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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0066737_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 1/4/2021Cantwell, Janet From: 'Weaver, Charles Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 10:05 AM To: 'rcrowder@mcsnc.org Cc: Cantwell, Janet; Mcpherson, Fran; Cranford, Chuck Subject: rescission of NPQES permit NCO066737 Importance: High Mr. Crowder - Division staff has confirmed that the subject permit is no longer required, as Mitchell High School has connected to the Spruce Pine collection system.. Therefore, in accordance with your request, NPDES Permit NCO066:737 is rescinded, effective immediately. If in the future your school system wishes to discharge wastewater to the State's surface waters, you must first apply for and receive a new NPDES permit. Discharge of wastewater without a valid NPI)ES permit will subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day. If you have questions about this matter, simply reply' to, this message. Charles H. Weaver NPDES Unit :. ,', ,,:,..,. .r;,f •�.,. ;. .t' loll Facility information NPDES permit #: NC0066737 Mitchell County Facility name: Mitchell County oard of Education — Mitchell ounty Schools — tchell High Sc P WWTP class: I (Biological) ,/� All e.2 WWTP type: 0.0144 MGD WWTP with: two septic tanks; dosing tank with dual alternating pumps; dual surface sand filters; 20 gpm UV disinfection; and effluent aeration tank. Annual Average Flow: 0.0063 MGD (3 year average: 2007-2010) Collection System: < 12 connections. Development: The WWTP serves the school, which serves 660 students and staff. WWTP location: 416 Ledger School Road in Ledger, NC Responsible official: Rick Spurling, Ph.D. Responsible "'s title: Assistant Superintendent Mailing address: 72 Ledger School Road; Bakersville, NC 28706 Phone numbers 828-688-4432 Dr. Rick Spurling — Asst. Supt. 828-688-4095 " — fax 828-766-2220 Dr. M. Brock Womble — School Superintendent 828-766-2221 "" - fax 828-385-1846 cell Richie Crowder, ORC — Maintenance Director (Email: rcrowder@mcsnc.org) Operator information Certified ORC & grade: Tony Richie Crowder — Grade I — Cert # 987907 Certified Back-up ORC: David Huskins — Grade I — Cert. # Permit information Date issued: Expiration date: - New expiration date: 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 7Q10 cfs: Winter 7Q10 cfs: 30Q2 cfs: - Other information Directions: 4-1,2006 2-28-2011 2-29-2016 Cranberry Branch French Broad River Basin 04-03-06 06010108 Spruce Pine. NC D10NE C — Trout 0.03 0.06 cfs < 0.05 < 0.05 <0.05 Facility is at 416 Ledger School Road in. Bakersville. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environmenia,nd Natural Rgsources _ D Division of Water Quality'` y.�x 5 r,. Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins _ .__..Dee,Freeman Governor Director Secretary w January 24, 2011 ::FE ''vJ Mr. Richie Crowder l3 10 2011 .Mitchell County. Schools,,.,,..:, ......, - . y _ -72 Ledger School Rd ,r WATER QUALITY SECTION i Bakersville, N.C. 28705 ! ASHEVILLE REGION'M_ O-DICE Subject: Luance of NPDES Permit NCO066737 j �;Nlitchell High School WWTP,,,,,-,.-,._N,,t�r:�i:k Mitchell County Dear Mr. Crowder: Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the -requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). This final permit includes the following changes from the draft permit sent to you on December 8, 2010; ➢ The list of installed components has been updated. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental -permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919) 807-6391. ince el / oleen H. Sullin cc: Central Files Asheville Region'aY.Offi'ce/Surface:Water Protection NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One - 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NOrthCarollna Phone: 919 807-6300 /FAX 919 807-6495 / http:l/portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq ;VII&I ��� An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Y -. _ � • .... ,.._. • ' ,-.. . _. - "_- .� ._ - _.Permit NC0066737. - STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA . DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT -,.TO-DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE EEINIINATION' SYSTE-M --- -' ::- 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 Mitchell County Board of Education ' is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Mitchell High School WWTP - 416 Ledger School Road Ledger Mitchell County to receiving waters designated as Cranberry Branch in subbasin 04-03-06 of the French Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective March 1, 2011. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 29, 2016. Signed this day January 24, 2011 4;en H. Sullins, Direc or ' 1vision of Water Quality _ By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission = Permit NCO066737 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 Mitchell County Board.of Education is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0144 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following components: ♦ Two Septic tanks Dosing tank with dual alternating pumps ♦ Dual surface sand filters r ' ♦ 20-gpm UV disinfection ♦ Effluent aeration tank The facility is located near Bakersville at Mitchell High School at 416 Ledger School Road in Mitchell County. 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Cranberry Branch, currently classified C-Trout waters in hydrologic unit 06010108 of the French Broad River Basin. Latitude: 35°57 53 Longitude: 82'06'58°° N C 0066737 USGS Quad: Spruce Pine, N.C. Hydrologic Unit: 06010108 Mitchell Highkhool Stream Class: C-Trout Mitchell County Subbasin: 040306 Receiving Stream: Cranberry Branch ` River Basin: French Broad Facility Location Map not to scale ' - Permit NCO066737 A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the. period beginning 'on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is .authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER: LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Average Daily Maximum Measurement Sample Type Sample Frequency Location Flow , , 0.0144 MGD ,�; ..' Weekly..., Instantaneous.. : -;.Influent or.. [500501 Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent C0310 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent C0530 NH3 as N (April 1 — October 31) 12.0 mg/L 35.0 mg/L 2/Month_ Grab Effluent C0610 NH3 as N (November 1— March 31) 25.0 mg/L 35.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent C0610 Fecal Coliform (geometric mean). 31616 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab t l Effluent pH > 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units 2/Month Grab Effluent 00400 i' There shall be no discharge of floating solids -or visible foam in other than trace amounts PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 1 of 18 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS Section A. Definitions 2/Month Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. 3/Week Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. Annual Average The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. Bypass The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. Calendar Day The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. Calendar Week The period from Sunday through the following Saturday. Calendar Quarter One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Composite Sample A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods: (1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (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 Version 1012912010 r PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 2 of 18 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. 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 rioted 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 Enviromnental 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). 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. Version 1012912010 — �MES Permit Standard Conditions Page 3 of 18 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 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. 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 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 Version 1012912010 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 4 of 18 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)(13)(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 H penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1319 (g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)] 2. Duty to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41 (d)]. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part 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. 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 150B-231. Version 1012912010 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 of 18 8. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)]• 9. Duty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)]. 10. Expiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41 (k)]. a. All permit applications 'shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22]. 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 122.221 Version 10/29/2010 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 6 of 18 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, tinder penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (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 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. 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.02011. 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. Version 1012912010 -PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 7 of 18 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)] The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)] (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II. E. 6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section. (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section. 5. 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. Version 1012912010 ?DES Permit Standard Conditions Page 8 of 18 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 H. E. 6. (b) of this permit. (4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part H. B. 2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the.occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. 6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures 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 / Surface Water Protection Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 3. Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the Version 1012912010 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 9 of 18 measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information regarding. laboratory certifications. Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field parameter laboratory certifications. Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41]. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41]. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including: ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit ➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time, [40 CFR 122.411. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the following information,[40 CFR 122.411: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; Version 1012912010 'PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 10 of 18 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; 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. AnticipatedNoncompliance 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 (1) (4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part I1. D. 2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. Version 1012912010 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 11 of 18 b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)]. b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)]. 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 122.411. Version 1012912010 PDES Permit Standard Conditions -� Page 12 of 18 12. Annual Performance Reports Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143- 215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for evaluation. The report shall be sent to: NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Version 1012912010 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 13 of 18 PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A. Construction The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B. Groundwater Monitoring The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): 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 pg/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 pg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 pg/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 pg/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 adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. Version 1012912010 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 14 of 18 PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Definitions In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities: Indirect Discharge or Industrial User Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section 307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and (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 POTW's 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 POTW's 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 "SILT" An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (34)1: (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 POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement or POTW's receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options. Section S. 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)]: 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. Version 1012912010 ( ~) PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 18 3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users 1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards. 2. Prohibited Discharges a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)] b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5 (b)]: (1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; (2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges; (3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; (4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; (5) Heat in amounts which will 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; (8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW. c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or the operation of the POTW. The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge, the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; 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 User discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and Version 1012912010 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 16 of 18 specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from any Significant Industrial User, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 2H.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 (j) (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 (j) (2)] The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA, 40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3. 1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (0 (1) and 403.9 (b) (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 (0 (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 (j) (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 SILT. 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. 3. Monitoring Plan The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part II, Section D, and Section E.S.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) and .09051 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 122.441. 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. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). 5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) &' Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes .the results of the HWA and the limits from Version 1012912010 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 17 of 18 all IUPs. Permitted 1UP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8 (0 (1) (iii); NCGS 143- 215.67 (a)] Authorization to Construct WC) The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 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 122.44(j)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12] 9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the 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 remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(7) 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 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. For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the following address: NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section Pretreatment, Emergency. Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit 1617Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 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 Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC); Version 1012912010 PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 18 of'18 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 (IDSF) Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU) 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 SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit; 11. Public Notice The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant Non - Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 2H .0903(b) (35),.0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)] 12. Record Kee" The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on. the POTW. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)] 13. Funding and Financial Report The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(a) and :0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)] 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18,15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907. Version 1012912010 Frazier, Wanda From: Frazier, Wanda Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 4:23 PM To: Weaver, Charles Cc: Edwards, Roger Subject: NCO066737 Mitchell High School DRAFT permit Attachments: 66737-d raft. doc; 66737 Expedited Fact Sheet.doc; 66737 _box.doc; 66737_map.ppt; 66737 a cover page 2011.doc Importance: High Hi Charles, Per your request, here are my comments for the permit renewal for NCO066737 Mitchell High School VW1TP. Attached is the most recent facility info cover page. Here's what I would suggest for the draft permit: Supplement to permit cover page: (see attachment) 1. Continue to operate: 0.0144 MGD WWTP with: two septic tanks; dosing tank with dual alternating pumps; dual surface sand filters; 20 gpm UV disinfection; and effluent aeration tank. Change the "supplement to permit cover sheet" (in Item #1., down below the list of treatment components) as follows: "The facility is located in ... Bakersville (instead of "Ledger") .,.. off 416 Ledger School Road (instead of "off Ledger School Road"). Everything else looks good. 1 ARO recommends renewal of this permit. Thanks, Wanda Wanda Frazier Email: Wanda.Frazier@ncdenr.gov North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662 Direct line: 828-296-4662 Fax: 828-299-7043 Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. From: Weaver, Charles Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010- 10:47 AM To: Frazier, Wanda; Pugh, James L. Subject: DRAFT permit renewal for NCO066737 / Mitchell High School Importance: High This is a class WW-1 facility in Mitchell County. Please send me any comments by 1/10/2011. Thanks, CHW Messages to and from this address are subject to the N.C. Public Records Law. T 2 FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED PERMIT RENEWALS This form must be completed by Permit Writers for all expedited permits which do not require full Fact Sheets. Expedited permits are generally simple 100% domestics (e.g., schools, mobile home parks, etc) that can be administratively renewed with minor changes, but can include facilities with more complex issues (Special Conditions, 303(d) listed water, toxicity testing, instream monitoring, compliance concerns). Basic Information for Expedited Permit Renewals Permit Writer/Date Charles H. Weaver — 12/3/2010 Permit Number NC0066737 Facility Name Mitchell High School WWTP Basin Name/Sub-basin number French Broad / 04-03-06 Receiving Stream Cranberry Branch Stream Classification in Permit C-Trout Does permit need Daily Maximum NH3 limits? No — already resent Doespen-nit need TRC limits/language? N/A Does permit have toxicity testing? No Does permit have Special Conditions? No Doespen-nit have instream monitoring? No Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)? No Any obvious compliance concerns? No Any permit mods since lastpermit? No New expiration date 2/29/2016 Comments received on Draft Permit? Most Commonly Used Expedited Language: • 303(d) language for Draft/Final Cover Letters: "Please note that [receiving stream] is listed as an impaired waterbody on the North Carolina 303(d) Impaired Waters List. Addressing impaired waters is a high priority with the Division, and instream data will continue to be evaluated. If there is noncompliance with this permit's effluent limits and stream impairment can be attributed to your facility, then mitigative measures may be required". • TRC language for Compliance Level for Cover Letters/Effluent Sheet Footnote: "The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field certified. However, effluent values below 50 µg/l will be treated as zero for compliance purposes." A7L4L)A. RCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mr. Richie Crowder Mitchell County Schools 72 Ledger School Rd Bakersville, N.C. 28705 Dear Mr. Crowder: Coleen H. Sullins Director December 8, 2010 Subject: Draft NPDES Permit NCOO66737 Mitchell High School WWTP Class WW-1 Mitchell County Dee Freeman Secretary The Division has reviewed your request to renew the subject permit. Please review this draft carefully to ensure your thorough understanding of the information, conditions, and requirements it contains. The draft permit includes no significant changes from the existing permit. With this notification, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft permit by publishing a notice in newspapers having circulation in the general Mitchell County area, per EPA requirements. Please provide your comments, if any, to me no later than 30 days after receiving this draft permit. Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments and take appropriate action prior to issuing a final.permit. If you have questions concerning the draft, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed at the bottom of this page. Sincerely, l Charles H. Weaver, Jr. NPDES Unit cc: NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919 807-6391 / FAX 919 807-6495 / Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org charles.weaver@ncdenr.gov Nne orthCarohna ;Vah(rally An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Permit NCO066737 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the.provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the. Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the Mitchell County Board of Education is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Mitchell High School 416 Ledger School Road Ledger Mitchell County to receiving waters designated as Cranberry Branch in subbasin 04-03-06 of the French Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 29, 2016. Signed this day Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC0066737 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 Mitchell County Board of Education is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0144 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following components: ♦ Two Septic tanks ♦ Dosing tank with dual alternating pumps ♦ Dual sand filters ♦ UV disinfection ♦ Effluent aeration facilities /7 The facility is located in Ledger at Mitchell High School Ledger School Road in Mitchell County. 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Cranberry Branch, currently classified C-Trout waters in hydrologic unit 06010108 of the French Broad River Basin. 0 0 Permit NCO066737 A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER LIMITS MONITORING`REQUIREMENTS Monthly Average Daily Maximum , Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample Location Flow 0.0144 MGD Weekly Instantaneous Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent NH3 as N (April 1— October 31 12.0 mg1L 35.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent NH3 as N November 1— March 31 25.0 mg/L 35.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent Fecal Coliform (geometric mean 2001100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent pH > 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units 2/Month Grab' Effluent There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts Longitude: 82°06'58" USGS Quad: Spruce Pine, N.C. Hydrologic Unit: 06010108 Stream Class: C-Trout Subbasin: 040306 Receiving Stream: Cranberry Branch River Basin: French Broad NCO066737 Mitchell HighSchool Mitchell County Facility Location �/�,�j � [ Map not to scale Alm NCDENR . North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director September 22, 2010 TONY R CROWDER MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR MITCHELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 72 LEDGER SCHOOL ROAD BAKERSVILLE NC 28705 Subject: Receipt of permit renewal a lication NPDES PermitfNRNR N 1Vlitchell High School 4P .Mitchell ounty Dear Mr. Crowder: Dee Freeman Secretary The NPDES Unit acknowledges receipt of the permit renewal application for the above facility on September 22, 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 (919) 807-6495 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 Charles Weaver at (919) 807-6391. Sincerely, Dina Sprinkle F Point Source Branch ` SEP 2 3 2010 F cc: CENTRAL FILES Aslieville RegionalsOffice/Surface Water Protection . 3 WATER QUALITY SECTION fi NPDES Unit ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE a:c`.-�^!'.L•.Sa•r.'*.:.t.-_o:l:sy,a_,es-.'¢'_;u:i�+; _. a:%d3 ..ra._&-:i.t,<c.-..+-..,;.-_ 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-64921 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Ndfffi .arolina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org ���������� An Equal Opportunity 1Affirmative Action Employer Dr. M. Brock Womble, Superintendent September 20, 2010 To: NPDES Unit MITCHELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 (828) 766-2220 — FAX (828) 766-2221 From: Mitchell County Board of Education BOARD MEMBERS Dean Myers, Chairman Jeff Harding, Vice -Chairman Sam Blevins Roger Burleson Tommy Ledford The Mitchell County Board of Education is requesting.the renewal of NPDES Permit #NC0066737. This facility has not made any changes in its operation since issuance of the last permit, which expires: 2/28/11. Thank you, :L Richie Crowder, Maintenance Director Mitchell County Schools NPDNS APPLICATION - FOIE D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD Mail the complete application to: N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 11617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit 0606 (:?(a 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: M; � `It Owner Name Facility Name Mailing Address City State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number e-mail Address N C A iC� (928) 6 G D b 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above ❑ Street Address or State Road 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 Nc- '1'�q6 Fax Number SEP 222010 104 Form-D 05/08 WPDRS APPLICATION o FOR"' For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MOD 4. Description of wastewater. Facility GeUerati2g Wastewater(check all that applyj: Industrial ❑ Commercial ❑ Residential E School Other ❑ Number of Employees Number of Employees Number of Homes Number of Students/ Staff (Q Q Explain: Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.): 5e i10d4 Population served: CD G 0 S. Type of collection system 9 Separate (sanitary sewer only) 6. Outfall Information: ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) Number of separate discharge points " C Outfall Identification number(s) Is the outfan equipped with a diffnserP ❑ Yes VNo 7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map shou*w the exact location of each outfallf: 8. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous (� Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: 57 Duration: Y Mill —MS. 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. 0, O 1 q4- MC,b 9, osTj7c,;;RTER `T'P-EATmc7Wr SVST ;A w rtfi t-aWwltoc 65PAPbNe i --TaDc SeFrlic -4a► Lt s i ff1 2 of 4 Form-D 05(08 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Michael F. Easley, Governor Mr. Rick Spurling Mitchell County Schools 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina Dear Mr. Spurling: b 28705 Division of Water March 7, 2006 o 15 William C Alan W. MAR 1 5 2006 VVA T ER 01IALITY SECTION AF•-I-ViLLE REGIONAL OFFICE Secretary .E., Director Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0066737 Mitchell High School WWTP . Mitchell County Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended). This final permit includes the following changes from the draft permit sent to you on January 18, 2006: ➢ The limit for Total Residual Chlorine has been removed, as your facilityaw— u96e 1JV"d_ sinfec1ion. ➢ Temperature monitoring has been deleted. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that maybe required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 511. cc: Sincerely, .�� Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Central Files sheuille Regional Office /Sur -face a _er iro ec=ion NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919 733-5083 / FAX 919 733-0719 / Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper NorthCarohna Naturally Permit NCO066737 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT: OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute -143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and "adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the 'Mitchell County Board of Education is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Mitchell High School 416 Ledger School Road Ledger .Mitchell County to receiving waters designated as Cranberry Branch 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 April 1, 2006. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2011. Signed this day March 7, 2006. Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission _l Permit.NC0066737 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 Mitchell County Board of Education is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0144 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following components: ♦ , Two Septic tanks ♦ Dosing tank with dual alternating pumps ♦ Dual sand filters ♦ UV disinfection ♦ Effluent aeration facilities The facility is located in Ledger at Mitchell High School off Ledger School Road in Mitchell County. 2. Discharge from said - treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Cranberry Branch, classified C-Trout waters in the French Broad River Basin. Latitude: 3505753" Stream Class: C-Trout Longitude:82°06'58" Subbasin:040306 Quad # D 1 ONE Receiving Stream: Cranberry Branch Facility g Location NCO066729 - Mitchell High School Mitchell County Permit NCO066737 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on April 1, 2006 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by .the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER i LIMITS k MONIT,ORING,REQUIREMENTS Monthly `� Daily Measurement Samp(e Type Sample Location ;. x' Average -Maximum ` :F requ ricy 3 e , 4 j u' Flow 0.0144 MGD Weekly . Instantapeous Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent . Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent NH3 as N 12.0 mg/L 35.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent (April 1— October 31 NH3 as N 25.0 mg/L 35.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent November 1— March 31 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/Month Grab Effluent (geometric mean pH > 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units 2/Month - Grab. Effluent . There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts c M EL-D ",vn i (qqp - Wfl' l •I !ANj FL-OLN CON �neiJ Fit -1- us�s _ WAr D i�N'f( L Ft_&V 5 WC-e-C XGE 11[i-lJ TE c : f f ; Yl R�"SLtJ�S L 4r itlL� �iCt� !`I off% FACT SHEET FOR WASTELOAD ALLOCATIONS Facility Name :Mitchell Co. H.S. NPDES No. :NC0066737 Type of Waste' :100% Domestic Facility Status :Existing Permit Status :Renewal Receiving Stream :UT Cranberry Creek Stream Classification:C-Tr Subbasin :040306 County :Mitchell Regional Office :ARO Requestor :M. Wiggins Date of Request :3/25/91 Topo Quad :D10NE Request # 6169 RECEIVED Water Quality SediGn MAY 1 7 1,001 ,Asheville Regional Offer Asheville, North Carolirs Stream Characteristics: USGS # Date Drainage Area: 0.03 sq.mi. Summer 7Q10:<0.05 cfs Winter 7Q10: <6 ,05, cfs Average Flow: 6.660 cfs 30Q2:<0.05 cfs ISM P_C--gcESTtAJ4 FWW5 VPVM R95 5 TV Wasteload Allocation Summary 4&T 71415 W W($TfAllf -- Wt CAM pkoCCEED &4iTA (approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.) Fa°cr65,uWy 714t5,T4ou4W• Mitchell Co. H.S. School is currently discharging to a zero flow stream (per Amy F.-USGS). Zero flow policy should be in effect. Recommend removal of discharge; facility must send engineering report within 12 months showing no alternative to discharge. School should receive existing limits for the first three years, then more stringent limits aft"-?r three years. No instream problems were documented. (Instream data indicated flai upstream during summer months -no D.O. problems either). r rV' "' }` 1QGi Special Scheduled Requirements and additional comments from Rev ewer$ ?, Recommended by: �i��a,, G( {�(;�,.,�_ Date: S y Reviewed by 1 ' Instream Assessment:' Date: Regional u v sor: Date: Permits & En sneering:Date: RETURN TO TECHNICAL SERVICES BY: J U N 111991 �J f -2- Existincr Limits Wasteflow (MGD): BOD5 (mg/1) : NH3N (mg/1) : DO (mg/1) : TSS (mg/1) : Fecal Coliform (/100 ml): pH (SU) : Residual Chlorine (ug/1): Recommended Limits CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS Monthly Average Summer/Winter 0.0144 30/30 nol 6/6 30/30 1000/1000 2.0 Daily Maximum 6-9 A (1st three years) B (after three years) Summer/Winter sum/win Wasteflow (MGD): 0.0144 0.0144 BOD5 (mg/1): 30/30 5/10 NH3N (mg/1): nol 1/1.8 DO (mg/1) : 6/6 6/6 TSS (mg/1): 30/30 30/30 Fecal Coliform (/100 ml): 200/200 200/200 pH (SU) : 6-9 6-9 Tot. residual Chlorine (ug/1): 2 17 `1e4,A ra-hv;q: 61j I1►otbf incvtused by doe-aclj'6chVjei ;„ nw cA6e egged ao'c INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIRMENTS: Fecal coli, D.O., temp, conductivity Upstream: y Location: at least 100 ft. upstream Donwstream: y Location: at least 300 ft. downstream Limits Changes Due To: Zero flow policy Standard update Parameter(s) Affected BOD5, NH3-N Fecal coliform C (explanation of any modifications to past modeling analysis includidng new flows, rates, field data, interacting discharges, etc.) NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION PERMIT NO.: NCO066737 PERMITTEE NAME: Mitchell County Board of Education / Mitchell . r SL '00 Facility Status: Existing COS � .ermit Status: Renewal R E C EI V E 1 Major Minor Water Quality Sectic Pipe No.: 001 Design Capacity: 0.0144 MGD JUN 1 8 1991 Domestic (% of Flow): 100 % ,Asheville Regional Off lks Industrial (% of Flow): eville, north Caroli Comments: 6QAW* RECEIVING STREAM: an unnamed tributary to Cranberry.eck Class: C-Trout Sub -Basin: 04-03-06 Reference USGS Quad: D10NE County: Mitchell (please attach) Regional Office: Asheville Regional Office Previous Exp. Date: 11/30/91 . Treatment Plant Class: Classification changes within three miles: No change within three miles. Requested by: Mack Wiggins Date: 3/25/91 Prepared by: uQa„� ci . 04s' Date: 6 (o Reviewed by: Date: /a / �a6" l3s t (A� Ll coo I G t_ / Modeler Date Rec. # S 3Z5� Drainage . ea (miLL)l ) �, �3 Avg. Streamflow (cfs): 0. 0(o 7Q10 (cfs) 0 Winter 7Q10 (cfs) D 30Q2 (cfs) O Toxicity Limits: IWC % Acute/Chronic Instream Monitoring: Parameters Fi cA,- co L t } 'Do ► Erin . Cv N nuor lyI I `f Upstream y Location A-r ,Le4w (ool u Downstream Location A-1- ' L84sr 300' 0 ;5ft"'M Effluent Characteristics A t 5113 i v-s) Su wlnl 9( hRazS yes SUA, /Vil"i BOD5 (mg/1) 0 30 0 NH 3 -N (mg/1) r D.O. (mg/1) (o la 6 TSS (mg/1) 30 3,0 0 F. Col. (/100 ml) Zoo Zao ton 200 pH (SU) r w L � l� FAuUTy �tq-; A(_2,6APV SugM( lTEC> Mo171F IC471oAJ 'Pe2M t T APPI t CJT 10A `T QELoU}Tr,— o CQANB6_1"_y 401. eANw) Comments: Yazv FLow FouCJ 1N fjLca. ro;CAA116�G; FPCiU7�1 MuSf 5frlb eNCg. 2gpo2-/ wtiwig 12- Awdvs. 5moid,L1 & ALrUW4iIJE 'To l�l lt;; Po 4E • SUiW (, SAMLL•) Qt6r-1vG C-K! 57iN 5 1.1M ITS ka 1h6 F125T Ti'{lLEE 4we') -,WtN NX6 5'*('Zln1k9rz-r LIm1T5 AhK 3 tif-AJz'r7 r"`M^ � •S.�,aa' .y.'• �� .l �Ih{M.91!1'ryr-p h,�a _ S Diu copy NCDENR ..u� North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves'Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 15, 2010 Mr. Rick Spurling, Assistant Superintendent Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-LV-0412 Permit No. NCO066737 Mitchell High School WWTP Mitchell County Dear Mr. Spurling: Dee Freeman Secretary A review of Mitchell High School WWTP's monitoring report for July 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,445C 07/07/2010 400 #/100ml 1,500 #/100ml Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Ror`ten C. ` Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section lwp cc�DsW>,Q�Asheville�Flles' - . DWQ Central Files Tony R. Crowder/ ORC S:tSWPlMitchelllWastewaterlMinorslMitchell High School 667371NOV-2010-LV-0412.doc NIOAhCarolina AMU, MAY North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 E71LE CON NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mr. Rick Spurling, Assistant Superintendent Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 Dear Mr. Spurling: Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director July 13, 2010 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-LM-0019 Permit No. NCO066737 Mitchell High School WWTP Mitchell County Dee Freeman Secretary A review of Mitchell High School WWTP's monitoring report for March 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - Concentration 03/09/2010 35 mg/1 35.48 mg/l Daily Maximum Exceeded Fecal coliform 03/09/2010 400 #/ 100ml > 60 #/ 100m1 Improper reporting Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the Ammonia Nitrogen violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. Use of "Greater Than" Values Such values are only expected (infrequently) in the reporting of fecal Coliform and (even less frequently) BOD. It is a violation of reporting rules to report a Fecal Coliform value of "Too Numerous To Count" (TNTC). For fecal col form, "greater than" (> ##, ###) values denote at least one, and possibly all volumes of the evaluated sample yielded results outside the method range for accurate counting of the colonies of bacteria (or TNTC). Laboratories should perform enough dilutions to the sample to produce a discreet number as the result of testing. If a "greater than" value is reported, the numeric portion of the value should be sufficiently high so as to make the facility aware of the extent of any problems with disinfection. NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality .2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwateraualitv.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Mr. Rick Spurling July 13, 2010 Page 2 For both fecal coliform and BOD, the generation of a "greater than" value usually occurs when characteristics of the effluent d ier from what is normally discharged. If laboratories "set up" the test procedures based upon normal conditions, they may not have the capacity to get an accurate measurement of higher fecal coliform or BOD concentrations, hence the reported "greater than" value. Ifyou are suspicious or aware of conditions at your plant that cause you to believe effluent pollutant concentrations are beyond their normal levels, you should inform your laboratory of your concern so modifications to testing procedures can be made. Please contact Gary Francies (828-296-4677) of the DWQ Laboratory Certification Branch for proper laboratory reporting procedures for the parameter Fecal coliform. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section M1;Q�-,As 5i'e':vcll'ezFAes DWQ Central "Files Tony Crowder/ ORC Gary Francies/ DWQ Lab Certification S:'•.ti 1�'I't�•littl�e!Il�i'aetc:,�aler'.1�1 inorti'.p•tzlrh�!! I l ieh t�!r,,n! hb`: ?`•;tiC3V-2i! I (!-! 11-nU! `).duc NNE COPY NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary June 11, 2010 Mr. Rick. Spurling, Assistant Superintendent Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-LV-0206 Permit No. NCO066737 Mitchell High School WWTP Mitchell County Dear Mr. Spurling: A review of Mitchell High School WWTP's monitoring report for February 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M- FC Broth,44.5C 02/23/10 400 #/100ml 1,400 #/100ml Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: �DWQ:Asheville Files _ DWQ Central Files '�--Q� Tony Crowder/ ORC ti:`:511'P',�litchelll\;�srewiter:M11inors.�IilchellIliehSchool66737T.NQV-2010-LV-0=06.doe No°e Carolina Ntima!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwateraualitv.or4 FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Water Quality L-ab 8z Operations; Inc. PO Box 1167, Banner Elk, NC, 28604 Phone:828-898-6277 Fax:828-898-6255 a NPDES IWOKI1 G6'71 _ JTo4y R. Crowder 72 Ledger School Rd. Bakersville, NC 28705 Here is. your ANNUAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPORT (AWTR) along with a sample letter that you may send to your customers if you like. You may rewrite the ;sample letter to say what you wish to your customers. Please fill out the bold text in the sample letter if you wish to use it. A copy of the AWTR has been sent to the state, so you may not modify the AWTR. Thank -you for letting us be of service to you, if you have any questions about the AWTR, feel free. to call me at (828) 898-6277. Thank you again for your time.. Sincerely, Zul our ", 5 Laboratory Supervisor Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. J U N Qr�ac�-���r,� Ew c_UALIr-, v POINT SOURCE BRAPJOH ,.,C::.f c•..:y :,r- aa:=•: N4i, w..�Yhn. l r._.. . l • i .� ,. y.,C,�,u:5 :'ll: t: ir•t l?tib. �L.KN;C'�9:'aM.�.r 'F. Annual' Wastewater Treatment Plant Report Mitchell High. School NPDES #: NCO066737 Date: 3/3/ 10 We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report. This report is designed to inform you about the -quality of the wastewater we discharge to the receiving waters every day. Our constant goal is to protect the environmental waters of North Carolina. We want you to, understand the efforts we make to continually improve the wastewater treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of the receiving waters that we discharge to. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your wastewater utility, please contact Tony R. Crowder at (828) 688-4432. We want our valued customers to be r informed about their wastewater utility. Let us first take this opportunity to give you a brief description of a Wastewater Treatment Plant. The waters that go down the drain, follow many different pipes, and ends up at the treatment plant. The wastewater goes through a bar screen that stops large particles that are present, (i.e., rags and papers). The water then goes to an aeration basin where air is pumped into the water. This air supplies oxygen to bacteria that feed on the solids that are in the water. The water then goes to the clarifier where the solids settle out. The solids are pumped back to the aeration basin to give the bacteria a second chance to feed. When there are too many solids in the plant, some of the -solids are pumped to a digester tank. In the digester, the bacteria have more time to feed on and reduce the solids' volume. When the digester gets full, the solids are pumped from the tank and taken to a larger facility. The clear water from the clarifier then goes to a tank for disinfection. The two most prominent ways to disinfect the wastewater are chlorine and ultraviolet light. Chlorine can be used as a gas or in solid tablet form. When chlorine is used, there is generally a dechlorinating agent use to remove any excess chlorine from the wastewater before it goes to the receiving water. When ultraviolet light (UV) is used, the wastewater flows around the UV bulbs. Bacteria can not live when exposed to UV light, so,as the water passes the UV bulbs, the water in disinfected. Finally, after disinfection, the treated wastewater goes into the receiving waters.. , L. vJ � PERFORMANCE The treatment plant did very well last year. However, we had two daily non -compliances for fecal coliform, one in March and one in April. The chlorine was adjusted, and the plant was compliant for the next samples. Also, we had a non-compliance for our monthly average limit for ammonia for December. ' NOTIFICATION This annual report has been sent to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and to the owner of the wastewater system. The wastewater system owner has also been given a letter that they can easily distribute to all their. customers. The letter will inform the customers that the annual report is available upon request to the owner of the system. CERTIFICATION I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or - customers of the -named system and that those users have been notified of its availability as per the NOTIFICATION section above. Paul Isenhour v Laboratory Supervisor Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. I Date A7A�FILE 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 April 30, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 0713 8861 Mr. Rick Spurling, Assistant Superintendent Mitchell County Board of Education 7.2 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit NCO066737 Mitchell County Board of Education Mitchell High. School WWTP Case No. LM-2010-0021 Mitchell County Dear Mr. Spurling: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $267.00 ($200.00 civil penalty + $67.00 enforcement costs) against Mitchell County Board of Education. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Mitchell County Board of Education for the month of January 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0066737. The violations which occurred in January 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Mitchell County Board of Education violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO066737 and G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against'any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required. by G.S. 143-215.1(a). Based upon the above findings, of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Mitchell County Board of Education: Nne orthCarohna Naturally SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org 0 of the 1 violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. S-00 NC0066737, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N - Conc. 2 of the 2 violations of G. S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $200.00 NC0066737, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLI. 0 of the 1 violation of G.S. 143-215 and NPDES Permit No. $00.00 ' NC0066737, for failure to properly monitor Flow in violation of the Permit Monitoring requirements. $200.00' TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $267.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 282. 1 (b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). 'Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 . 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and'submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was.wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; - (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) . whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your , evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 .10 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, TerEdwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS 1 na—s-1 e�r<11e:Fi'les ,w//, aitachrnen6ss - DWQ Central Files w/ attachments Bob Guerra/ *DWQ Enforcement Files w/ attachments ti:'SWP%Mitchell!\Viiste«atert ,tiucus',NIitchell l li_h School 667_?:LM- 010-002l.doc JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION RE '10kST DWQ Case Number: LM-2010-0021 County: Mitchell Assessed Party: Mitchell County Board of Education/ Mitchell County HS Permit No.: NC0066737. Amount Assessed: $267.00 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil.penalty assessed... Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §' 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or-' more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies. of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). - (a) - one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b). the violator promptly abated continuing. environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; _ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil- penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: STATE OF NORTH CAROLIivXi COUNTY OF MITCHELL IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST DEPARTWr,Vq I' OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS MITCHELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION / MITCHELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL) PERMIT NO. NCO066737 ) FILE NO. LM-2010-0021 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $267.00for violation(s) asset forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated April 30, 2010, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the . above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE 20 ATTACHMENT A Mitchell County Board of Education CASE NUMBER: LM-2010-0021' PERMIT: NCO066737 FACILITY: Mitchell High School WWTP COUNTY: Mitchell REGION: Asheville Limit Violations MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE $100.00 1-2010 001 Effluent FEC COLI 01/12/10 2 X month #/100ml 400 6;000 1,400.00 Daily Maximum. Exceeded $100.00 1-2010 001 Effluent FEC COLI 01/26/10 2 X month #/100ml 400 1,000 150.00 Daily Maximum Exceeded $.00 1-2010 001 Effluent NH3-N - Conc 01/31/10 2 X month. mg/l 25 28.64 14.56 Monthly Average Exceeded Monitorina Violations MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE $.00 1-2010 001 Effluent FLOW 01/02/10 Weekly mgd Frequency Violation T-, ��1'r ' NPDES PERMJT NO. (j . ` � Pr" _ DISCHARG NO. C'c 6 Ij KITH i\l R YEAR �.� O FACILITY NAME q t Le- �ti'ak sc-Jg,;'J LASSO __) COUNTY- 00 -c6161 OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CH GE (ORC)` 1 v. i GRADE-1—PHONE R;MN-- 76G CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (J)W Er Q n--Ali F L (2) CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CLANGED PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES�cr�i1 Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: ` ^� ATTN: CENTRAL FILES x fiI N o� D DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (SIG ATURE PERATOR IN RESPONSIBLIt CHARCEJ DATE 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS . J�MA�1 RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY SNOV1 ER 2 C U t U ENTER PARAMETER CODE ABO NAME AND UNITS BELOW DWQ Form MR-1 (01100) Gaze. A//Z9/iv All. m^^;'oring data and samp'ng frequencies meetrequirements All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Compliant Id Noncompliant if the facility is noncompliant; please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, e and a time -table for improvements to be made. "I certify,.under penalty of law, that this docrpnent.and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordai with a systeni`designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inq of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gatheying the information, the informatio submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties R submitting false information, including_thepossibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Uo/V Permitt leas print or type) yy Signature of Per e* Date � 11COl 5 (Required) 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00095 Conductivity 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BODS 00340 COD 00400 pH 00530 Total Suspended Residue 00545 Settleable Matter 00556 Oil & Grease 00600 Total Nitrogen 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 00625 Total Kjeldhal Nitrogen 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 00665 Total Phosphorous PARAMETER CODES 00951 Total Fluoride 01002 Total Arsenic 01027 Cadmium 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092 Zinc 01105 Aluminum 50060 Total Residua] Chlorine 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formald 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercer} 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene 00927 Total Magnesium 01045 Iron 38260 MBAS 00929 Total Sodium 01051 Lead 39516 PCBs 00940 Total Chloride 01062 Molybdenum 50050 Flow Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at (919) 733-5083 or by visiti the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wos and linking to the Unit's information pages. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. * ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204. **If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be. on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (2) (D). Permit Enforcement History by Owner Owner: Mitchell County Board of Education Facility: Mitchell High School VWVTP Permit: NCO066737 Region: Asheville County: Mitchell r L. 04/29/10 1 Penalty Remission Enf EMC EMC OAH Collection Has �^ Assessment Penalty Enforcement Request Enf Conf Remission Hearing Remission Remission Memo Sent Pmt Case Case Number MR Approved Amount Costs Damages Received Held Amount Held Amount Amount to AGO Total Paid Balance Due Plan Closed LV-2001-0140 05/07/01 $2,148 $85.33 05/18/01 08/29/01 $.00 $2.233.33 $.00 No 10/17/01 LM-2010-0021 1-2010 04/29/10 $200 $67.00 $267.00 No Total Cases: 2 $152.33 $2,233.33 $267.00 Total Penalties: $2,500.33 Total Penalties after remission(s): $2,600.33 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mr. Rick Spurling, Assistant Superintendent Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 Dear Mr. Spurling: Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director April 30, 2010 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-LM-0013 Permit No. NCO066737 Mitchell High School WWTP Mitchell County �iLE C0PY Dee Freeman Secretary A review of Mitchell High School WWTP's monitoring report for December. 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as ' 12/31/09 25 mg/l 28.84 mg/1 Monthly N) - Concentration Average Exceeded Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Flow 12/26/09 Weekly Failure to Monitor Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, .R'I�zv zv Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ^Aslieville`FilesM�=1 DWQ Central Files SN :';tiR'P':A•titchcll.l�'astexatcrtitinor::blitchcll High School 66737:T-OV-201t1-1.M-001 3.doc oe Carolina Ntundff North Carolina Division of Water Quality . 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.newaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 NCDENR L - E C y 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 May 27, 2010 Rick Spurling, Ph.D. Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, NC 28705 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Mitchell High School WWTP Permit No: NCO066737 Mitchell County Dear Dr. Spurling: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on May 24, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0066737. 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: Central Files �Asheville�Flles�� S:\SWP\Mitchell\Wastewater\Minors\Mitchell High School 66737\CEI.5-24-10.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 OnrthCarolina Phone: (828) 2964500 \ FAX: 828 299-7043 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 of ffiCarol in Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 1 SI 31 NCO066737 111 121 10/05/24 117 181 CI 19l sl 20I lI Remarks 21111111111111 111111111111 I 111 11111111 1 ill II II 11J6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -- - Reserved 67I 1.0 169 701 31 711 l 72 N I 73 LU 74 751 I I I 1 l 11 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) Mitchell High School WWTP 11:50 AM 10/05/24 06/04/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 217 School Rd Bakersville NC 28705 12:30 PM 10/05/24 11/02/28 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Tony Richard Crowder/ORC/828-766-2220/ Name, Address of Responsible OfficialfTitle/Phone and Fax Number Richie Crowder,72 Ledger School Rd Bakersville NC Contacted 28705//828-766-2244/8287662221 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports Facility Site Review EffluenVReceiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/ Signature of Man ment Q A viewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date S W 1161 EPA1'"orm 40-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1 3I NCO066737 I11 121 10/05/24 I17 181 C1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION The Mitchell County Schools — Mitchell High School WWTP is a class I facility rated as a 0.0144 MGD WWTP with: two septic tanks; dosing tank with dual alternating pumps; dual sand filters; 20 gpm UV disinfection; back-up tablet chlorinator; chlorine contact chamber with an audible high water alarm; and back-up tablet dechlorinator. PERMIT / INSPECTION / LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 3-17-09 by Janet Cantwell and Keith Haynes. The permit expires on 2-28-2011. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration (— August 30, 2010). A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. The daily operator log was present on -site and had good notation of daily events. A copy of the current permit was on site. EFFLUENT: The effluent data was as follows: pH = 7.03 units Temperature - not required DO - not required UV disinfection in use OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY: Mr. Richie Crowder and Mr. David Huskins assisted in the inspection and appear to be operating and maintaining the facility very well. The effluent appeared to be in compliance with permit limits. RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommendations discussed during the inspection are as follows. After the school closes for the summer: * Remove the top inch or so of sand from the sand filter bed. This will allow for any accumulated scum layer to be removed and improve even flow distribution. * Pump the septic tank (leaving — 25% seed) and all of the (old chlorine contact chamber) Page # 2 Permit: NCO066737 Owner - Facility: Mitchell High School wVVrP Inspection Date: 05/24/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation effluent fine solids settling holding tank, after pressure washing the sides to remove any accumulated debris. * Install a cover over the (old chlorine contact chamber) effluent fine solids settling holding tank to prevent debris from nearby trees from falling into the tank, fouling the high water alarm and possibly increasing the TSS in the effluent wastestream. * In addition, fence netting (similar to the kind at Tipton Hill School) can be installed on the fence surrounding this tank to further prevent debris from grass mowing and weed eating from entering this tank. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The 2009 System Performance Annual Report has not been received by the Division. Mr. Crowder indicated that this report had been filed, but that he would fax a copy of this report to the ARO. The System Performance Annual Report, for 2009, is due no later than 60 days after the end of the reporting period. Note: According to the Clean Water Act of 1999 (House Bill 1160), the legal requirement for submittal of the System Performance Annual Report is as follows: The owner or operator of any wastewater treatment works or wastewater collection systems that treats or collects primarily domestic or municipal waste, must provide an Annual Report to its users or customers and to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources that summarizes the treatment work's and collection system's performance over a 12-month period. Page # 3 Permit: NCO066737 Owner - Facility: Mitchell High School VW -rP Inspection Date: 05/24/2010 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 ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n n ■ n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: 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? ■ In n In Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ n n n Are high and low water alarms operating properly? n n ■ n Comment: There is a high water audible alarm on the old chlorine contact chamber. Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? n ❑ ■ n Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ Cl n n Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ n Cl n Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? 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 ■ n Comment: Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ■ n Cl n Are UV bulbs clean? ■ n n n Is UV intensity adequate? n ❑ ■ n Is transmittance at or above designed level? n ❑ ■ n Page # 4 Permit: NC0066737 Owner - Facility: Mitchell High School WVVrP Inspection Date: 05/24/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Is there a backup system on site? ■ n n n Is effluent clear and free of solids? ■ n n n Comment: The UV system consists of parallel banks of lights which can be valved off and operated singly, while one unit is being cleaned. Another back-up system is the old chlorine contact chamber and two -tube, tablet chlorinator, which are used as a back-up disinfection system, whenever the UV system is out of service for cleaning. There is one tube for dechlorination tablets at the outfall, which is used when chlorinating. Page # 5 05-2T-2010 13:52 FROM-MITCHELL COUNTY SCHOOLS 18287662221 T-043 P-005/007 F-853 (t'-'Wafee Qualify IAla $t Opetiflons, Inc. PO Box1167, Bawiar Elk, NC, 28604 Phone; 828-898-6277 Fax: 1320--898--62�5 Mitchell High School NPDES # NCO066737 i oay R. Crowder 72 Ledger School. Rd. Bakersvzlle, ITC 28705 Here is your ANNUAL WASTEWATER `IUATM•ENT REPORT (AWTR) along with a. sample letter that you may send to your customers if you liko. You may rewrite the sample letter to say what you wish to your customers. Please fffl out the bold text in the sample letter if you wish zo use it. A copy of the AWTR has been sent to the state, so you may not modify the AWTR. TbaWG you for letting us be of service to you, if you have any questions about the AWTR, feel free to call me at (828) 898-6277. Thank you again for your time. Sincerely, Paul Isenhour Laboratory supervisor Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. 05-27-2010 13:52 FROM-MITCHELL COUNTY SCHOOLS 18287662221 T-043 P.006/00T F-853 1 nnaal Wastewater Treannem pant Report Mitchell High School ATFDES #. NCO066737 Date: 3/3/1 Q We are pleasod to present to you this year's .Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Report This report is designed to inform you about the quality ofthe wastewater we discharge to the receiving waters every day. Our constant goal is to protect the environmental waters of North Carolina. We want you to Understand the efforts we slake to continually improve the wastewater treatment process and protect our water resources. We are co=itted to ensuring the quality of the receiviug waters that we discharge to, ffyau have any questions about this report or eonceming your wastewater utmty, please contact Tony R. Crowde r at (828) 688-4432. We want our valued customers to be informed about their wastewater utility. Lest m first take this opportunity to give you a bxief description of a WastewaxEr Tfwmeztt plant. The waters that go down the drain, follow luny different pipes, and ends up at the txeatrmut plant. The wastewater goes through a bar screen that stops large particles that are present (i.c., rags and papers). The water then goes to an aeration basin where air is pumped into the water. This air supplies oxygen to bacteria that feed on the Solids that are in the water. The water then goes to the clarifier where the solids settle out. The solids are pumped back to the aeration basin to give the bacteria a second chance to feed When there are too marry solids in the plait, some- of the solids are pumped -to a digester tank. In the digester, the bacteria have more time to feed on and reduce the solids' volume. When the digester gets full, the solids axe pumped from the tank and taken to a larger facility. The Clear water from the clarifier them goes to a tank for disin etion. The two most prominent ways to disinfect the wastewater are, chlorine and ultraviolet light. Chlozlme can be used as a gas or in a6lid tablet fora. When cblorine is tined, there is generally a dechlorinating agent use to remove any excess chlox7izle from the wastewater before it goes to the receiving water. When ultraviolet light (UV) is used, the wastewater flows around the UV Wbs, Bacteria can not live when exposed to UV light, so as the water passes the UV bulbs, the water in disinfected. Finally, after disinfection, the treated wastewater goes into the receiving waters. 05-27-2010 19:52 f FROM-MITCHELL cuuvy SCHOOLS 18287662221 T-043 P-007/007 F-853 PEUMMANCE The treatment plant did very well last year. However, we had two daily non -compliances for fecal colifbrm, axte in March alld one in April. The chlorine was adjusted, and the plant was compliaut for the next samples. Also, we had a non-compliance for our montbly average limit for ammonia. for Deomber. NOTIFICATION This annual report has been sent to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and to the owner of the Wastewater system. The wastewater system owner has also been given a letter that they can easily distdbute to all their customers. The letter will inform the customers that the annual report is available upon request to the owner of the system. URTIFICATION I certify under penalty of law tit this report is complete aud accurate to the best of my knowledge. I farther certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability as per the NOT FICATION section above. Paul Ise-uhour Laboratory Supervisor Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. Date v tp-KA-­� �� lnuutq °O iYndh (ttttDQiw Dr. M. Brock Womble, Superintendent July 30, 2009 MITCHELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 (828) 766-2220 — FAX (828) 766-2221 Mr. Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section NC Division of Water Quality 2090 US Hwy 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Dear Mr. Edwards, BOARD MEMBERS Roger Burleson, Chairman Tommy Ledford, Vice -Chairman Sam Blevins Jeff Harding Dean Myers S4ub Notice of Violation Nov- 2009-LV -0298 Permit No. NCO066737 Mitchell High School WWTP Mitchell County This letter is in reference to the fecal violations mentioned in Nov-2009-LV-0298. On May 11, 2009, the entire UV system was gone thru. New bulbs and sleeves were replaced, the housing washed and cleaned, and the UV intensity monitors were replaced. There have not been any fecal violations since that time. A schedule is in place to clean/change bulbs more frequently. - Thank you, Richie Crowder, Maintenance Director; ORC SEP - 2 2009 ? WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE E COPY NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary July 14, 2009 Mr. Rick Spurling, Assistant Superintendent Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0298 Permit No. NCO066737 Mitchell High School WWTP Mitchell County Dear Mr. Spurling: A review of Mitchell High School WWTP's monitoring report for April 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 04/21/09 400 #/100ml 2,500 #/100ml Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. It has been noted that there have been several fecal violations in 2009 and 2008. Previous fecal violations include one daily max on the 03/09 DMR, a monthly average and a daily max on the 05/08 DMR, a daily max on the 02/08 DMR and two daily max violations on the 01/08 DMR. This system uses Ultraviolet Radiation for disinfection and it appears to not be consistently working properly. Please respond in writing within fifteen (15) days to this office as to the reasons for the frequency of the fecal violations. Please also discuss how to fine-tune the operation of the Ultraviolet Radiation system to prevent/ minimize future fecal violations. Continuing fecal violations could result in future penalty assessments. . The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, L, C- '-- «-ecA Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc -A 'DWQ Ashevi(le:Fi1 s r DWQ Central Files Tony R. Crowder/ ORC G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Mitchell\66737 Mitchell High School\66737 NOV-2009-LV-0298.doc NorthCarolina )Udl -allJ North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterouality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 ,4� e PY NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Mr. Rick Spurling, Assistant Superintendent Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 Dear Mr. Spurling: Director July 14, 2009 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0297 Permit No. NCO066737 Mitchell High School WWTP Mitchell County Secretary A review of Mitchell High School WWTP's monitoring report for March 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C 03/17/09 400 #/100ml 800 #/100ml Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section mac ?-DWQ,Asheville-Files.--., DWQ Cen r I -Files" Tony R. Crowder/ ORC G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Mitchell\66737 Mitchell High School\66737 NOV-2009-LV-0297.doc No�rthCarolina North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone (828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 All all L E C 0 PY MCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mr. Rick Spurling, Assistant Superintendent Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 Dear Mr. Spurling: Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director April 23, 2009 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0191 Permit No. NCO066737 Mitchell High School WWTP Mitchell County Dee Freeman Secretary A review of Mitchell High School WWTP's monitoring report for December 2008 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) 12/31/08 25 mg/I 27.6 mg/1 Monthly Average Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, .�nJi � . - /fiLG �G%l Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section DWQ A?s`hevi9PelFiles DWQ Central Files Tony Crowder/ ORC G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Mitchell\66737 Mitchell High School\66737 NOV-2009-LV-0191.doc o thCarolina NNawra!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Beverly Eaves Perdu Governor { North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality e Coleen H. Sullins Mr. Rick Spurling, Assistant Superintendent Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 Dear Mr. Spurling: Director 0 April 23, 2009 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-MV-0059 Permit No. NCO066737 Mitchell High School WWTP Mitchell County HLE C. C Q Y Dee Fr A review of Mitchell High School WWTP's monitoring report for January 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Flow 01/10/09 Weekly Failure to Monitor Weekly gn It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. . If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, LA 6111 Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc4 �`D'-W�Q-A`slievillefFil s DWQ Central Files Tony Crowder/ ORC G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Mitchell\66737 Mitchell High School\66737 NOV-2009-MV-0059.doc North Carolina Naiirrally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Dr. M. Brock Womble, Superintendent Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Mr. Edwards: MITCHELL CO BOARD OF EDUCATION 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville,-North Carolina 28705 (828) 766 2220 — FAX (828) 766-2221 ApriL6, 2009_ APR 1 3 2009 WATER QUALITY SECTION Tommy Ledford, Chairperson Dean Myers;,Vice-Chairperson Roger Burleson Larry Fortner Kathy Miller Subject: Compliance Sampling Inspection Mitchell High School WWTP Permit No. NC 0066737 Mitchell County The inoperable UV monitors that were noted in Ms. Cantwell's inspection will be replaced with new ones. This problem was noted on inspections in 2006 as Ms. Cantwell has said in her report. However it was addressed, fixed, and operating properly in an inspection on June 6, 2007 of which she did not mention. The other compliance issue of filter beds needing to be raked and leveled will be fixed the week of 04/06/2009. Once again this is not a continuing problem. This issue was addressed in a letter to this office dated June 5, 2006. 72t— Richie yo Crowder ORC Mitchell High School WWTP Permit No. NC 0066737 WFA D UE -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 March 30, 2009 Mr. Rick Spurling, Assistant Superintendent Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-PC-0262 Compliance Sampling Inspection Mitchell High School WWTP Permit No. NCO066737 Mitchell County Dear Mr. Spurling: Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted March 17, 2009. The Compliance Sampling Inspection was conducted by. Janet Cantwell and Keith Haynes of the Asheville Regional Office. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCO066737 for the following: Inspection Area Compliance Issue NPDES Permit The UV Monitor for disinfection is not operating properly. Part II, Section C, 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance NPDES Permit Sand filter beds need to be raked and leveled and the laterals Part II, Section C, 2. should be leveled to improve flow distribution. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org One 1,4orthCarolina ;Vgtllrallry Mr. Rick Spurling March 30, 2009 Page Two Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observations and comments. The Asheville Regional Office currently has on staff a Wastewater Treatment Consultant to offer technical assistance to Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) and Collection Systems (CS) with operational concerns. This service is free and non -regulatory to assist in the identification and correction of operational problems. The service can be utilized for optimization of the operation of WWTP and/or Collection Systems. Should you have questions about this service, please contact Don Price at 828-296- 4500. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Attachment II-e Files; w/ attach rae it DWQ Central Files, w/ attachment Bob Guerra/ DWQ Enforcement Files, w/ attachment A. GAWPDATA\DEMWQ\Mitchell\66737 Mitchell High School\66737 NOV-2009-PC-0262.MitchellHigh.doc United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 i 51 31 NCO066737 111 121 09/03/17 117 18I SI 19I .GI 201 1 Remarks 211111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA---------------------------Reserved--------------------- 67I . 169 701 i 711 I 72I NI 73I I 174 751 ' I I I I I I i 80 �_�__I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 01:30 PM 09/03/17 06/04/01 Mitchell High School WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 217 School Rd Bakersville NC 28705 02:35 PM 09/03/17 11/02/28 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 Richie Crowder,72 Ledger School Rd Bakersville NC Contacted 28705//828-766-2244/8287662221 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ® Operations & Maintenance ® 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 Cantwel ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ C! Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Signatureof ManagementatQQ A_Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date, EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1 3I NCG066737 111 121 09/03/17 I17 18I'S1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Richie Crowder/ORC and Keith Haynes of this office assisted in the inspection of this facility. The permit will expire February 26, 2011. Please request a permit renewal 180 days prior to expiration. The sand filter beds need to be raked and leveled and the laterals should be leveled to improve flow distribution. Some ponding on the beds was observed. The operator stated that they have recently had some heavy rains. The gate to the fence surrounding the clarifier basin needs to be locked. The UV intensity monitor is still not working; it is not possible to know if the intensity or transmittance is at the designed level for proper disinfection of the effluent. A review of the DMRs (monthly discharge monitoring reports) reveals daily maximum fecal limit violations on the May'08, February'08, January'08 and December'07 DMRs and a monthly average fecal limit violation on the May'08 DMR. Effluent samples were collected during the inspection and submitted to the lab for analysis. The analytical result for the fecal sampling showed 310 colonies/ 100 ml. This indicates that the UV disinfection is not operating properly. This deficiency of the UV intensity monitor was noted in an inspection on May 2, 2006, a technical assistance inspection on June 2,. 2006, and a followup inspection on September 29, 2006. Don Price of this office suggested in his inspection on June 2, 2006, a review of the USA Bluebook, page 1240, for replacement parts for the UV, monitor, web site at www.usabluebook.com and telephone number 1-847-689-3030. The facility was generating a clear effluent. Sampling results for BOD, TSS and ammonia will be sent separately. Page # 2 Permit: NCO066737 Owner - Facility: Mitchell High School wwTP Inspection Date: 03/17/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ®❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? IN ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The gate to the fence surrounding the clarifier basin needs to be locked. The permit will expire February 26, 2011. Please request a permit renewal 180 days prior to expiration. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ® n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an,audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? Cl a n n Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ® Cl # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? el ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) n n M n Comment: Tthe sand filter beds need to be raked and leveled. Some ponding on the beds was observed. The operator stated that they have recently had some heavy rains. Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Are UV bulbs clean? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is transmittance at or above designed level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there a backup system on site? ❑ M 0 ❑ Is effluent clear and free of solids? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Page # 3 Permit: NCO066737 Owner - Facility: Mitchell High School WWTP Inspection Date: 03/17/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Disinfection - UV Comment: The UV intensity monitor is still not working; it is not possible to know if the intensity or transmittance is at the designed level for proper disinfection of the effluent. This was noted in an inspection on May 2, 2006, a technical assistance inspection on June 2, 2006 and a followup, inspection on September 29, 2006. Don Price of this office suggested in his inspection on June 2, 2006 a review of the USA Bluebook, page 1240, for replacement parts for the UV monitor, web site at www.usabluebook.com and telephone number 1-847-689-3030. A review of the DMRs (monthly discharge monitoring reports) reveals daily maximum fecal limit violations on the May'08, February'08, January'08 and December'07 DMRs and a monthly average fecal limit violation on the-May'08 DMR. Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Page # 4 County: MITCHELL River Basin FRB Report TO AROSP Collector: J CANTWELL Region: ARO Sample Matrix: Wastewater Loc.Type: EFFLUENT Emergency Yes/No COC Yes/No Location ID: NCO066737 VlkTfi��� VisitlD Loc. Des cr.: MITGHELLAHIGH(SCHOOLe T , Collect Date: 0311712009 Collect Time:: 14:00 Sample Qualifiers and Comments Sample ID: A842220 PO Number# ARO Date Received: 03/17/2009 Time Received: 15:30 Labworks LoginlD KJIMISON Date Reported: 5/8/09 Report Generated: 05/08/2009 Sample Depth REVISED ' ORT DATE: 5LJ Routine Qualifiers For a more detailed description of these qualifier codes refer to www.dwqlab.org under Staff Access A -Value reported is the average of two or more determinations N3-Estimated concentration is < PQL and >MDL B1-Countable membranes with <20 colonies; Estimated NE -No established PQL B2- Counts from all filters were zero. B3- Countable membranes with more than 60 or 80 colonies; Estimated P-Elevated PQL due to matrix interference and/or sample dilution B4-Filters have counts of both >60 or 80 and < 20; Estimated Q1-Holding time exceeded prior to receipt at lab. Q2- Holding time exceed%drfollgwa_pgEeceiet by lab B5-Too many colonies were present; too numerous to count (TNTC), „ , , J2- Reported value failed to meet QC criteria for either precision or accuracy; Estimated PQL- Practical Quantitati Limit su�Po Cffarige>dueo:srtrentsen�siLvt; °� . mli U- Samples analyzed forithts.compound`but ndt detected . ,..: n,,:._„.. 'i • r. J3-The sample matrix interfered with the ability to make any accurate determination; Estimated ° r. X1-Sample not analyzed°gr•t i P J6-The lab analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly chemically preserved sample; Estimated ri / N1-The component has been tentatively identified based on mass spectral library search and has an estimated value FDr�c-a V � f nn� ` LMAY 2 7 2009 ` 1 ARO tt WATER QUALITY SECTION Laboratory Section>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 (919) 733-3908 (';u;; ��t , a; ,y .. y g L OFFICE ..p-,.t s.. ,. . r Sample ID A842220 XC JDWQQ Laboratory Section Results ID: NCO066737 Collect Date: 03/17/2009 Loc. Descr] MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL WWTP Collect Time:: 14:00 VWi ID - CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result Qualifier Units Analysvuate Approved By /Date Sample temperature at receipt by lab 3.6 'C KJIMISON SMATHIS Method Reference 3/17109 3/20/09 BOD, 5-Day In liquid 2.0 32 mg/L KJIMISON CGREEN Method Reference APHA5210B 3/18109 4/7/09 Collfonn, MF Fecal in liquid 1 310 B4 CFU/100mi KJIMISON CGREEN Method Reference APHA9222D-20th 3/17/09 3/23/09 Resldue_Suspended In liquid 6.2 62 U mg/L KJIMISON CGREEN Method Reference APHA2540D-20th 3/23/09 417/09 Laboratory Section>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 (919) 733-3908 Page 2 of 2 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORIvt (DMI) For Lab Use ONLY COUNTY �I %��i PRIORITY SAMPLE TYPE RIVER BASIN ��, + ❑ AMBIENT ❑ STREAM FFLL:ENT REPORT TO ARO RO NIRO RRO WaRO WiRO WSRO TS AT BM 0-c7�MPL[ANCE ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT Other Shipped by. Bus. Courier. Staff Other Lab Number: 65,f4 Date Received: . d � Time: 5 ,. J Rec'd by: tj From: Bus -Courier -Hand Del. DATA ENTRY B CK: DATE REPORTED: ❑EMERGENCY ❑ ESTUARY COLLECTOR(S):,T—_!� Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25!25-65140-130 or 100 plus STATION LOCATION: /i/ AZ 6 Seed: Yes ❑ No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ No ❑ - REMARKS: Station k A Date Begin (yy/mnVdd) Time Begin Date End Time End Depth DM DB DBM Value Type Composite Sample Type Q D IA H L T S B C G GNXX I 156D5 310 mg/L 2 COD High 340 mg/L 3 COD Low 335 mnJL 4 olifurm: MF Fecal 31616 • /100ml 5 Coliform:MFTO1a111504 1100ml 6 Coliform• Tube Fecal 31615 /100m1 7 Cohform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml 8 Residue: Total 500 . mg/L 9 volatile 505 mg/L 10 Fixed 510 mg/L I I Residue: Suspended 530 mgJL 12 Volatile 535 mg/L 13 Fi%ed 540 mg/L 14 1 pH 403 units 15 Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/L 16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/L 17 Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/L 18 Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/L 19 TUC 680 mg/L 201 1 Turbidity 76 NW Chloride 940 mg/L Chi a 70953 Color: True 80 Pt -Co Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI Colcr:pH 7.6 82 ADM[ Cyanide 720 mz1L Fluoride 951 nt_rJL Formaldehyde 71880 ntg!L Grease and Oils 556 mg!L Hardness Total 900 mg1L Specific Cond. 95 MBAS 38260 mg/L Phenols 32730 µg/L Sblfate 945 mg/L' Sulfide 745 mg/L i NH3 as N 610 - mg/L TKN as N 625 mg/L NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/L P: Total as P 665 mg/L PO4 as P 665 mg/L P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/L Cd-Cadmium 1027 µg/L Cr-Chromium:Total 1034 pg/L Cu-Copper 1042 µgJL Ni-Nickel 1067 µs/L Pb-Lead 1051 µe/L Zn-Zinc 1092 pg/L AS -Silver 1077 µg/L AI -Aluminum 1105 pg/L Be-Bet;•ilium 1012 µg/L Ca -Calcium 916 mg/L Co -Cobalt 1037 µg/L Fe -Iron 1045 f pg/L Li -Lithium 1132 pg/L Mg -Magnesium 927 mg/L Mn-Manganese 1055 µg/L Na-Sodium 929 mg/L Arsenic:Total 1002 Jtg/L Se -Selenium 1147 µg/L HgrMercury 71900 pg/L Organochtorine Pesticides Organophosphorus Pesticides Acid Herbicides BaselN'eutral Extractable Omanres Acid Extractable Organics Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle req'd) Phytoplankton Lab Use Only • (p Temperature on arrival: Sampling Point % Conductance at 25°C Water Temperature °C D.O. in L pH Alkalinity Acidity I Air Tem eruure TC pH 8.3 pH4.5 pH4.5 pH 8.3 2 94 0 300 400 82244 431 82243 92242 zo Salinity %e Precipitation (in/day) Cloud Cover % Wind Direction (Deg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity I Mean Stream Depth ft. Stream Width fi. 80 43 32 36 1351 1350 35 64 4 .1 County: MITCHELL River Basin FRB Report To AROSP Collector: J CANTWELL Region: ARO Sample Matrix: Wastewater Loc. Type: EFFLUENT Emergency Yes/No COC Yes/No Location ID: MITCHELLHIGH66737 Sample ID: F WATE' PO Number# �^ '� �O�O 9QG� Date Received: D E Time Received: Do '� Labworks LoginlD APR 3 200g Date Reported: c Report Generated: WATER QUALITY SECTION VisitlD ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE ^^ Loc. Descr.: MITCHELL HIGH 66737 Collect Date: 03/17/2009 Collect Time:: 14:00 Sample Depth Sample Qualifiers and Comments AB42042 9W2003 03/19/2009 08:00 SMATHIS 4/1/09 04/01/2009 .q 3)'0 Routine Qualifiers For a more detailed description of these qualifier codes refer to www.dwqlab.org under Staff Access A -Value reported is the average of two or more determinations N3-Estimated concentration is < PQL and >MDL B1-Countable membranes with <20 colonies; Estimated NE -No established PQL B2- Counts from all filters were zero. P-Elevated PQL due to matrix interference and/or sample dilution B3- Countable membranes with more than 60 or 80 colonies; Estimated Q1-Holding time exceeded prior to receipt at lab. 134-Filters have counts of both >60 or 80 and < 20; Estimated Q2- Holding time exceeded following receipt by lab B5-Too many colonies were present; too numerous to count (TNTC) PQL- Practical Quantitation Limit -subject to change due to instrument sensitivity J2- Reported value failed to meet QC criteria for either precision or accuracy; Estimated U-Samples analyzed for this compound but not detected J3-The sample matrix interfered with the ability to make any accurate determination; Estimated X1- Sample not analyzed for this compound J6-The lab analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly chemically preserved sample; Estimated N1-The component has been tentatively identified based on mass spectral library search and has an estimated value IAR Laboratory Section>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 (919) 733-3908 Page 1 of 2 Sample ID AB42042 XC DWQ Laboratory Section gi�?sufts Location ID: .MITCHELLHIGH66737 Collect Date: 03/17/2009 Loc. Descr.: MITCHELL HIGH 66737 Collect Time:: 14:00 Visit ID AS # Analyte Name PQL Result Qualifier Units Analyst/Date Approved By /Date LAB Sample temperature at receipt by lab 2.5 °C DSAUNDERS SMATHIS Method Reference 3/19/09 ' 3/19109 NUT NH3 as N in liquid 0.02 16 mg/L as N MAJAYI CGREEN Method Reference LaC10-107-06-1-J 3119109 4/1/09 Laboratory Section>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh; NC 27699-1623 (919) 733-3908 Page 2 of 2 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM I) For Lab Use ONLY COUNTY TC} LL PRIORITY SAMPLE Tl'PE G� ///���►►► RIVER BASIN ❑AMBIENT ❑ STREAM FFLUENC ^ ' REPORT TO ARO RO MRO PRO WaRO WiRO WSRO TS AW AT BM COMPLIANCE ❑ LAKE ❑ INFLUENT Other V Shipped by: Bus, Courier Staff Other ❑ EMERGENCY 1 ❑ ESTU4RY COLLECTOR(S) Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 of 100 plus STATION LOCATION: Seed: Yes ❑ No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ No ❑ S ation i! ' I BOD5 310 mg/L 2 COD High 340 mg/L 3 COD Low 335 mg/L 4 Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /1001111 5 Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml 6 Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml 7 Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml 8 Residue: Total 500 mg/L 9 Volatile 505 mg/L 10 Fixed 510 mg/L 11 Residue: Suspended 530 mg/L 12 Volatile 535 mg/L 13 Fixed 540 mg/L 14 pH 403 units 15 Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/L. 16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/L 17 Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/L 18 Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/L 19 TOC 680 mg/L 20 Turbidity 76 NTU Lab Number: JV Date Received: a Time: Q Q Rec'd by: DATA ENTRY BY: From: Bus -Courier -Hand Del. CK: DATE REPORTED: REMARKS: t/dd) Time Begin Date End Time End Depth DM DB DBM I Value Type Composite Sample Type i �%Dojyt I I A H L T S B C G GNXX Chloride 940 mg/L Chl a 70953 µg/L Color: True 80 Pt -Co Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI ColorpH 7.6 82 ADMI Cyanide 720 mg/L Fluoride 951 mg/L Formaldehyde 71880 mg/L Grease and Oils 556 mg/L Hardness Total 900 mg/L Specific Cond. 95 MBAS 38260 mg/L Phenols 32730 pg/L Sulfate 945 mg/L Sulfide 745 mg/L NH3 as N 610 mg/L TKN as N 625 mg/L NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/L P: Total as P 665 mg/L PO4 as P 665 mg/L P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/L Cd-Cadmium 1027 µg/L Cr-Chromium;Total 1034 µg/L Cu-Copper 1042 pg/L Ni-Nickel 1067 µg/L Pb-Lead 1051 µg/L Zn-Zinc 1092 µg/L Ag-Silver 1077 pg/L Al -Aluminum 1105 µg/L Be -Beryllium 1012 µg/L Ca -Calcium 916 mg/L Co -Cobalt 1037 µg/L Fe -Iron 1045 µg/L Li -Lithium H32 µg/L Mg -Magnesium 927 mg/L Mn-Manganese 1055 µg/L Na-Sodium 929 mg/L Arsenic:Total 1002 pg/L Se -Selenium 1147 µg/L Hg-Mercury 71900 µg/L Organochlorine Pesticides Organophosphorus Pesticides Acid Herbicides Base/Neutral Extractable Organics Acid Extractable Organics Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle req'd) f Phytoplankton Lab Use Only Tem erature on arrival: Sampling Point % Conductance at 25°C Water Temperature °C D.O. m H Alkalinity Acidity Air Tem erature °C pH 8.3 pH 4.5 pH 4.5 pH 8.3 2 4 0 300 400 2244 431 2243 82242 0 Salinity %o Precipitation (in/day) Cloud Cover % Wind Direction (Deg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity Mean Stream Depth ft. 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Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality May 28, 2008' CERTIFIED MAIL 7002 3150 0003 7052 6577 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mitchell County Board Of Education Mr. Rick'Spurling 72 Ledger Road Bakersville, NC 28705 Subject: ' NOTICE OF VIOLATION - NOV- 2008- LR- 0026 Mitchell High School WWTP—,NCO066737 Mitchell County Dear Mr. Spurling: ; This is to inform you that the Division of Water Quality has not received your monthly monitoring report for March 2008 after the required reporting date. This is in violation of Part II, Condition D(2) of the NPDES permit,•as well as 15A NCAC 2B .506(a), which requires the submittal of Discharge' Monitoring Reports (DMR) no later than the thirtieth (30th) day following the reporting period. Failure to submit reports as required will subject the violator to the assessment of a civil penalty of. up to $25;000 per violation. You will be considered noncompliant with the self -monitoring requirements of your NPDES permit until the report has'been submitted - Please submit the -March 2008 DMR report within.15 days of receipt of this notice if you have-not yet submitted it. To prevent further action, please submit future monthly reports within the above -mentioned timeframe to avoid further enforcement actions -You are'also required to notify,the Division each time mailing or phone numbers "are changed which relate to your NPDES permit. The Division. must take these steps because timely submittal of discharge monitoring reports'is essential to the efficient operation of'out water quality programs. We appreciate your assistance in this matter. If you have_any questions - .about this letter or Discharge Monitoring Reports; please contact me at 919-733-5083, extension 539. Sincerely, Bob Guerra Western Region NPDES Unit cc: =DINQ Asheville Surface Water Protection Supervisor_ Central -Files rDE Ef0,2008 AY 3 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE I N"o, �° Carolina watura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-5093 Customer Service Internet: h2o.ennstate.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (910) 733-0719 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper �QF W A TFRQ Michael F. Easley, Governor J ` William G. Ross Jr., Secretary, r. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Q Y Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality November 25, 2008 Mitchell County Board Of Education Mr. -Rick Spurling 72 Ledger Road Bakersville, NC 28705 Subject: Retraction of Case Number LR-2008-0021 Mitchell High School WWTP NCO066737 Mitchell County Dear Mr. Spurling: On November 12, 2008, enforcement action LR- 2008- 0021 was issued against Mitchell High School WWTP NCO066737 with a civil penalty of $600.00. The enforcement action was based upon a violation of the reporting requirement by failing to submit the March 2008 discharge monitoring report with the Division of Water Quality within the thirty (30) day reporting period. Subsequent to your receipt of the penalty, you contacted me and•faxed a copy of the March 2008 discharge monitoring report which I received and. forwarded for data entry. On 11-25-2008, 1 received a second faxed copy of the March 2008 DMR which I received and forwarded for data entry. The DMR has been entered with a notation that it was received on June 25, 2008. Please send a hard copy as well to the DWQ Central Files to complete the submittal process. As a result, I have withdrawn the Civil penalty of $600.00, deleted LR-2008-0021 from the DWQ database, and removed it from our files. Please note that the March 2008 DMR was received late and that during the next one-year period ending March 2009, should a DMR be submitted late, a Civil penalty exactly like the penalty I have deleted will be assessed. I apologize for any inconvenience or trouble this may have caused you and the facility. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact me at (919) 807-6387. Sincerely, �1� Bob Guerra Western Region NPDES Unit cc: `DWQ Asheville Surface Water Protection Supervisor, Central Files few"'* F if D ECE� l� i DEC — 1 2008 10 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE - No°rthCarolina North Carolina Division cAWater Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 807-6300 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterquality.or-_ Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 807-6492 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Q�l r- Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H.-Sullins, Director 1.5ivis'ionOof Wafer Quality November 12, 2008 CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 0710 0000 5376 7670 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mitchell County Board Of Education Mr. Rick Spurling 72 Ledger Road Bakersville NC 28705 D �cLO�� Nov 14 2008 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Subject: Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of Reporting Mitchell High School WWTP NPDES Permit NCO066737 Case Number LR-2008-0021 Mitchell County Dear Mr. Spurling: This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against the Mitchell High School WWTP in the amount of $600.00 ($500.00 civil penalty + $100.00 in enforcement costs). This assessment is based upon the following facts: the March 2008 discharge monitoring report was not filed with the Division of Water Quality within the thirty (30) day reporting period in accordance with the monitoring and reporting requirements contained in your NPDES permit. A Notice of Violation (NOV-2008-LR-0026) was sent to you dated May 28, 2008 for failure to submit the March discharge monitoring report no later than the thirtieth (30th) day following the reporting period. The certified mail receipt was received and signed,for on 5-30-2008. Within said Notice, you were informed that future reports not received within the required timeframe would result in a recommendation for assessment of civil penalties. As of 10-22-2008, the March 2008 DMR has not been received. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Mitchell High School WWTP violated or failed to act in accordance with the requirements of NPDES Permit NCO066737 and G.S. 143-215.65. A civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00 per violation may be assessed against a person who fails to file, submit, or make available any documents, data, or reports required by G.S. 143-215,65. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a) (9) and G.S. 143-282.1(b) (8). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the Mitchell High School WWTP:- $ $500.00 for failing to submit the March 2008 Discharge Monitoring Report as required by NPDES Permit NCO066737 and G.S. 143-215.65. $ $100.00 Investigation Costs $ $600.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE NorthCarolina Natura!!il North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 807-6300 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 807-6492 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Pursuant to G.S.,143-215'.6A(c), in determining the amount of the�penalty, I have taken into account the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law and have considered each and every specific factor set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to public health, or to,private " property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on the ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying; or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has„regulatory,authority; and (8) - The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural - Resources (do not include waiver form): Payment of the penalty will' not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of - Point Source Branch 1 Division of Water Quality. 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 2. " Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request. A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the. reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure'for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You ' must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation -form and a detailed statement,_wich you believe establishes whether: , (a) one or more -of the civil penalty:assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b)'were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner, (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from .thee violation; (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; . (d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil'_penalty-will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please submit this information to the attention of: Point Source -Branch Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review the information during a bimonthly enforcement conference and inform you of his decision in the matter of the remission request. His response will provide details regarding case status, directions for payment and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director and therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of, your request for remission. OR 3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing: If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must: File your original petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days as evidenced by a date stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. Please be advised that additional assessments may be levied for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Bob Guerra at (919) 807-6387 SirJ, ely, 2 cz X�t Gomas Belnick, Supervisor Western NPDES Program Attachments cc: ARO Surface Water Protection w/attachments Enforcement File w/attachments Central Files w/attachments STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF MITCHELL IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF .CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL WWTP ) STIPULATION OF FACTS NPDES PERMIT NCO066737 FILE NO. LR-2008-0021 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $600.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 24, 2008, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of 52008. JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LR-2008-0021 . County: Mitchell Assessed Party: Mitchell High School WWTP Permit Number: NC0066737 Amount Assessed: $600.00 Please use this form, when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether -the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: r pF W ATF�4 r' � r � � y Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTIO ' June 12, 2007 L EW Dr. Richard A. Spurling Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, NC 28705 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Mitchell County Board of Education Mitchell High School WWTP Permit number NCO066737 Mitchell County Dear Dr. Spurling: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on June 6, 2007. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0066737. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations' and comments. I enjoyed meeting with you and Richie Crowder. Thank you for the autographed copy of your book! If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662. Sincerely, Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Richie Crowder, ORC Central Files Asheville Regional Office facility files NorthCarolina 2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1- 877-623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. /�r/-1 Washington, D.C. 20460 EPA OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO066737 Ill 121 07/06/06 117 181 CI 191 SI 20I Remarks 211 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I, I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 l l l l l l l l l 16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA --------------------------- Reserved --------- —---- ------ 67 I 1. o 169 70131 711 I 721 NJ 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 ICI 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) - Mitchell High School WWTP 0 2:00 PM 07/06/06 06/04/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 217 School Rd Bakersville NC 28705 03:30 PM 07/06/06 11/02/28 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Charles R Burleson/ORC/704-688-4432/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Kenneth E Gouge,72 Ledger School Rd Bakersville NC 28705//828-688-4432/8286884095 Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports ® Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/ ffi a/Phone and Fax Numbers Date �— V EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO066737 I11 12I 07/06/06 I17 18 _' (cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Treatment Units / Process Control Testing / Effluent Data: This facility has a two septic tanks, a dosing tank with dual alternating pumps, dual sand filter systems and a UV disinfection system. There is no effluent aeration since the discharge was relocated to Cranberry Branch. There was no discharge at the time of the inspection. Records & Reports: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 9-29-2006 by Janet Cantwell. The permit expires on 2-28-2011. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year and was on -site, along with a copy of the draft permit for the current permit period. Enclosed is a copy of the current permit. The log book was present on -site and had good notation of daily events. Operations & Maintenance / Summary: There was no discharge, however the stream appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits. This facility appears to be well operated and maintained. The operator was on -site during the inspection and is doing a good job. Page # 2 Permit: NCO066737 Owner - Facility: Mitchell High School WWTP Inspection Date: 06/06/2007 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 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? ■ n Cl n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge' n .n ■ n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: 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 Cl A n Comment: Audible alarm only. 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 n D 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 ■ n Comment: Audible alarm only. Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ■ n n n Are UV bulbs clean? ■ n n n Is UV intensity adequate? ■ n n n Is transmittance afor above designed level?- ■ n n n Page # 3 r Permit: NCO066737 Owner - Facility: Mitchell High School WWTP Inspection Date: 06/06/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Is there a backup system on site? o n n n Is effluent clear and free of solids? ■ n n n Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ■ n Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ n n Is proper volume collected? ■ n n n Is the tubing clean? n n ■ n Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ n n n Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n n n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n ❑ ■ n Comment: Page # 4 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION June 6, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7006 3450 0002 7064 7849 Dr. Bill. Sears, Superintendent Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, NC 28705 Dear Dr. Sears: Asheville Regional Office +naTid ctTw.uA1SVs4'.�Satg ti5�.usigrtnv.n.i!/lv�[ wr Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2007-LV-0305 Permit No. NCO066737 Mitchell High School WWTP Mitchell County A review of Mitchell High School WWTP's monitoring report for March 2007 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Fecal Coliform, 03/27/07 400 2,100 Daily Maximum Membrane Filter, colonies per colonies per Exceeded M-FC Broth @ 100 ml 100 ml 44.5 degrees Celcius NorthCarolina ��lltllt lT��lf North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Hwy 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828) 296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 FAX (828) 299-7043 Dr. Bill Sears, Superintendent Mitchell County Board of Education Page 2 of 2 June 6, 2007 Remedial Actions: Remedial actions, if not -already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem(s). The permittee or operator is required to submit comments regarding noncompliance on the relevant monthly discharge monitoring report (DMR). If the comments provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not necessary to submit any further response. However, if corrective actions taken were not provided on the DMR or if you have additional comments or information concerning the violation(s), please submit them to Wanda Frazier of this office. Technical Assistance: The Asheville Regional Office has a Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant available for technical assistance to wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) and collection systems with operational concerns. This service is free and non -regulatory to assist in the identification and correction of operational problems. This service can be utilized for optimization of the operation of WWTPs and collection systems. Should you have questions aboutthis service, please contact Don Price at 828- 296-4500 extension 4656. Special Order By Consent: The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature and not related to operation and / or maintenance problems, you may apply for a Special Order by Consent (SOC). To be eligible, you will be required to take corrective actions while implementing construction 'activities and pay a stipulated upfront civil penalty. You may contact Jim Reid of this office for SOC additional information. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Wanda Frazier in the Asheville Regional office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Bob Guerra, Western NPDES Point Source Compliance Enforcement DWQ Central Files s tle f ili f i;I Ric ard Spurling, Assistant Superin en W A17 TF9Q 5385 Mr. Tony R. Crowder Mitchell County Schools 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, NC 28705- Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources December 20, 2006 SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal Field Parameters Only Dear Mr. Crowder: Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality i DEC 2 1 900Z LABORATORY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800. Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your certification needs. Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information. -- Sincerely, A - Pat Donnelly Branch Manager Enclosure cc: Gary Francies NooAhCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.ors Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, . LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM In accordance with the provisions ofN.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 211.0800: Field Parameter Only SrA7e -` MAY �o r777s ~ '00 t '1pR7L rz.177b `� /� Qt1AM Vtpr�G MITCHELL COUNTY SCHOOLS Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater„ and pretreatment regulations. By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate. This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures, records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable. This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2007 Certificate No. 5385 Pat Donnelly Attachment North ( 1a Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certifir A-' Certified Parameters Listing r' FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY -ab Name: Mitchell County Schools %ddress: 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, NC 28705- Certificate Number: 5385 Effective Date: 01/01/2007 Expiration Date: 12/31/2007 Date of Last Amendment: fhe above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 21-1.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below CERTIFIED PARAMETERS I NORGANICS RESIDUAL CHLORINE Std Method 4500 Cl G )H Std Method 4500 H B -EMPERATURE Std Method 2550B his certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are jbject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 21-1.0807. 1 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary t_- North Carolina Departmern: �._._ vironment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality SURFACE WATER PROTECTION October 10, 2006 Mr. Richard Spurling Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Road Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 SUBJECT: Followup Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: Compliant Mitchell High School WWTP Permit No: NCO066737 Mitchell County Dear Mr. Spurling: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on September 29, 2006. The facility appeared to be in compliance with Permit # NC0066737. Mr. Crowder is doing a fine job of operating this facility. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, tenet Cantwell ­ Environmental Technician Enclosure cc:-WQ-Asheville_Eiies., w/_attachment kLL-VVQ Central-Files—w/-attachment— Richie Crowder/ORC, w/ attachment NorthCarolina Natrrra!!y 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector FacType 1 NI 2 I15 3I NCO066737 I11 121 06/09/29 117 181CI 19ISI 20I II Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --- -- ---------Reserved------------ 671 169 70I_I 71 L 721 N I u 73 � 74 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Mitchell High School WWTP 03:15 PM 06/09/29 06/04/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 217 School Rd Bakersville NC 28705 04:10 PM 06/09/29 11/02/28 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 Kenneth E Gougge,72 Ledgger School Rd Bakersville NC Contacted 28705//828-688-4432/8286884095 Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Narne(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Janet Cantwell "' ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ ig=ofManagement Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and,Fax Numbers Date . a�) 0-� �iC Co - P (9 ® IL EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCO066737 I11 121 06/09/29 117 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Richie Crowder assisted in the inspection of this facility. The facility appears to be well -operated and maintained. Please let me know when the problem with the monitors for the UV system has been addressed. Page # 2 Permit: NCO066737 Owner- Facility: Mitchell High School WWTP Inspection Date: 09/29/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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: Pperations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: This facility is well -operated and maintained. Record Keeping Yes- No NA NE. Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑. ❑ ❑ ■ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Dates, times and location of sampling ❑ Name of individual performing the sampling ❑ Results of analysis and calibration ❑ Dates of analysis ❑ Name of person performing analyses ❑ Transported COCs ❑ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? I ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page # 3 Permit: NCO066737 Inspection Date: 09/29/2006 Record Keeping Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: 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? Owner- Facility: Mitchell High School WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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: The sand filters look much better than they did during the last inspection on May 2, 2006. Mr. Crowder stated that Don Price of this office, along with Bob DeWeese, assisted him in correcting the problems of ponding. Disinfection - UV Are extra UV bulbs available on site? Are UV bulbs clean? Is UV intensity adequate? Is transmittance at or above designed level? Is there a backup system on site? Is effluent clear and free of solids? Comment: The UV system appears to be operating but the monitors are not. Please consult with the company which makes the monitors to address this problem. Yes No NA NE ■nnn ■n❑n Yes No NA NE ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ n ❑ n ■nnn nnn ■ Page # 4 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department .vironment and Natural Resources O�Gc W AT �RQG f rn � SURFACE WATER PROTECTION Mr. Richard Spurling Assistant Superintendent Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger School Rd. Bakersville, N.C. 28705 Dear Mr. Spurling: July 12, 2006 Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality E Asheville Regional Office SUBJECT: Technical Assistance Inspection Status: In Compliance Mitchell County High School WWTP NPDES Permit Number NCO066737 Mitchell County Enclosed please find a copy of the Technical Assistance Inspection form from the inspection conducted on June 6, 2006. Don Price of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the Technical Assistance Inspection. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0066737. Richie Crowder and Mitchell County Schools Maintenance staff time and assistance in conducting the Technical Assistance inspection is appreciated. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at (828)296-4500. Sincerely, Don Price WWTP Consultant Enclosure cc: Richie Crowder, ORC Central Files As heville-Regional-Office-Files 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 No'A' karolina Nat«t-arty r United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. E n /� Washington, D.C. 20460 f /� OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 151 31 NCO066737 I11 121 06/06/21 117 181DI 191c1 20 H Remarks 21IIIIIIIIIIII1111111111111111111111111111Jill 1116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ---- ------- ---- -Reserved-------- 67 I 169 70131 711 I 72I N I 73I ' 174 751 I I I I I I 180 1-1-1 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) Mitchell High School WWTP 0 9:00 AM 06/06/21 06/04/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 217 School -Rd Bakersville NC 28705 10:00 AM 06/06/21 11/02/28 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 Kenneth E Gouge,72 Ledger School Rd Bakersville NC Contacted 28705//828-688-4432/8286884095 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance . Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review 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 ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ -%�L (tooG Signature of Manage" Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date J Roy M Davis ,ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4659/' EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous e , ions are obsolete. Page # 1 0 ft NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 3I NC0066737 I11 12I 06/06/21 117 18IDI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Request for Technical Assistance was requested by Richie Crowder, ORC of facility and School Maintenance Supervisor.A prior Compliance inspection indicated difficiencies with operation of the system. During the Technical Assistance vegetation and filter bed ponding were observed at the system.Comments were made regarding obtaining replacement parts for the UV disinfection system, and information regarding an area to find replacement parts is included with this report under the UV section. Additionally, septic tank sludge measurements were made and found 2.5 feet of sludge accumulation in a 7 foot deep septic tank. Suggest staff have about one-half of the accumulated sludge removed prior to the beginning of school. Also suggest that school staff have the sand bed media replaced and do maintenance and cleaning of the sand bed laterals. Laterals' should also be covered with HDPE corrugated and perforated pipe to add protection to the laterals and improve distribution of flow over the entire filter surface. This along with sand bed media replacement will make a marked improvement to the system effluent, and make the system less maintenance intensive. Page # 2 n I 4' Permit: NCO066737 Owner- Facility: Mitchell High School WWTP Inspection Date: 06/21/2006 Inspection Type: Technical Assistance Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS; MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? ' Comment: At the time of the Technical Assistance school was out and no discharge was occurring from the plant. Facility staff had not completed weekly filter maintenance while awaiting the Technical Assistance visit. Vegetation was observed on the sand filter surface and was in need of removal. Additionally the sand media itself was in need of replacement on both beds. Permit (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ' Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: Disinfection - UV Are extra UV bulbs available on site? Are UV bulbs clean? Is UV intensity adequate? Is transmittance at or above designed level? Is there a backup system on site? Is effluent clear and free of solids? Comment: UV intensity monitor was not working at the time of the Technical Assistance and was in need of replacement. ORC stated he was having difficulty finding the necessary replacement parts. It is suggested the ORC review the latest edition of USA Bluebook, specifically page 1240. Various parts and UV equipment are listed. Web site for USA Bluebook is www.usabluebook.com The telephone number for USA Bluebook is 1-847-689-3030. 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Cl ■ ❑'■ ❑ ❑ ■ Cl ❑ ❑ ■ED11 ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■ Cl ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ Page # 3 0 ft Permit: NCO066737 Owner- Facility: Mitchell High School WWTP Inspection Date: 06/21/2006 Inspection Type: Technical Assistance Septic Tank Yes No NA NE Comment: On -site sludge measurements taken in the Septic Tank indicated the Septic Tanc was 7 feet deep with an accumulation of 2.5 feet of sludge. It is suggested that facility staff have about half of this accumulated material pumped out and disposed of properly prior to beginning of the next school year. Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? n ■ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: At the time of the Technical Assistance measurements were made of Sand Filters surface area. There are two filter beds both are 66' x 23' = 1518 sq.ft. x 2 =.3036 sq.ft. Pumps are set up to alternate the beds. At a permitted flow of 14400 gal./day the hydraulic loading on the beds is 4.74 gal./day/sq.ft. Literature states the beds be dosed at a range of 2.5 - 6.0 gals./day/sq.ft. On -site seive analysis of sand bed media indicated less than 20% through a .5 micron sifter. Sand bed distribution laterals are 1 1/2" pvc pipe with outlet holes 3' apart. It is suggested staff replenish the sand media for both sand beds and clean and flush out the distribution laterals. Staff should also review adding more outlet holes to the laterals and covering the laterals with HDPE corruguated and perforated pipe. This will provide a measure of protection for the laterals and allow for a more equal distrubution of flow over the filter beds. Page # 4 MITCHELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT rrn �.tr, Mrs. Robin Buchanan 72 Ledger School Road Associate Superintendent Bakersville, North Carolina 28705 Rick Spurling Assistant Superintendent (828) 688-4432 or 688-3232 — FAX (828) 688-4095 Danny Young Bill Sears, Superintendent Finance Officer June 5, 2006 Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Subject: Notice of Violation Nov — 2006—PC-0178 Mitchell High School WWTP Permit No. NCO066737 Mitchell County Mr. Edwards: BOARD MEMBERS Jeff Harding, Chairman Danny Hall, Co -Chairman Doug Dellinger Larry Fortner Mrs. Kathy Miller The two compliance issues Janet Cantwell noted in her inspection in May 2006 were inoperable UV monitors and excessive ponding on the sand filter bed. I have contacted Don Price (wastewater treatment consultant) to assist with correcting the ponding problem. We plan to follow what recommendations Mr. Price makes to become compliant. I plan to have new UV monitors in place by the end of June. The LTV bulbs - are being checked daily to make sure they are working. Thank you lam\ Mr. Richie.Crowder ... Maintenance Supervisor JUN - 8 2006 WATER QUALITY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE An Equal Opportunity Employer l- x' `4 Will' North Carolina Departmeo nvvonm tan atural r Alan Kl nt may'3 6D.i�isioirofVl{aieT-Quality aay.w A (DX4 Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION May 25, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 0390 00013552 9678 Rick Sturling Mitchell County Board of Education 72 Ledger Rd Bakersville NC 28705 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2006-MV-0104 Mitchell High School WWTP Mitchell County Dear Mr Sturling: A review of Mitchell High School WWTP's monitoring report for March 2006 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Flow 3/19-3/25/06 Weekly Failure to report weekly value Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. 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