NC0025836_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 12/29/2020

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Facility information
NPDES permit #:
Facility name:
WWTP class:
WWTP type:
Annual Average Flow:
Maximum Daily Flow:
NC0025836
Madison County
Town of Hot Springs WWTP
0.080 MGD circular extended aeration package
plant consisting of: manual bar rack;
(communitor — out of service); aeration basin
with dual 15 HP motors & blowers providing
diffused air; 1Oft diameter circular clarifier with
surface skimmer and drive unit; (no aerobic
digestor); 12.5% sodium hypochlorite (Captor®)
liquid feed drip chlorination; (no chlorine contact
chamber); 30% calcium thiosulfate liquid feed
drip feed chlorination; (chemical tanks are
enclosed in a covered storage area); v-notch
weir; ISCO 3230 bubbler flow measuring &
totalizing equipment; and ISCO 1580 (flow
proportional) composite sampler.
0.05 MGD (3 year average - 2007-2010)
0.125 MGD (during the past 3 years)
Demonstration of Future: DWQ letter sent in June 2002, indicating flows
were 81.16% of current treatment capacity (0.0649
MGD). . `\-
A to C: Authorization to Construct was issued in 1986.
Collection System: WQCS0086
Consists of 4-inch force main and 4-,6-, & 8-inch
gravity sewer lines serving a population of 640.
There are 4 pump stations with signs and
emergency contact number (Scott Ricker's cell
phone). Three p/s are duplex and one is simplex.

1. Silver Mine Road PIS has two 2 HP Myers
submersible grinder pumps. The p/s is located
in the flood plain. The control panel is located
20 ft above ground level and ,is accessed by a
ladder. This p/s is about 2 years old and has
telemetry with an autodialer that calls the
Police Department.
2. Red Bridge PIS, located on North Andrews
Street, has a new (March 2011) simplex 7 HP
Zoeller Pump Company submersible grinder
pump with dual high water alarms. The pump
is located in a new $6,000 steel structure. This
pump is checked 7 days per week.
3. South Spring Street PIS has two 5 HP Myers
submersible gri.nder pumps with dual high
water alarms. This p/s is about.2 years old
and has telemetry with an autodialer that calls
the Police Department. There is a new $38,000
100 KW Cummins Onan diesel generator with
auto transfer switch and 600 gallon fuel tank.
OA Gregory Inc. / Gregory Oil is the fuel
vendor. (481 Rollins Road;, Marshall, NC
28753-7271 - phone: [phone])
4. Cat Hole PIS, located on North Spring Street,
has two 2 HP Fisherpump submersible grinder
pumps with dual high water alarms. This p/s
is about 2 years old and has telemetry with an
autodialer that calls the Police Department.
Map of collection system by Butler & Associates
— Gary McGill — in 1981.
Map of collection system by Land Of Sky (most
recent).
Emergency Generators: There are three generators, which are tested
every 2 months and serviced once a year.

1. New $38,000 100 KW Cummins Onan diesel
generator with transfer switch permanently
located at S. Spring Street pump station
with 600 gallon fuel tank.
2. 15 KW Kubota diesel portable generator.
3. 60 KW Cummins Onan diesel portable
generator.
Flow Measurement: The ISCO 3230 bubbler flow measuring &
totalizing equipment was last calibrated on
4-27-2010 by J. Thurman Horne, P.E. The ISCO
1580 composite sampler & connection to the
flow meter were also tested. The sampler was
verified to pull an aliquot of sample every 1000
gallons. Both were ISCO's were working fine.
Improvements in 2010: The 8 air diffuser drops, from the air header, in
the aeration basin were repaired with 7 stainless
steel bands/covers to prevent air leaks. (One was
dropped during installation.)
Supplier: HD Supply Waterworks; 1129 Sweeten
Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803-1728
phone: [phone] -web: hdsupply.com
Sludge Management: Sludge is wasted 2-3 times per year by
commercial haulers (Able's & Mike's) and taken
to MSD's WWTP.
Sludge Wasting Dates: 3-23-11 Mikes' Septic Tank Service —1000 gallons
10-29-10 Able Septic Tank Service —1500 gallons
3-17-10 Able Septic Tank Service —1500 gallons
Solids Disposal: Bar screenings are dewatered, placed in plastic
buckets and carried to the Madison County
landfill.

WWTP location:
off River Drive
Responsible official: Sydney Harrison
Responsible "'s title: Mayor
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 218; Hot Springs, N.C. 28743
Physical Address:
Town of Hot Springs - Town Hall
186 Bridge Street; Hot Springs, NC 28743-0218
Phone numbers
828-622-7591
Town of Hot Springs Town Hall
Town Clerk - Nancy Thomas — full-time
Assistant Town Clerk - Clara Ramsey
828-622-7408
town fax (email: town ofhots pri n gs(cDverison. net)
828-
Sydney Harrison, mayor
828-593-7201
Randy Joseph — part-time (3 hours per week)
828-622-7550
" - h: 129 Frisbee Street; Hot Springs 28743
828-622- 9514 cell
" - (email: [e-mail])
828-622-3214
Madison Co. Sheriff's Department — in Marshall
828-206-3217 cell
Scott Ricker — full time - maintenance
828-622-7050 office
" - (email: sricker04(&-frontier.com)
Larry Ricker — part-time - Town employee
State of Franklin Services to Senior Citizens'
Program employees:
Roy Ricker — part-time
Claude Moore — part-time
George Rollins — part-time
'
Paul Sawyers — part-time'
Kenny Ramsey - Alderman
Harold Ammons - Alderman
Operator information
Certified ORC:
Randy A. Joseph Cert. # 15506 WW — II
Cert. # 26903 CS - I
Back-up ORC: .
Christopher M. Ladd Cert. # 10880 WW — I
Cert. # 13877 CS - III
Cert. # 985834 PC - I
Permit information
Date issued: 10-1-2010
Expiration date: 9-30-2015

Stream information
Stream:
French Broad River
River basin
French Broad River
Sub -basin:
04-03-04
Hydrologic Unit Code:
06010105
Quad:
Hot Springs, NC
Grid:
D 7 NE
Stream classification:
B
Drainage area sq mi:
1563
Instream Waste Conc.:
0.021 %
Average stream flow:
2612 cfs
Summer 7Q10 cfs:
598
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
733
30Q2 cfs:
1002
Other information
Directions: From Bridge Street (main street), turn right on
Meadow Lane to Lawson Street. Cross the RR
tracks, turn left on River Drive. There is a locked
security gate indicating: "Hot Springs Spa and
.Resort", that requires an access code (9111).
Once thru the gate, turn left and follow the road
to the end to the WWTP.
WWTP: Wastewater Treatment Plant brand
EIMCO Process Equipment Company
(EIMCO = Eastern Iron and Metal Corporation)
(Company was sold): Formerly located at:
669 West 200 South
P.O. Box 300; Salt Lake City, UT 84110-0300
Phone: [phone]
801-526-200
Fax: [phone]
801-526-2911
Contact:, Sandra Campbell
EIMCO Water Technologies is a leading supplier
of high-performance liquid -solid .and liquid -liquid
separation technologies for municipal
wastewater treatment. From screening primary

sedimentation to biological treatment to final
filtration, their equipment and systems are used
to remove solids, biodegradable organics,
dissolved minerals, and chemicals from
municipal wastewaters.
EIMCO Water Technologies LLC
2404 Rutland Drive; Austin, TX 78758
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: muniusa.na(a-glv.com
Chemical Supplier of:' 12.5% sodium hypochlorite (Captor®) liquid feed
drip chlorination
30% calcium thiosulfate liquid feed drip
dechlorination
Note: Use of two (free) tanks with purchase of
chemicals from:
American Development Corporation of
Tennessee, Inc.
Telephone: [phone] & [phone]
P.O. Box 620; Fayetteville, TN 37334
821 William D Jones Blvd;
Fayetteville, TN 37334-2760
www.adc-chem.com
Principal & customer contact:
Mr. Mike Wetherington, CEO
[phone]
Type of Business: Water Treatment Equipment,
Service & Supplies, Water Analysis
Products and Services - offers water and
wastewater treatment chemicals.
Pump Manufacturers: Fisher Industries, Inc. - Fisherpump
7227 Wright Road, Houston, Texas 77041
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Company founded: December, 1979

Pump Formulae & Conversions:
Power:
GPM/CMH:
Feet/Meters:
Pounds (lbs)/Kilogram (kgs):
Pressure (psi)/Head (feet):
BHP = GPM X TDH X SG
3960 X E
GPM = CMH x 4.4
CMH = GPM x 0.227
FEET = METERS x 3.281
METERS = FEET x 0.311
LBS=KGSx2.2
KGS = LBS x 0.455
PSI = FEET x 0.433 x SG
FEET = PSI x 2.31
SG
Pressure: PSI = KG/CM2 x 14.22
KG/CM2 = PSI x 0.07
PSI = BARS x 14.5
BARS = PSI x 0.69

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NCDENR is SEP - 7 2010 l m�
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natu al eso es
Division of Water Quality i' WATER QUALITY SECTION
SHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
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Beverly.Eaves Perdue '.Cofeen H. Sullins � ` ee Freeman
Governor<:
Director x Secretary
August 24, 2010
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Mr. Randy Joseph,
Town of Hot Springs.
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, N.C. 28743-0218
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO025836
Hot Springs WWTP
Madison .County
Dear Mr. Joseph:
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 issried 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 changes -from the draft permit sent to you on July 7, 2010.
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
requiredby 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].
Sincerely,
�Coleen H, Sullins ,
cc: Central Files
Ashevill_e_Regional' Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit ,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / hfp://pofal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper.
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Permit NCO025836.
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 l
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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
Town - of Hot Springs,
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Hot Springs WWTP
River Drive
Hot Springs
Madison County
to receiving waters designated as the French Broad River in subbasin 04-03-04 of the
French Broad' River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements,
and other conditions 'set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September, 30, 2015.
Signed this day August 24, 2010
Coleen H. Sullins, Director. '
lDivision of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit NCO025836
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge' are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore; the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under
the permitconditions, requirements, terms, 'arid pf&isions included herein.
The Town of Hot Springs is hereby. authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.080 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
.Aeration
♦ Clarifier
♦ Sludge return .
♦ Liquid chlorine disinfection
♦ Liquid. dechlorination
♦ . Flow ' measuring
♦ Totalizing equipment
The facility is located in Hot Springs off of River Drive at the Hot Springs WWTP
in Madison County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the French Broad River, classified B waters in hydrologic unit
06010105 of the French Broad River Basin.

Permit NCO025836.
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001..Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as 'specified below:
PARAMETER " `
° ' LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS ,. ' .
(PCS Code)
Monthly ,;.
Weekly.
Daily'
Measurement'
Sample ..
Sample Location
Average,
Average
Makimum
Frequency
Type
Flow
0.080 MGD-
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
50050.
BOD, 5-day (201C)i
30.0 mg/L -
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
00310
Total Suspended Solids'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
00530
NH3 as N
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
00610
Total'Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN), ,
A
Semi-,
Cpmposite
Effluent., . .
00600
annually
Total Phosphorus
Semi-
Composite
Effluent
00665
annual)
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
31616
Total Residual Chlorine2
17 µg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
50060
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
OOQ10
pH
Weekly
Grab-
Effluent
00400
Footnotes: \
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
2. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory [including
field -certified]. Effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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NCO025836 - Town of Hot Springs WWTP
Latitude: 35°53'45" Stream Class: B
Longitude:82°50'10" Subbasin:040304
Quad # D7NE Hydrologic Unit: 06010105
Receiving Stream: French Broad River
Facility
Location
Map, not to scale
Madison County

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall,
be representative of the wastewater, discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass.
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Dav
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
in 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
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totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ 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 measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Da4 Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow
this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered =1.
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Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream_, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limit),
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing_ Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
,Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe 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.
U set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. '
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the 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.
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b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or
any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402 (a) (3) or 402 (b) (8) of the
Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d) and 40
CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the
Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of
the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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 kno2vin,gly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1219
(g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
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of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41
6. Onshore or. Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this perinit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180' days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Siguaatory 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
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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]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b.. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (0].
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code. of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility 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 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility 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 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
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)]
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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.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. U sets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
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reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124) to prevent
the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of
alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified; before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality,/ Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North�Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall'approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or hM://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lab/cert.htm) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
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Personnel conducting testing of field -certified parameters must hold the appropriate field parameter
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 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including.
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit .
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter 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;
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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 (1)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute.a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
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3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without approval from the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
. provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected, to continue; and steps taken or planned to 'reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
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b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (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)].
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 thedumping 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.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making
any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in
NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The 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].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
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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 / DWQ / Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the planes treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall,, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 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
0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (b) (i) and (j)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use; or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTWs NPDES Permit or prevents sewage sludge use
or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC
2H.0903 (b) (13)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the POTWs NPDES permit, or of an instream water quality standard. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. This
definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they
convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in
section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a
treatment works. [15A NCAC 211.0903 (b) (27)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 2H.0903
(b) (34)]:
(a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding
sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or;
(b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of
the maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, or;
(c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or;
(d) is, regardless of Parts (a), (b), and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW, the Division, or
the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTWs operation or for violating any
pretreatment standard or requirement or POT%Vs receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTWs sludge
disposal options.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs�
All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the
operation of the POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the
treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.2]
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)]:
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1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, including pump and
hauled waste, 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 industries
using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water
quality standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow 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 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)]
b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow 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 may 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, nonbiodegradable 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;
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 WWTP, 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 WWTP.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the WWTP 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
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and times; and 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,
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 discharger sending its effluent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which
includes categorical standards and locally derived limits and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a
new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required
under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 2H.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 0) (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 2H.0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment
Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA,
40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 2H.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 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SILO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 (1), (2)]
2. Industrial Waste SurvU (IWS)
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required by 40 CFR
403.8 (f) (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 0) (1)], including identification of all industrial
users 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. The Permittee shall submit a summary of
its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS
submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph B, 2, c, of this Part.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data
to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific
pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part II,
Section D, and Section E.5.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) 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
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Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (Le., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5 (c) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the
prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's 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 2H.0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8 (0 (1) (iii); 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 2H.0906 (b) (6) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1 (a) (8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
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 2H .0908(d); 40 CFR 403.8(0(2)(v)]. The
Permittee must;
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -limited
pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from
July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled at least once per
calendar year; For the purposes of this paragraph, "organic compounds" means the types of
compounds listed in 40 CFR 136.3(a), Tables IC, ID, and IF, as amended.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or
in 15A NCAC 2H .0908. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(4) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(0(1)(v). and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2)]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERA
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All
enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division.
[15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; 40 CFR 4038(f (5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PART
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to
submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of
pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
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For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems Unit (PERCS)
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following.
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Industrial Users (IUs) in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms
approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSQ
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU)
and any monitoring data for other Industrial Users (IUs) in SNC. These analytical results must be
reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public
notice of IUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is
needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in Significant Non -Compliance
(SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment
requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four
months of the applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 2H .0903 b)(35) 0908(b)(5) and 0905 and 40
CFR 403.8(OQ(vii�]
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. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(a) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,
POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be
considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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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
April 19, 2010
RANDY JOSEPH
ORC
TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS
PO BOX 218
HOT SPRINGS NC 28743
- Subject: Receipt of permit renewal applic,
NPDES Permit NC002583.6
Hot Springs WWTP
Madison County
Dear Mr. Joseph:
The NPDES Unitacknowledges receipt of the permit renewal application for the above facility on April 19,
2010; however, on'initial review it was noted that'the required Sludge Management Plan was not included in the
paperwork submitted. Please submit to this unit a narrative description of your Sludge Management Plan.. Describe
how sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has .
no such plan. (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing.
For your convenience, we can accept a faxed copy at [phone] or you can mail it attention to me at
the mail service center address listed below. Upon receipt, a member, of the NPDES Unit will further review your,
application and will contact you if additional information is required.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal.of the subject permit, please contact Jeff Poupart at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle {,-:..- ..:r • _ . _ _
Point Source Branch ; !;:. E.
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A hevll Regional 0_/Surface Water Protection APR 2 Z 2010
NPDES Unit
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617-
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Phone: 91M07-6300'\ FAX: [phone].\ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
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NPDES APPLiLCATION FOR PERMIT. RENEWS FORM A
For -Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no- pretreatment program.
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Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department- of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit _
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC.27699-1617
NPDES Permit C00 -5 25
If you are completing this forme in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the.boxes, click your mouse on top of the box Otherwise, please.print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
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Facility Name f s I'm c) 1A k'27rl�
Mailing Address 0, 13L g-
City rt O VN _
State /'Zip Code Y
Telephone Number.
Fax Number ( g) 622) — 7 4(©6
e-mail Address
2.. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road v ter
City
State / Zip Code -
County -
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public -organization or other entity' that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
-referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name v
Mailing Address )f yl
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City _ � -
State / Zip -Code. A
Telephone Number (S?W) 4;-q - '7 9 n ) [� E _:r r .s ?? � 5i Y14
Fax Number 19;4) 6 -21 — % L110 x
4. Population served: 6 ,y®
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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 D h f
Outfall Identification number(s)
Is the outfall equipped with a. diffuser? ❑ Yes No
S. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a ma showing the exact location of each outfall):
fiff c re a 'f t-
9, _Frequency of Discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days. per week discharge occurs: Duration:
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.
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11. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow &,0gSPKGD
Annual Average daily flow ©� �i� GD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow (�, Q!5MGD (for the previous 3 years)
12.. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ `Yes �][ No
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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. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum
and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
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Monthly
Average
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14. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) . -Other _..
Non -attainment program (CAA)
15. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained- in the application and that -to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
of Perso4 Signing
Title
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Signature of AppliAat ;4v , / IV " 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
punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar
offense.)
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Longitude: 82°50'10" Subbasin: 040304 Location
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Receiving Stream: French Broad River
NC0025836 - Town of Hot Springs WWTP
Madison County

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
August 15, 2007
Mr. Randy A. Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
P. O. Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743
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Subject: Reminder of Sewer Line Moratorium
Demonstration of Future Wastewater Treatment Capacities _
NPDES Permit NCO025836
Town of Hot Springs WWTP
Madison County
Dear,Mr. Joseph:
On June 10, 2002, the Town of Hot Springs was placed on sewer line moratorium pursuant to 15A
NCAC 2H .0223 (now codified as 15A NCAC 2T .0118) after analysis of flow data from calendar year
2001 showed the Town of Hot Springs's wastewater treatment plant to be operating at 81.16% of its
design capacity. The letter informing the Town of Hot Springs of the imposition of the moratorium also
explained in'.detail what would be required in order -for the Town of Hot Springs to attain compliance
with the rule and to have the moratorium lifted. As of the date of this letter, those requirements have not
been met by -the Town of Hot Springs and therefore, the moratorium remains in effect. The purpose of
this letter is to remind you of the sewer moratorium placed on this acility and what is required under the
rule in order to have the moratorium lifted.
In order to attain compliance with the rule, you must submit an approvable engineering evaluation of
future wastewater treatment, utilization, and disposal needs. This evaluation must outline specific plans
for system expansion and include the sources of funding for the expansion. If future expansion is not
proposed, a detailed justification must be made based on past growth records and future growth
projections and, as appropriate, shall include conservation plans or other specific measures to achieve
waste flow reductions.
To prevent delays in the processing of your future permit applications for sewer line extensions, please
submit'a plan of action containing the information necessary to comply with the appropriate
demonstrations as described above to the following address:
DENR-DWQ
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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I SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
Mark QQ Type of Facility Class (1— 4) Class
Wastewater Plant Spray Irrigation N/A
Physical/Chemical Land Application N/A
Collection System Subsurface N/A
Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: �r, et ►-i r1i v �eA hSociai Security #: go C(-- s2 ( 3 g a
Certificate Type and Grade: Certificate #:
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible CCharge:
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Certificate Type and Grade: Certificate #:
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Mr. Randy Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
PO, Box 218.
Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743
Dear Mr. Joseph:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Depaitment of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
September 23, 2005
SEP 3 0 2005 J3
WATER QUALITY SFCTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject Issuance of-1-0-DES Permit NCO025836
Hot Springs-W-V.
Mact�on 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 August 3,
2005. The letter from Brian Tripp dated August 29, 2005, which requests an extension to the effective date for
the TRC limit, has been reviewed, and the effective date has been extended by six months. This permit includes
a TRC, limit that will take effect on November 1, 2007. If you wish to install dechlorination equipment, the
\; Division has promulgated a simplified approval process for such projects. Guidance for approval of
dechlorination projects may be viewed'online at http://www.nccgl.net/news/ATCoverview.html.
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 conceming.this permit, please contact
Karen Rust at telephone number [phone], extension 361.
Sincerely,
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Permit NC0025836 -
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
Town of Hot Springs
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Hot Springs WWTP
Off of River Drive
Hot Springs
Madison County
to receiving waters designated as the French Broad River in the French Broad 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 November 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2010.
Signed this day September 23, 2005.
�of Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Dir ctor
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0025836
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether. for operation or
discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued
permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority
to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Hot Springs is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.080 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
Aeration
♦ Clarifier
Sludge return
Flow measuring
♦ Totalizing equipment
The facility is located in Hot Springs at'the Hot Springs wWTP off of River Drive
in Madison County.
2.. Discharge from said treatment. works at the location specified on the attached
map into the French Broad River, classified B waters in the French Broad River
Basin.
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Latitude: 35°5345" Stream Class: B
Longitude:82°50'10" Subbasin:040304
Quad # DME
Receiving Stream: French Broad River
Facility
Location
NCO025836 - Town of Hot Springs WWTP
Madison County

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NPDES WASTE q -,D ALLOCATION
PERMIT NO.: NCO025836
PERMITTEE NAME: Town of Hot Springs / Hot Springs W W179
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Renewal
Major
Minor _q
Pipe No.: 001
Design Capacity: 0.080 MGD
Domestic (% of Flow): 100 %
Industrial (% of Flow): 0 %
Comments:
STREAM INDEX: 641201
RECEIVING STREAM: French Broad River
Class: WS-1
Sub -Basin: 04-03-04
Reference USGS Quad: D7NE, Hot Springs (please attach)
County: Madison
Regional Office: Asheville Regional Office
Previous Exp. Date: 6/30/90 Treatment Plant Class: I
Classification changes within three miles: .7s""ow�skea.•
WS-III to Tennessee line. ca. 6 miles. Note class chance iust=stream
of outfall.
Requested by: Jule Shanklin
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Date: 3/27/90
Date: '5" /Z1 94
Date:
Modeler
Date Rec.
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Drainage Area (mil) Avg. Streamflow (cfs):.9
7Q10 (cfs) J , y Winter 7Q10 (cfs) 7,?;9 30Q2 (cfs) /6)D2
Toxicity Limits: IWC % Acute/Chronic
Instream Monitoring:
Parameters
Upstream Location
Downstream Location
Effluent
Characteristics
Summer
Winter
BOD5 (m )
NH3-N (mg/1)
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D.O. (mg/1)
TSS (mg/1)
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F. Col. (/100 ml)
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pH (SU)
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Water Quality Section
Comments:
MAY 2. 9 1090
,Asheville RegionakOffice
,Asheville,lorth Carolina

Request No.: 5647
------------------- WASTELOAD ALLOCATION APPROVAL FORM ---- ------------
Facility Name: Town of Hot Springs WWTP
NPDES No.. NC0025836
Type of Waste: Domestic
Status: Existing/Renewal
Receiving Stream: French Broad River
Classification: C Ashev;114e, Ncjr;;l
Subbasin: 040304 Drainage area: 1563 sq mi
County: Madison Summer 7Q10: 598 cfs
Regional Office: Asheville Winter 7Q10: 733 cfs
Requestor: Jule Shanklin Average flow: 2612 cfs
Date of Request: 3/27/90 30Q2: 1002 cfs
Quad: D7NE
-------------------- RECOMMENDED EFFLUENT LIMITS------------C
EXISTING PROPOSED
Wasteflow (mgd) : 0.080 0.0806 9—
BOD5 (mg/1): 30 30TSS (mg/1): 30 30
Toxicity Testing Req.: none
=--------------------------- MONITORING ----------
Upstream (Y/N): N Location:
Downstream (Y/N): N Location:
----------------------------- COMMENTS-------------------------------------
*WS-III waters .75 mi downstream. Dilution ratio approjimately 4000:1.
Renew at existing limits.
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Recommended by: �,� v�rj Date: U
Reviewed by /
Instream Assessm nt : Date:
Regional S sor: Date: b S O
Permits & En ineering: Date: g�l(q�
RETURN TO TECHNICAL SUPPORT BY: MAY 2 2 1
990

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A. (I.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT :�
A LIMITS"`
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50050
BOD, 5-day (202C)l
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
00310
Total Suspended Residue'
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
00530
NHs as N
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
00610
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Total Nitrogen (NO2+NOs+TI(�1�
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00600
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Effluent
00665
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Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
31616
Total Residual Chlorine2.
117µg/�L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
50060
Temperature (2C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
pHs
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00400
Footnotes:
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not
exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
2. The limit for total residual chlorine will take effect 18 months after the. effective date of the final
permit, only if chlorine is used for disinfection.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
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TO: NPDES Unit Staff
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
June 19, 2003
FROM: David A. Goodrich
NPDES Unit Supervisor
SUBJECT: Total Residual Chlorine Policy for NPDES permits
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Every three years the State is required by the Clean Water Act to review its surface water quality standards and
classifications, determine if changes are needed and to make any necessary changes. This review process is referred to
as the "triennial review." Public hearings were held to solicit comments for the 2000-2003 Triennial Review of surface
water quality standards during the summer of 2002. The Hearing Officer's recommendations were presented before
the state's Environmental Management Commission on October 10, 2002.
The Hearing Officer's recommended -changes included modifications to the existing standards for Arsenic, Cyanide, }
Methylene Blue Active Substances;(MBAS) and Total Residual Chlorine (I'RC). The Hearing Officer also
recommended the addition of a standard for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE).
All of the Hearing Officer's proposed changes were adopted with the exception of MTBE. The changes took effect
on April 1, 2003. This memo documents the changes to the NPDES permitting policy for TRC limits.
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Previously, TRC had an Action Level Standard, except in designated Trout waters. The Triennial Review changes
modified the TRC Action Level Standard to an Aquatic Life Standard of 17 µg/L. The Aquatic Life Standard will
remain for designated Trout waters.
Aquatic Life Standard —17 µg/L (freshwater only) Trout Waters —17 µg/L
Revised TRC Policy
➢ TRC limits will be assigned to permit renewals and all new permits issued after April 1, 2003.
➢ Facilities that do not use chlorine will not receive a TRC limit; however, the presence of a chlorine back-up
system to augment UV or other disinfection requires a TRC limit.
➢ Facilities discharging to streams with a 7Q10 <0.05 cfs (zero -flow streams) will receive a limit of 17 jig/L.
➢ Limits will be capped at 28 µg/L to protect against acute impacts.
It is likely that many facilities will need to add dechlorination (or use another means of disinfection) to comply with
the new TRC standard. Therefore, a compliance schedule of 18 months from the effective date of the permit may
be added to any TRC limit added during the current permit renewal. This time period'is allowed in'order for the
facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination and/or alternative disinfection system(s). The NPDES
Unit has promulgated minimum design criteria in order to expedite permitting of dechlorination equipment.
cc: Coleen Sullins
Regional Office Supervisors (Dechlorination guidance attached)
Shannon Langley

State,.of North Ca , 1
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.,Acting Director
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Randy Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743
Dear Mr. Joseph:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Demonstration of Future Wastewater Treatment Capacities
Permit No. NCO025836
Hot Springs WWTP
Madison County
15A NCAC 2H .0223 "Demonstration of Future Wastewater Treatment
Capacities," was .adopted by the Environmental Management Commission to insure that
wastewater treatment systems owned or operated by municipalities, counties, sanitary
districts or public utilities do not exceed their hydraulic treatment capacities. This Rule
specifies that no permits for sewer line extensions will be issued by the Division of Water
Quality to facilities exceeding 80% of their hydraulic treatment capacity unless specific
evaluations of future wastewater- treatment needs had been completed.
A review of your self monitoring reports has indicated that the subject facility
exceeded the 80% value for calendar year 2001. The average flow calculated for this
period was 0.0649 MGD, and represented 81.16% of the current treatment capacity.
Therefore, we will be unable to approve any further sewer lines extensions for this facility
until such time as you have complied with the requirements contained in the Rule.
, In order to remain. in compliance with the Rule, you must submit an approvable
engineering evaluation of future wastewater treatment needs. This evaluation must
outline specific plans for system expansion and including the sources of funding for the
expansion. If future expansion is not proposed, a :detailed justification must be made
based on past growth records and future growth projections and, as appropriate, shall
include conservation plans or other specific measures to achieve waste flow reductions.
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^, To prevent delays in the processing of your future permit applications for sewer
line extensions, please submit a plan of action containing the information necessary to
comply with the appropriate demonstrations as described above to the following. address:
DENR-DWQ
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Per the terms of NCAC 2H. 0223 (3), the Director may, on a case by case basis,
allow permits to be issued to facilities exceeding the 80 percent loading rate if: 1) the
additional flow will not cause the facility to exceed its permitted hydraulic capacity, 2)
the facility is in compliance 'With all other permit limitations and requirements and 3) it is
demonstrated that adequate progress is being made in developing the required
engineering evaluations or plans and specifications. If you wish to ask for lifting of the
moratorium per this provision of the rule, please send information in support of your
request to the address listed above. -
As always, the actual plans and specifications for expansion should be submitted
to the NPDES Unit of the Water Quality Section.
We look forward to working with you on development of your future
wastewater treatment needs. If you have any questions on this matter, please
do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier of the Water Quality Section staff of
our Asheville Regional Office at [phone] or Robert Farmer of the Point
Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit, at [phone], extension 531.
Sincerely,
A
G
Col�e)en H. SPlins, hief
Water Quality Section .
cc: AHA ; , ,
Non Discharge Permitting Unit
Compliance / Enforcement Files
Pretreatment Unit
Central Files

Latitude: 35°5345" Stream Class: B
Longitude:82°50'10" Subbasin:040304
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Receiving Stream: French Broad River
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Permit NCO025836
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or
discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued
permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority
to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Hot Springs is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.080 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ Aeration
♦ Clarifier
♦ Sludge return
♦ Flow measuring
♦ Totalizing equipment
The facility is located in Hot Springs at the Hot Springs WWTP off of River Drive
in Madison County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the French Broad River, 4classified*B.waters_in the French Broad River
Basin.

Permit NC0025836
' A. (I.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until -expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from. outfall 001. -Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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00310
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1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not
exceed 15% of the respective influent value'(85% removal).
2. The limit for total residual chlorine will take effect November 1, 2007, only if chlorine is used for
disinfection.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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000 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
August 3, 2005
Mr. Randy Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218
Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NCO025836
Hot Springs WWTP
Madison County
Dear Mr. Joseph:
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very
carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains.
Your permit is among several in the French Broad River Basin that the Division has targeted for
expedited renewal. No major changes have taken place to the Division's management strategy for
the French Broad River. The Division can therefore expedite renewal of permits in the French
Broad River Basin whose operations have not significantly changed since the last permit renewal.
A Total Residual Chlorine ("TRC") limit has been added to the permit. Please see the attached
TRC policy memo for details. This limit will take effect 18 months after the permit effective date.
Additionally, monitoring for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus has been added to the permit to
comply with North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2B .0508.
Submit any comments to me no later than thirty (30) days following your receipt of the draft. .
Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments
are received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in mid -September, with
an effective date of October 1, 2005.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, call me at [phone],
extension 361.
DEC D�UI�
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AUG - 4 2005 DD
WATER OUALITY SECTION
__ASHFVILLE RE .10NAL OFFICE _ I
Sincerely,
Karen Rust
Eastern NPDES Unit
cc: lAsheville-Regional-off ce-Supervisor (Surface Wafer --Pro ec'tion)_�`
NPDES Files
Central Files No°rthCarolina
lVahlra!!y
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: [phone] Customer Service
Intemet: http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax: [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmafive Action Employer

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Permit NC0025836
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
Town of Hot Springs
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Hot Springs WWTP
Off of River Drive
Hot Springs
Madison County
to receiving waters designated as the French Broad River in the French Broad 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
This permit and'authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2010.
Signed this day
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality /90
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. Randy Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743-0218
Dear Mr. Joseph:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
October 28, 2015
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO025836 .
Hot Springs Main WWTP
211 Divine Water Lane, Hot Springs 28743
Madison County
The Division of Water Resources (the Division) hereby issues the attached NPDES permit for the subject
facility. 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.
The Division understands that you have made no significant changes to your facility the last permit
renewal. We have made the following updates to your previous permit:
• added updates to facility map and updated parameter codes
• . once per permit cycle mercury monitoring is included to provide a database for future mercury
management; as required for all minor municipal wastewater treatment plants per Implementation
of the 2012 Statewide Mercury TMDL.
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit
DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates that these
regulations will be -adopted and is beginning implementation.
The requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to your NPDES
permit. [See Special Condition A. (2.)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining
an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr.
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
Internet:: www.ncwater.oro
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RECEIVED
Division of Water Resources
NOV 2 4 2015
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
RECEIVED
Division of Water Resources
NOV . 2 5 2015
Water Quality Regional Operations
Ashevilie Regional Office
An Equal OpportunitylAffirmativeAction Employer

Mr. Joseph
October 28, 2015
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For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following web
site:
http://www2.epa.gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing, upon written request submitted within thirty
(30) days after receiving this letter. Your request must take the form of a written petition conforming to
Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and you must file it with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such a demand is
made, this permit shall remain 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 Resources or any
other Federal, State, or Local governmental permits that may be required.
If you have questions, or if we can be of further service, please contact Derek Denard at
[[e-mail]] or call [phone].
Respe tfully,
C
f
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.,
Division of Water Reso s, NCDEQ
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0085154 (Issuance Final)
hc: Central Files
NPDJ S Program Files
SRO_Files/ Attn:-Landon David'son,,

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NPDES Permit NCO025836
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
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,
Town of Hot Springs
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Hot Springs Main WWTP
211 Divine Water Lane, .Hot Springs 28743
Madison County
to receiving waters designated as the French Broad River in the French Broad River Basin, in
accordance with effluent limits, monitoring requirements, and other conditions *set forth in Parts I, ;II, III
and IV hereof
This permit shall become- effective December I, 2015.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2 02 0.
Signed this day October 285.2015.
-1-- - IT "LVl 1\V3VU1lI0A
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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NPDES Permit NC0025836
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit, bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
Town of Hot Springs
is hereby authorized to:
1. continue to operate an existing 0.080 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following
components;
• aeration
• clarifier
• sludge return
• liquid chlorine disinfection
• liquid dechlorination
• flow measuring
• totalizing equipment
located at the Hot Springs Main WWTP, 211 Divine Water Lane, Hot Springs, Madison County,
2.. discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the French
Broad River [6-(54.75)], a waterbody classified B located within Subbasin 04-03-04 [HUC:
060101051203] of the French Broad River Basin.
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NPDES Permit NCO025836
PART I
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited, monitored and
reported' by the Permittee as specified below:
`". EFFLUENT
CHARACTERIST3CS
[Parameter Codes];
LIMITS.
;.. _ ........... _11.
MONITORING-
Monthly
Average
Weekl y
Maximum
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Flow (MGD)
50050
0.080 MGD
Continuous
Recording
I or E
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 3 (mg/L)
C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly '
Composite
I & E
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 3 (mg/L)
C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
I & E
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) (mg/L)
C0610
Weekly
Composite
E
Fecal Coliform (#/100m1) 4
31616
200/100 nil
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
E
Temperature (°C)
00010
Weekly
Grab
E
pH (su)
00400
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) 5 (µg/L)
50060
17 µg2 5
2 /week
Grab
E
Total Phosphorus (TP) (mg/L)
C0665
Semi-annually
Composite
E
Total Nitrogen (TN) 6 (mg/L)
C0600
Semi-annually
Composite
E
Mercury 7
COMER
Monitor &Report
Once per
permit cycle
Grab
E
Footnotes:
1. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring reports
electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A. (2.).
2. E = Effluent; I = Influent.
3. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the
respective influent value (85% removal).
4. Fecal Coliform shall be calculated using the geometric mean, according to the procedure detailed in Part II. Section
A.
5. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the permit.
However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by North Carolina certified test
methods (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
6. For a given wastewater sample, TN = TKN + (NO2-N + NO3-N), where TN is Total Nitrogen and TKN is Total
Kj eldahl Nitrogen, and (NO2-N + NO3-N) is Nitrite/Nitrate Nitrogen.
7. Low level mercury analysis using EPA Method 1631E for all effluent mercury sampling is required.
Conditions:
• There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
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NPDES Permit NCO025836
A. (2.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish 'a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division adopted
these regulations in 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part R of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
I. Reportiniz [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, 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 DENR / DWR / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may
be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3)
or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the
facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be
valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted
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NPDES Permit NC0025836 ,
electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary
waiver by the Division.
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
http://portal.ncden-r.org/web/Wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr'
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following -
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Sianatory Requirements [Supplements Section B' (11) (b) and supersedes Section B (11) (d)]
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
H, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part H,
Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the following web page:
http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/i u/p edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state'.s eDMR system shall
make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
V 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 offines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D (6 )1
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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211 Divine Water Lane, Hot Springs 28743
Receiving Stream: French Broad River Stream Class: B
Stream Segment: 6-(54.75) Sub -Basin: 04-03-04
Drainage Basin: French Broad HUC: 060101051203
Latitude: 356 53' 45" Longitude: 82' 50' 10"
State Grid/USGS Quad: D7NE / Hot Springs, NC
Facility
Location
Scale 000
NPDES Permit NCO025836
Madison County
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NPDES Permit Standard Conditions
Page 1 of 18
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more 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 measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample, above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facilijy Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered =1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples -can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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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 Resources.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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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 more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class 11 violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part H.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Propegy Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, 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 undertaking 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. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.4t(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
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. 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 offines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, 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 II, 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
H.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 section.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR- 122.41 (n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. ' Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this pen -nit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part H.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. 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 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41]..
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.411:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification; to identify the new 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 II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(l)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance .
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed. in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(l)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the
performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: 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 II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [I 5A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the' Permittce's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)1:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Tublicly 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.
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.
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, 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 02H .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 a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(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 II.D and II.E.S.). [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 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users; permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all 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)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ 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 PretreatmentPermit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143=
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their ]Us
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 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Penmittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial. Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU pennit-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. W Self Monitoringand n_ d Renort'ing
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.121
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7); .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following;
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (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
Copie's of the POTW's allo6ation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(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 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW'
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO025836
FACILITY NAME: Hot Springs WWTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Hot Springs
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD: 12-2017 (December 2017)
MIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Randy A Joseph
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
P7J`?[T STATUS: Active
CUUN`rY: Madison
ORC CERT NUMBER: 15506
STATUS: Processed
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO025836
FACILITY NAME: Hot Springs WWTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Hot Springs
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD: 12-2017 (December 2017)
COMPLIANCE STATUS: Compliant
�'ERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Randy A Joseph
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
RMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Madison l
ORC CERT NUMBER: 15506
STATUS: Processed
SUBMISSION DATE: 01/30/2018
01/30/2018
ORC/Certifier Signature: Randy Alan Joseph E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. `
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for improvements to be made as required by part II.E.6 of
the NPDES permit.
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Perm ittee/Sub mitter 'Signature:*** Randy Alan Joseph E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
Permittee Address: Bridge St Hot Springs NC 28743 Permit Expiration Date: 09/30/2020
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the
system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
' knowing violations. '
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
LAB NAME:
CERTIFIED LAB #:
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: randy Joseph
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] or by visiting http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/forms.
FOOTNOTES
P
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to be entered for all of the parameters on the DMR
for entire monitoring period.
** ORC on Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
*** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
.0506(b)(2)(D).
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Certified Mail ,# 7016 1370 0001 6572 0341
Return Receipt Requested
February 14, 2018
Sidney Harrison
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743-0218
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-MV-0037
Permit No. NCO025836
Hot Springs WWTP
Madison County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the December 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 12/23/2017 Weekly Frequency Violation
44.5 C (31616)
001 Effluent Flow, in conduit or thru treatment 12/25/2017 Continuous Frequency Violation
plant (50050)
Please note that "Continuous Flow" must be recorded daily; see "Topic 19" in the EDMR Helpful Hints
Book, (Revised 12/09/2016), for the proper use of "Holiday." The November 2017, September 2017 and
November 2016 EDMRs are showing missing Continuous Flows for Holiday in those months. Please amend
and resubmit those to Raleigh. See the EDMR Facility Reporting Guide for guidance on resubmittal.
"Certified Lab" and "Certified Lab Number" are also missing from your. EDMR. Please begin adding that
to the EDMR.
The February 2017 EDMR was never finished or submitted -and is showing "'Validated.". It should be certified and
then submitted to Raleigh after it has processed.
State of North Carolina, I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa NC28778
828-296-4500

A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North, Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES,WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to: G.S.
143-215:1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or .
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice.
A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. 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.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff.. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, 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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Gi-ven4the fact that this appears to be an isolated. incidence of violation of the per it -
the town- respectfully request consideration as to no"t imp-osing a civil penalty -for the;.
subject violation. The town and ,0RQ welcome any recommendations or assistance in the
continuedoperation and compliance issues at the WWTP from your staff.
If there are any.questions or If you need additional information, please feel free to
give Me.a.. call -at (82,)622-33Q0.
:Sincere y
Sidney Haarrritsoi Mayor
Town of Hot Springs
CC Janet Cantwell — Asheville Regional, Once
Randy -Joseph — W WTP ORC
Karen Kiehna — McGill Associates'.- ..
M. Keith Webb — McGil'1 Associates
in accordance -with 'Federal Law and U.S; Department: of Agriculture policy this institution is prohibited from discriminating based dif
race_, color, national origin, age, disability; rehgion,-sex, familiar status, sexual orientation, ,Hnd reprisal, (Not all prohibited basesatpply
to all'programs). file a complainfbf discrimination.:wri_te to:
USDA, Assistant Secretary f6r Civil Rights
Office of Elie Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
400Independence Avenue, S. V.,Stop 2410
WAshington,,DC 20250-9410
-or-call toll free at '[phone] (English) or (800)M-8339 (TDD) or (866)3.77-8642 (English F edcral-relay) or.[phone] (Spanish
federal Relav)USDA is an equal opportunitynroviderani6nm't—.�

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Cantwell, Janet
From: [e-mail]
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2018 1:48 PM
To: Cantwell, Janet
Subject: [External] Hot Springs letter
Attachments: CCF10052018.pdf
Dear Ms. Cantwell,
Please find the attached letter from Sidney Harrison, the Mayor of Hot Springs. It is a copy of the letter sent to Landon
Davidson, PG Regional Supervisor, NCDEQ.
Thank you,
Nancy, (Clerk)
1

June 7, 2017
Sidney Harrison
Town of Hot Springs
1
PO Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743-0218
SUBJECT: Purchase of composite sampler
Hot Springs WIMP
Madison County
Dear Mr. Harrison:
I am writing to you at the request of Randy Joseph with regards to the purchase of a compositor for the influent
sampling of the Hot Springs WWTP.. Randy has been taking a grab sample for the influent sewage tests, but
recently I informed him that the influent sample needs to be a composite taken over 24 hours. Specific sampling
equipment is needed to meet this requirement and that is the reason Randy is requesting this purchase from the
Town of Hot Springs.
Thanks for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
I T/Z/�
Daniel Boss
Environmental Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
MCC*:rAshevil leiFi les
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC,28778
828-296-4500

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Randy Joseph, ORC
Town of Hot Springs
Hot Springs Main WWTP
PO Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743
Dear Permittee:
j Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
April 10, 2015
i
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permit NCOO25836
Madison County
. The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on April 07,.2015. 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 [phone].
Sincerely,
V/ re vv
i
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
Asheville -Regional -Office��
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 91M07-63001 Fax: [phone]Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:: wuvw.ncwater.om
RECEIVED
Division of Water Resources
APR 1 4 2015
'hater Quality Regional Operations
Asheville negional Office
An Equal OpportunitylAffirmative Action Employer

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating
on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all
prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:
USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil. Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410
Washington, DC 20250-9410
Or call toll free at [phone] (English) or [phone] (TDD) or [phone] (English Federal -relay) or [phone]
(Spanish Federal -relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
MAYOR
BRIAN REESE
CLERK
NANCY THOMAS
March 30, 2015
TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS
PO BOX 218
HOT SPRINGS, NC 28743
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Wren Thedford
NC DENR / DWR / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Dear Mr. Thedford:
ALDERMAN
LEE BARNETT
JOHNNY LAWSON
ABBY GAIL NORTON
The Town of Hot Springs is requesting renewal of the permit for the Main Sewer Plant, and
the Housing Authority Plant.
There have been no changes since permit issued in 2010.
If we can be of any further service, please contact us.
pectfully Sub ' d,
Bri Reese
Mayor, Town of Hot Springs
R EC E IV E_D
Division of Water Resources
APR 1 4 2015
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating
on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all
prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:
USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
- Office ofthe Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence .Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410
Washington, DC 20250-9410
Or call toll free at [phone] (English) or [phone] (TDD) or [phone] (English Federal -relay) or [phone]
(Spanish Federal -relay). USDA is an equal'opportunity provider and employer.
MAYOR
BRIAN REESE
CLERK
NANCY THOMAS
March 30, 2015
TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS
PO BOX 218
HOT SPRINGS, NC 28743
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Wren Thedford
NCDENR / DWR / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Dear Mr. Thedford:
ALDERMAN
LEE BARNETT
JOHNNY LAWSON
ABBY GAIL NORTON
In regards to the Sludge Management Plan, the Town of Hot Springs disposes of the sludge on
a "As Needed" Basis.
We are currently using:
Mikes Septic Tank Service
PO Box 968
Leicester, NC 28748
If we can be on any further service, please contact us.
Respectfully Submitted,
U
Randy J G
Town o SD nas

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D'
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Resources / NPDES Program
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit NC00
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name '`r� ; o ce" F
Facility Name Hof ` , •? V 1 1•1 t"� 11-1 a
Mailing Address
City -
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
DVVR
APR - 7
�� `l 3 - Vila ei I I fitting GIB or,
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring.to the Operator in Responsible. Charge or ORC)
Name KC6.4 d� � __.I 05 `�'� � l
Mailing Address 41 C� ! ; c� � 4? Z-
CityS�
State /Zip Code A/ Z- 7 T
Telephone Number (91P 5 q 3 -- 7, 2 c
Fax Number 09)
e-mail Address j '`r C7 _ ([ j /%7") to r n <:o
1 of 3 Form-D 912018

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater (check all that apply):
Industrial VfNumber of Employees
Commercial Number of Employees -'c�;
Residential Number of Homes
School � Number of Students/Staff 1-5 G
Other ❑ Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants etc.):
l � co a C> f He)* 5 . P 5- ill 5 !/5
Number of persons served: Cv�U
5. Type of collection system
Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points Q N f-i
Outfall Identification number(s) QC9 I
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes XNo
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants: Provide a map showing the exact location of each
outfall):
8. Frequency of Discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
2 of 3 Form-D 912013

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow � '�� O MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0, ; MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow (MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes 0 No
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS: Provide data for the parameters lt�ted. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab
samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite softy) ling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported,
report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported; report as daily maximum.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average
over the east 36 months for nnrnmeters currenth, M urnir rnerm7.f A/rnrk nthpr nnrnmetvr-c "N/A"
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Averse
Units of.
Measurem_ en
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS)
_� -
J��
Fecal Coliform
r'
Total Suspended Solids
Temperature (Summer)
L
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Temperature (Winter)
pH_
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
(� Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed'name of Pe son Signing Title
Signature of ApDlica I Date
North Carolina GeheAl StatOg 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person wnc knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with or Knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Arkle, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or oti imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
3 of 3 Form-D 9/2013

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
April 14, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL 7013 2630 0001 8998 0799
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
The Honorable Brian Reese
RECEIVED nf'
I' ; Division of Water Resources
F7
r` APR 22 2015
Town of Hot Springs I Water Quality Regional Operations
P. 0. BOX 218 i i; Asheville Regional office
Hot Springs, NC 28743-0218 -
Subject: Imposition of Sewer Line Moratorium
Demonstration of Future Wastewater Treatment Capacities
NPDES Permit NC0025836
Town of Hot Springs WWTP
Madison County
Dear Mayor Reese:
15A NCAC 02T .0118, "Demonstration of Future Wastewater Treatment Capacities," was adopted by
the Environmental Management Commission to ensure that wastewater treatment systems owned or
operated by municipalities, counties, sanitary districts or public utilities do not exceed their hydraulic
treatment capacities. This Rule specifies that no permits for sewer line extensions will be issued by the
Division of Water Resources to facilities exceeding 80% of their hydraulic treatment capacity unless
specific evaluations of future wastewater treatment needs have been completed.
A review of your self monitoring reports has indicated flow at the subject facility exceeded the 80%
threshold for calendar year 2014. The average flow calculated for this period was 0.0648 MGD, and
represented 81.0% of the current treatment capacity. Therefore, we will be unable to approve any
fin ther sewer line extensions for this facility until such time as you have complied with the requirements
contained in the Rule.
In order to attain compliance with the Rule, you must submit an approvable engineering evaluation of
future wastewater treatment needs. This evaluation must outline specific plans for system expansion
and include the sources of funding for the expansion. If future expansion is not proposed, a detailed
justification must be made based on past growth records and future growth projections and, as
appropriate, shall include conservation plans or other specific measures to achieve waste flow
reductions.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone]lntemet: www.ncwaterqualit .org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper

Mayor Brian Reese
Town of Hot Springs Sewer Line Moratorium
p. 2
To prevent delays in the processing of your future permit applications for sewer line extensions, please
submit a,plan of action containing the information necessary to comply with the appropriate
demonstrations as described above to the following address:
DENR-DWR
Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit
1617'Mail-Service Center--- - -
Raleigh; North_Carolina 27699-1617
Provision For Sewer Line Approvals While On Moratorium
Per the terms of NCAC 02T .0118 (3), the Director may, on a case by case basis, allow permits to be
issued to facilifies'exceedingthe 80 percent loading rate if. -1) the additional flow will not cause the
facility to exceed its permitted hydraulic capacity, 2) the facility is in compliance with all other permit
limitations and requirements and 3) it is demonstrated that adequate progress is being made in
developing the required engineering evaluations or plans and specifications. Delegation for approval
and denial of such requests has been given to the Water Quality Regional Operations Supervisor for the
Asheville Region. If you wish to ask for a waiver of the moratorium per this provision of the rule,
please send all required information in support of your request to the Asheville Regional Office.
Any plans and specifications for expansion should be submitted to the Division of Water Infrastructure.
We look forward to working with you on development of plans to meet your future wastewater
treatment needs. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Water Quality
Regional Operations staff of our Asheville Regional Office at [phone], or Bob Sledge of the
Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit at [phone]. E-mail correspondence may be directed to
Mr. Sledge at [e-mail].
incer y,
S. Jay Zimmerman, Director
Division of Water Resources
Attachment (15A NCAC 02T .0118)
cc:(Asheville �Off
PERCS Unit
NPDES Files
Central Files

Al
f' 2012 System Performance Annual Report
(Submitted as required by the NC General Assembly House Bill 1160 Clean Water Act of 1999.)
Reporting Period: January 1, 2012 to December 30 f 1 I
ED
I. General Information MAR 0 4 2L""
Name of regulated entity: Town of Hot Springs CENTRAL FILE.
OW®1BOG
Responsible person: Brian Reese, Mayor
Mailing address: PO Box 218; Hot Springs, N.C. 28743
Town Hall location:
..Phone number:
WWTP located at:
County:
DWQ Regional Office:
186 Bridge Street; Hot Springs, NC 28743
828-622-7591 Town of Hot Springs - Town Hall
Town Clerk - Nancy Thomas
off River Drive, Hot Springs
Madison
Asheville
RECEIVED
APR 1 5 2013
DWQ/Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional office
Listing of applicable permits: WQCS0086 Collection System; LC602583.6WWT
A. Description of collection system and wastewater treatment system or process:
WQCS0086 Collection System consists of:
4-inch force main and 4-,6-, and 8-inch gravity sewer lines serving a population of 640.
There are 4 pump stations with signs and emergency contact number. Three pump
stations are duplex and one is simplex.
Pump Stations (p/s):
1. Silver Mine Road PIS has two 2 HP Myers submersible grinder pumps. The p/s is
located in the flood plain. The control panel is located 20 ft above ground level
and is accessed by a ladder. This p/s is about 2 years old and has telemetry with
an autodialer that calls the Police Department.
2. Red Bridge P/S, located on North Andrews Street, has a new (March 2011) simplex 7
HP Zoeller Pump Company submersible grinder pump with dual high water
alarms. The pump is located in a new $6,000 steel structure. This pump is
checked 7 days per week.
3. South Spring Street P/S has two 5 HP Mvers submersible grinder pumps with dual
high water alarms. This p/s is about 2 years old and has telemetry with an

autodialer that calls the Police Department. There is a new $38,000100 KW
Cummins Onan diesel generator with auto transfer switch and 600 gallon fuel tank.
OA Gregory Inc. / Gregory Oil is the fuel vendor.
4. Cat Hole P/S, located on North Spring Street, has two 2 HP Fisherpump submersible
grinder pumps with dual high water alarms. This p/s is about 2 years old and has
telemetry with an autodialer that calls the'Police Department.
Collection System mapping:
Map of collection system by Butler & Associates - Gay McGill — in 1981.
Map. of collection system by Land Of Sky Regional Council (most recent).
Emergency Generators: There are three generators, which are tested every 2 months
and serviced once a year.
1. New $38,000 100 KW Cummins Onan diesel generator with transfer switch
permanently located at S. Spring Street pump station with 600 gallon fuel tank.
2. 15 KW Kubota diesel portable generator.
3. 60 KW Cummins Onan diesel portable generator.
A to C: Authorization to Construct the WWTP was issued in 1986.
B. NCO025836 Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTP) consists of a class 11 facility
rated at 0.80 MGD and is an EIMCO Process circular extended aeration package plant
consisting of: manual bar rack; (communitor — out of service); aeration basin with dual
15 HP motors & blowers providing diffused air; 10 ft diameter circular clarifier with surface
skimmer and drive unit; (no aerobic digestor); 12.5% sodium hypochlorite (Captor&)
liquid feed drip chlorination; (no chlorine contact chamber); 30% calcium thiosulfate liquid
feed drip feed chlorination; (chemical tanks are enclosed in a covered storage area);
v-notch weir; ISCO $230 bubbler flow measuring & totalizing equipment; and ISCO 1580
(flow proportional) composite sampler.
Flow data:
Annual Average Flow: 0.05 MGD (3 year average - 2G09-2012)
Maximum Daily Flow: 0.125 MGD (during the past 3 years)
Demonstration of Future: DWQ letter sent in Jame 2002,' indicating flows were
81.16% of current treatment. capacity (0.0649 MGD).
WW'rP Improvements in 2012:
Two new motors were purchased for blowers #1 and #2.
Sludge and Solids Management:
Sludge .is wasted 2-3 times_ per year by commercial haulers and taken to MSD's WWTP.

Sludge Wasting Dates: 10-26-12 Mike's Tank Service - 2500 gallons
12-21-12 Mike.'s Septic Tank Service - 2500 gallons
Solids Disposal: Bar screenings are dewatered, placed in plastic buckets and carried to
the Madison County landfill.
II. System Performance Annual Summary:
A Description of overall 12 month performance, noting highlights and deficiencies:
January -December 2012: no permit limit or monitoring frequency
violations occurred.
By month, list of the number and type of any violations of permit conditions,
environmental regulations or environmental laws, including (but not limited
to):
1. Permit Limit Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments):
January -. December. 2012 no other violations occurred,
2. Monitoring and Reporting Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments) (illegal)
bypass of treatment facilitir.�
January -- December 2012 - no monitoring and reporting violations
occurred,
3. Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)* (NOVs and Civil Assessments)
*Note estimated total monthly volumes and locations of events in which
more than 1,000 gallons of vtri.ste reached surface waters,
January - December 2012 - no SSOs or violations occurred.
C. Description of any known environment,�.l impact of violations:
January - December 2012 - none known
D. Description of corrective mea Ures tnkcn to address violations or deficiencies
January -- December 201.2 - no violations & none required.
3une 1.14,2012 .:.. Notir- r:f `,,Iarnlation for Ite following cited permit
conditions
Operation and Mair,fomgnce.
Cited: No indication of process control tests being conducted
was nh-,rived during the inspection.
Response: r,perator loci shorn;ed documented process

control settleability tests and field testing parameter
results during the previous and following months.
Copes of the operator log with these results and other
notations were mailed to DWQ ARO on 5-13-2010. 0
Aeration Basin:
Cited: Several diffuser drop lines were observed during the
inspection that were inoperable.
Response: The 8 air diffuser drops, from the air header, in
the aeration basin were repaired with 7 stainless steel
bands/covers to prevent air leaks. The dissolved
oxygen levels in the aeration basin after repairs
indicated optimal levels.
Sludge Disposal:
Cited: Documentation as to proper wasting and disposal of
residual sludge from the WWTP was not available
during the inspection.
Response: Wasting and pumping by commercial hauler (Able
Septic Tank Service was documented in the log book
on 3-17-10 for 1500 gallons and on 10-29-10 for 1500
gallons. Copies of the work orders, billing receipts and
log book were mailed the the DWQ ARO.
Flow Proportional Composite Sampling:
Cited: No documentation was provided at the time of the
inspection to indicate influent and effluent samples are
collected proportional to flow at a minimum of 100 ml
aliquot(s) during sampling.
Response: The ISCO 3230 bubbler flow measuring and
totalizing equipment was last calibrated on 4-27-2010
by I Thurman Horne, P.E. The ISCO 1580 composite
sampler & connection to the flow meter were also
tested. The sampler was verified to pull an aliquot of
sample every 1000 gallons. Both ISCO's were working
fine. Copies of the calibration record and engineer's
reportt were mailed to DWQ ARO.

III. Notification
A copy of the System Performance Anneal Report (SPAR) is available upon request from
the Town Clerk located at the Town of Hot Springs' Town Hall.
IV. Certification
A. Certified Operators in Responsible Charge:
Certified ORC: Randy A. Joseph
Back-up ORC: Christopher M. Ladd
Cert. # 15506
WW — 11
Cert. # 26903
CS - i
Cert. # 10880
WW —
Cert. # 13877
CS - Ill
Cert. # 985834
PC - I
B. Statement by a responsible official certifying the report is accurate and complete:
1, Brian Reese, certify that this report is accurate and complete, to the best of
my knowledge.
Signature of responsible official and date of report:
name
mate

2012 System Performance- Annual Report
(Submitted as required by the NC General Assembly House Bill 1160 Clean Water Act of 1999.)
Reporting Period: January 1, 2012 to December 30, 2012
I. General Information IV
Name of regulated entity: Town of Hot Springs MAR 0 4-2013
Responsible person: Brian Reese, Mayor CENTRAL FILES
DWQ/B®G
Mailing address: PO Box 218; Hot Springs, N.C. 28743
Town Hall location:
.,Phone number:
WWTP located at:
County:
DWQ Regional Office:
186 Bridge Street; Hot Springs, NC 28743
828-622-7591 Town of Hot Springs - Town Hall
Town Clerk - Nancy Thomas
off River Drive, Hot Springs
Madison
Asheville
RECEIVED
APR 1 5 2013
DWQ/Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
Listing of applicable permits: Cj�tQCS0086 Collection System; NCO025836 WWTP
A. Description of collection system and wastewater treatment system or process:
WQCS0086 Collection System consists of:
4-inch force main and 4-,6-, and 8-inch gravity sewer lines serving a population of 640.
There are 4 pump stations with signs and emergency contact number. Three pump
stations are duplex and one is simplex.
Pump Stations (p/s):
1. Silver Mine Road P/S has two 2 HP Myers submersible gl`rl
er pumps. The p/s its
located in the flood plain. The control panel is locatedft above ground level
and is accessed by a ladder. This p/s is about 2 yearand has telemetry with
an autodialer that calls the Police Department.
2. Red Bridge P/S, located on North Andrews Street, has a(March 2011) simplex 7
HP Zoeller Pump Company submersible grinder pump with dual high water
alarms. The pump is located in a new $6,000 steel structure. This pump is
checked 7 days per week.
3. South Spring Street P/S has two 5 HP Myers submersible grinder pumps with dual
high water alarms. This p/s is about 2 years old and has telemetry with an

autodialer that calls the Police Department. There is a new $38,000100 KW
Cummins Onan diesel generator with auto transfer switch and 600 gallon fuel tank.
OA Gregory Inc. / Gregory Oil is the fuel vendor.
4. Cat Hole P/S, located on North Spring Street, has two 2 HP Fisherpump submersible
grinder pumps with dual high water alarms. This p/s is -about 2 years old and has
telemetry with an autodialer that calls the Police Department.
Collection System mapping:
Map of collection system by Butler & Associates Gary McGill - in 1981.
Map. of collection system by Land Of Sky Regional Council (most recent).
Emergency Generators: There are three generators, which are tested. every 2 months
and serviced once a year.
1. New $38,000 100 KW Cummins Onan diesel generator with transfer switch
.permanently located at S. Spring Street pump station with 600 gallon fuel tank.
2. 15 KW Kubota diesel portable generator.
.3. 60 KW Cummins Onan diesel portable generator.
A to C: Authorization to Construct the WWTP was issued in 1986.
B. NCO025836 Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTP) consists of a class II facility
rated at 0.80 MGD and is an EIMCO Process circular extended aeration package plant
consisting of: manual bar rack; (communitor - out of service); aeration basin with dual
15 HP motors & blowers providing diffused air; 10 ft diameter circular clarifier with surface
skimmer and drive unit; (no aerobic digestor); 12.5% sodium hypochlorite (Captor&)
liquid feed drip chlorination; (no chlorine contact chamber); 30% calcium thiosulfate liquid
feed drip feed chlorination; (chemical tanks are enclosed in a covered storage area);
v-notch weir; ISCO 3230 bubbler flow measuring & totalizing equipment; and ISCO 1580
(flow proportional) composite sampler.
Flow data:
Annual Average Flow: 0.05 MGD (3 year average - 2009-2012)
Maximum Daily Flow: 0.125 MGD (during the. past 3 years)
Demonstration of Future: DWQ letter sent in June 2002, indicating flows were
81.16% of current treatment capacity (0.0649 MGD).
WWTP Improvements in 2012:
Two new motors were purchased for blowers #1 and #2.
Sludge and Solids Management:
Sludge .is wasted 2-3 times per year by commercial haulers and taken to MSD's WWTP.

Sludge Wasting Dates: 10-26-12 Mike's Tank Service - 2500 gallons
12-21-12 Mikr's Septic Tank Service - 2500 gallons
Solids Disposal: Bar screenings are dewatered, placed in plastic buckets and carried to
the Madison County landfill.
II. System Performance Annual Summary:
A Description of overall 12 month performance, noting highlights and deficiencies:
January -December 2012: no permit limit or monitoring frequency
violations occurred.
By month, list of the number and type of any violations of permit conditions,
environmental regulations or environmental laws, including (but not limited
to):
1. Permit Limit Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments):
January _, December 201.2 no other violations occurred.
2. Monitoring and Reporting Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments) (illegal)
bypass of treatment facilities*
January -- December 2012 - no monitoring and reporting violations
occurred,
3. Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)* (NOVs and Civil Assessments)
*t4ote estimated total monthly volumes and locations of events in which
more than 1,000 gallons of v,.oste reached surface waters.
January - December 2012 - no SSOs or violations occurred.
C. Description of any !mown environmental impact of violations:
January - December 2012 - none known
D. Description of corrective measures tn►:rn to address violations or deficiencies
January. - December 201.2 - no violations sic none required.
,lone 1.A•, 201.2 - Notice rf `,,IioIatlo-n for the following cated permit
conditions
Operation and Main t ;,nnce:
Cited: No indication of process control tests bring conducted
was nh­,rive;d during the inspection.
Rer,ponso: 7-1,;, nperator local shrnn;ed dorum^ nteti process

control settleability tests and field testing parameter
results during the previous and following months.
Copies of the operator log with these results and other
notations were mailed to DWQ ARO on 5-13-2010. 0
Aeration Basin:
Cited: Several diffuser drop lines were observed during the
inspection that were inoperable.
Response: The 8 air diffuser drops, from the air header, in
the aeration basin were repaired with 7 stainless steel
bands/covers to prevent air leaks. The dissolved
oxygen levels in the aeration basin after repairs
indicated optimal levels.
Sludge Disposal:
Cited: Documentation as to proper wasting and disposal of
residual sludge from the ! VIAI TP was not available
during the inspection.
Response: Wasting and pumping by commercial hauler (Able
Septic Tank Service was documented in the log book
on 3-17-10 for 1500 gallons and on 10-29-10 for 1500
gallons. Copies of the work orders, billing receipts and
log book were mailed the the DWQ ARO.
Flow Proportional Composite Sampling:
Cited: No documentation was provided at the time of the
inspection to indicate influent and effluent samples are
collected proportionaf to flow at a minimum of 100 ml
aliquot(s) during sampling.
Response: The ISCO 3230 bubbler flow measuring and
totalizing equipment was last calibrated on 4-27-2010
by I Thurman Horne, P.F. The ISCO 1580 composite
sampler & connection to the flow meter were also
tested. The sampler was verified to pull an aliquot of
sample every 1000 gallons. Both ISCO's were working
fine. Copies of the calibration record and engineer's
reportwere mailed to DWQ ARO.

III. Notification
A copy of the System Performance Anneal Report (SPAR) is available upon request from
the Town Clerk located at the Town of Hot Springs' Town Hall.
IV. Certification
A. Certified Operators in Responsible Charge:
Certified ORC: Randy A. Joseph Cert. # 15506 WW — If
Cert. # 26903 CS - I
Back-up ORC: Christopher M. Ladd Cert. # 10880 WW —
Cert. # 13877 CS - Ill
Cert. # 985834 PC - I
B. Statement by a responsible official certifying the report is accurate and complete:
I, Brian Reese, certify that this report is accurate and complete, to the best of
my knowledge.
Signature of responsible official and date of report:
name
0
date

e_
NCDETIRViLE
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
.Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
September 18, 2013
Mayor Brian Reese
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218
Hot Springs NC 28743-0218
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Hot Springs VWVTP
Permit No: NCO025836
Madison County
Dear. Mayor Reese:
Enclosed please find a copy of the compliance evaluation inspection conducted on
July 23, 2013. No violations of permit conditions or applicable regulations were observed
during this inspection.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Jeff Men el
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Randy A Joseph, ORC
Central Files
:Asheville Files
Water Quality Section=ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NOne Carolina
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone] `�utg//
Internet: www.ncwateraualitv.orq / V `Ly
G:\WQ\SWPWMadison\Wastewater\Municipal\Hot Springs WWTP 25836\25836 CEI 2013.doc

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Complianne InspPetann 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 L�j 2 1.91 31 NCO025836 Ill 121 13/07/23 117 181 CI 19I S I 20IU
Remarks
21111111111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 I 116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA--------Reserved-----
67 I 169 701 I 71 LI 72I N I 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)
Hot Springs WWTP
09:00 AM 13/07/23
10/10/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Bridge St
Hot Springs NC 28743
11:00 AM 13/07/23
15/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Ttles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Randy A Joseph/ORC/828-622-7550/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Randy A Joseph,PO Box 218 Hot Springs NC 287430218//828-622-7408/ Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(2) of Inspe tors) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jeff Menzel ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
7y
Signature of Manageraeat4Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3 NCO025836 I11 12I 13/07/23 117 18'^I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
According to the operator the starters on the blower motors are old and should be replaced soon.
The flow meter was calibrated on 6/6/13. The effluent weir plate is starting to rust out on the sides and will
need to be replaced soon. The facility should keep spare pump tubing on hand at all times.
No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO025836 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 07/23/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations 8c Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: According to the operator the starters on the blower motors are old and
should be replaced soon.
D-4
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
Diffused
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❑ ❑ ■ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
❑❑❑■
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Yes No NA NE
0❑❑❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■❑❑❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Page # 3

Permit: NC0025836
Inspection Date: 07/23/2013
Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/ of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: The flow meter was calibrated on 6/6/13. The effluent weir plate is starting
to rust out on the sides and will need to be replaced soon. The facility should keep
spare pump tubing on hand at all times.
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Page # 4

2011 System Performance:.Arinual. Repom is
` - `.. ' . -. - �:.-• .. -: •'. ., ... , : ��„'.,..,,,.c,-m,_,,,�,�,;r-rb,�i*�•v.w,� x..;• „r Vic,
(Submitted as require the NC General Assembly ouse Bi11,116Q;Clean Water Act of 1999.)
�Be
Reporting Period: January 112011 t D r 0 0� 1
1. General Information
MAR _5.2012.
.-..-Name.- of regulated entity: "Town of Hot spri89 s
a WATER QUALITY SECTION: - u
ReS OrlSlble person: Brian Reese May.�r ; n ASHEVILLE REGIOP�AL CJrF!Cc
..Mailing -address: - PO Box 218; Hot hSprin�9;
"
Town 'Hall location: 186 Bridge Street; Hot;Springs, NC'28743
Phone number: 828-622-7591, Town -of
Springs - Town Mall
Town Clerk Nancy Thomas
WWTP located at: off -River Drive, Hot SpringsLtj �� "
County: -Madison.."
MAR 2.201�-
DWQ Regional Office:- Asheville _ _ I
�dR'-4JATP- .
r'71i�i!'iC:3_%ism .',� H
Listing of applicable permits: VVQCs0086 Collection Systeri�C0025836* .
-A.'- Description of collection system and wastewater treatment system or process: -
WQCS0086 Collection System consists of:
4-inch force main and 4-,6-, arid.8-inch gravity sewer lines serving a population of'640.-
There are 4 pump stations.with signs -and emergency contact number. Three pump
stations are duplex and one is simplex.
Pump Stations (p/s):
1. Silver Mine Road P/S has two 2 HP Myers submersible grinder pumps. The p/s is
located in the flood plain. The control panel is located 20 ft above groundIevel
and -is accessed by a ladder. This p/s is about 2-years old and has telemetry -with an alltodialer that calls, the Police Department.
2. Red Bridge P/S, located on -North Andrews Street, has anew (March 2011) simplex,7
HP Zoeller Pump Company submersible grinder pump -with dual high water
alarms. The pump is'located in..a new $6,000,steef.structure. This,pump is
checked,7 days per week. '
3. South Spring Street P/S has two 5 HP Myers, submersible grinder pumps with dual
high.water alarms. This p/s is about 2 years old and has telemetry with .an

autodialer..that.calls the Police Department. -There is a new $38,000.100. KV11:,
Cummins Onan dies el.generator.with auto transfer switch.and600:gallon fuel tank
OA,Gregory Inc.;/ Gregory Oil is the -fuel vendor.
4. Cat Hole P/S, located'on North Spring Street; has:two '2` HP Fisherpump submersible
grinder pumps with dual high water. alarms.. :This, p/s is about 2 .years old and has
telemetry with an-autodialer.that calls the Police. Department.
Collection System mapping:
Map,of collection system by.Butler & Associates Gary.McGill- in 1981.,
Map -of collection.system by Land Of Sky Regional Council (most recent).:
Emergency Generators: There are .three generators, which are tested every2 months-.. .
and serviced;once;ayear.:,
1: New $38,000100 KW Cummins Onan,diesel generator -with. transfer switch
permanently., located at S. Spring Street pump"station with 600 gallon fuel tank
2: 15 KW Kubota diesel portable generator.
3.; 60 KW Cummins Onan diesel.portable-generator: '
A to C: Authorization to Construct the WWTP'was issued in 1986: .
B: - NCO025836 Wastewater Treatment Facilities"(WV1f fP) consists of a class II facility,
rated at 0.80 MGD and is an EIMCO. Process circular extended aeration package plant
consisting of: manuafbar rack; (communitor —out of service); -aeration basin with dual -
'15 HP motors & blowers providing. diffused air; 10 ft diameter circular clarifier with surface,
skimmer and drive unit; (no -aerobic digestor);12.5% sodium hypochlorite (CaptorO)
liquid feed drip chlorination; (no chlorine. contact chamber);.30% calcium thiosulfate liquid
feed drip feed chlorination; (chemical -tanks are enclosed in a covered -storage area);, -
v-notch weir; ISCO 3230 bubbler flow measuring &:totalizing equipment; and ISC01580
r
(flow proportional), composite sampler:
Flow data:
Annual Average Flow: 0.05 IVIGD (3 yea(average.-.2007-2011)
-Maximum, Daily flow: 0.125 MGD (during the past 3 years)
` Demonstration of. Future: DWQ letter sent in June 2002, indicating flows were
81.16% of current treatment capacity (0.0649 MGD).
WWTP Improvements in 2011:
Two new motors were purchased for blowers #1 and #2.
Sludge and Solids -Management:. .
Sludge is wasted 2-3 times per year by commercial haulers and taken to MSD's WWTP.

Sludge Wasting_ Dates: - 3-23-11 _ Mike's Tank Service -1500 gallons
.,� 6-.10-11 Mike's Septic =Tank'Servidd- 2500 gallons :
6-23-11 Mike's Septic Tank Service 2500 gallons
Solids Disposal: Bar screenings are dewatered, placed in plastic buckets and, carried, to
the Madison County landfill. „
11. System "Performance Annual Summary:
A. ,Descriptionof overall 12 month performance, noting highlights and deficiencies:
-Janua yc-December 2011: no permit limit or monitoring frequency .
violationsoccurred, with the exception of
June,14,2011.
By month, list of the number and type ,of any violations of permit'condition's;
= environmental regulations. or -environmental laws, including (but not limited
to}:
1; Permit LimitN olations (NOVs and Civil; Assessments)::
January December-2011- no other, violations: occurred,"with the
exception of June 14,, 2011.
June 14, 2011 NOV-2011-DV4011-0158 was issued from the DWQ`
ARO (see .D.. below).
2. Monitoriingand Reporting-Violations'.(NOVs and. Civil.Assessments)-(illegal)
bypass of treatment facilities*
January December 2011- no monitoring and reporting violations
occurred,
3. Sanitary Sewer.Overflows (SSOs)* (N_OVs and Civil Assessments)
*Note estimated total monthly volumes and locations of events- in.which . :. .
more than 1,000 gallons of waste reached surface waters. .
January - December 2011--'no SSOs or -violations occured, with the.
exception of -June 14, 2011(See M below).
C. Description of any known environmental impact of violations:
January - December 2011- none known
D. Description' of corrective measures -taken to address violations or deficiencies
January,- December 2011- no violations & none required,
with the exception of June-14, 2011.
June 14, 2011 Notice of Violation for the following cited permit
conditions:

r Cited: Discharge. Without. Valid Permit;` WWTP By, -Pass: 150,000 gallons; .
April 30- May-3;2011..
Response: Discharge occurred due to.#1 and #2 motor/blower-failures. Town of
Hot Springs purchased two new motors.
III: Notification
A copy of the System Performance Annual Report.(SPAR) is available. upon.request from
the Town Clerk located -at the Town of Hot Springs' Town Hall.
IV. Certification
A., Certified Operators in Responsible, Charge::.
Certified, ORC:: Raridy.A. Joseph Cert:. # 15506 WW -11.
Cert: ' # 26903 ` Back-up ORC: Christopher M. Ladd Cert. # 10880 WW-1.
Cert. # 13877 ..CS - III
Cert:' # 985834, PC -I
B. Statement by a responsible-official;certifying the report is accurate and:complete: ;
I, Brian.Reese,-cerW. that.this report is.accurate and complete,-'to,the-best of;
my knowledge..
Signature of responsible_official and date ofreport:.
nam date

�s
�r
2011 System Performance Annual Report
(Submitted as required by the NC General Assembly House Bill 1160 Clean Water Act o"
Reporting Period:
I. General information
• Name of regulated entity:
• Responsible contact:
mailing address:
January 1,
Town of Hi
Hot
Brian Rees
�i b11
MAR - 5 2012 i .-
Ir�gs rtousiagn�►uiaorrnWww
ASHCVILLE REGIONIAL OFFICE
P.O. Box 218; Hot Springs, N.C. 28743
phone numbers: 828-622-7591 Nancy Thomas, Town Clerk
fax: [phone] D F-� � V
I
email: MAR - 2 2012
facility located at:
county:
DWQ Regional Office:
Paint Rock Road (NCSR
northwest of Hot
Madison
Asheville
• List of applicable permit(s): WQCSDO533 Collection System
-:7 ,E R QUALITY
Nt C0A49620 Wastewater Treatment Facilities
• Description of collection system and wastewater treatment system or process:
WQCSDO553 Collection S sy tem:
The development consists of 41 connections: 40 (1-3 bedroom) HUD apartments
and 1 maintenance shop, serving a population of 85. There are - 2500 ft of 8-inch
pvc gravity sewers with 8 manholes. There are no pump stations. There are.
- 2000 ft of 4-inch pvc service lines.
NCO049620 Wastewater Treatment Facilfties:
0.01 MGD septic tank _ sand filter system consisting of: 5 precast 2000 gallon
septic tanks operated in series; 24 ft x 17 ft dosing tank with dual 5-inch siphon
bells and Bilco® aluminum double door floor vault access; 5 ft x 12 ft distribution
box; surface sand filter; four 4-inch pvc drilled laterals; tablet chlorinator; 4 ft x 8 ft
baffled chlorine contact chamber; and tablet dechlorinator.
Annual Average Flow: 3,000 gpd - French Broad Co-op water useage records

Sand Specifications: particle size 0.35-0.50 mm; uniform coefficiency < 3; dust
content < 0.5%
Sand Replacement: 2005 - total replacement in 2005 with FEMA funding, as a
result of flooding; 2010 - top 12 inches replaced April 2010 and disposed of
at TIDI Waste Systems.
Sand Disposal: TIDI Waste Systems; 415 Ryder Lane; Morristown, TN 37813-
2882 Phone: [phone]
Sludge Management: Commercial hauler (Able Septic or Chris Carter) to MSD's
WWTP.
A to C: Authorization to Construct issued 5-20-1982; Edward D. Seagle, P.E. —
Appalachian Engineering
II. System Performance Annual Summary:
A. Description of overall 12 month performance, noting highlights and
deficiencies:
January thru December 2011— in full compliance with permit conditions
B. By month, list of the number and type of any violations of permit conditions,
environmental regulations or environmental laws, including (but not limited
to):
1. Permit Limit Violations (Notice of Violations and Civil Assessments):
January thru December 2011— no violations or civil assessments
2. Monitoring and Reporting Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments)
(illegal) bypass of treatment facilities*
January thru December 2011— no violations or civil assessments or
bypasses of treatment works
3. Sanitary Sewer Overflows* (NOVs and Civil Assessments)
*Note estimated total monthly volumes and. locations of events in
which* more than 1,000 gallons of waste reached surface waters.
January thru December 2011— no overflows, violations or civil
assessments
C. Description of any known environmental impact of violations:
January thru December 2011— no violations
D. Description of corrective measures taken to address violations or deficiencies

January thru December 2011— none required
III. Notification
A copy of the System Performance Annual Report (SPAR) is available upon
request from the Town Clerk located at the Town of Hot Springs' Town Hall.
IV. Certification
A. Certified Operators in Responsible Charge:
Certified ORC: Randy Joseph Cert. # 15506
WW — II
Cert. # 26903
CS - I
Back-up ORC: Christopher M. Ladd Cert. # 10880
WW — I
Cert. # 13877
CS - Ill
Cert. # 985834
PC - I
`+B. Statement by a responsible official certifying the report is accurate and complete:
I, Brian Reese, certify that this report is accurate and complete, to the best of
my knowledge.
Signature of responsible official and date of report:
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- -- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
July 14, 2011
SIDNEY HARRISON
TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS
PO BOX 218
HOT SPRINGS NC 287430218
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Hot Springs WWTP
Permit Number: NCO025836
Case Number: DV-2011-0029
Madison County
Dear Mr. Harrison:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of _check number 10508 in the amount of $2,067.00 received from you
dated July 8, 2011. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility,.
and this case has been closed. Payment 'of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Bob Guerra at 919-807-6387.
ovonah Weeden
cc: Central Files
,�QW Q �Asheville-Re gional _Office-S,uperviso:
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
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
June 30, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 1680 0000 7514 7973 1
Mr. Sidney Harrison, Mayor
Town of Hot Springs
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743-0218
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO025836
Town of Hot Springs
Hot Springs WWTP
Case No. DV-2011-0029
Madison County
Dear Mr. Harrison:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$2,067.00 ($2,000.00 civil penalty + $67.00 enforcement costs) against the Town of Hot Springs.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the 5-Day
WWTP By -Pass report submitted by the Town of Hot Springs for Incident # 201101108. This
review has shown the subject facility to be in violation for the by-pass of 150,000 gallons of
untreated sewage from the WWTP under requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0025836. The
By -Pass violation which occurred April 30, 2011 through May 3, 2011, is summarized in
AttachmentA to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Hot Springs violated
the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO025836 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in
the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms,
conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against the Town of Hot Springs:
None Carolina
tura!!r�
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.orq

For 1 of the 1 violations of NPDES Permit No. NC0025836 for the
2 000.00 WWTP By -Pass of 150,000 gallons of untreated sewage to the
French Broad River.
$2,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
67.00 Enforcement Costs
$2,067.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the
attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification
for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)
occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative
hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please

prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civfpenalty should be
remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In
determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be
considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b)
was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damageresulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether. the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission. must be submitted
in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your,
evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal
of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions. (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that -you prepare a complete and thorough'statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission
of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that
you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should
be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North, Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with 'the Office. of Administrative
Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. You must -file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered'filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours.. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an
attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a
filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission: You should contact
the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details
of the filing process. The mailing address.and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of
Administrative Hearings are as follows: .

Office of Administrative�riearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of
the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
ee-rV�
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
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DWQ Central Files w/ attachments
Bob Guerra/ DWQ Point Source Branch w/ attachments
Randy Joseph/ ORC w/ attachments
S:'';5�4'P'•,R9adisoni4V ist.et� ater:�lunicipal'•t{ot Springs WWTP 253 36•.l:)V-2011-0029 lag-Pass.doc

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REOME' ST.
DWQ Case Number: DV-2011-0029 County: Madison
Assessed Party: Town of Hot Springs
Permit No.: NCO025836 Amount Assessed: $2,067.00.
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts "
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating- your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of -the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the -civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),-remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check:each -factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the,
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S: 14313-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document); .
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
_ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (1. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLLNA DEPARTM�N`f OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF MADISON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS 1
PERMIT NO. NCO025836 ) FILE NO. DV-2011-0029
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling JZQ67.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated June 30, 2011, the undersigned, desiring
to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the
above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The
undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Hot Springs
CASE NUMBER: DV-2011-0029
PERMIT: NCO025836 FACILITY: Hot Springs WWTP COUNTY: Madison REGION: Asheville
Other Violations
MONITORING VIOLATION
PENALTY REPORT AREA DESCRIPTION DATE VIOLATION TYPE
2,000.00 Pump Station VW TP By -Pass 04/30/11 Discharge without valid permit

Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
06/30/11
1
Owner: Town of Hot Springs
Facility: Hot Springs WWfP
Permit: NCO025836
Region: Asheville
County: Madison
Penalty
Remission Enf
EMC EMC OAH Collection
Has
Assessment Penalty
Enforcemen
Request Enf Conf Remission
Hearing Remission Remission Memo Sent
Pmt Case
Case Number MR Approved . Amount
t Costs
Damages Received Held Amount
Held Amount Amount to AGO Total Paid
Balance Due Plan Closed
LR-1990-0143 .03/21/90 $150
$.00
$.00 04/02/90 10/03/90 $.00
$.00 $150.00
$.00 No 11/06/90
DV-2011-0029 $2,000
$67.00
$2,067.00 No r
Total Cases: 2 Total Penalty Amount: $2,150
Total Enforcement Cost: $67.00
Sum of Total Paid: $150.00 Total Balance Due: $2,067.00
Sum of Total Case Penalties: $2,217.00
Total Penalties after remission(s): $2,217.00

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSE6--ENT (FILE)
Violator: Town of Hot Springs / NCO025836
( BY -Pass 4/30111-5/3/11 )
County: Madison
Case Number: DV-2011-0029
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
All sewage overflow violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may
not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation
150,000 gallons of untreated sewage flowed from the WWTP to the French Broad
River from April 30, 2011 to May 3, 2011.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air. quality;
All sewage overflow violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but
may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of a motor to have for back-up
and emergencies. The cost of maintenance for the equipment at the WWTP would
also be included.
6) Whether the violation was -committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been no civil penalty assessments in the twelve months prior to this
violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures..
$67.00.
IC11A
Date R e C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
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COPY
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
June 14, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 70101870 0003 0874 6741
Mayor Sidney Harrison
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218.
Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743-0218
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION / NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENFORCE
NOV-2011-DV-0168
Permit No. NCO025836
Town of Hot Springs.
Hot Springs WWTP
Madison County
Dear Mayor Harrison:
A review has been conducted of Hot Springs WWTP's self reported WWTP By -Pass 5-
Day Report submitted by the Town of Hot Springs. This review has shown the subject facility to
be in violation of the requirements found in your WWTP Permit NCO025836 and/or G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(1). ' The violation that occurred is summarized below.
Area.
Violation Date
Description
Violation Type
Wastewater Treatment Plant
04/30/2011 to
WWTP By -Pass
Discharge. Without
NOV-2011-DV-0168
05/03/2011
150,000 Gallons
Valid Permit
Incident # 201101108
(150,000 Gallons to the
French Broad River)
Please be advised that this Office is considering sending a recommendation for an
enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding this matter.
Please submit in writing to this office within ten (10) business days a detailed
account of the circumstances surrounding this By -Pass and'what actions are being taken to
address the cause of this By -Pass.
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NOnl li1C01111a
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.nowaterquality.org Qh / /l _/j / 7rv
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Mayor Sidney Harrison
June 14, 2011
Page Two
Include in your reply:
• Why was the Asheville Regional Office not notified when Blower # 1 went down?
• Detailed series of events surrounding the By -Pass,
• How the volume of the By -Pass was calculated,
• Whom did you notify and when? and
• A coov of the Press Release and Public Notice reauired per G.S., 143-
215.1 C(b).
Enclosed are the current forms to be used for reporting SSO's and By -Passes. In the
future, please use the correct forms when reporting.
You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the
recurrence of similar situations.
If you have any question regarding this policy please contact your Asheville
Regional Staff or Janet Cantwell at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Tyy
Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Region
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DWQ Central Files
PERCS Unit
Randy Joseph/ ORC
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Sewage Spill Response
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Incident Started: (Date/Time) 1Ajef-kenal i I
Incident Ended: (Date/TiMe) _5- 3 - ii L
(if spill Is ongoing, please notify Reolohak,office ipn a dally basis until spill canbe;
-stopped)
Source Of. Spill/bypaSS (check k one): __Sanitary Sewer —pump station WWTP
Level of treatment (check one): L_�None' 'Primary Treatment
Secondary,Treatment X_chlorination only
Estimated volume of spill/pass(check one)-._.,__G-500 901. _501-110op gal 2
—1 001 AOO gal
> 2,000 gal. -k estimate volume In nearest 1 000 gallon Increments C
Did spill/bypass reach surface waters? _Xyes ND (If Yes, please list the following)
Volume reaching surface waters?(Check one').,_0 1 -500, gal. _501-1 1000 gal. ._1,001-2,000gal
>.2,000 gal. - estimate volume IIn near t 1,000 gallon Increments
Name of surface water
Did spill/bypass- result- In..a fish kill Yes �NO?
ii-ted number fish k le0
If. Yes, what Is the esti.ma I d
Please orovide the following Information•
1. Location of spill/bypass:
2. Cause of spill/bypass:
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3. Did VOU have personnel available to perform Initial assessment �4 hours/day
(includinq weekends and holidays)?,
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5. Actio to en to contain spill, clean up waste, and/or remedi
6. were the equipment and/or parts nee
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7. If the spill/overflow occurred: at a. pump station or was the result of a pump
.Station failure, was the alarm System functional at the time of the spill?
_ Yes No. If the alarm system did not function, please explain 'why:
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S. Repairs made are: __X Permanent __.. Temporary
'Please describe what repairs were made. If the repairs are temporary, please.
indicate by what date a permanent repair will be completed and notify the
Regional Office within 7 days of the permanent repair:
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Signature
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Date
Oral report taken by: Deport taken: Date: Time: _
RWQ requested additional written report? Yes _ No
If yes, what additional information Is needed?
Asheville Retlional Office
NCDENR - DWQ, Section: Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
After houes, Weekends, or Holidays, call 1-SOO-858-0368

_ J 2010 Syste•
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(Submitted as required by the NC General Assembly House Bill 1160,I11axest�19,Qx- 2;r
%t9Reporting Period: January 1, 2010 to December 30,�0'1
I. General Information f.
'# - 9 2011 '
Name of regulated entity: Town of Hot Springs MAY
r' WATER QUALITY SECTION
Responsible person: Sidney Harrison, Mayor
;; ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Mailing address: PO Box 218; Hot Springs, N.C. 287�0- `Lf-.- oz
Town Hall location: 186 Bridge Street; Hot Springs, NC 28743
Phone number: 828-622-7591 Town of Hot Springs - Town Hall
WWTP located at:
County:
DWQ Regional Office:
Town Clerk - Nancy Thomas
off River Drive, Hot Springs
Madison
Asheville
MAY 0 5 2011
DENI4 `:1'FTEIEUfkLITY
POINT SOURCE 3F�ARICH
Listing of applicable permits: WQCS0086 Collection SysternkN�C0025��36�1A1nIVT
A. Description of collection system and wastewater treatment system or process:
WQCS0086 Collection System consists of:
4-inch force main and 4-,6-, and 8-inch gravity sewer lines serving a population of 640.
There are 4 pump stations with signs and emergency contact number. Three pump
stations are duplex and one is simplex.
Pump Stations (p/s):
1. Silver Mine Road P/S has two 2 HP Myers submersible grinder pumps. The p/s is
located in the flood plain. The control panel is located 20 ft above ground level
and is accessed by a ladder. This p/s is about 2 years old and has telemetry with
an autodialer that calls the Police Department.
2. Red Bridge P/S, located on North Andrews Street, has a new (March 2011) simplex 7
HP Zoeller Pump Company submersible grinder pump with dual high water
alarms. The pump is located in a new $6,000 steel structure. This pump is
checked 7 days per week.
3. South Spring Street P/S has two 5 HP Myers submersible grinder pumps with dual
high water alarms. This p/s is about 2 years old and has telemetry with an

autodialer that &dns the Police Department. There is �-!-,zw $38,000 100 KW
Cummins Onan diesel generator with auto transfer switch and 600 gallon fuel tank.
,OA Gregory Inc. / Gregory Oil is the fuel vendor..
4. Cat Hole P/S, located on North Spring Street, has two 2 HP Fisherpump submersible
grinder pumps with dual high water alarms. This p/s is about 2 years old and has
telemetry with an autodialer that calls the Police Department.
Collection System mapping:
Map of collection system by Butler & Associates - Gary McGill — in 1981.
Map of collection system by Land Of Sky Regional Council (most recent).
Emergency Generators: There are three generators, which are tested every 2 months
and serviced once a year.
1. New $38,000 100 KW Cummins Onan diesel generator with transfer switch
permanently located at S. Spring Street pump station with 600 gallon fuel tank.
2. 15 KW Kubota diesel portable generator.
3. 60 KW Cummins Onan diesel portable generator.
A to C: Authorization to Construct the WWTP was issued in 1986.
B. NCO025836 Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTP) consists of a class II facility
rated at 0.80 MGD and is an EIMCO Process circular extended aeration package plant
consisting of: manual bar rack; (communitor — out of service); aeration basin with dual
15 HP motors & blowers providing diffused air; 10 ft diameter circular clarifier with surface
skimmer and drive unit; (no aerobic digestor); 12.5% sodium hypochlorite (Captor@)
liquid feed drip chlorination; (no chlorine contact chamber); 30% calcium thiosulfate liquid
feed drip feed chlorination; (chemical tanks are enclosed -in a covered storage area);
v-notch weir; ISCO 3230 bubbler flow measuring & totalizing equipment; and ISCO 1580
(flow proportional) composite sampler.
Flow data: I I -
Annual Average Flow: 0.05 MGD (3 year average - 2007-2010)
Maximum Daily Flow: 0.125 MGD (during the past 3 years)
Demonstration of Future: DWQ letter sent in June 2002, indicating flows were
81.16% of current treatment capacity (0.0649 MGD).
WWTP Improvements in 2010:
The 8 air diffuser drops, from the air header, in the aeration basin were repaired with 7
stainless steel bands/covers to prevent air leaks.
Sludge and Solids Management:
Sludge is wasted 2-3 times per year by commercial haulers and taken to MSD's WWTP.

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Sludge Wasting Dates: 10-29-10 Able Septic Tank Service — 1500 gallons
3-17-10 Able Septic Tank Service — 1500 gallons
Solids Disposal: Bar screenings are dewatered, placed in plastic buckets and carried to
the Madison County landfill.
II. System Performance Annual Summary:
A. Description of overall 12 month performance, noting highlights and deficiencies:
January —December 2010; no permit limit or monitoring frequency
violations occurred
B. By month, list of the number and type of any violations of permit conditions,
environmental regulations or environmental laws, including (but not limited
to):
1. :Permit Limit Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments):
January — December 2010 — no other violations occurred, with the
exception of April 21, 2010.
April 21, 2010 - NOV-2010-PC-0541 was issued from the DWQ ARID
from an inspection conducted on 4-21-2010. Permit condition
issues were cited (see D. below).
2. Monitoring and Reporting Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments) (illegal)
bypass of treatment facilities*
January — December 2010 - no monitoring and reporting violations
occurred
3. Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)* (NOVs and Civil Assessments)
*Note estimated total monthly volumes and locations of events in which
more than 1,000 gallons of waste reached surface waters.
January December 2010 —no SSOs or violations ocurred
C. Description of any known environmental impact of violations:
January - DecembeP2010 — none known
D. Description of corrective measures taken to address violations or deficiencies
January — December 2010 — no violations & none required,
with the exception of April 21, 2010.
April 21., 2010 = DWQ Inspection issued a Notice of Violation for
the following cited permit conditions:

Operation and Maintenance:
Cited: No indication of process control tests being conducted
was observed during the inspection_
Response: The operator log showed documented process
control settleability tests and field testing parameter
results during the previous and following months.
Copies of the operator log with these results and other
notations were mailed to DWQ ARO on 5-13-2010.
Aeration Basin:
Cited: Several diffuser drop lines were observed during the
inspection that were inoperable.
Response: The 8 air diffuser drops, from the air header, in .
the aeration basin were repaired with 7 stainless steel
bands/covers to prevent air leaks. The dissolved
oxygen levels in the aeration basin after repairs
indicated optimal levels.
Sludge Disposal:
Cited: Documentation as to proper wasting and disposal of
residual sludge from the WWTP was not available
during the inspection.
Response: Wasting and pumping by commercial hauler (Able
Septic Tank Service was documented in the log book
on 3-17-10 for 1500 gallons and on 10-29-10 for 1500
gallons. Copies of the work orders, billing receipts and
log book were mailed the the DWQ ARO.
Flow Proportional Composite Sampling:
Cited: No documentation was provided at the time.of the
inspection to indicate influent and effluent samples are
collected proportional to flow at a minimum of 100 ml
aliquot(s) during sampling.
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Response: The ISCO 3230 bubbler flow measuring and
totalizing equipment was last calibrated on 4-27-2010
by J. Thurman Horne, P.E. The ISCO 1580 composite
sampler & connection to the flow meter were also
tested. The sampler was'verified to pull an aliquot of
sample every 1000 gallons. Both ISCO's were working
fine. Copies of the calibration record and engineer's
report we're mailed to DWQ ARO.

Field parameter sampling and analysis for total residual chlorine:
Cited: The ORC did not perform the analysis in accordance
with approved sample handling and analysis methods.
Response: Tissue wipes were purchased and are now being
utilized to analyze total residual chlorine.
III. Notification
A copy of the System Performance Annual Report (SPAR) is available upon request from
the Town Clerk located at the Town of Hot Springs' Town Hall.
IV. Certification
A. Certified Operators in Responsible Charge:
Certified ORC: Randy A. Joseph Cert. # 15506
WW — II
Cert. # 26903
CS -
Back-up ORC: Christopher M. Ladd Cert. # 10880
WW — I
Cert. # 13877
CS - III
Cert. # 985834
PC -
B. Statement by a responsible official certifying the report is accurate and complete:
I, Sidney Harrison, certify that this report is accurate and complete, to the best of
my knowledge.
Signature of responsible official and date of report:
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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
April 15, 2011
Sidney Harrison, Mayor
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743-0218
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Hot Springs WWTP
Permit No: NCO025836
Madison County -
Dear Mayor Harrison :
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report from the
inspection conducted on, April 1, 2011. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
NC0025836.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff should have any.questions, please call me at 828-296-4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Randy Joseph, ORC
Central files
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE _
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarohna
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 �%�latuPQ!!tJ
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO025836 Ill 121 11/04/01 117 181ol 19I SI 20I I
Remarks
211111111111111111IIII IIII IIII IIII III11111 IIIII1 J6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA--------Reserved ----
67I 1.0 169 70 13 I 711 I 721 N I 73 L U 74 761 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:55 AM 11/04/01
10/10/01
Hot Springs WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Bridge St
Hot Springs NC 28743
02:45 PM 11/04/01
15/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Randy A Joseph/ORC/828-622-7550/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Randy A Joseph,PO Box 218 Hot Springs NC 287430218//828-622-7408/ No
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/
Signature of Ma ment A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO025836 11 12I 11/04/01 117 18ICI
(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Town of Hot Springs WWTP
COLLECTION SYSTEM: WQCS0086
The collection system consists of 4-inch force main and 4-,6-, & 8-inch gravity sewer lines
serving a population of 640. There are 4 pump stations (P/S) with signs and emergency contact
number (Scott Ricker's cell phone). Three pump stations are duplex and one is simplex.
1. Silver Mine Road P/S has duplex 2 HP Myers submersible grinder pumps. The pump station is
located in the flood plain. The control panel is located 20 ft above ground level and
is accessed by a ladder. This pump station is about 2 years old and has telemetry with
an autodialer that calls the Police Department.
2. Red Bridge P/S, located on North Andrews Street, has a new (March 2011) simplex 7 HP
Zoeller Pump Company submersible grinder pump with dual high water alarms. The pump
is located in a new $6,000 steel structure. This pump is checked 7 days per week.
3. South Spring Street P/S has duplex 5 HP Myers submersible grinder pumps with dual high water
alarms. This pump station is about 2 years old and has telemetry with an autodialer
that calls the Police Department. There is a new $38,000 100 KW Cummins Onan diesel
generator with auto transfer switch and 600 gallon fuel tank. OA Gregory Inc. / Gregory
Oil is the fuel vendor (481 Rollins Road; Marshall, NC 28753-7271 - phone:[phone]).
4. Cat Hole P/S, located on North Spring Street, has duplex 2 HP Fisherpump submersible grinder
pumps with dual high water alarms. This pump station is about 2 years old and has
telemetry with an autodialer that calls the Police Department.
Map of collection system by Butler & Associates - Gary McGill — in 1981.
Map of collection system by Land Of Sky (most recent).
EMERGENCY GENERATORS:
There are three generators, which are tested every 2 months and serviced once a year.
1. New $38,000 100 KW Cummins Onan diesel Generator with transfer switch permanently located at
S. Spring Street pump station with 600 gallon fuel tank.
2. 15 KW Kubota diesel portable generator.
3. 60 KW Cummins Onan diesel portable generator.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WVVTP): NCO025836
A to C: Authorization to Construct was issued in 1986.
The WWTP consists of a class II facility rated at 0.80 MGD and is an EIMCO circular extended
aeration package plant consisting of:
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Permit: NCO025836 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
manual bar rack;
(communitor — out of service);
aeration basin with dual 15 HP motors & blowers providing diffused air;
10 ft diameter circular clarifier with surface skimmer and drive unit;
(no aerobic digestor);
12.5% sodium hypochlorite (Captor®) liquid feed drip chlorination;
(no chlorine contact chamber);
30% calcium thiosulfate liquid feed drip feed chlorination;
(chemical tanks are enclosed in a covered storage area);
v-notch weir;
ISCO 3230 bubbler flow measuring & totalizing equipment; and
ISCO 1580 (flow proportional) composite sampler.
TREATMENT.UNITS / PROCESS CONTROL TESTING DATA:
AERATION BASIN:
The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows:
Temperature = 13 degrees Celsius
pH = 6.6 units
Dissolved Oxygen = 3.0 mg/I
Settleable Solids = 800 ml/I = 80%
Tip: Using the settleability test, the return sludge pumping rate is usually set so
that the flow rate is approximately equal to the percentage volumes occupied by
the settleable solids from the aeration basin after settling for 30 minutes in a
settleometer. For example, a settleability of 30% would generally indicate a
recommended return sludge pumping rate of 30%.
Having the percent settleable solids (i.e. 30%) the same as the percent return
sludge pumping rate (i.e. 30%), allows for the solids balance in the plant to be
maintained. If the plant cannot handle that return sludge pumping rate, then
wasting is probably recommended, unless the sludge is too young.
CLARIFIER:
The outer wall of the clarifier is begining to show signs of corrosion and small leaks from the
activated sludge chamber into the clarifier weir trough. These leaks need to be sealed.
DISINFECTION AND DECHLORINATION:
Chemicals used: 12.5% sodium hypochlorite (Captor@) liquid feed drip chlorination and 3
30% calcium thiosulfate liquid feed drip dechlorination
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Permit: NCO025836 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Note: Use of two (free) tanks with purchase of chemicals from:
American Development Corporation of Tennessee, Inc.
Phone: [phone] & 888-542-8561 - www.adc-chem.com
PO Box 620; Fayetteville, TN 37334
821 William D Jones Blvd; Fayetteville, TN 37334-2760
Principal & customer contact: Mr. Mike Wetherington, CEO
Type of Business: Water Treatment Equipment, Service & Supplies, Water Analysis
Products and Services - offers water and wastewater treatment
chemicals.
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
The ISCO 3230 bubbler flow measuring and totalizing equipment was last calibrated on 4-27-2010
by J. Thurman Horne, P.E. The ISCO 1580 composite sampler & connection to the flow meter were
also tested. The sampler was verified to pull an aliquot of sample every 1000 gallons. Both
were ISCO's were working fine.
The flow meter is due for the next annual calibration by 4-27-2011.
FLOW DATA:
Annual Average Flow: 0.05 MGD (3 year average - 2007-2010)
Maximum Daily Flow: 0.125 MGD (during the past 3 years)
Demonstration of Future: DWQ letter sent in June 2002, indicating flows were 81.16% of current
treatment capacity (0.0649 MGD).
EFFLUENT:
The effluent data was as follows:
Dissolved Oxygen = 2.88 mg/I
pH = 7.0 standard units
Temperature = 12 degrees Celsius
Chlorine = < 15 ug/I
SLUDGE MANAGEMENT:
Sludge is wasted 2-3 times per year by commercial haulers (Able's & Mike's) and taken to MSD's
WWTP.
Sludge Wasting Dates:
3-23-11 Mikes' Septic Tank Service —1000 gallons
10-29-10 Able Septic Tank Service — 1500 gallons
3-17-10 Able Septic Tank Service— 1500 gallons
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Permit: NCO025836 Owner -Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Solids Disposal:
Bar screenings are dewatered, placed in plastic buckets and carried to the Madison
County landfill.
PERMIT / INSPECTION / LOG:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on
4-21-*2010 by Don Price and Jeff Menzel
The permit expires on 9-30-2015. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration.
A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. Please list the Mayor's name as the
permittee, instead of the ORC's name, on the next renewal application.
The daily operator log was present on -site and had'good notation of daily events, process
control. and field testing data.
OPERATOR INFORMATION:
Certified ORC: Randy A. Joseph - Cert. # 15506 - WW—II & Cert. # 26903 - CS-1
. Back-up ORC: Christopher M. Ladd - Cert. #_10880 - WW-1; Cert. # 13877 CS-Ill;'and
Cert. # 985834 PC -I
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY:
Mr. Randy Joseph, ORC, Mr. Scott Ricker assisted in the inspection. They appear to be operating
and maintaining the facility very well.
There are five other part-time employees who assist in maintaining the collection system,
both wastewater treatment plants (Hot Springs Housing Authority) and other related duties. . .
These part-time employees are paid by the Town and through the State of Franklin Services to
Senior Citizens' program and are as follows:
Larry Ricker — part-time
Roy Ricker — part-time — senior program
Claude Moore — part-time — senior program
George Rollins - part-time — senior program
Paul Sawyers — part-time — senior program
The effluent was very clear and appeared to be in compliance with permit limits.
Improvements in 2010:
The 8 air diffuser drops; from the air header, in the aeration basin were repaired with
7 stainless steel bands/covers to prevent air leaks. (One was dropped during
installation.) The equipment supplier was: HD Supply Waterworks; 1129 Sweeten Creek
Road, Asheville, NC 28803-1728 - phone:. 828-274=8282 - web: hdsupply.com.
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Permit: NCO025836 Owner - Facility:. Hot Springs WWfP
Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Operations & Maintenance
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ®
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Aeration Basins
Yes
No NA
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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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Permit: NC0025836 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs VWVTP
Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA NE
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
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Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Disinfection -Liquid
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Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ■
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Q ❑ ■ 0
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Permit: NC0025836 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Mayor
Sidney Harrison
Clerk
Nancy Thomas
May 13, 2010
-Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743
Ph one: 828 622 9591
Fax: [phone]
Roger Edwards, Supervisor
Surface Water Protection .
Asheville Regional Office
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Harold Ammons
SUBJECT: Response to Notice of Violation NOV:- 2010 - PC-0541
Dear Mr. Edwards -
Listed
Listed below are respgnses "to each compliance issue.
1) 'Process Control.
A daily log is maintained at WWTP. Daily issues are recorded such
as pH, temperature: chlorine residual., etc. Lab reports are filed in
the office. Sludge removal and flow meter calibration as well as
maintenance issues are recorded in the log. Enclosed are copies of a
few pages as a representative sample of the last month or so.
2) Diffuser Inoperable
The Board of Aldermen mandated as top priority for the
Maintenance Department to repair all oxygen diffuser lines as soon
as possible.
3) Sludge Disposal
Able Septic, of Asheville, NC has removed all sludge for the last
several, years. All work orders/ receipts are filed in the office as
well as noted in the log. Sludge is removed as needed. Thirty minute
settability tests are on going. Enclosed are copies of the work
order/ receipts. ;
4) Flow Meter/ Proportional Sampling
J. Thurman Horne, P>E., Horizon Engineering and Consulting, Inc.,

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report is enclosed.
5) Chlorine Sampling/ Analysis
Glass tissue wipes have been purchased and are being utilized as
requested.
We welcome any further suggestions and recommendations.
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Horizon Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
MEMORANDUM
To: Randy Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, N.C. 28743
Project: Town of Hot Springs
Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Meter and Sampler
From: J. Thurman Horne, P.E.
Date: April 29, 2J
Randy,
Attached is the calibration record data sheet from the calibration service visit earlier this week.
The meter was reading very well and only required the minor adjustment indicated on the
attached sheet.
I also reviewed your sampler and its' interconnection with the meter. The sampler is a very old
model ISCO 1580 composite sampler but is still working reasonably well. These were very
rugged samplers and although they are becoming scarce, I still find working units from time to
time. Yours has been reasonably well protected by being inside your little shed. This
significantly helps prolong the life of equipment by eliminating the effects of exposure to sun,
rain, snow, ice, etc.
The sampler is properly connected to the ISCO model 3230 meter. Although the connection
cable is very old and the outer insulation has fallen off in several places, the actual signal wires
and there individual insulations are still intact. I tested the unit and confirmed that the cable is
conveying the signal pulse from the meter to the sampler and the sampler is receiving the signal.
I also witnessed that, upon receiving the signal from the meter, the sampler responded properly
to pump an aliquot of sample. 4
I checked the programming of the meter and the sampler. The sampler is set to pull an aliquot of
sample each time it receives a signal pulse from the meter. The meter is set to send a signal pulse
to the sampler once every 1000 gallons of flow has, been recorded by the sampler. This is a
reasonable setting for your size of plant so you should be getting an adequate number of aliquots
that form a flow proportional composite sample.
Obviously, eventually, the sampler, cable, etc. will fail. Please let me know when this occurs or
whenever the Town would like to consider upgrading to newer equipment.

Horizon Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
2510 Walker Road
Mt. Pleasant, N.C. 28124
704-788-4455
Fax: [phone]
Flow Meter Calibration rData Sheet
Facility Name: Town of Hot Springs _ City: Hot Springs State: N.C.
Utility Name: Town of Hot Springs Primary Device (weir, etc.):
Flow Meter Manf.: ISCO Model: 3230 Serial No.
Type: X Bubbler: Ultrasonic: Other:
I. Primary Device: Comments:
A. Level L/-_�ves no
B. Free Flow yes no
C. Turbulence yes 1/no
D. Blockage yes L----n o
E. Surface
Buildup yes i/no
F. , Properly
Mounted es no
II. Meter:
A. Programmed correct L, es no
B. Calibration:
1. Calibrated with flow cut off yes I no
If yes, Level Before
Level After
F�jsume flow, compare measured level to meter reading.
Verify that readings agree yes no
2. If no, Flow Level Before 0, 36 2
Flow Level After O, ✓>S?1
C. Check if level to flow conversion for primary device is correct: t,-yes _ no
D. Check t ee f aow-*totalized correctly: �s no
Calibrated by:
P.E.
Date: D `' 27 l b
Time: Z',3 8 AM o M

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department -of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Sydney Harrison, Mayor
Town of Hot Springs
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, N.C. 28743
Dear Mayor Harrison:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
May 6, 2010
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-PC-0541
Compliance Sampling Inspection
Town of Hot Springs WWTP
Permit No. NCO025836
Madison County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted April 21,
2010. The Compliance Sampling Inspection was conducted by Jeff Menzel and Don Price of the
Asheville Regional Office. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCO025836
for the following:
Compliance issues found during the inspection are:
Inspection Area
Compliance Issue `
Operation and
No indication of Process Control being conducted was
Maintenance
observed during the inspection. Process Control monitoring is
required to insure compliant operation of the WWTP.
Aeration Basin
Several diffuser drop lines were observed during the inspection
that were inoperable. They'appeared to be clogged up and
failing. Adequate aeration is critical to the compliant operation`
of the WWTP.
Sludge- Disposal
Documentation as to proper wasting and disposal of residual
sludge from the WWTP was not available during the
inspection. Documentation of wasting and proper sludge
disposal is a requirement of NPDES permit NC0025836.
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 �gtur�«�
Internet: www.ncwateraualitv.or4�

Town of Hot Springs
NOV-2010-PC-0541
May 6, 2010
Page Two
Flow Proportional No documentation was provided at the time of the inspection to
Composite Sampling indicate Influent and Effluent samples are collected
proportional to flow at a minimum of 100 ml aliquot(s) during
sampling.
Field parameter During the inspection, ORC Mr. Randy Joseph, was requested
sampling and to analyze an effluent grab sample for residual chlorine. He
analysis -Residual conducted the analysis and "handled and wiped" the sample
Chlorine cuvette on his "shirt tail'. This is not in accordance with
approved sample handling and analysis.
Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observation and comments.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in
writing to this office within fifteen working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the
causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you
should have any questions, please do not hesitate to. contact Jeff Menzel or Don Price at
828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
0
Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Asheville Regional Office
Attachment
cc: Randy Joseph -Hot Springs WWTP ORC, w/ attachment
WQ Central Files w/ attachment
ARO fil&s Wattachment �`

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA n 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 FacType
1 2. 1 51 3I. NCO025836 111' 12I '10/04/21 117 18I GI 191 SI 20U
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Remarks
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA ----- Reserved- --
671 169 70 71 U 72 I N 1 73 LU 74 751 11 1 1 1 I 1 80
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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)
Hot Springs WWTP
11:00 AM 10/04/21
05/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Bridge St
Hot Springs NC 28743
12:00 AM 10/04/21
10/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Randy A Joseph/ORC/828-622-7550/
Name, Address of Responsible Officialrritle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Randy A Jos&ph,PO Box 218 Hot Springs NC 28743//828-622-7550/ 'No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Self -Monitoring Program
Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) ofInspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Don 'Price ,:;) �t"(^�� ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ /S/2p fC7
)
Jeff Menzel ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
S/G Z0A0
Roger C Edwards ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3) 11 12cy 18'
NC0025836 Il 10/04/21 I_I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional) ssheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Attention the Town of Hot Springs has made to the issues noted in the prior inspection dated April 22, 2009
are appreciated. For continued successful operations of the WWTP the Town of Hot Springs should
implement a preventative maintenance plan for identifying and addressing problem areas at the WWTP.
This plan should be written into a "working" SOP (standard operating procedure), and used to prevent the
WWTP from becoming non -compliant.
The diffuser drop lines from the air header in the aeration basin appeared to be failing in areas at the time of
the inspection. These drop lines are critical to the compliant operation of the WWTP. The Town of Hot
Springs should evaluate the integrity of the airlines and replace or repair as needed.
The permit renewal should be submitted 180 days prior to the expiration of the current permit.Prior to do so
constitutes a violation of terms and conditions of NPDES permit NC0025836. The Town of Hot Springs
needs to submit the proper owner name and mailing address so that all correspondence will be sent to the
appropriate place.
At.the time of the inspection a request for documentation for "sludge" wasting and disposal was made of the
ORC, Mr. Randy Joseph. He provided a "receipt" from a local septage hauler for one instance in 2009.
Based upon data from DMR's reviewed for period of August 2009 through December 2009, the average
Influent BOD = 68.7 mg/L; the average Effluent BOD = 4.2 mg/L. This is equivalent to an average removal
of 93.8%. Through BOD removal excess solids (sludge) is produced, but there is no indication from data
and information supplied as to how this excess sludge is wasted or disposed of. Documentation of wasting
and disposal is a requirement of NPDES permit NC0025836.
Sampling was done during this inspection; "Results of Sample(s) collected for BOD, TSS, NH3-N, and Fecal
Coliform during the inspection will follow, when received by the Lab staff'. Results of samples collected for
"field" analysis were as follows: Residual Chlorine= 87ug/L; Temp.=15.7 degrees Centrigrade; pH= 6.98
s.u.; and Dissloved Oxygen (DO)=2.75 mg/L.Other visual and olfactory observations of the effluent at the
time of inspection did not indicate any floating solids or foam, or offensive odors.
The following Violation(s) of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this
inspection: 1) Field parameter analysis for residual chlorine. Town of Hot Springs WWTP ORC, Mr. Randy
Joseph, was requested to conduct residual chlorine analysis of WWTP effluent at the time of the inspection.
Technique he used does not meet with acceptable sample handling (wiped sample cuvet on his shirt "tail"
prior to measurement) and analysis. 2) There was no written verification as to flow porportional sample
collection at the minimum aliquot(s) of 100 mi.
A written response is requested from the Town of Hot Springs addressing the permit renewal requirements
and owner/permittee designation, the sludge wasting and disposal documentation, and the current
techniques for field analysis, specifically Residual Chlorine.
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S
Permit: NCO025836 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/21/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Q ■ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Q ■ Q Q
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: General housekeeping has improved at this facility from the previous
inspection, but there is still areas that need attention. No records of Process Control
were referenced during the inspection,:and there is no indication by ORC, Mr. Randy
Joseph, that Process Control monitoring is being conducted.
n.,....:� Yes Nn NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: It is a regulatory requirement for permit renewal(s) to be submitted within
180 days of current permit expiration date. It is the Town's responsibility to submit the
proper owner(s) name and mailing address so that all correspondence will be sent to
the appropriate place.
0— e.... --- Yes Nn NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
❑
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
❑
■ ❑
❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
❑ ❑
❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
❑
❑ ❑
■
Is the unit in good condition?
❑
■ ❑
❑
Comment: Current screening consists of a bar "rack" rather than a screen. It still
allows debris to pass through and accumulate in the Aeration Basin.
Aeration Basins
Yes
No NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
❑
■ Q
Q
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
n
n ■
❑
Are the diffusers operational?
❑
■ 0.0
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C
Permit: NCO025836 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/21/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Comment: Several of the diffuser drop lines in the aeration basin are leaking and in
need or repair/replacement. Other parts of the diffuser drop line system appeared to be
stopped up and/or clogged, not allowing air to flow into the aeration basin. The "Aeration
Basin" is a critical component to the "compliance" of the WWTP. The Town needs to
address the aeration diffuser(s) as soon as possible to insure the WWTP can maintain
compliance with effluent limitation(s) and regulatory requirements.
Secondary Clarifier
res
No NA NC
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
❑
■ ❑ ❑
Are weirs level?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is scum removal adequate?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the drive unit operational?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
❑
❑ ❑ M.
Comment: The center well of the secondary clarifier appeared to have an
accumulation of "dried" sludge within its containment area.This is an indication the
center well is not washed .down and maintained on a regular basis. The center well
should be washed down and accumulated debris removed on a bi-weekly basis.
De -chlorination
res
No
NA N
Type of system ?
Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
❑
❑
❑ ■
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
❑
❑
■ ❑
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/
Permit: NCO025836 Owner- Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/21/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment: The ORC, Mr. Randy Joseph, did not produce documentation showing
samples were taken flow porportionally, and that the proper volume (at least 100 ml per
aliquot) was collected by the sampler. Also, there was no indication the samples were
perserved and stored as required by NPDES permit. Also, there is no indication that
staff uses a "bench sheet' for Field parameter analysis as required by the NCLC (North
Carolina Lab Certification) group.
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: Access and. right of way to the outfall should be maintained at all times.
Yes No NA NE
Page # 5
Permit: NCO025836 Owner- Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/21/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment: The ORC, Mr. Randy Joseph, did not produce documentation showing
samples were taken flow porportionally, and that the proper volume (at least 100 ml per
aliquot) was collected by the sampler. Also, there was no indication the samples were
perserved and stored as required by NPDES permit. Also, there is no indication that
staff uses a "bench sheet' for Field parameter analysis as required by the NCLC (North
Carolina Lab Certification) group.
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: Access and. right of way to the outfall should be maintained at all times.
Yes No NA NE
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
5437
Mr. Randy Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743
iNCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
September 2, 2009 `
_.Dee Freeman
Secretary
FSEPRFECE�VE - 4 2009
WATER QUALITY SECTION
AS'""" , E REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification (NC WW/GW LC)
Maintenance Inspection
Dear Mr. Joseph:
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on July 1, 2009 by Mr. Jason Smith. I apologize for the delay
in getting this report to you. Where finding(s) are cited in this report, a response is required. Within 30 days of
receipt, please supply this office with a written item for item description of how these finding(s) were corrected.
For certification maintenance, your laboratory must continue to carry out the requirements set forth in 15A
NCAC 2H .0800.
Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested from this office. Thank you for your
cooperation during the inspection. If You wish to obtain an electronic copy of this report by email or if you have
questions or need additional information please contact me at 828-296-4677.
Sincerely,
Gary Francies
Unit Supervisor
Laboratory Section
CC: Jason Smith
Asheville Regional Office
DENR DWQ Laboratory Section NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Cerlification Branch
1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623
Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road. Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-6445
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet www.dwglab.org
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LABORATORY NAME:
ADDRESS:
CERTIFICATE #:
DATE OF INSPECTION:
TYPE OF INSPECTION:
AUDITOR:
LOCAL PERSON CONTACTED:
I. INTRODUCTION:
Town of Hot Springs Main Plant
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743
5437
July 1, 2009
Field Maintenance
Jason Smith
Randy Joseph
This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for the
analysis of environmental samples.
ll. GENERAL COMMENTS:
The facility has all the equipment necessary to perform the analyses. The analyst operates and analyzes
samples for the Town of Hot Springs Main WWTP, Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP, Laurel
Elementary WWTP, and Madison Middle School WWTP.
111. FINDINGS REQUIREMENTS COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
-PH - Standard Methods, 20t" Edition, 4500 H+ B
Temperature - Standard Methods, 20t" Edition, 2550 B
Total Residual Chlorine - Standard Methods, 20" Edition, 4500 Cl G
A. Finding: The time of analysis is not documented.
Requirement: Data pertinent to each analysis must be maintained for five years. Certified Data must
consist of date collected, time collected, sample site, sample collector, and sample analysis time. The
field benchsheets must provide a space for the signature or initials of the analyst, and proper units of
measure for all analyses. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (g) (1).
PH - Standard Methods, 20t" Edition, 4500 H+ B
Total Residual Chlorine - Standard Methods, 20t" Edition, 4500 Cl G
B. Finding: When analyses are performed at multiple locations, the meters are not checked every four
hours and at the end of the day.
Requirement: If compliance samples are analyzed throughout the day, a post calibration check
(e.g. 7 S.U. buffer for pH or gel stand for Total Residual Chlorine) must be analyzed mid -day and at
the end of the run (i.e., roughly every four hours based on an. eight hour day). Ref: Technical
Assistance for Field Analysis of pH and Technical Assistance for Field Analysis of Total Residual
Chlorine.

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IV.
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#5437 Town of Hot Springs 'main Plant
pH - Standard Methods, 20th Edition, 4500 H+ B
Temperature - Standard Methods, 20th Edition, 2550 B
C. Finding: The temperature correction is not posted on the meter.
Requirement: Document any correction that applies on both the thermometer/meter and on a
separate sheet to be filed. Ref: Technical Assistance for Field Analysis of Temperature and
Technical Assistance for Field Analysis of pH.
pH - Standard Methods, 20th Edition, 4500 H+ B
D. Finding: The pH samples and calibration buffers do not have proper units of measurement (S.U.)
associated with the pH values.
Requirement: Data pertinent to each analysis must be maintained for five years. Certified Data must
consist of date collected, time collected, sample site, sample collector, and sample analysis time. The
field benchsheets must provide a space for the signature or initials of the analyst, and proper units of
measure for all analyses. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (g) (1).
E. Finding: Data values are reported to two decimal places (0.01 S.U.).
Requirement: A variance of ± 0.1 pH unit represents the limit of accuracy under normal conditions,
especially for measurement of water and poorly buffered solutions. For this reason, report pH values
to the nearest 0.1 pH unit. Ref: Standard Methods, 20th Edition, 4500 H+ B. (6).
Total Residual Chlorine - Standard Methods, 20" Edition, 4500 CI G
F. Finding: The time the meter calibration check is performed is not documented.
Requirement: A record of instrument calibration where applicable, must be filed in an orderly
manner so as to be readily available for inspection upon request. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (g) (2).
Requirement: The time the calibration check was performed must be documented whenever sample
analysis is performed. Ref: Technical Assistance for Field Analysis of Total Residual Chlorine.
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
the Town of Hot Springs Main WWTP (NPDES permit #NC0025836), Hot Springs Housing Authority
WWTP (NPDES permit #NC0049620), Laurel Elementary WWTP (NPDES permit #NC0034207), and
Madison Middle School WWTP (NPDES permit#NC0080659) for February, 2009. No transcription errors
were detected. The facility appears to be doing a good job of accurately transcribing data.
V. CONCLUSIONS:
Correcting the above -cited findings will help this lab to produce quality data and meet certification
requirements. The inspector would like to thank the staff for its assistance during the inspection and data
review process. Please respond to all findings.
Report prepared by: Jason Smith
Report reviewed by: Ramon L. Cook
Date: August 17, 2009
Date: August 28, 2009

CDEM
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
April 22, 2009
Mr. Johnny Norton, Mayor
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218
Hot Springs NC 28743
E i i-L C c�n 1(
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection
Hot Springs WWTP
Permit No: NCO025836
Madison County
Dear Mayor Norton:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection report conducted on
March 25, 2009. The wastewater plant was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0025836.
The condition of the plant grounds however is another matter. After looking at the past inspection
report conducted by Roy Davis on May 22, 2008, it appears that these issues are of a continuing
nature.
The following issues should be attended to as quickly as possible and the Regional office
notified as improvements are made:
(1) Mow within the fenced area and have the vines removed from the fence enclosing the plant.
(2) Remove all trash from the plant grounds and from within the building housing the blowers.
(3) Remove grease from the clarifier center well.
(4) Provide a shelter for the sodium hypochlorite and calcium thiosulfate drums.
(5) Maintain a path to the end of the effluent outfall.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
The Town's wastewater treatment plant represents a substantial investment and should be
treated as if the Town recognizes the plant's value. The Division of Water Quality may pursue
a Notice of Violation with a recommendation for (Enforcement Action for failure to provide
good housekeeping and preventive maintenance for the Town's wastewater facility. If you
or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Jeff Me zel
Environmental Specialist
cc: Randy A Joseph, ORC
DWQ Central Files
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolilla
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Madison\25836 Hot Springs WWTP Natimallly

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 1 N1 2 151 31 NCO025836 1 11 121 09/03/25 17 181 SI 191 SI 20I 1
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Remarks
21111111111111IIIILLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
671 169 70131 711 1 72I tv I 73 { � 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 80
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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)
Hot Springs WWTP
09:00 AM 09/03/25
05/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Bridge St
Hot Springs NC 28743
10:15 AM 09/03/25
10/09/30
Name(s) of Onsile Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Randy A Joseph,PO Box 218 Hot Springs NC 28743//828-622-7550/ ContactedNo
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
f Permit 1-0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program E4.1 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jeff Menzel ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO025836 I11 12I 09/03/25 117 18IS1
(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
This was a compliance sampling inspection. The results from the samples taken are as follows.
BOD 12mg/L
Fecal Coliform 39 CFU1100ml
TSS 6.2 mg/L
Some maintenance issues were observed during the inspection. The lines in the aeration basin appear to
be failing in spots; while this does not appear to be adversely affecting the facility's ability to treat
wastewater it may become an issue in the future if preventive maintenance is not done. The grounds need
to be kept in better shape, the grass needs to be mowed on a regular basis during the growing season. At
the time of inspection the screenings are being placed on the ground to dry. The facility should devise a
system that allows the screenings to dry off the ground and allows the water from these screenings to drain
back into the plant.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO025836 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/25/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit
Yes
No NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n n
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
n ❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions, for the permit?
❑
❑ 1B
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
®n
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
n ❑
n
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ U ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge t ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: General housekeeping at this facility needs to be improved. The
maintenance staff needs to routinely cut the grass.
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical n
Are the bars adequately screening debris? ❑ ❑ n
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition? ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: At the time of inspection the screenings are being placed on the ground to
dry. The facility should devise a system that allows the screenings to dry off the ground
and allows the water from these screenings to drain back into the plant.
w L.. .1G
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
❑
❑ ❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
n
n
I n
Are the diffusers operational?
0
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❑ ❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
n
❑ '❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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n
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Permit: NCO025836
Inspection Date: 03/25/2009
Owner - Facility: Hot Springs wwTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Is the DO level acceptable? n n n
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) n n n
Comment: It was observed that the airlines are not carrying air completely through the
system; this could be the result of blockage, air leaks, or deterioration of the lines. This
could eventually lead to oxygen problems within the system. The facility should make
efforts to correct this problem and document any further deterioration to the air system.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA N
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
R3
n
n n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
❑
f3
n n
Are weirs level?
®
n
n n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
12
❑
❑ n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
I
❑
n n
Is scum removal adequate?
n
n n
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
a,
n
❑ n
Is the drive unit operational?
n
n n
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
n
n n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
®
n
n n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
n
n
n im
Comment: The center well had some buildup sludge present; the operator stated that
this was the result of sludge being pumped out the day before.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
n
n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
❑
n
IA
n
Is the tubing clean?
Io
n
n
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
n
n
n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
f
n
n
n
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
n
n
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
®
n
n
n
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Permit: NCO025836
Inspection Date: 03/25/2009
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: The flow meter was calibrated March 2008 and is due for its annual
calibration as required by the permit.
Disinfection -Liquid
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
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: The chemical storage area should provide adequate cover for the
materials, which limits the amount of exposure to the elements.
Yes No NA NE
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
j William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
BFILE COPY North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mr. Johnny Norton, Mayor
Town of Hot Springs
Post Office 218
Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743
Dear Mr. Norton:
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality.
May 23, 2008
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Hot Springs
Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit Number NC0025836
Madison County
Attached is the report resulting from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Compliance...
Evaluation Inspection that I conducted at Hot Springs on May 22, 2008. The plant,has a
healthy activated sludge and was observed to be producing a very clear effluenf.`:The
condition of the plant grounds however is another matter.
The following issues should be attended to as quickly as possible-
(1) Mow within the fenced area and have the vines removed from the fence enclosing the
plant.
(2) Remove all trash from the plant grounds and from within the building housing the
blowers.
(3) Remove grease from the clarifier center well.
(4) Provide a shelter for the sodium hypochlorite and calcium thiosulfate drums.
(5) Maintain a path to the end of the effluent outfall.
Noe Carolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www..ncwaterquality.org FAX [phone]
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The Town's wastewater treatment plant represe'nts'a substantial investment and should be
treated as if the Town recognizes the plant's value. Please keep me informed as the above
listed items are dealt with.
Sincerely,
Roy. M. Davis
Environmental Engineer
Xc: Scott Ricker, Town of Hot Springs
Randy'Joseph, WWTPORC, Town of Hot Springs
Surface Water Protection Section�Cdhtral Files
GAWPDATA\DEMWQ\Madison\25836 Hot.Springs WWTP\CEI Cover Letter.08.doc

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO025836 111 121 08/05/22 117 181 CI 191 sl 20IJ 1
Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA ----- ---------------------- Reserved -------------- -------
67I 169 701 31 711 I 72I NI 73Lj_j 74 751 I I I I I I l 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:00 AM 08/05/22
05/11/01
Hot Springs WWTP
Exit Time/Date; , :.
:,Permit Expiration Date
Bridge St.,,
Hot Springs.NC 28743
10:00 AM 08`/05/22
10/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles (s)/Phon e and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data.: , ...
Name, Address of Responsible Offcialri•itle/Phone and Fax Number'
Contacted
Randy A Joseph,PO Box 218 Hot Springs NC 28743//828-622-7550/
No
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Section C: 'Areas Evaluated D.dring'Inspection' (Check only those areas evaluated)
Flow Measurement.; Operations &' Maintenance Facility Site Review Efflueneceiving Waters."
Other
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and. checklists as necessary.)!:'
(See ,attachment summary)
i
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Roy M Davis ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4659/
31
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I N00025836 I11 12I 08/05/22 1
17 18'_1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Plant is producing a very clear effluent.
Vegetation needs to be removed from plant grounds and fence, trash needs to be removed from plant
grounds and blower building.
Sodium hypochlorite and calcium thiosulfate drums need to be placed under shelter.
Grease needs to be removed from clarifier centerwell.
Path needs to be maintained to end of effluent pipe.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO025836 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/22/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment:: Screenings placed on.ground before removal to landfill. .
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type.of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators grid mixers operational?.
. ., Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment: ` 'Good looking activated'sludge, settles nicely, leaving a clear effluent.
Second ary.Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Permit: NCO025836 owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/22/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: Need to maintain path to end of effluent pipe.
Flow Measurement - Influent
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O�QF W ATFiSIpG Michael F. Easley, Governor
y William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
t— North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
... "Soleen H. Sullins, Director
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August 15, 2007 1U)
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Mr: Randy A. Joseph
ENAUG16 2007
Town of Hot Springs
P. O. Box 218 ALITY SECTION
EGIONAL OFFICE
Hot Springs, NC 28743
Subject: Reminder of Sewer Line Moratorium
Demonstration of Future Wastewater Treatment Capacities
NPDES Permit NCO025836
Town of Hot Springs WWTP
Madison County
Dear Mr. Joseph:
On June 10, 2002, the Town of Hot Springs was placed on sewer line moratorium pursuant to 15A
NCAC 2H .0223 (now codified as 15A NCAC 2T .0118) after analysis of flow data from calendar year
2001 showed the Town of Hot Springs's wastewater treatment plant to be operating at 81.16% of its
design capacity. The letter informing the Town of Hot Springs of the imposition of the moratorium also
explained in detail what would be required in order for the Town of Hot Springs to attain compliance
with the rule and to have the moratorium lifted. As of the date of this letter, those requirements have not
been met by the Town of Hot Springs and therefore, zhe moratorium remains in effect. The purpose of
this letter is to remind you of the sewer moratorium p ace on t is facility an w at is required under the
rule in order to have the moratorium lifted.
In order to attain compliance with the rule, you must. submit an approvable engineering evaluation of
future wastewater treatment, utilization, and disposal needs. This evaluation must outline specific plans
for system expansion and include the sources of funding for the expansion. If future expansion is not
proposed, a detailed justification must be made based on past growth records and future growth
projections and, as appropriate, shall include conservation plans or other specific measures to achieve
waste flow reductions.
To prevent delays in the processing of your future permit applications for sewer line extensions, please
submit a plan of action containing the information necessary to comply with the appropriate
demonstrations as described above to the following address:
DENR-DWQ
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
NNo `hCarolina
aturally
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterqualiLy.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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Mr. Randy A. Joseph
Town of Hot Springs WWTP Flow Moratorium
p. 2
Provision For Sewer Line Approvals While On Moratorium
Per the terms of NCAC 2T .0118 (3), the Director may, on a case by case basis, allow permits to be
issued to facilities exceeding the 80 percent loading rate if: 1) the additional flow will not cause the
facility to exceed its permitted hydraulic capacity, 2) the facility is in compliance with all other permit
limitations and requirements and 3) it is demonstrated that adequate progress is being made in
developing the required engineering evaluations or plans and specifications. Delegation for approval
and denial of such requests has been given to the Surface Water Quality Protection Supervisor for the
Asheville- Region. If you wish to ask for a waiver of the moratorium per this provision of the rule,
please send all required information in support of your request to the Asheville Regional Office.
Any plans and specifications for expansion should be submitted to the Construction Grants and Loans
Section.
- If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Surface Water Protection Section
staff of our Asheville Regional Office at [phone], or Bob Guerra of the Point Source Branch, at
[phone], extension 539.
Sincerely,
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Coleen H. Sullins
Attachment (15A NCAC 2T .0118)
cc: r e 't t - P ienal �}ffice
PERCS Unit
NPDES Files
Central Files

Michael F. Easley, Governor
�\ William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
i. North Carolina Departmer, vironment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
March 12, 2007
Mr. Randy A. Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Town of Hot Springs WWTP
Permit No: NCO025836
Madison County.
Dear Mr. Joseph:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on February 27, 2007. The facility appeared to be in
compliance with Permit # NC0025836. There are a couple of items which need attention:
(1) The bent skimmer bar in the clarifier needs repair; and (2) Please continue to maintain
the grass cutting and weed eating around the facility.
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, Ext.
4667.
Sincerely,
anet Can
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
WQ Central Files, w/ attachment
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service - 1 877 623-6748
NollhCarolina
Natura!!r,

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
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 l =Il 2 l 51 31 NCO025836 111 121 07/02/2.7 117 181 cl 191 GI 20) I
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Remarks
2111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111
Jill 1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---- —------- ----- ----Reserved------------------
67l l 69 70 U 711 I 721Pi 73I I 174 751 1 1 1 l l l l 80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Hot Springs SRr2'I2
02:15 PPS 07/02/27
05/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Bridge St
Hot Springs HC 28743
03:05 PM 07/02/2.7
3.0/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representafive(s)fTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
Randy A Josep':_/ORC/828-522-7550/
Name, Address, of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Randy A Jesepr,PO Box 218 Hai. Springs NC 2II73%/828-622-7550/ Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ■ 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)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cant:weli. ARO wQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ �q
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date .
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont. 1
3 11 12 17 181�I
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Randy Joseph/ORC assisted in the inspection of this facility.
The previous compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 11/30/05 by Jim Reid and Starr Silvis.
A review of the files indicates that the permit expires September 30, 2010.
The aeration basin process control data on the day of the inspection:
Dissolved Oxygen = 3 mg/l
Temperature = 11.5 degrees Celcius
The effluent data on the day of the inspection:
Temperature = 12.7 degrees Celcius
pH = 6.9 units
The log book was present on -site and had good records of daily events.
The effluent was clear.
Mr. Joseph is doing a good job of operating this facility.
The Town should consider upgrading the composite sampler to a refrigerated unit to avoid having to carry in
ice for sampling each time.
Please make repairs to the bent skimmer bar on the clarifier.
Please maintain the grass cutting/weed eating in a timely fashion due to safety, etc.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO025836 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/27/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
The skimmer bar is bent and needs repair.
Please monitor the grass cutting/weed eating in a timely fashion due to safety, etc.
Record Keeping
Are records kept'and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Page # 3

Permit: NCO025836 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWrP
Inspection Date: 02/27/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
❑
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Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
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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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
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Comment:
DO was measured at 3.0 mg/L.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately''/< of the sidewall depth)
❑
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Comment:
The skimmer bar is bent and needs repair.
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA
NE
Page # 4

Permit: NCO025836 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Dater 02/27/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
r ,
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:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment:
Last calibration was 3/13/06.
Yes No NA NE
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F \\NNA j �� �`F Michael F. Easley, Governor
i-
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 22, 2006
5437
Mr. Randy Joseph.
Town of Hot Springs Main Plant
PO Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 27743-
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
- Field Parameters Only
Dear Mr: Joseph:
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance, with the
provisions of NC GS 143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased, to renew
certification for your laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by
EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100,
.0200, .0300,-and 2N .0100 through .0800.
Enclosed. for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your
certification. Please review this -certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all
parameters required to properly meet your certification needs.
Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional
information.
Sincerely,
Pat Donnelly
Branch Manager
't� . ,;.. •ri s`Jz-,.. .,='rf'-`k,Q.- x!rFi.:1c1�4ti,
Enclosure
cc: Gary Francies
Asheville Regional Office z-
' D EC 2 9 2006
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFS,
�U Tina
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center - Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterguaiiri,.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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Certificate No. 5437
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800:
Field Parameter Only
TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS MAIN PLANT
Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for
compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations.
By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate.
This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures,
records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable.
This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2007
Pat Donnelly
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Attachment
10North Ca` Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certific'
` Certified Parameters Listing
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
b Name: Town of Hot Springs Main Plant Certificate Number: 5437
dress: PO Box 218 Effective Date: 01/01/2007
Hot Springs, NC 27743- Expiration Date: 12/31/2007
Date of Last Amendment:
above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 21-1.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below.
JRGANICS
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO025836
FACILITY NAME: Hot Springs WWTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Hot Springs
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD: 07-2018 (July 2018)
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Randy A Joseph
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Madison
ORC CERT NUMBER: 15506
STATUS: Processed
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO025836
FACILITY NAME: Hot Springs WWTP
OWNER NAME: Town of Hot Springs
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD: 07-2018 (July 2018)
COMPLIANCE STATUS: Compliant
PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Randy A Joseph
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Madison
ORC CERT NUMBER: 15506
STATUS: Processed
SUBMISSION DATE: 08/30/2018
08/30/2018
ORC/Certifier Signature: Randy Alan Joseph E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for improvements to be made as required by part II.E.6 of
the NPDES permit.
08/30/2018
Permittee/Submitter Signature:*** Randy Alan Joseph E-Mail:[e-mail] Phone #:[phone] Date
Permittee Address: Bridge St Hot Springs NC 28743 Permit Expiration Date: 09/30/2020
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the
system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
LAB NAME:
CERTIFIED LAB #:
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES:
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] or by visiting http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/forms.
FOOTNOTES
Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to be entered for all of the parameters on the DMR
for entire monitoring period.
** ORC on Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
*** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B
.0506(b)(2)(D).

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Return Receipt Requested
October 30, 2018
Sidney Harrison
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743-0218
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO025836
Town of Hot Springs
Hot Springs WWTP
Case No. LV-2018-0258
Madison County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $368.68 ($250.00 civil penalty
+ $118.68 enforcement costs) against Town of Hot Springs.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town, of Hot Springs for the month of July 2018. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0025836.
The violations, which occurred in July 2018, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Hot Springs violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO025836 and G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be
assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S.
143-215.1(a).
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North Carolina Department of Environmental' Quality I Division of Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G.
Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Town of Hot Springs:
$250.00 1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.l(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0025836, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean for Coliform, Fecal
MF, MFC Broth, 44.5 C
$250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$118.68 Enforcement Costs
$368.68 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282. I (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of. -
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the 'remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative.
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax:. [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
EDocuSigned by:
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7E617A38285B48C...
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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G:riWR\WQ\Nladison'.Ataste,vater-LiunicipaF.HotSp61 sWWTP25836%10181030_NC0025836_1V20180258.ttf

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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2018-0258 County: . Madison
Assessed Party: Town of Hot Springs
Permit No.: NC0025836 Amount Assessed: $368.68
Please use�this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies`(attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental. damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i. e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i. e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF MADISON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND .
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Town of Hot Springs )
Hot Springs WWTP )
PERMIT NO. NC0025836 ) CASE NO. LV-2018-0258
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $368.68 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated October 30, 2018, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

PrEnvelo
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ATTACHMENT A-
Town of Hot Springs
CASE NUMBER: .LV-2018-0258
PERMIT: NCO025836
REGION:
Asheville
FACILITY: Hot Springs WWTP
COUNTY:
Madison
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outi'all 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over
Violation Penalty
Date MonthNr Parameter
Frequency Measure Value
Value Limit
Type Amount
7/21/2018 7-2018 Coliform, Fecal MF,
Weekly k100m1 400
1,200 200.0
Weekly $250.00
MFC Broth, 44.5 C
Geometric
Mean
Exceeded

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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Town of Hot Springs
Facility Name: Hot Springs WWTP
Permit Number: NC0025836
County: Madison
Case Number: LV-2018-0258
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Weekly Geometric Average Fecal exceeded the permit limit by 200%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It
would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical
treatment.
The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of
analyzing them at a certified lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been no civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation. .
8) The cost.to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$118.68
DocuSigned by: \
10/31/2018 1per
7E617A38285848C...
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Mayor:
Troy Sidney Harrison
Clerk:
Nancy Thomas
Tax .Collector:
Clara ,Ramsey
October 5, 20 F8,
Town of Hot Springs.
P.O.. Box 21.8
Hot Springs, NC 28743,
Phone; .(828)6224591
'Fax: [phone] .
Mr. G. Landon Davidson,. P.G., Regional, Supervisor
North .Carolina Department of .Envm ironental Quality
Divisionof Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U:S., 70 Highway
Swannanoa, North Carolina 2877 ,
Dear Mr. Davidson:
Town Council_
Jeanne Gentry.
Vaughn.Barnett
Jimmy Moore
Re: NOV — 20l'8--LV-0683
NOV and IACP
Town of ,Hot; Springs;
Madison County, NC
The Town of Hot Springs received your letter dated September 26; 2.018 which was a
Notice of Violation in reference to the weekly geometric mean exceedance=for fecal MF
coliform at the Town's WWTP, NPDES permit # NC0025836. The permit requires
weekly sampling for fecal coliform utilizing a grab sample. We have discussed 'the
violation with the town's operator inxespons'ible charge (ORC) for the facility;.IVIr. Randy
Joseph.. Mr. Joseph reported that this type of violation is the first of'its .kind in severaj.
years at the facility and the only explanation is that there was an apparent malfunction of
the chlorination system on the day -the grab sample was taken. Results from: testing since
that specific sampling date have had results of Iess than 3 #1100ml. Therefore Mr. Joseph
believes the violation of -the parameter was a result -of a malfunction of the disinfection
system: =
The, town and the ORC both have,taken note of the requirement in the- permit,
Condition 6'in Section E which:you'highlighteda it : your letter. In the future should.there
.be any -violation of any of the permit limits the.ORC and/or the town will provide
notification to the NCDE.Q-DWQ Asheville regional office within24 hours of the -point
when -they become aware of the violation. and will immediately take another -effluent
sample fortesting, if deemed appropriate.
In accordanccwith Federal Law"and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this'institution is prohibited from discriminating based on
race, color, national'origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (dot all prohibited bases; apply
to all programs):.To file a complaint ordiscrimination,,write to:
LiSDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
office of the Assistant Scereta,ry_fo"r CiV-il Rights
1400, Independence Wenue, S.w., stop 9410
Washington, DC 20250-9410
or call toll free at..[phone],(English) or [phone] (TDD) or (866)377-8b42(English Federal-relay).or [phone] (Spanish
Federal Rclay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Given the fact that this. appears -to be an 'isol'ated incidents of violation of the permit
the town respectfully request consideration- as to not -imposing a civil penalty for the
,. subject violation. The town and ORC welcome any recommendations or assistance in the
continuedo:peratiori and compliance issues at the-WWTP-frt�m your sf iff.'
If there -are any.questions of :if°you.need additional information, please feel free,ao
give me a'call at [phone].
Sincere y,
{
Sidney Harriso Mayor'
Town of`Hot Springs
CC Janet Cantwell — Asheville' Regional Office
Randy -Joseph — WWTP ORC
Karen Kiehna — McGill Associates
M. Keith Webb— McGill Associates
An accordanceWith Federal Law and 'U.S: Department orAgriculture this institution is prohibited1rom discriminating based_6h
race, color, national origin; age, disability, rehgion, sea; famillal status, sex no1-bricntation, and-reprisah (Not all prohibited bfi,m,apply
to all programs), To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:
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Office oftite-Assistnnt Secretary for Civic Rights
1400`1hdependence Ayeaue S. V.,Stop2410
Washington, DC 20256-9410
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PO Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743-0218
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-LV-0683
Permit No. NCO025836
Hot Springs WWTP
Madison County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the July 2018 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 7/21/2018 400 1,200 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded
44.5 C (31616)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality i Division of Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

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If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice.
A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. 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.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Janet Cantwell of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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bases apply to all programs). To file a complain of discrimination, write ko:
USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1 Water Qualih, Regional Operations
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Asheville Regional Office
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410
Washington, DC 20250-9410
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Federal Relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Mayor:
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-MV-0005
Permit No. NCO025836
Hot Springs WVVfP
Madison County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the June 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Total (as N) - 6/30/2015 Semi-annually Frequency Violation
Concentration (C0600)
001 Effluent Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 6/30/2015 Semi-annually Frequency Violation
Concentration (C0665)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G,S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

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If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss. overall. compliance.please respond in writing within ten..(10) business. days after receipt of this Notice.. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the.10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. 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.,
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E. the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
Additionally and if you have not already done so, you may wish to consider registering to use the Division's new
e-DMR system for the completion and electronic submittal of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
For more information, please visit the eDMR Website at the following address:
http://portal.ncdenr.orq/web/wg/admin/bog/ipu/edmr.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, 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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PO Box 218
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-MV-0005
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Madison County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the June 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the'subject facility revealed the violation(s)
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A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue- Civil -Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not
more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), may be assessed against any person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

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review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
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violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. 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.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E. the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
Additionally and if you have not already done so, you may wish to consider registering to use the Division's new
e-DMR system for the completion and electronic submittal of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
For more information, please visit the eDMR Website at the following address:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Janet Cantwell of the
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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WATF9p Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
p Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
December 3, 2008
Mr. Johnny Norton, Mayor
Town of Hot Springs
Post Office Box 218
Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743
Subject: Permit No. WQ0033583
Town of Hot Springs
Three Pump Stations
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Madison County
Dear Mr. Norton:
In accordance with your application received on November 5, 2008 and supplemental
information received on November 11, 2008 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0033583,-dated
December 3, 2008 to the Town of Hot Springs for the construction and operation of the subject
wastewater collection system, extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter
shall be considered a part of this permit and is incorporated therein by reference. Please send Roy
Davis a copy of the "notice to proceed" issued to your contractor for this collection system extension.
Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater
collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any
individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee.
Be aware that issuance of this permit does not relieve the Town of Hot Springs of an
enforcement action for construction of the sewers included herein prior to the issuance of the permit to
do so.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does
not meet 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design
Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the
Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless
specifically mentioned herein.. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by
the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer named in the application. It shall be the Permittee's
responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules.
Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-
215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities,
and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer -to the licensing board.
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Internet www.ncwaterquality.org
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In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby
granted to the Town of Hot Springs to construct and operate approximately 24 linear feet of 8-inch
diameter gravity sewer; a 25—gallon per minute pump station (South Spring Street) with duplex pumps,
on -site audible and visual high water alarms, and a portable generator receptacle with telemetry; a
125—gallon per minute pump station (North Spring Street) with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual
high water alarms, and an onsite permanently installed emergency power generator with telemetry and
automatic transfer switch ; a 25—gallon per minute pump station (Silver Mine) with duplex pumps, on -
site audible and visual high water alarms, and a portable generator receptacle with telemetry ; as well
as approximately 531 linear feet of 4-inch diameter force main as part of the Town of Hot Spring's
wastewater collection system with the continued discharge of the collected wastewater into the Town of
Hot Springs wastewater treatment plant, pursuant to the application received on November 5, 2008 and
in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T.0305, the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted
February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting
of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Hot
Springs Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0025836) prior to being discharged into the
receiving stream.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Roy Davis at (828)
296-4500.
Sincerely,
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for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT" COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS
THREE PUMP STATIONS
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT WQ0033583
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC .0200; the Division of Water Quality's
(Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the
Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically
mentioned herein.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the .
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T
.0403:
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in
15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented.
d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e.
365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be
inspected at least once per week.
e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years.
h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by
North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C.
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Permit No W00033583, Town of Hot Springs Three Pump Stations Madison County, December 3, 2008
4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval_ of this request shall be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater
to the surface waters of the State.
6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a
copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed
Professional Engineer certifying that -the facilities have been installed in accordance with this
permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as
applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station
and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this project
is to be completed in phases -and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track
further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record
drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with
each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record
Drawings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting
Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life
of the wastewater collection facilities.
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T.; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-
215.6A through §143-215.6C.
9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
facilities.
10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that. may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands
under 15A NCAC 213.0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
11. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water quality staff member at the Asheville Regional
Office, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours
or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either
of the following:

Permit No W00033583 Town of Hot Springs, Three Pump Stations, Madison County. December 3. 2008
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line
blockage or breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters
without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as the
initial. verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be
reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or (919)
733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing
Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that
the problem does not recur. Per Condition 1(2), Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current
Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control.
Permit issued this the 3d day of December, 2008
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Colebn H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0033583

Permit No W00033583 Town of Hot Springs. Three Pump Stations Madison County, December 3 2008
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION - POST CONSTRUCTION
System Description: 24 linear feet of 8-inch diameter gravity sewer, a 25—gallon per minute pump
station (South Spring Street) with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, and a
portable generator receptacle with telemetry; a 125—gallon per minute pump station (North Spring
Street) with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, and an onsite permanently
installed emergency power generator with telemetry and automatic transfer switch; a 25—gallon per
minute pump station (Silver Mine) with duplex pumps, on -site audible and visual high water alarms, and
a portable generator receptacle with telemetry, and 531 linear feet of 4-inch diameter force main
Complete and submit this form to the Asheville regional office with the following:
© One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection
system extension
® supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable
generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump
stations permitted as part of this project
Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form: Permit
modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit regulations or
minimum design criteria.
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all
required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended
that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the above referenced__
project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance
of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria
adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of
Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
seal, signature, and date:
SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
ROGER C. EDWARDS
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
2090 US HIGHWAY 70
SWANNANOA, NC 28778
The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. Any wastewater flow
made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be
considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions.

In NOV _ 5 2008 ,D
C�- 3583
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
. R F I L E. C -TRACK APPLICATION
WATER QUALITY SECTION I (FTA 12/07_ver2. )
3HEVILLE REfo�r�r'-' R�AX-44Y—SEWERS, PUMP STATIONS, AND FORCE MAINS
(Pressure &• Vaduum sewer systems are not to be included as part of this application package)
INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate that you have included/addressed the following list of required application package items by
checking the space provided next to each applicable item. Failure to submit all required items will lead to your application
being returned as incomplete. Forms are available from the web site or by calling the Regional Office serving your county.
http://h2o.enr.state. nc. us/peres/Collection%20SystemsICollectionSystemApplications.html
®'.A. Application Form - Submit one original and one copy of the completed and appropriately executed application
form. The application should include a project narrative describing the final build -out design (i.e. system and/or
pump station to ultimately serve 500 homes, but flow foronly 100 homes being requested now). For modifications,
clearly explain the reason for the modification (i.e. adding another phase, changing line size/length, etc.). Only
include the modified information in this permit application - do not duplicate project information that has already
been included in the original permit.
Any changes to this form will result in the application being returned. The Division of Water Quality (Division) will
only accept application packages that have been fully completed with all applicable items addressed. You do not
need to submit detailed Dlans and specifications unless you respond NO to Item B03).
Separate applications should be made for non-contiauous sewer systems.
® B. Application Fee - Submit a check in the amount of $480 made payable to: North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). Checks shall be dated within 90 days of application submittal.
❑ C. Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity — If the application is being submitted in the name of a
privately -owned public utility, submit two copies of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)
which demonstrates that the public utility is authorized to hold the utility franchise for the area to be served by the
sewer extension. If a CPCN has not been issued, provide two copies of a letter from the North Carolina Utilities
Commission's Public Staff that states that an application for a franchise has been received, that the service area
is contiguous to an existing franchised area, and/or that franchise approval is expected. The project name in the
CPCN or letter must match that provided in Item A(2)a of this application.
❑ D. Operational Agreements — Submit one original and two copies of a properly executed operational agreement, as
per 15A NCAC 02T .0115, if the application is submitted by a private applicant and will be serving residential or
commercial lots (e.g., houses, condominiums, townhomes, outparcels, etc.) that will be sold to another entity. If
the applicant is a home or property owner's association, use Form HOA 02/03. If the applicant is a developer,
use Form DEV 02/03. EVEN IF THE PROJECT MAY BE TURNED OVER TO A MUNICIPALITY UPON
COMPLETION, FORM DEV 02/03 IS REQUIRED.
® E. Downstream Sewer, WWTF Capacity and Flow Tracking/Acceptance — FORM FTSE 10/07 (Flow
Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications) is required with every application. The applicant
(and owners of downstream sewers, pump stations and/or treatment facilities submitting FORM FTSE-10/07)
certifies that, to the best of their knowledge, the addition of the volume of wastewater to be permitted in this
project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving treatment plant, and that the flow from this project will
not cause capacity related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the
receiving wastewater treatment plant. Where the applicant is not the owner of the downstream sewer, submit two
copies of FORM FTSE 10/07 from the owner of the downstream sewer and owner of the WWTF, if different. The
flow acceptance indicated in FORM FTSE-10/07 must not expire prior to permit issuance and must be dated less
than one year prior to the application date. Submittal of this application and FORM FTSE-10/07 indicates that
owner has adequate capacity and will not violate G.S. 143-215,67(a). Intergovernmental agreements or other
contracts will not be accepted in lieu of project -specific FTSE 10/07.
® F Map — Submit an 8.5-inch by 11-inch COLOR copy of a USGS Topographic Map of sufficient scale to identify the
entire project area and the closest surface waters. Each map or maps must show the location of the sewer line
and pump stations and be of reproducible quality. Include a street level map showing the downstream connection
point, and the permit number for the downstream sewer, if known.
FTA 12/07_ver2

® 'G. , Stream Classifications — Watershed Classification Attachment (Form WACAS-12/07) If any portion of the
project boundary is within 100 feet of any surface water or wetlands, the Watershed Classification Attachment
must be completed.
❑ H Environmental Assessments — If this project is subject to an Environmental Assessment (EA) [15A NCAC
01C], this application cannot be used. Send the project application on the most current version of Form
PSFMGSA to the Design Management Unit, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633. Applications
cannot be accepted until a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
has been issued. A copy is to be submitted with that permit application.
❑ I. Flow Direction — Many wastewater treatment systems are entering into agreements for regionalization efforts
and emergency treatment capacity. Parts of the system are installed so that the wastewater flow can be directed
to more than one treatment facility. If this is the case with this project, please indicate in B(12) and give the permit
number of the second treatment facility.
® J. Certifications — Section C
The application must be certified by both the applicant and the design engineer who is a North Carolina
Registered Professional Engineer (PE). The applicant signature must match the signing official listed in Item
A(1 b). The PE should NOT certify the application if he/she is unfamiliar with 15A NCAC Chapter 2T, the Gravity
Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (most recent version) and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains (most recent version), as applicable to the project.
THE COMPLETED FTA 12/07 APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS AND $480 FEE, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE:
REGIONAL OFFICE
ADDRESS
COUNTIES SERVED
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee,
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
[phone]
Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk,
[phone] Fax
Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
Fayetteville Regional Office
225 Green Street Suite 714
Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke,
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5094
Montgomery, Moore, Robeson, Richmond,
[phone]
Sampson, Scotland
[phone] Fax
Mooresville Regional Office
610 E. Center Avenue
Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland,
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan,
[phone]
Stanly, Union
[phone] Fax
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center'
Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash,
[phone]
Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake,
[phone] Fax
Warren, Wilson
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven,
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde,
[phone]
Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank,
[phone] Fax
Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Hanover, Onslow, Pender
[phone]
[phone] Fax
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street
Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph,
[phone]
Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
[phone] Fax
For more information, please visit our web site at: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/peres/
or contact the Regional Office serving your county.
FTA 12/07—ver2

USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD! ( Application Number:
Q003358
(to be completed by DWQ)
1. Owner/Permittee:
la. Town of Hot Springs
Full Legal Name (company, municipality, HOA, utility, etc.)
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b. Johnny Norton, Mayor
Signing Official Name and Title (Please review 15A NCAC 2T .0106 (b) for authorized signing officials!)
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❑ Individual ❑ Federal ® Munici a�lity ❑ State/County ❑ Private Partnership ❑ Corporation ❑ Other (specify):
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2a. Wastewater Collection System Improvements 2b. Madison
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Brian L. Tripp, PE, DEE
Name and Affiliation of Someone Who Can Answer Questions About this Application
13b. 828-327-6911 3c. [e-mail]
IIII Phone Number E-mail
1. Project is ® New ❑ Modification (of an existing permit) If Modification, Permit No.:
�2. Owner is ® Public (skip to Item B(3)) ❑ Private (go to Item 2(a))
2a. If private, applicant will be: 2b. If sold, facilities owned by a (must choose one)
❑ Retaining Ownership (i.e. store, church, single office, etc.) or ❑ Public Utility (Instruction C)
❑ Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. -skip to Item B(3)) ❑ Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction D)
❑ Selling units (lots, townhomes, etc. - go to Item B(2b))
3. Town of Hot Springs
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Owner of Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Treating Wastewater From This Project
a. Hot Springs WWTP 1,4b. NCO025836
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of WWTF € WWTF Permit No.
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Receiving Sewer Size
❑Force Main ( Permit # of Downstream Sewer (Instruction E)
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6. —The origin of this wastewater is (check all that apply):
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® Residential Subdivision ❑ Retail (Stores, shopping centers) 100 .% Domestic/Commercial
❑ Apartments/Condominiums ❑ Institution % Industrial (attach
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7. Volume of wastewater to be allocated or permitted for this parti -ula Pi 1 ct: c i gallons'per day
Do not include future flows or previously permitted allocations
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® Pump Station, Outfall or Interceptor Line where flow will be permitted in subsequent permits that connect to this line
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❑ Flow has already been allocated in Permit No. ,.
® Rehabilitation or replacement of existing sewer with no new flowlexpected�(s e 15A NCAC 02T .0303 to determine if a
permit is required) Pj ,
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9. Provide the wastewater flow calculations used in determining the permitted flow in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0114 for
the value in Item B(7) AND/OR the design flow for line or pump station sizing if a reduced or zero flow is being requested in
Item B(7). Values other than that in 15A NCAC 2T .0114 (b) and (c) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use
data in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0114 (f).
N/A
10. Summary of Sewer Lines to be Permitted (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Size (inches)
Length (feet)
New Gravity or Additional
Force Main
8
24
Gravity
4
531
Force Main
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11. Summary of Pump Stations w/ associated Force Mains to be Permitted (attach additional sheets as necessary)
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Pump Station Location ID South Springs Street (self chosen - as shown on plans/map for reference)
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Design Flow Power Reliability Option
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(MGD) 1 -permanent generatorw/ATS; Force Main Size-
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Pump Station Location ID North Springs Street (self chosen - as shown on plans/map for reference)
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Force Main Length
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2 - portable generator w/MTS
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Pump Station Location ID Silver Mine (self chosen - as shown on plans/map for reference)
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Design Flow
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12. Will the wastewater flow in the proposed sewer lines or pump stations be able to be directed to another treatment facility?
❑ Yes ® No If Yes, permit number of 2"d treatment facility
(RO — if "yes" to 13,12 please contact the Central Office PERCS Unit)
13. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC Chapter 2T as
applicable?
® Yes ❑ No If No, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested. SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS
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PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
. FTA12/07—ver2

4. Have the following permits/certifications been submitted for approval for the system or project to be served?
Wetland/Stream Crossings - General Permit or 401 Certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
Stormwater?
❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
5. Does this project include any high priority lines, [see 15A NCAC 02T .0402 (2)] involve aerial lines, siphons, or interference
manholes)? These lines will be considered high priority and must be checked once every six months
eck if Yes: ❑ and provide details
1. Owner/Permittee's Certification: (Signature of Signing Official and Project Name)
1, Johnny Norton , attest that this application for Wastewater Collection System Improvements
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required
parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not
included, this application package is subject to being returned as incomplete. Note: In accordance with North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000
as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 olation.
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igning Offici Signature to
ENGINEERING DESIGN DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF THIS
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EAPPLICATION. THESE DOCUMENTS MUST INCLUDE PLAN AND PROFILE OF SEWERS, THEIR PROXIMITY!
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OTHER UTILITIES, DESIGN CALCULATIONS. ETC. REFER TO 15A NCAC 02T .0305
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i2. Professional Engineer's Certification: (Signature of Design Engineer and Project Name)
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Brian L. Tripp attest that this application for Wastewater Collection System Improvements has
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been reviewed by me and is accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations,
and all other supporting documentation to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge the i
proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations, Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria)
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I for Gravity Sewers adopted February 12, 1996, and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump
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Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 and the watershed classification in accordance with Division guidance.
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Although other professionals may have developed certain portions of this submittal package, inclusion of these materials
under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the
proposed design. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly
makes any false statement, representation, or certifrcatiori"in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor
which may include a fine not to exceed $10, 000 as'well as civibpierialt es\up to $25, 000 per violation.
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ra. Brian L. Tripp, PE, DEE
Professional Engineer Name22 N.
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2b. W.K. Dickson & Co. Inc.
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Engineering Firm
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Mailing Address
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FORM WSCAS-12/07 cos p�
WATERSHED CLASSIFICATION ATTACHMENT
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FOR SEWER SYSTEMS
Applicant Name
Project Name
Town of Hot Springs
Wastewater Collection System Improvements
Professional Engineer Name
Engineering Firm Name
Brian L. Tripp, PE, DEE
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc.
Location
ID
Name of Waterbody'
Countv
River
Basin
Waterbody Stream
Index No.
Waterbody
Classification
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t. P.S. P.s.Broad
Springs Creek
Madison
French
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South Spring
P.S.Broad
Springs Creek
Madison
French
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Silver Mine
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French Broad River
Madison
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' If unnamed, indicate "unnamed tributary to X', where X is the named waterbody to which the unnamed tributary joins.
I certify that as a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of
North Carolina that I have diligently followed the Division's instructions
for classifying waterbodies and that the above classifications are
inclusive of the stated project, complete and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
PE Seal, Signature and Date
*** END OF FORM WSCAS-12/07 ***
FORM: WSCAS-12/07 Page 1 of 1

OF WATER State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
CO T. Division of Water Quality
p Flow Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications
(FTSE—10/07)
Project Applicant Name: Town of Hot Springs
Project Name for which flow is being requested: Wastewater Collection System
Improvements
More than one FTSE-10107 may be required for a single project if the owner of the WWTP is not responsible for all
pump stations along the route of the proposed wastewater flow.
I. Complete this section only if you are the owner of the wastewater treatment plant.
a. WWTP Facility Name: Hot Springs WWTP
b. WWTP Facility Permit M NCO025836
c. WWTP facility's permitted flow
d. Estimated obligated flow not yet tributary to the WWTP
e. WWTP facility's actual avg. flow
f. Total flow for this specific request
g. Total actual and obligated flows to the facility
h. Percent of permitted flow used
All flows are in MGD
0.080
0
0.060
9
75%
II. Complete this section for each pump station you are responsible for along the route of this
proposed wastewater flow.
List pump stations located between the project connection point and the WWTP
Pump Station Name
N/A
Approx. Capacity, MGD
(Firm/Design)
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Approx. Current Avg.
III. Certification Statement:
I, JohM Norton , certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the addition of the
volume of wastewater to be permitted in this project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving
wastewater treatment facility and that the flow from this project is not anticipated to cause any capacity
related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the receiving
treatment plant under normal circumstances. This analysis has been performed in accordance with local
established policies and procedures using the best available data. This certification applies to those items
listed above in Sections I and II for which I am the responsible party. Signature of this form indicates
acceptance_of this wastewater, flow. . I

Re: Hot Springs - permits
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Subject: Re: Hot Springs - permits
From: Roy Davis <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:23:18 -0500
To: Brian Tripp <[e-mail]>
CC: Karen Kiehna <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
Brian: When I returned the application, I returned the entire application. In
addition to the map, what is missing from the current application is the design flow
for each pump station. Design flow determines whether portable emergency power
generators suffice. Roy Davis
Brian Tripp wrote:
Roy,
We received your message as well. When we received your previous letter, we did
not realize that there were additional deficiencies. We will be glad to
correct. And, we will be glad to send an additional map (i.e. there was one with
the original application that we assumed you kept and that is still valid for
the project). Thanks.
*/Brian L. Tripp, PE, DEE/*
*/Vice President/*
*W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc.*
*/Community Infrastructure Consultants/*
Phone - [phone]
Cell - [phone]
Fax - [phone]
Email - [e-mail]
www.wkdickson.com
*From:* Karen Kiehna (mailto:[e-mail]]
*Sent:* Friday, November 07, 2008 3:09 PM
*To:* Roy Davis
*Cc:* Brian Tripp
*Subject:* Hot Springs - permits
Roy, I got your voice mail and I am copying Brian Tripp so that he too will
check his voice mail. Brian and I will connect so that we can get this project
back on track. Karen
Karen A. Kiehna
1 of 2 11/10/2008 4:16 PM

Re: Hot Springs - permits
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Senior Planner, Housing
Land -of -Sky Regional Council
339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140
Asheville, NC 28806
828.251.6622 ext 137
828.251-6353 Fax
KarenClandofsky.org
www.landofsky.org
Roy Davis - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Roy Davis <Roy.Ddvis a,ncmail.net>
NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2 of 2 11/10/2008 4:16 PM

CERTIFIED MAIL
-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
,'Mr. Brian L.:Tripp, P.E.
W.K.- Dickson
401, 4th Street, SW
Suite 201
Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Dear Mr. Tripp:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
E6 L E COPY' William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
November 14, 2008
7007 1490 0004 0798 8831
Subject: Check Return
Town of Hot Springs
Madison County
Coleen H. Sullin' , Director
Division of Water Quality
Attached herewith is your check number 54592 in the amount of $480 made out to
NC DENR submitted by W.K. Dickson as a part of the Town of Hot Spring's Fast -Track
Applicatic0",seeking permission to construct sewer system improvements to serve the
Town. The Town's Application was accompanied by the proper, check making your check
unnecessary..
Sincerely,
Roy M. Davis
Environmental Engineer
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cc: Mr. Johnny Norton, Mayor, Town of Hot Springs
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Subject: RE: Hot Springs - permits
From: "Brian Tripp" <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:18:02 -0500
To: "Roy Davis" <[e-mail]>
CC: "Karen Kiehna" <[e-mail]>, "Ryan Hager" <[e-mail]>
Roy,
Just want to make sure we get you the material you need. Comments / questions are
as follows:
1. Permit application / flow - As you are aware, pg 4 of the application
includes information regarding PS flow. And, the application sent to you had the
flow rate but not the daily flow:
Daily flow is as follows:
- South Spring Street - (25 gpm x 60 mins/hr x 24 hrs/day x 1/1,000,000)/
2.5 (peaking factor) = 0.0144 MGD
- North Spring Street - (125 x 60 x 24 x 1/1,000,000)/2.5 = 0.072 MGD
Silver Mine -(25 x 60 x 24 x 1/1,000,000)/2.5 = 0.0144 MGD
We are aware of the fact that the Minimum Design Criteria for Pump Stations and
Force Mains as published by DENR does not include the requirements regarding
power reliability options and that wet.well storage will no longer be an
acceptable reliability option for pump stations. And, that stations over
15,000 gallons per day require a permanent generator and those under require a
portable generator receptacle. And, that all stations now require
telemetry/auto-dialer in addition to audible and visual alarms.
As you can see from the above, only the North Spring St requires a permanent
generator. And, the other two require at a minimum a portable generator and
appropriate receptacle.
Question for you - will the above suffice for the flow information? If not, can
we revise the applicable permit application page and submit to you?
2. Map - New color copies can be provided in duplicate as necessary from either
Karen or WKD.
3. Application (# of copies) - application requirement says one original and
one copy. If we submit another copy to you, will this suffice?
Brian L. Tripp, PE, DEE
Vice President
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc.
Community Infrastructure Consultants
Phone - [phone]
Cell - [phone]
Fax - [phone]
Email - [e-mail]
www.wkdickson.com
-----Original Message -----
From: Karen Kiehna [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 5:54 PM
To: Roy Davis; Brian Tripp
Subject:'RE: Hot Springs - permits
Roy and Brian, I have found my copy of the documents and I copied all
maps etc. I can drive this over to Roy in the morning. Karen
-----Original Message -----
From: Roy Davis [mailto:[e-mail]]
1 of 3 11/13/2008 11:35 AM

RE: Hot Springs - permits
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 1:23 PM
To: Brian Tripp
Cc: Karen Kiehna; [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Hot Springs - permits
Brian: When I returned the application, I returned the entire
application. In addition to the map, what is missing from the current
application is the design flow for each pump station. Design flow
determines whether portable emergency power generators suffice. Roy
Davis
Brian Tripp wrote:
> Roy,
> We received your message as well. When we received your previous
> letter, we did not realize that there were additional deficiencies.
> We will be glad to correct. And, we will be glad to send an
> additional map (i.e. there was one with the original application that
> we assumed you kept and that is still valid for the project). Thanks.
> */Brian L. Tripp, PE, DEE/*
> */Vice President/*
> *W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc.*
> */Community Infrastructure Consultants/*
> Phone - [phone]
> Cell - [phone]
> Fax - [phone]
>
> Email - [e-mail]_
> www.wkdickson.com
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* Karen Kiehna [mailto:[e-mail]]
> *Sent:* Friday, November 07, 2008 3:09 PM
> *To:* Roy' Davis
> *Cc:* Brian Tripp
> *Subject:* Hot Springs - permits
> Roy, I got your voice mail and I am copying Brian Tripp so that he
> too will check his voice mail. Brian and I will connect so that we
> can get this project back on track. Karen
> Karen A. Kiehna
> Senior Planner, Housing
2 of 3 11/13/2008 11:35 AM

RE: Hot Springs - permits
> Land -of -Sky Regional Council
> 339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140
>,Asheville, NC 28806
> 828.251.6622 ext 137
> 828.251-6353 Fax
> [e-mail]
> www.landofsky.org
Roy Davis - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville
Regional Office Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section 2090
U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
3 of 3 11/13/2008 11:35 AM

Re: town of Hot Springs
' Subject: Re: town of Hot Springs
From: Roy Davis <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:02:15 -0400
To: Karen Kiehna <[e-mail]>, Roy Davis <[e-mail]>
Karen: The Application was incomplete and was returned to the mayor in May of this
year. Regards, Roy Davis
Karen Kiehna wrote:
Roy, It has been brought to my attention that Hot Springs' permits were not
processed correctly. I have contacted the Engineer and will get with you ASAP.
Thanks, Karen Kiehna
Karen A. Kiehna
Senior Planner, Housing
Land -of -Sky Regional Council
339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140
Asheville, NC 28806
828.251.6622 ext 137
828.251-6353 Fax
[e-mail]
www.landofsky.orq
Roy Davis - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Roy Davis <Roy.DavisPncmail.net>
NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
1 of 1 10/28/2008 7:41 AM

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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Johnny Norton, Mayor
Town of Hot Springs
Post Office Box 218
Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743
Dear Mr. Norton:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
E �o�h Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
May 21, 2008
7002 0460 0001 ' 9899 7958
Subject: Fast -Track Application Return
Town of Hot Springs
Madison County
Attached herewith is the Fast -Track Sewer Application that you submitted seeking
permission to construct sewer system improvements to serve the Town of Hot Springs.
The application is being returned for the following reasons:
(1) The application was not accompanied by a check in the amount of $480 made out
to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
(2) Someone other than you. signed the application.
(3) Section'B=13 was not completed so I have noway of knowing whether.or"not the, .
system has been designed in accordance with our minimum -design criteria.
(4) The last -page -of the application was-not-original-but-rather--was-a. copy -of -a. -copy:- .- ..--..-.
Please submit at least one original version.
I look forward. to receiving a completed application.. Please do not hesitate to call meat:
828/296-4659_should-you wish to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
Roy M. Davis
Environmental Engineer
cc: Brian L. Tripp,. PE
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FAST- CIS APPLICATION
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(Pressure & Vacuum'se�ie 's'jlsfeins are.not to be. include as part of this application package)
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INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate that you have included/addressed the following list of'regbire&appfication package items by
checking the space provided next to each applicable item. Failure to submit all required items will lead to your application
being returned as incomplete. ' Forms are available from the web site or by calling the Regional Office serving your county:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc. us/peres/Collection%20Systems/CollectionSystemApplications.html
® A. Application Form - Submit one original and one. copy of the completed and appropriately executed application
form. The application should include a project narrative describing the final build -out design (i.e. system and/or
pump station to ultimately serve 500 homes, but flow for only 100 homes being requested now). For modifications,
clearly explain the reason for the modification (i.e. adding another phase, changing line size/length; etc.). Only
include the modified information in this permit application - do not duplicate project information that has already
been included in the original permit.
Any changes to this form will result in the application being returned. The Division of Water Quality (Division) will
only accept application packages that have been fully completed with all applicable items addressed. You do not
need to submit detailed plans and specifications unless you respond NO to Item B(13).
Separate applications should be made for non-contiguous sewer systems.
® B. Application Fee - Submit a check in the amount of $480 made payable to: North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). Checks shall be dated within 90 days of application submittal.
❑ C. Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity — If the application is being submitted in the name of a
privately -owned public utility, submit two copies of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)
which demonstrates that the public utility is authorized to hold the utility franchise for the area to be served by the
sewer extension. If a CPCN has not been issued, provide two copies of a letter from the North Carolina Utilities
Commission's Public Staff that states that an application for a franchise has been received, that the service area
is contiguous to an existing franchised area, and/or that franchise approval is expected. The project name in the
CPCN or letter must match that provided in Item A(2)a of this application.
❑ D. Operational Agreements — Submit one original and two copies of a properly executed operational agreement, as
per 15A NCAC 02T .0115, if the application is submitted by a private applicant and will be serving residential or
commercial lots (e.g., houses, condominiums, townhomes, outparcels, etc.) that will be sold to another entity. If
the applicant is a home or property owner's association, use Form HOA 02/03. If the applicant is a developer,
use Form DEV 02/03. EVEN IF THE PROJECT MAY BE TURNED OVER TO A MUNICIPALITY UPON
COMPLETION, FORM DEV 02/03 IS REQUIRED.
® E. Downstream Sewer, WWTF Capacity and Flow Tracking/Acceptance — FORM FTSE 10/07 (Flow
Tracking/Acceptance for Sewer Extension Permit Applications) is required with every application. The applicant
(and owners of downstream sewers, pump stations and/or treatment facilities submitting FORM FTSE-10/07)
certifies that, to the best of their knowledge, the addition of the volume of wastewater to be permitted in this
project has been evaluated along the route to the receiving treatment plant, and that the flow from this project will
not cause capacity related sanitary sewer overflows or overburden any downstream pump station en route to the
receiving wastewater treatment plant. Where the applicant is not the owner of the downstream sewer, submit two
copies of FORM FTSE 10/07 from the owner of the downstream sewer and owner of the WWTF, if different. The
flow acceptance indicated in FORM FTSE-10/07 must not expire prior to permit issuance and must be dated less
than one year prior to the application date. Submittal of this application and FORM, FTSE-10107 indicates that
owner has adequate capacity and will not violate G.S. 143-215.67(a). Intergovernmental agreements or other
contracts will not be accepted in lieu of project -specific FTSE 10/07.
® F Map — Submit an 8.5-inch by 11-inch COLOR copy of a USGS Topographic Map of sufficient scale to identify the
entire project area and the closest surface waters. Each map or maps must show the location of the sewer line
and pump stations and be of reproducible quality. Include a street level map showing the downstream connection
point, and the permit number for the downstream sewer, if known.

® G. Stream Classifications — Watershed Classification Attachment (Form WACAS-12/07) If any portion of the
project boundary is within 100 feet of any surface water or wetlands, the Watershed Classification Attachment
must be completed.
❑ H Environmental Assessments — If this project is subject to an Environmental Assessment (EA) [15A NCAC
01C], this application cannot be used. Send the project application on the most current version of Form
PSFMGSA to the Design Management Unit, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633. Applications
cannot be accepted until a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Environmental Impact Statement'(EIS)
has been issued. A copy is to be submitted with that permit application.
❑ I. Flow Direction — Many wastewater treatment systems are entering into agreements for regionalization efforts
and emergency treatment capacity. Parts of the system are installed so that the wastewater flow can be directed
to more than one treatment facility. If this is the case with this project, please indicate in B(12) and give the permit
number of the second treatment facility.
® J. Certifications — Section C
The application must be certified by both the applicant and the design engineer who is a North Carolina
Registered Professional Engineer (PE). The applicant signature must match the signing official listed in Item
A(lb). The PE should NOT certify the application if he/she is unfamiliar with 15A NCAC Chapter 2T, the Gravity
Sewer Minimum Design. Criteria (most recent version) and the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track
Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains (most recent version), as applicable to the project.
THE COMPLETED FTA 12/07 APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS AND $480 FEE, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE: -
REGIONAL OFFICE
ADDRESS
COUNTIES SERVED
Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70
Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee,
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
[phone]
Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk,
[phone] Fax
Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
Fayetteville Regional Office
225 Green Street Suite 714
Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke,
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5094
Montgomery, Moore, Robeson, Richmond,
[phone]
Sampson, Scotland
[phone] Fax
Mooresville Regional Office
610 E. Center Avenue
Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland,
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan,
[phone] -
Stanly, Union
[phone] Fax
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash,
[phone]
Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake,
[phone] Fax
Warren, Wilson
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven,
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde,
[phone]
Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank,
[phone] Fax
Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension -
Brunswick,:Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Hanover, OnSIOW, Pender
[phone]
[phone] Fax
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street
Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph,
[phone]
Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
[phone] Fax
For more information, please visit our web site at: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslperes/ .
or contact the Regional Office serving your county.

USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE FROM FIELD TO FIELD! Application Number:
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Town of Hot Springs
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Mark Snelson, Mayor
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❑ Leasing units (lots, townhomes, etc. - skip to Item B(3)) 1 ❑ Homeowner Assoc./Developer (Instruction D)
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the value in Item B(7) AND/OR the design flow for line or pump station sizing if a reduced or zero flow is being requested in
Item B(7). -.Values other than that in 15A NCAC 2T .0114 (b) and (c) must be supported with actual water or wastewater use
data in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0114 (f).
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13. Does the sewer system comply with the Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force
Mains (latest version), the Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria (latest version) and 15A NCAC Chapter 2T as
applicable?
❑ Yes ❑ No If No, please reference the pertinent minimum design criteria or regulation and indicate why a
variance is requested. SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CALCULATIONS
PERTINENT TO THE VARIANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION

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ENC-INEfrol ING OF-SiGH DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETEfa PRIOR TO SL1BMIT7AL OF THIS
'APPLICATION, THESE DOCUMENTS MIDST INCLUDE PLAN AND PROFILE OF SP-VVEC�S, THEIR PROXIMITY1 ITO OTHER UTILITIES, DEVON CALCULATIONS. ETC. i�'F'ER TO 15A f CAC 02T.03 ti5
. barofc� fanal rtgineer`s Cortlrlcalian: (Signeture of Design Engineer and Projmt mama)
fpiL. , attest that this application for. ifv'astedve$ar tea r:tinro sta to t i
! boerr revielwed by me and is accomte, uatnplate and Uan51,gf0nt SKIM the inkirmation lr6 the nrr9lt,aaring Plans, s, calculaudns,
and all other supp ailing documentagbri to the bast of nay knoi�iledv. If
urther alfast that to the beat of my trnrat�riedgQ the
Proposed design hes been prcapared is accordance rvltI7 the appitcabie regulations, Gravity Sower Minimum ne.sigr, Critcrlal
LU for Grawly See rs adoptad F'ebrupry.12, 1996, and th& ,biro inum Design Criteda for the Fast Track permiding of f'ramp
6laiicna Fsrid i'er Mains srkrptea Jurts 1, 2000 and the watershed clsssiticatlon in accordance writl, DIvis100 guldanm
raltl,oaagh c�tlit:rpratessirrtrats raay have davelaped cedaln!,Croons of this submitfal psClcage, inclusion Qf ft-Sfe rrrale lull
andor my slgnvium and seal signiFes that I have ravi®qqd this rr,atertat acid ltave;udged If to ba consistent vertu the prcar�ars ddslgn. Now.-inaccordance with NO Gmneraf Statutres 143-21S.SA and 143-21.."66, anyperaarr Kgib kn❑wlin-g4l
i makes aNY faise statement, eepresantalion, orcertlficayon irr any appiicatiun shall be gErlliy o{a Cbss 2 misdwieanor
4 Which may inotude a f/r: a nai to exceed 810, 070 ss rwei! as civif ponies tap to $2r,000 lrer violatlon.
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FORM WSCAS-12/07
WATERSHED CLASSIFICATION ATTACHMENT ? r
FOR SEWER SYSTEMS
Applicant Name
Project Name
Town of Hot Springs
Wastewater Collection System Improvements
Professional Engineer Name
Engineering Firm Name
Brian L. Tripp, PE, DEE
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc.
Location
ID
Name of Waterbody'
County
River
Basin
Waterbody Stream
Index No.
Waterbody
Classification
North Spring
St. P.S.Broad
Springs Creek
Madison
French
6-118-(27)
C
South Spring
St. P.S.
S rings Creek
p g
Madison
French
Broad
6-118-(27)
C
Silver Mine
P.S.
French Broad River
Madison
French
Broad
6-(54.5)
B
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' If unnamed, indicate "unnamed tributary to X", where X is the named waterbody to.which the unnamed tributary joins.
I certify that as a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of
North Carolina that l have diligently followed the Division's instructions
for classifying waterbodies and that the above classifications are
inclusive of the stated project, complete and -correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
PE Seal, Signature and Date
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FORM: WSCAS-12/07 Page 1 of 1

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" 0 Dcpartmcrit a€'Enviror ihie It and Nacural Resources
Division of Watcr° Quaclky
Flo-v Tracking/Acceptance for Server Exteasion Permit Applications
(F TSE - 10/07)
Project Applicant' ainae: TownofHatspiinas
Project N.-une for which .Clow is bei.ng roquested: Wg4 tewitr�~i C'��ilcctiari 5�stem
bnoravement
Hbre than one F'±SE-1010% Tngy he retpiredfior a single protect if the owner of rle kVR'7P is not responsible fur all
pfunp stations along the route of'the pmposcd waste,vater flow.'
1.. Comp,ctc this section only if you are the owner of the wastowalar treatment pltirit.
b. W-VITp Facilttjd Per i±!? t NC0025 836
All flows arc in MGD
C. `•1`,'w"11-:' facility"s permitted flow, 0.40
d. Estimated obligated flaw not yet tributary to the WWT'P
e. IArVJTP facility's arwal avg. flow' �._.r 0.060 -
f. Total flow for this specific request ^� G
g. `; otal :actual end obligated flows,to the facility
b. Pcmcnt of permitted i1ow used
11. Complete this scc-tion for each pump station you axe responsible for along the route of this
prcpo3r,d wastewater flow.
gist pump, stations located between the project corinection point and tho%tirVW7P
Pump Siation Nm-ne Approx. Capacity. MGD Approx. C.LM-ent Avg.
(Finn/Design) . -Daily Flow, N1C•L
l:[1.. Certification Statement:
11 -lumv Norton , certify that, to the best of my kmviedge, the addition ofthe
volume of wastuwau-r to b- permitted in this proicct has been evaluated along the rouse to the receiving
wcn..°.tt%w ter treatment thollity, and tliat tho Mow l~Ynm this project is not araicipated to cause any,capaeity
re?ateC sarittiry scwei'trvaflews or overburd,.-n any downstrea-m pump station en route to the receiving
�1ent plant lender no ?i-j l.circ,umstalnQcs. This analysis has bek7a rj!"rit,rmc.(I iri i$ Corilanoe, .with 1ocal .
e;,tabltshed palicios and procedure%using else best availablc.data. "Mds rxrdffoatit-,n appl':cs ro thove items
listed above in Sections I zind 1I f br vvhiei T ant the responsible party. signalurc or this lone" indi'LW'
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WASTEWATER COLLECTION
PROJECT
PROJECT DATE
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IMPROVEMENTS
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PROJECT NUMBERDDICKSON
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This rotor I Mall be aubnattesd to .appmpntttt� �DVVO Rebiional OfIICe within five days of the titztt' 1(novulitrd�ite ot.
th * t;ta eevlrer ovefflow ISMS )
o ty
Pettntt "umber: CMOs* if active, eatherwise uire WGICSPM
OvAier
Regina; . r 4
city: rn-1 �'_ County:
Source of $SO (aheak app)ipet5le) : 4� t Sanitary Sewer W Pump SMion 1 Urt Station
51 EC 10 toaatlon of tfiQ SSO (be C *Iste in dwr' ton from est reports er daaurneMation • i.e. Pump Station 5,
Manhole et WestaM & Drum Mmet, ebc.) :
Manho"
ia,tltiade (dagtreeBJmRutWaeror+d};
Imatle+it 3tartad Iut hn:mm AMIFM
. (rrrrt•OdyyyY)
DoWft
tstlrrtated volume of tlte•SSO: " gNlons
how OW VOWM6 was dotarmfned:
i
" ;W"ther Fondtftt nl ovang 550 t►v
tild t%QrnYeioh surwo waters? Yeas Nag unknown
�urfaae wale! ignkf:
LW IM SS0 ttebW1 in a Atrh•kili? ❑ Yeeo Non Unknown
SPECIFItw-'carussis) of the 350:
PART I
t.ongitude:;dogre®atminutel somnd):
Incident End Ch Time:
(mm-dd•yyyyi hh:mm AWPM
Duration (Round to nearest
Volurne reaching tttuface water% (gtatione): _
If yes, whet Is the e%timatad number offish stilled?- -, -
[J"Govers Natural Condition Q Grosse
It viiand ipliRr, um
an . C3 Pp Station FquipmantFallury
n Yandp%wtt 0 Debris in lines
D Roods
Power outage
Other (Pleaets explaln In Pant It)
[ . pipe Falturt (Weak)
244wur vsrbatl nati6a40111 (name of parson Contacted)
IV•w+c.- hl,:mm AM/PM)
M•+.-
un ["" i Etmmanav Niamt. bate (rnrn-dd-yyyyj: Time (
AnL rx.� ..--
ff an &Sb Is angafiV, please notify Re ocinsi Me On a dbi(y ISA:sIs until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S.143,215.1C(b), the responsibly party of a d1wh0tge of 1.000 gallons or more or untroated waVtawyler to eulfaw
Waters oheN issue a prtas nleawe wn'40-hours of fitt;t knowledge 10 oil print and ale ctronb news media providing genera!
COY4reQa in the opynty'IttApll TW tiisCltarU4 occurred. V tten 15,0t7o gallons orr► Wee of untroated wastewater enters aurfece
wagers, a public netloe efaatl be publahO within 10 days ttnp proof of pa"Catlon shall be provided to the Division within 30 days.
Royer to t1tSremirii$al walum for furdw detail.
The C7i,ect4r, Division of Water Quality, mel,y take enbvement action for 9906 that stet: tequiMd to bo ropartad to Oiviaion unless It
1) tit& discttarne was caused by savers nattxal tnndalions and there were no feasible altOMativas to the die e: or
2) tf10 discharge was exoep d&l, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the rwea-,j :ble oontral of the Permlttpe
andrW' owner, and 0* d%ct►erga could not hava b"n prevented by the exerclse of rwaeonrable control.
Part 11 mutt bo comploted to provide ae jusliftfion doim foreither of the above aituatiene, This information will be the basis
for this dbtennittallon of any enforoomtnt eei6n. Thercinrr ,'H la important to be ea complete as possible.
WHETHER OR NOT PART.II IS COMFLE ED A 810NATURE t$ REO IREt) AT THE ENO OF THIS FORM.
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Collection System Sanitary
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five
the sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
E C E E ]D
S�FP 2P"IOcRS-
Ove cw Reporting F rrn .
Permit Number ; ALCOM
r 36 (gCS#if active, otherwise use treatment plant NC/WQ#)
Facility:�C%(�� L
Owner: 0
Incident #
City: i v1 Region;
County: 5
Source of SSO (check applicable) : SanitarySewer ❑
Pump Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports orr�oeumentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall $ Bragg Street, etc,)
Latitude (degrees/mMute/second):
incident Started Dt: •rime. P c
(mm-dd•yyyy) hh:mm AMi
Estimated volume of the SSO; gallons
Long itude(degre os/minute/second)
incident End Dt, 4 f 3d Tme.
(rttm-dd•yyyy) hh:mm AM
Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour --.%�2 hr,-Z ��
Describe how the volume was determined:
Weathor conditions during SSO event; td Ir I, C, Cs,-,., rPo ,•,
Did SSO reach surface waters? P1Yes ❑No❑ Unknown
Surface wator name: 'e l�G h re��� c1� ; V -e
Did the SSO resuit'in a f h kill? ❑
Volume reaching surface waters (gallons):
is Yes ❑ No =Unknown If Yes what Is the tl
SPECIFIC c use(s) of the SSO:
,z Severe Natural Condition
ElInflow and Infiltratlon
El Vandalism
Immediate 24-hour verbal notification reported to:
�'DWQ ❑ Emergency Mgmt,
es mated number of fish killed?--
❑ Grease ❑ Roots
❑ Pump Station Equipment Failure ❑ Power outage
❑ Debris in line ❑ Other (Please cxplaln in Part II)
>° r©v, ez ccL
�P
Date (mm-dd-yyyy); c� 7 O-c time (hh:mm AMIPM):- 1 is�S
cr�.y
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.r., s 143-21e,a press
the responsible lewithin
party of a discharge of 1,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater to surface
waters shall issue a press release within 48-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverago in the county where the discharge occurrod, When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater onters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 1 D days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30 days.
Refer to the referenced statute for further detail,
of Water Qusllty may take enforcement action for SSOs tha
be
1) the discharge was caused by severe natural conditions and there were no feasible alternatives to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional; temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the Permlitee
andlor, owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by tho exercise of reasonable control.
Part 11 must be completed to provide a justification claim for oithor of the above situations. This Information will be the basis
for the determination of any enforcement action. Therefore, It Is Important to be as complete as possible.
WHETHER OIL NOT PART II IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE ENT] OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form October 9, 2000 `
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Form CS-SSO
Collection SYstem Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
PAIN I I
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN. PART I OF THIS FORM
AND INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTIONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECK(=D IN co
In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated ART I
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWQ REGIONAL OFFICE
UNLESS IT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM
Severe Natural. Condi on hurricane ornado etc.
Describe the "severe natural condition" in detall. °
How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation for the event?
Commants:
V1i
Grease
actions.
ins ecti,
I material
ULc. srloUlq De, available upon requeStj
When was the last time this specific lino (or wet well) was cleaned?
0
Do you have an enforceable grease ordinance that requires now or retrofit of grease traps/interceptors?
Have thoro boon recentrinspectlons and/or 8nforcement actions taken on nearby restaurants or other
nonresidontial grease contributors?
F.xplaln.
Havo there been other SSOs or blockages in this area that were also caused by grease?
When?
If yos, describe them:
Have cleaning and inspections ever been Increased at this location?
Explain.
CS-SSO Form October 9, 2003
❑YOGO No RNA ONE
❑YeSU No V6 ONE
No
No V 'NA LINE
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Have educational materials about gre been distributed In tho past?
When?
and to whom?
Explain?
If file SSO occurred at a pump station, when was tho wet well and
accumulation? pumps lest checked for grease
❑Ye_� NoONA11NE
Were the floats clean? I�
1—JYpa� No�?NA DNE
Comments;
Roots
Do you have An active root control program?
Describe
Havo cleaning and inspections ever been incroasod at this location because of roots?
Explain:
Whet corrective actions have been accomplished at the SSO location (and surrounding systarn if
associated with the SSO)?
What corrective actions aro planned at the SSO location to reduce root intrusion?
Has the line been smoke tostod or vidooed within the past year?
If Yes, when?
Comments:
Inflow and Infiltration
❑Ya� NoJ�6 QN}=
No
NE
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any permit that [] 1n ✓
addresses Ill? YasM Na A EN5
CS-SSO Form October 9, 2003
Page 3

Explain if Yes:
w
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I I related overflows at this spill iocetion
within the last year?
Has there been any flow studies to determine Ill problems In the collection system at the SED location? ❑Ye50 No A ONE
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within tho past yeah?
Yos1-J Na 16NA NE
If Yes, when and 'Indicate what actions am necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there Ill related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan?
E No A NE
If Yes, explain:
Have there been any grant or loan applications for III reduction projects? Y89L-J No WNA LNE
If Yes, explain; '
Do you suspect any major sources of Inflow or cross connections with storm sewers? ❑YesD No DNA ❑NE
-if Yes, explain:
Have all linos contacting surface waters in the S$a location and upstream been Inspected reconlly? ❑YX Ne IRNA FINE
If Yes,. explain;
What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future 1/1 related SSW at this location?
Comments:
f
Pump Station Equipment Failure (Documentation of testing records etc..
�t,-..i I.- ----.
What kind of notification/alarm systems are present?
Auto-dialeNtelematry (one-way communication) OYes
CS-SSO Form October9, 2003
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' Audible r-^��
I_..1Yos
Visual
0Yos
SCADA (two-way communication)
Yes
Emergency Contact Signage
nYes
Other
❑Yes
Describe the equipment that felled?
What kind of situations trigger an alarm condition at this station (Le. pump failure, power failure, high
water, etc.)?
Were notlficationfalarm systems oporable?
If no, explain:
If a pump failed, whan was the last maintenance and/or inspection performed?
No
What specifically was checkedfmalntalned?
If a valve failed, when was it last exercised?
Were all pumps set to alternate? ❑YZI-No RNA ONE
Did any pump show above normal nun times prior to and during the 880 event? E]Ye,Z No aA ONE
Were adequate spare parts on hand to fix the equipment (switch, fuse, valve, seal, otc.)? llYosQ No RNA ❑NE
Was a spare or portable pump immediately available? DYe.Z NoLg&EINE
If a float problem, when were the floats last tested? How?
If an auto -dialer or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
Commonts:
CS-SSO Form October 9, 2003
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Power outage (Documentation of testing records, etc.,
nrni�i,-ed of iltern_ti _ Should be
..emu �� a��Ci nauve nnvvAr Source 11 4n re nest.
What is your alternate power or pumping source?
uia n tunction properly?
Now LINE
Describe?
When was the alternate power or pumping source last tested under load?
If caused by a we2lther event, how much advance warning did you have and what actions wore taken to
pmpare for the event?
Comments:
Vandalism
Provide police report number:
Was the rite secured?
DYeZ1 No QNE
If Yoa hrnn7
Padlocked Control Panel
Have there beon.provious problems with vandalism at the SSO location?
It Yes, explain:
What security measures have been put in place to prevent similar occurrences in the future? DYesO No IJNF
Comments;
Debris in line (Rocks sticks rags and other items not allowed in the
collection System etc.
What type of debris has been found in the line?
How could It have gotten there?
Ara manholes in the area secure and intact?
No
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When Was the area a I st checked/cieyPod?
Have cleaning and Inspections ever been increased at this toc ition due to prevlous problems with debris?
Explain:
Are appropriate educational matoriais being developed and distributed to prevent future similar
occurrences?
Comments:
Okher Pictures' and a olica Mort should be available u on re nest.
Describe:
Ware adequate equipmont and resources available to fix the problem?
If Yos, explain:
If the problem could not be immediately rapaired, what actions were taken to lessen the Impact of the
SSO?
Comments:
For DWQ Use only:
DWQ Requested an Additional Written Report:
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needod:
Comments:
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Date: 9, 'g © /
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Telephone Number:
Any additional information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledgeof the SSO with reference to the Incident number (the Incident number is only generntoo when electronic entry of this form
is completed, if used),
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Sewage Spill Response Evaluation:
Permittee��cvnoof.e S Permit N�rrt�l�er Ccounty
Incident. Started: (Date/Time) _ 1( �- /7-0
Incident Ended: (Date/Time)
(If spill is ongoing, please notify Regional Office on a daily basis until spill can be stopped)
Source of spill/bypass (check one): Sanitary Sewer Pump Station .AWWTP
Level of treatment (check one): lone ,Primary Treatment
Secondary Treatment Chlorination only
_ __Estirrnatet9 volume -of spill/pass(check-one)*T0-S00 gal. 501-1000 gal--1�001-2;000 dal
> 2,000 gal. - estimate volume in nearest 1,000 Mallon increments
Did spill/bypass reach surface waters? -XYes _No (If Yes, please Iist the following)
Volume eaching surface waters?(Check one):_O-S00 gal. _501.1,000 gal. _1,001-2,060gal
X> 2,000 gal. - estimate..volume In nearest 11000 gallon Increments -
Name of surface water "- T r e v,_�
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Did s ilVb ass�result'Iri��a.�fi` h�=� jC �
If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish Illed7 --- - -
Please provide the following Information•
1. Location of spit
2. Cause of spill/bypass:
3. Did you have personnel available to perform Initial assessment 24 hours/day
(including weekends and holidays)?
Yes No
4. How long did it take to make an Initial assessment of the spill/overflow after first
knowledge? _3 ko u. `�ulinute$. 1 S v.� ; \ <
How long did It take to getta repair crew_onsite7 -f- t vqS-Minutes � `e at
Please.explain'..the tlnie�,taken to=retake initial assessment: rP �, o v r�
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14 S. Action taken to contain spill, clean up waste and/or remediate the site:
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6. Were the equipment and/or parts needed to make repairs readily available?
. ( Yes _No. If no, please explain. why:.
7_ if the spill/overflow occurred: at a. pump station or was the result of a pump
station failure, was the alarm system functional at the time of the spill?
Yes No. If the alarm system did not function, please explain +iI/Ny:
S. Repairs made are: -X Permanent ____ Temporary
Please .describe what repairs were made. If the repairs are temporary, please
indicate by what date a permanent repair will be completed and notify the
Regional Office within 7 days of the permanent repair:
Other agencies notified:
Person reporting
For-DWO Use -Only:
Spill/bypass: c Phone Number; 2 - SSo
Date
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Oral report taken by: Report. taken: Date: - Time:
DWO requested additional written report? _ Yes _ No
if yes, what additional information is needed?
Asheville Regi.o.nal office
NCDENR - DWQ section: Phone: [phone] FaX:'828/251-6452
After hours, Weekends, or Holidays, call 1-800-858-0368

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