticed the ammonia -nitrogen limit rising and beginning to exceed the
weekly average in early February, we ordered and had in place by early March, another
floating aerator in our Oxidation Ditch. Since the installation of this piece of equipment, we
have maintained our ammonia -nitrogen level below the permit limits. We feel we have acted
promptly and responsibly, and because of this prompt and responsible action, would like to
see the civil penalty dismissed.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to call me or contact me at
ySincer McKinnon, P.E.
Senior Utility Engineer
JUN 162010
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2010-0154
Assessed Party:
Lincoln County Public Works
County:
Lincoln
Permit Number:
NC0074012
Amount Assessed:
$1085.37
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For
Remission Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission
of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary
for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for
remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of
the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only
when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to
your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor
applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) •one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.I M were wrongfully
implied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment
document);
-Z (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e.,
explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i. e., explain why the violation was
unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
_ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions
(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to
achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
LINCOLN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
PERMIT NO. NC0074012
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2010-0154
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling S 1085.37 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment
document of the Division of Water Quality dated May 20, 2010, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of
the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does
stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all
evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the
Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of
a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2010
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BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
May 20, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL 7009 2250 0004 3265 6384
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Barry McKinnon, Director of Public Works
Lincoln County
115 West MainStreet
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28098
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Case No. LV-2010-0154
Dear Mr. McKinnon:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1085.37
($1000.00 civil penalty + $85.37 enforcement costs) against Lincoln County Public Works.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self -monitoring
data reported for February 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge
limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0074012. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Lincoln County Public Works violated the
terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 and North Carolina General Statute
(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in
accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the
Division of Water Quality, I, Marcia Allocco, Acting Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor for the
Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Lincoln County Public Works:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] \ Fax: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: http:i(portaLncdenr.orgr'v/eGivjg
NorthCarolina
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$ 0 For _2_ of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0074012, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit weekly average
effluent limit for ammonia nitrogen.
1000.00
For 1_ of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0074012, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average
effluent limit for ammonia nitrogen.
$ 1000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 85.37 Enforcement costs.
$ 1085.37 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such
a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that
establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of
Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be
approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence
and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of
the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver of Right to an
Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed
"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an
administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings.

You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt
of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through
Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may
be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed
original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic
transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the
filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers
for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings.
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced
by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney
General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please. be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or
maintenance problems and you anticipate remedial construction activities then you wish to consider
appplying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment or a
Special Order by Consent please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at
704/663-1699.
(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
Marcia Allocco
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
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Outfall
Date
001
2/14-20/10
001
2/21-27/10
001
2/10
ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2010-0154
Parameter
Ammonia -nitrogen
Ammonia -nitrogen
Ammonia -nitrogen
* Denotes civil penalty assessment
Reported Value
9.97 mg/1
9.67 mg/1
*7.83 mg/1
Permit Limit
9.6 mg/l (weekly avg.)
9.6 mg/1(weekly avg.)
3.2 mg/1(monthly avg.)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
LINCOLN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
PERMIT NO. NC0074012
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2010-0154
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $ 1085.37 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment
document of the Division of Water Quality dated May 20, 2010, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of
the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does
stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all
evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the
Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of
a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2010
BY —
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2010-0154
Assessed Party: Lincoln County Public Works
County: Lincoln
Permit Number: NC0074012
Amount Assessed: $1085.37
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For
Remission Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission
of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary
for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for
remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of
the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only
when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to
your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor
applies (attach additional pages as needed).
_ (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment
document);
_ (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e.,
explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was
unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
_ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions
(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to
achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: Lincoln County Public Works
Facility: Lincoln County Forney Creek WWTP
County: Lincoln
Case Number: LV-2010-0154
Permit Number: NC0074012
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented; however, ammonia nitrogen in excess of permit limits would be
predicted to cause toxic impacts to aquatic life downstream of the facility. Ammonia nitrogen will also
cause a reduction in dissolved oxygen and lead to nutrient enrichment of the stream.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violations occurred in month of February 2010. The monthly average effluent ammonia nitrogen
limit was exceeded by 145%. The weekly average ammonia nitrogen limit was exceeded by 4% the
week of 2/14-20/10 and 1% the week of 2/21-27/10. No civil penalties were assessed for the weekly
average limit noncompliance.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effect is expected on air quality or groundwater. Surface waters were most likely impacted by the
discharge. Ammonia nitrogen is toxic to aquatic life, lowers available dissolved oxygen in the receiving
stream, and causes nutrient enrichment and subsequent eutrophication.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money appears to have been saved by the noncompliance. The violations were attributed to a
equipment failure at the facility. An aerator was out of service over a two week period.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful or intentional.

7)
8)
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
Case Number
Description
LV-2010-0204
Ammonia nitrogen noncompliance in 3/09. Paid 8/3/09
LV-2009-0291
Ammonia nitrogen noncompliance in 4/09. Paid 9/25/09
The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Staff preparation of enforcement package: 1 hour at $32.54/hour
SWP Regional Supervisor review:
Clerical Support:
Total:
'vlao I to
Date
1 hour at $37.83/hour
1 hour at $15.00/hour
$85.37
AZ*V�RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: ReportDate: 05/06/10 Page: 16 of 26
Permit: % MRs Between: 2-2010 and 2-2010 Region: Mooresville Violation Category: Limit Violation Program Category: NPDES WW
Facility Name: % Param Name: `io County: % Subbasin: %
Violation Action: to
Major Minor: °/
PERMIT: NCO072621 FACILITY: Fa Be Enterprises Inc - Lakewood Care Center WWTP COUNTY: Lincoln REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL/
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT PPI
LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE ova OVER LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
02 -2010 001
Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 02/04/10 2 X week
ug/I
28 31 10.71
Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ
02 -2010 001
Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 02/11/10 2 X week
ug/I
28 30 7.14
Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ
PERMIT: NCO074012
FACILITY: Lincoln County - Forney Creek WWTP
COUNTY: Lincoln
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
Lit - Z U / U
C;' / S- 1
MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT
VALUE
% OVER LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
02 -2010 001
Effluent
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
02/20/10 3 X week
mg/1
9.6
9.97
3.82
Weekly Average Exceeded
None v
N) -Concentration
02 -2010 001
Effluent
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
02/27/10 3 X week
mg/I
9.6
9.67
0.69
Weekly Average Exceeded
None U
N) - Concentration
/DDU. o U
02 -2010 001
Effluent
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
02/28/10 3 X week
mg/I
3.2
7.83
144.77
Monthly Average Exceeded
None
OY 37
N) -Concentration
Ly-?.G'L?G- GZ51
tP%3L2
PERMIT: NCO025259
FACILITY: Carolina Water Service Inc Of NC - Lamplighter
East
COUNTY:
Mecklenburg
REGION: Mooresville
Subdivision WWTP
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
02 -2010 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual
VIOLATION UNIT OF
DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE
02/01/10 2 X week ug/I
CALCULATED
LIMIT VALUE % OVER LIMIT
17 23 35.29
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resctrrces
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
July 22, 2011
H BURNS WHITTAKER
LINCOLN COUNTY
115 W MAIN ST
LINCOLNTON NC 28092
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Forney Creek WWTP
Permit Number: NCO074012
Case Number: LV-2011-0175
Lincoln County
Dear Whittaker:
RECEIVED
DIVISIrM OF WATER QUALITY
AUG - 3 2011
'A SECTION
MOOT a Z, ,i-LE REGIONAL OFFICE
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 026224 in the amount of $336.74 received from you
dated July 15, 2011. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility,
and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
cc: Central Files
resville or
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthC/arolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally An Equal Opportunity `, Affirmative Action Employer

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
June 28, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 0290 0000 4565 0427
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. H. B. Whittaker, P.E.
Public Works Director
Lincoln County
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
I �
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Case No. LV-2011-0175
Dear Mr. Whittaker:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $336.74
($250.00 civil penalty + $86.74 enforcement costs) against Lincoln County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self -monitoring
data reported for March 2011. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge
limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0074012. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Lincoln County violated the terms,
conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-
215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance
with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the
Division of Water Quality, I, Marcia Allocco, Acting Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor for the
Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Lincoln County:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] \ Fax: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet. http:llportal.ncdenr.orglweGiwrl
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NhCarolina
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$ 250.00 For _1_ of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0074012, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit weekly average
effluent limit for total suspended solids.
$ 250.00
$ 86.74
$ 336.74
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of.
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
R
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed.

V�
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such
a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that
establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of
Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be
approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence
and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of
the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver of Right to an
Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed
"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an
administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings.
You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt
of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through

Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may
be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed
original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic
transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the
filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers
for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced
by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney
General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing_ nature, not related to operation and/or
maintenance problems and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider
applyin for a Special Order by Consent If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment or a
Special Order by Consent please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at
704/663-1699.
(Date) Marcia Allocco
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Mooresville Regional Office Compliance File w/ attachments
Raleigh Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
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V.
Outfall Date
001 3/20-26/11
ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2011-0175
Parameter
total suspended
solids
* Denotes civil penalty assessment
Reported Value
* 64 mg/l
(weekly average)
Permit Limit
45 mg/1
(weekly average)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
LINCOLN COUNTY
PERMIT NO. NC0074012
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2011-0175
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $ 336.74 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment
document of the Division of Water Quality dated June 28, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of
the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does
stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all
evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the
Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of
a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of 52011
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0175
Assessed Party: Lincoln County
County: Lincoln
Permit Number: NC0074012
Amount Assessed: $336.74
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For
Remission, Waiver of to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts " form to request remission
of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary
for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for
remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of
the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only
when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to
your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor
applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 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 penaltyprevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions
(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to
achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

Violator:
Facility:
County:
Case Number:
Permit Number:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Lincoln County
Lincoln County Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln
LV-2011-0175
NC O074012
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented. The discharge of total suspended solids (TSS) in excess of weekly
average permit limits could be expected to cause a decrease in available dissolved oxygen downstream
of the discharge and an increase in turbidity. The BOD values were reported as >15 mg/1 on 3/22/11,
>14.6 mg/1 on 3/23/11, and >15.8 mg/l on 3/24/11. It is unknown what the actual effluent oxygen
demand was because the BOD test dilutions were not properly set up by the on -site laboratory.
The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violations occurred during the week of 3/20-26/2011. The weekly average TSS was reported as 64
mg/1 which is 42% over the permit limit. Measures were taken by facility staff to return the facility to
compliance the following week.
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effect is expected on ground water or air quality. Surface waters were likely to have been impacted
by the discharge. TSS in excess of the permitted weekly average limit would be expected to increase
instream turbidity and lower the available dissolved oxygen concentration subsequently stressing aquatic
life.
The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money appears to have been saved by the noncompliance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful or intentional.

7)
8)
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
The facility had no civil penalty assessments in the previous 12 month period.
The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Staff preparation of enforcement package: 1 hour at $33.19/hour
SWP Regional Supervisor review:
Clerical Support:
Total:
Date
1 hour at $38.55/hour
1 hour at $15.00/hour
$86.74
Acting RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 06/14/11 Page: 6 of 8
Permit: % MRs Between: 3-2011 and 3-2011 Region: Mooresville Violation Category: Limit Violation Program Category: NPDES WW
Facility Name: % Param Name: `%o County: ° > Subbasin: % Violation Action: None
Major Minor:
PERMIT: NCO074012 FACILITY: Lincoln County - Forney Creek WWTP COUNTY: Lincoln REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
LV - Zoe/ -y i - 5
MONITORING OUTFALL/
VIOLATION UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT PPI
LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT
VALUE % OVER LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
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03 -2011 001
Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 03/26/11 3 X week mg/I 45
Concentration
64 42.22
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PERMIT: NCO025259
FACILITY: Carolina Water Service Inc Of NC - Lamplighter East
COUNTY: Mecklenburg
REGION: Mooresville
Subdivision WWTP
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL / VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE % OVER LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
03 -2011 001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 03/31/11 Continuous mgd 0.07 0.074 5.76 Monthly Average Exceeded None
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North Carclina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Burns Whittaker, P.E.
Director of Public Utilities
County of Lincoln
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Dear Mr. Whittaker:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
May 11, 2011
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on April 20, 2011 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -
Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any. questions concerning this report, please
do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Enclosure
DH
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] fax: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterqualiry.org
One
NorthCarolina
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled11046 Post Consumer paper

United States=nvironmentai Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 2C460
OMB No. 2040-0057
\/dater Compliance Inspection Re crt
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Codinc (i.e, PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 N00074012 Ill 121 11/04/20 117 18I CI 191 SI 201
- Remarks
211 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ]_J 6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA-
67 I 2.0 169 70 1 4 I 711 I 72 I N I 73 f I' 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)
11:00 AM 11/04/20
10/08/01
Forney Creek WWTP
Exit Time/Gate
Permit Expiration Date
Little Egypt Rd
Denver NC 28037
03:00 PM 11/04/20
15/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Thomas Franklin Drum/ORC/704-822-9667/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
H Burns Whittaker,115 W Main St Lincolnton NC Contacted
28092//704-736-8495/7047368449 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Donna H d MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2193/
Si nature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Marcia` Allocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type `
3I NCO074012 I11 121 11/04/20 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page # 2

Permit: NCO074012
Inspection Date: 04/20/2011
Permit
Owner- Facility: Forney Creek'NWTP
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: The new pump station that diverts flow from Forney Creek to Killian Creek
VWVfP has been completed. The facility's effluent flows have been reduced to
approximately 0 .3 mgd with all other flow now being redirected to Killian Creek VWVTP.
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
■ n n n
0 M 0 0
■nnn
■nnn
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the
inpection.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
n
❑
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
n
n
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
n
n
n
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
n
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n
n
(if the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
n
❑
■
❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
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Permit: NCO074012 Owner - Facility: Forney Creek wVVTP
Inspection Date: 04/20/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ n n Cl
Comment: DMRs for February 2010-February 2011 were reviewed for the inspection.
The following violations were observed during the review period:
February 2010: 2 weekly average and the monthly average violation for ammonia
nitrogen
February 2011: no effluent DOs were reported, white out on the DMR.
The ammonia nitrogen violation was handled under prior cover. All effluent DO
analyses for February 2011 were observed during the file review portion of the
inspection. Please submit an amended DMR for February 2011 including all mistakenly
omitted DO values. Please do not use white -out for any error correction. Error
correction is to be performed by drawing a single line through the mistake, writing the
initials of the person correcting the mistake, and then writing the correct value.
Laboratory
Yes No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
n
n
n
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
■
n
n
n
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
■
n
n
Cl
Comment: Laboratory analyses are performed by the Forney Creek/Killian Creek Lab
(#558). Pace Labs (#12) performs any other necessary analyses.
Aerobic Digester
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the capacity adequate?
■
n
0
n
Is the mixing adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
■
n
n
n
# Is the odor acceptable?
■
n
n
n
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Chemical Feed
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is containment adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is storage adequate?
■
n
110
Page # 4

Permit: NC0074012
Inspection Date: 04/20/2011
Owner - Facility: Forney Creek '/VWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Chemical Feed
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are backup pumps available?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive leaking?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Pump Station - Influent
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
■
n
n
n
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps present?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps operable?
■
n
n
n
Are float controls operable?
■
n
n
n
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
■
n
n
n
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
■
❑
n
n
Comment:
Yas
Nn
NA
NF
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
n
b. Mechanical
■
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
n
n
❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
n
n
n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■
❑
n
n
Is the unit in good condition?
■
n
n
n
Comment: Screenings are disposed of by Waste Management at the Lincoln County
landfill.
.. .. ..
Vac
Nn
NA
NF
Type of grit removal
a. Manual n
b. Mechanical ■
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ n n n
Is the grit free of excessive odor? ■ n n n
# Is disposal of grit in compliance? ■ n n n
Comment: Grit is disposed of by Waste Management at the Lincoln County landfill.
Page # 5

Permit: NCO074012 Owner - Facility: Forney Creek VVVVrP
Inspection Date: 04/20/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Oxidation Ditches
Yes No
NA
NE
■ n
0
n
Are the aerators operational?
Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up?
■ n
n
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
1
n
■ n
n
❑
Is the DO level acceptable? _
Are setteeometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)?
n n
n
■
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■ n
n
n
Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 ml/I in 30 minutes)
n n
n
■
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■ n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■ n
n
n
■ n
n
n
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■ n
n
n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■ n
❑
n
■ Cl
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: Secondary clarifier effluent was clear on the day of the inspection.
Yes No
NA NE
Disinfection -Gas
■ n
n
n
Are cylinders secured adequately?
■ n
❑ n
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
■ n
n n
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
■ n n n
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
■ n n n
n n n ■
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Page # 6

Permit: NCO074012
Inspection Date: 04/20/2011
Owner - Facility: Forney Creek VWVfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Gas
Yes
no
NA
Nt
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
n
❑
■
n
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
n
n
■
n
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- -�
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Chlorine
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
■
71
n
n
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
■
n
n
n
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
n
n
■
n
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
n
n
■
n
Number of tubes in use?
Comment. -
Solids Handling Equipment
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the equipment operational?
n
■
n
n
Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
n
■
n
n
Is storage adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
n
n
■
n
Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
n
n
■
n
Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake?
n
n
■
n
The facility has an approved sludge management plan?
■
n
n
n
Comment: The DAF unit was inoperable at the time of the inspection and awaiting
piping repairs. The facilty had extra solids storage capabilities with the sludge storage
tank and digesters.
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
n
n
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
n
n
n
Is the flow meter operational?
■
n
00
Page # 7

Permit: NCO074012 Owner - Facility: Forney Creek WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/20/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ■ n n n
Comment: The flow meter was last calibrated by KNC, Inc on 4/7/2011.
Influent Samplin
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
n n
n
Is sample collected above side streams?
■
❑
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
®
n
n
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage, (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
n
n
n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
n
n
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n
n
■
n
Comment: The receiving stream appeared unaffected by the discharge on the day of
the inspection.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
n
n
n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
■
n
n
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Standby Power
Yes
No
NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
■
n
n
n
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
■
n
n
n
Is the generator tested under load?
■
n
n
n
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
n
n
■
n
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
■ ❑
n
n
Page # 8

Permit: NC0074012
Inspection Date: 04/20/2011
Owner - Facility: Forney Creek MNTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Standby Power
Yes No
NA
NE
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
■ n
❑
Cl
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
■ n
n
n
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream SamDlina
Yes No
NA
NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ n n n
Comment:
Page # 9

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATOR DESIGNATION FORM
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Permit Owner/Officer Name: H. Burns Whittaker, PE, Director of Public Works
Mailing Address: H 5 West Main Street
City: Lincolnton State: NC Zip: 28092
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
Signature: Date:
H. urns Whittak , hector of Public Works
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Facility Information:
Facility Name: Middle Forney Creek, WWTP, 7533 South Little Egypt Road, Stanley, NC 28164
Permit Number: NCO074012 County: Lincoln
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
Facility Type & Grade:
Grade
Biological WWTP III
Physical/Chemical
Collection System
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
Grade
Surface Irrigation N/A
Land Application N/A
Print Full Name: Thomas F. Drum, IV
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: WW3 Certificate No.: 987848
Work Telephone: [phone]
Signature: .�. `\ 1 V Date: 2! Z 3 I 1 I
" I certify that I agree to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and
regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: James T. Simmons
Certificate Type/Grade/Number: WW3 Certificate No.: 987129
Work Telephone: [phone]
Signature: %�G,-,�.�.-z,,_ Date: 9 f a 3/ l
" I certify that I agree to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and
regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1618
Fax: [phone]
Revised 1-2010

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COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
FORNEY CREEK WASTEWATER PLANT, 7533 SOUTH LITTLE EGYPT ROAD, STANLEY, NORTH CAROLINA 28164
KILLIAN CREEK WASTEWATER PLANT, 6781 OLD PLANK ROAD, STANLEY, NORTH CAROLINA 28164
CAROB
RECEIVED
DIVISION, OF WATER QUALITY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
FORNEY CREEK WWTP
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
KILLIAN CREEK WWTP
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
January 7, 2011
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
JAN 13 2011
M OORES;fILLE: REGIONAL OFFICE
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I, Lawson Starnes, will be resigning as ORC for Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and
for Killian Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The effective date is January 7, 2011.
Sincerely, c)
Lawson Starnes
Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
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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
September 25, 2009
STEPHEN A GILBERT
LINCOLN COUNTY
115 W MAIN ST
LINCOLNTON NC 28092
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Forney Creek WWTP
Permit Number: NCO074012
Case Number: LV-2008-0335
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
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SEP 3 0 K09
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 023336 in the amount of $1,090.40 received from you
dated September 21, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
cc: Central Files
ville Regional Office Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Ralegh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 - N01ffiCarofin .
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �/r� //_ ,
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer Nat[` lli

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
August 12, 2009 011` - T
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CERTIFIED MAIL 7003 0500 0002 6819 4023
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, P.E., Public Works Director
County of Lincoln
115 Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092 Ld' x
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
NPDES Permit Number NCO074012
Lincoln County — Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Case Number LV-2008-00335
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
I have considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in accordance with
G.S. 143-215.6A(f) and have decided to modify the initial civil penalty assessment of $1,340.40 to the
total amount of $1,090.40.
If you choose to pay the modified penalty, send payment to me at the letterhead address within thirty
(30) days of receipt of this letter. Please make your check payable to the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR).
If payment is not received within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, in accordance with N.C.G.S. §
143-215.6A(f), your request for remission of the civil penalty (with supporting documents) and my
recommendation (with supporting documentation) will be delivered to the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission's (EMC) Committee On Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee) for final agency decision.
If you desire to make an oral presentation to the Committee on why your request for remission meets
one or more of the five statutory factors you were asked to address, you must complete and return the
attached form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. Please mail the completed form to the
attention of Bob Sledge at the following address:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarohna
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.nnity \ Affirmative
Action
Naturally
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

VL
Stephen A. Gilbert
2008-0335 Remission Decision
p. 2
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 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 in this matter. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact
Bob Sledge at [phone].
Sincerely,
&Ie�enH. ullins
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DWQ - CIVIL ASSESSMENT REMISSION FACTORS CONSIDERATION
Case Number: LV-2008-0335 _ Region: Mooresville County: Lincoln
Assessed Entity: Lincoln Co. — Forney Creek WWTP Permit: NCO074012
❑ (a) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to the
detriment of the petitioner:
® (b) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation:
The facility states that as soon as violations were noted in effluent discharges, it immediately began
troubleshooting the problem, increased operational testing and called in a consulting engineer. It was
discovered the WWTP lacked adequate dissolved oxygen to process current levels of ammonia entering
the plant. The facility kept the MRO apprised of its investigation and findings and quickly moved to
install additional aeration equipment once the deficiency was identified.
Information provided by the facility indicates that it responded promptly to these violations without first
being prompted by DWQ enforcement action. Situation resolved by the end of June 2008.
❑ (c) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident:
❑ (d) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations:
❑ (e) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions:
DECISION (Check One)
Request Denied ❑
Full Remission ❑ _.,Retain Enforcement Costs? Yes El No El
Partial Remissio(Enter Amount)
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Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
MEMORANDUM:
FROM: John Lesle
TO: Bob Sledge
THROUGH: Marcia Allocco
Rob Krebs
SUBJECT: Request for Remission
Lincoln County Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Case No.LV-2008-0335
Lincoln County
MRO staff has reviewed the subject request for remission. The violator does not
dispute the violations, but, is seeking remission claiming that the violator promptly abated
continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation. Permit excursions of ammonia
nitrogen occurred in May and June 2008. Based on the data submitted with the report it
appears the WWTP was upgraded in 2006 but the aeration system was not sufficiently
upgraded to properly treat the wastewater at concentrations that were actually coming into the
facility (specific data for the WWTP was not used in calculating the oxygen requirements). This
office does not recommend remission of the penalty.

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COUNTY OF LINCOLN NORTH CAROLINA
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FORNEY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, 7533 SOUTH LITTLE EGYPT ROAD, STANLEY, NC 28164
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS RECEIVE
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
October 9, 2008
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center 512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina Raleigh, NC 27604 919-807-6300
SUBJECT: Request for Remission of Notice of Violation Case # LV-2008-0335
Dear Sir:
OCT 1 0 2008
DWO-Surface Water Protec
This is to request remission of the civil penalty noted in the above -captioned Notice of Violation. I am
making this request due to the fact that continuing environmental damage was abated as quickly as
possible by the following actions:
- Immediately initiated trouble shooting of plant processes that may have caused ammonia reduction
to decrease.
- Increasing operational testing to discover why problem was occurring.
- Enlisted consultation from Bob Froneberger, P.E. Project Manager with W.K. Dickson Engineers of
Charlotte. They confirmed our earlier calculations that the plant was lacking adequate dissolved
oxygen to process current levels of influent ammonia. Copies of his reports are attached.
- Informed Donna Hood, of the Mooresville Regional Office, of temporary plant changes to solve
problem.
- Upon discovering root of problem all possible steps were made to obtain and install additional
aeration equipment.
- The additional aeration equipment provided the solution to the ammonia reduction problem.
The period of time for the violation did extend over two reporting periods. However, since dissolved
oxygen level was increased by additional aerators, the effluent ammonia level has been non detectable.
We feel that the problem was addressed as quickly as possible, resulting in minimal environmental
damage
We appreciate your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
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Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS
Public Works Director
COP
Att: Reports from WK Dickson Engineers

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number:
LV-2008-0335
Assessed Party:
East Lincoln County WSD
County:
Lincoln
Permit Number:
NC0074012
Amount Assessed:
$1340.40
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission Waiver of ftht to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts "
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please cheek 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 penally 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);
V" (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) pgyment of the civil penally wil prevent pUment for the remaining necess
ga
remedial actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT )
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST )
EAST LINCOLN COUNTY )
WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT )
PERMIT NO. NCO074012 )
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACT
FILE NO. LV-2008-0335
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $ 1340.40 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 9, 2008, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of ��. f o r— , 2008
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SWKDICKSON
community infrastructure consultants
Ms. Donna Hood
NCDENR — Mooresville Office
610 East Center Ave — Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Re: Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
WKD Project # 80289.00,CL
Dear Ms. Hood:
Per our telephone conversation of June 25, 2008, WK Dickson & Co., Inc. (WKD) was
retained by Lincoln County to assist in an evaluation of NPDES permit excursions for
ammonia nitrogen experienced in May and Tune, 2008 at the Middle Forney Creek WWTP.
Actions taken in an effort to evaluate and correct this problem are summarized as follows:
Immediate Operational Actions:
a. Sludge wasting and recycle rates were reviewed and adjusted in an attempt to
maintain sludge age at 10 day or below.
b. Oxidation ditch pH levels were confirmed to be above 7.0 and samples of plant
effluent were checked to determine that sufficient alkalinity was present for the
nitrification reaction to be maintained.
c. Dissolved oxygen levels in the ditch were determined to typically be 0.01 mg/I in
outer channel, 0.09 mg/l in middle channel and 0.82 mg/I in inner channel indicative
of inadequate oxygen transfer capacity.
d. The Envirex "Orbal" disc aeration system process technical representative was
contacted to review the low dissolved oxygen conditions. The representative also
came to the site on July 16, 2008 to further evaluate the low dissolved oxygen level
and provide recommendations for increasing the oxygen transfer capacity of the
existing aeration equipment.
e. The operating level of the aeration basin was checked and adjustments attempted to
optimize disc submergence to maximize oxygen transfer efficiency for the existing
disc aerators.
2. A review of the plant design and current loading determined the following:
Design Parameter
Flow
Influent 8OD,
influent NH3-N
Req'd Oxygen
616 Colonnade Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.wkdickson.com
Ordinal Plant
Desig
0,75 mgd
250 mgfl
20 mg/I
103 Ibs/hr
2006 Plant
Upgrade Design
0.975 mgd
250 mg/I
20 mg/I
134 lbs/hr
Current Operational
Condition
0.62 mgd
391 mg/l
35 mg/I
137 Ibs/hr
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Design
Parameter
Original Plant
2006 Plant
Current Operational
Standard Oxygen
Design
166 lbs/hr
Upgrade Design
210 Ibs/hr
Condition
Transfer Rate (SOTR)
84 Orbal Discs
84 Orbal Discs ®
210210 Ib
84 Orbal Discs a
Field Oxygen Transfer
51 �10& bs/h� b
55 rpm
hr,±b
55 rpm & sub
(FOTR)
tbs
118 !bs/hr
r
` Oxygen requirement is based upon 1.21 Ibs oxygen per pound of BODS and 4.6 Ibs of
oxygen per pound of ammonia nitrogen.
SOTR — Oxygen Transfer @ Standard Condition and Temperature
FOTR — Oxygen Transfer a Field Transfer Elevation and Temperature (Alpha - 0.85,
Beta — 0.95, Theata — 1.024, Temperature — 23 C and minimum oxygen in basin
— 2.0)
*' Oxygen available does not include recovered oxygen in nitrification reaction in Channel 1.
Based upon the foregoing evaluations, it was concluded that there is insufficient oxygen
transfer capacity available in the existing disc aeration system to meet the current oxygen
transfer needs with the elevated BOD, and ammonia nitrogen loadings. As corrective actions
to bring the plant back into compliance with the NPDES Permit limitations, Lincoln County
has secured two (2) AEROMIX, 25 Hp "Turbocharged Tornado" floating aerators on lease
agreement for temporary installation within the outer two channels the aeration basin.
General descriptive literature of these aerators is attached. Upon installation and operational
evaluation of these aerators, alternatives for the permanent correction to the oxygen
deficiency will be evaluated and an engineering report submitted to DENR for approval of
proposed permanent plant modifications.
Should you have any questions regarding this temporary plant modification, please contact
me at 704-227-3403.
Sincerely,
EWK Di kson & Co. I
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Charles R. Froneberger, P.E.
Project Manager
cc: Mr. Steve Gilbert, P.E., PLS
Mr. Pete Starnes, ORC
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M E M O R A N D U M
SWK
DICKSON
community infrastructure consultants
616 Colonnade Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28205 704.334.6348 tel. [phone] fax
TO: Pete Starnes, ORC
Lincoln County Middle Forney Creek WWTP
FROM: C.R. (Bob) Froneberger, P.E.
DATE: June 27r 2008
RE: Aeration Evaluation
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
WKD Project No. 80289.00.CL
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This is to acknowledge that WK Dickson & Co., Inc. (WKD) has been retained to evaluate the
NPDES permit excursions for ammonia nitrogen experienced in May, 2008 at the Middle Forney
Creek WWTP.
WKD was notified of the ammonia nitrogen permit excursions during the month of May, 2008 on
June 6, 2008. Actions taken in an effort to correct this problem since that date are summarized
as follows:
1. Immediate Operational Actions:
a. Sludge wasting and recycle rates were reviewed and adjusted In an attempt to maintain
sludge age between 10 and 15 days.
b. Oxidation ditch pH levels were confirmed to be above 7.0 and samples of plant effluent
were checked to determine that sufficient alkalinity was present for the nitrification
reaction to be maintained.
c. Dissolved oxygen levels in the ditch were determined to be 0.01 mg/i in outer channel,
0.09 mg/i in middle channel and 0.82 mg/I In Inner channel Indicative of inadequate
oxygen transfer capacity.
d. The Envirex "Orbal" disc aeration system process technical representative was
contacted to discuss the process difficulties encountered and to request input as to
available actions to increase oxygen transfer efficiency.
e. The level of the aeration basin was checked and adjusted to the maximum operational
elevation achieving a 19 inch disc submergence elevation to maximize oxygen transfer
efficiency for the existing disc aerators.
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2. A review of the plant design and current loading determined the following:
Design Parameter
Flow
Influent BOD5
Influent NH3-N
ROO Oxygen
Standard Oxygen
Transfer Rate (SOTR)
Actual Oxygen Transfer
(FOTR)
Original Plant Design
0.75 mgd
250 mg/I
20 mg/I
103 ibs/hr
166 Ibs/hr
84 Orbal Discs
51 rpm & 20" sub
103 Ibs/hr **
2006 Plant Uparade
0.975 mgd
250 mg/I
20 mg/I
134 Ibs/hr
210 Ibs/hr
84 Orbal Discs @
55 rpm & 20" sub.
123 Ibs/hr **
Current Condition
0.62 mgd
391 mg/I
35 mg/I
137 Ibs/hr
210 ibs/hr
84 Orbal Discs @
55 rpm & 19" sub
118 Ibs/hr **
" Oxygen requirement Is based upon 1.21 Ibs oxygen per pound of BOD5 and 4.6 Ibs of
oxygen per pound of ammonia nitrogen.
SOTR = Oxygen Transfer @ Standard Condition and Temperature
FOTR = Oxygen Transfer @ Field Transfer Elevation and Temperature (Alpha = 0.85,
Beta = 0.95, Theata = 1.024, Temperature = 23 C and minimum oxygen In basin = 2.0)
`* Oxygen available does not Include recovered oxygen in nitrification reaction In Channel 1.
Conclusion: There is insufficient oxygen transfer capacity in the existing Envirex Orbal disc
aeration system to meet the current oxygen transfer needs under the elevated BOD5 and
ammonia nitrogen loadings.
3. Aeration Industries Inc. and Aeromix Systems Inc. have been contacted requesting
proposals for floating directional aerators to be provided on a rental basis for immediate
Installation in the oxidation ditch to provide supplemental aeration. Equipment proposals
are now being received and evaluated.
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o� �oGry Lincoln County Department of Public Works
1 1 5 West Main Street
2nd Floor Citizen's Center
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone [phone]
CARS Fax [phone]
TO: NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
610 East Center Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
ATTENTION: Rob Krebs
We are sending
via:
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
DATE: 10/09/08
RE: Request for Remission of Notice of
Violation Case #LV-2008-0335
—1 Overnight 0 Regular Mail F__] Pick-up F-1 Hand Delivered
The following
items:
0 Correspondence Plans Specifications 'AOther as listed below:
COPIES
DATE
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
Justification for Remission Request
1
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation Fact
1
Letter from WK Dickson
1
Aeration Evaluation
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below:
Please Analyze
X For your use
REMARKS:
As requested
For review and
comment
Approved as Returned for corrections
submitted
Approved as noted Forward to subcontractor
Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS
COPY TO: SIGNED: Public Works Director

O�O� W A T �qQG
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October 10, 2008
Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, P.E., Public Works Director
County of Lincoln
115 Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
Lincoln County — Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO074012
Case Number LV-2008-0335
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
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OCT 1 ":98
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This letter is to acknowledge your request for remission of the civil penalty levied against the subject
facility. Your request will be scheduled for review by the Director and you will be notified of the result.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely, JJ
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Bob Sledge, Environmental Specialist
Point Source Branch
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
October 9, 2008
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Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center 512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina Raleigh, NC 27604 919-807-6300
OCT 10 2008
DENR - WATER OUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
SUBJECT: Request for Remission of Notice of Violation Case # LV-2008-0335
Dear Sir:
This is to request remission of the civil penalty noted in the above -captioned Notice of Violation. I am
making this request due to the fact that continuing environmental damage was abated as quickly as
possible by the following actions:
- Immediately initiated trouble shooting of plant processes that may have caused ammonia reduction
to decrease.
- Increasing operational testing to discover why problem was occurring.
- Enlisted consultation from Bob Froneberger, P.E. Project Manager with W.K. Dickson Engineers of
Charlotte. They confirmed our earlier calculations that the plant was lacking adequate dissolved
oxygen to process current levels of influent ammonia. Copies of his reports are attached.
- Informed Donna Hood, of the Mooresville Regional Office, of temporary plant changes to solve
problem.
- Upon discovering root of problem all possible steps were made to obtain and install additional
aeration equipment.
- The additional aeration equipment provided the solution to the ammonia reduction problem.
The period of time for the violation did extend over two reporting periods. However, since dissolved
oxygen level was increased by additional aerators, the effluent ammonia level has been non detectable.
We feel that the problem was addressed as quickly as possible, resulting in minimal environmental
damage
We appreciate your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
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Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS
Public Works Director
Att: Reports from WK Dickson Engineers

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
EAST LINCOLN COUNTY ) STIPULATION OF FACT
WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT )
PERMIT NO. NCO074012 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0335
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $ 1340.40 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 9, 2008, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the � N-t
DECEIVED
OCT 10 =
DENR . WATER OUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
day of Qe fe & r- , 2008
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION RE9.
CEIVED
OCT 10 2008
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0335
Assessed Party: East Lincoln County WSD DENR . WATER QUALITY
County: Lincoln
Permit Number: NCO074012 POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Amount Assessed: $1340.40
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver ofRight to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation ofFacts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282. 1 (b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
t% (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 penaltywill prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

V- -
SWK
DICKSON
community Infrastructure consuttants
Ms. Donna Hood
NCDENR — Mooresville Office
610 East Center Ave — Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Re: Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
WKD Project # 80289.00.CL
Dear Ms. Hood:
Per our telephone conversation of June 25, 2008, WK Dickson & Co., Inc. (WKD) was
retained by Lincoln County to assist in an evaluation of NPDES permit excursions for
ammonia nitrogen experienced in May and June, 2008 at the Middle Forney Creek WWTP.
Actions taken in an effort to evaluate and correct this problem are summarized as follows:
Immediate Operational Actions:
a. Sludge wasting and recycle rates were reviewed and adjusted in an attempt to
maintain sludge age at 10 day or below.
b. Oxidation ditch pH levels were confirmed to be above 7.0 and samples of plant
effluent were checked to determine that sufficient alkalinity was present for the
nitrification reaction to be maintained.
c. Dissolved oxygen levels in the ditch were determined to typically be 0.01 mg/I in
outer channel, 0.09 mg/I in middle channel and 0.82 mgl) in inner channel indicative
of inadequate oxygen transfer capacity.
d. The Envirex 'Orbal' disc aeration system process technical representative was
contacted to review the low dissolved oxygen conditions. The representative also
came to the site on July 16, 2008 to further evaluate the low dissolved oxygen level
and provide recommendations for increasing the oxygen transfer capacity of the
existing aeration equipment.
e. The operating level of the aeration basin was checked and adjustments attempted to
optimize disc submergence to maximize oxygen transfer efficiency for the existing
disc aerators.
2. A review of the plant design and current loading determined the following:
Design Parameter
Flow
Influent BOD,
Influent NH3-N
Req'd Oxygen
616 Colonnade Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.wkdidcson.com
Original Plant
2006 Plant
Current Operational
Design
Upgrade Design
Condition
0.75 mgd
0.975 mgd
0.62 rngd
250 mg/I
250 mg/I
391 mg/I
20 mall
20 mg/I
35 mg/i
103 Ibs/hr
1341 bs/hr
137 lbs/hr
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Design
Parameter
Standard Oxygen
Transfer Rate (SOTR)
Field Oxygen Transfer
(FOTR)
Original Plant
Design
166 Ibs/hr
84 Orbal Discs
51 rpm & 20' sub.
103 Ibs/hr * *
2006 Plant
Upgrade Design
210 Ibs/hr
84 Orbal Discs
55 rpm & 20' sub.
123 Ibsthr * *
Current Operational
Condition
210 Ibs✓hr
84 Orbal Discs
55 rpm & 19' sub
118 Ibs/hr * *
* Oxygen requirement is based upon 1.21 Ibs oxygen per pound of BODS and 4.6 Ibs of
oxygen per pound of ammonia nitrogen.
SOTR - Oxygen Transfer @ Standard Condition and Temperature
FOTR — Oxygen Transfer @ Field Transfer Elevation and Temperature (Alpha — 0.85,
Beta - 0.95, Theata — 1.024, Temperature — 23 C and minimum oxygen in basin
— 2.0)
** Oxygen available does not include recovered oxygen in nitrification reaction in Channel 1.
Based upon the foregoing evaluations, it was concluded that there is insufficient oxygen
transfer capacity available in the existing disc aeration system to meet the current oxygen
transfer needs with the elevated BOO, and ammonia nitrogen loadings. As corrective actions
to bring the plant back into compliance with the NPDES Permit limitations, Lincoln County
has secured two (2) AEROMIX, 25 Hip 'Turbocharged Tornado' floating aerators on lease
agreement for temporary installation within the outer two channels the aeration basin.
General descriptive literature of these aerators is attached. Upon installation and operational
evaluation of these aerators, alternatives for the permanent correction to the oxygen
deficiency will be evaluated and an engineering report submitted to DENR for approval of
proposed permanent plant modifications.
Should you have any questions regarding this temporary plant modification, please contact
me at 704-227-3403.
Sincerely,
WK Di kson & Co. I
--k-^—
Charles R. Froneberger, P.E.
Project Manager
cc: Mr. Steve Gilbert, P.E., PLS
Mr. Pete Starnes, ORC
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M E M O R A N D U M
WK
DICKSON
community Infrastructure consultants
616 Colonnade Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28205 704.334.5348 tot. 704.334.0078 fax
TO: Pete Starnes, ORC
Lincoln County Middle Forney Creek WWTP
FROM: C.R. (Bob) Froneberger, P.E.
DATE: June 27, 2008
RE: Aeration Evaluation
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
WKD Project No. 80289.00,CL
This is to acknowledge that WK Dickson & Co., Inc. (WKD) has been retained to evaluate the
NPDES permit excursions for ammonia nitrogen experienced in May, 2006 at the Middle Forney
Creek WWTP.
WKD was notified of the ammonia nitrogen permit excursions during the month of May, 2008 on
June 6, 2008. Actions taken in an effort to correct this problem since that date are summarized
as follows:
1. Immediate Operational Actions:
a. Sludge wasting and recycle rates were reviewed and adjusted In an attempt to maintain
sludge age between 10 and 15 days.
b. Oxidation ditch pH levels were confirmed to be above 7.0 and samples of plant effluent
were checked to determine that sufficient alkalinity was present for the nitrification
reaction to be maintained.
c. Dissolved oxygen levels in the ditch were determined to be 0.01 mg/I in outer channel,
0.09 mg/I In middle channel and 0.82 mg/I In Inner channel indicative of inadequate
oxygen transfer capacity.
d. The Envirex "Orbal" disc aeration system process technical representative was
contacted to discuss the process difficulties encountered and to request input as to
available actions to Increase oxygen transfer efficiency.
e. The level of the aeration basin was checked and adjusted to the maximum operational
elevation achieving a 19 inch disc submergence elevation to maximize oxygen transfer
efficiency for the existing disc aerators.
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2. A review of the plant design and current loading determined the following:
Design Parameter
Flow
Influent BOD5
Influent NH3-N
Raq'd Oxygen `
Standard Oxygen
Transfer Rate (SOTR)
Actual Oxygen Transfer
(FOTR)
Original Plant Design
0.75 mgd
250 mg/l
20 mgll
103 lbslhr
166 Ibs/hr
84 Orbal Discs
51 rpm & 20" sub
103 Ibslhr "
2006 Plant Upgrade
0.975 mgd
250 mg/I
20 mg/I
134 Ibs/hr
210 Ibs/hr
84 Orbal Discs @
55 rpm & 20' sub.
123 Ibslhr "
Current Condition
0.62 mgd
391 mg/l
35 mg/l
137 Ibs/hr
210 Ibs/hr
84 Orbal Discs @
55 rpm & 19" sub
118 Ibs/hr "
` Oxygen requirement is based upon 1.21 Ibs oxygen per pound of GODS and 4.6 Ibs of
oxygen per pound of ammonia nitrogen.
SOTR = Oxygen Transfer @ Standard Condition and Temperature
FOTR = Oxygen Transfer @ Field Transfer Elevation and Temperature (Alpha = 0.85,
Beta = 0.95, Theata = 1.024, Temperature = 23 C and minimum oxygen in basin = 2.0)
Oxygen available does not Include recovered oxygen in nitrification reaction in Channel 1.
Conclusion: There is insufficient oxygen transfer capacity in the existing Envirex Orbal disc
aeration system to meet the current oxygen transfer needs under the elevated BOD5 and
ammonia nitrogen loadings,
3. Aeration Industries Inc. and Aeromix Systems Inc. have been contacted requesting
proposals for floating directional aerators to be provided on a rental basis for Immediate
Installation in the oxidation ditch to provide supplemental aeration. Equipment proposals
are now being received and evaluated.
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Beverly Eaves Perdu
Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
e Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
September 25, 2009
STEPHEN A GILBERT
LINCOLN COUNTY
115 W MAIN ST
LINCOLNTON NC 28092
S E P 3 0 2009
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Forney Creek WWTP
Permit Number: NCO074012
Case Number: LV-2008-0365
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 023337 in the amount of $1,090.40 received from you
dated September 21, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
August 12, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7003 0500 0002 6819 4023
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, P.E., Public Works Director
County of Lincoln
115 Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092 - r
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
NPDES Permit Number NCO074012
Lincoln County — Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Case Number LV-2008-00365
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
I have considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in accordance with
G.S. 143-215.6A(f) and have decided to modify the initial civil penalty assessment of $3,340.40 to the
total amount of $1,090.40.
If you choose to pay the modified penalty, send payment to me at the letterhead address within thirty
(30) days of receipt of this letter. Please make your check payable to the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR).
If payment is not received within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, in accordance with N.C.G.S. §
143-215.6A(f), your request for remission of the civil penalty (with supporting documents) and my
recommendation (with supporting documentation) will be delivered to the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission's (EMC) Committee On Civil Penalty Remissions
(Committee) for final agency decision.
If you desire to make an oral presentation to the Committee on why your request for remission meets
one or more of the five statutory factors you were asked to address, you must complete and return the
attached form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. Please mail the completed form to the
attention of Bob Sledge at the following address:
Point Source Branch
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One L, 1
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NOIe�1CilI'011ila
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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 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 in this matter. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact
Bob Sledge at [phone].
Sin l ly,
oleen H. ullins
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DWQ - CIVIL ASSESSMENT REMISSION FACTORS CONSIDERATION
Case Number: LV-2008-0365 Region: Mooresville County: Lincoln
Assessed Entity: Lincoln Co. — Forney Creek WWTP Permit: NCO074012
❑ (a) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to the
detriment of the petitioner:
® (b) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation:
The facility states that as soon as violations were noted in effluent discharges, it immediately began
troubleshooting the problem, increased operational testing and called in a consulting engineer. It was
discovered the WWTP lacked adequate dissolved oxygen to process current levels of ammonia entering
the plant. The facility kept the MRO apprised of its investigation and findings and quickly moved to
install additional aeration equipment once the deficiency was identified.
Information provided by the facility indicates that it responded promptly to these violations without first
being prompted by DWQ enforcement action. Situation resolved by the end of June 2008.
❑ (c) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident:
❑ (d) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations:
❑ (e) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions:
DECISION (Check One)
Request Denied ❑
Full Remission El Retain Enforcement Costs? Yes ❑ No ❑
Partial Remission Lld °W% (Enter Amount)
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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O C Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Qualit
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October 21, 2008
OCT 2 2 2008
Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, P.E., Public Works Director
County of Lincoln [ ,„ btiN lwi .
115 Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092 DWQ-Surface Water FrG►Ci'►inn
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
Lincoln County — Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO074012
Case Number LV-2008-0365
Lincoln County .
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
This letter is to acknowledge your request for remission of the civil penalty levied against the subject
facility. Your request will be scheduled for review by the Director and you will be notified of the result.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Bo Sledge, Environmental Specialist
Point Source Branch
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FORNEY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, 7533 SOUTH LITTLE EGYPr ROAD, STANLEY, NC 28164
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
October 17, 2008
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center 512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina Raleigh, NC 27604 919-807-6300
SUBJECT: Request for Remission of Notice of Violation Case # LV-2008-0365
Dear Sir:
This is to request remission of the civil penalty noted in the above -captioned Notice of Violation. I am making
this request due to the fact that the noted violations were a continuation of the events that began in May 2008.
The May violations were noted in your Case # LV-2008-335 and our actions in response to the problem were
noted in our written remission request to you dated October 9, 2008, copy attached. As stated in that letter,
continuing environmental damage was abated as quickly as possible by the following actions:
- Immediately initiated trouble shooting of plant processes that may have caused ammonia reduction to
decrease.
- Increasing operational testing to discover why problem was occurring.
- Enlisted consultation from Bob Froneberger, P.E. Project Manager with W.K. Dickson Engineers of
Charlotte. They confirmed our earlier calculations that the plant was lacking adequate dissolved oxygen to
process current levels of influent ammonia. Copies of his reports are attached.
- Informed Donna Hood, of the Mooresville Regional Office, of temporary plant changes to solve problem.
- Upon discovering root of problem all possible steps were made to obtain and install additional aeration
equipment.
- The additional aeration equipment provided the solution to the ammonia reduction problem.
The period of time for the violation did extend over two reporting periods. However, since the dissolved oxygen
level was increased by additional aerators, no further incidents of non-compliance have occurred. We feel that
the problem was addressed as quickly as possible, resulting in minimal environmental damage
We appreciate your consideration of this request. ((�
Sincerely, E
OCT 2 0 2008
Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS
Public Works Director
DENR - WATER QUALITY
Att: Copy of Remission Request, w/attachments, dated October 9, 2008 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
Waiver Form
Justification Form

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
EAST LINCOLN COUNTY ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
WATERISEWER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO. NCO074012 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0365
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $ 3340.40 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated October 8, 2008, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0365
Assessed Party: East Lincoln County Water Sewer District
County: Lincoln County
Permit Number: NCO074012
Amount Assessed: $3340.40
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver ofRizht to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation offacts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 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: (use additional pages as necessary)

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Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
October 27, 2008
MEMORANDUM:
FROM: John LesleS,,
T0. Bob Sledg e
THROUGH: Marcia Allocd-�
Rob Krebs /-k'
SUBJECT: Request for Remission
Lincoln County Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Case No.LV-2008-0365
Lincoln County
MRO staff has reviewed the subject request for remission, the same rationale for this
request holds for the prior remission request (Case No. LV-2008-0335). The violator does not
dispute the violations, but, is seeking remission claiming that the violator promptly abated
continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation. Permit excursions of ammonia
nitrogen occurred in May and June 2008. Based on the data submitted with the report it
appears the WWTP was upgraded in 2006 but the aeration system was not sufficiently
upgraded to properly treat the wastewater at concentrations that were actually coming into the
facility (specific data for the WWTP was not used in calculating the oxygen requirements). This
office does not recommend remission of the penalty.

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
October 8, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 70071490 0004 4510 0561
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS
Director of Public Utilities
Lincoln County
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143 -215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
East Lincoln County WS District Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Case No. LV-2008-0365
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $3340.40 ($3,250.00 civil penalty + $90.40 enforcement costs) against East Lincoln County
Water/Sewer District.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self -monitoring data reported for June, 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0074012. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that East Lincoln County
Water/Sewer District violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No.
NCO074012 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums
established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against East Lincoln County Water/Sewer District:
Mailing Address Phone [phone] Location
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Mooresville, NC 28115 Mooresville, North Carolina
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$ 250.00 For _1_ of the three violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0074012, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for BOD.
$ 1000.00 For _4_ of the four violations of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0074012, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for ammonia nitrogen.
$ 1000.00 For _1_ of the one violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0074012, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for BOD.
1000.00 For _1_ of the one violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0074012, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for ammonia nitrogen.
$ 3250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 90.40 Enforcement costs.
$ 3340.40 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and

F:
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
1'
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 14313-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.

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

Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the
petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing_ nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems and you anticipate remedial construction activities then
you may wish to consider applyingfor or a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
ate) Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0365
Outfall
Date
Parameter
Reported Value
Permit Limit
001
6/7/08
BOD
*29.3 mg/1
19.5 mg/l (weekly average)
001
6/14/08
BOD
22.0 mg/1
19.5 mg/l (weekly average)
001
6/21/08
BOD
20.6 mg/l
19.5 mg/l (weekly average)
001
6/2008
BOD
*21.4 mg/1
13.0 mg/l (monthly average)
001
6/7/08
NH3N
*5.57 mg/1
3.9 mg/l (weekly average)
001
6/14/08
NH3N
* 11.33 mg/l
3.9 mg/l (weekly average)
001
6/21/08
NH3N
*14.48 mg/l
3.9 mg/l (weekly average)
001
6/28/08
NH3N
11/57 mg/l
3.9 mg/l (weekly average)
001
6/2008
NH3N
10.82 mg/l
1.3 mg/l (monthly average)
NH3N = ammonia nitrogen
* Denotes civil penalty assessment

F:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
EAST LINCOLN COUNTY ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
WATER/SEWER DISTRICT
PERMIT NO. NCO074012 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0365
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $ 3340.40 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated October 8, 2008, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative
hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0365
Assessed Party: East Lincoln County Water Sewer District
County: Lincoln County
Permit Number: NC0074012
Amount Assessed: $3340.40
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts "
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G. S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were
wrongfully pplied 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 M previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent ,payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: East Lincoln County Water Sewer District
Facility: Forney Creek WWTP
County: Lincoln
Case Number: LV-2008-0365
Permit Number: NCO074012
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented; however, the severity and duration of the violations would predict
adverse impacts on the receiving stream. BOD discharged in excess of permitted weekly and
monthly average limits would reduce the available amount of oxygen in the receiving stream.
Ammonia nitrogen in excess of permitted weekly and monthly average limits would lead to toxic
impacts on aquatic life and nutrient enrichment in the receiving stream.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violations were consistent through the months of May and June 2008.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Groundwater and air quality are not expected to be adversely impacted. Surface waters are likely
to impacted by the discharge. Lower dissolved oxygen concentrations in the receiving stream
would stress aquatic life, nutrient enrichment would cause algeal blooms, and ammonia nitrogen is
toxic to aquatic life.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
A specific monetary amount is unknown. Money may have been saved by failure to adequately
operate the facility.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful nor intentional.

7)
8)
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
Case Number
Description
LV-2008-0335
$1340.40 ammonia nitrogen limit violations case open.
The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Staff preparation of enforcement package: 1 Hour $37.31
SWP Regional Supervisor review: 1 Hour $38.09
Clerical Support: $15.00
1° f 0
Date
Total: $90.40
RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Permit: % MRs Between: 6-2008 and 6-2008 Region: Mooresville
Facility Name: % Param Name: % County: %
Major Minor: %
Report Date: 10/06/08 Page: 17 of 27
Violation Category: Limit Violation Program Category: NPDES WW
Subbasin: % Violation Action: %
PERMIT: NCO074012 FACILITY: Lincoln County - Forney Creek WWTP COUNTY: Lincoln REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
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DATE
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VALUE VIOLATION TYPE
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06 -2008
001
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BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C)
06/07/08
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19.5
29.3 Weekly Average Exceeded
None
06 -2008
001
Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C)
06/14/08
3 X week
mg/I
19.5
22.03 1107D Weekly Average Exceeded
None
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06 -2008
001
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06/21/08
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06 -2008
001
Effluent
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06/30/08
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06 -2008
001
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3.9
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06 -2008
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06/14/08
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001
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FACILITY: Kinder Morgan Southeast
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COUNTY: Mecklenburg REGION: Mooresville
- Charlotte Terminal
2
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL / VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
06 -2008 002 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru 06/30/08 Once per discharg mgd 0.057 0.1051 Monthly Average Exceeded None
treatment plant

A
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 25, 2009
BARRY MCKINNON
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
LINCOLN COUNTY
115 W MAIN ST
LINCOLNTON NC 28092
S E P 3 0 2009
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Forney Creek WWTP
Permit Number: NCO074012
Case Number: LV-2009-0291
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. McKinnon:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 023335 in the amount of $1,585.30 received from you
dated September 21, 2009. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject
facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this
Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398.
cc: Central Files
IP'DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor r
1617 Mail Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Ralegh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org � �j�ll���lli//_ „
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Governor
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
August 13, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 70071490 0004 4510 3043
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Mr. Barry L. McKinnon
Interim Public Works Director
County of Lincoln
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28098
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Case No. LV-2009-0291
Dear Mr. McKinnon:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1585.30
($1500.00 civil penalty + $85.30 enforcement costs) against Lincoln County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self -monitoring
data reported for April 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge
limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0074012. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Lincoln County violated the terms,
conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-
215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance
with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the
Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor for the
Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Lincoln County:
Mooresville Reeional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One
Phone: [phone] \ Fax: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org . Xatllt-ally
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$5 00.00 For _2_ of the two (2) violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0074012, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit weekly average
effluent limit for ammonia nitrogen.
S 1000.00 For _1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC00740, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average
effluent limit for ammonia nitrogen.
$ 1500.00
S 85.30
S 1585.30
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;'
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:

I
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such
a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that
establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of
Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be
approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence
and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details'regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of
the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver of Right to an
Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed
"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of
Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received

in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of '
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition
must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed — provided
the original and one copy of the document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced
by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney
General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or
maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider
applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment or a
Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at
704/663-1699.
(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2009-0291
Outfall
Date
Parameter
001
4/3/09
ammonia nitrogen
001
4/10/09
ammonia nitrogen
001
4/2009
Ammonia nitrogen
* Denotes civil penalty assessment
Reported Value
* 14.8 mg/l
* 15.3 3 mg/l
*5.54 mg/l
Permit Limit
3.9 mg/l
3.9 mg/1
1.3 mg/l

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
LINCOLN COUNTY
PERMIT NO. NC0074012
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2009-0291
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $ 1585.30 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment
document of the Division of Water Quality dated August 13, 2009, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission
of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and
does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands
that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the
Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of
a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
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TELEPHONE
. BY
2009

IF
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0291
Assessed Party: Lincoln County
County: Lincoln
Permit Number: NCO074012
Amount Assessed: $1585.30
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 Hearin, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission
of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary
for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for
remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of
the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only
when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to
your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor
applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully
.applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment
document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e.,
explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was
unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penaltywill prevent_ payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions
(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to
achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

Violator:
Facility:
County:
Case Number:
Permit Number:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QtiALITY
Lincoln County
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln
LV-2009-0291
NC0074012
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented; however, ammonia nitrogen in excess of permit limits would be
predicted to cause toxic impacts to aquatic life downstream of the facility. Ammonia nitrogen will also
cause a reduction in dissolved oxygen and lead to nutrient enrichment of the stream.
The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violations occurred in month of April 2009. Weekly average ammonia nitrogen concentrations
exceeded the permit limit by 279% the week of April 3, 2009 and by 293% the week of April 10, 2009.
The monthly average limit was exceeded by 326%.
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No effect is expected on air quality or groundwater. Surface waters were most likely impacted by the
discharge. Ammonia nitrogen is toxic to aquatic life, lowers available dissolved oxygen in the receiving
stream, and causes nutrient enrichment and subsequent eutrophication.
The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money appears to have saved by the noncompliance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful nor intentional.

7)
8)
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
Case Number
Description
Land application permit WQ0016922 assessed $6594.00 by APS, remission
PC-2009-0060
request acknowledged 7/8/09 case open
LV-2009-0204
Violations reported in 3/09 assessed $1085.30 paid/case closed 8/3/09
Violations reported in 6/08, remitted from $3340.40 to $1090.40 8/12/09,
LV-2008-0365
case open.
Violations reported in 5/08, remitted from $1340.40 to 1090.40 8/12/09,
LV-2008-0335
case open
Date
The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Staff preparation of enforcement package: 1 hour at $32.21/hour
SWP Regional Supervisor review:
Clerical Support:
Total:
1 hour at $38.09/hour
1 hour at $15.00/hour
$85.30
Iz R
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RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Permit: % MRs Between: 4-2009 and 4-2009 Region: Mooresville
Facility Name: % Param Name: % County: %
Major Minor: %
PERMIT: NCO074012 FACILITY: Lincoln County - Forney Creek WWTP
Report Date: 08/03/09 Page: 16 of 24
Violation Category: Limit Violation Program Category: NPDES VAVV
Subbasin: % Violation Action: %
COUNTY: Lincoln
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
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Allocco, Marcia
From:
Weeden, Jovonah
Sent:
Tuesday, August 04, 2009 8:12 AM
To:
Krebs, Rob
Cc:
Allocco, Marcia
Subject:
Civil Penalties
Rob
The following civil penalty(ies) have been paid and closed out for your region Yesterday:
Case #:
LM-2009-0031
Permit#:
NCO076066
Closed Date:
08/03/2009
Facility:
Long Creek WWTP
Check#:
061289
Amount:
$1,035.30
Case #:
DV-2009-0020
Permit#:
WQCS00190
Closed Date:
08/03/2009
Facility:
Oakboro Collection System
Check*
2177
Amount:
$1,096.35
Case #:
LM-2009-0033
Pernlit#:
NCO047091
Closed Date:
08/03/2009
Facility:
Silver Maples Community
Check#:
000593
Amount:
$383.64
Case #:
LR-2009-0007
Permit#:
NC005:1918
Closed Date:
LR-2009-0007
Facility:
Cleveland County WTP
Check#:
43403
Amount:
$1,100.00
Case ##:
LV-2009-0204
Pennit#:
NCO074012
Closed Date:
08/03/2009
Facility:
Forney Creek `N WTP
Check#:
023064
Amount:
$1,085.30
1

NCDNR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
June 30, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 70071490 0004 4510 2367
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Barry L. McKinnon
Interim Public Works Director
County of Lincoln
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28098
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County Middle Forney Creek WWTP
• Lincoln County
Case No. LV-2009-0204
Dear Mr. McKinnon:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1085.30
($1000.00 civil penalty + $85.30 enforcement costs) against Lincoln County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self -monitoring
data reported for March 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge
limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0074012. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Lincoln County violated the terms,
conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-
215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance
with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the
Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor for the
Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Lincoln County:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One
Phone: [phone] \ Fax: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Intemet:*www.ncwaterquality.org �/W=17!!11
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10%Post Consumer paper

$ 0 For _1_ of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0074012, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit weekly average
effluent limit for ammonia nitrogen.
$ 1000.00 For _1_ of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No. NC0074012, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average
effluent limit for ammonia nitrogen.
$ 1000.00
$ 85.30
$ 1085.30
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of.
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
N•

IF
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed..
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Because a remission request forecloses &Y e option of an administrative hearing, such
a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that
establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of
Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be
approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence
and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of
the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver of Right to an
Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed
"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of
Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings

within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received
in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition
must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed — provided
the original and one copy of the document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced
by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney
General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or
maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider
applyingfor or a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment or a
Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water Oualitv Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at
704/663-1699.
4/301491
(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
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Date
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03/21-28/09
001
03/2009
ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2009-0204
Parameter
ammonia nitrogen
ammonia nitrogen
* Denotes civil 'penalty assessment
Reported Value
10.07 mg/l
* 5.19 mg/l
Permit Limit
9.6 mg/1
3.2 mg/l

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
N THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
LINCOLN COUNTY
PERMIT NO. NCO074012
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2009-0204
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1085.30 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment
document of the Division of Water Quality dated June 30, 2009, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of
the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does
stipulate that the facts are as alleged iri the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all
evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the
Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of
a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of 32009
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0204
Assessed Party: Lincoln County
County: Lincoln
Permit Number: NC0074012
Amount Assessed: $1085.30
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For
Remission, Waiver of Ri,Qht to an Administrative Hearing,, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission
of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary
for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for
remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of
the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only
when one or more of the following. five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to
your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor
applies (attach additional pages as needed).
_ (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment
document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e.,
explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was
unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
_ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions
(i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to
achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

Violator:
Facility:
County:
Case Number:
Permit Number:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Lincoln County
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln
LV-2009-0204
NCO074012
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented; however, ammonia nitrogen in excess of the stipulated permit limits
would be likely to cause toxic impacts on the receiving stream. In addition, a decrease in downstream
dissolved oxygen may also result.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The facility continued to have problems recovering from a loss of biomass in the treatment system from
mid -March to mid -April 2009.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
No impact on ground water or air quality are expected. Toxic impacts could be predicted due to
ammonia toxicity in the receiving stream as well as lowered dissolved oxygen levels.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money appears to have been saved by the noncompliance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful nor intentional.

7)
8)
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
Case Number
Description
LV-2009-0335
5108 ammonia nitrogen, assessed $1340.40 case open
LV-2009-0365
6/08 ammonia nitrogen and BOD, assessed $3340.40 case open
The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Staff preparation of enforcement package: 1 hour at $32.21/hour
SWP Regional Supervisor review:
Clerical Support:
Total:
6/3,01oY
Date
1 hour at $38.09/hour
1 hour at $15.00/hour
$85.30
RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Report Date: 06/29/09
Page: 11 of 19
Permit: %
MRs Between: 3-2009 and 3-2009 Region: Mooresville
Violation Category: Limit
Violation Program Category: NPDES WW
Facility Name: %
Param Name: So
County: %
Subbasin: %
Violation Action:
Major Minor: %
PERMIT: NCO072621
FACILITY: Fa Be Enterprises Inc - Fa -Be Enterprises
COUNTY: Lincoln
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
03 -2009 001 Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) 03/11/09
Weekly
mg/I
45 58
Daily Maximum Exceeded
None
03 -2009 001 Effluent
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) 03/31/09
Weekly
mg/I
30 44
Monthly Average Exceeded
None
03 -2009 001 Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual 03/24/09
2 X week
ug/I
28 29
Daily Maximum Exceeded
No Action, BPJ
03 -2009 001 Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended 03/31/09
Weekly
mg/I
30 32.93
Monthly Average Exceeded
None
PERMIT: NCO074012
FACILITY: Lincoln County - Forney Creek WWTP
COUNTY: Lincoln
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
LV/ -SP09-
()Zb4
MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION ACTION
03 -2009 001 Effluent
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 03/28/09
3 X week
mg/I
n��
9.6 10.07 /n Weekly Average Exceeded
None D
bZlo
CIO
CIO
03 -2009 001 Effluent
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 03/31/09
3 X week
mg/I
3.2 5.19
Monthly Average Exceeded
None
$ PsS.30

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�0:.� COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
CABO~� FORNEY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, 7533 SOUTH LITTPF,,
PT ROADSTANLEY, NC 28164
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ^ 4 V1
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PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
January 29, 2009
NCDENR — Mooresville
610 East Center Avenue
Mooresville, NC 28115
Attn: Marcia Allocco
Subject: Response to Inspection Report, Middle Forney Creek WWTP, Permit No. NCO074012
Dear Ms. Allocco:
v, ..on
This is a response to the Influent Sampling Section of the Evaluation Inspection Report recently
filed by Ms. Donna Hood for the subject facility. Ms. Hood found the sampler set for time
dependent composite sampling, which is not the proper setting. This occurred when the facility
experienced a temporary power outage at the head works, and when the power was restored, the
sampler resumed operation in a default setting for time composite sampling. In order to prevent
this from occurring in the future, I have instructed the operator to confirm that the sampler is set for
flow proportional sampling each time the equipment is started up.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS
Public Works Director
C: Lawson D. Starnes, ORC, Forney Creek WWTP

COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
115 WEST MAIN STREET, 2"o FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCONTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
Lincoln County Sewer System — Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Annual Performance Report
January 01, 2008 thru December 31, 2008
I. General Information:
Facility/System Name: Middle Forney Creek WWTP RFCFIVED
Responsible Entity: Lincoln County
Permittee: Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS - Director MAR 1 2 2009
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
Operator Responsible in Charge: Lawson D. Starnes
7533 S. Little Egypt Rd. Stanley, N.C. 28164 DYns.: * f,•�. �,Pro#adion
[phone]
Applicable Permits:
Wastewater Treatment System Description:
Middle Forney creek is a 0.975 MGD facility with the following componentsR E (AO;"6E IVE D
• Influent pump station with dual pumps
• Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow recorder
• Manual bypass screen
• Aerated grit removal basin
• Oxidation ditch with 3 channels
• Dual final clarifiers
• Triple chlorine contact chambers D E N R ���AT R n UALITY
• Gas dechlorination
• Cascade post aeration POINT SOURCE BRANCH
• Return sludge pumping station with dual pumps
• Aerobic sludge digester
• Gravity sludge thickener
• Sludge holding tank
This facility discharges into Forney Creek, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin
1I. Performance:
Forney Creek WWTP had two Notice of Violations for the year of 2008
1. May 2008 Case NO. LV-2008-0335
Over the monthly average limit for ammonia nitrogen
2. June 2008 Case NO. LV-2008-0365
Over the monthly average limit for ammonia nitrogen
Corrective Action: Additional aeration equipment was added to provide the solution to the ammonia reduction problem.
III. Notification:
This report is available to all the residents of the county and to customers of the Lincoln County Sewer System and can be obtained at the
following locations:
1. Lincoln County Public Works
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
2. Lincoln County Water Treatment Plant
7674 Tree Farm Road
Denver, N.C. 28037
[phone] Page I of 2

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COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
�00 �«.� `fir 115 WEST MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCONTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
TH CARo�
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
3. Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Stanley, N.C. 28164
[phone]
4. Florence Soule Shanklin
Branch Library
7937 Fairfield Forest Road
Denver, NC 28037
[phone]
5. Charles R. Jonas Library
306 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
6. West Lincoln Branch Library
5545 West Hwy 27
Vale, N.C. 28168
[phone]
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 Lincoln County Sewer System and that those users have been notified of its availability.
Date:
Lawson D.Stames ORC
Forney Creek W WTP
7533 S. Little Egypt Rd.
Stanley, NC 28164
[phone]
Page 2 of 2

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources lll�i�
September 9, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 70071490 0004 4510 0295
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert
Director of Public Utilities
Lincoln County
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28098
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Case No. LV-2008-0335
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1340.40 ($1250.00 civil penalty + $90.40 enforcement costs) against East Lincoln County
Water and Sewer District (East Lincoln County WSD).
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
self -monitoring data reported for May 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0074012. The violations
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that East Lincoln County WSD
violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 and North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment
A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against East Lincoln County WSD:
Mailing Address Phone [phone] Location ,One
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Fax [phone] East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1�,�thCaro ina
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Mooresville, NC 28115 Mooresville, North Carolina
Internet: www.newaterouality.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper

$ 250.00 For _1_ of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0074012, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit weekly average effluent limit
for ammonia nitrogen.
$ 1000.00 For _1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0074012, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for ammonia nitrogen.
$ 1250.00
$ 90.40
$ 1340.40
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:

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Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for
such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the
penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting
whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted,
and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors
shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282. 1 (b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the
remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your
remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider
information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the
Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough
statement in support of your request for remission.

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

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Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,
as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil
action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after
the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to
operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then
you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions
about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water
Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699.
9 A Loi
(bate)
ATTACHMENTS
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
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Date
001
5/24-30/08
001
5/2008
ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2008-0335
Parameter
ammonia nitrogen
ammonia nitrogen
* Denotes civil penalty assessment
Reported Value
*8.0 mg/
*2.5 mg/l
Permit Limit
3.9 mg/l (weekly average)
1.3 mg/1(monthly average)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
EAST LINCOLN COUNTY ) STIPULATION OF FACT
WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT )
PERMIT NO. NCO074012 )
FILE NO. LV-2008-0335
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1340.40 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 9, 2008, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in
support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of
Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support
of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 2008
BY
ADDRESS

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0335
Assessed Party: East Lincoln County WSD
County: Lincoln
Permit Number: NC0074012
Amount Assessed: $1340.40
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver ofRipht to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation o Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G. S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i. e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the
activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Violator: East Lincoln County WSD
Facility: Forney Creek WWTP
County: Lincoln
Case Number: LV-2008-0335
Permit Number: NCO074012
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented; however, ammonia nitrogen in excess of the permitted effluent
limits could result in toxic impacts to aquatic life, lowered dissolved oxygen concentrations, and
nutrient enrichment in the receiving stream.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violations occurred during May 2008 due to insufficient aeration at the WWTP. A proposal
to increase aeration at the facility was not made by W.K. Dickson Engineering until June 27, 2008.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Ground water and air quality are not expected to be impacted by the violations. Surface waters are
likely to impacted by nutrient enrichment, lowered dissolved oxygen availablity, and ammonia
toxicity.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
No money appears to have been saved by the noncompliance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful nor intentional.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
No enforcement cases have been taken against the violator in the previous 12 months.

8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Staff preparation of enforcement package: 1 Hour $37.31
SWP Regional Supervisor review: 1 Hour $38.09
Clerical Support: $15.00
7 oY
Date
Total: $90.40
, I/ Iv,
RO Supervisor
Division of Water Quality

MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Report Date: 09/03/08 Page: 19 of 25
Permit: %
MRs Between: 5-2008 and 5-2008 Region: Mooresville
Violation Category: Limit Violation Program Category: NPDES WW
Facility Name: %
Param Name: % County: %
Subbasin: %
Violation Action: %
Major Minor: %
PERMIT: NCO086592
FACILITY: Carolina Water Service Inc Of NC - The Point / Well 1 WTP
COUNTY: Iredell
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
05 -2008 001 Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual 05/21/08 2 X month
ug/I
17 27
Daily Maximum Exceeded None
PERMIT: NCO086606
FACILITY: Carolina Water Service Inc Of NC - The Harbour - Well #4
COUNTY: Iredell
REGION: Mooresville
WTP
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
05 -2008 001 Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual 05/21/08 2 X month
ug/I
17 32
Daily Maximum Exceeded None
PERMIT: NCO074012
FACILITY: Lincoln County - Forney Creek WWTP
COUNTY: Lincoln
REGION: Mooresville
Limit Violation
G-V - Z vv !� - 03 3 S
MONITORING OUTFALL /
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
REPORT PPI LOCATION
PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT VALUE
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total
�/
y'470 100c"
05 -2008 001 Effluent
(as 05/31/08 3 X week
mg/I
1.3 2.52
Monthly Average Exceeded None ' 00
05 -2008 001 Effluent
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 05/31/08 3 X week
mg/I
IOSj
3.9 8
Weekly Average Exceeded None ZSD. op

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary dk"
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen Sullins. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 21, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4505 9791
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert
Public Utilities Director
Lincoln County
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28098
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2008-LV-0184
Lincoln County Forney Creek W WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
A review of the December 2007 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation
of the following parameter:
Pipe Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
001 pH 5.88 s.u. 6.0 - 9.0 s.u. (daily min -max)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the
violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent. You may contact Mr. John Lesley of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at
704/663-1699.
Sincerely,
t< /�44--
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
Lincoln County Health Dept.
NAam` Carolina
wrally
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-16" Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

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COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
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1 1 5 WEST MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF THE WASTEWATER
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT OF LINCOLN COUNTY SEWER
SYSTEM
House Bill 1160, which the General Assembly enacted in July 1999, requires that municipalities,
animal operations, industries and others who operate waste handling systems provide a
summarized annual report to its customers and to the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources on the performance of the wastewater treatment plant and the collections system over
the past twelve months.
In accordance with this regulation, the Lincoln County Sewer System is pleased to provide
copies of the Annual Performance Report for review by the public at the following locations:
1. Lincoln County Public Works
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092 K
[phone] ,
2. Lincoln County Water Treatment Plant,iuD
7674 Tree Farm Road
Denver, NC 28037
[phone]
3. Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Stanley, NC 28164
[phone]
4. Florence Soule Shanklin Branch Library
7937 Fairfield Forest Road
Denver, NC 28037
[phone]
5. Charles R. Jonas Library
306 West Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
[phone]
6. West Lincoln Branch Library
5545 West Hwy 27
Vale, NC 28168
[phone]
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For further information please contact Lincoln County Public Works at [phone].

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115 WEST MAIN STREET, 2 FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCONTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
Lincoln County Sewer System — Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Annual Performance Report
January 01, 2007 thru December 31, 2007
L General Information:
Facility/System Name: Middle Forney Creek W WTP
Responsible Entity: Lincoln County
Permittee: Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS - Director
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
Operator Responsible in Charge: Lawson D. Starnes
7533 S. Little Egypt Rd.
Stanley, N C. 28164
[phone]
Applicable Permits: NCO074012
Wastewater Treatment System Description:
Middle Forney creek is a 0.975 MGD facility with the following components:
• Influent pump station with dual pumps
• Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow recorder
• Manual bypass screen
• Aerated grit removal basin
• Oxidation ditch with 3 channels
• Dual final clarifiers
• Triple chlorine contact chambers
• Gas dechlorination
• Cascade post aeration
• Return sludge pumping station with dual pumps
• Aerobic sludge digester
• Gravity sludge thickener
• Sludge holding tank
This facility discharges into Forney Creek, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin
H. Performance:
Forney Creek W WTP operated within the limits of the permit for the year of 2007
Ill. Notification:
This report is available to all the residents of the county and to customers of the Lincoln County Sewer System and can be obtained at the
following locations:
Lincoln County Public Works
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
Lincoln County Water Treatment Plant
7674 Tree Farm Road
Denver. N.C. 28037
[phone]
Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Stanley. N.C. 28164
[phone]
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Lod `2r 115 WEST MAIN STREET, 2N" FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCONTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
4. Florence Soule Shanklin
Branch Library
7937 Fairfield Forest Road
Denver, NC 28037
[phone]
5. Charles R. Jonas Library
306 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
6. West Lincoln Branch Library
5545 West Hwy 27
Vale, N.C. 28168
[phone]
IV. Certification:
1 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 Lincoln County Sewer System and that those users have been notified of its availability.
Lawson D.Stames ORC
Forney Creek W WTP
7533 S. Little Egypt Rd.
Stanley, NC 28164
[phone]
Date:
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COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
1 1 5 WEST MAIN STREET, 2"o FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCONTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
cA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
Lincoln County Collections System
Annual Performance Report
January 01, 2007 thru December 31, 2007
I. General Information:
Facility/System Name: Lincoln County Sewer System
Responsible Entity: Lincoln County
Permittee: Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS - Director
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
Operator Responsible in Charge: Olan C. Henderson, Utility Operations Superintendent
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone] ) �p
Applicable Permits: WQCS00149-�7Gv�l s�p���
Wastewater Collections System Description:
The Lincoln County Collections System consists of approximately 11,180 linear feet of 24" gravity sanitary sewer lines; 6,540 linear feet of
18" gravity sanitary sewer lines; 974 linear feet of 15" gravity sewer lines; 8,810 linear feet of 8" gravity sanitary sewer lines; 15,784 linear feet of 6"
force main; 1,833 linear feet of 4" low pressure sewer lines; 17,423 linear feet of 3" low pressure sewer lines; 34,204 linear feet of 2.5" low pressure
sewer lines; 12,254 linear feet of 2" low pressure sewer lines and 31 sewer pump stations serving approximately 3,513 customers.
The low pressure sewer system utilizes individually owned grinder pumps and small diameter pressure lines to collect and convey sewage to the
gravity sewer system. Flows from the low pressure and gravity sewer systems are collected at the 31 strategically placed sewer pump stations and
pumped via the force mains to the outfall gravity sewer system to be deposited at the Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit
#NC0074012) at 7533 South Little Egypt Road.
II. Performance:
The Lincoln County Collections System had no reportable sanitary sewer overflows.
III. Notification:
This report is available to all the residents of the County and to the customers of the Lincoln County Collections System and can be obtained at
the following locations:
Lincoln County Public Works
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
2. Lincoln County Water Treatment Plant
7674 Tree Farm Road
Denver, N.C. 28037
[phone]

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COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
1 1 5 WEST MAIN STREET, 2No FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCONTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX[phone]
Lincoln County Collections System
Annual Performance Report
January 01, 2007 thru December 31, 2007
(Page 2)
3. Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Stanley, N.C. 28164
[phone]
4. Florence Soule Shanklin
Branch Library
7937 Fairfield Forest Road
Denver, N.C. 28037
[phone]
5. Charles R. Jonas Library
306 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
6. West Lincoln Branch Library
5545 West Hwy 27
Vale, N.C. 28168
[phone]
III. 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 Lincoln County Collections System and that those users have been notified of its availability.
0—K C '4Q�::D Date:
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Olan C. Henderson - ORC
Utility Operations Superintendent
Lincoln County Public Works

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WDICKSON
community infrastructure consultants
Ms. Donna Hood
NCDENR — Mooresville Office
610 East Center Ave — Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Re: Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
WKD Project # 80289.00.CL
Dear Ms. Hood:
RECE,IVED
J U L 2 3 2008
NC DENR MRO
DWQ_Surtaoe water Protedon
Per our telephone conversation of June 25, 2008, WK Dickson & Co., Inc. (WKD) was
retained by Lincoln County to assist in an evaluation of NPDES permit excursions for
ammonia nitrogen experienced in May and June, 2008 at the Middle Forney Creek WWTP.
Actions taken in an effort to evaluate and correct this problem are summarized as follows:
Immediate Operational Actions:
a. Sludge wasting and recycle rates were reviewed and adjusted in an attempt to
maintain sludge age at 10 day or below.
b. Oxidation ditch pH levels were confirmed to be above 7.0 and samples of plant
effluent were checked to determine that sufficient alkalinity was present for the
nitrification reaction to be maintained.
c. Dissolved oxygen levels in the ditch were determined to typically be 0.01 mg/I in
outer channel, 0.09 mg/I in middle channel and 0.82 mg/1 in inner channel indicative
of inadequate oxygen transfer capacity.
d. The Envirex "Orbal" disc aeration system process technical representative was
contacted to review the low dissolved oxygen conditions. The representative also
came to the site on July 16, 2008 to further evaluate the low dissolved oxygen level
and provide recommendations for increasing the oxygen transfer capacity of the
existing aeration equipment.
e. The operating level of the aeration basin was checked and adjustments attempted to
optimize disc submergence to maximize oxygen transfer efficiency for the existing
disc aerators.
2. A review of the plant design and current loading determined the following:
Design Parameter
Flow
Influent BOD5
Influent NH3-N
Req'd Oxygen
616 Colonnade Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.wkdickson.com
Original Plant
Design
0.75 mgd
250 mg/I
20 mg/I
103 Ibs/h r
2006 Plant
Upgrade Design
0.975 mgd
250 mg/I
20 mg/I
134 Ibs/hr
Current Operational
Condition
0.62 mgd
391 mg/I
35 mg/I
13 7 Ibs/h r
Transportation . Water Resources . Urban Development . Geomatics

Design
Parameter
Standard Oxygen
Transfer Rate (SOTR)
Field Oxygen Transfer
(FOTR)
Original Plant
Design
166 1 bs/hr
84 Orbal Discs
51 rpm & 20" sub.
103 Ibs/hr **
2006 Plant
Upgrade Design
210 Ibs/hr
84 Orbal Discs @
55 rpm & 20" sub.
123 lbs/hr * *
Current Operational
Condition
210 Ibs/hr
84 Orbal Discs @
55 rpm & 19" sub
118 Ibs/hr * *
* Oxygen requirement is based upon 1.21 Ibs oxygen per pound of BOD5 and 4.6 Ibs of
oxygen per pound of ammonia nitrogen.
SOTR = Oxygen Transfer @ Standard Condition and Temperature
FOTR = Oxygen Transfer @ Field Transfer Elevation and Temperature (Alpha = 0.85,
Beta = 0.95, Theata = 1.024, Temperature = 23 C and minimum oxygen in basin
= 2.0)
** Oxygen available does not include recovered oxygen in nitrification reaction in Channel 1.
Based upon the foregoing evaluations, it was concluded that there is insufficient oxygen
transfer capacity available in the existing disc aeration system to meet the current oxygen
transfer needs with the elevated BODS and ammonia nitrogen loadings. As corrective actions
to bring the plant back into compliance with the NPDES Permit limitations, Lincoln County
has secured two (2) AEROMIX, 25 Hp "Turbocharged Tornado" floating aerators on lease
agreement for temporary installation within the outer two channels the aeration basin.
General descriptive literature of these aerators is attached. Upon installation and operational
evaluation of these aerators, alternatives for the permanent correction to the oxygen
deficiency will be evaluated and an engineering report submitted to DENR for approval of
proposed permanent plant modifications.
Should you have any questions regarding this temporary plant modification, please contact
me at 704-227-3403.
Sincerely,
WK Dickson & (Co. I
Charles R. Froneberger, P.E.
Project Manager
cc: Mr. Steve Gilbert, P.E., PLS
Mr. Pete Starnes, ORC

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Subject: FCWWTP Testing
From: "Forney Creek" <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:04:08 -0400
To: <[e-mail]>
Forney Creek WWTP
Dear Mr. Lesley,
I will be testing for Forney Creek WWTP (Lincoln County Public Works) on Sunday, Monday, and
Tuesday (March 25, 26, 27). As per our conversation on the phone, this will be a one time occurrence, as I
will be out of town on March 28, 29, and 30th and will be unable to perform our regular scheduled testing.
Thank you in advance for your time. Oweita T. Futrell (Susie), Lab Supervisor
1 of 1 3/26/2007 8:10 AM

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Mr. Stephen Gilbert
Director of Public Utilities
County of Lincoln
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
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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
March 13, 2007
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on March 9, 2007 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please inform
the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this
report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
('i�v' Samar Bou-Ghazale
Acting Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Enclosure
cc: Lincoln County Health Department
DH
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I ,t1 2 151 31 N00074012 111 121 07/03/09 117
18I--1I 191 gl 201
Remarks
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
--------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 1.0 169 70I 4 I 711 I 721 rtl I
73 L LJ 74 751 I I I I I 1-1 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Forney Creek WWTP
12:45 PM 07/03/09
06/01/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Little Egypt Rd
Denver NC 28037
03:30 PM 07/03/09
10/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Lawson David Starnes/ORC/704-822-9667/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Stephen A Gilbert,115 W Main St Lincolnton NC
28092//704-736-8495/7047368499 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative
and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Donna H d MRO WQ///
Signature of Management Q A R view r Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date r
M is /A71oCCo
MR.O WQ//704-235-2204/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I N00074012 I11 12I 07/03/09 I17 18H
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Additional Comments. -
Forney Creek is currently under expansion due to high growth in the area. The expansion td7.975 mgd is
expected to be complete the week of 3/16/2007. Lincoln County is currently planning for a new treatment
facility with a much higher flow capacity. This will address the high flow issues that have arisen from high
growth in the Forney Creek service area.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO074012
Inspection Date: 03/09/2007
Permit
Owner - Facility: Forney Creek WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ n ■ n
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ El 0 n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n
Comment: Forney Creek's permit is effective from January 1, 2006-February 28,
2010. Authorization to Construct #074012A01 has been issued for the plant upgrade to
0.975 mgd.
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 ■ 0 0 n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The plant appeared to be well maintained and operated at the time of the
inspection.
Record Keepin
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
n
n
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
n
n
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
n
n
n
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
n
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n
n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
n
n
■
n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Page # 3

Permit: NCO074012
Inspection Date: 03/09/2007
Owner - Facility: Forney Creek VVVVfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
n
n
n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
n
n
n
Comment: DMR's for January 2006-December2006 were reviewed for the inspection.
One previously handled violation for dissolved oxygen was reported on 4/26/2006. No
other violations were reported for the review period.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
n
n
n
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
■
n
n
n
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
■
n
n
n
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
■
n
n
n
Comment: Forney Creek operates certified lab #558. Please refer to the report by Mr.
Chey Whiting, of this Office, for any laboratory recommendations.
Pump Station - Influent
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
■
n
n
n
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps present?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps operable?
■
n
n
n
Are float controls operable?
■
n
n
n
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
■
n
n
n
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
■
n
n
n
Comment
Influent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
n
n
n
Is sample collected above side streams?
■
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
■
n
n
n
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
■
n
n
n
Page # 4

Permit: NCO074012
Inspection Date: 03/09/2007
Owner - Facility: Forney Creek VWVfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Nil
Influent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Comment: Influent sampling is flow proportional with 100ml aliquots being pulled.
Sampler temperature was 30C on the day of the inspection.
Chemical Feed
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is containment adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is storage adequate?
■
n
n
n
Are backup pumps available?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive leaking?
■
n
n
n
Comment: Caustic is added to the influent for pH adjustment.
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
■
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
n
n
n
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
n
n
n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■
n
n
n
Is the unit in good condition?
■
n
n
n
Comment: Screenings are taken to the county landfill by Waste Management, Inc.
Grit Removal
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
■
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
■
n
n
n
Is the grit free of excessive odor?
■
n
n
n
# Is disposal of grit in compliance?
■
n
n
n
Comment: Grit is taken to the county landfill by Waste Management, Inc.
Oxidation Ditches
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are the aerators operational?
■
n
n
n
Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up?
■
n
n
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
Page # 5

Permit: NCO074012
Inspection Date: 03/09/2007
Owner - Facility: Forney Creek VVVVTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Oxidation Ditches
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the DO level acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)?
n
n
n
■
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
■
n
n
n
Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 ml/I in 30 minutes)
n
n
n
■
Comment: Dissolved oxygen results are as follows: outer ring, .02 mg/L; center ring,
1.5 mg/L; inner ring 5.48 mg/L.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
n
n
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?
■
n
n
n
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
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately M. of the sidewall depth)
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Solids Handling Equipment
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the equipment operational?
■
n
n
n
Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
n
n
■
n
Is storage adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
n
n
■
o
Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
n
n
■
n
Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake?
n
n
■
n
The facility has an approved sludge management plan?
n
n
■
n
Comment: The DAF unit appeared to be well operated on the day of the inspection.
The existing sludge holding tank has been retrofitted with an overflow pipe.
Aerobic Digester
Yes
No
NA
NE
Page # 6

Permit: NC0074012
Inspection Date: 03/09/2007
Owner - Facility: Forney Creek WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aerobic Digester
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the capacity adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is the mixing adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
■
n
n
n
# Is the odor acceptable?
■
n
n
n
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Pumps-RAS-WAS
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are pumps in place?
■
n
n
n
Are pumps operational?
■
n
n
n
Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Disinfection -Gas
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are cylinders secured adequately?
■
n
n
n
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
■
n
n
n
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
■
n
n
n
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
n
n
n
■
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
■
n
n
n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
n
n
n
■
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
n
n
■
n
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
n
n
■
n
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000 - )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: Chlorine facilites have been upgraded under the previously mentioned
AtoC.
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Gas
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
■
n
Cl
n
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
■
n
n
n
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■
n
n
n
Comment
Page # 7

Permit: NCO074012
Inspection Date: 03/09/2007
Owner - Facility: Forney Creek VWVfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ n ■
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ n ■ ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment: Sulfur dioxide is used to dechlorinate the effluent
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
n
n
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
n
n
n
Is the flow meter operational?
■
n
n
n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
■
n
n
n
Comment: Effluent flow meter was last calibrated by Ken Nash on 9/19/2006. Effluent
flow was 0.704 mgd at 1:50 pm on the day of the inspection.
Standby Power
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
■
n
n
n
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
■
n
n
n
Is the generator tested under load?
■
n
n
n
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
n
❑
■
n
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
■
n
n
n
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
■
n
n
n
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
n
n
n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
❑
❑
n
Is the tubing clean?
■
n
n
n
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
n
00
Page # 8

D E N R
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COMPLAINT INFORMAT
C) 6k, C' rq k
COMPLAINANT (Name, Address, Telephone Number): FQ m t
CIRCUMSTANCES:
DIRECTIONS TO SITE (attach map if necessary):
OTHER INFORMATION:
Received by: Date:
ON FORM

G
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Mr. Stephen Gilbert
Director of Public Utilities
County of Lincoln
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
e'lil,
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
February 13, 2006
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on February 8, 2006 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please
inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this
report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
t� �►i�? D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Lincoln County Health Department
DH
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 ! NI 2 15� 31 NCO074012 111 121 06/02/08 117 18' C 19I eI 20U
-!
Remarks
2111111111IIII IIII IIIIIIII IIIIII11IIIIII1111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 2.5 169 70I 4 I 71' tyI 72I N I 73' I 174 751 I I( I I 11 80
1_I—I
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Forney Creek WWTP
12:20 PM 06/02/08
06/01/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Little Egypt Rd
Denver NC 28037
03:30 PM 06/02/08
10/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Lawson David Starnes/ORC/704-822-9667/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Stephen A Gilbert,115 W Main St Lincolnton NC
28092//704-736-8495/7047368499 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program N Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Find in /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Donna d MRO WQ///
h �
Signature of Management 6 Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
J Date
/}
John E Lesley
MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.270/
v
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

Permit: NCO074012
Inspection Date: 02/08/2006
Owner - Facility: Forney Creek vW TP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(if the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
■
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment: Forney Creek has recently received a permit modification for increased
flow. Limits associated with the increased flow modification will become effective
following completion of the plant upgrade. Construction is due to start immediately.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
0011
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
❑
■
❑
❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
❑
❑
❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
❑
■
❑
❑
Page # 3

Permit: NCO074012
Inspection Date: 02/08/2006
Record Keepin
Owner - Facility: Forney Creek WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Comment: DMRs of December 2004-November 2005 were reviewed for the
inspection. No violations were observed for the review period. It was noted during the
inspection that less than values were being reported in the monthly averages. No less
than or greater than values should be in the monthly averages. When calculating
monthly averages, less than values should be considered a zero for arithmetic averages
and a one for geometirc mean. No annual performance report was on file. Please
begin submitting an annual performance report to users and to the Division.
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment: Forney Creek is performing analyses under lab certification #558. Pace
(#12) is performing all other necessary analyses. Please refer to the report generated
by Mr. Chet Whiting, of this Office, for any lab recommendations.
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
■❑❑❑
Yes No NA NE
■❑❑❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ Cl ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Forney Creek appeared to be well maintained and operated at the time of
the inspection. Several methods of redundancy were built-in throughout the plant to
prevent any unexpected environmental impact from equipment failure. Mr. Pete
Starnes, ORC, should be commended for his forethought and planning
Pump Station - Influent
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are all pumps present?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are all pumps operable?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are float controls operable?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment: The influent pump station is monitored by SCADA as well as an autodialer.
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes
No
NA
NE
Page # 4

Permit: NCO074012 Owner - Facility: Forney Creek WWfP
Inspection Date: 02/08/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
n
n
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
❑
■
Comment: Flow meter was last calibrated by Ken Nash Inc. on 9/1/2005.
Influent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
■
❑
Q
❑
Is sample collected above side streams?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
❑
■
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
■
❑
❑
n
Comment: The composite sampler was set to pull 50 mis per sample. Please be
aware that according to the permit at least 100 mis must be pulled per sample.
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
❑
b. Mechanical
■
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
n
n
n
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the unit in good condition?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment: Screenings are disposed of by Waste Management at the county landfill.
Grit Remnval
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual ❑
b.Mechanical ■
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ ❑ Cl ❑
Is the grit free of excessive odor? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is disposal of grit in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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V
Permit: NCO074012
Inspection Date: 02/08/2006
Owner - Facility: Forney Creek WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Grit Removal
Yes No
NA
NE
Comment: Grit is disposed of by Waste Management at the county landfill.
Aerobic Digester
Yes No
NA
NE
Is the capacity adequate?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the mixing adequate?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the odor acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: A DAF unit is used to thicken sludge and appeared to be working very well
on the day of the inspection. Sludge is pumped from the digesters into a sludge holding
tank, where Southern Soil Builders then land applies it under permit WQ0016922 .
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Is containment adequate?
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Is storage adequate?
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Are backup pumps available?
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Is the site free of excessive leaking?
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Comment: Caustic feed facility will be rehabbed during the upgrade.
Oxidation Ditches
Yes
No
NA
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Are the aerators operational?
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Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 ml/I in 30 minutes)
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Comment: The oxidation ditches appeared to be well mixed and oxygenated on the
day of the inspection.
Standby Power
Yes
No
NA
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Is automatically activated standby power available?
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Permit: NC0074012
Inspection Date: 02/08/2006
Owner • Facility: Forney Creek WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Standby Power
Yes
No
NA
NE
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
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Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
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Is the generator fuel level monitored?
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Comment: The generator was exercised under load during the inspection.
Pumps-RAS-WAS
Yes No
NA
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Are pumps in place?
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Are pumps operational?
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Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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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?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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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)?
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/. of the sidewall depth)
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Comment:
Disinfection -Gas
Yes
No
NA
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Are cylinders secured adequately?
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Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
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Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
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Permit: NCO074012
Inspection Date: 02/08/2006
Owner - Facility: Forney Creek VWVfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Gas
Yes
No
NA
NE
Comment: Gas disinfection area will be rehabbed during the plant upgrade. Tablet
chlorination is kept as a back up to gas disinfection.
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Gas
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Number of tubes in use?
Comment: Dechlorination will be rehabbed during the plant upgrade
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
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# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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Comment: Ken Nash last calibrated the flow meter on 9/1/2005.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
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Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
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Comment: Only 50 mis was being collected per pull on the composite, sampler.
Please adjust this to at least 100 mis, per permit requirement.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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115 WEST MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF THE
WASTEWATER PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT OF
THE EAST LINCOLN COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT
House Bill 1160, which the General Assembly enacted in July 1999, requires that municipalities,
animal operations, industries and others who operate waste handling systems provide a
summarized annual report to its customers and to the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources on the performance of the wastewater treatment plant and the collections system over
the past twelve months.
In accordance with this regulation, the East Lincoln County Sewer District is pleased to provide
copies of the Annual Performance Report for review by the public at the following locations:
1. Lincoln County Public Works
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
[phone]
2. Lincoln County Water Treatment Plant
7674 Tree Farm Road
Denver, NC 28037
[phone]
3. Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Stanley, NC 28164
[phone]
4. Florence Soule Shanklin Branch Library
7937 Fairfield Forest Road
Denver, NC 28037
[phone]
For further information please contact the East Lincoln County Sewer District at [phone].

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
East Lincoln Sewer District — Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Annual Performance Report
January 01, 2005 thru December 31, 2005
I. General Information:
Facility/System Name: Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Responsible Entity: Lincoln County
Permittee: Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS - Director of Public Utilities
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
Operator Responsible in Charge: Lawson D. Starnes
7533 S. Little Egypt Rd.
Stanley, N C. 28164
[phone]
Applicable Permits: NCO074012
Wastewater Treatment System Description:
Middle Forney creek is a 0.75 MGD facility with the following components:
• Influent pump station with dual pumps
• Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow recorder
• Manual bypass screen
• Aerated grit removal basin
• Oxidation ditch with 3 channels
• Dual final clarifiers
• Dual chlorine contact chambers
• Gas dechlorination
• Cascade post aeration
• Return sludge pumping station with dual pumps
• Aerobic sludge digester
• Gravity sludge thickener
• Sludge holding tank
This facility discharges into Forney Creek, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin
II. Performance:
Forney Creek WWTP operated within the limits of the permit for the year of 2005
III. Notification:
This report is available to all the residents of the East Lincoln Sewer District and can be obtained at the following locations:
1. Lincoln County Public Works
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
2. Lincoln County Water Treatment Plant
7674 Tree Farm Road
Denver, N.C. 28037
[phone]
Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Stanley, N.C. 28164
[phone]
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
4. Florence Soule Shanklin
Branch Library
7937 Fairfield Forest Road
Denver, NC 28037
[phone]
1V. 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 East Lincoln Sewer District and that those users have been notified of its availability.
Lawson D.Stames ORC
Forney Creek WWTP
7533 S. Little Egypt Rd
Stanley, NC 28164
[phone]
Date:
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
East Lincoln Sewer District Wastewater Collections System
Annual Performance Report
January 01, 2005 thru December 31, 2005
I. General Information:
Facility/System Name:
East Lincoln Sewer District
Responsible Entity:
Lincoln County
Permittee:
Stephen A_ Gilbert, PE, PLS - Director of Public Utilities
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C.28092
[phone]
Operator Responsible in Charge:
Olan C. Henderson, Utility Maintenance Supervisor
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
Applicable Permits:
WQCS00149
Wastewater Collections System Description:
The East Lincoln Sewer District Collections System consists of approximately I Ij 80 linear feet of 24" gravity sanitary sewer lines; 6,540
linear feet of 18" gravity sanitary sewer lines; 974 linear feet of 15" gravity sewer lines; 8,810 linear feet of 8" gravity sanitary sewer lines; 15,784
linear feet of 6" force main; 1,833 linear feet of 4" low pressure sewer lines; 17,423 linear feet of 3" low pressure sewer lines; 34,204 linear feet of 25"
low pressure sewer lines; 12,254 linear feet of2" low pressure sewer lines and 24 sewer pump stations serving approximately 2,724 customers.
The low pressure sewer system utilizes individually owned grinder pumps and small diameter pressure lines to collect and convey sewage to the
gravity sewer system. Flows from the low pressure and gravity sewer systems are collected at the 24 strategically placed sewer pump stations and
pumped via the force mains to the outfall gravity sewer system to be deposited at the Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit
#NC0074012) at 7533 South Little Egypt Road.
II. Performance:
The East Lincoln Sewer District Wastewater Collections System had the following sanitary sewer overflows
L Date:
February 18, 2005
Time:
1:30 p.m.
Location:
Lot 423 Silver Jade Drive
Sailview Subdivision
Denver, North Carolina
Incident:
A building contractor drove over and crushed an 1-1/2" low pressure service line which
overflowed into a storm drain that emptied into Lake Norman.
Spill Amount:
500 gallons
Impact:
None detected.
Corrective Action:
Service line was repaired. Excess spillage was vacuumed. Service line was repaired. Site was disinfected
with five gallons of chlorine and twenty-five pounds of lime.
2. Date: February 22, 2005
Time: 2:35 p.m.
Location: 2854 Lakeshore Road South
Westport Subdivision
Denver, North Carolina
Incident: Utility Workers struck an 1-1/2" low pressure service line which overflowed into a

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COUNTY OF LINCOLN NORTH CAROLINA
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
East Lincoln Sewer District Wastewater Collections System
Annual Performance Report
January 01, 2005 thru December 31, 2005
(Page 2)
III. Performance (cont.):
storm drain that emptied into Lake Norman.
Spill Amount: 100 gallons
Impact: None detected.
Corrective Action: Service line was repaired. Excess spillage was vacuumed. Service line was repaired. Site was disinfected
with five gallons of chlorine and twenty-five pounds of lime.
3. Date:
September 07, 2005
Time:
7:45 am.
Location:
Pump Station #4
7755 Blade Trail
Denver, North Carolina
Incident:
Primary and secondary pump failure due to electrical short in a junction box causing
an overflow into a storm drain that emptied into Lake Norman.
Spill Amount:
500 gallons.
Impact:
None detected.
Corrective Action:
Electrical short was repaired. Excess spillage was vacuumed. Site was disinfected with ten
gallons of chlorine and forty pounds of lime. Repairs were made with no further incidents at this location.
4. Date:
October 07, 2005
Time:
12:00 a.m.
Location:
Pump Station # 12
2460 Highway 16 North
Denver, North Carolina
Incident:
Inflow and infiltration of system due to Tropical Storm "Tammy' which deposited over 8 inches of rain
in a two day period. Primary and secondary pumps were operational but could not handle the extreme
flow causing an overflow into a tributary of Burton Creek.
Spill Amount:
4,050 gallons.
Impact:
None detected.
Corrective Action:
Pump station was monitored until storm ended and conditions returned to normal.
5. Date:
October 07, 2005
Time:
12:00 a.m.
Location:
Pump Station # 11
3339 Highway 16 North
Denver, North Carolina
Incident:
Inflow and infiltration of system due to Tropical Storm "Tammy' which deposited over 8 inches of rain
in a two day period. Primary and secondary pumps were operational but could not handle the extreme
flow causing an overflow into a tributary of Forney Creek.
Spill Amount:
4,050 gallons.
Impact:
None detected.
Corrective Action:
Pump station was monitored until storm ended and conditions returned to normal.

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CAa°y 1 15 WEST MAIN STREET, 2Nc FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCONTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
East Lincoln Sewer District Wastewater Collections System
Annual Performance Report
January 01, 2005 thru December 31, 2005
(Page 3)
IV. Notification:
This report is available to all the residents of the East Lincoln Sewer District and can be obtained at the following locations:
I . Lincoln County Public Works
115 West Main Street
Lincolmon, N.C. 28092
[phone]
2. Lincoln County Water Treatment Plant
7674 Tree Farm Road
Denver, N.C. 28037
[phone]
3. Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Stanley, N.C. 28164
[phone]
4. Florence Soule Shanklin Branch Library
7937 Fairfield Forest Road
Denver, N.C. 28037
[phone]
V. Certification:
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. 1 further certify that this report has been
made available to the users or customers of the East Lincoln Sewer District and that those users have been notified of its availability.
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Olan C. Henderson
Utility Maintenance Supervisor
Lincoln County Public Works

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
December 9, 2005
Mr. Stephen Gilbert, Director of Public Works
East Lincoln County Water and Sewer District
115 West Main St.
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 074012AOI
East Lincoln County Water and Sewer District
Middle Forney Creek W WTP
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received March 14, 2005, by the
Division, and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found
to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to the
existing 0.75 MGD Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated
wastewater into Forney Creek in the Catawba River Basin.
This authorization results in an increase in design and permitted capacity to 0.975 MGD,
and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of dual 2.437 MGD submersible influent sewage pumps, conversion of the
existing sludge pump station to a scum pump station with dual 0.144 MGD submersible
scum pumps, construction of a new sludge pump station with dual 0.144 MGD
submersible sludge pumps, replacement of two 7.5 Hp sludge transfer pump motors with
10 Hp motors, installation of two 10 Hp sludge holding tank mixers, construction of a
new chlorine contact chamber, new chlorination and dechlorination facilities, associated
piping and appurtenances, in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 issued December 5, 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. NC0074012.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville 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
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.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.,
Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ / DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1633.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of TI5A: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.

Mr. Stephen Gilbert, Director of Public Works
December 9, 2005
Page 3
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
imek, P.E.
MH:cgm
cc: Charles Froneberger, RE - W.K. Dickson
Lincoln County Health Department
4QW'
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Mark Hubard, P.E.
A to C File

East Lincoln Water & Sewer District
A To C No. 074012A01
Issued December 5, 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 Middle Forney Creek WWTP,
located on Little Egypt Road in Lincoln County for the East Lincoln Water & Sewer District,
hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the following construction:
Installation of dual 2.437 MGD submersible influent sewage pumps, conversion of the
existing sludge pump station to a scum pump station with dual 0.144 MGD submersible
scum pumps, construction of a new sludge pump station with dual 0.144 MGD
submersible sludge pumps, replacement of two 7.5 Hp sludge transfer pump motors with
10 Hp motors, installation of two 10 Hp sludge holding tank mixers, construction of a
new chlorine contact chamber, new chlorination and dechlorination facilities, associated
piping and appurtenances, in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
We understand that the new limits associated with the modifications to expand to 0.975 MGD
now apply.
Signature
Date
Registration No
Send to: Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1633

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 19, 2006
558
Ms. Oweita T. Futrell
Forney Creek WWTP - Lincoln County
7533 S. Little Egypt Rd.
Stanley, NC 28164-
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
Dear Ms. Futrell:
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS
143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform
specified environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B
.0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please
review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet
your certification needs.
Please contact your assigned inspector Chet Whiting at [phone], if you have questions or need
additional information.
Sincerely,
it
Pat Donnelly
Branch Manager
Enclosure
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Mooresville Regional Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800:
FORNEY CREEK WWTP - LINCOLN COUNTY
Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for
compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations.
By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate.
This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures,
records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable.
This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2007
Certificate No. 558 i
Pat Donnelly '

Attachment
North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
Forney Creek WWTP - Lincoln County Certificate Number: 558
7533 S. Little Egypt Rd. Effective Date: 01/01/2007
Stanley, NC 28164- Expiration Date: 12/31/2007
Date of Last Amendment:
The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A.NCAC 21-1.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below.
CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
INORGANICS
BOD
Sid Method 5210B
RESIDUAL CHLORINE
Std Method 4500 Cl G
COLIFORM FECAL
Std Method 9222D (MF)
CONDUCTIVITY
Std Method 2510E
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
Std Method 4500 O G
AMMONIA NITROGEN
Std Method 4500 NH3 F
pH
Std Method 4500 H B
RESIDUE SUSPENDED
Std Method 2540D
TEMPERATURE
Std Method 2550E
This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are
subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 21-1.0807.

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Ms. Hannah Stallings
Construction Grants and Loans Section
Dear Ms. Stallings:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
March 24, 2006
Subject: Engineering Alternative Analysis (EAA)
East Lincoln Country Water and Sewer
District
Project No. CS370825-01
The NPDES-West staff has reviewed an Engineering Report for East Lincoln County Water and
Sewer District and determined that the FAA portion of this report is unsatisfactory and lacks the following
items:
Complete evaluation of discharge alternatives. The Division requires applicants for new and
expanding discharge permits to fully document all alternatives to surface water discharge (15A NCAC
2H.0105 (c)(2)). Each discharge alternative should be thoroughly evaluated and each conclusion
should be substantiated by appropriate documents and itemized budgets. The current format of the
document, with cost evaluations hidden in the Appendix F, makes it difficult to compare different
alternatives. In addition, the Appendix F presents only one alternative to the surface discharge.
Other alternatives are not fully evaluated. The consultant should follow the EAA guidance and fulfill
all listed requirements when evaluating alternatives.
The report thoroughly compares Sequencing Batch Reactor with Oxidation Ditch and different types
of collection systems, but does not address all the EAA issues in accordance with FAA Guidance.
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Sincerely,
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nvironmental Engineer II
NPDES-WEST
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone], extension 594
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us e-mail: [e-mail]

COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
115 WEST MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
February 27, 2006
Mr. D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
NC Division of Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Re: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO07401 2
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Gleason:
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MAR 0 2006
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This letter is in response to the lettered comments of the on -site plant
inspection performed on February 8, 2006 by Ms. Donna Hood and Mr.
Chet Whiting at the Forney Creek WWTP.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. Forney Creek has recently received a permit modification for increased
flow. Limits associated with the increased flow modification will become
effective following completion of the plant upgrade. Construction is due
to start immediately.
Response: We are currently waiting for construction to start with this
upgrade at Forney Creek. I will keep you informed of the progression as it
occurs.
2. DMRs of December 2004 through November 2005 were reviewed for
the inspection. No violations were observed for the review period. It was
noted during the inspection that``less than values were being reported in
the monthly averages. N6'less thar`,or''greater than"' values should be in
the monthly averages. When calculating monthly averages, less than

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Response Letter 2-27-2006
values should be considered a zero for arithmetic averages and a one for
geometric mean. No annual performance report was on file. Please begin
submitting an annual performance report to users and to the Division.
Response: I have made the changes to the DMR that will not reflect any
less than or greater than values in the monthly averages. I have enclosed
a copy of Forney Creek WWTP Performance Annual Report of the East
Lincoln County Sewer District for your review.
3. Forney Creek is performing analyses under lab certification #558. Pace
(#12) is performing all other necessary analyses. Please refer to the
report generated by Mr. Chet Whiting, of this office, for any lab
recommendations.
Response: At the time of this response letter, we have not received the
report from Mr. Whiting. There were four recommendations made during
his inspection to our laboratory. All four recommendations have been
initiated and will be addressed in the response letter to Mr. Whiting and
to Mr. Meyer.
4. Forney Creek appeared to be well maintained and operated at the time
of the inspection. Several methods of redundancy were built-in
throughout the plant to prevent any unexpected environmental impact
for equipment failure. Mr. Pete Starnes, ORC, should be commended for
his forethought and planning.
Response: By installing additional monitoring systems at the plant that
will alert me or the wastewater treatment plant operator (on call) of a
potential problems, we feel we are providing additional protection to the
citizens of Lincoln County.
5. The influent pump station is monitored by SCADA as well as an auto
dialer.
Response: Please see response #4 above.
6. Flow meter was last calibrated my Ken Nash, Inc. on 9/1 /2005.
Response: Mr. Nash services our plant computer system yearly as well as
providing repair and/or upgrade services when needed.
7. The composite sampler was set to pull 50 mis per sample. Please be
aware that according to the permit, at least 100 mis must be pulled per
sample.

Lincoln County Forney Creek WWTP
Response Letter 2-27-2006
Page 3
Response: The sample aliquot was changed to pull 100 mis immediately
after Ms. Hood advised me of this discrepancy.
8. Screenings were disposed of by,,iiaste�Management) at the county
landfill. --
Response: Waste Management empties the screening waste material on
a weekly basis. 11
9. Grit is disposed of by Waste Management.at the county landfill.
Response: See Response to #8 above.
10. A DAF unit is used to thicken sludge and appeared to be working very
well on the day of the inspection. Sludge is pumped from the digesters
into a sludge holding tank, whet outhern Soil Buil�cer then land applies
it under permit WQ0016922. -- - ��.,. w�7 ;
Response: Southern Soil Builders hauls sludge for our plant
approximately every other month, or sooner if needed.
11. Caustic feed facility will be rehabbed during the upgrade.
Response: The caustic facility is one of the areas to be improved during
the upgrade. I will keep you informed as changes are made.
12. The oxidation ditches appeared to be well mixed and oxygenated on
the day of the inspection.
Response: We check the dissolved oxygen at Forney Creek WWTP usually
twice weekly (or more if needed) to ascertain levels are being maintained
within satisfactory limits. �-ec� 1 �.��4_tz�c 1 J �d u: 914
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13. The generator was exercised under load during the inspection." -
Response: The generator goes through a test cycle every Thursday. The
generator is serviced on a regular basis.
14. Gas disinfection area will be rehabbed during the plant upgrade.
,­�ab�hlorinator is kept as a back up to gas disinfection.
Response: This is another area that will be improved upon during the
upgrade. Chlorine tanks are checked on a daily basis and contact
chamber chlorine readings are tested three times weekly. Adjustments
are made accordingly.

Lincoln County Forney Creek WWTP
Response Letter 2-27-2006
15. Dechlorination will be rehabbed during the plant upgrade.
Response: See response #14.
16. Cen Nash%ast calibrated the flow meter on 9/1/2005.
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Response: See response #6.
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17. Only 50 mis was being collected per pull on the composite sampler.
Please adjust this to at least 100 mis, per permit requirement.
Response: See response #7.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704)
822-9667.
Sincerely,
Lawson D. Starnes (Pete)
Forney Creek WWTP ORC
/enclosure
Cc: Ms. Donna Hood
Mr. Chet Whiting
Mooresville Regional Office
Mr. Stephen Gilbert
Director of Lincoln County Public Utilities

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1 1 5 WEST MAIN STREET, 2No FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF THE
WASTEWATER PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT OF
THE EAST L'NCOLN COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT
House Bill 1160, which the General Assembly enacted in July 1999, requires that municipalities,
animal operations, industries and others who operate waste handling systems provide a
summarized annual report to its customers and to the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources on the performance of the wastewater treatment plant and the collections system over
the past twelve months.
In accordance with this regulation, the East Lincoln County Sewer District is pleased to provide
copies of the Annual Performance Report for review by the public at the following locations:
1. Lincoln County Public Works
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
[phone]
2. Lincoln County Water Treatment Plant
7674 Tree Farm Road
Denver, NC 28037
[phone]
3. Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Stanley, NC 28164
[phone]
4. Florence Soule Shanklin Branch Library
7937 Fairfield Forest Road
Denver, NC 28037
[phone]
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20 e 115 WEST MAIN STREET 2ND FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER LINCONTON NORTH CAROLINA 28092
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
East Lincoln Sewer District — Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Annual Performance Report
January 01, 2005 thru December 31, 2005
I. General Information:
Facility/System Name: Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Responsible Entity: Lincoln County
Permittee: Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS - Director of Public Utilities
1) 5 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C.28092
[phone]
Operator Responsible in Charge: Lawson D. Starnes
7533 S. Little Egypt Rd.
Stanley, N C. 28164
[phone]
Applicable Permits: NCO074012
Wastewater Treatment System Description:
Middle Forney creek is a 0.75 MGD facility with the following components:
• Influent pump station with dual pumps
• Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow recorder
• Manual bypass screen
• Aerated grit removal basin
• Oxidation ditch with 3 channels
• Dual final clarifiers
• Dual chlorine contact chambers
• Gas dechlorination
• Cascade post aeration
• Return sludge pumping station with dual pumps
• Aerobic sludge digester
• Gravity sludge thickener
• Sludge holding tank
This facility discharges into Forney Creek, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin
II. Performance:
Forney Creek WWTP operated within the limits of the permit for the year of 2005
III. Notification:
This report is available to all the residents of the East Lincoln Sewer District and can be obtained at the following locations:
1. Lincoln County Public Works
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C.28092
[phone]
2. Lincoln County Water Treatment Plant
7674 Tree Farm Road
Denver, N.C. 28037
[phone]
3. Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Stanley, N.C. 28164
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
4. Florence Soule Shanklin
Branch Library
7937 Fairfield Forest Road
Denver, NC 28037
[phone]
IV. Certification:
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. 1 further certify that this report has been
made available to the users or customers of the East Lincoln Sewer District and that those users have been notified of its availability.
Date:
Lawson D.Stames ORC
Forney Creek WWTP
7533 S. Little Egypt Rd.
Stanley, NC 28164
[phone]
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COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
CA4�� I I S WEST MAIN STREET, 2N1) FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCONTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
East Lincoln Sewer District Wastewater Collections System
Annual Performance Report
January 01, 2005 thru December 31, 2005
I. General Information:
Faci6ty/System Name:
East Lincoln Sewer District
Responsible Entity:
Lincoln County
Permittee:
Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS - Director of Public Utilities
115 West Main Street
Lincohiton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
Operator Responsible in Charge:
Olan C. Henderson, Utility Maintenance Supervisor
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
Applicable Permits:
WQCS00149
Wastewater Collectioes System Description:
The East Lincoln Sewer District Collections System consists of approximately 11,180 linear feet of 24" gravity sanitary sewer lines; 6,540
linear feet of 18" gravity sanitary sewer lines; 974 linear feet of 15" gravity sewer lines; 8,810 linear feet of 8" gravity sanitary sewer lines; 15,784
linear feet of 6" force main; 1,833 linear feet of 4" low pressure sewer lines; 17,423 linear feet of 3" low pressure sewer lines; 34,204 linear feet of 2.5"
low pressure sewer lines; 12254 linear feet of 2" low pressure sewer lines and 24 sewer pump stations serving approximately 2,724 customers.
The low pressure sewer system utilizes individually owned grinder pumps and small diameter pressure lines to collect and convey sewage to the
gravity sewer system. Flows from the low pressure and gravity sewer systems are collected at the 24 strategically placed sewer pump stations and
pumped via the force mains to the outfall gravity sewer system to be deposited at the Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit
#NC0074012) at 7533 South Little Egypt Road.
II. Performance:
The East Lincoln Sewer District Wastewater Collections System had the following sanitary sewer overflows
1. Date:
February 18, 2005
Time:
1:30 p.m.
Location:
Lot #23 Silver Jade Drive
Sailview Subdivision
Denver, North Carolina
Incident:
A building contractor drove over and crushed an 1-1/2" low pressure service line which
overflowed into a storm drain that emptied into Lake Norman.
Spill Amount:
500 gallons
Impact:
None detected.
Corrective Action:
Service line was repaired. Excess spillage was vacuumed. Service line was repaired. Site was disinfected
with five gallons of chlorine and twenty-five pounds of lime.
2. Date: February 22, 2005
Time: 2:35 p.m.
Location: 2854 Lakeshore Road South
Westport Subdivision
Denver, North Carolina
Incident: Utility Workers struck an 1-1/2" low pressure service line which overflowed into a

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
East Lincoln Sewer District Wastewater Collections System
Annual Performance Report
January 01, 2005 thru December 31, 2005
(Page 2)
III. Performance (cont.):
storm drain that emptied into Lake Norman.
Spill Amount: 100 gallons
Impact: None detected.
Corrective Action: Service line was repaired. Excess spillage was vacuumed. Service line was repaired. Site was disinfected
with five gallons of chlorine and twenty-five pounds of lime.
3. Date:
September 07, 2005
Time:
7:45 a.m.
Location:
Pump Station #4
7755 Blade "frail
Denver, North Carolina
Incident:
Primary and secondary pump failure due to electrical short in a junction box causing
an overflow into a storm drain that emptied into Lake 'Norman.
Spill Amount:
500 gallons.
Impact:
None detected.
Corrective Action:
Electrical short was repaired. Excess spillage was vacuumed. Site was disinfected with ten
gallons of chlorine and forty pounds of lime. Repairs were made with no further incidents at this location.
4. Date:
October 07, 2005
Time:
t2:00 a.m.
Location:
Pump Station # 12
2460 Highway 16 North
Denver, North Carolina
Incident:
Inflow and infiltration of system due to Tropical Storm "Tammy' which deposited over 8 inches of rain
in a two day period. Primary and secondary pumps were operational but could not handle the extreme
flow causing an overflow into a tributary of Burton Creek.
Spill Amount:
4,050 gallons_
Impact:
None detected.
Corrective Action:
Pump station was monitored until stone ended and conditions returned to normal.
5. Date:
October 07, 2005
Time:
12:00 a.m_
Location:
Pump Station # 11
3339 Highway 16 North
Denver, North Carolina
Incident:
Inflow and infiltration of system due to Tropical Storm "Tammy' which deposited over 8 inches of rain
in a two day period. Primary and secondary pumps were operational but could not handle the extreme
flow causing an overflow into a tributary of Forney Creek.
Spill Amount:
4,050 gallons.
Impact:
None detected.
Corrective Action:
Pump station was monitored until storm ended and conditions returned to normal.

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�Te oAR��I 1 1 5 WEST MAIN STREET, 2Nc FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCONTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX[phone]
East Lincoln Sewer District Wastewater Collections System
Annual Performance Report
January 01, 2005 thru December 31, 2005
(Page 3)
IV. Notification:
This report is available to all the residents of the East Lincoln Sewer District and can be obtained at the following locations:
1. Lincoln County Public Works
1 t5 West Main Street
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
[phone]
2. Lincoln County Water Treatment Plant
7674 Tree Farm Road
Denver, N.C. 28037
[phone]
3. Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Stanley, N.C. 28164
(704) 822-%67
4. Florence Soule Shanklin Branch Library
7937 Fairfield Forest Rpad
Denver, N.C. 28037
[phone]
V. 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 East Lincoln Sewer District and that those users have been notified of its availability.
Date: lee
Olan C. Henderson
Utility Maintenance Supervisor
Lincoln County Public Works

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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Date: October 12, 2005 AND NATUPAL REAMRCES
"°�- L OFFICE
Bradley Jewell
115 West Main St OCT 1 4 200'1
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Subject: Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report
Dear Permittee:
The purpose of this letter is to call your attention to problems with the recent submittal of the Discharge
Monitoring Report (DMR) from your facility. As you may know, the data recorded on your DMR is keyed
into the Division's database. Our data entry staff has informed me of problems with your recent DMR
submittal. Until these problems have been corrected, your DMR will be considered incomplete. Please
see the attached form along with a copy of the problem DMR for details regarding the DMR's deficiency.
Incomplete or illegible DMRs affect our staff s ability to provide a timely and effective evaluation of DMR
submittals. Please be aware that until the Division receives a corrected DMR, you may be considered
noncompliant with your NPDES permit and 15A NCAC 02B .0506, and you may be subject to further
enforcement action. Please take the necessary steps to correct the problems and submit two copies of the
amended DMR within fifteen (15) days of the date of this letter to the following address:
Attention: Michele Phillips
Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Future DMR submittals with the same or similar problems will be unacceptable. If you have any questions
about the proper completion of DMRs, please contact Michele Phillips at 919-733-5083 Ext. 225. Thank
you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
r
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Central Files
No hCarolina
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: [phone] Customer Service
Internet: httpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax: [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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The Division of Water Quality deems the aforementioned DMR as incomplete due to the
following reason(s): (Please see the highlighted areas on the attached DMR for details.)
❑ The written values are illegible.
❑ The Average, Maximum, and/or the Minimum data points have been omitted.
❑ The Units of Measure have been omitted or are incorrect.
❑ The DMR Parameter Codes have been omitted.
E1 Other:
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Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, P.E., PLS
Director of Public Utilities
County of Lincoln
115 West Main St.
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment'and Natural Resources
Alan-W., lilimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
June 20, 2005
Subject: Permit Modification for Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County
The Division of Water Quality NPDES Unit received the permit modification request for the
subject facility on March 10, 2005. It was recently discovered that the required modification fee was not
included in the package. Lincoln County needs to submit a check or money order in the amount of
$215.00 for processing. The check should be made payable to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) and submitted to our office as soon as possible.
In addition, the permit modification package should have also included an Engineering
Alternatives Analysis (EAA) as noted in our February 22, 2005 letter on the speculative limits for the
WWTP. We have been in contact with your consulting engineers and they have been advised that the
permit modification process cannot move forward until all applicable information is received.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If there are any additional questions
concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me at [phone] ext. 512.
Respectfully,
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Jac Kn M. Now�ll
L NPDES Western Program
cc: M.L. Wolfe, W.K. Dickson & Co. 616 Colonnade Drive Charlotte, N.C. 28205
Bob Fomeberger, W.K. Dickson & Co. 616 Colonnade Drive Charlotte, N.C. 28205
Vooresville Regional Office/Rex Gleason
Bobby Blowe, Construction Grants and Loans
Central Files
NPDES Permit File
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748

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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
February 22, 2005
Mr. Stephen Gilbert
Director of Public Utilities
County of Lincoln
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on February 18, 2005 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please
inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this
report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
�'I D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Lincoln County Health Department
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N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6749

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 CI 2 U 31 NCCC74C12 111 121 C5/02/1B ' 17 18U 19(g( 20' I
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Remarks
21111111111111Jill 111111111111111111111111111111J61
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA----------- Reserved---------------
67 1 2.5 1 69 70 U 71 U 72 U 73 W 74 751 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)
Forney Creek WWTP
C9:3C AM C5/C2/19
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Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Litt_e Egypt Rd
Denver NC 29C37
C1:135 PM C5/C2/19
C5/C2/29
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Lawson_ David Starnes/0P,C/7C4-922-9667/
Oweita T Futre__/OF.C/7C4-922-9667/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Stephen_ A Ci_oert, 115 W Main St Lir_co_r-tor- NC Contacted
29C92//7C4-736-9496/7C47369499 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Flow Measurement ■ Operations & Maintenance . Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program ■ Sludge Handling Disposal ■ Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Richard M Bridgeman- 7C4-663-1699 Ext.264/
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Record rd Keeping. Yes No NA NF
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs ❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? M000
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids. DO, Sludge ❑ n f1
Judge, pH, and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0000
Comment: Forney Creek analyses MLSS, DO, sludge judge, and pH for process control. Temperature for DMR
reporting is typically taken off SCADA. Please insure this temperature probe is standardized against an NIST
thermometer yearly. Should the pH probe on SCADA be used for reporting please calibrate it everyday prior to taking
the pH reading.
Influent Sam lliiao Yes No NA NF
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sample collected above side streams? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the tubing clean? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is sampling performed according to the permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Tubing should be changed in the composite sampler. It was also noted that the temperature in the
refrigerated sample storage area was 4.8 degrees Celsius, however no samples were being collected. Please be sure
the sample collection area stays between 1.0 and 4.4 degrees Celsius during sample collection.
Aerohlc DlgeStpr Yes No NA NF
Is the capacity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mixing adequate?
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
Is the odor acceptable?
Comment: Sludge is pumped from the aerobic digesters to a sludge holding tank where it is removed by Southern Soil
who land applies the sludge. The DAF unit has been in operation since 8/2004 and appears to be operating properly
with clear supernate and thick sludge.
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials?
Are the receiving waters free of solids / debris?
Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace?
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Michael F. Easley
OF W ATF9 � Governor
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vNCDENR William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
50 CJ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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D _,�■ � '< Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
May 13, 2004
Stephen A. Gilbert
Lincoln County '
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NCO074012
Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Dear Permittee:
Your NPDES permit expires on February 28, 2005. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC
2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current
permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than September 1,
2004. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger penalties may be assessed
depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after February 28, 2005, the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of
wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater
may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Bob Sledge of the
Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 547. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional
Office at [phone] to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with
the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed
below.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
TIooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 9 A Q� , ; 1TY SECTION
VISIT us ON THE INTERNE @http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES e-mail: [e-mail] t"

NPDES Permit NCO074012
Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.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
12rocess wastewater:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Charles H. Weaver
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

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
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
March 17, 2004
558
Ms. Oweita T. Futrell
Forney Creek WWTP - Lincoln County
7533 S. Little Egypt Rd.
Stanley, NC 28164-
SUBJECT: Laboratory Certification Maintenance Inspection
Dear Ms. Futrell:
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on March 3, 2004 by Mr. Chet
Whiting. Where deficiencies are cited in this report, a response is required as well as for all
lettered comments and/or recommendations. Within thirty days of receipt, please supply
this office with a written item for item description of how these deficiencies, comments
and/or recommendations were corrected. If the deficiencies cited in the enclosed report are
not corrected, enforcement actions will be recommended. For certification maintenance,
your laboratory must continue to carry out the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 2H
.0800.
Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested from this
office. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you wish to obtain an
electronic copy of this report by email, or if you have questions or need additional
information please contact us at 919-733-3,908.
Sincerely,
James W. Meyer
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
cc: Chet Whiting
Mooresville Regional Office
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N. C. Division of Water Quality Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623 [phone]
FAX: [phone]

FORATORY NAME:
ADDRESS:
CERTIFICATE NO:
DATE OF INSPECTION:
TYPE OF INSPECTION:
EVALUATOR:
On -Site Inspection Report
Lincoln Forney Creek WWTP
7533 S. Little Egypt Road Stanley, NC 28164
558
March 3, 2004
Maintenance
Chet Whiting
LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACTED: Ms. Owita Futrell
I. INTRODUCTION:
This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC
2H .0800 for the analysis of environmental samples.
II. GENERAL COMMENTS:
The laboratory has improved both analytical and documentation procedures. The effort
was noted and is commended. No deficiencies were noted for laboratory operations.
There were two areas of concern indirectly related to the laboratory:
1) A significant number of errors in transferring laboratory data to DMR documents
were observed.
2) While the primary analyst is very proficient there is concern about secondary
analysts performing more complex analyses when the primary analyst is absent.
Instances of DMR transfer errors are included in the data review section. This issue will
also be addressed in the inspection report by Mr. Wes Bell of the Division of Water
Quality. A system of peer review is always preferred however in this case it should be a
priority item. Regarding the second item it is recommended that more complex analyses
such as BOD should be contracted to another certified laboratory in the absence of the
primary analyst. Back-up personnel should only perform tests that can be maintained at
the same level of quality as that produced during normal laboratory operations.
Laboratory personnel were professional and cooperative throughout the inspection
process. Again the laboratory is to be commended for its efforts over the past year.
III. DEFICIENCIES, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS,:
FECAL COLIFORM (MF):
A. COMMENT: The laboratory is reporting < 4 CFUs for no growth plates where a
maximum volume of 50 mis was filtered. The correct value is <2 CFU.
B. COMMENT: If a sample exceeds Quality Control criteria stated in the laboratory SOP
the result must be flagged on the bench sheet and qualified on the DMR.

Page 2
A. RECOMMENDATION: We strongly recommend that the laboratory analyze a culture
positive at lest weekly and preferably each day the analysis is performed. We further
recommend that the CP be used to evaluate new lots of consumable materials.
AMMONIA NITROGEN:
C. COMMENT: The analysis date for a series is inferred from the date next to the blank.
Please amend the bench sheet with a specific area for the analysis date.
IV. PAPER TRAIL INVESTIGATION:
At least six sets of data for each parameter was reviewed. The data was taken from May
and August 2003, as well as January 2004. DMRs concurrent with the analytical data was
spot checked as well as specific DMRs requested by the Division of Water Quality Plant
Inspector.
August 2003: Temperature is a daily monitoring requirement. Only three per week were
recoded on the DMR. Lab records contain results for daily analysis.
December 2003: Temperature is a daily monitoring requirement. Only three per week
were recoded on the DMR. Lab records contain results for daily analysis.
March 2003: No influent TSS values recorded on DMR. Data in lab records.
June 2003: Transcription error influent result recorded for effluent parameters.
November 2003: Ammonia results recorded in TSS column.
April 2003: Up & down stream fecal coliform results not recorded of the DMR for the last
week.
These items will be dealt with in depth in a report from Mr. Wes Bell. They are
documented here since the errors involve a transfer of laboratory data. This was by far
the area of greatest concern.
RECOMMENDATION: The Division of water Quality has asked that amended DMRs be
submitted for the above note errors. We strongly recommend completed DMRs go
through a review process to assure that all data has been correctly transferred fro m
laboratory documents.
V. CONCLUSIONS:
Correcting the above cited comments and implementing the recommendations will help
this lab to produce quality data and meet certification requirements. Please respond to
all lettered comments and recommendations.
Report prepared by: Chet Whiting Date: March 8, 2004

Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS
Director of Public Utilities
County of Lincoln
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resourcs
AND N, 'iJF�I "RiCEISIR4
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March 18, 2004 MAR 3 0 2004
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
Subject: Speculative Effluent Limits
Proposed WWTP
Killian Creek
Lincoln County
This letter is in response to your March 21, 2003 request for speculative effluent limits for a proposed wastewater
treatment plant in Lincoln County. The request includes two locations at two flows each. This letter addresses flows of
4 MGD and 7 MGD at the following locations: Killian Creek near the intersection of Killian Creek and its tributary
Forney Creek (SITE 1), and Killian Creek near the Lincoln and Gaston County Line (SITE 2).
Engineering Alternatives Analysis ). Please note that the Division cannot guarantee that an NPDES permit will
be issued with these speculative limits. Final decisions can only be made after the Division receives and evaluates a
formal permit application for the proposed discharge. In accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes, the
practicable wastewater treatment and disposal alternative with the least adverse impact on the environment is required
to be implemented. Therefore, as a component of all NPDES permit applications for new or expanding flow, a
detailed engineering alternatives analysis (EAA) must be prepared. The EAA must justify requested flows, and provide
an analysis of potential wastewater treatment alternatives. Alternatives to a surface water discharge, such as spray/drip
irrigation, wastewater reuse, or inflow/infiltration reduction, are considered to be environmentally preferable. A copy
of the EAA requirements is attached to this letter. Permit applications for new or expanding flow will be returned
as incomplete if all EAA requirements are not adequately addressed. If you have any questions regarding these
requirements, please contact the DWQ NPDES Unit at 919-733-5083.
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) EA/EIS Requirements. A SEPA EA/EIS document must be prepared for all
projects that 1) need a permit; 2) use public money or affect public lands; and 3) might have a potential to significantly
impact the environment. For new wastewater discharges, significant impact is defined as a proposed discharge of
>500,000 gpd and producing an instream waste concentration of > 33% based on summer 7Q10 flow conditions.
Since the proposed facility is a new discharge meeting these criteria, you must prepare a SEPA document that
evaluates the potential for impacting the quality of the environment. The NPDES Unit will not accept an
NPDES permit application for the proposed expansion until the Division has approved the SEPA document
and sent a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to the State Clearinghouse for review and comment. A
SEPA Environmental Assessment (EA) should contain a clear justification for the proposed project. If the SEPA EA
demonstrates that the project may result in a significant adverse effect on the quality of the environment, you must then
prepare a SEPA EIS (Environmental Impact Statement). Since your proposed facility is subject to SEPA, the EAA
requirements discussed above will need to be folded into the SEPA document. The SEPA process will be
delayed if all EAA requirements are not adequately addressed. If you have any questions regarding SEPA
EA/EIS requirements, please contact Alex Marks with the DWQ Planning Branch at [phone], ext. 555.
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]

Speculative Limits Letter
Lincoln County
Page 2 of 3
'IN
Receiving Stream. Both of the proposed discharge sites are to Killian Creek in Lincoln County. This stream is
classified as C waters. It is not listed as impaired on the 2003 303(d) list and has no known water quality concerns.
There are currently two facilities upstream whose discharges were considered in this analysis. They are Middle Forney
Creek W`VTP, and the Lincoln Combustion Turbine Station.
Speculative Limits. The speculative limits were developed based on a Level B Model. Limits for the proposed
discharges of 4 MGD/7 MGD at SITE 1 are presented in Table 1 and Table 2. Limits for the proposed discharges of
4 MGD/7 MGD at SITE 2 are presented in Table 3 and Table 4. A complete evaluation of these limits and
monitoring frequencies in addition to monitoring requirements for metals and other toxicants will be addressed upon
receipt of a formal NPDES permit modification request.
TABLE 1. Speculative Limits for Proposed WWTP, SITE 1, 4 MGD
Effluent Characteristic
Effluent Limitations
Monthly Average
Weekly Average
Daily Maximum
Flow
4.0 MGD
BODS, Summer
30.0 m /l
45.0 mg/1
BODS, Winter
30.0 m /l
45.0 m /l
TSS
30.0 m /l
45.0 m /l
NH3 as N, Summer
1.3 mg/1
3.9 m /l
NH3 as N, Winter
3.5 m /l ,
10.5 mg/1
TRC
24 µ /1
Fecal coliform(geometric mean
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Chronic toxicity test @ 72%
TABLE 2. Speculative Limits for Pro osed %VW IP, SITE 1, 7 MGD
Effluent Characteristic
Effluent Limitations
Monthly Avera c
`X'eekl era e
Daily Maximum
Flow
7.0 MGD
BODS, Summer
30.0 m /l
45.0 mg/1
BODS, Winter
30.0 m /l
45.0 mg/1
TSS
30.0 mg/1
45.0 m /1
NH3 as N, Summer
1.1 mg/1
3.3 mg/1
NH3 as N, Winter
2.7 mg/1
8.1 mg/1
TRC
21 µ /l
Fecal coliform(geometric mean
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Chronic toxicity test @ 82%
TABLE 3. Speculative Limits for Proposed WWTP, SITE 2, 4 MGD
Effluent Characteristic
Effluent Limitations
Monthly Average
Weekly Average
Daily Maximum
Flow
4.0 MGD
BODS, Summer
30.0 m /l
45.0 m /l
BODS, Winter
30.0 mg/1
45.0 mg/1
TSS
30.0 mg/1
45.0 mg /1
NH3 as N, Summer
1.5 m /l
4.5 mg/1
NH3 as N, Winter
3.7 mg/1
11.1 mg/1
TRC
26 µ /l
Fecal coliform(geometric mean
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Chronic toxicity test @ 66%

eculative Limits Letter
Lincoln County
Page 3 of 3
TABLE 4. Speculative Limits for Proposed \VW/ 'P, SITE 2, 7 MGD
Effluent Characteristic
Effluent Limitations
Monthly Average
Weekly Average
Daily Maximum
Flow
7.0 MGD
BOD5, Summer
30.0 m /l
45.0 m /l
BOD5, Winter
30.0 mg/1
45.0 m /1
TSS
30.0 m /l
45.0 m /1
NH3 as N, Summer
1.2 m /l
3.6 m /l
NH3 as N, Winter
2.9 m /l
8.7 m /l
TRC
22 µ /l
Fecal coliform(geometric mean
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Chronic toxicity test @ 77%
Should you have any questions about these speculative limits or NPDES permitting requirements, please feel free to
contact Dawn Jeffries at [phone], extension 595.
Sincerel ,
�vid A. Goodrich
Supervisor, NPDES Unit
Attachment: EAA Guidance Document
cc: (without Attachment)
US Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, PO Box 33726, Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Attn: Sara Myers NC WRC
Inland Fisheries, 1721 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1721 Attn: Fred Harris
Olver Incorporated, 4957 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28205 Attn: Albert Glenn
Central Files

Michael F. GO error
William G. Ross Jr.. Secreta,
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
W. Klimek. P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullinms, Depute Director
Division of Water Quahn
March 5, 2004
Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, Public Works Director
Lincoln County
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on March 3, 2004, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform
the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report to him.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
YWater Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Lincoln County Health Department
:Nlorth Carolina
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N. C. Division of Water Quality
NCDENR
Mooresville Resdonal Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compleance inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 2 Us3I NCO074012 111 121 04/03/03 117 18u 19U 20U
u
Remarks
21111111.11 1111 1111111111111111 1111 1111 Jill 1111 11166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 GA ------Reserved----- ---
67( 1. 5 169 70 I-1 71 L_! 72 U 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:10 AM 04/03/03
01/06/01
Forney Creek WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Little Egypt Road
Denver NC 28037
02:40 PM 04/03/03
05/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Numbers)
Other Facility Data
Lawson Dav'_d Starnes/0RC/704-822-9667/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Stephen A. Gilbert,115 West Main Street Lincolnton NC Contacted
No
28092//7C4-736-6498/
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessa
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell MRO WQ//704-663-1699/704-663-6040 l5 /o y
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

Permit: NC0074012 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County - Forney Creek WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/03/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No
NA
NE
PPS
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
❑ ❑
0 ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑ 0
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
M ❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
M ❑
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Comment:
rations & Maintenance
Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks, pits, or wells?
Yes No
❑
NA N',
❑ ❑
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
❑
❑ ❑
Comment:The facility apppeared to be property operated and well maintained.
Yes No
NA NI
n Station - Influent
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
❑
❑ ❑
Is the general housekeeping acceptable?
❑
❑ ❑
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are float controls operable?
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Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
❑
❑ ❑
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
❑ ❑
❑
Comment:The influent level in the pump station is monitored via ultrasonic measuring device
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:
Grit Removal
Type of grit removal
Yes No
NA
NE
a.Manual
❑
b.Mechanical
Is the site free of excessive organic content in the grit chamber?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive odor?
M ❑
❑
❑
Is disposal of grit in compliance?
no
❑
❑
Comment:
Secondary Clanfier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Yes No
❑
NA
❑
NE
❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
N ❑
❑
❑
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t Permit: NCO074012 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County - Forney Creek WV TP
Inspection Date: 03/03/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Are weirs level?
Yes No
0❑
NA
Cl
N
❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is scum removal adequate?
M ❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is the drive unit operational?
M ❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is the surface free of bulking ?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Comment:Afthough an appropriate solids separation was observed in the clarifiers, the sludge blanket appeared elevated
(greater than 7 feet).
Yes
Oxidation Ditches
Are the aerators operational?
No
❑
NA
❑
NE
❑
Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up?
❑
❑
❑
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?
❑
❑
❑
Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Disinfection
Type of system ?
Yes No
R c
NA
NE
Are cylinders secured adequately?
❑
❑
❑
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
❑
❑
❑
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
❑
❑
❑
Is ventilation equipment operational?
❑
❑
❑
Is ventilation equipment properly located?
❑
❑
❑
Is SCBA equipment available on site?
❑ M
❑
❑
Is SCBA equipment operational?
O ❑
❑
Is staff trained is operating SCBA equipment?
❑ ❑
❑
Is staff trained in emergency procedures?
❑ ❑
❑
Is an evacuation plan in place?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
❑ ❑
❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
❑ ❑
❑
Number of tubes in use?
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) O ❑ so
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there adequate detention time ❑ 110
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:The facility only has masks with specmc cartridges.
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Permit: NCO074012 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County - Forney Creek WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/03/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Yes No
NA
NE
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?
❑
❑
❑
Is ventilation operational?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
❑ ❑
M
❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
❑ ❑
0
❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Yes No
❑
NA
❑
NE
❑
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source?
❑
❑
❑
Is generator tested under load at least quarterly?
❑
❑
❑
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
❑ ❑
❑
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
❑
❑
❑
Does generator have adequate fuel?
❑
❑
❑
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Yes No
❑
NA
❑
NE
❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
❑
❑
❑
Is the facility using a contract lab?
❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
❑
❑
❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
❑
❑
❑
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
❑
Cl
❑
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Influent
Is flow meter used for reporting?
Yes No
❑
NA
❑
NE
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter operating properly?
No
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Is flow meter used for reporting?
Yes No NA
00 ❑
NE
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter operating property?
❑
❑
Cl
(if units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow mete(?
Cl
Cl
❑
Comment:
Record Keenina
Yes No
NA
NE
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Permit: NCO074012 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County - Forney Creek WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/03/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keep no
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Yes No
❑
NA
❑
NE
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
❑
❑
❑
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include:
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Plant records are adequate, available and include
❑
❑
❑
O&M Manual
As built Engineering drawings
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users?
❑ ❑
❑
0
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑ ❑
M
❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
❑
❑
❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
❑
❑
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
❑
❑
❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
❑
❑
❑
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit?
❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, DO. Sludge
❑
❑
❑
Judge, pH, and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
❑ ❑
❑
0
Comment:DMRs from January 2003 through December 2003 were reviewed. No limit violations were reported.
Numerous transcription errors were noted during the DMR review. The facility will resubmit the appropriately amended
DMRs. The ORC and permittee must insure all DMRs are accurate and complete prior to submittal.
Yes
No
NA
NE
Influent Samnlino
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑
❑
❑
Is sample collected above side streams?
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
❑
❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
❑
❑
❑
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Effluent Sam Ip inoo Yes
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
No
so
NA
❑
NE
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
so
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
❑
❑
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Permit: NC0074012 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County - Forney Creek WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/03/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Samnlina Yes No NA NE
Is the facilitysampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Aerobic Dig .ester
Is the capacity adequate?
Is the mixing adequate?
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
Yes No NA NE
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the odor acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:The DAF unit has been taken off-line for several years. The facility is in the process of providing an
appropriate platform for the visual inspections of the sludge holding tank (greater than 12 feet high). The City must
provide an approved platform (as soon as possible) to insure the operators' safety during visual inspections of the sludge
holding tank.
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall property maintained?
Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials?
Are the receiving waters free of solids / debris?
Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace?
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating property?
Comment:The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam at the time of the inspection.
Yes No NA NE
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
Norte Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
March 18, 2003
Mr. Stephen Gilbert
Public Utilities Director
Lincoln County
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: Technical Assistance Visit
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO0740I )
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
A technical assistance visit was conducted by Sonja Williams of the Mooresville
Regional Office (MRO) at Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) on
March 11, 2003, at Mr. Pete Starnes, WWTP ORC, request. The primary focus of the visit was to
review operations, maintenance and process control activities with the WWTP staff. The
following suggestions are based on the observations obtained at the time of the visit:
WWTP Characteristics: Review of DMRs for the monitoring period of January 2002 through
January 2003 showed one Ammonia Nitrogen monthly average violation in August 2002 and one
Total Residual Chlorine daily max violation in February 2002.
Operation and Maintenance records were well organized and maintained. Sufficient process
control is being performed to show daily trends and upsets. The process units and grounds were
well maintained on the day of the visit. The operators appeared very knowledgeable and
conscientious of their duties.
WWTP Recommendations: 1) In reviewing flow charts, it was noted that there are some Inflow
and Infiltration occurrences affecting the WWTP during rain events. It was also noted that the
collection system is approximately eight years old. It is suggested to investigate lift stations and
manholes for possible I&I problems. 2) Review of process control data of the oxidation ditch
revealed that the dissolved oxygen in the three rings of the oxidation ditch averaged < 1.0 mg/L
during the winter months. The facility's Ammonia -Nitrogen violation in August 2002 was
attributed by existing low dissolved oxygen in the oxidation ditch along with the season's
elevated temperatures and lack of rainfall. It is suggested to change the pulleys on the oxidation
ring disc motor drives, increasing the rotation speed on the disc. Also suggested is to add influent
and effluent alkalinity testing to the facility's process control. By maintaining an effluent
alkalinity of approximately 100 mg/L by adding sodium bicarbonate to the influent when needed,
this will buffer the system and aid in the nitrification process.
cusNCDENRvice
1 800 623-7748
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]

The observations above are those most apparent from the visit. I hope these suggestions will help
you in operating the wastewater treatment plant. Please advise of questions at [phone].
Sincerely,
Sonja Williams
WWTP Consultant
Mooresville Regional Office
cc:
Central Files
Roger Edwards, Technical Assistance & Certification Unit (ARO)
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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
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
NC DEPT. OF ENVIRONMt4T
July 9, 2003 AND NATURAL RESOURCES
r00RESVILLF g"c":ONAL OFFICE
558 P � R �'
Mr. Roger H. Mobley
Forney Creek WWTP - Lincoln County JUL 1 0 2003
7533 S. Little Egypt Rd.
Stanley, NC 28164-
SUBJECT: Laboratory Certification Maintenance Inspection WATER LiTYSECT ON
Dear Mr. Mobley:
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on April 15, 2003 by Mr. Chester
E. Whiting. Where deficiencies are cited in this report, a response is required as well as for
all lettered comments and/or recommendations. Within thirty days of receipt, please supply
this office with a written item for item description of how these deficiencies, comments
and/or recommendations were corrected. If the deficiencies cited in the enclosed report are,
not corrected, enforcement actions will be recommended. For certification maintenance,
your laboratory must continue to carry out the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC for 2H
.0800.
Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested from this
office. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you wish to obtain an
electronic copy of this report by email, or if you have questions or need additional
information please contact us at 919-733-3908.
Sincerely,
James W. Meyer
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
cc: Chester E. Whiting
Mooresville Regional Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623
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LABORATORY NAME:
ADDRESS:
CERTIFICATE NO:
DATE OF INSPECTION:
TYPE OF INSPECTION:
EVALUATOR:
On -Site Inspection Report
Lincoln Co. Forney Creek WWTP Lab
7533 S. Little Egypt Road Stanley, NC 28164
558
April 15, 2003
Maintenance
Chet Whiting
LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACTED: Ms. Owita Williams
INTRODUCTION:
This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H
.0800 for the analysis of environmental samples.
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The laboratory has undergone a recent supervisory change and some requirements were not
passed on to the current supervisor. However the SOP revision that is in progress should
remedy communication problems and omissions during personnel changes, or during training of
back up laboratory personnel. Documentation was significantly improved from previous
inspections. It was apparent that a great deal of effort was applied to correcting previous
deficiencies.
III. DEFICIENCIES, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. COMMENT: The Laboratory's Wastewater/Groundwater Certification Application needs to be
updated to reflect supervisory changes.
REQUIREMENT: Please be advised that this office is to be notified within thirty days of such
changes. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (a) (8) (c) (5)
B. COMMENT: Preservation and pretreatment checks for pH and chlorine neutralization are
performed at the time of sample analysis.
RECOMMENDATION: It is strongly recommended that these be performed at the time of
sample receipt. Performing these checks at the time of receipt would allow greater flexibility
should the checks indicate a problem. Sample pH could be adjusted prior to storage or another
fecal sample might be collected should chlorine be present.

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AMMONIA NITROGEN:
1. DEFICIENCY: The laboratory does not analyze a second source LCS each day samples are
analyzed.
REQUIREMENT: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (a) (7) (B) states in part: "analyze one known standard in
addition to calibration standards each day samples are analyzed to document accuracy".
COMMENT: The laboratory may purchase a known LCS, or prepare a LCS using a standard
from a different vendor, or a different lot number from the same vendor.
COMMENT: In order to minimize possible confusion the Certification Unit is recommending the
use of standard acronyms when identifying calibration and quality control checks.
LCS (Laboratory Control Sample) This is a standard from a source other than calibration
standards (second source). These may be certified Quality Control Check Standards, or made in
the laboratory from a second source (lot of reagent or chemical). This standard is treated in
same manner as a sample. If certified QC standards are used the vendor supplied acceptance
criteria may be applied. If the standard is made in-house acceptance limits can be established
using accepted procedures.
CCV (Calibration Curve Verification) This is a standard used to check instrument calibration. This
standard is made from the same source materials as the calibration standards. The mid -range
check of a verified curve is a CCV. It is treated in the same manner as calibration standards.
TOTAL RESIDUAL CHLORINE:
COMMENT: It initially appeared that the laboratory had not corrected the lower reporting level
concentration deficiency cited in the previous inspection. As it turns out the concentration of the
lower standard had been changed in the absorbance column but not in the concentration
column. Please make sure standards are correctly labeled.
C. COMMENT: The annual curve verification contains only four points, not five as required. Five
points were analyzed the high standard did give an absorbance reading, however the
concentration reading was over range. Since the concentration mode is used when reading
samples an over range reading is unusable. An additional standard is required.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the concentration be between 10 and 500
ug.
D. COMMENT: A low standard is analyzed each day instead of a mid -range. This does not
technically meet the CVS requirement. It is also much more difficult to analyze a 10ug sample.
REQUIREMENT: If the curve is verified between 10 and 500 ug the mid -range standard should
be in approximately the 225 to 275 ug range,

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FECAL COLIFORM (MF):
2. DEFICIENCY: Some counting errors were observed on a specific scenario where there
were countable membranes with both 20 to 60 colonies, and countable membranes outside
the 20 to 60 range. All values were used.
REQUIREMENT: In such cases only those membranes within the 20 to 60 colony range are to
be used in calculating the final result. The counting sheet was reviewed at the time of the
inspection.
COMMENT: On the data examined the impact of the above cited deficiency resulted in a
slightly elevated result. The impact was negligible.
D. COMMENT: Fecal Coliform consumable material testing needs to be conducted on
samples that have a reasonable amount of colonies for comparison purposes. Ideally the
counts within the 20 to 60 range are desired, but this is not required. If effluent samples do not
meet this requirement stream samples or a culture positive should be used.
IV. PAPER TRAIL INVESTIGATION:
2003
Supporting information examined, data and DMRs from December 02, January and February
BOD: March 26 and 27 2003 time out of the incubator not recorded.
No other items observed.
V. CONCLUSIONS:
Correcting the above cited deficiencies and comments and implementing the
recommendations will help this lab to produce quality data and meet certification requirements.
Please respond to all numbered deficiencies and lettered comments.
Report prepared by: Chet Whiting Date: April 23, 2003

TO: NORTH CAROLINA (DENR)
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WASTEWATER DIVISION
919 NORTH MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE, NC 28115
FROM: LINCOLN COUNTY
ROGER H. MOBLEY, ORC
FORNEY CREEK WWTP
7533 S. LITTLE EGYPT ROAD
STANLEY, NC 28164
DATE: 02-03-03
NC DEPT. OF ENVIRumor,.''.
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
HOORESVILLE RE010m44r -wFICE
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FEB 0 5 2003
WATER QUAUTY SEC11A
M.- HYDRAULIC OVERLOAD DUE TO RAIN ON 01-30-03.
On the 3e of January 2003, Forney Creek WWTP permit # 0074012 experienced
hydraulic overloading during the heavy rain causing the two secondary clarifiers to
loose their sludge blankets. Infiltration into the collection system seems to have caused
the hydraulic overloading. The influent flow which is normally 0.350 mgd increased to
over 0.900 mgd during the rain. Forney Creek WWTP has a designed flow of .750mgd.
Several precautionary measures were taken:
1. Oxidation ditch discs, which induces dissolved oxygen and keeps the solids
mixed, were turned off so that incoming solids would settle rather than pass
through into the secondary clarifiers.
2. The return activated sludge (RAS) was increased to return more sludge back to
the oxidation ditches.
3. Chlorine feed to the contact chamber was increased to help kill fecal coliform.
The amount of clarifier solids lost is unknown, but the sludge blankets are normally
maintained at 2 to 3 feet in each of the 97,000 gallon clarifiers.
Stream fecal coliform samples were taken on 01-31-03 and the results were as follows.
Upstream: 94/ 100"
Downstream: 5 3 3/ 100m1
ROG R H. MOBLEY, C
FORNEY CREEK WWTP
CC: COUNTY MANAGER
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
UTILITIES SUPERVISOR

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Willam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan Klimek, P.E., Director
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MR. STEPHEN GILBERT
115 WEST MAIN ST
LINCOLNTON, NC 28092
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 4, 2003
SUBJECT: PAYMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
FORNEY CREEK WWTP
LINCOLN COUNTY
PERMIT NO: NCO074012
LV 03-120
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 04325 in the amount of $1,085.45 received from
you dated February 27, 2003. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against
the subject facility and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future
action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Bob Sledge at [phone].
Sincerely,
Coleen Sullins, Chief
Water Quality Section
Cc: Enforcement File #: LV 03 -120
MRO Regional Office Supervisor
Central Files
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AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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MAR 1 0 2003
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William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
February 12, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, P.E.
Director of Public Utilities
Lincoln County
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28098
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
7001 2510 0005 0287 8552
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Middle Forney Creek WVi7TP
Case No. LV 03-120
Lincoln County
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $1085.45 ($1000.00 civil penalty + $85.45 enforcement costs) against Lincoln County.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Lincoln County for the month of August 2002.
This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations found
in NPDES Permit No. NC0074012. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this
letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Lincoln County violated
the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0074012 and North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil
penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with
authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional
Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Lincoln County:
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Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
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$ 85.45
For % of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-
215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0074012, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of the permit monthly average effluent
limit for Ammonia Nitrogen.
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313-
2 82. 1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory
authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed
justification for such request:

A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the
reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for
contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment
letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an
administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in
dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and
stipulation form and a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether:
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-2 82. 1 (b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting
from the violations;
(c) the violations were inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violation;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Please submit this information to the attention of.
Ms. Coleen Sullins
Water Quality Section Chief
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will
review the information during a bimonthly enforcement conference and inform
you of his decision in the matter of the remission request. His response will
provide details regarding case status, directions for payment and provision for
further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's
Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that the Committee
cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request
considered by the Director and therefore, it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing:
If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to
the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes. You must:

File your original petition with the
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
and
Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within IWqy days, as evidenced by a date
stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect
the penalty.
Please be advised that any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new
enforcement action, including an additional penalty. if you have any questions about this civil
penalty assessment, please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional
Office at 704/663-1699.
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(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
D. Rex G � son, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

Limit Violations, August 2002
Parameter
Ammonia Nitrogen
Attachment A
Lincoln County
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Case Number LV 03-120
Month Average Limit Violations
Reported Value Limit
3.49 * 2.0
* denotes assessment of civil penalty.
Units
mg/L

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Lincoln
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF
CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND STIPULATION OF FACTS
Lincoln County )
PERMIT NO. NCO074012 ) FILE NO. LV 03-120
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling for
violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated
, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil
penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and
does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further
understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be
submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of 2003
BY
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

A. (I.) EFFLUENT LINIITATIONS RIND MONITORING REgUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Sucl-I discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Pe=. tree as
specified below:
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LIMITS
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outfall. Instream samples shall be collected three times per week from June I — September 30, then
weekly for the remaining months of the year.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Residue Concentrations shall not exceed 15% of
their respective influent values (65% removal).
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
4. Tne t)H shall no: be less than 6.0 standard snits no- greater t:,a:. 9.0 standard units.
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FAX [phone]
COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
115 WEST MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR CITIZEN'S CENTER LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
September 11, 2001
Central Files
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Sirs:
Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant was non -compliant due to high
ammonia nitrogen levels during the first and second weeks of August 2002. These
conditions were primarily due to low dissolved oxygen in the oxidation rings. Tine
unusually high temperatures for the month and dam- weather drove the D.O.
demand up. In addition. long sluggish collection system lines became septic and
contributed to the higher than normal influent ammonia levels.
The D.O. problem was solved by changing the pullers on the oxidation ring dis:
motor drivers. This increased the rotation speed on the disc which increased the
dissolved oxygen level. Within 36 hours the plant returned to its normal effiuent
ammonia monitoring level.
If you should have any questions, please contact me at 704-822-9667.
Sincerely,
Roger H. Mobley, dRC
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Fast Track Worksheet
Case Number LV 03 120
Facility Name Forney Creek WWTP
Permit Number INCO074012
Previous Case Statutory Maximun $10,000
in the Last No per violation
two years
Number of Assessments for previous 6 DMRs Total Assessment Factor =
• 1 0 20 03 0 40 0 6 1.00
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Total
Number Number Penalty/ Assessment
Violations Assessed Parameter Violation Violation Factor Total Penalty
Percent of the Maximum Penalty 10.00
Authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A.
Comments
Prepared by Richard Bridgeman

William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 3, 2003
558
Ms. Oweita Futrell
Lincoln Co. Forney Creek WWTP Lab
7533 S. Little Egypt Road
Stanley, NC 28164
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Dear Ms. Futrell:
We have scheduled an on -site audit of your laboratory for approximately 9:00 a.m., April 10. The scope of the
audit will include all methods marked on Attachment I of the laboratory's current North Carolina Wastewater
/Groundwater Certificate and /or marked on the application for NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification. The
purpose will be to verify the laboratory's documented quality control/quality assurance procedures and adequacy in
meeting the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
Enclosed are inspection checklists for the upcoming inspection. Prior to the on -site audit, excluding the data
review sections, please have your analysts complete each checklist. Any checklists that your laboratory is unable to
complete, or any specific items that you do not understand, will be completed during the inspection. Completion of these
checklists prior to the on -site audit, with comments by analysts relating to specific procedural differences, will help avoid
any unnecessary interruption of the analyst's schedule. Hold these checklists at your laboratory for use at the time of the
audit.
The data review portion of the audit will require complete data packets including all of the supporting
documentation for data analysis. This requires, but is not limited to: copies of final reports, instrument run logs,
extraction/digestion logs, chromatograms, benchsheets, standard preparation logs, calibration curves and sample
receipt/chain of custody forms. If the lab is analyzing samples for reporting to the State of North Carolina, the data
packets for those samples should be readily available for review. For any parameters for which there is no North
Carolina data to review, general examples of samples analyzed by the certified methods will be reviewed along with any
documented allowances in the laboratory's quality system to meet North Carolina program specific requirements.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. I can be contacted at [phone] (extension 297), if you have
questions.
Enclosures
cc: James W. Meyer
Sincerely,
Chester E. Whiting
Laboratory Section
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Internet: www.enr.state.nc.us

lincoln county 7047368499 p.2
COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
115 WEST MAIN STREET, 2No FLOOR CITIZENS CFNTFR, LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
December 20, 2002
NCDENR
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Attn: Allen Johnson
Subject: Hydraulic Overload at Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Lincoln County, NC, Permit No. 0074012
Dear Mr. Johnson:
As we discussed on the phone on Wednesday, the purpose of this letter is to document an
event that occurred at the subject facility on December 13, 2002. During a heavy rain the
treatment plant experienced hydraulic overloading, which caused the two secondary clarifiers
to lose their sludge blankets. The overloading was caused by infiltration into the collection
system. The influent flow rate, which is normally 0.350 MGD, increased to a rate of
approximately 1.0 MGD several times during the storm.
Several precautionary measures were taken to minimize any adverse effects from the
overloading:
1. Oxidation ditch discs, which induce dissolved oxygen and keep the solids mixed, were
turned off so the incoming solids would settle rather than pass through into the secondary
clarifiers.
2. The return activated sludge (RAS) pumping rate was increased to rcturn more sludge back
to the oxidation ditches.
3. Chlorine feeding to the contact chamber was increased to full teed to help kill the fecal
matter. A fecal coliform test was run and the results were 350/100 ml, which is higher
than normal, but is within the weekly permit limit of400/100 ml.
The amount of clarifier solids lost is unknown, but the sludge blankets are normally
maintained at 2 to 3 feet in each of the 97,000 gallon clarifiers. Fecal coliform tests were
conducted on December 18, 2002, and the results were:
Upstream 130/100 ml
Downstream 77/100 ml

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
Inspection of the downstream channel did not reveal a negative impact from the overflow. A
concerted effort is underway to identify and repair the source of the infiltration in order to
prevent such occurrences in the future.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Please let me know if you have any questions or
if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
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Director of Public Utilities
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115 WEST MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
September 16, 2002
Mr. Richard Bridgeman
Division of Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
RE: Permit # NCO074012 Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Dear Mr. Bridgeman:
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This letter is in response to the deficiencies of the on -site plant inspection performed on
August 8, 2002 by Mr. Wes Bell.
Section: FACILITY SITE REVIEW OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Problem: An extension ladder is the only means of observing the inside of the sludge
holding tank.
Corrective Action: The Lincoln County Public Works department is contacting several
companies for bids to build steps with a platform attached to the sludge holding tank to
gain access to the top.
Section: SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM (Paragraph 1)
Problem: No effluent temperature was reported on June 4, 2002 and on nine occasions in
August of 2001.
Corrective Action: The effluent temperature was recorded on the plant log, but was
overlooked when the DMR was filed. It should also be noted that Forney Creek WWTP
underwent a 67% personnel change including the ORC during 2001.
(Paragraph 2)
Problem: Incorrect BOD and Ammonia limits on bottom of April 2002 DMR.
Corrective Action: We failed to change from winter to summer limits per the NPDES
permit. A closer proofread of the data being submitted will be accomplished prior to the
DMR being submitted.
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(Paragraph 3)
Problem: Facility does not specify on the DMR the actual BOD values that did not meet a
Q.C. criteria.
Corrective Action: BOD Q.C. failures were being documented on the DMR. However,
in the future a more detailed report including values will be submitted.
(Paragraph 4)
Problem: Incorrect Total Nitrogen value reported on June 2002 DMR.
Corrective Action: March 2002 DMR also had incorrect data for Total Nitrogen.
Corrected DMR reports for March and June 2002 have been submitted to Central Files,
Division of Water Quality in Raleigh.
Section: FLOW MEASUREMENT (Paragraph 1)
Problem: Effluent flow data charts flow on a six hour interval. Program should be
modified into shorter periods to chart more accurate and precise flow patterns.
Corrective Action: G.E. Team Control of Charlotte, N.C., who did the original program
for the plant has been contacted to determine the necessary action required to change the
effluent flow pattern.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [phone].
Sincerely,
C�- /_1 —
Roger H. Mobley
Forney Creek WWTP ORC
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cc: Stephen Gilbert, Director
Lincoln County Public Works

Or W ATFq Michael F. Easley v
Governor
Uj William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p 'C Alan W. Klimek, Director
Division of Water Quality
August 21, 2002
CERTIFIED MAIL 7001 2510 0005 0288 0234
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, Public Utilities Director
Lincoln County
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County, NC
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on August 8, 2002, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform
the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed
report to him.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) because of the limit violation of
the subject NPDES Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 as detailed in the
Self -Monitoring Section_of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation, per day may be assessed against
any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of
any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by September 19, 2002,
addressing the deficiency noted in the Facility Site Review/Operations & Maintenance and Self -
Monitoring Sections of the report. In responding, please address your comments to the attention
of Mr. Richard Bridgeman.
I
Customer Service Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
1 800 623-7748 FAX [phone]

Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert
Notice of Violation
Page Two
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Lincoln County Health Department

US Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., 20460 �
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Form Approved.
No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Repo rt
Approval Expires 8-31-98
NC Division of Water Quality / Mooresville Regional Office NCDERR
77
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES No. Vr/Mo/Day Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
N 5 NCO074012 02/08/08 C S 1
Remarks:
Inspection Work Days Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA ..........Reserved...........
1.5 3 N N
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
Entry Time:
Permit Effective Date:
County of Lincoln -Middle Forney Creek WWTP
9:21 am
01/06/01
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Exit Time/Date:
Permit Expiration Date:
Lincoln County, North Carolina
12:01 pm
05/02/28
02/08/08
Name(s) of On -Site Rep resentative(s)/Title(s)/Phone No(s)/Fax No(s):
Mr. Roger Mobley/ORC/704-822-9667
Name and Address of Responsible Official:
Title: Public Utilities Director
Mr. Steven A. Gilbert
Lincoln County
115 West Main Street
Phone No:
Contacted?
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
704-736-8496
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check
only those areas evaluated)
X Permit X Flow Measurement X Operations & Maintenance X Sewer Overflow
X Records/Reports X Self -Monitoring Program X Sludge Handling/Disposal Pollution Prevention
X Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules Pretreatment Multimedia
X Effluent/Receiving Waters X Laboratory Storm Water Other:
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary.
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors:
Agency/Office/Telephone No:
Date:
Wes Bell �,(�
NCDWQ/MOORESVILLE/[phone]
8/12/02
Date:
Signature of Management QA Reviewer:
Agency/Office/Phone & Fax No:
Date:
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev. 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete

Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Page Two
The facility was last inspected by Linda Love of this office on June 15, 2001.
PERMIT:
The permit authorizes the continued operation of an existing 0.75 MGD wastewater treatment
facility consisting of an influent pump station with dual pumps, parshall flume with ultrasonic flow
recorder, mechanical bar screen, manual bypass screen, aerated grit removal basin, oxidation ditch
with three (3) channels, dual final clarifiers, dual chlorine contact chambers, gas dechlorination,
cascade post aeration, return sludge pumping station with dual pumps, dual aerobic digesters, gravity
sludge thickener, and sludge holding tank.
The permit for this facility became effective on 6/1/01 and expires on 2/28/05.
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
Records and reports consisting of discharge monitoring reports (DMR's), chain of custody
forms, sample analysis reports, lab bench sheets, Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC)/daily
operation log, maintenance log, O & M manuals, process control data, and calibration logs were
reviewed at the time of the inspection. The records were in-depth and well organized.
FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
All treatment units appeared to be operating properly and the surrounding grounds were well
maintained. The DAF unit is operational; however, the treatment unit has not been put into service.
Only one of the chlorine contact chamber was being utilized due to low flows. The mixed liquor
appeared to be adequately oxygenated and well mixed. The effluent from the final clarifiers was
clear with no floatable solids. Bar screenings are disposed at the county landfill. The back-up
generator is tested on a weekly basis. The facility utilizes an on-line computer system (SCADA) to
assist in the operation of the treatment facility.
The process control program consists of mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS), dissolved
oxygen, settleability tests, sludge blanket measurements, and microscopic examinations. Sludge
wasting is based on MLSS measurements.
The facility's collection system consists of eighteen pump stations equipped with autodialer,
audible, and visual alarm systems. The pump stations are inspected on a weekly basis. The county's
collections/sewer department maintains all pump stations.
The facility is staffed with a Grade IV ORC. A certified back-up operator has been
designated and is available when the ORC is unable to visit the facility. The ORC was very
knowledgeable of all treatment processes and equipment utilized at the facility.
An extension ladder is the only means of observing the inside of the sludge holding tank.
This is a serious safety hazard for the operators. An OSHA approved access ladder with platform
should be installed. In addition, the NPDES Permit requires that the facility be properly operated
and maintained at all times.

Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Page Three
LABORATORY
The on -site laboratory (Certification #558) and the contracted services of Pace Analytical
Services, Inc. (Certification #40) in Huntersville, N.C. provide analytical support. The laboratories
were not evaluated at the time of the inspection. Please refer to Mr. Chet Whiting's (Division's
Laboratory Certification Unit) inspection report for the inspection performed at the on -site laboratory
on 4/16/02.
The pH, TRC, and dissolved oxygen meters and thermometer appeared to be properly
calibrated.
EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS
The effluent discharge was clear with trace suspended solids and no foam. The facility
discharges into Forney Creek, which is a Class C water in the Catawba River Basin. The receiving
stream did not appear to be negatively impacted. The discharge outfall was accessible at the time of
the inspection.
SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM:
Self -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period June 2001 through May 2002, inclusive.
A daily maximum TRC violation was reported on February 28, 2002. No effluent temperature was
reported on June 4 and on nine occasions in August 2001. The remaining monitoring frequencies
were correct.
The incorrect BOD and ammonia limits were noted on the bottom of the April 2002 DMR.
The ORC and permittee should ensure all DMRs are accurate and complete before submittal to the
Division.
The facility does not specify (on the DMR) the actual BOD values that did not meet all QC
criteria and the corresponding values of the QC exceedances. These values should be specified on
the DMR in order for the Division's staff to determine the validity of the data.
The review of the June and July 2002 DMRs was performed at the time of the inspection.
The facility's contracted lab analyzed for TKN, nitrate nitrogen, and nitrite nitrogen; however, only
the TKN values were reported for the total nitrogen value. According to 15A NCAC 2B .0508
(d)(3)(A), "total nitrogen shall be the sum of TKN, nitrate nitrogen, and nitrite nitrogen... ". Please
resubmit amended DMR(s) to the Division.
Composite samples are collected flow proportionately. All samples appeared to be properly
preserved and meet the required holding times.
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Effluent flow is measured continuously by an ultrasonic flow meter with totalizer. The flow
data is charted on a computer terminal located in the facility's office. The computer program charts
the flows on a six hour interval. The computer program should be modified into shorter time periods
(such as every 15 or 30 minutes) to chart more accurate and precise flow patterns.

Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Page Four
FLOW MEASUREMENT cont'd:
The flow meter is calibrated annually by the Ken Nash Company in Lowell, N.C. The flow
meter was last calibrated on 3/6/02.
SLUDGE DISPOSAL:
Digested sludge is land applied by Southern Soil Builders of Roaring River, N.C. under the
authority of Permit No. WQ0002712.
SEWER OVERFLOW:
Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit, and North
Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system,
pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of
the wastewater shall be reported to the central office or the appropriate regional office (Mooresville
Regional Office 704-663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the
permittee became aware of the bypass. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business
hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at 800-662-7956, 800-
858-0368, or 919-733-3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time
of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause; the period of the
bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence
of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (i.e. any spill that reaches any water
already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc...) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the
ground that does not reach surface waters must be reported.
An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an
evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish
kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved oxygen and
pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at
multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative impact. Failure to report
the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties
of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
April 5, 2002
558
Mr. Roger Mobley
Lincoln Co. Forney Creek WWTP Lab
7533 S. Little Egypt Road
Stanley, NC 28164
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NCDENFI
NORTH CAROLINA DERARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Dear Mr. Mobley:
We have scheduled an on -site audit of your laboratory for approximately 9:00 a.m., Tuesday April
16, 2002. The scope of the audit will include all methods marked on Attachment I of the laboratory's current
North Carolina Wastewater /Groundwater Certificate and /or marked on the application for NC
Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification (a copy is enclosed). The purpose will be to verify the
laboratory's documented quality control/quality assurance procedures and adequacy in meeting the
requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
Enclosed are inspection checklists for the upcoming inspection. Prior to the on -site audit, excluding
the data review sections, please have your analysts complete each checklist. Any checklists that your
laboratory is unable to complete, or any specific items that you do not understand, will be completed during
the inspection. Completion of these checklists prior to the on -site audit, with comments by analysts relating
to specific procedural differences, will help avoid any unnecessary interruption of the analyst's schedule.
Hold these checklists at your laboratory for use at the time of the audit.
Please have available for review all DMR report sheets and bench data produced since the last on -
site inspection. These data sets will be used to assess the quality of your data during the inspection. If
further data or report sheets are required, we will notify you during the inspection. .
Review your last inspection report (Inspection date: 9/14/00), to assure that all deficiencies have
been corrected. If the deficiencies cited in the 9/14/00inspection report have not been corrected,
enforcement action will be recommended.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. I can be contacted at [phone] (extension 252), if
you have questions.
Sincerely,
Chester E. Whiting
Laboratory Section
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Enclosures
cc: James W. Meyer
Mooresville Regional Office
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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March 7, 2002
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MAR 0 8 2002
Mr. Roger H. Mobley
Forney Creek WWTP - Lincoln County
7533 S. Little Egypt Rd. WATER 0", ,
Stanley, NC 28164-'`�"'-
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
Dear Mr. Mobley:
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the
provisions of NC GS 143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew
certification for your laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by
EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100,
.0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your
certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all
parameters required to properly meet your certification needs.
Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional
information.
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Laboratory Section Chief
Enclosure
cc: James W. Meyer
Chester E. Whiting
Mooresville Regional Office
Laboratory Section N. C. Division of Water Quality 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623
FAX: [phone] Internet: www.esb.enr.state.nc.us/lab
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
In accordance with the provisions ofN.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800:
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Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for
compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations.
By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate.
This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures,
records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable.
This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2002
Certificate No. 558
Steve W Tedder

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Attachment I
North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
Lab Name: Forney Creek WWTP - Lincoln County Certificate Number: 558
Address: 7533 S. Little Egypt Rd. Effective Date: 01/01/2002
Stanley, NC 28164- Expiration Date: 12/31/2002
Date of Last Amendment: 02/28/2002
The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below.
CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
INORGANICS
BOD
Std Method 5210B
RESIDUAL CHLORINE
Std Method 4500 Cl G
COLIFORM FECAL
Std Method 9222D (MF)
CONDUCTIVITY
Std Method 2510B
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
Std Method 4500 O G
AMMONIA NITROGEN
Std Method 4500 NH3 F
pH
Std Method 4500 H B
RESIDUE SUSPENDED
Std Method 2540D
TEMPERATURE
Std Method 2550B
This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples Laboratories are
subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 21-1.0807.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
December 4, 2000
STAN KISER
EAST LINCOLN COUNTY
115 West Main Street
LINCOLNTON, NC 28092
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NCO074012
Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Dear Permittee:
The subject permit expires on July 31, 2001. North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) requires that
an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have already mailed
your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than February 1,
2001. Failure to request renewal of the permit by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger penalties
may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after July 31, 2001 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the current permit
must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and
could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Bob Sledge of the
Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 547. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional
Office at [phone] to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with
the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone number, fax number and e-mail
address are listed at the bottom of this page.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
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NPDES Permit NCO074012
EAST LINCOLN COUNTY
Lincoln County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.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 ONLY by Industrial facilities discharging process
wastewater:
❑ Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40
CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA is not completed within one week of February 1, 2001, submit the
application package without the PPA. Submit the PPA as soon as possible after February 1, 2001.
The above requirement does NOT apply to municipal or nonindustrial facilities.
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
November 23, 1999
Mr. Jack Chandler, Public Service Director
Lincoln County
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
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Additional Information Request
Lincoln County
Land Application of Residuals from the
Treatment of Water and Wastewater
Lincoln and Catawba Counties
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the
subject application. Additional information is required before we can continue our review. Please
address the following items no later than December 23, 1999:
General Information:
1) Note that the three watershed classification forms (i.e., Page 9 of 18 of the submitted
application form), submitted as part of this permit application package, were not
signed by the applicant (i.e., see Item 8.). The Division of Water Quality (Division)
views the applicant's signature on this form as a certification that the information
provided is correct and accurate. Therefore, please submit amended forms
accordingly.
2) Note that a separate Section III., Section IV., and Section V. must be prepared and
submitted for each source of residuals to be permitted. The submitted permit
application package appears to have only one copy of these sections, and these are
all applicable to the residuals to be generated at the Forney Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant (WWTP). Please submit complete section for the residuals to be
generated by the East Lincoln County Water Treatment Plant (WTP) as well.
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Facility Information:
1) Note that the permit numbers for the Forney Creek WWTP and the East Lincoln
County WTP, as listed in Item III. 2. on Page 2 of 18 of the submitted application
form, are switched. Specifically, the NPDES Permit No. for the WWTP is
NC0074012, and the Public Water Supply ID No. for the WTP is 01-55-085. Please
ensure that this typographical error is corrected in any additional information
submitted to the Division as a result of this request letter.
2) Please clarify whether or not the 368,000-gallon storage volume at the Forney Creek
WWTP is provided in a holding tank or tanks separate from the aerobic digester.
State how many aerobic digesters and holding tanks are available at the WWTP.
Clarify whether or not the holding tanks are aerated.
3) Please clarify whether or not all residuals generated at the Forney Creek WWTP are
thickened following digestion and prior to storage.
4) As requested in Item III. 11. on Page 2 of 18 of the submitted application form,
please provide an explanation of the treatment process at the East Lincoln County
WTP. Ensure that this explanation includes a description of how the residuals to be
land applied are generated, treated, and stored.
Residuals Information:
1) The Division has several questions with respect to the information provided in Item
III. 4. on Page 2 of 18 of the submitted application form:
♦ Please explain how the estimated volume of residuals to be generated by the
Forney Creek WWTP was calculated. Clarify why this volume is expressed as
a range.
♦ Please clarify whether the request to land apply the 105 dry tons of residuals
stored at the East Lincoln County WTP is to constitute a one-time series of
events only. If so, provide the length of time that land application of these
stored residuals is expected to occur.
♦ Following removal of the 105 dry tons of residuals stored at the East Lincoln
County WTP, clarify whether or not the WTP is to remain a source in the land
application program. If so, provide the estimated dry tons per year to be land
applied from this facility (i.e., ensure that a quantitative justification of this
volume is provided).
2) Please describe what is/will be the ultimate disposal of the grit collected from the
aerated grit chamber at the Forney Creek WWTP. Specifically, the Division is
interested in whether or not this material is intended for land application as well.
3) No reactivity, ignitability, and corrosivity analysis reports were submitted for either
the WWTP or the WTP residuals, as requested by Item IV. 1. b. on Page 3 of 18 of
the submitted application form. Please provide copies of these reports for the
Division's review and inclusion in the final permit file.

Residuals Information (continued):
4) The total solids analysis of the residuals generated by the Forney Creek WWTP, as
completed by A&L Eastern Agricultural Laboratories, Inc., was reported to be 0.61
percent. Please clarify whether or not the sample analyzed is representative of the
residuals intended for land application (i.e., the submitted permit application package
indicates that thickened biosolids are going to be land applied). If not, please
provide an analysis of the residuals that are intended for land application.
5) Note that the arsenic concentration for the Forney Creek WWTP residuals is not
correct in Item IV. 3. on Page 3 of 18 of the submitted application form. Please
provide an amended page for the Division's inclusion in the permit file.
6) Please be aware that there are two typographical errors in the calculation worksheet
for the East Lincoln County WTP provided in the submitted permit application
package. The value for total Kjeldahl nitrogen is listed as 21,500 milligrams per
kilogram; however, the residuals analysis performed by A&L Eastern Agricultural
Laboratories, Inc. shows that there are only 15,300 milligrams per kilogram present.
Note that this error causes the plant available nitrogen to be calculated incorrectly by
the spreadsheet. Finally, the pounds of lead per dry ton of residuals is off by an
order of magnitude. Please submit corrected worksheets for the Division's inclusion
in the final permit file.
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Reduction:
1) Please clarify whether the fecal coliform tests for the WWTP and WTP residuals,
submitted in the additional information received on June 11, 1999, are reported in
most probable number per wet gram or most probable number per dry gram.
2) The additional information received on June 11, 1999 accidentally omitted the vector
attraction reduction testing, results, and calculations for the residuals generated by
the Forney Creek WWTP, as requested in Item V. 2. on Page 4 of 18 of the
submitted application form.
Land Application Sites:
1) Please clarify whether the desired field designations will be "T" or "DT," "P" or
"DP," or "J" or "DJ," for the Darris Turbyfill, Bernice Preston, and North &
Melanie Jones, respectively.
2) Please clarify which of the Dams Turbyfill sites are in Catawba County and which
are in Lincoln County.
3) For Site No. T3, please clarify what type of pasture (i.e., fescue, etc.) is intended for
planting. In addition, please consider divided this site into two separate fields, so
that the land application on the 20 acres of pasture and 6 acres of crops may be more
easily tracked by the applicant and the Division. Ensure that an amended buffer map
is submitted accordingly.

Land Application Sites (continued):
4) Please clarify what type of pasture and hay crop (i.e., fescue, etc.) are intended for
planting on the North Jones and Melanie Jones sites.
5) The Division has several comments with respect to the buffer maps provided in the
submitted permit application package:
♦ No north arrows are provided on any of the buffer maps. Please consider
adding this item to each map as a clarification to the applicant, the contractor,
and the Division.
♦ On Site No. T1, the house/domestic supply well near the middle of the
southern border does not appear to be adequately buffered (i.e., 400 feet
maximum), if the house is under separate ownership.
♦ On Site No. T3, the northernmost house/domestic supply well near the
southern border does not appear to be adequately buffered (i.e., 400 feet
maximum), if the house is under separate ownership.
♦ It would be helpful to the Permittee, the contractor, and the Division if the
buffer map for Site No. P1 were amended to label the owners of the various
houses/properties. In this way, areas where reduced buffer apply may be more
easily detected.
♦ On Site No. P1, it appears as if a buffer from the northwestern property line
was omitted.
♦ One Site No. P1, it appears as if a public right-of-way buffer from Old Plank
Road was omitted near the western corner of the site.
♦ Please note that the Division does not allow reduction in buffers from property
lines (i.e., only allowed reduction is for buffers from structures under separate
ownership). Therefore, please amend the buffer map for Site No. P 1 to
include the required 50-foot buffer from the property line shared with Ruth
Conner (?).
♦ It is difficult to determine exactly where the property line delineations are on
the buffer map for Site No. J1. Ensure that all property line buffers are
properly provided in any amended copies.
♦ Public right-of-way buffers do not appear to be drawn in for Site No. Jla and
Site No. Jlc.
♦ On Site No. Jla, the house/domestic supply well to the southeast does not
appear to be adequately buffered (i.e., 400 feet maximum), if the house is
under separate ownership.
6) The agronomist's report provided in the submitted permit application package states
that the soil pH must be adjusted to between 5.6 and 6.0. Please note that the
permit, when issued, will require that the soil pH be adjusted to a minimum of 6.0.

Land Application Site (continued):
7) Note that the Division now adjusts all PAN loading rated based on realistic yield
expectations of the crop growing in a particular soil series (or group thereof). This
approach ensures that residuals are applied at as close to agronomic rates as possible
(i.e., NCDA fertilizer rates are often excessive). For example, on a soil dominated
by a Cecil soil series, a fescue crop to be used for hay should receive about 225
pounds of nitrogen per acre and a fescue crop to be used for pasture should receive
about 190 pounds of nitrogen per acre, based on a realistic yield analysis. Therefore,
please amend the agronomist's report accordingly. Ensure that all realistic yield
calculations as well as sources for the yield data are also provided.
8) The crop management plan submitted with the agronomist's report does not provide
any information about sorghum and milo crops. Please amend the plan, as these
crop are proposed for some of the land to be permitted into this land application
program.
9) In the submitted soil scientist's report, no groundwater monitoring is recommended
for any of the sites to be permitted under this land application program. Please note
that the Division's Groundwater Section has recommended that a well be installed
and monitoring initiated at Site No. P 1 because of the high density of residences and
domestic potable water supply wells nearby. The applicant will be required to install
this well within 30 days of permit issuance and prior to use of this site for land
application.
10) Please explain how the land application sites will be managed to prevent the
potential for blinding by the residuals from the East Lincoln County WTP.
Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested
information. Five copies of all revised information, including letters, calculations, analysis reports,
and revised maps, should be submitted to my attention at the address above. Please note that
failure to provide this additional information on or before the above requested date can result in
your application being returned as incomplete.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone],
extension 353. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and timely response.
Sincerely,
i
Shannon Mohr Thornburg
Environmental Engineer
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
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