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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NPDES Permit NCO066:737 is rescinded, effective immediately.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 •�.,. ;.
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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.
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Subject: Luance of NPDES Permit NCO066737 j
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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.
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NPDES Unit
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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
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♦ 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
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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
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples
shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative
of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system,
which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar 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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and (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.
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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
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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
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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);
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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(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
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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.
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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:
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28705
Division of Water
March 7, 2006
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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
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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
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35.0 mg/L
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November 1— March 31
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400/100 ml
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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
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(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.
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upstream during summer months -no D.O. problems either). r
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RETURN TO TECHNICAL SERVICES BY: J U N 111991
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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
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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
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(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
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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
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Industrial (% of Flow): eville, north Caroli
Comments:
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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 /
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DWQ Central "Files
Tony Crowder/ ORC
Gary Francies/ DWQ Lab Certification
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
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
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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
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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,
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Laboratory Supervisor
Water Quality Lab & Operations, Inc. J U N
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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.. ,
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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.
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Date
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North Carolina Department of Environment and. Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 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:
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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
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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
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DWQ Central Files w/ attachments
Bob Guerra/ *DWQ Enforcement Files w/ attachments
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DWQ Central Files
Tony R. Crowder/ ORC
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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
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
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
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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
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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.. ,. .
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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
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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
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Sample ID AB42042
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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
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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
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Seed: Yes ❑ No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ No ❑
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Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/L
18
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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
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Mn-Manganese 1055 µg/L
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. 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
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
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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
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�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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
-
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
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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
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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n
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
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n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge' n
.n
■
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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
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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
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
n
n
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# 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
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Comment: Audible alarm only.
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
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Are UV bulbs clean?
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n
n n
Is UV intensity adequate?
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Is transmittance afor above designed level?-
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Page # 3
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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?
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n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ric ard Spurling, Assistant Superin en
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
■
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❑
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
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Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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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
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No
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Page # 4
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department .vironment and Natural Resources
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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
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
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OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 151 31 NCO066737 I11 121 06/06/21 117 181DI 191c1 20 H
Remarks
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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
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
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/
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Signature of Manage" Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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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.
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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?
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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)
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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.
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MITCHELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
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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
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Mr. Richie.Crowder ...
Maintenance Supervisor
JUN - 8 2006
WATER QUALITY SECTION
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May 25, 2006
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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.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to
this office within 30 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
contact Mr. James Reid at 828/296-46151.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
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