NC0049620_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 12/29/2020

Facility information
NPDES permit #:
Facility name:
WWTP class:
NCO049620 Madison County
Town of Hot Springs
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
I (STSF)
WWTP type: 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 / water bills used to report flows
Collection System: WQCSDO563
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 — 2000 ft of 4-inch
pvc service lines.
Sand Specifications: 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 ofat TIDI Waste Systems.
Sand Disposal: TIDI Waste Systems; 415 Ryder Lane; Morristown,
TN 37813-2882 - Phone: (423) 581 Z655
www.tidiwaste.com

Siphon bells: Dual 5-inch siphon bells were pressure washed
and repaired in 2008.
Sludge Management: Commercial hauler (Able Septic or Chris Carter)
to MSD's WWTP. The septic tanks were pumped
and pressure washed in 2008 to work on the
siphon bells.
A to C:
WWTP location:
Responsible official:
Responsible " 's title:
Mailing address:
Phone numbers
828-622-7591
828-622-7408
828-593-7201
828-622-7550
828-622- 9514
Operator information
Certified ORC:
Back-up ORC:
Authorization to Construct issued 5-20-1982 -
Edward D. Seagle, P.E. - Appalachian Engineering
Paint Rock Road (NCSR 1304); northwest of Hot
Springs
Sidney Harrison
Mayor
Town of Hot Springs
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, N.C. 28743
Town of Hot Springs Town Hall — Nancy Thomas
Fax(townofhotsprings(cDverison.net) Town Clerk
Randy Joseph (email: [e-mail])
" - h: 129 Frisbee Street; Hot Springs 28743
"-cell
Randy A. Joseph
Christopher M. Ladd
Permit information
Date issued: 11-1-2010
Expiration date: 9-30-2015
Cert. # 15506
WW — II
Cert. # 26903
CS.- I
Cert. # 10880
WW —
Cert. # 13877
CS - III
Cert. # 985834
PC - I

Stream information
Stream: -
River basin
Sub -basin:
Hydrologic Unit Code:
Quad:
Grid:
Stream classification:
Drainage area sq mi:
Instream Waste Conc.:
Average stream flow:
Summer 7910 cfs:
Winter 7Q10 cfs:
30Q2 cfs:
Other information
Directions:
French Broad River
French Broad River
04-03-04
06010105
Hot Springs, NC
D7NE
B
1563
0.0026%
2612 cfs
598.
733
1002
From the intersection of US Hwys 25 & 70 and
NCSR 1304 (Paint Rock Road), travel north on
NCSR 1304 — .1.6 miles. The site is located -on the
left between the road and the French Broad River.

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QUALITY SECTION
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ASHEVILI_E >;-GIOf�AL
September 27, 2010 `
Mr. Randy Johnsen 3osepti
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218
Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
NCO049620
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Madison County
Dear -Mr. Johnson:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the
attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007
(or as subsequently amended).
This final permit contains no changes from the Draft permit mailed to you on August 4, 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 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and
binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation
and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other
Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob
Guerra at telephone number [phone] or email at (bob.guerra(@ncdenr.gov).
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO049620
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Permit NCO049620
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 provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Town of Hot Springs
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
-Hot Springs -Housing Authority VWUTP
NCSR 1304
Northwest of 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, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2015.
Signed this day September 27, 2010.
eo�leen H. Sullins, Director
n of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

~� Permit NCO049620
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge, are
hereby superseded and, as of this issuance, any previously issued permit describing this
treatment facility or bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive
` author,
ity to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the'permit conditions, '
requirements, terms, and provisions described herein.
The Town of Hot, Springs is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.010 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting of
the -following treatment components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Dosing Tank
♦ Surface sand filter
♦ Post chlorination
♦ Post dechlorination
2. This facility is located on NCSR 1304, at the Hot Springs Housing -Authority WWTP,
Northwest of Hot Springs, in Madison County.
3. - Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into the French Broad River, classified as B waters in the French Broad River Basin.

Town of Hot Springs Facility h4
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Hot Springs Housing Authority W WTP��: ,`§
g Y Location,
Latitude: 35' 54' 14" N State Grid: Hot Springs not to scale
Longitude: 82:50' 33" W Permitted Flow: 0.01 MGD
Receiving Stream: French $load River Stream Class: B NPDES Permit No. NCO049620 '
Drainage Basin: French Broad River Basin Sub -Basin / RUC: 04-03-04 / 06010105 North Madison County

Permit NCO049620
A. (1.) ''EFFLUENT LIiiAITATION'S'AND'IIiIONITORING"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:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
{ „MONITORING
rt
41
Monthly
rf Daily;
Measureent
m
Sample Type
:Sample
t 5 r u
A rerage
Maximum
Frequency
q
`Location _
150050
3
- Flow
0.010 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or
Effluent
00310 - BOD, 5-day, 200 C
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00530 - Total Suspended
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Solids
00610 - NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
31616 - Fecal Coliform
200/100 ml
400/100ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
50060 - Total Residual
28 yg/L
.2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Chlorine'
00.010 -Temperature (IC)-
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00400 — pH
6.0 — 9.0 Standard Units
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below. 50 ug/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North
Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 ug/L.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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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.
BXpass
The known diversion of waste streams from any pordon.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. y
Calendar Week -
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following instinct 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
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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.
DOy 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
requrement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ 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 z
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.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate' treatment facilities, lack .of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" ,of a pollutant measured during the calendar week.. In the case of fecal
coliform,, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.411.
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 kno2vingly 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 (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.
7. Seyerability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Exgiration of Permit ->
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior_ to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
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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
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)]
0) 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
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
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 monitoredby 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 hU://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 (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).
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 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 122.41 (l) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D: 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If 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 122.410) (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 122.41 (1) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following.
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of
all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
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 Monitorinrr
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';
(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. 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) (1) 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 2H.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 POTWs 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 shallthe 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 inhibitrbiological 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 211.0907 (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 211.0903 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 211.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 (1), (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (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 211.0905 [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.
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 (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5 (c) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the
prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits a4 & 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 (f) (1) (iii); NCGS 143-
215.67 (a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AQ
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(f)(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(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2)]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All
enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division.
[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 pretreatmert 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 DSFD
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(0(2)(viil�
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(; 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 214.0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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Division of Water Quality
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Director
April 19, 2010
RANDY JOSEPH.
ORC
TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS
PO BOY 218
HOT SPRINGS NC 28743
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal applic.
NPDES Permit NCO049620
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Madison County
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Dear Mr. Joseph:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The NPDES Unit acknowledges 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
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
-- shevlle Regional®=f ice/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Loca4ion: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service:1-87T623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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NPDES APVL 'ATION FOR PERMIT RENEWti% - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < O.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
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 OCOO
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information,
Owner Name
Facility .Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone. -Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
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2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑ APR 2.2 2.010
Street Address or State Road •i
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City C <1 L ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE_
State / Zip Code
County C(
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 it
Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
4. Population served:
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For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes < 0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
5. XN
ou receive industrial' waste?
0 ❑ Yes (if you have an approved pre-treatment program, .must complete, Form 2A)
6. Ty a of collection system
Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
7: Outfall `Information:
Number of -separate discharge •points
Outfall Identification number(s)
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes No
8. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exlplct location of each outfall):
© Q ✓ "+�
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 0. Q VMGD
Annual Average daily flow 61 CX) 3MGD. (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum: daily flow .C, f�C) MGD (for the previous 3 years)
12. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes No
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NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENERL - FORM A
For Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) or other treatment systems treating
domestic wastes <-0.1 MGD with no pretreatment program.
13. Effluent -Data
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.
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
Fecal Coliform
Total Suspended Solids'
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Temperature (Summer)
e 55
Temperature (Winter)
pH -
6,5
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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 &6 0 V,-� Oredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA)_ _ Other
Non -attainment program (CAA)
Permit Number.
15. -APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information" contained 'in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such `information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed dame of Persn SigningX
Title
Signature of A is t Date
North Carolina General St ute 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- rend ers 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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Mr. Randy Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218
Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743
Dear Mr. Joseph:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
September 23, 2005
Subject: Issuance of
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
D E C E
SEP 3 0 200E
WATER OUAUTY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
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. This permit includes a TRC limit that will take effect on May 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.htrnl.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory heating upon written request within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition; conforming to Chapter
150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final
and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice.to the Division. The Division may
require modification or 'revocation and reissuance of the permit This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local..
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact
Karen Rust at telephone number [phone], extension 361.
Sincerely,
Al
4r : Alan W. Klime
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Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section
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Permit NCO049620
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT_ DISCHARGE ELIAHNATION 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 Housing Authority WWTP
NCSR 1304
Northwest of 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.
'Aw 1Z
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Dilfector
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

.` Permit NCO049620
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 0.010 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ Septic tank
Dosing tank
♦ Surface sand filter
♦ Post chlorination
The facility is located northwest of Hot Springs at the Hot Springs Housing'
Authority WWTP on NCSR 1304 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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NCO049620 - Hot Springs Housing Authority
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Permit NCO049620
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REgUIREMENTS — FINAL
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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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Mr. Randy Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218
Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743
Subject:
Dear Mr. Joseph:
soMichael 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
Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NCO049620
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP-
Madison County
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.
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.
D E C E
AUG - 4 2005
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Sincerely,
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Karen Rust
Eastern NPDES Unit
cc: A`sheuille Regional=0.ff ce=Supervisor (Surface Water Protection)'
NPDES Files
Central Files
Nose Carolina
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: [phone] Customer Service .
Intemet: httpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax: [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Permit- NCO049620
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELMNATION 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 Housing Authority WWTP
NCSR 1304
Northwest of 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
DRAFT
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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60 Permit NC0049620
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 0.010 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ Septic tank
♦ Dosing tank
♦ Surface sand filter
♦ Post chlorination
The facility is located northwest of Hot Springs at the Hot Springs Housing
Authority WWTP on NCSR 1304 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.

Latitude: 35°54'14" Stream Class: B
Longitude:82°50'33" Subbasin:040304
Quad # DME
Receiving Stream: French Broad River
Facility
Location

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A. (1.) 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:
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200/100 ml
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Grab
Effluent
50060
Temperature (T)
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Footnotes:
1. 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.
2. 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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TO: NPDES Unit Staff
FROM: David A. Goodrich
NPDES Unit Supervisor
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
June 19, 2003
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 (1�IBAS) and Total Residual Chlorine (TRC). 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 µg/L.
➢ Limits will be capped at 28 lig/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

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Staff Review and Evaluation
NPDES Wastewater Permit
FACILITY INFORMATIONJ
Facility of Spripks Housin uon 1�.
NPDES No. NILUM9620
Design Flow (MGD) 0.01
Facility Class
STREAM CHARACTERISTICS
Stream Name French Broad River L-1
Stream Class C!'*
Sub -basin 040304,
Drainage Area (mi2) 1563 k-
S7Q10 (cfs) 598 ✓
W7Q10 (cfs) 733
30Q2 (cfs) -
IWC (%) -
Compliance Schedule: None.
Special, ConditionW: None.
Mermits & Engineering Comments:
This is a permit renewal for an existing class I facility consisting of a, septic tank/sand filter system
treating 0.01 MGD domestic wastewater. ME recommends renewal with existing limits.
*Please note' On 4/1/96, this stretc of the French Broad River was reclassified from WS111 to C.
Prepared � by- EOE
Regional'Office Evaluation and Recommendations:
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Permit No. NC00
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PEPE`RMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,.other law
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended gful standards
Hot Springs Housing Authority
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
a facility on
NCSR 1304 (fa ih1-- Foe-9 Qoa��
northwest of Hot Springs i
Madison County
to receiving waters designated as the'Freneh Broad Riverin the French Broad
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth II, III, and IV hereof, in Parts I,
The permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31 20
01
Signed this day
DRAFT
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Mangement Commission
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Division of Water Quality
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
September 19, 2007
Randy A Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743
SUBJECT: Privately -owned Collection Systems
and Privately -owned Pump Stations
Madison County
Dear Mr. Joseph:
As we have continued our evaluations of sewage collection systems management, it was
recognized that there are a group of contributors that may not be informed of their individual
responsibilities. In March 2000, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
enacted rules related to sewage collection systems. These rules are now found in the North
Carolina Administrative Code 15 NCAC 2T .0403 for deemed permitted facilities. They include
facilities with a privately -owned collection system that serve condominiums, apartments, mobile
home parks, subdivisions, shopping centers, colleges, etc. that are tributary to larger municipally
owned systems, yet are not owned or managed by the municipality.
If you are aware of any such privately=owned collection systems, we would also like to be
informed of their existence. In addition, we would like to know where any privately -owned pump
stations are located that are connected to your collection system. The type of information we
are requesting is the facility name, location and contact person. If that system is in a state of
disrepair or if you have received complaints about it previously, please note that as well:
Your attention to this request is most appreciated. We have been notified of problems at
some of these facilities in the past and have had a difficult time locating the responsible party to
affect a repair to the problem.
A response from you within 30 days would be very helpful as we try to ensure that all
owners of collection systems are meeting the regulatory requirements of reporting spills and
providing the proper operation and maintenance of their systems. Hopefully, this, will also be
beneficial to the operation of your municipal collection system. NoAhcarolina
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Hwy 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone]
Internet: www..ncwaterquality.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer.Paper

Town of Hot Springs
Page 2of2 },
September 19, 2007
Please list:
(1) privately -owned collection systems connected to your collection system
a. facility name
b. location
c. contact person
d. status of system (i.e. in a state of disrepair, etc.)
e. complaints received
(2) privately -owned pump stations connected to your collection system
a. facility name
b. location
C. contact person
d. status of pump station (i.e. in a state of disrepair, etc.)
e. complaints received
(3) or if applicable, indicate that you do not have any of these private collection
systems or private pump stations connected to you collection system.
You may fax this information to the attention of Roy Davis at 828-299-7043.
Again, thank you for your assistance. Please contact Roy Davis or Keith Haynes at 828-
296-4500, should you have any questions regarding this request.
Sincere)
'04
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Cc: DWQ - SWP - Central Files
PERCS Unit
Asheville Regional Office

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Certified Mail # 7016 1370 00016571,7235
Return Receipt Requested
August 14, 201.7
Sidney Harrison
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743-0218
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV72017-LV-0561
Permit No. NC0049620
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Madison County
Dear Permittee:
l
A review of the June 2017 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 pH (00400) 6/28/2017 9. 20.2 Daily Maximum Exceeded
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may: pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. -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 (SOC).
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500 -

If you have any questions concerning this matter 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
Ec: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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TO: SUSAN ROBSON
SOC PRIORITY?
NPDES.PERMITS GROUP-DEM-WQ
YES
-X NO
FROM: WANDA'FRAZIER
-SOC #:
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE.
DATE: JUNE 7, 1996
NPD2S STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
COUNTY: Madison
PERMIT NUMBER: NCO049620
PART I GENERAL INFORMATION`
1. Facility: Hot Springs Housing Authority
Address: Post Office Box 218
Hot Springs, MC 28743'
Telephone: [phone],
2. Date of Investigation: April 25, 1996
3. Report Prepared By: 'Wanda P. Frazier
.4. Pekson(s) Contacted: Randy Joseph, ORC
Telephone Number: -,704-6 - 22-7550 (h)
5. Directions to Sitd:­ From theIntersection of US Highway
25-& 70 and NCSR . 1304(Painit Rock Road) travel north on NC8R
1304 approximately 1.6 miles. The site is located.- on the
left between'the road and French Broad River.
6. Discharge Point(s),.List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 54 11411 Longitude: 820 501 3311
USGS Quad No. D7NE USGS Quad Name: Hot Springs, NC
Attached is a USGS map extract, indicating the treatment
facility site and discharge point.
7. Size (land available for expa
nsion and upgrading): 1/4 acre
8. Topography (relationship..to'flood plain included): The
facility is located adjacent to the river and is subject to
flooding at floods of less intensity than a 100-year flood.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: 250.feet to the south.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: French Broad;
River
a. Classification: WS-III.
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 04 03 04

C. Describe receiving stream features.and pertinent -
downstream uses: Fishing, wading, canoeing and
rafting, fish and wildlife propagation, public water
supply (Newport, Tenn.)
PART I'I DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater:' 100% Domestic 0% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.010 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: n/a
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: chlorine
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): n/a
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) pounds/day:n/a
3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart: n/a,
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
The existing wastewater treatment facility consists of a
septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter with effluent
chlorination.
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: A commercial septage
hauler periodically pumps the septic tank.
6. Treatment plant classification: Class I
(No rating sheet is attached. Class I by definition:
Septic Tank - Surface Sand Filter.)
7. S-IC Codes(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s): Primary 01 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 4400
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
funds (munic-ipals only) ? n/a
2. Special monitoring requests: none
3. Additional effluent limits requests: none
4. _Other: none
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PART IV EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Hot Springs Housing Authority has made application for the
`I renewal of NPDES Permit No. NC0049620. The wastewater treatment
facility consists of a septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand
filter and post chlorination. The facility is located in the
100-year flood plain and was damaged by flooding in March of
1990. The sand was completely replaced.
Monitoring data indicates that the facility can comply with
current NPDES Permit limits.
It is recommended that the permit be issued.
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Pat McCrory
Governor
Randy Joseph, ORC
Town of Hot Springs
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
PO Box 218
Hot Springs, NC.28743
Dear Permittee:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
April 10, 2015
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permit NCOO4962O
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,
1nl re.*L, TIC-e>o(f o�
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
Asheville RegionaIJGMZce
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone]M Fax: [phone]/Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:: www.ncwater.oro
RECEIVED
Division of Water Resources
APR 1 4 2015
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
An Equal OpportunityvAftirmative Action Employer -

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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�_CE11il`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 rile a complaint of discrimination, write to:
USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Offiee 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, INC 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
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,
r' 1
Randy J
Town o SD ngs

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 INCOO q 9 &1(J
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
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b Water Quality
Seutior
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road IVC, 57
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
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
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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 ❑ Number of Employees
Commercial ❑ Number of Employees
Residential Number of Homes
School ❑ Number of Students/Staff
Other ❑ Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example:, subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.): c _
Number of persons served:
5. Type of collection system
9 Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points
Outfall Identification number(s) 60
A"No
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ElYes
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants: Provide a map showing the exact location of each
outfall):
8. Frequency of Discharge:] Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For -privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow �MGD
Annual Average daily flow (0, OC, MGD (for the _previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 4z • C' G JMGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes A No
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS: Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab
samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported,
report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average
over the bast 36 months for parameters currentlu in dour hermit. Mark otherparameters "NIA".
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measuremgnt
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
Fecal Coliform
G:
10
Total Suspended Solids
Temperature (Summer)
�
Temperature (Winter)
pH
Cam'
(p .
cc Y7Gcr
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES JC Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Other
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
. ? , � 7& ✓7 J,/ --j-0 , �
Printed name of Pterson Signing Title
Signature of A
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 knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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Form-D 9/2013

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. Randy Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, NC 28743-0218
Dear Mr. Joseph:
PAT MCCRORY
Govemor
' Secretary
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I'='' Division of Water Resources '
November 30, 201�i aec,or
DEC 1 5 2015
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Subject: Issuafice,off.DES Perinit'.NC004A:620;>3:z" �Y.:?,5
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
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 parameter codes
• added Electronic Reporting - Discharge Monitoring Reports page [Section A. (2.)].
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.ncdonr.org/web/wq/admin/boglipu/edmr.
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.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] \ Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper

Mr. Joseph
November 30, 2015
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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 (919),807-6307.
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Respect y,
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Jay Zimmerman, P.G., D' nr
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0049620 (Issuance Final)
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NPDES Permit NCO049620
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELMNATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Hot Springs
is hereby authorized to discharge treated wastewater from a facility known as
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
1465 River Road (NCSR 1304), Hot Springs 28743
Madison County
to receiving waters designated as the French Broad River, within the French Broad River Basin, in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other applicable conditions set forth
in Parts I, II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective January 1, 2016.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2020:
Signed this day November 30, 2015.
Zimmerman, P.G., Direct —.
ivision of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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NPDES Permit NCO049620
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective.
Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions described herein.
Town of Hot Springs
is hereby authorized to:
1. continue operation of an existing 0.010 MGD wastewater treatment system consisting of the
following treatment units;
• septic tank
• dosing tank
• surface sand filter
• post chlorination
• post dechlorination
located at the Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP, 1465 River Road (NCSR 1304), Northwest of
Hot Springs, Madison County; and
__2. discharge from said treatment -works via Outfall 001 at a location specified on the attached map, into
the' French Broad River [Stream Segment 6-(54.75)], currently a Class B waterbody within Subbasin
04-03-04 [HUC: 060101051203] of the French Broad River Basin.
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NPDES Permit NCO049620
PART I
A. (L) 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 via Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
[Parameter Codes];
LIMITS:
- - 1VIONITORING'V
_QUI M NTSRERECH2AACTERISTTCS, `1
Monthly.--
Average .
Daily.
M'aximum
TMe4surefffetiff
Frequency
Sample
Typeu
Sample '
Location,2.
Flow. (MGD)
50050
0.010 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
I or E
Temperature (°C)
00010
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine 3 (µg/L)
50060
28 µg/I13
2/Week
Grab
E
pH (su)
00400
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
2/Month
Grab
E
BOD, 5-day, 200C-(mg/L)
C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
E
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) (mg/L)
C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform 4 (#/100mL)
31616
200 /100mL
400 /100mL
2/Month
Grab
E
NH3 as N (mg/L)
C0610
Monthly
Grab
E
Notes:
1. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin submitting discharge
monitoring reports electronically using the Division's eDMR application system [see A. (2)].
2. E = Effluent; I = Influent.
3. 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.
4. Fecal Coliform shall be calculated using the geometric mean, according to the procedure detailed in Part If.
Section A.
Conditions:
• There shall be -no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts
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NPDES Permit NCO049620
A. (2.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if -a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division adopted
these regulations in 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting (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 DEQ / 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 l; 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the
facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid
for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted
electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary
waiver by the Division.
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NPDES Permit NC0049620
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
hllp://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admin/bogCipu/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
the
of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B (11) (b) and supersedes Section B (11) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part H,
Section B. (I 1.)(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:
h!W://portal.ncdenr.ora/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make
the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,
the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I
am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.."
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6 )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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French Broad River
[flows north]
Outfall 001
[flows north]
Approximate
Facility Boundary
6. River Road (NCSR 1305)
L N
Hot.
US Hwy 25/70
NC Hwy 2079
Town of Hot Springs
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
1465 River Road (NCSR 1304), Hot Springs 28743
Receiving Stream: Fiench Broad River Stream Class: B
Stream Segment: 6-(54.75) Sub -Basin: 04-03-04
Drainage Basin: French Broad HUC: 06010 . 1051203
Latitude: 35' 54' 14" Longitude: 82* 50'33"
State GridIUSGS Ouad: DINE / Hot Springs, NC
I-j".1
Facility
Location
Scale 1:24,000
NPDES Permit NCO049620
Madison County

NPDES Permit Standard Conditions
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established oroperating 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
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered =1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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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 proppVy 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 ComVly_ ` '
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 122.411.
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 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
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)].
Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq.. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
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(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. Si ng atory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
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
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.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. Monitorinjz 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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NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications. -
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
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 Pemuttee'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 122.41]:
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, 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 H.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permttee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part ILE.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part H.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of.hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
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 defmitions 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)]
Tnterferenr.P
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the 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 Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from 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. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or. Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Pennittee 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 anew
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 Il 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. [I 5A
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.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, 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 (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 (1UP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
21.5.1(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 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee 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 permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant..
8. IU Self Monitoring and 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 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 NCAC02H .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 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 Summar(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
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
JUs 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. [I 5A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Program
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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Reporting Period: I January 1, 2012 to December 30, 2012
I. General Information
--- IvE ;me of regulated entity:
MAR0 42013 Responsible contact:
. D\NQIBOG S
mailing address:
phone numbers:
fax:
email:
facility located at:
county:
DWQ Regional Office:
Town of Hot Springs -
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Brian Reese, Mayor
P.O. Box 218; Hot Springs, N.C. 28743
828-622-7591 Nancy Thomas, Town Clerk
828-622-7408
Paint Rock Road (NCSR E
northwest of Hot Sp
Madison
Asheville
CEIVEL
APR 1 5 2013
V/Surface.�Vater Protcctioni SecTiom
Asheville Regional Office
• List of applicable permit(s): WQCSD0533 Collection System
6-20-�i�astewater Treatment Facilities
• Description of collection system and.wastewater treatment system or process:
WOCSDO553 Collection Systern:
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 Facilities:
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 tarok 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 €3 ft
baffled chlorine contact chamber, and tablet dechlorinator.
Annual Average Row: 3,000 gpd French Broad Go -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 2012-- 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 2012 — no violations or civil assessments
2. Monitoring and Reporting Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments)
(illegal) bypass of treatment facilities*
January thru December 2012_— 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 2012— no overflows, violations or civil
assessments
C. Description of any known environmental impact of violations:
January thru December 2012— no violations
D. Description of corrective measures taken to address violations or deficiencies

t
III. Notification
January thru December 2017.- none required
A copy of the System Performance Annual Report (SPAR) is_a'vaiIable 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 - III
Cert. # 985834
PC -
`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:
ki
��
date

e
2012 System Performance Annual Report
(Submitted as required by the NC General Assembly House Bill 1160 Clean Water ^^Act opf01999.)
ED
Reporting Period: January 1, 2012 to December 30,2012 B `�
1
MAR 0 4.2013
I. General Information
CENTRAL FILES
Name of regulated entity: Town of Hot Springs - DVVQ/B®G
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Responsible contact: Brian Reese, Mayor
mailing address: P.O. Box 218; Hot Springs, N.C. 28743
phone numbers: 828-622-7591 Nancy Thomas, "crown Clerk
fax: [phone] I RECEIVED
email:
APR 1 5 2013
facility located at: Paint Rock Road (NCSR 1304 ;
northwest of Hot Sprin SDWQ/SurraeeWatcrProtectionSection
Asheville Regional Office
county: Madison
DWQ Regional Office: Asheville
• List of applicable permit(s): CW_Q_CSD0533-Collection System
NCO049620 Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Description of collection system and wastewater treatment system or process:
WOCSDO553 Collection System:
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 Facilities:
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 BilcoO 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, Lund tablet dechlorinator.
Annual Average Flow: 3,000 gpci 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 F€MA 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 2012-- 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 2012 - no violations or civil assessments
2. Monitoring and Reporting Violations (NOVs and Civil Assessments)
(illegal) bypass of treatment facilities*
January thru December 2012_- 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 2012- no overflows, violations or civil
assessments
C. Description of any known environmental impact of violations:
January thru December 2012.- no violations
D. Description of corrective measures taken to address violations or deficiencies

January thru December 2017.- 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 - III
Cert. # 985834 PC -
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:
lei
name
date

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director' Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
April 13, 2011
Mr: Sydney Harrison, Mayor
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218
Hot Springs NC 287430218
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection -
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Permit No: NCO049620
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 compliancewith permit
NC0049620.
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
S:\SWP\Madison\Wastewater\Municipal\Hot Springs Housing Authority 49620\CEI 4-1-11.doc
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-871-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.orq,&.r..
NorthCarolina
Naturally

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Com 6 liance 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 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO049620 111 121 11/04/01 117 18I CI 19I sI 20
J
Remarks
211111 11111111 111111111111 1111111111111111 11111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -- Reserved —
671 1. o 169 70131 711 I 72 73I 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
11:00 AM 11/04/01
10/11/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Paint Rock Rd
Hot Springs NC 28743
11:45 AM 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/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phohe and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO049620 111 12I 11/04/01 117 18Icl
(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Town of Hot Springs — Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
COLLECTION SYSTEM:
The collection system consists of 41 connections: 40 (1-3 bedroom) HUD apartments and 1
maintenance shop, serving a population of 85.
Threre are — 2500 ft of 8-inch pvc gravity sewers with 8 manholes.
There are — 2000 ft of 4-inch pvc service lines.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP):
The wastewater treatment plant is a class I septic tank - sand filter system rated at 0.01 MGD
and 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: The annual average flow is 3,000 gpd as indicated by the water useage
records.
Sand Specifications:
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]
(www.tidiwaste.com)
Siphon bells:
Dual 5-inch siphon bells were pressure washed and repaired in 2008.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO049620 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Sludge Management:
Commercial hauler (Able Septic or Chris Carter) to MSD's VW TP. The septic tanks were
pumped and pressure washed in 2008 to work on the siphon bells.
A to C:
Authorization to Construct issued 5-20-1982 - Edward D. Seagle, P.E. - Appalachian
Engineering
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. The permit should be issued to the Town of Hot
Springs' mayor, rather than to the ORC. Please list the name of the mayor as the permittee on
the next application.
The daily operator log was present on -site and had good notation of daily events and field
testing data.
EFFLUENT:
The effluent data was as follows:
Dissolved Oxygen = 5.77 mg/I
pH = 6.4 standard units
Temperature = 9 degrees Celsius
Chlorine = 39 ug/I
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY:
Mr. Randy Joseph, ORC, assisted in the inspection. He and the Town's staff appear to be
operating and maintaining the facility very well.
The effluent was very clear and appeared to be in compliance with permit limits.
Page # 3

Permit: NCO049620 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs Housing Authority WWfP
Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
n
■
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
■
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
n
n
■
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with. acceptable housekeeping?
®
In
In
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑
n
■
n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Septic Tank
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
n
n
■
n
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
■
n
n
n
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
■
n
n
n
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
n
n
®
n
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
n
n
■
n
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
®
n
n
n
Is sand filter free of ponding?
■
❑
n
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
n
n
■
n
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
■
n
n
n
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
n
❑
®
n
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n n Cl
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ Cl n n
Number of tubes in use? 2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n n n
Page # 4

Permit: NC0049620 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs Housing Authority WWfP
Inspection Date: 04/01/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
n n n ■
■nnn
Yes No NA NE
Tablet
n❑■❑
nn■n
nn■n
Page # 5

Mayor
Sidney Harrison
Clerk
Nancy Thomas
June 4, 2010
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218 Aldermen
Hot Springs, NC 28743 Kenny Ramsey
Phone. [phone] Johnny Lawson
Fax. [phone] Harold Ammons
Roger Edwards, Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
Subject: Response to Compliance Sampling Inspection / Town of Hot
Springs WWTP/ Permit # NCO049620 .?IYOU$i1
Dear Mr. Edwards,
. We have collected samples to Earth Environmental Services Lab,
and we are awaiting the TCLP test results. Upon receiving the
results, we will contact Deb Aja of the NCDENR Solid Waste Section at
[phone] for instructions of proper disposal.
The ORC welcomes any suggestions regarding his technique for
measuring residual chlorine and his means of documentation. He is
in the process of gathering information from other ORCs and Lab
Technicians.
We look forward to working with you with the concerns above, as
well as any other assistance and recommendations that you may
provide.
Sin erely,
Sidney Ha_ rison, Mayor
R y Jose h, ORC
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JUN
ul� 92010
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE

:l E f ILE 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
May 18, 2010
.Sydney Harrison, Mayor
Town of Hot Springs
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, N.C. 28743
Subject:. Compliance Sampling Inspection
Town'of Hot Springs WWTP
Permit No. NCO049620
Madison County
Dear Mayor Harrison:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Reportfrom 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 compliance with Permit NC0049620. Please refer to the
enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observations and comments. The ARO is requesting additional
information for the following issue.
The old sand has recently been removed and is currently stored on site waiting for proper disposal
to be done in accordance with state regulations. Please submit documentation to the Asheville Regional
Office-DWQ-SWP, when this task is completed. Documentation should include results of TCLP test, the
hauler's information, and the landfill permitted to accept the waste. Please contact Deb Aja of the NCDENR
Solid Waste Section at 828/296-4500 for instructions of proper disposal.
The ORC's technique for measuring residual chlorine and his means of documenting needs to be
reviewed and modified so data produced is -as accurate and valid.
To prevent further action, carefully review these deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within
fifteen business days of receipt of this letter. You should address these issues 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 8281296-4500.
Sincerely,
�Rq e
Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
Attachment
cc: Randy Joseph -Hot Springs WWTP ORC, w/ attachment
WQ Central Files w/ attachment
W AROK- fiI_es_wG:attachmeet---
Deb Aja-NCDENR Solid Waste Section w/attachments
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location:.2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 //
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org S:\SWP\Madison\Wastewater\Municipal\Hot Springs Housing Authority 49620\496 Altura li'm

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Fort Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 1 J5 31 NC0049620 I11 121 10/04/21 i 17 181.¢I 19 us 20IJ I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA — --- --- -- —Reserved-------- --
671 i 69 70) 2) 711 I 72I NI 73I I 174 751 I I I I I Li 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)
09:00 AM 10/04/21
05/11/01
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Paint Rock Rd
Hot Springs NC 28743
10:59 AM 10/04/21
10/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(g)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaUTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Randy A Joseph,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
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
Don Price ve ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ q11--0 'v
1
Jeff Menzel ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ 5
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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� NC0049620 I11 121 10/04/21 117 18' ls_'
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The Town of Hot Springs has made adequate progress in addressing the issues noted in the inspection
report dated April 22, 2009. The Town of Hot Springs should implement a preventive maintenance plan for
identifying and addressing problem areas with the system. This includes proper sampling and field analysis.
Application for permit renewal must be submitted 180 days prior the expiration of the existing permit. It is
recommended that the Town of Hot Springs submit the proper owner name and mailing address so that all
correspondence will be sent to the appropriate place, and eliminate confusions as to who is in charge and
who is the permittee.
Residual Chlorine -7 ug/L; pH=6.25 s.u.; Temp. = 14.5 degrees Centigrade. Results of samples collected
will be sent under separate letterhead when they are received by this office. Please review technique for
residual chlorine sample handling and analysis.
The old sand has recently been removed and is currently stored on site waiting for proper disposal to be
done in accordance with state regulations. Please submit documentation to the Asheville Regional
Office-DWQ-SWP, when this task is completed. Documentation should include results of TCLP test, the
hauler's information, and the landfill permitted to accept the waste. Please contact Deb Aja of the NCDENR
Solid Waste'Section at 828/296-4500 for instructions of proper disposal.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO049620 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/21/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit
1
(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:
Regulatory requirements for permit renewal are required 180 days prior to the expiration
of the existing permit. It is the responsibility of the Town of Hot Springs to submit the
proper owner name and mailing address so that all correspondence will be sent to the
appropriate place.
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Yes No NA NE
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
The Town of Hot Springs had made some progress in maintaining this facility since the
last inspection. Good housekeeping and continued maintenance are necessary for the
successful operation of this system. Vegetation should be kept out of the filter beds;
sludge accumulation in the septic tank must be monitored and removed when needed.
Septic Tank
Yes
No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
❑
❑ ■ ❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
o
❑ ■ ❑
Comment: The septic tank appeared to be operating properly, but no record was
observed of regular septic tank monitoring and operation.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes
No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
❑
❑ ■ Q
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
❑
❑ ❑ ■
Is sand filter free of ponding?
■
❑ Q o
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
❑
❑ ■ Cl
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
■
Q ❑ 0
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
❑
❑ ■ ❑
Page # 3

Permit: NCO049620 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs Housing Authority WWiP
Inspection Date: 04/21/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
Comment:
The old sand has recently been removed and is currently stored on site waiting for
proper disposal to be done in accordance with state regulations. Please submit
documentation to the Asheville Regional Office-DWQ-SWP, when this task is
completed. Documentation should include results of TCLP test, the hauler's information,
and the landfill permitted to accept the waste. Please contact Deb Aja of the NCDENR
Solid Waste Section at 828/296-4500 for instructions of proper disposal.
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
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: Chlorine residual measured on -site by ORC, Randy Joseph, equaled
"-7ug/L". The ORC's technique for measuring residual chlorine and his means of
documenting same needs to be reviewed and modified, so data produced is as accurate
and valid.
Type of system ? Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
Comment: "
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
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? 11000
Comment:
Page # 4

V MC
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue' Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 22, 2009
Mr. Johnny Norton, Mayor
Town of Hot Springs
PO Box 218
Hot Springs NC 28743
SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection
Hot Springs Housing Authority
Permit No: NCO049620
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.
The following issues should be attended to as quickly as possible and the Regional
Office notified as improvements are made:
The grounds should be maintained on a regular basis and vegetation should be kept out
of the filter beds.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. The Division of Water Quality may pursue a Notice of Violation with a
recommendation of 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 Menzel
Environmental Specialist
cc: Randy A Joseph, ORC
DWQ Central Files
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 One
NOii11Ca1 011ric`l
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 //
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Madison\49620 Hot Springs Housing Authority Xatmmlly

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
fl/� Washington, D.C. 20460
C
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 2 151 31 NCO025836 111 121 09/03/25 117 181SI 191 G 1 201 1
Remarks
2111111111111111111111 1 111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating . 131 QA —------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 169 70131 711 I 721 NI 73L_Lj 74 751 I I I I I Li
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:00 AM 09/03/25
05/11/01
Hot Springs WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Bridge St
Hot Springs NC 28743
10:15 AM 09/03/25
10/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Randy A Joseph,PO Box 218 Hot Springs NC 28743//828-622-7550/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Flow Measurement H Operations & Maintenance ZI Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 11 Sludge Handling Disposal FE Facility Site Review EN 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(so 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.
Page # 1

1
A
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NCO025836 I11 12I 09/03/25 I17 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 CFU/100ml
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
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
n
n
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
❑
r
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
❑
❑
❑
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?
❑
❑
Cl
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 21
n
❑
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
❑
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
n
n
n
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
o
❑
n
n
Is disposal of screening in compliance?.
❑
❑
❑
Is the unit in good condition?
®
❑
❑
❑
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.
Aeration Basins.
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
❑
IR
❑
❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑
n
m
n
Are the diffusers operational?
n
n
n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
n
n
n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
so
❑
❑
Page it 3

Permit: NCO025836 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/25/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
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
140
NA N
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
®
n
n n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
n
n n
Are weirs level?
❑
n n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
®n
n n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
n
n n
Is scum removal adequate?
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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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this was the result of sludge being pumped out the day before.
Effluent Sampling
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n
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Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
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# Is flow meter used for reporting?
n
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
n
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Permit: NCO025836
Inspection Date: 03/25/2009
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Is the flow meter operational?
Owner - Facility: Hot Springs WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
(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.
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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
March 16, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7003 0500 0002-6819 4177
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Hot Springs Housing Authority
Randy Joseph
Po Box 218
Hot Springs, N.C. 28743
SUBJECT: NPDES Permit Annual Fee
NPDES Permit NC0049620
Madison County
Dear Mr. Joseph:
All permittees operating under a NPDES Permit must pay an Annual Administration Fee. For calendar year 2007, it
appears that your annual fee amount due is $715.00 is past due. Please submit payment as. indicated below within thirty
days receipt of this notice. Failure to remit payment will require this matter be referred for collection.
Please make checks payable to NC DENR; please include your NPDES permit number on the check. Send the annual fee
payment to:
Fran McPherson
Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If you have evidence that this fee has already been paid, please contact Mrs. McPherson at 919/807-6321.
Sincerely,
Bob Guerra
Western NPDES Program
cc: Fran McPherson
DWQ/SWP Central Files
1sh i� -111 =egona • ffice / Roger Edwards .
Permit.file
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.nmaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer
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WATER QUALITY SECTION -
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICI
NorthCaroliria
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department/ vironment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
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E�, Division of Water Quality
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 27, 2008
Asheville Reqional Office
Mr. Randy. A. Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
Post Office Box 218
Hot Springs,. North Carolina 28743
SUBJECT:, . Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of. Hot Springs
'Hot Springs Housing Authority
Wastewater Treatmenfi.Plant
NPDES Permit Number NCO049620
`. Madison :County
Dear Mr. Joseph:
Attached is the report resulting froni the Hot Springs Housing Authority V1laste'water
Treatment, Plant Compliance:.Evaluation:.lnspection:which I conducted:bn.- May, 22,:2008.
The facility was;found to be in Compliance with permit NC0049620.
Please. refer 16.:the. enclosed inspection. report for additional observations and
comments. - If you wish to discuss this report, please do not hesitate.to call me at 828= .
295-4500.
Sincerely,
Roy M. D is
Environmental. Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Surface Water Protection Section Central Files
G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Mad1son\49620 Hot Springs Housing Authority\49620 Hot Springs Housing
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
. 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 1 SI 31 NCO049620 111 121 . 08/05/22 117 181,1 191 S1 20I
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Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA --------------------Reserved--- --- ------------
671 1 69 701 31 71 11 721 NJ 73 L U 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 Li 80
Section. B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:30 AM 08/05/22
05/11/01
Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Exit Time/Date;
Permit Expiration Date
Paint Rock Rd
Hot�'Springs NC 28743
11:00 AM 06/05/22
.10/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address.of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax.Number
Contacted
Randy A Joseph,PO Box 218 Hot Springs NC 28743//828-622-7550/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenance Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary. of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as'necessa
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Roy M Davis ARO WQ%/828-296-4500 Bxt.4659/ C) -7>/ 9,31 Z 0 0 8
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 NCO049620 I11 12I 08/05/22 117 18 N
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter system not fenced, grounds are well maintained, short growth of
vegetation is on surface sand filter, effluent is very clear.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0049620 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/22/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Septic Tank
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
(if pumps are used) Is an audible. and visible alarm Present and operational?
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Is sand filter free of ponding?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately. 3 to 1)
Comment: Surface of sand filter covered with growth of short grass.
Disinfection- Tablet
Are'tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? .
Is. the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? .
Is there. chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Comment:
Type of. system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage.appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
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Inspection Date: 05/22/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
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Comment: 2
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
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Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Operations & Maintenance
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From: Roger Edwards <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:16:08 -0400
To: Roy Davis <[e-mail]>
Roy,
This sounds like a septic tank,to me. Please check and notify Ms. Martin and me of what you
find.
Thanks,
R. Edwards
Roger Edwards - [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]
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From: [e-mail]
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:18:52 -0400
To: [e-mail]
Mr. Edwards,
EPA Region 4 has received the following complaint. I have been in
contact with the Madison County Environmental Health Office and have
been told that the site of the complaint is in the City/Town of Hot
Springs and is served by a public wastewater treatment system.
Could someone in your office investigate this and provide us with a
brief written summary of your findings?
Thank you, in advance, for your assistance.
Yvonne Martin
Eastern Enforcement Section
Water Programs Enforcement Branch
USEPA - Region 4
[phone]
----- Forwarded by Yvonne•Martin/R4/USEPA/US on 07/18/2007 04:14 PM
-----Original Message-----
7/6/2007 8:37 PM
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SUBJECT: Referred to Region - North Carolina
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Name: amy delisle
Address: (ups) 278 french broad circle #16 pob 784
City: hot springs
State: North Carolina
Zip: 28743
Phone: [phone]
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Alleged Violator's Name: Hot Springs Housing Authority
Alleged Violator's Address: 278 French Broad Circle
Alleged Violator's City: hot springs
Alleged Violator's State: North Carolina
Alleged Violator's Zip: 28743
Tip or Complaint: There is a car -sized area of an oily greywater
and/or sewage seeping up through the grass in the central yard where
lots of kids play adjacent to the water/sewer meters near apartments
13-14.
Specific Directions: 278 French Broad Circle near water and sewage
meters in front of apartments 13 & 14.
Violation Still Occuring? Yes
State DEP/DEQ/DEM Notified? No
i Roger Edwards <Roaer.Edwards(ancmail.net>
NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
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From: Roy Davis <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:35:22 -0400
To: [e-mail], [e-mail], Roy Davis
<[e-mail]>
Yvonne: Today I spoke with Ms. Amy Delisle who came to you with information to the
effect that sewage was surfacing at the Hot Springs Housing Authority's complex in
Madison County, NC. I was told by Ms. Delisle that repairs were being made as we
spoke. I then talked by telephone with Ms. Christine Harrison with the Hot Springs
Housing Authority. I was informed that the surfacing sewage observed by Ms. Delisle
was in fact water leaking from the water system serving the Authority. Regards, Roy
Davis
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
S Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Roy Davis <[e-mail]>
NC DENR Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Departmen�'-, ,- avironment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
March 9, 2007
Mr. Randy A. Joseph
Town of Hot Springs
P.O. Box 218
Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Hot Springs Housing Authority
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Permit No: NCO049620
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 # NC0049620.
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,
J et Cantwe I
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
MEc• 9l es w a, M mamhment
WQ Central Files, w/ attac men .
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
N orthCaro]ina
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector ( Fac Type
1 rII 2 l 31 NC0049620 111 121 C7/02./27 117
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Section B: Facili—ty! 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
Iict Springs Housiily Authority Ta;7TP
12.:55 PtS 07/02/27
05/11/01
Paint. Rock Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Hit Springs NC 28743
02:00 PM 0'7/02/27
1.0/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)lTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Randy A Josephl'ORC/828-622-7550/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Randy A Joseph,Po Box 218 Hot Springs NC 28743//828-622-7550/
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® 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 Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
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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

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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I INC00 19620 I11 121 07IO2/27 117 181 C
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Randy Joseph1ORC assisted in the inspection of this facility.
The previous compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on November 30, 2005, by Jim Reid and
Starr Silvis.
A review of the files indicates that the permit expires September 30, 2010
The effluent at the time of inspection: pH 6.3 S.U. at 10.1 degrees Celcius.
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.
Page # 2

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Permit: NCO049620 Owner - Facility: Hot Springs Housing Authority WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/27/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
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Yes
No
NA
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted anew application?
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This is a gravity -fed sand filter system.
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Comment:
Sand Filters Loren rate
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
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Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Number of tubes in use? 1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? IF, ❑ ❑ ■
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ .❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Comment:
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s F VJA�, L Michael F. Easley, Governor
�p William G.,Ross Jr., Secretary
G :North Carolina Department of Environment and'Natural Resources
> r— Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
D c Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May .18, 2005
Mr. Randy A Joseph
Hot Springs Housing Authority
PO Box 218
Hot Springs NC 28743
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Hot Springs Housing Authority
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Permit No. NCO049620
Madison County
Dear Mr. Joseph:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection that was ,conducted
on May 6, 2005. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0049620..
Please. refer to the, enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If
you have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 Ext.4662.
Sincerely,
G
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Randy A Joseph, ORC'
Central Files
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2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone [phone] Fax (828) 299=7043 Customer Service 1.877 623-6748

�United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
�- Washington, D.C. 2oaso
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 U 2 U 31 NCO049620 111 121 05/05/06 117 18 U 19101 201 I
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Inspection Work Days Facility, Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ---------- -------------Reserved----------------
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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 Housing Authority WViTP
02:45 PM 05/05/06
02/01/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Paint Rock Rd
Hot Springs NC 28743
02:55 PM 05/05/06
05/09/30
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
Rand-v A Joseph,PO Box 218 Hot Springs NC 28743//828-622-7550/ Contacted
2�
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance N 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
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form%560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES 90yr/mo/day
• Inspection Type 1
31 NCO049620 I11 12I 05/05/06 I17 18 U
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
At the time of the inspection, the facility appeared to be operating in compliance with permit limits.

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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: The permit expires September 30, 2005. A Notice of Violation for failure to submit a renewal application
was sent May 12, 2005. Please submit a renewal request and continue to operate under the existing permit until a
new one is issued.
Operations & Maintonanc
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 sand beds were recently refurbished (with Fema funds) as a result of flooding damage last September.
This system looks the best that I've ever seen it. The Town's Maintenance Supervisor, Scott Ricker, is to be
commended for an outstanding job.
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Town of Hot Springs
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Dear Mr. Joseph:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
_..:,:e .�=•�na,.-...-�� .., William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
September 6, 2007
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
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SUBJECT: Wastewater Collection System
Owner & Operator Requirements
Hot Springs Housing Authority
WWTP
NCO049620
Madison County
would like to take this opportunity to discuss the requirements for sewerage collection
systems that were first established in 15 NCAC .02H .0200 in March 2000 and are now found in
15 NCAC. 2T .0403, Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters, which became effective
September 1, 2006. These Regulations place significant operation, maintenance and reporting
requirements on those entities that own or operate a wastewater collection system with average
daily flows of less than 200;000 gallons per day.
These regulations are applicable to your facility. This letter is provided as guidance
to assist you in complying with the new reporting and operations and maintenance (O&M)
requirements and to advise you that you are subject to system review, inspections and possible
enforcement, if the system is not in compliance with the regulation.
For your convenience and easy reference, a highlight of these requirements and the
following guidance are offered (see enclosed). You may find the regulations, using the following
web site: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/peres/Collection%2OSystems/CollectionSystemsHome.html
The Asheville Regional Office will be increasing the level of oversight, 'compliance
activities and enforcement relating to collections systems, therefore, we wanted to be sure you
are aware of the requirements for these systems. We will be performing NPDES Wastewater
Collection System inspections sometime in the near future.
NorthCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Hwy 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone]
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If this Office has not previously inspected your wastewater collection system and records
of same, you should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with all criteria listed above.
Enclosed is an inspection form that you can use to assemble your records prior to an inspection
by the staff of this Office.
This Office has a Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant on staff to offer assistance to
you-in--complying--with-the--requirements- of -these--regulations.- -Should-you--have--questions-or
need additional information regarding this issue, please contact Don Price at [phone].
Should you have any other questions concerning this correspondence or the
requirements relating to collection systems, please contact Roy Davis or Keith Haynes at 828-
296-4500.
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Surface Water Protection Section
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