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Home My WebLink AboutNC0067318_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 12/21/2020t r:. t ,ta w Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY June 09, 2017 Mr. Tracy Tallent Macon County Schools 1202 Old Murphy Road Franklin, NC 28734 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Acting Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director Division Of WE� R��m JUN 16 2017 Subject: Permit lenddWr Quality Regional Operations Application No. iv wt t vflte Regional Office Nantahala School Macon County Dear Mr. Tallent: The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges receipt of your permit application and supporting documentation received on June 08, 2017. The primary reviewer for this renewal application is Charles Weaver. The primary reviewer will review your application, and he will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Per G.S. 150B-3 your current permit does not expire until permit decision on the application is made. Continuation of the current permit is contingent on timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Charles at 919-807-6391 or Charles.Weaver@ncdenr.gov. cc: Central Files ,NPDES aS' i11e Rea31f Sincerely, Wren Thedford Wastewater Branch State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919-807-6300 NPUBS APPLI -A' For privately -owned treatment systeins lat Mail the cOmp�e�te N. C. DENR / Division awsi If you are completing th, field to the next. To check 1. Contact Informatio Owner Name Facility Name Mailing Address city State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number e-mail Address 2. Location of facility p Check here if same addre Street Address or State R City State / Zip Code County 3. Operator Information N the AT- - FORM D D% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD ation to: alit / w'ns9�� iL..Od. from one r type. DWR on of firm, public orgaruzahon or other entity; that, operates the facility. (Note that this is nos referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC) Name Mailing Address city State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number e-mail Address 1 of 3 o 4, R L617 Mail Service Centaleigh, RTC 27699-1617 � 1 NPDES Pesmi WOO (� ? 3 i 8 s form in computer use t TAB key or the up - down arrows to move the boxes, click your mo jje on top of the box. Otherwise, please print o mm: /A&C 0,1 Lo l �� clu C � � ,�+, r _DiNcDEQ/ {UdG1 Itia, f �: Scfl� 0 C) f' U 08 201 1`)_ 0 (' m %1 1 A�d „vas _„�4ty j"j i v✓I �� '/� I l P-rrc i I C 7'� ( 5al --59.3 !i Nl � � k1 ZB 1 c , us roducing discharge: ss as above ❑ ad -z 1= q 7Z i 1 I nlLv, Caal-LC,C <e�� I' j Fom -D 11112 nlLv, Caal-LC,C <e�� I' j Fom -D 11112 -D 11112 NPDF.S APPLI ATIOflN - FORM D For privately -owned treatment systems t qat y ing 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 li►!GID 4. Description of wastewater: Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apPlyr Industrial ❑ Number of Empl .ees Commercial El Number of Empl gees Residential ❑ Number of Home School Number of Stude s%Staff Z� Other ❑ Explain: Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: restaurants, etc.): k—C .Z 5 Clh fl Number of persons served: l.Z 0 5. Type of collection system Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ 6. Outfall Information: Number of separate discharge points Outfall Identification number(s) 0% Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ 7, Name of receava;_i2v outfall). 4a, S. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: 9. Describe the treatment system t,tsr act msrauea componeras, mcutatng capacmes, l uiw�r�itvrtea, ii iitc �r�ut a �rvviueei. is rtvi suiiicierti. seuurute srteet v► uuuer. n 0 47-�- ---"uA:.AFh-u D &nc t ; 1 on Jisiori, mobile home park, shopping centers, (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) Pro e a rnaf, Sl7r'�LLTJ"r"t(i r`.}i� exo tt locaVon of each ( Intermittent >n' Duration: 00Si n!a. "1'0-' tnae aestgn remouat Jor buy, i o6, niirogen anti EE&h iite uescriuiiurt vi iite lreui►rterti susierrt in u c 4 S ---S--r C n NPDES A LJ �TION - FORM D For privately -owned treatment systems t plating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 10. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Design flow � • G � � Annual Average daily flow 6 s 7 Maximum daily flow 0, O 0 7 MGD (for 1I.. Is this Facility located on Indian country? ❑ Yes 'f�j No 12. Effluent Data NEW APPLIC4ATTS: Provide data for the parameters lis samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sar report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one 22E1NEWAL APPLICAi11TS: Provide the highest sin the nn_ct .46 mnnfhc )Inr or the, previous 3 years) previous 3 years) Fecal, Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab ng shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, lysis is reported; report as daily maximum. reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over - - - - rivaa ily vuecr Ui uIILCLerS Monthly 1V/A-. Units of Mvzmum A®era a Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) 2y Fecal Coliform I �A A) I;AF ?Parameter ] /^� � Total Suspended Solids � � Temperature (Summer) d 2 r 6- G Temperature (Winter) -7 d 3 H d r— ,, - .v L ► c-, 1 v % r,r� Cv 13. List all permits, construction approvals Type Permit Number Hazardous Waste (RCRA) UIC (SDWA) NPDES ticCOG7 iS/ PSD (CAA) Non -attainment program (CAA) 14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am familiar with the best of my knowledge and belief such Printed na6ne of Person Signing Gl'1'r' � � m_V�t i Lnl /or applications: pe Permit Number NESHAPS (CAA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) D ledge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) Other North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person whc application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of th guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or b, provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment i contained in the application and that to the is true, complete, and accurate. Title �- s = "Iel Date iowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any iintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management mingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method :nvironmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be ipdsonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) 3 of 3 11 1 Form-D 11/12 ,, !//� _ V ^•- 4 l I r i��y�y iB '✓�f-'}��.rr �L,a v i„•� sk =' �_/f • .Ra .:ins :ar;r ,� �0 w r 1�:�1 •}h /�i p;.�=tea-'JrVi. �`-..{ _ �%. _•;.': , 2• I �•_ • � •`�`cvJ�� .�: r�rs! � f �"`LL'; � rt .�;�, a ..•ice. r —•, I ktw y. • Y'i - @9f 4. %r',`^�'��` ~.,.,i A'siSr i'T; .� '� " �,�t ter-•. \ ��C1ti: •'-`. _ .:i;. C'K. r �.V r; �`�,` •�: _ `• rim/v-•;__( Tr`�1l};•^�/ • r 'tl .v`''•�`-'a;�; = �� =�I�S•.i • nr �• _ 77 s _ '17 +a••Y•':L�.•�� jf•rd'•��..+� G�J+!t�+ ••:•} 1 �fl54 — :` - w %:- •�. 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N C 00 6 7 3 1 8 Facility` A Stream Class: C--rout ��Catl®n `' `s� Nantahala School P Subbasin: 40403 Latitude: 35'15'10" Longitude:83'38'06" � SCALE tFA000 Receiving Stream: Partridge Creek North i i United Stales Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 2 15 I 3 I NCO067318 I11 12 16/10/24 17 18 I C I 19 I s I 20LJ 211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 f6 I Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 67 70 I I 71 I I 72 L ti j 73 � I �74 751 I I I I I I I80 LJ LJ I I I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number). 10:OOAM 16/10/24 12/12/01 Nantahala School NCSR 1412 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Topton NC 28781 10:30AM 16/10/24 17/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Chris Baldwin,PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 287341029//828-524-3314/8285245938 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 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 Mikal Willmar ARO WQ//828-296-4686/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# ,I NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 31 NCO067318 I11 12 16/10/24 17 18 JIC Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) 3,- � r I Page# 2 Permit: NCO067318 Owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Date: 10/24/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 4- ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑-.--❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: .Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ ,Q Is all required information readily available, complete and current? Lx� ❑ ❑ M Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? `E. ❑ ❑ [ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DIVIRs?'� ` ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑x Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Dates, times and location of sampling ❑ Name of individual performing the sampling ❑ Results of analysis and calibration ❑ Dates of analysis ❑ Name of person performing analyses r ❑ Transported COCs ❑ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ ❑ a (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? 21 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 4 9 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? �J ❑ ❑ ❑ _ ��-- .fl by- •:lk. c� v� S �"TC Le�^��1-{- Page# 3 i Permit: NC0067318 Owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Date: 10/24/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous) year's Annual Report on file for review? �Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: V( Primary Clarifier Is the clarifier free of black and odorou wastewater? Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? Are weirs level? Is the site free of weir blockage? Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Is scum removal adequate? Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? Is the drive unit operational? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y4 of the sidewall depth) Comment: Aeration Basins I Mode of operation { S c n , 'A r I— �M Type of aeration system t- c,1�^� Is the basin free of dead spots? J�GD <( C-c4 Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Yes No NA NE L ❑ ❑ ❑ L �� ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Page# 4 11 Permit: NCO067318 Inspection Date: 10/24/2016 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Nantahala School Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? � , 6;, Z. ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? �� 4 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ _S �,,�� Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Secondary Clarifier / Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? „ u / ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? , ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating"sludge? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? 14 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? /I/IJV ❑ ❑ ❑ E] # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 25 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ 21 ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually. _ cam`- ❑ ❑ In ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ [3— ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ Is ❑ Page# 5 t Permit: NCO067318 Owner -Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Date: 10/24/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE Comment: use u� v Effluent Pine Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are' required) are they operating properly? Af Comment: Effluent Samolin Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? N/'L # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? i Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Standbv Power Is automatically activated standby power available? \� Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? Is the generator tested under load? N n Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? �J J Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? \� Is the generator fuel level monitored? Comment: C� II I i i Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ �< cc irk. �v J7 1 C 2 Page# 6 ��feY Yhw�n 1, G11 PAT MCCRORY Governor L.._ DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY November 4, 2016 Tracy Tallent Macon County Schools 1202 Old Murphy Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Nantahala School Permit No: NCO067318 Macon County Dear Mr. Tallent: Director On October 24, 2016 Dan Boss and I conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the NPDES Discharge Permit that serves the Nantahala School. Based on records reviewed, on -site evaluation and interviews with staff, the system was determined to be in compliance with Permit NC0067318. The system and its components appear to be well maintained and operated. The assistance of Michael Ladd (ORC) in conducting the inspections was greatly appreciated. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If there are questions or additional information is needed, please feel free to contact me at 828-2964500. Sincerely, 2 Mikal Willmer Environmental Specialist Enclosed: Inspection Report cc: MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement Asheville-Fl-es— +Michael Ladd, ORC G:\WR\WQ\Macon\Wastewater\Minors\Nantahala School 67318\Inspect. October 24, 2016\CEI letter 10-24-16.doc 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 2 15 I 3 I N00067318 I11 12 16/10/24 17 18 ICI 19 I G I 201 21III111 IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIII I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1�6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA Reserved 67 I 72 ti j 731 I 174 751 701 I 71 I —J LJ I I I I I I I I I I80 LJ Section B: FacilityData Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09:55AM 16/10/24 12/12/01 Nantahala School Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date NCSR 1412 Topton NC 28781 10:25AM 16/10/24 17/11/30 Name(s) of Ohsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Michael J. Ladd/ORC/828-360-6401/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Chris Baldwin,PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 287341029//828-524-3314/8285245938 Yes 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 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 Daniel J Boss ARO WQ//828-296-4658/ Mikal Willmer ARO WQ//828-296-4686/ 11 /..•. 14 .— �-- l6 fe Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date - (�, EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# i NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) 1 31 NCO067318 I11 12 16/10/24 17 18 1-1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Inspectors Mikal Willmer and Dan Boss with the Asheville Regional Office (ARO) conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Nantahala School's wastewater treatment system on October 24, 2016. Tracy Tallent with Macon County Schools and Michael Ladd (ORC) were present and assisted in the inspection. Mr. Boss suggested the addition of an alarm for the 2000 gallon EQ basin may be beneficial in instances of excess flow. Overall the plant appeared to be well'operated and maintained and in compliance with all permit conditions. Records reviewed before the inspection showed sampling was in compliance with current permit limits. The Nantahala School is currently not registered for eDMR. Inspectors reminded Mr. Tallent eDMR registration is required by December 21, 2016. Mikal Willmer emailed Mr. Tallent information about the process for registering and using the eDMR system. Page# 2 Permit: NCO067318 Owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Date: 10/24/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable E ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Reaularly analvze mixed liquors and monitor DO. Mixed liauors can ranqe from 1500 to 3500 m9/L. Settleability is generally 25 to 40 %. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ ❑ E 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ E ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? E ❑ ❑ . ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NC0067318 Inspection Date: 10/24/2016 , Record Keeping Facility has copy of previous Comment: Mr. Tallent kE is Annual Report on file for are nearby. Bar Screens Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Debris from bar screen is Equalization Basins Is the basin aerated? Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural Is the basin free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Are audible and visual alarmsoperable? # Is basin size/volume adequate? Comment: The EQ basin gravity feeds into the aera Aeration Basins Mode of operation Type of aeration system I Is the basin free of dead spots? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Yes No NA NE El ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ E, ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Fact. Air Diffused ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NCO067318 Owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Date: 10/24/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Are the diffusers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ M Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ N Comment: The plant was not in operation during the inspection Solids were just recently pumped. Michael Ladd (ORC) stated aeration automatically turns on every 15 minutes at night and every 30 minutes duringthe he day. Solids are pumped about every two months. . Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? N ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Pumps and alarms were tested during the inspection Mr. Ladd manually raised floats to show pumps and alarms were working. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ N ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The flow measurements are based on water meter readings for the school. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? M ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The effluent pipe was accessible and well maintained Plant discharges about 18 times a day. Effluent Sampling Yes No INA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NCO067318 Inspection Date: 10/24/2016 Effluent Sampling Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than o Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (freque representative)? Comment: Permit requires grab samples. Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? Is the generator tested under, load? Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire v Is there an emergency agree) ent with a fuel vendor for extended I Is the generator fuel level monitored? Comment: Owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation equal to 6.0 degrees , sampling type site? on back-up power? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Governor Director November 8, 2012 Mr. David Curtis Macon County Schools 1202 Old Murphy Rd Franklin, N.C. 28734 Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO067318 Nantahala School WWTP Class WW-2 Macon County Dear Mr. Curtis: Dee Freeman Secretary Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on July 5, 2.012. With the issuance of this permit, you are hereby authorized to operate the subject facility at a monthly average flow of up to 0.003 MGD. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919) 807-6391. cc: Central Files Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protectio1v NPDES- Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919 807-6300 / FAX 919 807-6495 / http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq WI-7-X Gly, _fit dc.'i!w Charles Wakild, PL 1:( I �� (' -&?UALITY An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 501/16 Recycled/101/o Post Consumer Paper Permit NCO067318 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE ATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATTON In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the Macon County Board of Education are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Nantahala School WWTP 212 Windingstairs Road, south of Fairview Macon County to receiving waters designated as Partridge Creek in subbasin 04-04-03 of the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective December 1, 2012. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2017. Signed this day November 8, 2012 i Cha�� e akild, P.E., Director D' i ion of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NCO067318 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. The Macon County Board of Education is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.003 MGD extended -aeration wastewater treatment system that includes the following components: ■ 2000-gallon primary clarifier tank ■ 2000-gallon Aero-flo aerobic digestion system ■ 1000-gallon polishing tank ■ 580 ft2 recirculating sand filter The facility is located at the Nantahala School WWTP, south of Fairvie`v off Windingstairs Road in Macon County. 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Partridge Creek, a class C-Trout stream* in hydrologic unit 06010202 of the Little Tennessee River Basin. '✓ l Y` J'J�/1 R mot. MA ` -� •'` � � - ''r „�. •�\` _39287( b _/ �J`x cj.: � 1'� �i7� 1 lE � - ��, •„� �,�:::lii\ r .:. � ��•^ ,.�. •ti •,:/';?- a �' .•,`any _•%i • . 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(1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [0.003 MGD] During the period beginning upon the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER LIMITS- _ MONITORINQ REQUIREMENTS , 'Mont* :Daily Measurement Sarr' ldjType' Sample Location Average ,Maximum Frequency, Flow 50050 0.003 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 00310 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 00530 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent NHas N 00610 MonthlyGrab Effluent Temperature (°C) 00010 Weekly y Grab Effluent There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 1 of 18 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS Section A. Definitions 2/Month Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. 3/Week Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. Annual Average The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. Bypass The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. Calendar Day The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. Calendar Week The period from Sunday through the following Saturday. Calendar Quarter One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Composite Sample A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods: (1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 2 of 18 (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply: ➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters ➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more thani once per hour. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs' without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device! Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also "Composite Sample," above.) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. Daily Sampling Parameters requiring daily s�mpling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DWQ or "the Division" The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment aid Natural Resources. Effluent Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source whether treated or untreated. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission EPA The United States Environmental Protection Agency Facility Closure Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1. Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream samples). Version 11/09/2011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 3 of 18 Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA. Instantaneous flow measurement The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge during that sampling period. Monthly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Water Quality. Quarterly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. Severe property damage Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA. Upset An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Weekly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges. Section B. General Conditions 1. Duty to Comply The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41]. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions ' Page 4 of 18 imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the,case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 �o $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $16,000 perlviolation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class 11 violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues,. with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)] 2. Duty to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41(d)]. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part H.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures" (Part H.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. I 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which ,the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143- 215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. i 5. PropeLtyRights The issuance of this pen -nit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal,: State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)]. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertakl g of any work in any navigable waters. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 of 18 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23]. 8. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)]. 9. Duty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)]. 10. Expiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be submitted later than the expiration date of the existing pen -nit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Pennittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41(k)]. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures . (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.221. b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: (1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; (2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and (3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22] Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions ` Page 6 of 18 c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] I d. Certification. Any plerson signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: 7 certify, underpenalty of law, that this document and all attachments wereprepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. Ilam aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. " 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)]. 13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination The issuance of this pen -nit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al. 14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls 1. Certified Operator Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operat 6 Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]: a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the type and grade of the system; b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid certificate of the type of the system and no more than',one grade less than the grade of the system, with the exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation requirements are twice per year; and c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission (or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified operators, designatvig the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC): (1) 60 calendar day's prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or (2) within 120 calendar days following: ➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC) of the proper type and grade; or ➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC). Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 7 of 18 (3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating at least one of the responsibilities. The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least weekly ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. The ORC of each Class H, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. Proper Operation and Maintenance The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)]. NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff. 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)]. 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)] The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)] (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II.E.6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section. (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 8 of 18 (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section. 5. Upsets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit. (4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.13.2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof [40, CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. 6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated ,wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Section D. Monitorinjj and Records 1. Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the discharge for the period'the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)]. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) 'shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 9 of 18 NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 3. Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Perinittees should contact the Division's Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information regarding laboratory certifications. Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field parameter laboratory certifications. Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.411. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. Penalties for Tampering The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41]. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including: ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit ➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 10 of 18 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.411: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c.. The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses; e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and f. The results of such analyses. 8. Inspection and Entry The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and ;copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)]. Section E Reporting Requirements I 1. Change in Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. 2. Planned Changes The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility 1[40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR 122.29(b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1) or c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)]. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in particular NCGS 143-215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or a minor modification, to identify the new perinittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute. Version 1110912011 NPDES. Permit Standard Conditions Page 11 of 18 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41(1)(6)]. b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this pen -nit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)]. 8. Other Information Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)]. 9. Noncompliance Notification The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143- 215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 12 of 18 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more tlan two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41]. 12. Annual Performance R ports Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided',no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for evaluation. The report shall be sent ;to: NC DENRi/ Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 I Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 13 of 18 PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A. Construction a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements under Item b. of this Section. b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct, treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation. c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B. Groundwater Monitoring The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C. ChanjZes in Dischartles of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. Section D. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 14 of 18 PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Definitions In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities: Indirect Discharge or Industrial User Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section 307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 115A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)] Interference Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(14)] Pass Through A discharge which exits the [ OTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)] Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization. This definition includes any -devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T .0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from s�ch a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW treatment plant or the owner, of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)] "Significant Industrial User" or "SIU" An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(33)]: 1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or 2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS and ammonia; or 3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or 4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options; 5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a Significant Industrial User (SIU); or 6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a non -significant categorical Industrial User. Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 18 All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]: 1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and 2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit. 3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality, and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or quality -of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users. 1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards. 2. Prohibited Discharges a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5(a)(1)] b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the introduction of the following wastes in the waste. treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]: (1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup.flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; (2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically.designed to accommodate such discharges; (3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; (4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; (5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits; (6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause Interference or Pass Through; (7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or (8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW. c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or the operation of the POTW. The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance, Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 16 of 18 i 3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of, this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system. 4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (1U) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new Pretreatment Program oi•, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)] 5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section D. Pretreatment ProjZrams Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)] The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 ,CFR 403.3. The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR'403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)] The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or treatment plant, as requited by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)], including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial l�Users and identification of those Industrial Users meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The Permittee shall submit a! summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(I3), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9] Monitoring Plan The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A NCAC 0211.0903(b)(16;), .0906(b)(3) and .0905] 4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 dais of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5O and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are Version 11/09/2011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 17 of 18 enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 'CFR 403.3(). I15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and .0906(b)(4)] 5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users; permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate. standard and special conditions,; and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from all 1UPs. Permitted, IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii); NCGS 143-215.67(a)] 6. Authorization to Construct WC) The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143 215.1(a)(8)] POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs The Pennittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order- to determine; independent of information supplied by Industrial 'Users, compliance. with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The Permittee must: a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIGs) at least once per calendar year; b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non- significant. 8. IU Self Monitoring and Reportin The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5). and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR 122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12] 9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA ,(40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the. Division. [.15A NCAC. 02H .0903(b)(7), _0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403'.8(f)(5)] 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports PAR) The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and, other pretreatment implementation issues. For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following address: Version 1110912011 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions " Page 18 of 18 NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit. 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the :following: a. Narrative A narrative summary detailing, actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non- compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements; b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS) A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division; c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR) A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division; d. Industrial Data: Summary :Forms (IDSF) Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant. Industrial Users (S1Us). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format provided by the. Division; e_ . Other Information Copies of the. POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for IUs that are not considered SIUs; and any other information, upon request; which in the opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit; IL Public Notice The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (lUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 0211.0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0:905 and 40 CFR 403'.8(f)(2)(viii)] 12. Record Keeping The. Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC02H .0908(f). [I5A NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)] 13. Pretreatment Program Resources 'The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)] 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907. Version 11YO912011 '_ 411f 4"A' Yam' . NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Governor Director October 8, 2012 Karen Norton Macon County Schools PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 28734-1029 Dee Freeman Secretary SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Nantahala School Permit No: NCO067318 Macon County _Dear Ms. Norton: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on September 27, 2012. Mr. Bobby Wilson was present during the inspection and is doing a good job of maintaining this facility. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, M Jeff Menzel Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Bobby D Wilson, ORC Central FileSJW s t SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 One Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043 NOrthCarollna Internet: www.ncwaterauality.ora Natura!!ZJ S:\SWP\Macon\Wastewater\Minors\Nantahala School 67318\67318 CEI 2012.docx United States Environmental Protection Agency . Washington, D.C. 20460 EPA Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I N I 2 15 I 3 I NCO067318 111 121 12/09/27 117 181 C I 19I S I 20I I Remarks 21111111111111111111111111 111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------Reserved--------- 67I 169 70 15 I 71 I I 72I N � 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 — u_I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Nantahala School 12:00 PM 12/09/27 07/12/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date NCSR 1412 Topton NC 28781 12:45 PM 12/09/27 12/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)ffitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Bobby D Wilson/ORC/828-524-4460/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Chris Baldwin,PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 287341029//828-524-3314/8285245938 Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Operations & Maintenance . Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) i Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date % Jeff Menzel ARO WQ//828-296-4500//r//•L Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3I NCO067318 I11 12I 12/09/27 117 181CI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Mr. Bobby Wilson was present during the inspection and is doing a good job of maintaining this facility. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. I I I i Page # 2 Permit: NCO067318 Inspection Date: 09/27/2012 Operations & Maintenance Owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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 ■ fl n n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: This facility is well maintained. Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ■ n ❑ n Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Comment: Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Page # 3 AN a - NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor DAVID CURTIS MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS 1202 OLD MURPHY ROAD FRANKLIN NC 28734 Dear Mr. Curtis: Division of Water Quality Charles Wakild, P.E. Director February 28, 2012 Dee Freeman Secretary Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application NPDES Permit NCO067318 Nantahala School Macon County The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on February 17, 2012. A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Charles Weaver at (919) 807-6391. Sincerely, Dina Sprinkle Point Source Branch cc: CENTRAL FILES , v-LM'e_ egso,ti-l�+fc7ASurface Water Protection NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-64921 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer AII,! FEB 2 9 2012 _ t CUP.LITY S^CTIONI vrAT� - _—ICE One. _ ...,..... I orthCuolina Natllra",ff NPDES, APPLICATIONFOR PERMIT RENEWAL -'FORM A For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating. .domestic,wastes < 0:1. MGD with no pretreatment program.. Mail the completia. application to:'.: , N. C.. Department. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water; Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 4617 NPDES Permit INCO067318 1f you are completing this form, in computer use -the TAB key or the up — down':arrows to move from one field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the. box. Otherwise, please print or. -type. 1. Contact. Information: Owner Name MACON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Facility Name MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS'. Mailing Address,- 1202 OLD MURPHY ROAD City. FRANKLIN State /Zip Code: NORTH CAROLINA 28734 Telephone Number (828)524-3314 , Fax Number (828)524-5938 . e-mail Address. david.curtis@macon.kl2.nc.us 2 Location of, facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above Street.Address or State Road 213 WINDINGSTAIRS ROAD City TOPTON State /Zip Code NORTH CAROLINA 28781-9728 _ County, MACON 3., Operator Information: Name of the firm, public organization.' or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this . is not. referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC) Name MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS Mailing Address 1202 OLD MURPHY ROAD, PO BOX 1029' City FRANKLIN State /- Zip Code NORTH CAROLINA 28734: OR 28744 fl' - Telephone Number (828)524-4460 EXT 335--"�� r-2019 Fax Number (828)524-5938`FES �. q 7 2012ENT L•. 4. Population served: 120 f s' 1 of 3 ..E QUALiTf ;,.;.vE 8CH Form -A 1106 -_ NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating domestic, wastes < 0.1 MGD _ with, no, pretreatment program. 5r Do you receive industrial waste? ® No ❑ Yes (if you have an.approved pre-treatment program, must complete Form 2A) 6. Type of collection system ® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) 7. .Outfall Information: Number of separate discharge points 1 Outfall Identification number(s) 001 Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No 8. Name of receiving-stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall): PARTRIDGE CREEK 9. Frequency of Discharge: El' Continuous ® Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: 5 Duration: N/A. 10. Describe the treatment system List all installed, components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a separate sheet of paper. A PRIMARY CLARIFIER TANK 2,000 GAL AERO-FLO AEROBIC DIGESTION 2,000 GAL SAND FILTER . 580 SQ FT POLISHING TANK 1,000 GAL 11. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Desirgn flow 0.003 MGD Annual Average daily flow .0010 MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow .0023 MGD (for the previous 3 years) 12. Is this facility located on Indian country? ❑ Yes ® No 2 of 4 Form -A 1/06 NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL FORM A. For`Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)' or other, treatment systems treating- domestic wastes . < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program. 13. Effluent Data Pro forthe parameters listed. Fecal Colifonn, Temperature and pFI shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used.. Effluent testing must be based -on at least three data - samples -and must be no more than four and one half years old. Units of Number of Daily. Monthly Measuremen Parameter. Maximum Average Samples t Biochemical Oxygen Demand 45.0 MG/L" 6.2" MG/L 72 (BODs) , ,A N./A Fecal Coliform ' N/A N/A N/ 73 Total Suspended Solids 45.0 MG/L :. 8.7 MG/L Temperature (Summer)- N/ Temperature: (Winter). N/A 8.9 b C 79 9:0 7 : pH ,UN ITS 158 14. List all.permits, construction. approvals, and/or. applications:: Type Permit Number Type „ Permit Number, Hazardous Waste.(RCRA) N/A NESHAPS.(CAA) N/A UIC (SDWA)- N/A Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) . N/A NPDES NCO067318 Dredge -or fill (Section 404 or CWA)_ N/A PSD (CAA) N/A Special Order of Consent (SOC) N/A Non -attainment program (CAA) N/A Other 15. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am familiar with the information contained'. in' the application and" that to the ch information is true, complete, and accurate. best of my knowledge and belief su name of reravii ow...As Signature of Applicant North Carolina General Statute ,143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be. maintained under, Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental ManagementCommissionimplementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both: (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a - - Form -A 1106 3of4 NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - FORM A For publicly Owned Treatment Works MOM or other treatment systems treating domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program. punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar. offense.) - Form -A 1/06 4of4 Macon- County Sicnools,1 1202 Old Murphy Road . - Franklin,. NC 28734 February. 13, 2012 Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application NPDES Permit NCO067318 Nantahala School Macon County The following are -dates and number of loads for the; removal of solids"(sludge) from our facility: .' February 9, 2009 :. 1 load • June' 17; 2009 1 load • August 20, 2009 l load •_ October 13, 2009 1 load .. •. November 24, .2009 1 load �. January.20, 2010 . 1-load • April 5, 2010 1 load • August 19, 2010.. 1 load. •. December 4, 2010 1 load • April 6, 2011 1 load •. Apri1.19, 2011 1 load • August 1,-2011 1 load • October 14; 2011..1 load They are removed & disposed of by: B & B. Concrete. Products Inc 1687 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 524-6483. If you need additional information concerning renewal, please contact me at (828) 524-3314, extension 342. OUA DavicrCurtis Director of Maintenance DCIh Phone (828) 524-4414 FAX (828) 369-7240 • (828) 524-5938 - an, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer' Facilitv information NPDES permit #: NC0067318 Macon County Facility name: Nantahala School WWTP class: II WWTP type: 0.002 extended aeration WWTP with a 2000 gallon primary clarifier tank; a 2000 gallon aero-flo aerobic digestor; a 580 sq ft recirculating sand filter; and a 1000 gallon polishing tank WWTP location: 212 Windingstairs Road, Topton, south of Fairview in Macon County Responsible official: T •efl- t Odvk j A-P Responsible "'s title: Director of Auxiliary Services Official's location: 1202 Old Murphy Road; Franklin, NC 28734 Mailing address: PO Box 1029; Franklin, NC 28744 Phone numbers 828-524-3314 ell 828-524-5938 " - fax 828-524-4460 x 335 Bobby Wilson, ORC — David Curtis Operator information Certified ORC & grade: Bobby Wilson — Grade II — Cert. # 27407 Permit information Date issued: 12-1-2007 Expiration date: 11-30-2012 Stream information Stream & river basin: Partridge Creek; Little Tennessee River Basin Sub -basin: 04-04-03 Quad: Hewitt, NC Grid: Stream classification: C - Trout Drainage area sq mi: Instream Waste Conc.: Average stream flow: Summer 7Q10 cfs: Winter 7Q10 cfs: Other information Directions: From the intersection of NCSR 1310 and NCSR 1412, travel north on NCSR 1412 — 0.1 miles to Nantahala School, on the right. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor Terry Bell, Director, of Auxiliary Services Macon County Board of Education 1202 Old Murphy Road Franklin, NC 28734 Dear Mr. Bell: Jr., Secretary illins, Director October 31, 2o01� NOV 8 2007 WATER QUALITY SECTION + ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFIC Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO067318 Nantahala School WWTP Macon County Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we.are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the .U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or. as subsequently amended). This final permit includes the following major changes from,the draft permit sent to you on September 12, 2007: ➢ References to the use of chlorine disinfection have been deleted, as you requested.. Thank you for clarifying that no disinfection apparatus has been installed. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this per are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal not - requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 511. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins cc: Central Files Ashevfl e Rem no aL®fS"ce%�iirface Wdte Psolect on NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617. One 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 No thCarohna Phone: 919 733-5083 / FAX 919 733-0719 / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturallff An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper S Permit NCO067318 DEPAR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA C OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY TO DISCHARGE W In compliance with the promulgated and ado are hereby authorized to to receiving waters di in accordance with el II, III and IV hereof. ATER UNDER THE rision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the Macon County Board of Education. T 3ischarge wastewater from a fa( Nantahala Schc 212 Windingstairs Roac Macon C sated as Partridge Creek in sub't at limitations, monitoring requi ty located at the VMTP south of Fairview 04-04-03 of the Little Tennessee River Basin nts, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, This permit shall become effective December 1, 2007 This permit and authorization to discharge sh expire at midnight on November 30, 2012. Signed this day October 31, 2007. t v- oleen H. Sullins, I Division of Water By Authority of the Management Commission Permit NCO067318 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit .conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. The Macon County Board of Education is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.002 MGD extended -aeration wastewater treatment system that includes the following components: _ ■ Primary clarifier, tank ■ Holding tank ■ Recirculating sand filter The facility is located at the Nantahala School WWTP, south of Fairview off Windingstairs Road in Macon County. 2. Upon receiving an Authorization to Operate from the Division of Water Quality, treat up to 0.003 MGD of domestic wastewater, and 3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Partridge Creek, a class C-Trout stream in subbasin 04-04-03 of the Little Tennessee River Basin. � . � � �� %i' " :-- � Vic•. . — (= \, _�(y PAA W eRh R 24 �� . [1� �! _ l _ .. � �i� ` . �-- 17 �'; . �• • � - � e o 3054 ._yam ranc , O--z �— --;' yam;'', „ . • �� `,: V -- ; � � �s •. V Disci =.. e•'0 �' . r , `� _ /:'ate _ J , ; point 77 35015' 2 i IN R�OR—GEOLOGIGL SURVEY, RESTON. VIRG NIA-1921 \ KYLE 3.5 Mi. 3- P' 30" Quad: Hewitt, N.C. N C p p 6 7 3 1 g Faeiuty�2. Stream Class: C-Trout Location\ Nantahala School WWTP ; Subbasin: 40403 Latitude: 35°15'10" Longitude:83'38'06" North SCALE �'�y®O® Receiving Stream: Partridge Creek Permit NCO067318 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [0.002 MGD] During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion to 0.003 MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER 4 iV , LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AMonthly 2 "7 t= Average Daily M 2 g. axi ,uml,,, Measurement Frequency; Sample Type } Sample Location Flow 0.002 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent NH3 as N Monthly Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [0.003 MGD] During the period beginning upon expansion to 0.003 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER LIMITS ,,, :-- MONITORING REQUIREMENTS S t ' Monthly _ Daily . MeasurementF ... Sample Type S' Sample Location A 2 ..t a z AverageMazimum ;., .,�Frequenc% i �. Flow 0.003 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent NH3 as N Monthly Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. 'DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 1 of 16 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS Section A. Definitions 2/Month Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. 3/Week Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. Annual Average The arithinetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by die number of individual values. Bypass The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a desi-o ned or established or operating mode for the facility. Calendar Da.v The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. Calendar Quarter One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Composite Sample A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods: (1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply: ➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters Version 1011012007 1PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 2 of 16 ➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. ➢ Perinittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples'; at intervals of no greater than 20 ;minutes apart during any 24-hour period. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples. at least every X hours = days detention tune] over a 24-hour period. Effluent samples shall, be collected at least every six hours; there must be a inunimum of four samples during a 24- hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes,of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant Federal effluent guideline[s] for the appropriate calculation interval. Dail, Sampling Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling., If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DM or "the Division" The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. Facility Closure The cessation of wastewateir treatment at a permitted facility,; or the cessation of allactivities that require coverage under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1. Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period, of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream samples). Hazardous Substance Any substance designated uIuder 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. Version 10/1012007 'DES Permit Standard Conditions Pam 3 of 16 Instantaneous flow measurement A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. Monthly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Perinit Issuiing Authority The Director of the Division of Water Quality. Quarterly Average (concentration limitl The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. Severe property damage Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays m production. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. Upset An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Weekly Average (concentration limit The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Section B. General Conditions 1. Duty to Comply The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41]. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who iledligeayl violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under Version 1011012007 'DES Permit Standard Conditions i Page 4 of 16 I section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both.' In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to 'criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] d. An3% person who kimvin,U/l violates such sections,, or such conditions or limitations is subject to.criuminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not m6re than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows atl that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall,' upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person 'shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(13)(1) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] f. Under state law, a 'civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North Carolina General Statutes 5 143-215.6A] g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318' or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I any are not to exceed $10,0100 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)] 2. Duty to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit ,with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41 (d)]. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power Failures" (Part II. C. �7), nothing in this, permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143- 215.75 et seq. or Sections 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. Version 10162007 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 of 16 5. Propern, Rights The issuance of t11is permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injuty1 to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)]. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the constriction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. 7. Severability The inrovisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23]. 8. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or termitlating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issumg Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (11)]. 9. Duty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of t11is permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)]. 10. Expiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any Perinittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatoti, Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41 (k)]. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. (2) For a partnership or sole. proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22]. Version 1011012007 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page G of 16 I b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: , 1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; 2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and 3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22] c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new . authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]: "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible' for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations," 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (0]. 13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance or Termination The issuance of this p�rmit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The Permittee must pa,, the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timelylmanner in accordance with 15A NCAC 214.0105 (b) (2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls Certified Operator Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade of the system [15A NCt1C 8G.0201]. Version 1011012007 'DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 7 of 16 The ORC of each Class I facility must: ➢ Visit the facility at least weekly ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must: ➢ Visit the facility at least five days per week, excluding holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. Once the facility- is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Comunission designating the operator in responsible charge: a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system b. Within 120 calendar days of: ➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new ORC and back-up ORC ➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC. 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires' the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)]. 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (c)] 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)] The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)] (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II. E. 6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section. Version 1011012007 MDES Pernnit Standard Conditions Page S of 16 (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuigng Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section. Upsets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent li nitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial ireview. i b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The Permittee facilin- was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The Permittee subinitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit. (4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/dispo,,ed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The Permittee shall comply', with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures i I The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 211.0124 — Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Section D. Monitoring and Records Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over die entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestre'am, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)]. Version 1011012007 ?DES Permit Standard Conditions Page.9 of 16 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported oil a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. The first DIVIR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files 161.7 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 3. Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41]. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41]. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including: ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation Version 1011012007 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 10 of 16 ➢ copies of all deports required by this permit ➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements the following information [40 CFR 122.41]: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses; e. The analytical tecliniques or methods used; and f. The results of such analyses. of this permit, the Permittee shall record 8. Inspection and Entev The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized; representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to all copy, at reasonable times, any '!records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring perinit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)]. Section E Reporting Requirements 1. Change in Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Planned Changes i The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR 122.29 (b); or b. The alteration or laddition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1). c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)]. Version 1011'012007 PD_ES Permit Standard Conditions Page 11 of 16 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.410) (3)]. 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (l) (4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If die Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DAM. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the tune the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.410) (6)]. b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)]. S. Other Information Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.410) (8)]. Noncompliance Notification The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Version 1011012007 j PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 12 of 16 �I Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following fast knowledge of the occurrence. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or 'reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41]. 12. _Annual Performance Reports Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/'customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for evaluation. PART !III OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A. Construction The Permittee. shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment capacity, nor change the treatment proce'ss(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction hl ve been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B. Groundwater Monitorin The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as map be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels'; Version 1011012007 4PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 13 of 16 (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L); (2) 'One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antitnony; (3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of notification by the Division. Section E. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by diis permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at die permitted facility. PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following: 1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of (WA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and 2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being uitroduced by an indirect discharger as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit. 3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of dais permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards. 2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment system: a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in die POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges; C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at die POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits; Version 1011012007 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 14 of 16 f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of muieral oil origin in amounts that will cause interference or pass through; g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at :discharge points designated by the POTW. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system. 4. The Perinittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b). 5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section C. Pretreatment i Programs Under authority of sec ions 307(b) and (c)and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implernenting regulations 40 CFR Part 403, North :Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H .0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an 'enforceable part of this permit. The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements: 1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. 2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS). The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection system at least once every five years. 3. Monitoring Plan ; i The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used n a wastewater treatment plant (Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the D1�1Rs (as required by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.). 4. Headworks Analysis(HWA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of ai Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40' CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions:listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909. Version 1011012007 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 16 5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (!UPI & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP). Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. 6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to 'all applicable industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. 7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must: a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit - ,limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled once per calendar year; 8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908. 9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR) The Permittee shall report to die. Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues. For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the following address: NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Version 1011012007 ?DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 16 of 16 These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the following: a.) Narrative A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC); b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS) A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division; c.) Sigmificant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR) The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms approved by the Division; d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division; e.) Other Information Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit; 11. Public Notice The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. 12. Record Keeping The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW. 13. Funding and Financial Report The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a pemnit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907. Version 1011012007 NPDES APACATION FOR PERMIT RENE& - FORM A For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program. Mail the complete application to: N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources JAN Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit �QU 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 e t- NPDES Permit 000067310 If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type. 1. Contact Information:. Owner Name MACON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS 1202 OLD MURPHY ROAD, PO BOX 1029` FRANKLIN F"H fn Ip^�1 Facility Name Mailing Address City State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number e-mail Address NORTH CAROLINA 28734 OR 28744 \0 LU y l (828)524-3314 F _ fi (828)524-5938 terry.bell@mcsk-12.org 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above ❑ Street Address or State Road 213 WINDINGSTAIRS ROAD City TOPTON WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REG'QNAL "_r=ICE _ _ r State / Zip Code NORTH CAROLINA 28781-9728 County MACON 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC) Name MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS Mailing Address 1202 OLD MURPHY ROAD, PO BOX 1029 City FRANKLIN State / Zip Code NORTH CAROLINA 28734 OR 28744 Telephone Number (828)524-4460 EXT 335 Fax Number (828)524-5938 4. Population served: 120 1 of4 , Form -A 1/06 NPDES API CATION FOR PERMIT RENEQ_ - FORM A For Publicly Owned Treatment Worms (POTW) or other treatment systems treating domestic wastes ¢ 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program. 5. Do you receive industrial waste? ® No ❑ Yes (if you have an approved pre-treatment program, must complete Form 2A) 6. Type of collection system ® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) 7. Outfall Information: Number of separate discharge points 1 Outfall Identification number(s) 001 Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No 8. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfalll: PARTRIDGE CREEK 9. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous ® Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: 5 Duration: N/A 10. Describe the treatment system List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a separate sheet of paper. A PRIMARY CLARIFIER TANK 2,000 GAL HERO-FLO AEROBIC DIGESTION 2,000 GAL SAND FILTER 580 SIQ FT POLISHING TANK 1,000 GAL 11. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Design flow 0.003 MGD Annual Average daily flow .0010 MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow .0023 MGD (for the previous 3 years) 12. Is this facility located on Indian country? ❑ Yes ® No 2 of 4 Form -A 1/06 NPDE3 APPOCATION FOR PERMIT RENEV& - FORM A For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating domestic wastes < 0.1 MOD with no pretreatment program. 13. Effluent Data Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coltfonrr, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. Effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one half years old. Parameter Daily Monthly Units of Measuremen Number of Maximum Average t Samples Biochemical Oxygen Demand 45.0 MG/L 6.9 MG/L 150 (BOD5) Fecal Coliform N/A N/A N/A N/A Total Suspended Solids 45.0 MG/L 5.1 MG/L 150 Temperature (Summer) N/A 20.5 o C 133.5 Temperature (Winter) N/A 9.6 o C 133.5 pH 9.0 6.89 UNITS 267 14. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications: Type Hazardous Waste (RCRA) Permit Number N/A Type NESHAPS (CAA) Permit Number I�FAM UIC (SDWA) N/A Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) , N/A NPDES NCO067318 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) N/A PSD (CAA) N/A Special Order of Consent (SOC) N/A Non -attainment program (CAA) N/A Other 15. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the, application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. /erg Printed nai of Person Signing Applicant -:b: Title 01/ZZ / 0 Aru uus/.LP-r North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty, of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a 3 of 4 Form -A 1/06 January 16, 2007 Requesting testing changes for Nantahala — NPDES Permit — NCO067318: • Sampling two times a month instead of weekly • Ammonia Nitrogen done once a month instead of twice No violations in the past three years. NPDE3 APP__,'ATION FOR PERMIT RENEV , - FORM A For publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program. punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) 4 of 4 Form -A 1/06 O�Cc, swAT�9QG c ._1S-i iL 5198 Mr. Bobby Wilson Macon County Schools PO Box 1029 Franklin, NC 28744- Michael F. Easley, Governor a William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality December 20, 2006 EEC29ooZ LABORATORY SECTIOht ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OfFI w, SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal Field Parameters Only Dear Mr. Wilson: 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, Pat Donnelly Branch Manager Enclosure cc: Gary Francies No `hCarolina NatuClliil/ North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800: Field Parameter Only r ��` STATE C <� Aea s, ^ARIL R,17 rb �. FSS£ QUAM MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS 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. 5198 14 17 Pat Donnelly Attachment North Ca a Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certifical Certified Parameters Listing FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY Name: Macon County Schools dress: PO Box 1029 Franklin, NC 28744- Certificate Number: Effective Date: Expiration Date: Date of Last Amendment: 5198 01 /01 /2007 12/31 /2007 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 JRGANICS :SIDUAL CHLORINE 3td Method 4500 Cl G i 3td Method 4500 H B :MPERATURE 3td Method 2550E gram, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratoriosare This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance pro subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 2H.0807. Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resour-es Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality - AsAille &ional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION November 27, 2006 Mr. Chris Baldwin Macon County Schools P.O. Box 1029 Franklin, North Carolina 28734 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: Compliant Macon County Schools Nantahala School Permit No: NCO067318 Macon County Dear Mr. Baldwin: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on November 14, 2006. The facility appeared to be in compliance with Permit # NC0067318. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, _......Janet Cantwell Environmental Technician Enclosure cc'JQshevill�: Files; trail atfachment�--� - --, WQ Central Files, w/ attachment Bobby D. Wilson, ORC, w/ attachment NorthCarolina 'Naturally 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 united States Environmental Protection Agency EPAWashington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection 1 I NI 2 31 Type Inspector Fac Type I sI N00067318 111 121 06/11/14 117 18LC 191 SI 20I I 21IIIIIIRemarks IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ILL IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ---- ------- ------- ------ Reserved --- ------------ 67I 169 70I I 711 I 721 NJ ---- 73IuI_J 174 75I I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Nantahala School 03:32 PM 06/11/14 06/06/01 NCSR 1412 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Topton NC 28781 04:14 PM 06/11/14 07/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Bobby D Wilson/ORC/828-524-4460/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Chris Baldwin,PO Boa: 1029 Franklin NC 28734//828-524-3314/8285_^4 938acted Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ Signtature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date —� r / ( ;z i ( C) �o EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES i yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1 3I NCO067318 I11 12I 06/11/14 I17 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Bobby Wilson,.ORC, assisted in the inspection of this facility. The previous compliance, sampling inspection was conducted on 9/20/06 by Jim Reid. A review of the files indicates that the permit expires November 30, 2007. Please request a permit renewal 180 days prior to expiration. The aeration basin process control data on the day of the inspection: Dissolved Oxygen = 0.351 mg/I Temperature = 12 degrees Celcius Settleable Solids = 500 rng/L pH = 7.8 units i The log book was present on -site and had good notation of daily events. The effluent was clear. This facility appears to be well operated and maintained. Mr. Wilson is doing a fine job of operating this facility. i I Page # 2 Permit: NCO067318 Owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Date: 11/14/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ Judge, and other that are applicable? n n n Comment: The facility is well -maintained by the operator. ReCOrd Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ n n n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 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 fl Name of individual performing the sampling rl Results of analysis and calibration n Dates of analysis rl Name of person performing analyses f1 Transported COCs fl 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 Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Page # 3 Permit: NCO067318 owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Date: 11/14/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: Mr. Wilson maintains good records in his logbook. Aeration Basins j Mode of operation Type of aeration system i Is the basin free of dead spots? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) Comment: The DO was measured at 0.35 mg/L. This system is a package plant/sand filter system with no limits on DO. Secondary Clarifier Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? Are weirs level? Is the site free of weir blockage? I Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Is scum removal adequate? Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? Is the drive unit operational? Is the return rate acceptable (low, turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately X of the sidewall depth) Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) ■nnn ■nnn Yes No NA NE Ext. Air Diffused ■nnn nn■n ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn n ■ n n n■nn ■nnn nn■n ■ n n n ■ ❑ n n ■ n n n ■nnn ■nnn nn■n ■nnn ■nnn nnn■ Yes No NA NE Page # 4 T Permit: NC0067318 Owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Date: 1111412006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sand Filters (Low rate) (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Comment: Alarms were tested during inspection and were operational. Page # 5 Michael F. Easley, Governor Walliarn;�;Ross•Jr.,_Secretary=r` North Carolina Departmentnvironment and Natural -Resources { " �n W. I{lim LkP.E. Di'ie�or Dillonr ual1Qv. j' Asheville "Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION October 2, 2006 Chris Baldwin Macon, County Schools PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 28734 SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection Nantahala School Permit No: NCO067318 Macon County Dear Mr. Baldwin: Enclosed .is a copy of the report from the inspection conducted September 20, 2006. James R Reid and Starr Silvis of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the Compliance Sampling Inspection. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NCO067318. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If there are questions, please call telephone number 828-296-4500 Ext.4651. i cerely, James R Reid Environmental Engineer Enclosure cc: Bobby D Wilson, ORC Central Files Asyheville Flles-�.,�� No ehCarolina irt�rrrzll� 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency 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 INI 2 151 31 NC0067318 111 121 06/09/20 117 181 1 191S1 201 1 L Remarks 2111111111111111111111 111111111111 11111111 111111I6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------------------- ---- Reserved --------------- ----- 67I 169 701 31 711 I 721 NJ 73IwI 174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 02:15 PM 06/09/20 06/06/01. Nantahala School Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date NCSR 1412 Topton. TIC 28781 02:45 PM 06/09/20 07/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Bobby D Wilson/0RC/828-524-44G0/ Name, Address of Responsible OfficiallTitle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Chris Baldwin,PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 28734//828-524-3314/828524593 yo Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors) 4 Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date c, �-- mil_.. J ,/ \ .s J tiF Janes R Reid UiLG- P.RO t1Q// 828-296-4500 Ext.4651/ 8ta.rr Silvis FRO ?-1Qi/828-296-4500/ `? 9.. Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date G l A0C� 1 0 Ceti EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 i NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont. 1 3I -TC0067?18 I11 12'I „6 ,0a/20 117 18I ¢ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional �sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Inspection was in follow-up to'that performed April 6,*2006 when failure of an influent pump resulted in discharge of an abnormally large volume of waste into the secondary plant. The large influent surge resulted in an effluent BOD of 75 mg/I during the April -inspection. j Following the inspection of April 6, 2006, the operator installed a second influent pump as a back-up and returned the facility to a well -operated state. During the subject inspection of September 20, 2006, the effluent BOD was 6.4 mg/I, the effluent clear, and the plant was clean and neatly kept. Page # 2 0 Permit: NC0067318 Inspection Date: 09/20/2006 Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Effluent was clean and clear. No evidence of solids or other instream impacts. Yes No NA NE ■nnn ■nnn ■n❑n Page # 3 DWO POINT SOURCE Fa;,:9197330719 0 Feb 26 2006 13:27 Nola H CAROLM DEPAR"Cii[EM OF EPMMONMIF,KrAL AND NATURAL IMSOMCIVS D1VfS101!4 OF WATER WA'Aty 161.71Viai1 Service Center -Ilaleighx NC g7699-1017 .phone; 919-76086 . Ea-- 919-7�3�719 . , ' .�'t': 1. �)':'>l",:j�ri5'. 5•z Y h i:,i� � 1- F'- 1 tii.r�-il"/ .'.1-:.-. ',4•: �.i: !i Sds? ar.L••o-Ys;:.::M, .�.+,j,:.r'�. .X' .t . a::� ,-,f..'. ;.t•r.. .,� .4 .d.J•r.i�i; ..k. is .L .y:,i.Y �,,y -•:it vs��='�%y�z'x, ;F',?. FC`Yi..},.••c-`J..• 4+5:: �•R. ?... .. y.. •': X':+, ,. ....: ........dip lk .sl—�� 1 f r J.r o For Dmiew Dat= pa&:= a7 17 juanding cover a please M110 POINT SOURCE January 24, 2006 Fax:9197330719 Feb 26 2006 13:27 P.02 1 Jis��s2 /tt✓� ION Mr - Alle)a Klimek, F.E. , Di -rector NCDENR Division of Water Quality 161-1 Mail Service Center Raleigh, VC 27699-1617 SUBJECT: Request for NpDES permit Modifications Increase in Monthly Average Flow Cullasaja El.ementax • School (NC0067326) T a 43 n Lai'x' "!l !Ch lWON00-:t'1. 6i+' 3, 016>)' ,.zita.h�i Macon County schools Dear Mr_ Barnette: We are requesting flow increases at the subject Cullasaja and. Nantahala Elementary Schools from 0.002 to 0.003 MGD, respectively_ Enclosed please find the completed applications and a check for $4:30. I have attached Engineering Evaluations of each school's wastewater treatment capabilities and the required ' e.-re Analyses ice) that were prepared Engineering Alternat by Mr, Bob I}eweeSe, Trnvzronmental Engineer, w;.th NC DPI These evaluations and plant operation Section in Raleigh. our historical monthly monitoring data demonstrates that each of these facilities can meet the ureg ieseedlueow that increases and still maintain a high q Y y�ill meet the other parametric requi-rez4eniGs' contal.7n.ed in the permits. Additionally, the ETA's support the existing treatment systems as the most economically feasible alterzia•tive . If you have. any questions Oreecontactt Mr. DDe nal eeese at icn regarding this request, pleas d M110 POINT SOURCE Fax:9197330719 Feb 28 2006 13:27 P.03 (919)807-3596 or .(919)8€77-3545 FAX. Thank you in advance for your considerations --�3z this permit modification_ Sincerely, Dr. Rodney Shot.well, Superintendent CC. Asheville Regional Office Mr. David Curtis Mr. 13ob DeWeese HO POIN7 SOURCE Fa;;:9197330719 Feb 28 2006 13:29 P.09 ENGINEERING ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS CH MACON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION M110 POINT SOURCE Fax:9197330719 Feb 28 2006 13:29 P.10 ENGINEERING ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS (EAA) 1. GENERAL INFORMLTION A. Project Identification: Pdantahala School WWTP Mr. David Cu7 tis Macon County 145 River Road Franklin, NC 28134-8920 828-524-2744 FAX: 828-524-0294 Bob W DeWeese, Envix'onmental Engineer N. C. DPI, Plana Operation Section 301 N. Wilmington. Street Raleigh, N. C. 27 601 (919) 807-3546, FAX 807-3545 S. nant<ahala School opeiates under NPDES Per7mlt No_ NC0067318 issued by the Division of Water Quality_ The proposed project k*ould be for a wastewater system for 140 regular students and 60 Smart Start students, therefore: (140 students + 40 S. Start) x 12 GPC = 2,400 GLAD Dote: The addition of flow conservation devices should reduce the daily flow by -20-% (Alax.) _ 2,400 GPD x 0.80 = --1,920 GPD C. Existing facie-ities: See attachi�d,"Wastewater Treatment Capacity Evaluatson" of Ja.'nuary 2006. D. Construction Twill not be phased. No constructioz7 is requested. Phased Schedule is not applicable_ II. EVALVATS DISPOSAL, ALTERNAT=8 A. Canaecting to POTW by F/M. NA Connecting by Gravity Sewer is ecoilomi-cally unfeasible. 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Land application with Drip/Spray: PW � Present cost + Annual Cost pW $263, 500 + (-11, 500) (9.9181) = - • $37S,4d9 $. Ex.. Discharge to partridge Creek: (Secondary lima-tations) PW = 0 + (-1SrG25}(9.8187� _ - $153,4d7 costs for constriction were derived from the following: 1) RS MEANS 2) Costs of recent facilities 3) Best Professional �Tudgemen.t 4) Wastewater services of NC, INC. Costs Eor operation were derived from actual, costs the Macozi County Public Schools are paying for analytical services from their contract laboratory and .in-house personnel for operations and maintenance. DWO POIN1 SOURCE Fa;,:9197330719 Feb 2E 2006 13:30 P.13 ENGINEERING EVALUATION TREAT TT CAPABILITY NANTAHALA SCHOOL WWTF DWQ POINT SOURCE Fa,4: 9197330719 Feb 2D 2006 1 3: 30 P. 14 WASTE�fiAITR TREATMT CAPACITY EVALUATION NANTAHA3: A SLE=TARY SCHOOL MACON COUNTY January 11, 2006 I. system components A. Flow Equalization and dupleN primps (2,000 Gal) B. Aero-Flow Package Unit, SO-200 (2,000 GPD) C_ Recirculating Sand Filter 625 9T II. Treatment Capacity L7sual.ly a zecirculating sand filter treatment system is preceded by an anaerobic system (septic_ ta)7zk) that reduces the organic loads by approximately fifty per cent. However the use of sand filters after an aerobic system., either as "polishing'. or as a separate secondary treatment unit, is a preferred option since aerobic conditions are maintained continuously throughout the sand filter. Zn addition organic loads are reduced. by seventy-five'to ninety-five per cent in these systems. Since this is a complex treatment system involving dual secondary treatment units, I have chosen to evaluate the recirculating sand filter as the primary system and the flow equalization/package unit as p.t7elimi,nary treatment. Z. Sand Filter 1. Size: 23' 6" x 25` 5" _ --625 SF (Sand replaced 2002) 2. Loading Rates (Tertiary Treatment) a. Hydraulic Loading 5-6 GPD/SF 625sf x 5gpd/sf = 3,125gpd Pezznitted Flows = 3,000 gpd b. organic Loading -0.00S lbs./D/SF 625sf X 0.005lbs/d/sf 3.125 lbs./D DWO POINT SOURCE Fa.,:9197330719 Feb 28 2006 13:30 P.15 Assuming 50/50,BOD/TSR, mg/1 in effluent: worst case conditions, Lbs/day � 0.002MGD x 50mg/l x 8.34= 0.83 THEREFORE, HYDRPMLIC LOADING RATE CONTROLS- Since these loading rates are conservative and we have demonstrated the treatment capability of this facility over the years, a treatment capability of.3,000gpd is sustainable. This loading rate would be 5.2 GPD/SF and is very conservative considering the organic concentzcatiOn is s❑ .law and that the preliminary treatment unit's efficient-y Is maximized by flow equalization.. B. chlori"e. Contact 1. Size 1,200 gal. 0 2. nceteDtiou Time ( avg - ) 1,200gaa-/2, 000gpd x' 24hrs. = 14.4 hours. and 1,200gal/3,000gpd x 24hrs. = 9.6 hours, 01K 3. DeteDtion Time (dynamic) Soo gallon dose over a one hour period. 1,200gal/5009ph = 2.4 hours, Or, Therefore, the 0.5 hour contaei. tip is satisfied. It is my professional opinion based on these calculations and the histarical performance data of this treatment s�rstema theft treatI ng 3, 000gpd is Sustainable at this site if. i.t j.s operated and maintained properlg. Prepared ')ay: Bob W_ i3eWees nu z 11 2 04 Ja y a � 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 January 25, 2006 Mr. Terry Bell Chief Operations Officer Macon County Schools P.O. Box 1029 Franklin, North Carolina 28744 Subject: Speculative Effluent Limits NCO06732_6 - Cullasaja Elementary School 9T 7�31�3g Naiil:a'liff10!E1l& ent" � cl1c�_�1 Macon County Dear Mr. Bell: This letter is in response to the request for an increase in permitted wasteflow for the two schools listed above. Before the Division can proceed, some additional information needs to be provided by Macon County Schools. First, completed NPDES applications for each school requesting the expansion flow from 2000 GPD to 3000 GPD should be sent to this office and should include major modification fees at $215.00 per school. In addition, an Engineering Alternatives Analysis (EAA) needs to be submitted that will evaluate any alternatives to the expansion process. A consultation with Mr. Bob Deweese of the Department of Public Instruction should provide insight into the information that must be provided in the EAA. The Cullasaja Elementary School discharges to the Cullasaja River in the Little Tennessee River Basin and has a stream classification of B -Trout. The Nantahala Elementary School discharges to Partridge Creek, in the Little Tennnessee River Basin and v has a stream classification of C Trout. Neither of these streams is listed on the North Carolina 303(d) Impaired Waters List for 2004. Based on available information, the tentative, effluent limits for oxygen - consuming constituents of the Cullasaja Elementary School and the Nantahala Elementary School discharges, both at the flow of 0.003 MGD are included on the attached effluent sheets. The Division of Water Quality is requiring chlorine limits for all new or expanding dischargers proposing the use of chlorine for disinfection. The process of chlorination/dechlorination or an alternate form of disinfection, such as ultraviolet radiation, should allow the facility to comply with this requirement. N. C. Division of Water Quality L NPDES Unit Phone: (919) 733-5083 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: (919) 733-0719 Internet: h2o.enr.state,nc.us DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748 I 0 i Final NPDES effluent limitations will be determined when a permit application is submitted to the Division. If there are any additional questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact Jackie Nowell of my staff at (919) 733-5083 ext. 512. Respectfully, f Susan A. Wilson, Supervisor NPDES Western Program cc: Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Dr. Rodney Shotvvell/Macon County Schools Bob Deweese/ Department of Public Instruction NPDES Permit Files/NC0067326; NC00673118 r ASr a 1T N'I` EMENTARY SCHOOL — NC0067318 SPECULATIVE EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REgUIREMENTS During the period beginning upon rerating to 0.003 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as EFFLUENT s 0MITS MQNITORING REQUIREMENTS£ CFI�Ri4CYERI�TICS C L Monthly Daily t Measurement Sample Type Sample Lpcatron M1 Flow 0.003 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day (202C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent NH3 as N 2/Month Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. �I CULLASAJA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — NC0067326 SPECULATIVE EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning upon rerating to 0.003 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfa11001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified -below - Flow 0.003 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L ' 2/Month Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L ' 2/Month Grab Effluent NH3 as N Monthly Grab Effluent Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent Total Residual Chlorine 28 p g/L 2/Week Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent pHi 2/Month Grab Effluent Footnotes: 1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I SI 2 15I 31 NCO067318 l 11 121 06/09/20 117 18I sl 19I SI 20III Remarks 21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 CIA ------------ ------ ----- Reserved -------- --------- -- 67l 169 70131 711 l 72I N I 73I I 174 751 I I I l 1 l 180 L—u Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Nantahala School 02:15 PM 06/09/20 06/06/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date NCSR 1412 Topton NC 28781 02:45 PM 06/09/20 07/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Bobby D Wilson/ORC/828-524-4460/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Chris Baldwin,PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 28734//828-524-3314/8285245938 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Facility Site Review ■ Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 James R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/ Starr Silvis ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1 3I NCO067318 I11 12I 06/09/20 1 17 181 I SI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Inspection was in follow-up to that performed April 6, 2006 when failure of an influent pump resulted in discharge of an abnormally large volume of waste into the secondary plant. The large influent surge resulted in an effluent BOD of 75 mg/I during the April -inspection. Following the inspection of April 6, 2006, the operator installed a second influent pump as a back-up and returned the facility to a well -operated state. During the subject inspection of September 20, 2006, the effluent BOD was 6.4 mg/I, the effluent clear, and the plant was clean and neatly kept. Page # 2 Permit: NC0067318 Inspection Date: 09/20/2006 Owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Effluent was clean and clear. No evidence of solids or other instream impacts. Page # 3 F \N A r fl "M fez Miiam G. R. Easley, Governor Willoss Jr., Secretary North. Carolina Department of Environment and"Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION May 4, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 0390 00013552 9296 Dr. Rodney Shotwell Macon County Schools PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 28734 Dear Dr. Shotwell: Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2006-PC-0146 Compliance Sampling. Inspection Nantahala School Permit No. NCO067318 Macon County Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted April 6, 2006. James R. Reid of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the Compliance Sampling Inspection. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCO067318 for the following: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type BOD, 5 day, 20 deg C 04-06-2006 45 mg/I 75 mg/I Daily Max Maintenance personnel had replaced a pump in the influent wet well the day preceding the Division of Water Quality's inspection. The resultant surge of septic waste likely caused the elevated level of BOD (biochemical oxygen demand). Conversation with Mr. Bobby Wilson, facility operator, revealed that his operational adjustments and pumping of the grease trap had restored compliance prior issuance of this letter. Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for additional observations and comments. Mr. Wilson's time and assistance during the inspection are appreciated. If are questions or issues with 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Telephone: 828/296-4500 FAX: 828/299-7043 Customer Service: 877/623-6748 One NorthCarolina Naturallif which this agency could be of assistance, pleaselcontact Mr. James Reid at telephone number 828/296-4651. Sincerely, A ACV L Z--"6 Roger C.'Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Attachment cc: Danny Smith w/ attachment David Curtis w/ attach. WQ Central Files w/ attachment Enforcement w/ attachment United States Environmental Protection Agency Er ] /� Washington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved. rA OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO067318 111 121 06/O 41/06 117 18I-3I 191 5I 20I I Remarks 21IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved -------- ------------ 67I I69 70131 711 I 72I-1I 73Iw I I74 751 I I I I I I I80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date D;antahala School 01:20 PM 06/04/06 03iO3.,01 MC_SF 1412 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Toptor. DTC 28781 0.1:45 ?M 06/04/06 07/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Bobby D Jil.son/CH.C/ £i28-524-4460/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Chris Bair{;ain,PC Box 102.9 Franklin NC 28732//828-524-3314/8285245938 NO Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance 0 Self -Monitoring Program N Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date P,eid ARC WQ/ /828-;qF-4500 Ezt.4651/ .. 4�' Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date � C�LIZ��i..LxF+ 1 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 i NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3I 11 12 117 18I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Some grease noted during the inspection; the operator stated that the grease trap was of a design different than that at Macon Middle and Cullasajah Schools. I A slightly septic odor was noted during the inspection; high effluent BOD and TSS levels may have been attributable to insufficient aeration. Replacement of the influent pump on the day preceeding the inspection; would likely account for a spetic odor and high effluent results. Page # 2 --- - ---- _ •^•�++��•.. ,.I WA I tH QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1) COUNTY �(( Lr0 A) PRIORITY RIVER BASIN G 7 REPORT TO: AR FRO MRO RRO WaRO WIRO WSRO TS ❑AMBIENT ❑ QA AT BM Other COMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN OF CUSTODY Shipped by: Bus Courier, 6taff Other ❑EMERGENCY COLLECTOR(S): �I Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION: Seed: Yes ❑ No P�_ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ No REMARKS: Station # Date Begin (yy/mm/dd) Time BeingDate End 1 BOD5 310 / Y mg/I 2 COD High 340 mg/l '3 COD Low 335 mg/I 4 Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100ml 5 Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml 6 Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml 7 Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml 8 Residue: Total 500 mg/l 9 Volatile 505 mg/i 10 Fixed 510 mg/I 11 Residue: Suspended 530 737 mg/l 12 Volatile 535 m9/1 13 Fixed 540 mg/1 14 PH 403 units 15 Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/l 16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/I Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/l 1s Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/l 19 TOC 680 mg/l 9fl Turbidity 76 NTU SAMPLE TYPE uc� ❑ STREAM EFFLUENT ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT ❑ ESTUARY s Time EndjDep Chloride 940 mg/I Chi a: Trl 32217 ug/I Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/l Pheophytin a 32213 ug/( Color. True 80 Pt -Co Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI Cyanide 720 mg/1 Fluoride 951 mg/I Formaldehyde 71880 mg/i Grease and Oils 556 mg/1 Hardness Total 900 mg/l Specific Cond. 95 2 uMhos/cm MBAS 38260 mg/I Phenols 32730 ug/I Sulfate 945 mgA Sulfide 745 mg/I Lab Number: A(' ,_ t (J j Date Received: 17' — C, "G� Time: ILC -1 Rec'd by: _TP S I From: Bus-Courie land De1f DATA ENTRY BY: CK: Sn/tj DATE REPORTED: DBM I Value Type A H L NH3 as N 610 mg/I TKN as N 625 mg/I NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/l P: Total as P 665 mg/l PO4 as P 70507 mg/l P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/1 Cd-Cad alum 1027 ug/I CrChromium:Total1034 ug/1 Cu-Copper1042 ug/I Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/l Pb-Lead 1051 ug/l Zn-Zinc 1092 ug/I Ag-Silver 1077 ug/I AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/1 Be Beryllium 1012 ug/I Ca -Calcium 916 mgA Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I Fe -iron 1045 ug/1 Composite I Sample T S B C GNXX Li -Lithium 1132 ug/1 Mg -Magnesium 927 mg/1 Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/l Na-Sodium 929 mg/I Arsenic:Total 1002 ug/I Se -Selenium 1147 ug/l Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/1 Organochlorine Pesticides Organophosphorus Pesticides I I Acid Herbicides I Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics Acid Extractable Organics Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle reg'd) Phytoplankton Sampling Point � Conductance at 25 C Water Tem7-t--(C), mg/I pH Alkalinity PH 8.3 pH 4.5 Acidity pH 4.5 PH 8.3 Air Temperature (C) 2 94 Salinity 10 Preclpitlon an/day) • Cloud Cover R 400 • Wind Direction (Deg) 82244 431 Turbidity Severity Stream Flow Severity11350 82243 82242 20 Wind Velocity M/H can Stream Depth ft. Stream Width ft. 480 45 32 36 1351 35 64 4 DM1/Revised 10/86 Permit: NCO067318 Inspection Date: 04/06/2006 Owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The inspector noted a small volume of grease) in the plant. A slightly septic odor was present. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Effluent Pike Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ rl 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? ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical F1 Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ fl Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ fl Is the unit in good condition? ■ fl ❑ n Comment: Grease Removal i Yes No NA NE # Is automatic grease removal present? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is grease removal operating properly? ❑ ■ n n Comment: The inspector noted grease in the plant along with a slightly septic odor. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Page # 3 I , r Permit: NCO067318 Inspection Date: 04/06/2006 Owner - Facility: Nantahala School Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling 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? ❑ ❑ ■ Are weirs level? ■ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the drive unit operational? ■ ❑ ❑ r7 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 %4 of the sidewall depth) ■ n n n Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ ❑ ❑ 71 Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ■ n n n Are the diffusers operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ n n n Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ n n n Comment: Calibration of the inspector's dissolved oxygen meter, upon returning from the field, revealed the instrument to be reading "low". Slightly septic odor noted during the inspection suggested inadquate aeration. Page # 4 Board of Education H. nvin Corbin, Chairman Donald'W. Edwards, Vw-Chairman Susie X McCoy, Member Carof'W. Arnold, Member rlhomas'E. Bafdwin, Member Superintendent Lonnie H. Crawford Associate Superintendent L. Gene Young Assistant Superintendent Suzi P. Cabe Finance Officer Bdizabeth L.'Waldroop Exceptional Children Director Paula P. 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