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Certified Mail # 7015 1520 0003 5463 4156
Return Receipt Requested
May 26, 2017
James A Vanderwoude
Country Bear LLC
145 River Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2017-MV-0124
Permit No. NCO067326
Whistle Stop WWTP
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the February 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample .
Location Parameter
Monitoring
Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 2/28/2017 2 X month Frequency Violation
44.5 C (31616)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
Your facility was required to begin reporting your Discharge Monitoring Reports electronically by
December 21, 2016, using the EDMR system.
It is noted that as of today this facility has not been registered for EDMR. Please call Janet Cantwell at this office
for information on registering your facility for EDMR.
For more information, please visit the eDMR Website at the following address:
http://Dortal.ncdenr.org/web/­wq/ad(nin/­bog/­ipu/edmr.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
�0 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
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If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Acting Secretory
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
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Mr. James A. Vanderwoude
Country Bear LLC
145 River Road 16 2017
Franklin, NC 28734
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Application No. NCO067326
Whistle Shop WWTP
Macon County
Dear Mr. Vanderwoude:
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 [e-mail].
cc: Central Files
NPDES
Sincerely,
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Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 3, 2016
Mr. James A. Vanderwoude
Country Bear LLC
145 River Road
Franklin, NC 28734
PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
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Subject: Minor modification of NPDES Permit NC0067326
Whistle Stop WWTP
Macon County
Dear Mr. Vanderwoude:
The Division has received and reviewed your request to modify the former Cullasaja School from
kitchen and school use into retail and RV site use. The Division does not object to your request since no
plumbing will be added to the additional retail space; and, flow_ estimates for 5 retail stores and 16 RV sites
are within the current permit flow limit.. This modification 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, 200.7 (or as subsequently amended). Insert the
attached pages into your permit and discard the old pages.
This modified permit includes the following changes from your current permit:
The name and ownership for the permitted facility has been updated
D An updated outfall map has been included
➢ Section A. (2) has been added to require electronic submission of effluent data. Federal
regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs), effective
December 21, 2016.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this modification 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.
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 any other Federal, State, or Local governmental
regulation. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Jennifer Busam at (919) 807-
6393 or via e-mail [[e-mail]]. -�
Scei�ely,
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S. Jay Zimmerman P. irector
Division of Water Resources RECEIVED
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I Permit NCO067326
Regardless of the s�bmission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the
month following thgg issuance of the permit or in the case of anew facility, on the last
day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Starting on DecemI�er 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the
following compliance monitoring data and reports, when applicable:
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• Sewer Overflow/ Bypass Event Reports;
• Pretreatment I Program Annual Reports,; and
• Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) ;Annual Reports.
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to
Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting"; section below).
2. Electronic Submissions
In.accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial
recipient at the time of each electronic submission. The permittee should use the
EPA's website resources to identify the initial recipient for the electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities
means the entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES
program) that is thel designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40
.CFR 127.2(b)].
EPA plans to establsh a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic
reporting tool for each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions
on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as
well. Information o7 EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule is found at:
http: / /,A ww2.ena.aov-/compliance/final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-
ystem-npdes-electronic-reportingrule.
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting
Requirements" section above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To
obtain an electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic
reporting waiver request to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting
waivers must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least
sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to
begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver
shall not exceed 5 yelars and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data
and reports shall be 'submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re-
applies for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the
Division. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only
permittees with an approved reporting waiver 'irequest may submit monitoring data
and reports on pape i to the Division for the period that the approved reporting waiver
request is effective. i
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Permit NCO067326
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver
are found on the following web page:
http: / /deg.nc.gov/ about / divisions/ water -resources/ edmr
4-. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.1 (b) and Supersedes
Section B. (11.) (dll
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person
described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that
person as described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must
be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an
eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more
information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an
eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http:/ /deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR
system shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER
STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
7 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. "
5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.11
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including
eDMR submissions. These records or copies. shall be maintained for a period of at
least 3 years from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of
the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41].
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Stream Segment: 2-21 (5.5) Stream Class: B-Trout
River Basin: Little Tennessee Sub -Basin #: 04-04-01
Facility Locationscale not shown
County: Macon HUC: 0601020202
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Facility_ information
NPDES permit##:
NC0067326 Macon County
Facility name:
Macon County Board of Education
Cullasaja School
WWTP class:
II
WWTP type:
0.002 MGD Aero-Flow extended aeration package
WWTP with:
manual bar screen;
2000 gal flow equalization;
2000 gal Aero-Flow package unit;
duplex dosing pumps with dual alarms;
580 sq. ft. recirculating sand filter;
tablet chlorinator;
1,200 gallon chlorine contact chamber;
600 gal polishing tank; and
tablet dechlorinator.
Notes: The last school year that students attended this
school was 2009-2010, as they were moved to a
new school location. The BOE allows the facility
to be utilized by the community for: a private
archery club, law enforcement & fire department
training, Little League, summer camps & school
reunions. The system only discharges 1-2 times
per week, due to low flows.
WWTP location: 145 River Road, east of Franklin, NC 28734
Responsible official: Dr. Chris Baldwin, Superintendent of Schools
Official's location: 1202 Old Murphy Road; Franklin, NC 28734
Phone numbers
828-524-3314 Dr. Chris Baldwin, Superintendent
Email: [e-mail]
Renee Burt, Adm. Assistant / Board Clerk
Email: [e-mail]

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828-524-3314 David Curtis, Maint. Supv. (Linda Higdon - sec.)
828-524-5938 " - fax
828-524-4460 X 335 Bobby Wilson, ORC - Maintenance
Operator information
ORC & grade: Bobby D. Wilson - WW II - Cert. # 27407
Back-up ORC: Clay Peek - WW II - Cert. # 13422
Permit information
Date issued: 12-1-2012
Expiration date: 11-30-2017
Stream information
Stream:
Cullasaja River
River basin:
Little Tennessee River Basin
Sub -basin:
04-04-01
HUC:
06010202
Quad:
Grid:
G 5 NE
Stream classification:
B - Trout
Instream Waste Conc.:
Summer 7Q10 cfs:
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
Other information
Directions: From the intersection of US Hwy 64 & NCSR 1668,
Travel south on NCSR 1668, - 0.1 mile to the
Cullasaja School, on the right.
Or
See the next page for more specific directions.

Directions to: Macon County Board of Education
Cullasaja School (K-5t" Grades)
NC0067326 Macon County
145 River Road, east of Franklin, NC 28734
Total Time: 1 hour 34 minutes Total Distance: 80.01 miles
1'
Start out going WEST on US-70 / BLACK MOUNTAIN HWY
2.4 mi
toward NEW SALEM RD.
2:
Turn LEFT onto PORTER COVE RD.
0.2 mi
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Merge onto 1-40 W.
27.4 mi
Merge onto US-74 W via EXIT 27 toward US-19 / CLYDE /
4:
US-23 / WAYNESVILLE / MAGGIE VALLEY / FRANKLIN /
1.4 mi
MURPHY / ATLANTA.
onto US-23 S/US-74 W via EXIT 107 toward
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E JONES COVE ROAD.25.0
mi
?LMj Merge onto US-23 South / US-441 South via EXIT 81 toward
:�� 6` DILLSBORO / FRANKLIN / ATLANTA. 16.9 mi
aM: 7: Take the US-441-Business ramp toward FRANKLIN. 0.1 mi
° 8: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-441 Business. 0.7 mi
a 9: Turn LEFT onto NC-28 East. 5.5 mi
10: Turn RIGHT onto OLD HIGHLANDS ROAD. 0.2 mi
Turn RIGHT onto NICKAJACK ROAD. Proceed down this
11: road until it turns to gravel (for a short distance). When 0.1 mi
the road turns back to pavement, the school is on the left.
,/ice 12: The WWTP is on the right side, facing the school, inside a
�'' wooden fence.
145 RIVER ROAD @ Cullasaja School.
(Note: Garmin GPS does not know were 145 River Road is.)
Note: The return access to NC Hwy 28 is from the back of
13: the school (from where you came in).
Go to the stop sign and turn right. You will be on the road
that goes beside the Fire Department. Go to the stop sign.
Then turn left to get back on NC Hwy 28 West (or turn right
to get on NC Hwy 28 East).

Macon County Board of Education Schools:
School Cartoogechaye Elementary School
Phone [phone]
Address 3295 Old Murphy Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Principal Josh Lynch
School
Franklin High School
Phone
828-524-6467
Address
100 Panther Dr
Franklin, NC 28734
Principal
Barry Woody
School
lotla Valley Elementary School
Phone
828-524-2938
Address
1166 lotla Church Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Principal
Gary Brown
School
Macon Middle School
Phone
828-524-3766
Address
1345 Wells Grove Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Principal
Scot Maslin
School Nantahala School
Phone [phone]
Address 213 Windingstairs Rd
Topton, NC 28781
Principal James Bryan
School
Union Academy
Phone
828-369-1277
158 Union School Rd
Address
Franklin, NC 28734
Principal
Randy Shepherd
School East Franklin Elementary School
Phone [phone]
Address 100 Watauga St
Franklin, NC 28734
Principal Shirley Parks
School Highlands School
Phone [phone]
Address 545 Pierson Dr
Highlands, NC 28741
Principal Brian Jetter
School Macon Early College
Phone [phone]
Address 77 Siler Farm Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Principal Todd Gibbs
School Mountain View Intermediate
Phone [phone]
Address 161 Clarks Chapel Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Principal Mark Sutton
School South Macon Elementary School
Phone [phone]
Address 855 Addington Bridge Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Principal Tolly Bowles

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
November 8, 2012
Mr. David Curtis
Macon County Schools
1202 Old Murphy Rd
Franklin, N.C. 28734
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO067326
Cullasaja School WWTP
Class WW-2
Macon County
Dear Mr. Curtis:
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,
2012. 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 fled 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 [phone].,, — ' \
Charles Wakild, P
cc: Central Files
!Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water_ Protection
IVl'DES Unit - -
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
NOV 16 2012
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Permit NCO067326
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT] OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
ONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE FT,TMTNATTnN
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
Cullasaja School WWTP
145 River Road, east of Franklin
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as the Cullasaja River in subbasin 04-04-01 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, 20
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Sion of Water Quality
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® Permit NCO067326
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVED SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this
permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive
authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions included herein.
The Macon County Board of Education is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.003 MGD extended -aeration wastewater treatment
facility with the following components:
♦ 2000-gallon primary clarifier tank
♦ 2000-gallon Aero-Flo aerobic digestion system
♦ 580-fe sand filter
♦ 1200-gallon chlorine chamber
♦ 600-gallon polishing tank
The facility is located at the Cullasaja School WWTP, east of Franklin off River Road in
Macon County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
the Cullasaja River, a class B-Trout stream in hydrologic unit 06010202 of the Little
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Latitude 3510940"
Longitude 83118'53"
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Discharge Class
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NCO067326
Macon County
Cullasaja School

Permit NC0067326
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MQNITORINGREQUIREMENTS'
[PCS Code]
Monthly' ;
Daily
,Measurement
Sanipl'e Type
Sample,'Location
Avera e;`
Maximum
_,_Frequency,
Flow
[500501
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
NH3 as N
00610
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
31616
200/100 mL
400/100 mL
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine'
50060
17 Ng/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
00010
Weekl y
Grab
Effluent
pH
1[004001Grab
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
- -
2/Month
Effluent
Notes:
1. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory [including, field -certified].
Effluent values < 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes. (NOTE: If dechlorination equipment is
required to maintain compliance with the TRC limit, the Permittee must apply for and receive an Authorisation to Construct
(AtC) permit from the Division for installation. of dechlorination equipment.)
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. Thes&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 DU
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
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(4) Constant time/consta t volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interva . Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations whlere 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 than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow
Flow monitoring that occurs
monitored continually excep
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant
calendar day for purposes of
the total mass of the pollutan
"daily discharge" is calculate
"Composite Sample," above.
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily s,
permit. Sampling shall be co
prevent weekday sampling. 1
requirement will be so noted
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water (
Effluent
Wastewater discharged follo
whether treated or untreated.
vithout interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
Measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
ampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
during the calendar month.
7pling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
iucted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
n the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
all treatment processes from 'a water pollution control facility or other point source
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
I
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPD'ES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
I
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mein, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 nil,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).
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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. [3.3 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
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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 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 morel 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, 319 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 t"c 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 penaltylby 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 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class 1 penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties fol Class 11 violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, Lth 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 Liabil ty
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part ILCA), "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 j 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 021. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permBit 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 undertakii g of any work in any navigable waters.
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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 permit.) [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 Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Si ngnatory 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].
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]
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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
122.221
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I 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 belie ,,I true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false infor ation, 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 perm�t does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing th� 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 Administerinz 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 Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each clas,,sification 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 t4 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, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days) 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).
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(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.
2. 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.
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(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 sectio il
5. Upsets i
a. Effect of an upset [401 CPR 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 me�. 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 facl�lity was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee sumitted 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 ni any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter bac
shall be utilized/dispose(
from such materials fron
by the Commission. The
disposal of sewage sludg
Part 258, Criteria For Mi
Surface Waters. The Per
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is respons
prevent the discharge of
of alternate power sourcf
Section D. Monitorinst ani
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and in
Samples collected at a frt
discharge for the period t
permit and, unless othery
water, or substance. Mon
Issuing Authority [40 CF
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtair
monthly Discharge Moni
Director, postmarked no
:wash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
of in accordance with NCGS 143' 215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
3ermittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
;, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
nicipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
littee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
treated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
standby generators or retention lof inadequately treated effluent.
ourements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
tency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
e specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
ring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
122.410)].
during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
ng Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
;r 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:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees 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 122.411.
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].
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Recording Results
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For each measurement orlsample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.411:
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a. The date, exact place,1 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.
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;
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a. Enter, at reasonable t�mes, 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)].
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorizes
any pollutant identified i
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give:
to the permitted facility [
a. The alteration or
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or
discharged. This
notification requ
c. The alteration or a
such alteration, ad
absent in the exists
permit application
herein shall be consistent with th'e terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
:ice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
)n to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
tion could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
ication applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
;nts under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
tion results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
on or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
>cess or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might resul I t 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 permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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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 H.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit 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 Re op rting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.S and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass 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.
1.0. 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.
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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 than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
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 tl�'e 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 DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTIO Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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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. 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";
(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.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part H of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source thai discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWAi. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of
causes or contributes to a 1
Permittee) NPDES, collec
compliance with specified
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the
discharges from other sourc
the Permittee's (or any satel:
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0
A treatment works as defined
This definition includes any c
sewage or industrial wastes o
.0402, only if it conveys wast
organization, or municipality;
to and the discharges from su
treatment plant or the owner c
POTW may be referred to as
POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
ition of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
ilicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
)TW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
q(b)(23)]
by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
;vices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
;water to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
h a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
f the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
"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
noncontact cooling and b
2. Contributes process wast
flow limit or organic cap
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical
4. Is designated as such by
affecting the POTW's op
limitations and condition
5. Subject to approval unde
the criteria in paragraphs
POTW's operation or for
conditions in its NPDES
Significant Industrial Us(
6. Subject to approval unde
the criteria in paragraph
non -significant categoric
25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
)filer blowdown wastewaters); or
;water which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
.city of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
indards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
.e Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
-ation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
iolating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
r non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
(SIU); or
15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
. Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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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,
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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 (IU) 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 or,l 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 Programs
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.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 021­1.0903(b)(32)� .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required 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 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 aummary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division.] IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts ILD and H.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .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 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 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial. User Pretreatment.Permits (IUP) &_Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-2'15.1, 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 IUPs. 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)(ii)
NCGS 143 215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtC)
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)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their lUs
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. [15A NCAC 0211.0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (S1Us) 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 Monitoringand nd 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 1.5A
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 CFR403.12]
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 0211.0903(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 NCAC02H .0908. in lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02I=1 .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:
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March I 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 SummM (EPS)
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 (lUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the.
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data'Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e_ Other Information
Copies of the POTW''s allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance ,schedules, public notice of
lUs 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 determige compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
1.1. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
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 02'H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 4039(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. 1 8, 15 NCAC 02H .011.4 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907..
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OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 15 I 3 I NCO067326 I11 12 16/05/23 17
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:30AM 16/05/23
12/12/01
Cullasaja School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
145 River Rd
Franklin NC 28744
11:15AM 16/05/23
17/11 /30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
James A Vanderwoude//828-399-0088 /
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Gary Brown,PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 287341029//828-524-3314/8285245938
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Other
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
Beverly Price Division of Water Quality//828-296-4500i
Signature of n Bement Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
EPForm 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES ydmo/day Inspectio Type (Cont.)
31 NCO067326 I11 12I 16/05/23 I17 18
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional siheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the ARO. Mr James VanderWoude assisted during
the inspection.
The facility was formerly owned by the Macon County Board of Education. All kitchen facilities serving
the former Cullasaja School have been removed. As part of the renovation to retail space,
approximately 2/3 of the toilets were removed; they have the same number of bathrooms just fewer
stalls.
Currently the facility serves as retail space for Whistle Stop Antiques. Mr. VanderWoude plans to add
approximately 200 sq. ft. of extra retail space to one end of the building. There will be no plumbing
added with this addition. Sixteen (16) RV units are proposed to be added to an area that was formerly
used as ballfields for the school.
The wastewater treatment plant is old but appears to be adequately treating the current flow. A BIMS
violation summary (back to M rch 2014) shows only monitoring frequency violations. The sand filter
appeared to be maintained. T�blets were observed in the chlorination and dechlorination tubes. There
was no discharge at the time ?f inspection. There is no flow meier at this facility. Flow is estimated
due to low volume. The path to the outfall needs to be maintained.
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Permit: NCO067326
Inspection Date: 05/23/2016
Other
Comment:
Owner -Facility: Cullasaja School
Inspection Type: Reconnaissance
Yes No NA NE
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Price, Bev
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 10:02 AM
To: Price, Bev
Cc: Busam, Jennifer d
Subject: RE: NC0067326 (Cullasaja School modification)
Bev - a site visit would help us be certain that no potential changes are overlooked.
The switch from school to store[s] + 16 RV hookups is OK in principle. Jennifer will get details regarding how many
stores the applicant wants to add, and how much wastewater 16 RV connections might generate.
This change will reverse the previous operations for the WWTP, which was active September - June and then idle for the
summer. Now the WWTP will likely be very busy in the summer and dormant in the winter.
Assuming Jennifer finds no surprises in her research, we can issue the minor mod. Please have a look at the site and let
her know what, if any, concerns the ARO has.
CHW
-----Original Message -----
From: Price, Bev
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 3:08 PM
To: Weaver, Charles <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: PDF created on 12/10/15 NC0067326 (Cullasaja School)
Thanks Charles, I'll let the HD know. Are you saying the 16 RV units and the change to retail would be a minor
modification or just the retail addition? Based on what Jennifer finds out next week, I can do a site visit if needed.
Bev
Bev Price
Environmental Senior Specialist — Asheville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section NC DEQ— Division
of Water Resources
828 296-4500 office
[e-mail]
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed
to third parties.
-----Original Message -----
From: Weaver, Charles

Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 1:59 PM
To: Price, Bev <[e-mail]>
Cc: Busam, Jennifer d <[e-mail]>; Hennessy, John <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: PDF created on 12/10/15 NC0067326 (Cullasaja School)
Bev - sorry it took me a couple of days to get back to you. I have been out of the office doing eldercare for my Mom.
The ownership change application is in our file, but the change was never done. We wouldn't approve a change like this
without more than just the application form. We'd certainly discuss it with the Regional staff before approving it.
Unless he's adding a non -domestic wastestream, we can probably process the change as a Minor Modification. We need
to gather some info from the applicant to confirm that: r
--> What kind of "retail stores" he wants to operate, and how many? pf
--> Is his estimation of reduced flow correct? w�5[�r�c. �•���A ��� ��
I'll have Jennifer Busam [who's out of the office today] follow up with the applicant next week. Let her know if the ARO
has any concerns / requests about this change. dt, U p C, ("A 0.-r fa4, ­,_
I'd recommend telling Macon County that we can answer their question by the 20th. --CQc ` (`
CHW IV.o,
-----Original Message -----
From: Price, Bev
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 2:20 PM
To: Weaver, Charles <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: PDF created on 12/110/15 NC0067326 (Cullasaja School)
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Hey Charles,
I got a call today from the Macon County Health Department (HD) concerning the Subject permit. BIMS shows this
permit expiring 11/30/2017 and it shows the Owner as Macon County Schools and Facility as Cullasaja School. Under
the Owner Affiliations, the "owner" is James Vanderwoude. There is no indication of a change in the Events tab. This
was a school that is now a retail Lpace and they want to put in 16 RV units. This was indicated in the attached
Application. The HD is asking if those 16 RV sites can be added to the flow at the package plant. They have to approve
building permits for the facility and they want to make sure everything is ok with us before doing so.
Do you know:
1. If the Ownership change was done?
2. Would we allow a change from a school to retail/RV sites without more information from the applicant?
Thanks,
Bev
Bev Price
Environmental Senior Specialist Asheville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section NC DEQ— Division
of Water Resources
828 296-4500 office
[e-mail]
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778

Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed
to third parties.
-----Original Message -----
From: Price, Bev
Sent: Friday, December 11, 2015 7:39 AM
To: Weaver, Charles <[e-mail]>
Cc: Bowden, Kevin <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: PDF created on 12/10/15 NC0067326 (Cullasaja School)
Charles,
The hard copy was sent yesterday via regular mail; see message below. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Bev
Bev Price
Environmental Senior Specialist — Asheville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section NC DEQ— Division
of Water Resources
828 296-4500 office
[e-mail]
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed
to third parties.
-----Original Message -----
From: lames Vanderwoude [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 10:08 PM
To: Price, Bev <[e-mail]>
Subject: PDF created on 12/10/15
Attached is the form being mailed to Raleigh along with a check for $860.00
Thank you for your help today.
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January 13, 2016
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2016-MV-0007
Permit No. NCO067326
Cullasaja School WWTP
Macon County
DearPermittee:
A review of the July 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the deficiency(s)
indicated below:
Monitorinq Deficiencv(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Monitoring
Date Frequency Type of Deficiency
001 Effluent Temperature, Water Deg. 7/4/2015 Weekly Frequency Violation
Centigrade (00010)
Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of
Water Resources for these and any additional violations of State law. The Asheville Regional Office encourages
you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance.
If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, please contact Janet
Cantwell of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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828-296-4500

Price, Bev
From: James VanderWoude <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 10:08 PM
To: Price, Bev
Subject: PDF created on 12/10/15
Attachments: JotNot 12-10-2015.pdf; ATT00001.txt
Attached is the form being mailed to Raleigh along with a check for $860.00
Thank you for your help today.
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Macon County Schools
P.O. Box 1029
Franklin, North Carolina 28734-1029
Dear Mr. Shotwell:
Donald R, van der Vaart
Secretary
May 5, 2015
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
NOD-2015-MV-0076
Permit No. NCO067326
Cullasaja School WWTP
Macon County
A review of Cullasaja School's WWTP monitoring report for October 2014 showed the following
violation:
Parameter
Date
Measuring Frequency
Violation
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-
FC Broth,44.5C
10/31/2014
2 X /Month
Failure to Monitor
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in
fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above
parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt
of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this
office.
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Resources may
pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
c:: WQ Asheville Files
S entral Files Basement
Wanda Gail Ladd/ ORC
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Water Quality Regional Operations — Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
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Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
October 31, 2013
Dr. Chris Baldwin
Superintendent of Schools
Macon County Board of Education
1202 Old Murphy Road
Franklin, NC 28734
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Cullasaja School WWTP
Macon County Board of Education
Permit Number: NCO067326
Macon County
Dear Dr. Baldwin:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the
inspection, which I conducted at the subject facility on October 22, 2013. The facility was found to be
in compliance with permit NC0067326.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If
you or your staff should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500.
cc: Bobby Wilson, ORC
Central Files
PERCS Unit
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Environmental Specialist
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX: [phone]
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Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------Reserved---- --
67 I 1.0 169 70131 71 I I 72 N' 73 LU 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
03:05 PM 13/10/22
12/12/01
Cullasaja School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
145 River Rd
Franklin NC 28744
03:40 PM 13/10/22
17/11/30
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
Gary Brown,PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 287341029//828-524-3314/8285245938 No
.Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Operations & Maintenance 0.Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
yr/mo/day
31 NCO067326 12 13/10/22 117
Inspection Type
18`_�
(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Macon County Board of Education - Cullasaja School
WWTP class: II
WWTP type: 0.002 MGD Aero-Flow extended aeration package WWTP with:
manual bar screen;
2000 gal flow equalization basin;
2000 gal Aero-Flo package unit;
duplex dosing pumps with dual alarms;
580 sq. ft. recirculating sand filter;
tablet chlorinator;
1,200 gallon chlorine contact chamber;
600 gal polishing tank; and
tablet dechlorinator.
Notes: The last school yea that students attended this school was 2009-2010, as they were moved to a
new school location. The BOE allows the facility to be utilized by the community for:
a private archery club, law enforcement & fire department training, Little League, summer camps
and school reunions. The system only discharges 1-2 times per week, due to low flows.
Responsible official: Dr. Chris Baldwin, Superintendent of Schools
Official's location: 1202 Old Murphy Road; Franklin, NC 28734
Phone numbers:
828-524-3314 D. Chris Baldwin, Superintendent; Email: [e-mail]
Renee Burt, Adm. Assistant / Board Clerk; Email: [e-mail]
828-524-3314 David Curjtis, Maintenance Supervisor
828-524-5938 " - fax
828-524-4460 X 335 Bobby Wilson, ORC — Maintenance
Operator information:
ORC & grade: Bobby D. Wilson — WW II — Cert. # 27
Back-up ORC: Clay Peek — WW I I — Cert. # 13422
Inspection Summary:
Mr. Bobby Wilson assisted in the inspection and ap
the facility.
There was no discharge at the time of the inspection.
to be properly operating and maintaining
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Permit: NCO067326 Owner - Facility: Cullasaja School
Inspection Date: 10/22/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(if the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
❑
■
n
'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?
■
o
o
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
❑
Q
n
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?- ■ Q n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n Q n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
"-- cam____-- Yom Nln NA NP
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
n
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
n
❑
n
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
n
n
n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■
n
n
0
Is the unit in good condition?
■
Q
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?
■
El
Q
n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
n
n
■
n
Are the diffusers operational?
■
❑
Q
n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
n
n
n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■.
n
n
n
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Permit: NC0067326 Owner - Facility: Cullasaja School
Inspection Date: 10/22/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and open
Is the distribution box level and w tertight?
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? (Approximate)
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
i
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinder .,
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ..
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
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(3to1)
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Yes No NA NE
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NC®ENR
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 NCO067326
Cullasaja 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 [phone].
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
A heville ; e,�7 a al. +� =fRA e/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
FED 2 9 2012
WATER QUALITY SLLI ION L
ILLE `��'�'OIO^'�=ICE
NorthCarolina
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

4. Population served: 75
1 of 3

NPDES &LICATION FOR PERMIT RE119WAL FOR MA ,
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
S. 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? ❑ Yea ® No
8. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a, map. showing the exact location of each outfallr
CULLASAJA RIVER
9. Frequency of Discharged ❑ 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.
PRIMARY CLARIFIER TANK 2,000 GAL
AERD - FLOW AEROBIC DIGESTION TREATMENT SYSTEM 2,000. GAL
SAND FILTER Sao SQ FT
CHLORINE CHAMBER 1,200 GAL
POLISHING TANK 600 GAL
11. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.003 MGD
Annual Average daily flow .0013 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow .0032 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
12. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
2 of 4
Forth -A 1/06

NPDES L- 2LICATION FO_R PERMIT RENmwAL..-FORMA
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems .treating
domestic wastes < .0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
13. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. 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
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measuremen
t
Number of
gampiu
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BODs)
45.0 MG/L
9.8
MG/L
72
Fecal Coliform
400/ 100ML
2.7
# 100ML
72
Total Suspended Solids
45.0 MG/L
5.9
MG/L
72
Temperature (Summer)
N/A.
16.6.
o C
81.5
Temperature (Winter)
N/A"
9.6
o C
81.5
PH
9•0
7.1
UNITS
�163
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
NCO067326
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.
Printed name of
Signature of
l C J)1,1
"ng-- ------ - - - - -- -- - ------Title --
Wlv�_b 1%_,OJ�W/10�
Date
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

NPDE3 A LICATION 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.
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 1106

Macon Coun Schools
1202 'Old Murphy. -Road
Franklin, NC 28734

PLANT OPERATION
P19 807 3545 02/04 '1 :35 NO.698 02/02
February 3, 2010
Attention: Ms. Wanda. Frazier
Surface Water Protection. Section
NCDENR
2090 U. S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Subject: Response to Notice of Violation
NOV-2010-LV -0043
NPDFS NoIT;0;0{7�2
gullasaj �h T�
GN' County
Dear Ms. Frazier:
E C 0 V
MAR - 8 2010
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
In: response to the subject NOV dated January 22, 2010, I have the following comments
collcerniug the violation of our permitted flow that was reported at 0.0024 MGD
that exceeded our pern3i.tted monthly average limit of 0.0020 MGD for the month of
September 2009.
L We were in error for not marking the noncompliant status box and. not giving an
explanation for that violation in the comments section.. These omissions were an.
oversight tb.at we will correct in future reporting. We also had the monthly flow
limit as 0.0030 MGD instead of 0.0020 MGD.
2. We are forwardhig an amended report for September 2009 with. the appropriate
correct7.ons/additi.ons.
3. The violations were due to multiple pressure -flush valves that were leaking an
the valves were replaced at the time we found the problem.. Subsequently, flows
stabilized within, permitted limitations.
Thank.you for your considerations in this matter and please feej. free to contact our
Maintenance Supervisor, Mr. David Ctubs, at 828-342-6049, if you need any further_
information- or if there are additional questions.
Sincerely,
Dan. �Brnit!h,., Superintendent
Enclosure
Cc: David Curtis
Bob DeWeese

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue . Coleen H. Sullins
Dee Freeman
Governor Director
Secretary
January 22, 2010
Dan Brigman, Ph.D., Superintendent
Macon County Board of Education
1202 Old Murphy Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Dear Dr. Brigman:
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-LV-0043
Permit No. NCO067326
Cullasaja School WWTP
Macon County
A review of Cullasaja School''s monitoring report for September 2009 showed the following
violations:
Parameter
Date.
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Flow
09/30/09
0.0020 mgd
0.0024 mgd
Monthly Average Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem.
There were NOT any comments provided on the reverse of the relevant DMR to explain the
violations, nor was the facility status marked as non -compliant. It is requested that a response be
submitted to the attention of Wanda Frazier.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and, any additional
violations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier 828- .
296-4662.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Enclosure
cc: WQ Central Files
Asheville Files
S:\SWP\Macon\Wastewater\Minors\Cullasaja School 67326\NOV-2010-LV-0043 01-22-2010.doc N°oe Carolina
Attrrallif
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org. FAX [phone]

Frazier, Wanda
From: Coffey, Steve
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 9A0 AM
To:. Frazier, Wanda
Subject: Cullasaja School NC0067326
Hi Wanda,
Thanks for sending the information on Cullasaja School. In order to issue an ATO for this, it will be necessary for the
owner
to submit a standard ATC application (www.nccgI.net). We look forward to getting the application package. I also
wanted to
mention that that there is no application fee to submit the ATC:
Thanks!
Steve Coffey, PE
Design Management Unit
DWQ -Construction Grants and Loans
www.nccgl.net
[phone]
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the NC Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
1

NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality _
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
August 13, 2009
Dr. Dan Brigman,
Superintendent of Schools
Macon County Schools
PO Box 1029
Franklin NC 28734
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Cullasaja School
Permit number: NCO067326
Macon County
Dear Dr. Brigman:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on August 11, 2009. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
NC0067326.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If
you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
xc: Central Files
�sheu�illet,F'r�es� � y�'-'
NorthCarolina
AVm1ra!!y
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70; Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone [phone]
Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwatergualitV.org FAX [phone]

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN[ 2 15I 31 NCO067326 111 121 09/08/11 117 18I CI 19I SI 20III
Remarks
21111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ------------- -------Reserved---------------
67I 1.0 169 70131 711 I 721 N I 73I I� 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B:. Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Cullasaja School
12:30 PM 09/08/11
07/12/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
145 River Rd
Franklin NC 28744
01:00 PM 09/08/11
12/11/30
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
Gary Brown,PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 28734//828-524-3314/828524593Contacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
Signatur of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
L. 0 8 ! 0 c J
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO067326 111'12, 09/08/1, 117 18Icl
�
(cont.) 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
INSPECTION: I
Bobby Wilson, grade IIcertified ORC, assisted in the inspection.
FIT, I,1 ' N 9 •
Consists of 0.002 MGD extended aeration, Aero-Flow, 'package WWTP with: flow equalization &
duplex pumps (as preliminary treatment); a 580 sq. ft. recirculating sand filter (as primary
treatment); tablet chlorinator; a 1,200 gallon chlorine contact chamber; and a dechlorinator
unit.
AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT / AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE:
i
A permit modification request was made by Bob DeWeese, on behalf of the permittee on 1-24-2006
to increase the monthly average permitted flow rate from 2,000 GPD to 3,000 gpd.
No A to C or A to O wasl issued at that time
The permit was issued in 2007 with two limit pages; one at 2,000 gpd and one at 3,000 gpd.
An Authorization to Operate at 3,000 gpd was never issued, since it appeared that construction
was not necessary to achieve proper treatment at 3,000 gpd.
An Authorization to Operate has been requested from Construction Grants (Steve Coffey) for 3,000
gpd and is pending (as oI f August 2009).
Note: This will be the 'last year (2009-2010) that students will attend this school.
They will be moved to la new school location.
EFFLUENT:
There was no discharge at the time of the inspection, since school had not started yet.
School is scheduled to begin in two weeks.
I
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / SUMMARY:
This facility appears to be well operated and maintained'
The ORC was on -site during the inspection and is doing a good job.
RECORDS AND REPORTS:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was
conducted on 11-14-2006 by Janet Cantwell.
The permit expires on 11/30/2012. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration.
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Permit: NCO067326 Owner - Facility: Cullasaja School
Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
The log book was present on -site and had good notation of daily events.
ANNUAL REPORT:
There were no records of Annual Performance Reports being received by DWQ for this facility.
The following regulatory update (dated October 19, 1999) was mailed to all permittees, informing
them of House Bill 1160 (also know as the Clean Water Act of 1999).
This bill was ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly on July 20 and signed into law by
the Governor on July 21, 1999.
This legislation has placed significant, new reporting requirements on those entities that own
or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems.
This following is provided as guidance to assist you in meeting this aspect of the new reporting
requirements.
SPILL NOTIFICATION
One of the new requirements that became effective October 1, 1999 for all wastewater facilities
that collect or treat wastewater is that they must notify the public of wastewater spills.
Wastewater facility owners or operators must issue a press release after a discharge to surface
waters of 1,000 gallons within 48 hours of first knowledge of the spill by the owner/operator.
The law requires that the press release must be issued to "all electronic and print news media
outlets that provide general coverage in the county where the discharge occurred." A copy of the
press release must be maintained for one year by the owner/operator. This press release is
required in addition to the permit requirement of contacting the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (DWQ). A list of media outlets, sorted by County, and a sample press release are
available on the State's web site, for or your reference.
If a discharge of 15,000 gallons or more reaches surface water, a public notice is required in
addition to the press release. The public notice must be placed in a newspaper having general
circulation in the County in which the discharge occurred and the county immediately downstream.
A sample public notice format is on the State's web site.
If a discharge of 1,000,000 gallons of wastewater or more reaches surface waters, the DWQ
regional office must be contacted to determine in what additional counties, if any, a public
notice must be published. A copy of all public notices and proof of publication must be sent to
the DWQ to the attention of "NDCEU" at the letterhead address within 30 days of publication. A
sample public notice is available on the State's web site.
The minimum content of the notice is the location of the discharge, estimated volume, water body
affected, steps taken to prevent future discharges and a phone number and contact name.
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i
Permit: NC0067326 Owner - Facility: Cullasaja School
Inspection Date: O8/11/2009 � Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
ANNUALREPORT
Another new requirement is that the owner or operator of any wastewater treatment works or
wastewater collection systems that treats or collects primarily domestic or municipal waste must
provide an annual report to its users or customers and to the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources that summarizes the treatment works' or collection system's performance over a
12 month period.
The following is provided as guidance to assist you in meeting this aspect of the new reporting
requirements.
The new law states the above mentioned report shall summarize the performance of the treatment
works or collection system and state the extent to which any terms of its permit, federal laws,
or any State laws, regulations or rules related to the protection of water quality have been
violated. In order to meet the spirit of this law, it is strongly suggested that, at a minimum,
the report contain the following information:
General Information
• Name of regulated bntity and county
• Responsible entity, 'person or contact with phone number or address
• Listing of applicable permit(s)
• Description of collection or treatment system or process
II. Performance
• Description of overall 12 month performance, noting highlights and deficiencies.
• By month, list of the number and type of any violations of permit conditions,
environmental regulations or environmental laws, including (but not limited to):
Permit Limit Violations
Monitoring and Reporting Violations
(Illegal) Bypass ofitreatment facilities*
Sanitary Sewer Overflows*
* Note estimated total monthly volumes and locations of events in which
more than 1,000 gallons of waste reached surface waters.
• Description of any known environmental impact of violations
• Description of corrective measures taken to address violations or deficiencies
III. Notification
• Statement as to how users or customers have been provided access to the report.
IV. Certification
• Statement by a responsible official certifying the report is accurate and complete.
It shall be left to the individual applicable entities to decide both how much detail above
minimum they wish to provide in the report and how they will provide the report to their users
or customers. This law; was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight (and
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Permit: NCO067326 Owner - Facility: Cullasaja School
Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
hopefully, to instill public confidence).
Those entities that fall under the scope of this part of the law are encouraged to be
forthcoming in their report and they should provide its readers a contact where they may view
more detailed information.
To satisfy the Departmental -reporting requirement, three copies of the report should be
submitted to the following address:
System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Annual reports must be submitted within 60 days of the end of the applicable 12-month review
period.
You may base your report on either a calendar year or a fiscal year (July 1 — June 30) time
frame. Initial reports must be prepared and submitted for either the 1999 calendar year or the
2000 (beginning July 1, 1999) fiscal year.
As was noted at the beginning of this letter, there are several new reporting requirements as a
result of the Clean Water Act of 1999. As a stakeholder in environmental regulation, you are
encouraged to review the entire scope of the Act to see if other part apply to your operations.
A copy of the Act can be can be viewed on the North Carolina General Assembly's web site at
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/htmll999/bills/ratified/house/hbill 160.full.html.
If you have any questions, please contact your DWQ Regional Office or [phone] ask for
the Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit for the spill notice requirements or the Point
Source Compliance and Enforcement Unit for the Annual Report requirement.
DEADLINE:
PLEASE SUBMIT THE ANNUAL REPORT (TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE) FOR THE PAST FISCAL
YEAR
(JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009), BY SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2009.
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Permit: NCO067326 Owner - Facility: Cullasaja School
Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
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Bar Screens
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Type of bar screen
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Is the screen free of excessive dIebris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Aeration Basins
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Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?'
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Secondary Clarifier
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Is the clarifier free of black and lodorous wastewater?
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Permit: NC0067326
Inspection Date: 08/11/2009
Secondary Clarifier
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Owner - Facility: Cullasaja School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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 %4 of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
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: There is no distribution box visible.
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
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Permit: NC0067326
Inspection Date: 08/11/2009
Comment: '
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Owner - Facility: Cullasaja School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
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Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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Operations & Maintenance
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Is the plant generally clean with,acceptable housekeeping?
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman
Governor Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
August 7, 2009
MEMORANDUM
To: Steve Coffey
Construction Loansff& Grants
From: Wanda Frazier AJlY
Asheville Regional.Office
Re: Cullasaja School
NC00 67326
Macon County
Per our conversation, we are requesting that you please review the enclosed documentation
and issue an Authorization to Operate at 3,000 gpd for the subject facility.
Also, please copy Bob. DeWeese and DWQ ARO.
Thanks for all of your help!
C/V' ,Z .Se�2 P�
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
NorthCarolina
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NC Department of P'lolic Instruction
Division of School Support
Plant Operations Section
Bob DeWeese -Env. Engineer (Bob Bryan)
301 N. Wilmington Street; Raleigh 27601-2325
Email: [e-mail]
(w) 929-307-3546
fax [phone]
(c) 919-624-4405
(h) 919-469-1901

Frazier, Wanda
From: Frazier, Wanda �(lofes: Sro�6(� 6 5Yeve 8 -6 -o%
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 4:12 PM Sent�o�.es�beh�e �-7La9
To: Coffey, Steve
Cc: Edwards, Roger
Subject: re -rating Cullasaja School NC0067326 for 0.003 MGD permitted flow
Attachments: 67326 a cover page 2009.doc
Hi Steve,
(I sent this to Sergei by mistake! I meant to sent it to you!)
Anyhow..
Would you take a look at this info and see if you can re -rate this system.
Attached is the facility information.
FYI -Bob Deweese works for the Dept of Public Instruction. He worked for DWQ for — 30 yrs. I would say (and others
have said) that he's the State's most knowledgeable resource regarding septic tanks and sand filter systems.
Also, I was wondering what the schedule for issuing the A to C for Silver Bluff / Pigeon Valley NC0033600 in Haywood Co.
Thurman Horne and I had a long discussion about this facility and his recommendations. He didn't know "how to
engineer" that telescoping valve we talked about. Oh well, I think his plans are good and that we should go with them as
submitted, unless you have issues or suggestions for improvements, etc.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Wanda
Wanda Frazier
Email: [e-mail]
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662
Direct line: 828-296-4662
Fax: [phone]
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.

From: Frazier, Wanda
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 3:52 PM
To: Chernikov, Sergei
Cc: Edwards, Roger
Subject: FW: BIMS correction for Cullasaja School NC0067326 permitted flow
Hi Sergei,
Would you take a look at this info and see if you can re -rate this system.
Attached is the facility information.
FYI -Bob Deweese works for the Dept of Public Instruction. He worked for DWQ for — 30 yrs. I would say (and others
have said) that he's the State's most knowledgeable resource regarding septic tanks and sand filter systems.
Also, I was wondering what the schedule for issuing the A to C for Silver Bluff / Pigeon Valley NC0033600 in Haywood Co.
Thurman Horne and I had a long discussion about this facility and his recommendations. He didn't know "how to
engineer" that telescoping valve we talked about. Oh well, I think his plans are good and that we should go with them as
submitted, unless you have issues or suggestions for improvements, etc.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Wanda
Wanda Frazier
Email: [e-mail]
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662
Direct line: 828-296-4662
Fax: [phone]
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 10:33 AM
To: Frazier, Wanda; Edwards, Roger
Subject: FW: BIMS correction for Cullasaja School NC0067326 permitted flow
Wanda - the school system need an Authorization to Operate from CG&L.
Upon the date of that letter, the flow limit can switch to 3000 GPD.
FYI - I can't change any limits on active permits. Only Jeanne Phillips in the ETU can do that.
2

CHW
From: Belnick, Tom
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:16 AM
To: Weaver, Charles
Cc: Chernikov, Sergei
Subject: RE: BIMS correction for Cullasaja School NC0067326 permitted flow
Charles- they need a DWQ rerating (I think this is now done by CG&L) to confirm that the existing WWTP can meet the
limits at 3000 GPD. Not sure who Bob DeWeese is (DEH on -site systems?), but CG&L should be making the official call.
Then we would issue an Authorization to Operate.
Tom Belnick
Supervisor, NPDES West Program
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 8:36 AM
To: Belnick, Tom
Cc: Chernikov, Sergei
Subject: FW: BIMS correction for Cullasaja School NC0067326 permitted flow
I can ask jeanne to reset the flo wlimit in BIMS.
The existing permit does allow for 3000 GPD as an expansion phase.
Wanda and Deweese's proposed solution seems wrong. There should be some written Authorization from DWQ to the
permittee saying they can operate at 3000 GPD.
If you think what they're, proposing is OK, let me know. I'll handle the rest.
CHW
From: Frazier, Wanda
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 2:42 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Cc: Edwards, Roger
Subject: RE: BIMS correction for Cullasaja School NC0067326 permitted flow
Hi Charles,
Roger & I reviewed the file and discussed this matter. Bob Deweese sent in a detailed letter with an explanation of the
existing treatment units.
They are as follows:
0.002 MGD extended aeration, Aero-Flow, package WWTP with:
flow equalization & duplex pumps (as preliminary treatment);
a 580 sq. ft. recirculating sand filter (as primary treatment);
tablet chlorinator; & a 1,200 gallon chlorine contact chamber
Bob certified, that in his best professional judgement, an A to C was NOT necessary for this system to properly treat
3,000 gallons per day.
Since construction was NOT necessary, an A to C was never issued.
We are requesting that BIMS reflect the 3000 gpd monthly average flow value, so that violations are not flagged when
flows exceed 2000 gpd.

Thanks,
Wanda
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 9:20 AM
To: Frazier, Wanda
Cc: Edwards, Roger
Subject: RE: BIMS correction for Cullasaja School NCO067326 permitted flow
Wanda - the 3000 GPD flow is in BIMS.
The mod was done in 2006.
The permit was renewed in 2007 with both the existing 2000 GPD flow limit and the expansion flow of 3000 GPD.
There's no AtC in BIMS or in the permit file for the expansion to 3000 GPD.
Did they expand without an AtC?
CHW
From: Frazier, Wanda
Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 2:55 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Cc: Edwards, Roger
Subject: BIMS correction for Cullasaja School NCO067326 permitted flow
Hi Charles,
Would you please correct the subject permit's monthly average permitted flow in BIMS from 0.002 IVIGD to 0.003 IVIGD.
They requested this modification on January 24, 2006 and sent us $430 with their request.
Thanks!
Wanda
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Frazier, Wanda
From:
Frazier, Wanda
Sent:
Monday, July 20, 2009 2:55 PM
To:
Weaver, Charles
Cc:
Edwards, Roger
Subject:
BIMS correction for Cullasaja School NC0067326 permitted flow
Hi Charles,
Would you please correct the subject permit's monthly average permitted flow in/BIMS from 0.002 MGD to 0.003 IVIGD.
They requested this modification on January 24, 2006 and sent us $430 with their request.
Thanks!
Wanda
Wanda Frazier
Email: [e-mail]
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662
Direct line: 828-296-4662
Fax: [phone]
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
July 17, 2009
Mr. Rodney Shotwell
Macon County Schools
PO Box 1029
Franklin, NC 28734 - Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION-
NOV-2009-MV-0115
Permit No. NCO067326
Cullasaja School
Dear Shotwell: Macon County
A review of Cullasaja School's monitoring report for April 2009 showed the following
violation:
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Total Residual Chlorine
March 30-April 4
Twice weekly
Failure to monitor twice weekly
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem.
Since the comments section on the DMR required an explanation for the subject violation, it is
not requested that another response be submitted, unless an explanation was not provided or
should you have additional information concerning the violation(s). Please submit them to the
attention of Wanda Frazier.
The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any
additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or
maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish
to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Keith Haynes of this
office for additional information.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier or me
at 828-296-4500.
cc: WQ Central Files
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Sincerely,
Roger C.'Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
NoAhCarolina
Natura!!ry
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70; Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone [phone]
Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwatergualitV.org FAX [phone]

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Mr. Bobby Wilson
Macon County Schools ;y
P.O. Box 1029 VVATER QUALITY SECTION K
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Franklin, NC 28744 ----
SUBJECT: North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification (NC WW/GW LC)
Maintenance Inspection
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on October 28, 2008 by Mr. Jason M.
Smith. No findings are cited in this report, a response is not required. We appreciate the fine
job you and your staff are doing. As a certification requirement, your laboratory must continue
to carry out the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested from this
office. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you wish to obtain an electronic
copy of this report by email, or if you have questions or need additional information please
contact me at 828-296-4677.
Sincerely,
Gary Francies
Unit Supervisor
Laboratory Section
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Jason M. Smith
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.dwglab.org Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh, NC 27607 Fax [phone]
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LABORATORY NAME:'
NPDES PERMIT #:
ADDRESS:
CERTIFICATE #:
DATE OF INSPECTION:
TYPE OF INSPECTION:
AUDITOR:
LOCAL PERSONS CONTACTED:
INTRODUCTION:
On -Site Inspection Report
Macon County Schools
NCO067326 and NCO067318
P.O. Box 1029
Franklin, NC 28744
5198
October 28, 2008
Field Maintenance
Jason Smith
Bobby Wilson, Ernie Brendle
This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the. requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for
the analysis of environmental samples.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The staff is congratulated for doing a good job of maintaining the Field Parameter Laboratory
Certification program particularly in the area of maintaining records. This is commendable since the
last inspection was four years ago. The facility has all the equipment necessary to perform the
analyses. Most data appeared accurate.
Bobby Wilson is planning to retire and is currently training Ernie Brendle to be responsible for the field
testing. Technical Assistance documents wore provided, which should help this transition process.
FINDINGS, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
pH - Standard Methods, 18`" Edition, 4500 H+ B
Comment: Benchsheets were missing units of measure for pH. Per 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (g) (1), the field
benchsheets must provide a space for the signature or initials of the analyst, and proper units of measure
for all analyses. Staff faxed updated benchsheets on November 3, 2008, which include S.U. as the unit of
measure for pH. No further response is necessary for this finding.
Comment: The. pH 7 buffer expired July, 2007. Standard Methods, 18'h Edition 1070 C. (3) (c) states,
"Some standardized solutions alter slowly because of chemical or biological changes. The practical life,
required frequency of standardization, or storage precautions are indicated for such standards."
Chemicals exceeding the expiration date can no longer be considered reliable. Staff indicated that a new
buffer has been ordered to replace the expired buffer in the fax received on November 3, 2008. No
further response is necessary for this finding.

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pH - Standard Methods, 181h Edition, 4500 H+ B
Temperature - Standard Methods, 18th Edition, 2550 B
Comment: The temperature correction was not posted on the pH meter. The temperature correction
(even if it is zero) must be posted on the meter as well as in hard copy format according to the Technical
Assistance for Field Analysis of pH, Rev. 11/2008 and the Technical Assistance for Field Analysis of
Temperature, Rev. 07/2008. This is a new policy since the last inspection. Staff indicated that the
temperature correction .is now posted on the pH meter in a fax received on November 3, 2008. No
further response is necessary for this finding.
Total Residual Chlorine - Standard Methods, 18th Edition, 4500 CI G
Comment: The gel standard used to verify the calibration curve daily has not been assigned a true value.
The Technical Assistance for Field Analysis of Total Residual Chlorine, Rev. 08/2008, requires that these
standards be verified initially and every 12 months thereafter, with the standard curve. The gel standards
were assigned a true value when the annual curve verification was performed on October 31, 2008. No
further response is necessary for this finding.
IV. PAPER TRAIL INVESTIGATION:
The paper trail consisted of comparing field testing records and contract lab reports to Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. Data were
reviewed for Cullasaja (NPDES permit # NC0067326) and Nantahala (NPDES permit # NC0067318) for
March and April, 2008. No transcription errors were detected. The facility appears to be doing a good
job of accurately transcribing data.
Comment: Results for pH were reported to two decimal places on the DMR. Standard Methods, 18th
Edition, 4500 H+ B. (4) (6) requires pH values to be reported to the nearest 0.1 pH unit. Staff indicated
that all pH values are reported to one decimal place on the DMR Wan e-mail received on December
18, 2008. No further response is necessary for this finding.
Comment: Values less than the established reporting limit were reported for Total Residual Chlorine.
The Technical Assistance for Field Analysis of Total.Residual Chlorine states "the concentrations of the
calibration standards must bracket the concentrations of the samples analyzed. One of the standards
must have a concentration equal to or below the lower reporting concentration for Total Residual
Chlorine." For example, the curve verification received on November 3, 2008 would have a reporting
limit of 15 erg/L, because that is the lowest verified point of the curve. Any values obtained below 15
,ug/L would be reported as < 15 pg/L on the DMR. Also, any results above 304 Ng/L, must be diluted to
fall within the range of 15 - 304 Ng/L and reanalyzed. Staff indicated that values below the established
reporting limit would no longer be reported in an e-mail received on December 18, 2008. No further
response is necessary for this finding.
V. CONCLUSIONS:
All findings noted during the inspection were adequately addressed prior to the completion of this
report. The inspector would like to thank the staff for its assistance during the inspection and data review
process, as well as responding to all findings so promptly. No response is required.
Report prepared by: Jason Smith Date: December 1, 2008
Report reviewed by: Tonja Springer Date: December 15, 2008

Re: Cullasaja School WWTP: NC0067326, M �n County
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Subject: Re: Cullasaja School WWTP: NC0067326, Macon County
From: Janet Cantwell <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:17:36 -0500
To: Charles Weaver <[e-mail]>
Hi Charles ---Thanks for the information; I had not found it on BIMS either but thought
I'd better ask you first. Now I know it's CG&L.
Again, thanks---Janet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Charles Weaver wrote:
Janet Cantwell wrote:
Hi Charles ---Since you wrote the last permit dated 10/31/07, have you had an Authorization
to Construct for 0.0003 GPD ?
No - all the AtC requests are handled by Construction Grants & Loans. CG&L sends us copies.
I don't have one in the file so I'm assuming they do not have one to expand from 0.002 to
0.003.
If they have one, it's not in BIMS. There's no AtC for expansion in our files.
IBIMS has them exceeding the 0.002 GPD. This is why I'm asking.
Could you tell me if they have expanded to 0.003 GPD?
Their permit requires an AtC before they can expand. Either they didn't get one, or they're having
other flow problems at Cullasaja School.
CHW
Janet Cantwell - [e-mail]
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North Carolina Dept of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Link to the NC Division of Water Quality:
http://www.ncwaterquality.org/
Link to NPDES Programs & Compliance Info: (DMRs, Annual Report, Etc.):
http://h2o_enr state_nc us/NPDES/
Link to Technical Assistance & Compliance Unit, WW Operator'Regs, Etc.:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tacu/index.html
Link to Collection Systems (PERCS Unit)
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Re: Cullasaja School WWTP: NC0067f 26, Ma County
http://www.ncwatercf alitv.orct/peres/Collect''ion%20Svstems/CollectionSvstemsHome.html
Link to NC Surface Eaters & Wetlands Standards ("Redbook"):
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/rules/codes statutes.htm
Link to NC Stream C'assifications:
http //h2o...... enr stat�.nc.us./biros/reports/reportsWB html
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Link to Water Supply Watershed Info:
http://h2o.enr.stat�.nc.us/wswp/index.html
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Link to booklet "Gu'delines for Riparian Buffer Restoration"
http://www.nceep.ne /services/quidancedoc.htm
Link to Stormwater, General Permits, & Runoff Pollution:
http://h2o.enr.stat�.nc.us/Stormwatei�.html
http://h2o.enr.stat.nc.us/su/Fo.rms Documenbs.h.tm#stormwaterGP
Janet Cantwell <Janet.Cantwell a,ncmail.net>
NC DENR - Asheville egional Office
Division of Water Qual'lity-Surface Water Protection
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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:
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Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO067326
Cullasaja 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 no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on
September 12, 2007.
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 [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
Coil H. Sullins
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office%S_� urface Water Protection's
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarohna
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Permit NCO067326
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations
promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Macon County Board of Education
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Cullasaja School V,1WTP
145 River Road, east of Franklin
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as the Cullasaja River in subbasin 04-04-01 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.
I
This permit shall become effective December 1, 2007.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2012.
Signed this day October 31, 2007.
i � oleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO067326
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVED SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this
permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive
authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions included herein.
The Macon County Board of Education is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.002 MGD extended -aeration wastewater, treatment
facility with the following components:
♦ Aero-Flo Aerobic Digestion treatment system
♦ Sand filter
♦ Chlorine chamber
♦ Polishing tank
The facility is located at the Cullasaja School WWTP, east of Franklin off River Road in
Macon County.
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct permit from the Division, construct
wastewater treatment facilities not to exceed 0.003 MGD design flow.
3. After submitting an Engineer's Certification, discharge from said treatment works at the
location specified on the attached map into the Cullasaja River, a class B-Trout stream in
subbasin 04-04-01 of the Little Tennessee River Basin.

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HARD SURFACE ® IMPROVED SURFACE
SECONDARY HIGHWAY 0 7000 FEET
HARD SURFACE ® UNIMiPROVED ROAD
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Latitude 35°09'40" Longitude 83118'53"
Map # G5NE Sub -basin 4-04-01 CONTOUR INTERVAL 40 FEET
Stream Class B-Trout QUAD LOCATION
Discharge Class 03 Macon County Schools
Receiving Stream Cuilasaia River NC0067326
Macon County
Cullasaja School

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6 Permit NCO067326
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 x�
LIMITS,
<
x MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
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Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample Type
r ;Sample Location M r
Average _ :
6- :Maximum
Frequency°
Flow
0.002 MGD
Weekly
Instanta�s-
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.D-mg//L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45:0-rig/L
=2/fNonth
Grab
Effluent
�iC
NH3 as N
/
nthly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
200/ 100 mL
400/100 mL
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
17 Ng/L
2/Week
Grab
\Effluent
Tem erature' °C
Weekly
Grab
Eff[Uent,
N-----
> 6.0 and < 9.0
standard units
2/Month
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.0 on expansion to 0 003 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Pern ttee is authorized
to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
��Pw
; LIMITS
MONITOaING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly h
'Avers e ,
9_
,Daily :
imum
Max ,, '
' ,MFreeasurement
}.q uenc "
q.
Sa►1�ple Type
s '.Sample Location
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
17 Ng/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature °C
Weekl
Grab
Effluent
H
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
2/Month
Grab
-Effluent
There.shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina D,:partment of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE INATER PROTECTION L
May 11, 2007?
CERTIFIED MAIL.
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7006 2150 0005 2459 6141
Mr. Terry Bell
Macon County Schools
P.O. Box 1029
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2007-LV-0256
Permit No. NCO067326
Cullasaja School WWTP
Macon County
Dear Mr. Belll:
A review of Cullasaja School's monitoring report for February 2007 showed the following
violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported
Limit Type
Value
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C)
02/20/07
45 mg/I
54 mg/I
Daily
Maximum
Exceeded
Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
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RogerC. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
e . 1� AMUM U,5 F14Ie
WQ Central Files
Bob Guerra / Enforcement Files
Bobby D. Wilson / ORC
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 8281296-4500 (Telephone) 828/299-7043(Fax) Customer Service 877-623-6748
NorthCarolina
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Macon County Schools
P.O. Box 1029
T ranklin, NC 287/1
April 25, 2007
Ms. Carolyn Bryant
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO067326
Cullasaja School Macon County
Dear Ms. Bryant:
ail APR 3 0 2007 '
DER _ OUTALI r
POI
s(l'IJRGC E;i:''.i.L�i
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The following are dates and number of loads for the removal of solids (sludge) from our facility:
• September 19, 2004
1 load
• February 25, 2005
1 load
• March 26, 2005
1 load
• June 10, 2005
1 load
• October 21, 2005
1 load _
• February 9, 2006
1 load
• May 25, 2006
1 load
• July 16, 2006
1 load
• September 27, 2006
1 load
• October 23, 2006
1 load
• February 21, 2007
1 load
They are removed by: B & B Concrete Products Inc
1687 Georgia Road
Franklin, NC 28734
[phone]
WATER QUALITY SECTION
3HEVILLE REGIONAL OFFIC
If you need additional information concerning renewal, please contact me at [phone],
extension 342.
Sincer ly,
Terry Bell
Director of Auxiliary Services
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Phone [phone] FAX [phone] • [phone]
an equal opportunitylgffirmattve action employer

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
November 29, 2006 w`^I L Etr'f-0:h1
Mr. Gary Brown
Macon County Schools
P.O. Box 1029
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Macon County Schools
Cullasaja School WWTP
Status: Compliant
Permit No: NCO067326
Macon County
Dear Mr. Brown:
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 # NC0067326.
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,
net Cantwell
Environmental Technician
Enclosure
Ashevilleu'Files; w/'-attachment
WQ Central Files, w/ attachment
Bobby D. Wilson/ORC, w/ attachment
N!!hCarotina
Natinvily
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
/� Washington, D.C. 20460
EPAEP
A
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 1 51 31 N00067326 1 11 121 06/11/14 117 1811 C1 191 s1 20I II
Remarks
2111111111111111111111111111111IIIII11111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA —------ ----Reserved-----------
671 169 701 1 711 1 721 NJ 73I I_j 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 1180
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)
Cullasaja School
01:32 PM 06/11/14
06/07/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
145 River Rd
Franklin NC 28744
02:02 PM 06/11/14
07/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lTitles(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
Gary Brown,PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 28734//828-524-3314/828524593Contacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports ® Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Nam and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jan t Cantwell - ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
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1;
ure of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
(fun ZE� // ;3 0
EPA Ford 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
31 NCO067326 I11
yr/mo/day
12I 06/11/14 I17
Ins0ection Type
181C�
(cont.) 1
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 evaluation inspection was conducted on April 6, 2006, by James R. 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 = 0.55 mg/I
Temperature = 15 degrees Celcius
pH = 7.3 units
The effluent data on the day of the inspection:
Temperature = 12 degrees Celcius
pH = 7.5 units
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. The operator is doing a fine job of operating this facility.
Some of the grates are badly rusted and need replacement due to safety concerns.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO067326 Owner - Facility: Cullasaja 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?
❑
❑
®
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
®❑
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Operations 8s 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:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
❑
❑
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
n
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n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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❑
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■
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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■
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?
■
1100
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
■
❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
n
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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❑
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
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n.
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Permit: NCO067326 Owner - Facility: Cullasaja School
Inspection Date: 11/14/2006 In Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping _
Yes
No
NA
NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ,
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
❑
❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
n
n
n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■
n
n
n
Is the unit in good condition?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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❑
■
fl
Are the diffusers operational?
■
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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?
■
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fl
Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
❑
■
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fl
Comment:
The DO was measured at 0.55 mg/L at the time of inspection. The range should be
between 1.0 and 3.0 mg/L.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
n
n
■
n
Are weirs level?
®
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
®
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Permit: NC0067326
Inspection Date: 11/14/2006
Owner - Facility: Cullasaja School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
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
(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:
Yes No NA NE
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
January 25, 2006
Mr. Terry Bell
Chief Operations Officer
Macon County Schools
P.O. Box 1029
Franklin, North Carolina 28744
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
I II
JA N 2 7 2006
Subject: Speculative Effluent Limits
NCO067326 W - xllasajjEl fernentaiy S, ooti 1
NCO067318 - Nantahala Elementary School
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
Ern ineerin 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
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 now 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 /. NPDES Unit Phone: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748 .

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 [phone] ext. 512.
Respectfully,
Susan A. Wilson, Supervisor
NPDES Western Program
cc: VAr hevalle Region cl Dffice/Sur�faee""" V4Tater_Protectiori
Dr. Rodney Shotwell/Macon County Schools
Bob Deweese/ Department of Public Instruction
NPDES Permit Files/NC0067326; NCO067318

NANTAHALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NC0067318
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 outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
— snecifierl-helcaW: - -. ---.
Flow
0.003 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
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.
0

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 outfall 001. 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 (202C)
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.

HO POINT SOURCE
Jai uary 24, 12006
Fax:[phone] Feb 23 2006 13:27 P.02
l•�
Mr _ Allez7 Klimek, P.E. , Director
ATCDEI,7R
DivisInn of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, VC 27899-161'7
BUBJH 1 CT: Request for NPDES Permit Modifications
increase in Monthly Fverage Ploy,
I I Fati E'� �rI� a_ �:i SOWr It'1�7_" .i
Nantahala Elementary Schoal (1,TC0a67318)
Macon County Schools
Dear Mr_ Barnette:
We are requesting flow increases at the subject Cullas�j a
and Nantahala Elementary Scriools from 0_ U1�2 to D UQ '_,—
respec-tiveiy_ Enclose.dplease find the completed
applications and a check. for. 1�430.-
X have attached Engineerixig Fvalua•tiores of each solAool's
wastEiwater treatment capabilities and the required
Analyses A) that were prepar
Engineering Alternaental ked.
tive Anal('U'
PT
by her. Sub DeWeese, EnvironmngThese with NC evaluations3
and
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our historical monthly monitoriiag data demonstrates that
each of these facilities can meet the
12raques Ld flaf ow that
increases and still maiDta;.n a high q Y
,gill meet the other parame-t-1 is rjaV-remerits contaizled ire
thy: permits. �dditiona�ly, the ERAFs support the existing
-treatment systems as the most economically feasible
alterzlat ive . -
If you have. any questions ar need additionali.nfrrmatiOn
Mr- Des�7eese at
regarding this request, please d ontact

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for your considerations in this permit m..odification_
Sincerely,
Dr, Rodney Shatwel1, Superintendent
Cc-/ Asheville Reglonal Office
I�Ir. David Curtis
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ENGINEERING ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
MACON COUNTY BOARD OF'EDUCATION

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ENGINEERING ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS (EAA.)
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Project identification,:
Cullasaja Elementary WWTP
Macon County
145 River Road
Franklin, NC 28734-8920
828-524-2744 FAX: [phone]
Bob W DeWeese, Environmental Engineex
N. C. DPI, Plant Operation Section
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, N. C. 27601
[phone]; FAX [phone]
B. Cullasaja Elementary School Operates
ender NPDES Permit No.'NC0067326 issued by the
Division of Water Quality.
The proposed projects would be for a. wastewater
system for 225 students, therefore:
225 students x 12 GPC = 2,700 GPD
Note: The addition of flow conservation devices
should reduce the daily flow by -2Dro (max.).
2,700 GPD m 0.80 = ^;2,160 GPD'
C. Existing facilities:
See attached `■Wa.stmwater Treatment Capacity
Evaluatlon" of January 2006_
D. Construction will not be phased,
No construction is requested.
ase sc.ed.ule is not applicable.
II. EVALUATE DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES
A. connecting to POTW by F/M.
1. --3 rRi-les (-15, 600' ) of 3" PVC F/M .$234, D00
2. Cullasaja River Crossing (-1901) 57,000
3. Two small creek crossings (---120' ) 36,000
4. US 441 boring (,-34.0' ) 34,000

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5. Pump Station (dual pumps) Z30 000
6. Clean -out at 1,000` intervals 8,000
7. Connection Fees 2,500
8. Engineering Fees GRAT.IS
3. Contingency (10) 40,000
TOTAL $441,500'
Annual operating cast $ 6,000
C;onnectiizg by Gravity Sewer is economically
unfeasible. Propose using DOT ROW on US 64.
B. Connecting to private treatment works NIT,
C _ Individual- subsurface system N/A
Local Health Department evaluations of soil conditions
at the school and the local area de=oastrate the soils
to be unsuitable.
D. Community Subsurface 1V/A
E. Drip Irrigation (surface and subsurface) N/A
Local Health Department Report is attached. detailing
sail conditions at the school and the local area.
F_ Spray Irrigation NI
(See E above)
G_ Reuse N/A
(See E above)
H. Ex. surface water discharge to Callasaja River:
Modifications are not necessary to increase
treatment capacity to 0.0030MGD at existing
permitted effluent limitations.
Annual Operating costs $15,55

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ENGINEERING EVALUATION
TREATMENT CAPABILITY
CULLASAJA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WWTF

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WASTLVATER TPMATMOTT CAPACITY EVALVA.TION
CUIMASAu-A BLEZ- 'ARY SCHOOL
MACON COUNTY
January 11, 2006
I. System Components
A. Flow Equalizatioz7'and duplex pumps (2,000 Gal)
B. Aero-Flow Package Unit, SO-200 (2,000 GPD)
C_ Recirculating Sand Filter 580 SF
D. Tablet Chlorination/Contact'Tank (1,200 Gal)
11. Treatmem t Capacity
Usually a recirculating sand filter treatment system
is preceded by an anaerobic system (septic tank) that
,reduces the organic loads by approximately fifty per
cent. However the use of sand falters after an
aerobic system, either as "polishing" or as a separate
secondary treatment unit,' is a preferred option since
aerobic conditions are maintaizied continuously
throughout the sand filter. In addition organic loads
are reduced by seventy-five to ninety-five per cent in
these systems -
since this is a complex treatment system iavolving
dual secondary treatment units, I have chosen to
evaluate the recirculating sand filter as the primary
system and the flow equalization/package unit as
preliminary treatment.
A. Sand Filter
1. size_
22'2" u 26'2" _ --5B0 SF (Sand replaced 2002)
2. Loading Rates (Tertiary Treatment).
a_ Rydraulic Loading 5-6 gpd/sf
580sf x 5gpd/sf ~.2,900gpd
550sf x 5gpd/sf =-3,480gpd
Permitted Flow = 3f0oogpd
b. Organic Loading -0.0D5 lbs/d/sf
58Dsf x 0.005lbs/d/Sf = 2.9lbs/d/sf

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Assuming 50/50,BODjTSR, mg/l in effluent;
worst case conditions,
Lbs/day � 0.00214GD :K 50mg/l 7. 8.34= 0.03
THEREFORE, HYI)RAULIc LoADiNG RATE CONTROL$.
Since these loading rates are conservative and we
have demonstrated the treatment capabill.t of this facility
over t �P years, a try o ci
.s
sustainable. phis loading rate would.be 5.2 GPD/Sr• and is
very cox�sersrative considering the organic concentration is
so low and that the pzeliminarx treatment units efficiency
15 maximized by flow equalization.
'S_ Chlorine Contact
1. Size 1.,200 gal.
2. Detention Time (avg. )
1.,200gal/2,000gpd. x 24hrs. = 14.4 hours
and
1,200gal/3,0009pd r> 24hrs. = 9.6 hours, OR
3. Detention Time (dynamic)
500 gallo'n dose QVer a one hour period.
1,200gs1/500gph = 2.4 hours, OK
Therefore, they 0.5 hour contact time is
satisfied,.
It is my professional opinion rased'on these calaulatxons
and the historical performance data of this treatment
(' system that treatlog 3, 00Dgpd Is sustainable at this seta
if it is operated and maintained 'properly_
prepdxed by; Bob W. DeWeese�
January 11, 2006

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NPpES APPLICATION - FORM D.
For privately owned treatment systems treating 1001/6 domestl6liiasts�vaEes"s :QrM �A.._.. ��. :•
Mail the CO3rnplete application to: ' i-v_:, - _..._.._.._. ---.. _
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural.Resburaes
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Ua3t`�---
1617 Nail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27"9-3:617
F E 1
NPDM Permit OPP067326
�f you are mmpjohng this form in computer use the TAB key yr the up - djawn ariujus to vnor�e from one
field to the n_�tr. To check the boxes, click -your rnause on top of the box 'Dtlieft p��as� priti� or-ti--
1. Contact Inforumt3on:
0,%mer. Name Macon County Board of Eduoatiou
Cullaaaja Flenoentary School
12.02 Ol+3, Murphy Raad
FranI in
Facility Name
MaiHng Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number,
e-mail Address
NC 28734
[phone]
[phone]
:2. Location of facility producing discharge;
Check here if same address as abMTe ❑
Street Address or State Road 145 Fiver Road
City Franklin _
State / Zip Code
count"
NC 28734
Macon
3. Operator h0ormation:
llrmne of the fvm, public organization or other entity that operates the j4vi4ty. (Note tlurt this is not
referring to the Operaor in Resporaible ChaTe or ORC)
Name , Dr. Rodney,Shotwell, Superivateudent
Mailing Address 1202 Old Muzpby Road
City la rsnkhn
State f Zip Code NC 28734
Telephone Nviouber (828)5242744
Fax Number [phone]
1 oM Fz)miZ 41E

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NPDES l PPLICATIO39 - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters c1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Ge"amt-im Was (check all that appryf
Industrial
❑
Commercial
❑
Residential
❑
School
Other
❑
Nuz¢,ber of Employees
Plumber of Employees
Number of Horses
Number of Scents jSta$
Explaixz:
225
Describe the 5ource(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping c-mters,
restaurants, etr,.):
School with caSeteria..
Population served: -250
5. 115W of Collection system
® Separate (saTnibiry sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
outran identifxeation numbers) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes No
7, name of receiving stMam(s) 03mvide a map shoiuing the exact lamdon of each outrallj
GuIlasaja River .
S_ Frequency of Discharge: ❑ CoQEimnons ® Iutermitteut
if zatermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs - Duration: gHss,
9. Describe the treatment sYstenm
List aIL insfa7�ed comporlersfa, lrxcluding capacities, provide design re7nvvat, far �Li(]D, ?'SS, rat►'ogren and
phosphorus. £f the space pTovideci is not sufficient, attach the rlescrr�iian of the 2rectirrtent system in a
separate sheet o f'paper
Aero-Mow Paakage Unit--SO-200
2,000 Gal. Flow l;9. with duplex PIS
.Recirculating Sand Filter 580 SF
T$hlet Chlorinator
90+% Removal of BODS and TER
2 04 Form-Q 4105

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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 1009Yo domoatic vmstewaters <1.0 mGD
10- Flog Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.002 MGD
Annual Average daily stow 0.00 + 2k _MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow -0.00 -i- 30 11 VID (for the previous 3 years)
11. is this facility located on Indian country?
© Yes
3.2. Effluent Data.
Pmvide data f or the parameters listed- Fecal Cbliform, Temperat>ae and pH sha7i be grab samples, fox- aIt other
parameter's 24-hour composite sarr3plfttg' shalt be used. If mom than one analysis is mported, report ded7 f maximwn
and mor&iy average• ifonly one air dysis is reported, report as daily mvxsmur-
Parameter
Daily
maximum
Ettontlzly
.A,4em a
units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygcn )Demand (BODs)
15.4
1l ,1
pWL
Fecal Coliforma
4-11
3.6
# QObtiG
Total Suspended Solids
9.2
6-7
MG
Temperatvze (Summer)
18.6
e1 i
Temperature (Winter)
Z$.6
r .
PH
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13. List all permits. Construction approvals and/or applications:
Type. Permit Number Type
He -dous Waste (RGRM NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA.) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDF.S NC00677326 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Qthex
11ioil-attainrrient PrOgra3n (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Permit NvmLer
I certify that I eim familiar with the information contained is the application A3M4 that to the
'best of Buy knowledge and belief such information i$ true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Km= of Person Sig in . Title
3 dF 4 Form-D 4105

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XPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
Vor psavately owned treatment systems) treating 1001/6 domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGID
Signature of Applicant
Date
Norfih Carolina General Statute 145-215.6 (b)[2) states: Any person who knowingly snakes any false statement
representation, or certificatiaxx in any application, record, repor4 plan, or other docaxmtmt files Qr required to be
maintained under Article 21 or regulatiors of the Enviror=esatel Management Commission implementing that
ArfrGle, or who fajsWes, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or rrranitox*ig device or method
t'equired to be operaued or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental W=agement
Commiaaxon implementing that ArUcIe, shall be guilty .of a misdelR7.—=r punishable by a fnae not to exceed
$25,000, or by imprisonment not to ejjceod atK months, or by both_ (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a
putiishmeut by a mine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more tbwx 5 years, or both, for a gltxa,ilar
offetsse_}
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Mfacon-C6untu Schools
P.O. Box 1029
Franklin, NC 28744
October 25, 2005
Susan Wilson
N.C. Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Dear Ms. Wilson:
I have enclosed the correspondence dated August 17, 2003 in regard to our request for
NPDES permit modifications as you requested in our telephone conversation. Please
review and let me know what can be done.
Sincerely,
Terry el
Chief Operations Officer
e-email terrv.bellaincsk-12.orgy
telephone [phone] ext.342
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1 ' ~ WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Phone [phone] FAX [phone] • [phone]
an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

,P!i.ANT OPERATION 807 3545 08l20 ' 03 35 NO.439 02YZ6= !
August 17, 2003
Mr. Kevin. Barnette
N. C. Division of Water Quality
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, N. C. 28801
.SUBJECT': Request for NPDES Permit Modifications
Increase in Monthly Average Flow
Cullasaja Elementary School (N00067326)
Taantahala Elementary School (NC0067318)
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.
I have attached evaluations of each school's wastewater
treatment capabilities that were prepared. by Mr_.. Bob
DeWeese, Environmental Engineer, with NC DPI Plant
Operation Section in Raleigh. These evaluations and, our
historical monthly monitoring data demonstrates that each
of these facilities can meet the requested. flow increases
and still. maintain a high quality effluent that will merst
the other_ parametric requirements conta,in.ed in. the permits.
If you have any questions or need additional information
regarding this request, please contact Mr. DeWeese at
(9198.07-3546 or 807-3545 FAY.. Thank you in advance for
your Considerations in. this permit modification.
Sincerely,
Dr. Rodnev Shotwell, Superintendent
Cc: Mr. David Curtis
Mr. Bob DeWeese

PLANT OPERATION07 3545 08120 ' 03 If N0.439
WASTEWATER TREATMENT CAPACITY EVALUATION
CULLASAJ'A ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MACON COUNTY
I8August2003
I. System Components
A. Flow Equalization and duplex pumps (2,000 Gal)
B. Aero-Flow Package Unit, SO-200 (2,000 GPD)
C. Recirculating Sand Filter_ 580 SF
D.. Tablet Chlorination/Contact Tank (1,200 Gal)
II. Treatment Capacity
Usually a. recirculating sand filter treatment system
is preceded, by an anaerobic system (septic -tank) 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. in 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, T. have chosen to
evaluate the recirculating sand filter as the primary
system and the flow equalization/package unit as
preliminary treatment.
A. Sand Filter_
1. Size.
22'2" x 26'2" = -580 SF (Sand replaced 2002)
2. Loading Rates (Tertiary Treatment)
a. Hydraulic Loading 5-6 gpd/sf
580sf x 5gpd/sf = 2,900gpd
580sf. x 69pd/sf = 3,480gpd
Permitted Flow = 3,000gpd
b. Org?ni.c Loading -0.005 lbs/d/sf
560sf x 0.005lbs/d./sf = 2.9lbs/d,/sf.

PLANT OPERATION 9 807 3545 08/20 '0 :35 NO.439 104:M -
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Assuming 50/50, DOD/TSR, mg/1 in effluent; I
— - worst -case conditions,
Lbs/da.y = 0.002MGD x 50mg/1 r 8•.34= 0.83
THEREFORE:, HYDRAULIC LOADING RATE CONTROLS.
Since these loading rats a -re 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 orga,n.ic concentration is
so low and that the preliminary treatment unit' s efficiency !
is maximized, by flow equalization.
3. Chlorine Contact
1. Size
1,200 gal.
2. Detention. Time (avg.)
1,200gal/2,000gpd x 24hrs. = 14.4. hours
.and
1,200gal/3,000gpd x 241irs. = 9.6 hours, OK
3. Detention. Time (dynamic)
500 gallon dose over a one hour period.
1,200gal/500gph = 2.4 hours, OK
i
Therefore, the 0.5 hour contact time is
satisfied.
It is my professional opinion based on these calculations
and the historical performance data of this treatment
system that treating 3,000gpd is -sustainable at this site
if it Is.operated and maintained properly.
Prepared. by: Bob W. DeWeese .�
August 20, 2003
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 3, 2016
Mr. James A. Vanderwoude
Country Bear LLC
145 River Road
Franklin, NC 28734
PAT MCCRORY
coven,or
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Seererm.r
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Direao,
Subject: Minor modification of NPDES Permit NCO067326
Whistle Stop WWTP
Macon County
Dear Mr. Vanderwoude:
The Division has received and reviewed your request to modify the former Cullasaja School from
kitchen and school use into retail and RV site use. The Division does not object to your request since no
plumbing will be added to the additional retail space; and, flow estimates for 5 retail stores and 16 RV sites
are within the current permit flow limit. This modification 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). Insert the
attached pages into your permit and discard the old pages.
This modified permit includes the following changes from your current permit:
➢ The name and ownership for the permitted facility has been updated
D An updated outfall map has been included
➢ Section A. (2) has been added to require electronic submission of effluent data. Federal
regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs), effective
December 21, 2016.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this modification 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.
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 any other Federal, State, or Local governmental
regulation. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Jennifer Busam at (919) 807-
6393 or via e-mail [e-mail]].
6/4 Since ely,
G
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S. Jay Zimmerman P.CY, llireccr
Division of Water Resources
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
NPDES Unit
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
919 807 6300 919-807-6389 FAX
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Permit NC0067326
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended,
Country Bear LLC
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Whistle Stop WWTP
145 River Road
Franklin
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as the Cullasaja River in subbasin 04-04-01 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 June 3, 2016.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2017.
Signed this day June 3, 2016.
ay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
ivision of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NCO067326
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.
Country Bear LLC
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.003 MGD extended -aeration wastewater
treatment facility with the following components:
■ 2000-gallon primary clarifier tank
■ 2000-gallon Aero-Flo aerobic digestion system
■ 580-ft2 sand filter
■ 1200-gallon chlorine chamber
■ 600-gallon polishing tank
The facility is located at the Whistle Stop WWTP (145 River Road), east of
Franklin in Macon county.
2. Discharge from said treatment works via Outfall 001, at the location specified
on the attached map into the Cullasaja River [2-21-(5.5)] currently classified B-
Trout waters in subbasin 04-04-01 [HUC: 06010202021 of the Little Tennessee
River Basin.
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Permit NCO067326
Part I
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 15A NCAC 02B.0500 et seq.]
Beginning with the permit effective date and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge treated domestic wastewater from Outfall 001. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Parameter Code
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow 50050
0.003 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5-day, (20°C) C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
31616
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 2 50060
17 Ng/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C) 00010
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N 00610
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
pH 00400
'— 6.0 and < 9.0 standard
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
units
Footnotes:
1. No later than December 21, 2016, the permittee shall begin submitting discharge
monitoring reports electronically using the NC DWR's eDMR application system
[see A. (2)].
2. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified
laboratory [including field -certified]. Effluent values < 50 µg/L will be treated as
zero for compliance purposes. (NOTE. If dechlorination equipment is required to
maintain compliance with the TRC limit, the Permittee must apply for and receive an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit from the Division for installation of
dechlorination equipment.)
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN
TRACE AMOUNTS.
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Permit NCO067326
A. (2) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF MONITORING REPORTS
[NCGS 143-215.1 (b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs) and program reports and specify that, if a state does not establish a system
to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit monitoring data and reports
electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The final NPDES
Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December 21, 2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections
within Part II of this permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting Requirements (Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.1 (all
Effective December 21, 2016, the permittee shall report discharge monitoring data
electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR)
internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for
each month and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows
permitted facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using
the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR application is compliant with
EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be
required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using
eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing,
and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or
due to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of
the households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES
electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may
be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by
the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address
above. See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
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Permit NC0067326
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the
month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last
day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the
following compliance monitoring data and reports, when applicable:
• Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
• Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
• Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports.
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to
Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below).
2. Electronic Submissions
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial
recipient at the time of each electronic submission. The permittee should use the
EPA's website resources to identify the initial recipient for the electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities
means the entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES
program) that is the designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40
CFR 127.2(b)].
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic
reporting tool for each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions
on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as
well. Information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule is found at:
http: / /www2.epa.gov / compliance / final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-
system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting
Requirements" section above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Renortin¢
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To
obtain an electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic
reporting waiver request to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting
waivers must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least
sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to
begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver
shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data
and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re-
applies for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the
Division. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only
permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data
and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved reporting waiver
request is effective.
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Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver
are found on the following web page:
htty://deg.nc.gov/about/`divisions/water-resources/edmr
4. Signatory Requirements (Supplements Section B. (11.1 Ib) and Supersedes
Section B. (11.1 (dil
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person
described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that
person as described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must
be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an
eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more
information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an
eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR
system shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER
STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
7 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 forgathering 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. "
5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. MAI
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including
eDMR submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at
least 3 years from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of
the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41].
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NPDES Permit NCO067326
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Stream Segment: 2-21-(5.5) Stream Class: B-Trout
River Basin: Little Tennessee Sub -Basin #: 04-04-01
County: Macon HUC: 0601020202
Receiving Stream: Cullasaja River
SCALE
1:24,000
Facility Location
scale not shown
35.1611110,-83.3147220
USGS Quad: Corbin Knob

United stake Envimnmental Prateolion Agency
Form Approved.
EPA VVichngtan, D.0 20460
OMB No 204m0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/ma/dW Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 („ t 2 15 1 3 I NCO087326 11 12 16ro5/23 17
18 L o 19 (s I 20 Lj
211IIIII IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIII I IIIIII
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Inspection
Work Days Facility SelfMonitoringEvaluation Rating Bi D,A�
---------------- Reserved --- — ----- —
67
701 I 71 72 L j
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731 l I 174 751
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80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to Pi alsoinGude
Entry TVne/Date
Perm it Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Numbed
10:30AM 16105123
12I12I01
Dopers. School
145 River Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Data
Franklin NO 28744
11.15AM 16/05/23
17/11/30
Names) of Onsite Representative(s)/rltlashn/Phone and Fax Numbers)
Other Facility Data
///
James A Vindetwcude//828-399-0068/
Name, Address of Responsible OffciallTitlalPbone and Fax Number
Gary Bromi Box 1029 Franklin NO 267341029//625-524-3314/8285245938 Contacted
Yea
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Other
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach addigonal sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names) and Signatures) of lnapector(s) Agency/Oifice/Phone and Fax Numbers
Data
Beverly ends Division of Waterpualry/1828-296-45001
O9
Signature of n 9ement0 A Reviewer Agency/OfficalPhone and Fax Numbers
Date
EPA OF rm 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPOES yr/moltlay Inspection Type Cont
NC0067326 11 12 16/05/23 17 18 IpI
Section C: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the ARO. Mr. James VanderWoude assisted during
the inspection.
The facility was formerly owned by the Macon County Board of Education. All kitchen facilities serving
the former Cullasaja School have been removed. As part of the renovation to retail space,
approximately 2/3 of the toilets were removed; they have the same number of bathrooms just fewer
stalls.
Currently the facility serves as retail space for Whistle Stop Antiques. Mr. Vanderwoude plans to add
approximately 200 sq. ft. of extra retail space to one end of the building. There will be no plumbing
added with this addition. Sixteen (16) RV units are proposed to be added to an area that was formerly
used as ballfelds for the school.
The wastewater treatment plant is old but appears to be adequately treating the current Flow. A BIMS
violation summary (back to March 2014) shows only monitoring frequency violations. The sand filter
appeared to be maintained. Tablets were observed in the chlorination and dechlorination tubes. There
was no discharge at the time of inspection. There is no Flow meter at this facility. Flow is estimated
due to low volume. The path to the outfall needs to be maintained.
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