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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
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March 15, 2011
Mr. Justin Hembree, Town Manager •'
Town of Tryon 14AR 2 4 2011 DI
301 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
WATE. i QUALITY SEC
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i ASHEVILLE REGIOPJAL OFFICE
Sub'ect: Modification of NPDES Permit NC008652£5 �`
Town of Tryon WTP.L.a,{,,,:;,'
Facility Class PC-1
Polk County
Dear Mr. Hembree:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for minor modification of the subject
permit. Accordingly we are forwarding the attached modified permit page. Please remove the existing
"Effluent Limitations And Monitoring Requirements" page and replace it with the one attached to this
letter.
This modification addresses changes requested in two separate pieces of correspondence received in our
office: your December 17, 2010 letter requesting a reduction of monitoring frequencies based upon a
review of submitted data, and the February 15, 2011 letter sent on the Town's behalf by Watermark
Engineering, P.A., requesting -an extension of the deadline for installation of a continuous flow
monitoring device. These requests were evaluated based upon information provided by the permittee,
along with application of the Division's current strategy for permitting of wastewater discharges from
conventional water treatment plants. As a result, the following modifications have been made to the
existing permit:
• The requirement for continuous flow monitoring and reporting has been extended to become.
effective on September 1, 2011. The permit limit for flow has been removed.
• . Monitoring has been eliminated from the permit for Calcium, Magnesium, Total Nitrogen and Total
Phosphorous.
3 • Monitoring frequencies for Fluoride, Total Zinc, Total Copper and Total Iron have. been reduced
from monthly to quarterly.
• A requirement to monitor the effluent for Turbidity has been added to the permit in response to an
EPA directive. This requirement will become effective on June 1, 201-1.
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Mr. Justin Hembree
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A __ • The footnote regarding review of effluent data has been removed. Effluent limitations and
monitoring requirements will be reviewed as a part of the permit's renewal in 2013. Any request for
modification.of permit limits or monitoring requirements prior to that time will have to be
accompanied by a $260.00 modification fee.
This modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit,
please contact Bob Sledge at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].
e ely,
Coleen H. SU lins
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Permit NCO086525
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on March 1, 2011 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized
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Total Residual Chlorine3
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2/Month
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Turbidity4
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Grab
Effluent
Quarterly5
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Effluent
Aluminum
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Manganese
Quarterly5
Grab
Fluoride
IEffluent
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Ammonia Nitrogen
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Total -Copper
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron
Whole Effluent Toxicity
Quarterly
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Footnotes:
1. The requirement for continuous flow monitoring will become.effective on September 1, 2011. Until
that date, flow monitoring shall be conducted on a weekly basis, using instantaneous sampling methods.
2.. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units, nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 jig/L.
4. Monitoring requirement for Turbidity shall become effective.June 1, 2011.
5. Monitoring should be performed in conjunction with toxicity testing.
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6. See Condition A. (2.) for foxicity testing requirements. Tozieity sampling should coincide with sampling or -
parameters covered by footnote 5.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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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
Ms. Betty Jones
Town of Tryon Water Treatment Plant
301 North Trade Street
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November 25, 2009
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Tryon, NC 28782 '
Subject: Modification of f NPDES Permit NC0086525
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Polk County
Dear Ms. Jones:
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Division personnel have been made aware of errors present in the terms of the subject permit that was
reissued to you on August 15, 2008, with an effective date of September 1, 2008. This letter attempts to
identify and explain the errors, and to make modifications to the permit.modi=fecLlmits
morririnipaue i-spa ached w hft�is= e1 tter The old page should be removed from the permit and the
modified page inserted in its place. The fall"o`wing is a summary of the changes it.includes:
• In the original permit, the-frylow man ton gRequirement was stated to be "continuous." However, no
provision was made in the permit giving the facility time to install a flow meter to allow it to meet
the new reporting requirement. Tie odifie_ation adds°a fifteen month .comphan,�cc schedut�, giving
the Town time to purchase and install an adequate flow measurement device. The continuous
monitoring requirement will become effective on March 1, 2011.
• .The monitoring frequenciesfo a1 Suspended S;O:ITS, p�3'and ota. Res id ual�Ch__lorine�have been
changed to�rtwtcepei,:month•, consistent with the Division's strategy for monitoring discharges from
conventional, water treatment plants. These new monitoring frequencies will become effective on
January 1, 2010.
• A~fbonot stliat-w.as erroneously placedwith-the Total Zinc parameter_has been removed.
We regret the inclusion of these errors in the original version of your permit and hope these corrections
will not cause undue hardship to the facility and its staff.
This modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as, subsequently amended).
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Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. -Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Nol hCc` rolina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer'Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.newaterquality.org
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NC0086525 •Permit Modification, . .
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Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit,
please contact Bob Sledge at [phone]- or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerelrcol
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een H. Sullins
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Permit NCO086525
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on January 1, 2010 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
pH2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine3
17 yg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum4
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Calcium4
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Magnesium4
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Manganese4
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride4
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Ammonia Nitrogen
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorous (TP)
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (TN)
"Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent Toxicity
Monitorin 6
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes: -
1. The requirement for continuous flow monitoring will become effective on March 1, 2011. Until that
date, flow monitoring shall be conducted on a weekly basis, using instantaneous sampling methods.
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units, nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
4. After sufficient data have been collected (8 —12 data points over at least one year), the Permittee may
request a review of reasonable potential for monitoring and effluent'limitations.
5. Monitoring should be performed in conjunction with toxicity testing.
6. See Condition A. (2.) for toxicity testing requirements. Toxicity sampling should coincide with sampling for
parameters covered by footnote 5.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
11/25/2009 Mod

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Ms. Deborah Bradley
Town of Tryon Water Treatment Plant
301 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
Subject:
Dear Ms.. Bradley::
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
" Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality —_
August 15, 2008 . :.. ['nl % - C F � V - F -
Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0086525
Town of Tryon WTP
Polk County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit:
Accordingly, -we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. , This permit.is.issued pursuant
to the requirements of :North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement.
between North Carolina and, the U:S. -Environmental Protection Agency dated' May 9, � 1994 (or as-,-
subsequently. amended).
This;final permit includes no substantial changes from the draft permit sent to you on June '18, 2008:
If any parts; measurement frequencies or sampling requirements. -contained in this perinit 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 ih the form of a written petition;
conforming to Chapter 1.50B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office .of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina.27699-67.14). Unless. :...:..
such demand is.made; this decision shall -be final and binding. .
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may -
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit: This permit does not affect the'.legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the.Division of Water Quality or -permits,
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be required. -
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Sledge at telephone number (919) .s
807-6398.
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins -
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Ashev>.l�le Regional O`ffce/Suz�£ace+Water Protection Section - � - --_
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NPDES Unit -- Naturally
North Carolina Division -of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org . Location: 512 N. SalisburySt. Raleigh, NC 27604 .' Fax [phone]
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Permit NCO086525
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
=:- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
- Town of Tryon
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Tryon WTP:
Glengarnock Road at Carolina`Drive
Tryon
- Polk County
td'receiving waters desighated•as the an unnamed tributary. to the North Pacolet River in the Broad
River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I, II, III'and IV'hereof.'
TFils permit shall become effective September 1, 2008.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2013.
Signed this day August 15, 2008. .
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oleen H. Sullins, Director
ivision of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO086525
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Tryon
is hereby authorized to:
1:. Continue:to operate a drinking -water treatment -plant with a discharge of filter -backwash
wastewater. This facility is located in Tryon at the Tryon, WTP- off Glengarnock Road at Carolina'
Drive inPolk County.
2.... Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed
tributary to the North Pacolet River, classified C-Trout waters in the Broad River Basin.

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Permit NCO086525
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date. of this'permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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Calcium3
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Magnesium3
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Manganese3
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Effluent
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Effluent
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Total Copper:.:
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Monthly
Grab
Effluent
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Quarterly4
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Effluent.
Total Nitrogen (TN),.
Quarterly4
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent Toxicity
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Monitorin 5
Footnotes:'
1. The pH .shall not be less than 6.0 standard units, nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance
with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by
a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50
µme•
3. After sufficient data have been collected (8 —12 data pointsover at least one year), the Permittee
may request a review of reasonable potential for monitoring and effluent limitations.
4. Monitoring should be performed in conjunction with toxicity testing.
5. See Condition A. (2.) for toxicity testing requirements. Toxicity sampling should coincide with
sampling for parameters covered by footnote 4.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

l Permit NCO086525
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY - MONITORING ONLY (QUARTERLY)
The permittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the "North
Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent
versions.
The effluent. concentration defined -as treatment two in the procedure document. is 90%. The permit
holder shall perform quarterly monitoring using this procedure to establish compliance with the permit
condition. The tests will be performed during the months of March, June, September and December.
Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge
below all treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original)' is to be sent to the,following address:
Attention:.. North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center - -
'Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic*Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which -the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements -
performed, in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual L
chlorine`of..the :effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed. for`
disinfection of the'waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee, will'complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year. of the
report with the notation of "No Flow ' in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitfed
to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then.
monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly test
requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: `Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

`'`1)ES.Permit Standard Conditions
Page 1 of 16
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.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, 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 purpdses of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
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 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
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➢ 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 X hours [X = days detention time] over a 24-hour period. Effluent
samples shall be collected 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" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not
submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant
Federal effluent guideline[s] for the appropriate calculation interval.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. 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 Clean Water Act.
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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.
Month**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 , f 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 Clean Water Act.
U set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused- by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment < facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limi)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation .
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section' 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act 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 Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 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 nofto exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligentyviolates 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
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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. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
d. Any person who knoivingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes 5 143-215.6A]
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 $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or,penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
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5. Properjy Rights I
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any' onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall famish 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. Signatogy 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].
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b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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 (%
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 211.0100; 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.0201].
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The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility 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 at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of
➢ Receiving notification of "a change in the classification of the system requiring the- designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all, times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit: Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance. with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
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. Bnassing_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.
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(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. U sets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids; sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters_
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
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.
Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless'otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
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2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurementsis 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
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 Federal Water Pollution Control Act (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 Clean Water Act 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
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➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kepf 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 Clean Water Act, 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
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)].
soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet oneof the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to 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 Clean Water Act [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 II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four'Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; .and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 1,22.41 (1) (6)].
b'. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 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)].
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 tender 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 directly to receiving
waters -without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
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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 Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
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.
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 Tokic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony; ,
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has , occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
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(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E.' Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWsI
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
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. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following, wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. 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;
b. Pollutants which will 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;
c.. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. 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;
e. 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;
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f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. 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;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
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 discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
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 Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 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.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey UWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
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.).
4. Headworks Analysis HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
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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 Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
6. Authorization to Construct (AtC)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limita-tions.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
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. 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
once per calendar year;
8. SIU 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.
9. Enforcement Response Plan (E_E4
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H. .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports ARl
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 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 / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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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);
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 SQ
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SILT). 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.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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JUSTIN HEMBREE
TOWN MANAGER,,
TOWN OF TRYON
301 N TRADE STREET
TRYON NC 28782
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Modification Request for NCO086525
Town of Tryon
Tryon WTP
Polk County ;
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Dear Mr. Hembree:
The Division of Water Quality acknowledges receipt of your permit modification request and has assigned it to a
reviewer.
The reviewer will perform a detailed review and contact you with a request for additional information if necessary. To
ensure the maximum efficiency in processing permit applications;, the Division requests your assistance in providing a
timely and complete' response to any additional information requests.,
Please note at this time, processing permit applications can take as long as 60 — 90 days after receipt of a complete
application.
If you have any questions, please contact Bob Sledge at 919-807-6398, or via email at [e-mail]. If the
reviewer is unavailable, you may leave a message, and they will respond promptly.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES- ON THIS PROJECT. -
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
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Permit application file NCO086525
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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December 17, 2010
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Robert L. Sledge
Point Source Branch
NC Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
, ,Subject: NPDES Permit NCO086525
Town of Tryon WTP
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Polk County
Monitoring and Effluent Limitations
Dear Mr. Sledge:
Based on the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements page, under footnote No. 3, for
NPDES Permit No. NCO086525 the Town of Tryon would like to request a review of effluent and
monitoring limitations. Please find below sufficient data that has been collected at 8 —12 points
over at least one year.
The Town can utilized money spent on lab analysis with results of a less than value, to purchase and
install a flow meter required by the state effective March 1, 2011 or connect alum pond discharge -to
sewer system to eliminate discharge permit.
Please find enclosed a spread sheet of effluent parameter results beginning September 2008 through
November 2010. Also, attached is proof of lab analysis results from Environmental Testing Solutions,
lab certification #600 and Tryon Wastewater Treatment Plant.lab certification #247.
If you questions, please -call me at 828-859-6654
Sincerely,
Ju in Hembree
Town Manager r .,
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Division of Water Quality
June 18, 2008
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Ms. Deborah Bradley
Town of Tryon Water Treatment Plant
301 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NCO086525
Town of Tryon WTP
Polk County
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J U N .-1 9 2008
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Dear Ms. Bradley:
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very
carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains.
The draft permit a number of changes in the monitoring requirements from those found in your current
permit. These changes were made as part of the NPDES strategies for wastewater discharges from
potable water treatment plants, which are being implemented throughout the state as permits are issued
and/or renewed. Some of these changes are:
• The facility has been given a flow limit based on the highest reported flow that occurred over the
past three years.
• Monitoring requirements for Settleable Solids and Turbidity have been removed from the permit.
• Monitoring requirements for Calcium, Magnesium-, Manganese, Fluoride and Copper have been
- addee based upon studies of discharges from conventional - Water treatment facilities. Please note the
-permit contains provision for reduction or removal of monitoring for particular parameters if it can
-be shown there is no reasonable potential for their presence in the effluent.
• Monitoring for zinc has been added based upon the facility's use of zinc orthophosphate as a
corrosion inhibitor.
• Monitoring for ammonia nitrogen has been added based upon the facility's planned use of
chloramines as a supplemental means of disinfection.
• 'Monitoring for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorous -have been added as part of the. Division's
overall management strategy for the discharge of nutrients into waters of the state. -
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• Whole Effluent Toxicity monitoring has been added to the permit. Please note that while the result
of the required test will be."pass" or "fail," at present this is a monitoring requirement only, with no
associated compliance limit.
Please submit any comments to me no later than 30 days following your receipt of the draft permit.
Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are
received from the'public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in August 2008, with an effective
date of September 1, 2008.
If you have any questions or comments concerning -this draft permit, call me at [phone],
extension 547.
Sincerely,
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Robert L. Sledge
Point Source Branch
cc: NPDES Unit File

Permit NCO086525
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND. NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIlVIINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Tryon
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Tryon WTP
Glengarnock Road at Carolina Drive
Tryon
Polk County
to receiving waters designated asthe an unnamed tributary to the North Pacolet River in the Broad
River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I, If, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July, 31, 2013.
Signed this day.-
DRAFT
. Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0086525
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer "
effective. Therefore, the.exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Tryon
is hereby, authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a drinking -water treatment plant with a discharge of filter -backwash
wastewater: This facility is located in Tryon at the Tryon WTP off Glengarnock Road at Carolina
Drive in Polk County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed
tributary to the North Pacolet River, classified C-Trout waters in the Broad River Basin.

Permit NC0086525
A. (I.) _ EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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Grab
Effluent
Fluoride3
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc3
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Ammonia Nitrogen
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorous (TP)
Quarterly4
Grab .
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (TN)
Quarterly4
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent Toxicity
-Monitorin 5
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
L ' The pH .shall not be less than 6.0 standard units, nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
2. The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including
field certified. However, effluent values below 50 ug/l will be treated as zero for compliance
purposes.
3. After sufficient data have been collected (8 —12 data points -over at least one year), the Permittee
may request a -review of reasonable potential for monitoring and effluent limitations.
4. Monitoring should be performed in conjunction with toxicity testing.
5. See Condition A. (2.) for toxicity testing requirements. Toxicity sampling should coincide with
sampling for parameters covered by footnote 4.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

1, Permit NCO086525
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY --MONITORING ONLY (QUARTERLY)
The permittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the "North
Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February,1998, or subsequent
versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 90%. The permit
holder shall perform quarterly monitoring using this procedure to establish compliance with the permit .
condition. The tests will be performed during the months of March, June, September and December.
Effluent sampling for this testing. shall be performed at the NPDES, permitted final effluent discharge.
-below all treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality -
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the'report is made:.
Test datashall: be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical moasurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual
chlorine of :the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from'the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is-.
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
—form_indicating:the_facilit_y-n per 3 n umbmher,-county,-and_the_monffilwa"f-the
report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The_report shall be submitted
to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above. -
Should the permittee fail to monitor during_ a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then
monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly test_ .
requirement will revert to quarterly in. the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests.performed by the North Carolina-,
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later .
than the last day -of the month following the -month of the initial monitoring.

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DEBORAH BRADLEY
ORC
TOWN OF TRYON
301 N TRADE STREET
TRYON NC 28782
Dear Ms Bradley:
- Michael F. Easley, Governor "
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen M Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
November 8, 2007
p E C 'E
NOV 9 2007
WATER QUALITY SECTION
r. ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO086525
Tryon WTP
Polk County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on November 5, 2007; however, on initial
review, we note that a Sludge Management Plan was not included in the submitted" paperwork. Please submit
to this unit a Sludge Management Plan or a statement indicating that a Sludge Management Plan is not
required: Upon receipt, a member of the NPDES Unit will further review your application and will contact
you if additional information is required to. complete your permit renewaL You should expect to receive a
draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject- permit, please contact Susan
Wilson at [phone], extension 510.
Sincerely,
Dina Sp i e
NPDES Unit
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality ' 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: w%wv.ncwaterquality.ore Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 . Fax [phone]
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NPDES M�,IT APPLICATION -SHORT Fes_ M
For discharges associated with water treatment plants 7y w F
Mail the complete application to: U
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Res C le'sID
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1lI
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1 11? NOV - 9 2007
WATER QUALITY SECTION
11TPDES Permit NumberNCOO$GrJ2S ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up,- down arrows to move fromone
field to the next. To check the boxes, .click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Town of Tryon
Tryon Water Treatment Plant
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon
NC 28782
[phone]
[phone]
debmbradley@hotmail. com
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
430 Glengarnock Road
Tryon
NC 28782
Polk
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in'Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Town of Tryon
Mailing Address 301 N. Trade Street
City Tryon
State / Zip Code NC 28782
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private 0 Public

NPDES P1 � JIT APPLICATION- --SHORT F----,1VI C - WTP
For discharges associated with water'treatment plants
5. Type of treatment plant:
® Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, -and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface Water
7. Describelhe treatment process(es) for the raw water:
flocculation
Settling
Filtering
Chlornation
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Dechlornation
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ® Intermittent ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
11. Plant design potable flowrate 2.0 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.056 MGD
12. Name of receiving streams) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Unnamed tributary to the North Pacolet River

NPDES iPI SIT APPLICATION -SHORT F1M 'C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
13. Please list all :water,areatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have .thp`- pot
ential to be discharged.
Captor
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional 'Information: .
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the treatment process, and point of addition u1 chemicals.
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> Solids Handling Plan _ 4 r
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16. NEW Applicants a r4C
Information needed in addition to items MS:
New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer
Service. Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
> Analyses of source water collected
Engineering Alternative Analysis
Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants•shall be evaluated using,a,
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification,
I certify that I am familiar with the information -contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and .belief such information is true, complete, and accurate-,
name of. Person Signing Title
D
Applicant
Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b),(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application.- record, report, plan, , or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management' Commission
implementing that .Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or.
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or . regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, 'or.by both. (18 U.S.C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)

Water Pc,',- , tion Control System DesigL,- 'on Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A:08G .0201
General Information:
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: ` -0u.)n
Mailing Address: 3 n— I N . T" s4 .
City: 'I ,tit o--N - State: ii(; Zip: �2 -
Telephon umber 2 j' G; 1 4-1 Fax Number 2( 2 F j
Si +re- Date: � / a % o '�
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Facility Information:
Facility Name: 'j '-1 ur) Cj 716
Permit Number: C (fit} 9 b,5- 3 5 County: a(f) j <<
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
Mark (X) Type of Facility Grade Mark (X) Type of Facility
Wastewater Plant Spray Irrigation
Physical/Chemical i_ Land Application
Collection System
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Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: -e ko ('r4 f/r d/
Certificate Type and Grade: C %a h
Work Telephone: 8( Zg 96'9 b Signature:
Certificate #:
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge:
Print Name: tii(n�_I B a a p�C LL--
Certificate Type and Grade: GYc,ck- C= Certificate #:
Work Telephone: $( :,2�) �j-�,(p�' Signature: .lea- l /
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1618 Fax: [phone]

CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Joel Burrel
Town Hof Tryon
423 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
Dear Mr Burrel:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Chairman
Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
Octobera3-.,2002
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8 2002
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System: Tryon Water Treatment Plant
Classification: Grade 1 Physical Chemical System
Subject: Designation of ORC and Backup ORC for Physical / Chemical
Permit: NCO086525
The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission adopted Rule 15A
NCAC 8G .0306, Classification of Physical / Chemical Systems, effective April 1, 1999. In order
to insure the proper operation and maintenance of these systems, this Rule requires that all
systems permitted for a physical / chemical process to treat wastewater be classified as physical /
chemical systems.
If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems designed for (1) the remediation
of contaminated groundwater, or (2) that utilizes a primarily physical process to treat
wastewaters, (with the exception of reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration
systems), then that system shall be classified as a Grade I Physical / Chemical Water
Pollution Control System. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(a)
If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems that utilizes a primarily chemical
process to treat wastewater (including those systems whose treatment processes are augmented
physical processes), they shall be classified as a Grade H Physical / Chemical Water Pollution
Control System. Reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration systems shall also be
classified as Grade II Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System. Rule 15A NCAC 8G
.0306(b) '
If the water pollution control system that has, as part of its treatment process, biological water
pollution control system that may be classified under Rule .0302,.then_that system shall be subject
to additional classification as a biological water pollution control system. Rule 15A NCAC 8G
.0306(c) .
Any water pollution control system subject to classification under Rule .0302 of this Section,
utilizing a physical / chemical process -to enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process,
shall not be subject to additional classification. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(d)
Technical Assistance & Certification Unit -Internet httpJ/h2o.enr.nc.state.us/tac
1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center Telephone [phone]
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The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission hereby classifies your
system as a Grade 1 Physical Chemical System. This classification is based on information
submitted in your application for a NPDES permit and/or based on the information you provided
in the physical chemical classification survey that you completed during the months of April -May
2001.
As required by Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0202(2) and the subject permit, a certified Operator in
Responsible Charge (ORC) and back-up operator of the appropriate type must be
designated for each classified system. Your system requires an ORC and back-up operator
who hold valid physical / chemical operator certificates before December 31, 2003 Please
complete and return the enclosed designation form to this office by December 31, 2003. Failure
to designate a properly certified ORC and back-up operator is a violation of the permit issued for
this system.
In accordance with Rule 1.5A NCAC 8G .0406(b), individuals presently working at physical /
chemical water pollution control systems holding a valid Grade I, II, III, or IV wastewater
treatment plant operator certification, may apply for a conditional operators physical / chemical
certificate without examination. He or she may do so if, he or she has one year experience and
has successfully completed a training school sponsored or co -sponsored by the Commission for
Grade I or Grade 2 Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System Operators. This
conditional certification allows the bearer to act as the ORC or Backup ORC of that System
only. This conditional certification must be renewed annually per section .0700 of the rules.
The Rules for this certification as well as others is found on the DWQ/Technical Assistance and
Certification Unit web page (http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/tacu).
N.C. American Water Works Association (NC AWWA) is offering a physical school that meets
the school requirements for operator's certification. Their next school is in Raleigh in.February
2003. Please contact NC AWWA at [phone] for registration information. Also Lenoir
Community College will start teaching the course in 2003 for more details contact Barry
Huneycutt [phone] ext. 133.
If we can be of assistance or you have any questions concerning this requirement, please call
James Pugh at 919-733-0026; ext. 341 or e-mail: [e-mail].
Sincerely,
James Pugh, Education and Training Specialist
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Enclosures
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007-0710-0000-5376-6283
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Justin Hembree
Town of Tryon
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
Dear Mr. Hembree:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
August 29, 2011
Secretary
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
". ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
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Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
Case Number MV-2011-0 16
Tryon ...... W
NPDES Permit C0086526
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I have considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute (N.C.G.S.) § 143-215.6A(f) and have found grounds to remit $103.00 of the $551.00 civil penalty
assessment. The revised civil penalty is therefore a total amount of $448.00 which includes the investigative costs. A copy
of the Director's decision is attached.
Two options are available to you at this stage of the remission process:
You may pay the penalty.
If you decide to pay the penalty please make your check payable to the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR). Send the payment within thirty (30) calendar days of your receipt of this letter to the attention of:
Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR-DWQ — Point Source Branch
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarohna
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You may decide to have the Environmental Management Commissicn's (EMC) Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions make the final decision on your remission request.
If payment is not received within 30 calendar days from your receipt of this letter, your request for remission with
supporting documents and the recommendation of the Director'of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality will be
delivered to the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions for final agency decision.
If you or your representative would like to speak before the Committee, you must complete and return the attached
Request for Oral Presentation Form within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of this letter. Send the completed form to:
Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR-DWQ — Point Source Branch
NODES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
The EMC Chairman will review the supporting documents and your request for an oral presentation (if you make the
request). If the Chairman determines that there is a compelling reason to require a presentation, you will be notified of
when and where you should appear. If a presentation is not required, the final decision will be based upon the written
record.
Please be advised that the EIUC's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions will. make its remission decision based
on the original assessment. amount. Therefore, the EMC may choose to uphold the original penalty amount and
offer no remissions, they may agree with the DWQ Director's remission recommendation detailed above, or the
penalty amount may be further remitted.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions about this letter; please contact Bob Guerra at
[phone] or at bob.guerra(a)_ncdenr.gov.
S' cerely,
,oleen H. Sullins
Attachment: Request for Oral hearing
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water
Enforcement file
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 N0fffiCarohna
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAF- ` A ENT
COMMISSION
COUNTY OF POLK
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST:
TOWN OF TRYON WWT-P 0 `Tlo
DWQ Case Number MV-2011-0016
REQUEST FOR ORAL. PRESENTATION
I hereby request to make an oral presentation before the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions in the matter of the case noted above. In making this request, I assert that I understand all of the following statements:
This request will be reviewed by the Chairman of the Environmental Management Commission and may be either granted or
denied.
• Making a presentation will require the presence of myself and/or my representative during a Committee meeting held in Raleigh,
North Carolina.
• My presentation will be limited to discussion of issues and information submitted in my original remission request and because
no factual issues are in dispute, my presentation will be limited to five (5) minutes in length. .
The North Carolina State Bar's Authorized Practice of Law Committee has ruled that the appearance in a representative capacity at
quasi-judicial hearings or proceedings is limited to lawyers who are active members of the bar. Proceedings before the Committee on
Remissions are quasi-judicial. You should consider how you intend to present your case to the Committee in light of the State Bar's
opinion and whether anyone will be speaking in a representative capacity for you or a business or governmental entity. If you or your
representative would like to speak before the Committee, you must complete and return this form within thirty (30) days of receipt of
this letter.
Depending on your status as an individual, corporation, partnership or municipality, the State Bar's Opinion affects how you may
proceed with your oral presentation. See www.ncbar.com/ethics, Authorized Practice Advisory Opinion 2006-1 and 2007 Formal
Ethics Opinion 3.
• If you are an individual or business owner and are granted an opportunity to make an oral presentation before the Committee,
then you do not need legal representation before the Committee; however, if you intend on having another individual speak
on your behalf regarding the factual situations, such as an expert, engineer or consultant, then you must also be present at the
meeting in order to avoid violating the State Bar's Opinion on the unauthorized practice of law.
If you are a corporation, partnership or municipality and are granted an opportunity to make an oral presentation before the
Committee, then your representative must consider the recent State Bar's Opinion and could be considered practicing law
without a license -if he or she is not a licensed attorney.. Presentation of facts by non -lawyers is permissible.
If you choose to request an oral presentation, please make sure that signatures on the previously submitted Remission Request form
and this Oral Presentation Request form are: 1) for individuals and business owners, your own signature and 2) for corporations,
partnerships and municipalities, signed by individuals who would not violate the State Bar's Opinion on the unauthorized practice of
law.
Also, be advised that the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions may choose not to proceed with hearing your case if the Committee
is informed that a potential violation of the statute concerning the authorized practice of law has occurred.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
TITLE (President, Owner, etc.)
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

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✓ DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CIVIL PENALTY REMISSION FACTORS
Case Number: MV-2011-0016 Region: Asheville
g County: Polk ;
Assessed Entity: Tryon Water Treatment Plant Permit:-NG0r.�008852-5-
❑ (a) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to
the detriment of the petitioner:
❑ (b) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting
from the violation:
® (c) . Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident: (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable orsomething you could not prevent or prepare for);
The ORC states: The failures to monitor occurred on the week of September 13, 2010, the same
week as the ORC was out for neck surgery. The back-up operator inadvertently failed to list these
parameters on the Chain of Custody Form to be analyzed to coincide with our toxicity monitoring.
When the ORC realized these parameters had not been analyzed, the September DMR Report was
amended and mailed to Raleigh on December 23, 2010. There were no environmental damages
resulting from failure to monitor for NH3, TP, TN. These monitoring violations were unintentional.
The Town is exploring the elimination of this discharge point by tying the backwash discharge into
the Town's existing wastewater treatment system via a flow equalization basin and a line extension of
approximately 1800 feet.
The ARO states: The Town of Tryon WTP has been previously assessed before for failure to monitor
flow, TN, TP and Manganese. It is obvious a co o the limits and monitorin q cy p g f-
PY .f g fe uen a e om
the NPDESpermit should be kept in full view to remind them when and what to monitor. Monitoring
parameters and frequencies are listed on the Limits Page of their NPDESpermit and are a
requirement of the NPDESpermit. It is the duty of the ORC/Backup ORC to comply with the
requirements of the NPDESpermit and properly operate the facility to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
❑ (d) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations:
❑ (e) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions:
DECISION (Check One)
Request Denied ❑
Full Remission El Retain Enforcement Costs? Yes LI No ❑
Partial Remission N $ 1103. ; 6 (Enter Amount)
P9 oleen If Sullins Date
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NCDEE R
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
June 17, 2011
JUSTIN HEMBREE
TOWN OF TRYON
301 N TRADE ST
TRYON NC 28782
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Tryon WTP
Permit Number: NC0086525 , .
Case Number: MV-2010-0011, MV-2010-0012 & MV-2010-0013
Polk County
Dear Mr. Hembree:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter' is to acknowledge receipt of check number 019371 in the amount of $534.00 received from you
dated June 8, 2011. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessments levied against the subject facility,
and these cases have been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division
for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please call Bob Guerra at 919-807-6387.
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet www.ncwvaterquality.org
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Bevejly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
May 18, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007-0710-0000-5376-7280
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Justin Hambree, Town Manager
Town of Tryon
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
Dee Freeman
.Secretary
'E C E � V El' D
D.
MAY 2 7 2011
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
Case Number MV-2010-0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0015
Town of Tryon WTP
NPDES Permit NCO086525
Dear Mr. Hambree:
I have considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute (N.C.G.S.) § 143-215.6A(f) and have found grounds to remit $300.00 of the $834.00 civil penalty
assessment. The revised civil penalty is therefore a total amount of $534.00 which includes the investigative costs. A copy
of the Director's decision is attached.
-Two options are available to you at this stage of the remission process:
You may pay the penalty.
If you decide to pay the penalty please make your check payable to the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR). Send the payment within thirty (30) calendar days of your receipt of this letter to the attention of:
Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR-DWQ — Point Source Branch
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Phone: 91M07-6387l FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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You may decide to have the Environmental Management Commission's (EMC) Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions make the final decision on your remission request.
If payment is not received within 30 calendar days from your receipt of this letter, your request for remission with
supporting documents and the recommendation of the Director,of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality will be
delivered to the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions for final agency decision.
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If you or your representative would like to speak before the Committee, you must complete and return the attached
Request for Oral Presentation Form within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of this letter. Send the completed form to:
Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR-DWQ — Point'Source Branch
NODES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
The EMC Chairman will review the supporting documents and your request for an oral presentation (if you make the -
request). If the Chairman determines that there is a compelling reason to require a presentation, you will be notified of
when and where you should appear. If a presentation is not required,.the final decision will be based upon the written
record. -
Please be advised that the EMC's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions will make its remission decision based
on the original assessment'amount. Therefore, the EMC may choose to uphold the original penalty amount and
offer no remissions, they may agree with the DWQ Director's remission recommendation detailed above, or the
penalty amount may be further remitted.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Bob Guerra at
[phone] or at bob.guerra(a.ncdenr.aov.
S - e ely,
Coleen H. Sullins
Attachment: Request for Oral hearing
cc:
Asheville Regional Office-- Roger Edwards
Enforcement file
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 _
- Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 e One . 1
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOl ffiCaTOlina.
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF MACON
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST:
r' TOWN OF TRYON WTP
ENVIRONMENTAL MANA�' " ;1ENT
' COMMISSION ..,'
DWQ Case Number MV-2010-0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0015
REQUEST FOR ORAL PRESENTATION
f.
I hereby request to make an oral presentation before the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions in the matter of the case noted above. In making this request, I assert that I understand all of the following statements:
This request will be reviewed by the Chairman of the Environmental Management Commission and may be either granted or
denied.
• Making a presentation will require the presence of myself and/or my representative during a Committee meeting held in Raleigh,
North Carolina.
• My presentation will be limited to discussion of issues and information submitted in my original remission request, and because
no factual issues are in dispute, my presentation will be limited to five (5) minutes in length.
The North Carolina State Bar's Authorized Practice of Law Committee has ruled that the appearance in a representative capacity at
quasi-judicial hearings or proceedings is limited to lawyers who are active members of the bar. Proceedings before the Committee on
Remissions are quasi-judicial. You should consider how you intend to present your case to the Committee in light of the State Bar's
opinion and whether anyone will be speaking in a representative capacity for you or a business or governmental entity. If you or your
representative would like to speak before the Committee, you must complete and return this form within thirty (30) days of receipt of
this letter.
Depending on your status as an individual, corporation, partnership or municipality, the State Bar's Opinion affects how you may
proceed with your oral presentation. See www.ncbar.com/ethics, Authorized Practice Advisory Opinion 2006-1 and 2007 Formal
Ethics Opinion 3.
If you are an individual or business owner and are granted an opportunity to make an oral presentation before the Committee,
then you do not need legal representation before the Committee; however, if you intend on having another individual speak
on your behalf regarding the factual situations, such as an expert, engineer or consultant, then you must also be present at the
meeting in order to avoid violating the State Bar's Opinion on the unauthorized practice of law.
If you are a corporation, partnership or municipality and are granted an opportunity to make an oral presentation before the
Committee, then your representative must consider the recent State Bar's Opinion and could be considered practicing law
without a license if he or she is not a licensed attorney. Presentation of facts by non -lawyers is permissible.
If you choose to request an oral presentation, please make sure that signatures on the previously submitted Remission Request form
and this Oral Presentation Request form are: 1) for individuals and business owners, your own signature and 2) for corporations,
partnerships and municipalities, signed by individuals who would not violate the State Bar's Opinion on the unauthorized practice of
law.
Also, be advised that the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions may choose not to proceed with hearing your case if the Committee
is informed that a potential violation of the statute concerning the authorized practice of law has occurred.
This the day of . 20
SIGNATURE
TITLE (President, Owner, etc.)
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

6 - DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CIVIL PENALTY REMISSII'w '-FACTORS
Case Number: MV-2010-0011 thru 0015 Region: Asheville County: Macon
Assessed Entity: The Town of Tryon WTP Permit: NCO086525
❑ (a) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to
the detriment of the petitioner:
❑ (b) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting
from -,the violation:
❑ (c) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident:
® (d) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations:
There have been no previous civil penalty assessments. _
® (e) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions:
Facility Response: The Town of Tryon was issued a new permit for Water Treatment Plant effective
9/1/2008. On 1/1/2010 the state modified the new permit. "The above modifications to the
discharge permit are confusing and I unintentionally monitored the flow 2/month, instead of weekly
as required. To prevent further recurrence of similar situations I will read the permit more
thoroughly, fill out the DMR's correctly and monitor the alum pond flows at the discharge outfall."
Region Response: The operator stated the permit was confusing but did not take the time to call and
ask anyone to explain it. The permit issued effective 91112008 was not confusing: it did have
Continuous flow, which the operator ignored or didn't read. The operator only showed 2X/month
visits /flow monitoring. The modified permit letter dated 11/25/2009, listed Weekly instantaneous
flow monitoring until 31112011, at which time it would become Continuous flow, which the operator
apparently didn't read, and continued to monitor 2X/month. The cover letter for the permit offered
an opportunity to question any of the permit requirements, which no one did.
DECISION (Check One)
Request Denied ❑ _/
Full Remission ❑ Yetain Enforcement Costs? Yes lid No ❑
Partial Remission 1 S SGp (Enter Amount)
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 19, 2011
Town of Tryon
Joel Burrell, Public Works Director
301 N. Trade Street
Tyron, NC 28782
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
Town of Tryon WTP NCO086525
MV-2011-0016
Dear Mr. Burrell:
This letter is to acknowledge the receipt and of your request for remission of the civil penalties levied against the
subject. entity. Your request will be placed on the agenda of the Director's next scheduled enforcement
conference and you will be notified of the result.
A copy is each Remission request is being sent to the Asheville Regional Office for input and recommendations.
Your requests will be placed on the agenda of the Director's next scheduled enforcement conference and you will
be notified of the result.
If you have any question or I can be of further assistance about this matter, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Bob Guerra, Western Region NPDES
Point Source Branch
Cc: Asheville Region6I�- ffice
Enforcement files w/originals
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
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Town of Tryon
Wastewater Treatment Plant
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, N.C. 28782
April 6, 2011
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
As Regional Office
2090 U.S. Hwy 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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 NCO086525
Town of Tryon
Tryon WTP
Case No. MV-2011-0016
Polk County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
In response to the Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for the Town of Tryon Water
Treatment Plant NPDES Permit NC0086525, I would like to request remission for the Assessment of Civil
Penalty for failure to properly monitor for Total Phosphorus, Total Nitrogen and Ammonia Nitrogen
for the month of September 2010.
Failure to monitor for the above parameters occurred on the week of Septel.nber.13, 2010 the same
week as the ORC was out for neck surgery. The back- up operator inadvertently failed to'list these
parameters on the Chain of Custody Form to be analyzed to coincide with our toxicity monitoring.
When the 'ORC realized these parameters had not been analyzed, the September DMR Report was
amended and mailed to Raleigh on December 23, 2010.
On December 17, 2010 the Town of Tryon requested a review of effluent and monitoring limitations for
the WTP. I sent a sufficient data spreadsheet that has been collected.at 8-12 points over at least one
year. The averages for these parameters from 2008-2010 areas follows: NH3 0.54 mg/L, TP 0.043 mg/L
and TN 1.0. mg/L.
APR 15 2011

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Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
On March 15, 2011 the Town of Tryon received a letter granting our request for reduced monitoring.
Monitoring has been eliminated from the permit for Calcium, Magnesium, Total Nitrogen and Total
Phosphorous. Monitoring frequencies for Fluoride, Total Zinc, Total Copper and Total Iron have been
reduced from monthly to quarterly. The reduced monitoring and monitoring frequencies were effective
March 1, 2011. The requirement for continuous flow monitoring and reporting has been extended to
become effective on September 1, 2011. A requirement to monitor the effluent for Turbidity has been
added to the permit in response to an EPA directive. This requirement will become effective on June 1,
2011.
During:this extended time period the Town has retained WaterMark Engineering, P.A. to do a study of.
eliminating this discharge point completely by tying the backwash discharge into the Town's waste
treatment system via a flow equalization basin and a line extension of approximately 1800 feet. This will
also allow time for the Town to secure funding for the project.
The Town of Tryon has been assessed civil penalties before for failure to properly monitor weekly flows
and also, for failure to properly monitor quarterly TN, TP and Manganese.
There were no environmental damages resulting from failure to monitor for NH3, TP, TN. These
monitoring violations were unintentional.
If you have questions, please call me at 828-859-5626.
Sincerely,
Joel Burrell
Public Works Director
Attachments
cc: Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files
Justin Hembree/Town Manager

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: MV-2011-0016 County: Polk
Assessed Party: The Town of Tryon WTP
Permit No.: NCO086525 Amount Assessed: $272.00
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:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMI J� 1�' OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF POLK
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
THE TOWN OF TRYON )
TRYON WTP )
PERMIT NO. NCO086525 ) FILE NO. MV-2011-0016
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling 272.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated March 28, 2011, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the. civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing
in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the / day of fyor., L , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality.
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 28,. 2011
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Mr. Justin Hembree
Town of Tryon
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, North Carolina 28782
SUBJECT:'..Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-2,15. 1 (a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO086525
Town of Tryon
Tryon WTP
Case No. MV-2011-0016
Polk County
Dear Mr. Hembree:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $272.00
($205.00 civil penalty + $67.00 enforcement costs) against the Town of Tryon.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the Town of Tryon for the month of September 2010.
This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or
monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0086525. The violations which occurred in
September 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Tryon violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO086525 and G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in the
manner and extent shown in Attachment A. ..In accordance with the maximums established by G.S.
143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who, violates the terms,
conditions or requirements of a permit required. by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against the Town of Tryon:
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$55.00 For 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor TOTAL P - Cone in
violation of NPDES Permit No. NC0086525.
56.25 For 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor NH3-N - Cone in violation
of NPDES Permit No. NC0086525.
$93.75 For 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor TOTAL-N - Cone in
violation of NPDES Permit No. NC0086525.
$205.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$67.00 Enforcement Costs
$272.00 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-
2 82. 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
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification
for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)
occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty
assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative

hearing, such.a request mu9c6e 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 143B-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;
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(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted
in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your
evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal
of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission
of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form,
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that
you complete.and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should
be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative
Bearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an
attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a
filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within seven (7) business days following the faxed or -electronic transmission. You should contact
the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing. fee and/or the details

of the filing process. The mail ng 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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
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,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
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JUSirmICATION FOR REMISSION REG`UIEST.
DWQ Case Number: MV-2011-0016 County: Polk
Assessed Party: The Town of Tryon WTP
Permit No.: NC0086525 Amount Assessed: $272.00
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-b-e aware-that-a-request,for remission -is limited -to -con siderationf of- the five factors" Y ^ -
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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STATE OF NORTH CAROI1,4A DEPART11hE T OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF POLK
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
THE TOWN OF TRYON )
TRYON WTP )
PERMIT NO. NCO086525 ) FILE NO. MV-2011-0016
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $272.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated March 28, 2011, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing
in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
The undersigned further understands that all 'evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Town of Tryon
CASE NUMBER: MV-2011-0016
PERMIT: NCO086525
FACILITY: Tryon WTP
COUNTY: Polk
REGION: Asheville
Monitoring Violations
MONITORING OUTFALU
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED % OVER
PENALTY REPORT
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LOCATION PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE LIMIT
VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$56.25 9-2010
001
Effluent NH3-N - Cone
09/30/10
Quarterly
mg/I
Frequency Violation
$93.75 972010
001
Effluent TOTAL N - Cone
09/30/10
Quarterly
mg/I
Frequency Violation —�
$55.00 9-2010
001
Effluent TOTAL P - Cone
09/30/10
Quarterly
mg/I
Frequency Violation

DIVISION OF WA�-.i� QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSI"o IENT (FILE)
Violator: Town of Tryon WTP / NCO086525
(September 2010 DNIR )
County: Polk
Case Number: MV-2011-0016
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream, but may not be
immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus and Ammonia Nitrogen were not monitored
quarterly in violation of the NPDES permit requirements.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of labor to take the samples
and the cost of processing/ analyzing the samples at the lab.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been five civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this
violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$67.00.
42
ate Roger P. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
03/25/2011

EFFL ENT
(F'QAd-) NPDES PERMITNONCO086625 DISCHARVO MONTH September YEAR 00
FACILITY NAME Tryon Water Plant Pond Class 1 COUNTY Polk
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (C Deborah Bradley Phone [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) #247 ETS #600
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHMOED Persons Collecting Samples . B. Moss, D. Bradley, J. Burrell
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIV. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEHNR
1617 Mail Service Center
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
X 10/20/10
(Sl6NA'TURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLEt1iARGE DATE
BY THIS SIGNITURE, I CERTIFY THAT THE REPORT IS
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5 FACILITY STATUS
Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements 0
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements 0
Noncompliant
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If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation,
maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those
persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information 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."
Joel Burrell, Town of Tryo
P�Rittee (Please print or
Of
10/20/2010
Date
Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
301 N. Trade St. Tryon, N.C. 28722 828-859-5626 7/31/2013
PARAMETER CODES
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Page 1

Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
Owner: Town of Tryon
Facility: Tryon WTP
Permit: NCO086525
Region: Asheville
County: Polk
Penalty
Remission Enf EMC EMC OAH Collection
Has
Assessment Penalty
Enforcemen
Request Enf Conf Remission Hearing Remission Remission Memo Sent
Pmt Case
Case Number. MR Approved Amount
t Costs Damages
Received Held Amount Held Amount Amount to AGO Total Paid
Balance Due Plan Closed
MV-2010-0011 1-2010 08/31/10 $150
$67.00
09/27/10
$217.00 No
MV-2010-0012 2-2010 08/31/10 $100
$67.00
09/27/10
$167.00 No
MV 2010-0013 3-2010 08/31/10 $250
$.00
09/27/10
$250.00 No
MV-2010-0014 4-2010 08/31/10 $100 $.00 09/27/10 $100.00 No
MV-2010-0015 5-2010 08/31/10 $100 $.00 09/27/10
Total Cases: 5 Total Penalty Amount: $700 Total Enforcement Cost: $134.00 Sum of Total Paid: Total Balance Due: $834.00
Sum.of Total Case Penalties: $834.00 Total Penalties after remission(s):
$100.00 No

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
Mr. Justin Hembree
Town of Tryon
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Dear Mr. Hembree:
Town Manager
January 4, 2011
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Tryon, WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO086525
Polk County
I conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the WTP discharge that serves the Town of
Tryon on December 1, 2010. - The assistance and cooperation of Mr. Joel Burrell, Tryon Public
Works Director, was greatly appreciated. DMR data reviewed and on -site system review indicated
the WTP discharge was being operated in compliance with permit NC0086525, with the exception
of "continuous" flow monitoring, alum sludge accumulation, and vegetation accumulation
surrounding the Lagoon. A report is attached for your records and findings are summarized.
If there are questions or additional. information is needed regarding system operation,
maintenance, or a permit compliance question, please let me know. Thank you for the opportunity
to conduct this Compliance Evaluation Inspection.
Sincerely,
Donald R. Price, CET
Waste Water Treatment Plant Consultant
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Attachments:
ARO' WP : -, ;143
Deborah Bradley, ORC —Town of Tryon WTP: Discharge
S:\SWP\Polk\WastewaterWlunicioal\Tryon WTP 86525\86525 CEI 2010 .doc
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Asheville Regional Office
Location: 2090 U. S. Hwy. 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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NorthCarohna
Natural J
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

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 L 2 1_ J5 31 NCO086525 ill 121 10/12/01 117 181C 19lGI 201L!
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA - -- Reserved —
671 169 70121 71 U 72 73 W 74 751 1 1 1 11 1 1 80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:30 AM 10/12/01
08/09/01
Tryon WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Glengarnoch Carolina Dr
Tryon NC 28782
11:00 AM 10/12/01
13/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Joel B Burrell/ORC/828-859-6654/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Joel B Burrell,301 N Trade St Tryon NC 28782//828-859-6654/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
gn
Don Price �jf� ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ 1" 3- LQ f4
Si nature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers' Date
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EPA For)3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.)
3� NCO086525 I11 12I 10/12/01 I17 18'_'
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)_
The time and assistance of Joel Burrel, Tryon Public Works Director, in conducting the inspection is
appreciated. At the time of the Inspection no indication of foam or floating solids was observed. Records
review indicate facility. has been monitoring in accordance with permit NC0086525, with the exception of
ORC visitation and flow monitoring.
ORC visitation for this type of facility (Class 1 Physical/Chemical) is weekly. Permit requires flow monitoring
to be "continuous" as of March 1, 2011. It is suggested facility establish a plan to tie discharge onto Tryon
Collection system to eliminate discharge, or make determination as to address
continuous flow measurement.
Vegetation around the facility needs to be removed, along with removal of accumulated sludge.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO086525 Owner -Facility; Tryon WTP
Inspection Date: 12/01/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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 fl ■ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The Facility consists of a Alum Sludge Lagoon and discharge. There is
some accumulation of vegetation around the lagoon that should be cleaned and
removed.
Page # 3

Town of Tryon
301 N. Trade St.
Tryon, N.C. 28782
December 17, 2010
Robert L. Sledge
Point Source Branch
NC Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Subject: NPDES Permit NCO086525
Town of Tryon WTP
Polk County
Monitoring and Effluent Limitations
Dear Mr. Sledge:
1 D 4 �J
DEC 2 3 2010 i
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INATER QUALITY� � � 1
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A
ILI_E REGIONFL OFFICE 1
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Based on the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements page, under footnote No. 3, for
NPDES Permit No. NCO086525 the Town of Tryon would like to request a review of effluent.and
monitoring limitations. Please find below sufficient data that has been collected at 8 —12 points
over at least one year.
The Town can utilized money spent on lab analysis with results of a less than value, to purchase and
install a flow meter required by the state effective March 1, 2011 or connect alum pond discharge to
sewer system to eliminate discharge permit.
Please find enclosed a spread sheet of effluent parameter results beginning September 2008 through
November 2010. Also, attached is proof of lab analysis results from Environmental Testing Solutions,
lab certification #600 and Tryon Wastewater Treatment Plant lab certification #247.
If you questions, please call me at 828-859-6654
Sincerely
Jftin embree
Town Manager
Attachments
cc: Roger Edwards, Asheville/Regional Supervisor

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PO Box 7565.
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Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
D
ErivlronmentatTesting Solutions, Inc.
Certificate
of Analysis
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Project number:
100112.528
Collection date: 12-Jan-10
Date received: 12-Jan-10
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
Sample number: 68060
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyst Footnotes
Analyzed
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
3.3
0.10
mg/L
15-Jan-10
_ Rloftin 1
.Copper
EPA 200.7
0.016
0.010
mg/L
15-Jan-10
Dsullivan 1
Iron
EPA 200.7
'' 0.38
0.050
mg/L
15-Jan-10
Dsullivan 1
Zinc
EPA 200.7
'' <0.030
0.030
mg/L
15-Jan-10
Dsullivan 1
Footnotes:
RL ` Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: 01-1 L
Data reviewed by Kelley E. Keenan
Signature:
NC Certification Number: 600
SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
This report should not be reproduced, erept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month c�
Year M h
Week #1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
—
Time
U 2,15V
rr
Collected By
/3 OI
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PH Pond s.u.
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Duplicate
r
Ran Time
Analvst
111
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Ran Time
0 /; 51f1
;
Analyst
g `
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7
Volume
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/((
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x 1000
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lW
TSS mg/1
6,7
1
pH — Method 4500- H+B �, vr' Z.�6
TSS —Method 2540-D
Chlorine — Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Collection date: 9-Feb-10
Date received: 9-Feb-10
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
Certificate of Analysis
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 100209.520
Sample number: 68741
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyzed
Analyst Footnotes
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
✓ 0.10
0.10
mg/L
17-Feb-10
Rloftin 1
Copper
EPA 200.7
✓<0.010
0.010
mg/L
12-Feb-10
Dsullivan 1
Iron
EPA 200.7
�--•0.065
0.050
mg/L
12-Feb-10
Dsullivan 1
Zinc
EPA 200.7
`—"<0.030
0.030
mg/L
12-Feb-lo
Dsullivan 1
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed'by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: �a'/"``t'y h'C Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testin; Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted'for analysis.

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month Year Z- G� If
Week #1
Week #2
Week #3
Week A
Week #5
Date
MGD
Time
Collected By
M
PH Pond s.u.
Duplicate
• t
Ran Time
Analvst
C 12 Pond ugf I
17
Duplicate
jq
Ran Time
Analvst
Solids Trav
15
i v'(
Volume
IC04
WO
W t#2 gm
1
5
Wt#1 gm
Difference
Ito
�. C
Factor
iI
TSS
X 1000
IrecC"
TSS mg/1
f
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method l 0014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

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EnvtronmentalTesting Solutions, Inc. Certificate of Analysis
Project name:
Collection date
Date received:
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Far: [phone]
Tryon WWTP Project number:
9-Mar-10
9-Mar-10
100309.534
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond Sample number: 69580
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units, Date
Analyst Footnotes
Analyzed
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
16-Mar-lo
Kpowers 1
Aluminum
EPA 200.7
0.19
0.10
mg/L
i6-blar-to
Dsullivan
Calcium
EPA 200.7
2.3
0.10
mg/L
16-btar-lo
Dsullivan 1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
16-Mar-to
Dsullivan 1
Iron
EPA 200.7
<0.050
0.050
mg/L
16-Mar-lo
Dsullivan 1
Magnesium
EPA 200.7
0.81
0.10
mg/L
16-Mar-lo
Dsullivan l
Manganese
EPA 200.7
0.019
0.010
mg/L
16-Mar-10
Dsullivan 1
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg(L
16-Mar-10
Dsullivan 1
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
EPA 351.2
<0.50
0.50
mg/L
17-Mar-10
Celfali (-
Nitrate + Nitrite
SM 4500-NO3 F
0.16
0.10
mg/L
17-Mar-10
Celfali 1
Total Nitrogen Calculation
CALC.
<1.5
1.5
mg/L
1
Total Phosphorus
SM 4500-5 F
<0.050
0.050
mg/L
15-Mar-10
Kpowers 1
Ammonia Nitrogen .
SM 4500 NIB D
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
12-Mar-10
Kekeenan
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories. Inc.
Date reviewed: ] ac,.l L) NC Certiti6ationNumber: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

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Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
March 22, 2010
Ms. Deborah Bradley
Tryon WWTP
423 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
RE: ETS PROJECT NUMBER: 6042
Dear Ms. Bradley:
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Enclosed are toxicity test results for samples from the Tryon WTP received by Environmental
Testing Solutions, Inc. March 09 through March 12, 2010.
Parameter Test Procedure EPA Method Final
Code Number Result
North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent
TGP3B Toxicity Procedure — December 1985, Revised: EPA-821-R-02-013 PASS
February 1998
(Ceriodaphnia Pass/Fail Toxicity Test)
If this test was performed as an NPDES requirement or by Administrative Letter, please enter a
P on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring.Form (MR-1) for the collection date
March 09, 2010 using the parameter code TGP3B.
Additionally, please sign and submit the original DWQ Aquatic Toxicity Form (AT-1) by
April 30, 2010.
If you have any questions concerning these results, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jim Sumner
Laboratory Director
This report should not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the %witten consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
_ The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.
North Carolina Certificate Numbers: Biological Analyses: 37, Drinking Water: 37786, Wastewater: 600
South Carolina Certificate Number: Clean Water Act: 99053-001

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods I9`h Edition
Month #JA IS (, ki Year
Week # 1
Week #2
Week #3
Week # 4
Week #5
Date
MGD
Time
G tj i vto
Collected By
)
PH Pond s.u.
"
Duplicate
17,
'7. 7
Ran Time
CJ :.3
(!; 5
Analvst
3
C 12 Pond ug/l
< l
Z
Duplicate
-< 1
Ran Time
/
Analvst
e ID
Solids Trav
l
Volume
W t#2 gm
5 t*
Wt#1 gm
Difference
I
Factor
f
TSS
X 1000
TSS mil
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine'— Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

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J
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Collection date: 13-Apr-10
Date received: 13-Apr-10
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
Certificate of Analysis
\ PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 100413.531
Sample number:
70405
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyzed
Analyst Footnotes
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
26-Apr-to
KCP 1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
19-Apr-10
DJS I
Iron
EPA 200.7
0.12
0.050
mg/L
19-Apr-l0
DJS l
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
19-Apr-10
DJS I
Footnotes:
RL, = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories. Inc.
Date reviewed:
Data reviewed by
Signature:
05-03.10
Kelley E. Keenan
NC Certification Number: 600
SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
This report should not be reproduced, wept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, loc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis_

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month 4 M -T L
Year 7_(1C
Week # 1
Week #2
Week #3
Week 94
Week #5
Date
`>< 7--I
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MGD
0• 6 /
D. 0 3 2,
Time
I,
Collected By
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710
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<
<
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j'
Analvst
l/l I
1 80
Solids Trav
f q
Volume
r
G�
Wt#2 gm
IF
W.t#1 gm
,
t1
Difference
Factor
1
TSS gm
co,
X 1000
TSS mg/1
-
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g ,
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

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77)
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Collection date: 14-May-10
Date received: 18-May-10
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
Certificate of Analysis
\� PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 100518.525
Sample number: 71464
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyzed
Analyst Footnotes
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
27-may-10
KCP 1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
21-may-lo
DJS 1
Iron
EPA 200.7
0.35
0.050
mg/L
21-Ntay-to
DJS l
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
21-flay-to
DJS I
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories. Inc.
Date reviewed: ,O .n q- 10
Data reviewed by: Kel ey 1E. Keenan
Signature: !� 11--
NC Certification Number: 600
SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
This report should not be reproduced, wept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month
Year ), 'r% � V
Week #1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week 95
Date
- rp5
- b
MGD
3
S-!S
Time
Collected By
.09
PH Pond s.u.
-7.
Duplicate
,
Ran Time
NEb
Analvst
pj
C12Pond ug!1
Duplicate
Ran Time
Analvst
Solids Trav
r . 1
Volume
1 (100
Wt#2 gm
55
r
Wt#1 gm
Difference
4 C
Factor
l
1
TSS gm
" 06 I I
1
X 1000
0
I tiOQ
TSS mg/1
1
pH - Method 4500- H+B
TSS - Method 2540-D
Chlorine -Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity, duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control
5E1?

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Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
Certificate of Analysis
Project name:
Tryon WWTP
Collection date:
8-Jun-10
Date received:
8-Jun-10
y t PO Box 7565
Asheville. NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 100608.537
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond Sample number: 72004
Parameter Method Result RL Units Date Analyst Footnotes
Analyzed
Fluoride
300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
is-Jun-io
RSL 1
Aluminum
200.7
0.33
0.10
mg/L
is-tun-io
DJS I
Calcium
200.7
3.3
0.10
mg/L
t8-Jun-io
DJS I
Copper
200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
[s-Jun-to
DJS I
Iron
200.7
1.3
0.050
mg/L
Is -Jun -to
DJS 1
Magnesium
200.7
1.2
0.10
mg/L
is-Jun-io
DJS I
Manganese
200.7
0.37
0.010
mg/L
is-Jun-io
DJS I
Zinc
200.7
0.045
0.030
mg/L
is-Jun-io
DJS I
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
351.2
4.8
0.50
mg/L
i5-Jun-io
CDE I
Nitrate + Nitrite
SM 4500-NO3 F
0.15
0.10
mg/L
i i-Jun-io
KBC 1
Total Nitrogen Calculation
CALL.
5.0
0.60
mg/L
15-Jun-10
CDE I
Total Phosphorus
SiM 4500-P F
0.34
0.050
mg/L
ib-Jun-io
CKP I
Ammonia Nitrogen
SM 4500 NH3 D
4.0
0.10
mg/L
i t-Jun-io
KEK
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: 0(0 Z t3.10 NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
Jjq—', NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent or Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

V
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Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
June 30, 2010
Ms. Deborah Bradley
Tryon WWTP
423 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
RE: ETS PROJECT NUMBER: 6206
Dear Ms. Bradley:
�t
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
aol.com
Enclosed are toxicity test results for samples from the Tryon WTP received by Environmental
Testing Solutions, Inc. June 08 through June 11, 2010.
Parameter Test Procedure EPA Method Final
Code
Number Result
North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Ettluent
TGP3B Toxicity Procedure — December 1985, Revised: EPA-821-R-02-013 PASS
February 1998
(Ceriodaphnia Pass/Fail Toxicity Test)
If this test was performed as an NPDES requirement or by Administrative Letter, please enter a
P on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the collection date
June 08, 2010 using the parameter code TGP3B.
Additionally, please sign and submit the original DWQ Aquatic Toxicity Form (AT-1) by
July 31, 2010.
If you have any questions concerning these results, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Q-1 umner
Laboratory Director
This report should not be reproduced, except in its entirety. without the written consent of En%ironmental Testing Solutions. Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.
North Carolina Certificate Numbers: Biological Analyses: 37, Drinking Water. 37786, Wastewater: 600
South Carolina Certificate Number: Clean Water Act: 99053-001

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Month
IT u //CI--1
Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Year
Week #1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
— W
6 ^ ��
& - / 7 -! U
- -Z O
6-1, -/ o
MGD
C . /
6. aj 9
d . /
d • 1046
D - G
Time
I 'vv
V45
Collected By
5
/ 9 m
PH Pond s.u.'
Duplicate
Ran Time
f
Analvst
C 12 Pond ugA
Duplicate
I
Ran Time
Analvst
Solids Trav
t0i I
1
Volume
6,60
I .'G
Wt#2 gm
f,
/
Wt#1 gm
.
Difference
'
Factor
J
TSS gm.
X 1000
Iva
TSS mg/1
6) 1.5
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000e
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

�9 .N••. .may_ _f,.
J
EnvironmentMTesting Sol utlons, Inc.
Project name:
Collection date:
Date received:
.Tryon WWTP
9-Jul-10
13-Jul-10
Certificate of Analysis
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC :28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 100713.535
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond Sample number: 73165
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date Analyzed
Analyst Footnotes
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
21-Jut-10
RSL 1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.01.0
mg/L
21-rut-10
DJS 1
Iron
EPA 200.7
0.053
0.050
mg/L
21-Jul-10
DJS 1
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
-0.030
mg/L
21-lut-10
DJS 1
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: A(b NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month C&
Year UK)
Week #1
Week 42
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
`= �;i
?-j1—[ b
—14
—
MGD
0.5 3
. 6 3 3
�. D Z I
. U a-r
Time
Collected By
/1
'
I_n
PH Pond s.u.
, '
Du licate
Ran Time
Analvst
/
C 12 Pond ug/l
I.
U4
1 a
Du licate
A
130L
Ran Time
Analvst
Solids Trav
1-
Volume
1400
Wt#2 gm
2 C,)�'-
j
Wt#I gm
Difference
1 E'NI
�) G
Factor
I1
TSS gm
Q', I
X 1000
TSS mg/1
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

y- PO Box 7565
. ® Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone] t
<> Fax: [phone]
J
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc. Certificate of Analysis
Project name: Tryon WWTP Project number: 100810.544
Collection date: 6-Aug-10
Date received: 10-Aug-10
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond Sample number: 75338
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyzed
Analyst Footnotes
Fluoride
300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
24-Aug-10
RSL I
Copper
200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
13-Aug-lo
DJS 1
Iron
200.7
0.053
0.050
mg/L
13-Aug-to
DJS 1
Zinc
200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
13-A46-Io
DJS 1
Footnotes: '
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported do%%-n to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: 06,2a t o NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E..Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
��� NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
This report should not be.reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month �IV u Year �, C'%0
Week #1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
—I
IT—/o--.v
10-17-10
`:;.-sy•J a
I"31"1 b
MGD
, A30
O3,0
o. D3 Z
U, 0_3 !
L), D
Time
c) Q 145
i s
t; s
1 '. '3
Collected BY
f1i
-2g
BM _LR
�✓1 , (�
PH Pond s.u.
%
6 ,
Duplicate
Ran Time
Analvst
C 12 Pond u�l
Duplicate
) •
S
Ran Time
Analvst
l�
Solids Trav
U �'
Volume
I G ,
6pU 2�—
Wt#2 gm
Wt#I gm
13 V 2-
Difference
. CD -VI
Factor
1
TSS
. 60 r Z
� C
X 1000
iaa v
TSS m JI
, Z
1
pH — Method 4500-
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Collection date: 14-Sep-10
Date received: 14-Sep-10
Certificate of Analysis
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 100914.525
Sample number: 764.17
Parameter
MethodResult
RL
Units
Date
analyzed
Analyst Footnotes
Fluoride
300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
15-Sep-10
RSL 1
Copper
200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg1L
16-Sep-10
DJS 1
Iron
200.7
0.057
0.050
mg/L
16-Sep-Io
DJS 1
Zinc
200.7
<0.030
0.030
mglL
16.Sep-10
DJS I
Aluminum
200.7
0.35
0.10
mg/L
16-Sap-10
DJS. 1
Calcium
200.7
3.0
0.10
mg/L
16-Sep-lo
DJS 1
Magnesium
200.7
0.93
0.10
mg/L
16-Sep-10
DJS 1
Manganese
200.7
0.13
0.010
mg/L
16-Sep-10
DJS 1
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to'the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: e:l0 - ew a'a - 0/ NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certitieation Number: 37786
Signature:
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis

77 -®r-
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Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
September 27, 2010
Ms. Deborah Bradley
Tryon WWTP
423 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
RE: ETS PROJECT NUMBER: 6412
Dear Ms. Bradley:
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: JimSumner't�aol.com
Enclosed are toxicity test results for samples from the Tryon WTP received by Environmental
Testing Solutions, Inc. September 14 through September 17, 2010.
Parameter Test Procedure EPA Method Final
Code
Number Result
North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent
TGP3B Toxicity Procedure — December 1985, Revised: EPA-82 I -R-02-013 PASS
February 1998
(Ceriodaphnia Pass/Fail Toxicity Test)
If this test Was performed as an NPDES requirement or by Administrative Letter, please enter a
P on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the collection date
September 14, 2010 using the parameter code TGP3B.
Additionally, please sign and submit the original DWQ Aquatic Toxicity Form (AT-1) by
October 31, 2010.
If you have any questions concerning these results, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
,,cam•-0-�--
Sumner
Laboratory Director
This report should not be reproduced. except in its entirety. %%ithout the %%ritten consent or Em ironmental Testing Suiu[ions. Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.
.Forth Carolina Certificate Nwebers: Biological Analyses: 37, Drinking Water: 37786, Wastewater: 600
South Carolina Certificate Number: Clean Water Act: 99053-001

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month
Year 0 l 0
Week # 1
Week #2-
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
c^w_�
/'I* `.%
MGD
/1//C
_
N f =
d 3 $!
Time '
/ ' 4
C '
.
;j
Collected By
h
8 rn
PH Pond s.u.
Duplicate
7, 1
%
Ran Time
' 1
1 C(;
Analvst
3 /hl
.
C 12 Pond ue, /1
I
Duplicate
114,
Ran Time
(�
Analvst
f
Solids Trav
to. Cf
volume
Wt#2 gm
I z
t :
Wt#1 gm
Difference
,
Factor
1
TSS gm>
6
X 1000
Q
TSS mg/1
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

PO- Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
®
Phone: [phone]
D.
Fax: [phone]
Environmental Testing
Solutions, Inc.
Certificate of Analysis
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Project number: 101012.541
Collection date: 12-Oct-10
Date received: 12-Oct-10
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
Sample number: 77391
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyst Footnotes
Analyzed
Fluoride
300.0
0.12
0.10
mg/L
t8-opt-to
RSL l
Copper
200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
t5-oct-to
DJS 1
Iron
200.7
<0.050.
0.050
mg/L
15-oct-10
DJS 1
Zinc
200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
15-oct-10
DJS 1
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported do%vn to the Reporting Limit only.
I. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
�i� .
• NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
-
This report should not be reproduced, erept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testin; Solutions, Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`' Edition
tilonth %
r
vveek =1 Week Week Week =t ;vrek
Date 2�_ ) 0 10 /O
IVI�n
PH Pond s.u.
Duplicate
Ran Time
I Analvst
/
6L0.
Solids Trav
! (04
Volume
/VGG
1 1600i
W,t=2 arm
Wt#I 2m
I
Difference
C
! h
Factor
1
I
TSS gm
x 1000
TSS ma/1
6
.2,
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 0.2000a
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

b
Mr
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Collection date:
Date received:
2-Nov-10
2-Nov-10
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
Certificate of Analysis
PO Box 7565
Asheville. NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 101102.533
Sample number: 77902
Parameter
Method
Result
' RL
Units
Date
Analyzed
Analyst Footnotes
Fluoride
300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
5-Nov-10
RSL l
Copper
200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
2o-,,ov-to
HPE I
Iron
200.7
0.13
0.050
mg/L
20-Nov-10
HPE l
Zinc
200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
20-No%-10
HPE l
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed:' �� /� 3��� NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
This report should not be reproduced, wept in its entirety, without the written consent of Em ironmental Testing Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis

l
Water Plant Pond
standard Methods ! 9"' I:Jition
Month . 14, V
:''r 'ZOP _
b'zek i
Week -2 X•eek =_
( Week =-L
`;vez .K r_
Date
\IGD
Time
Collected By
fj1
m
0,5113A
J . 111
PH Pond s.u.
7,r
Duplicate
I Ran Time
'
Analvst
C ; _ Pond Lu-I
Duplicate
�b
L
Ran Time
Ct It 4 )
f T
�,nalvst
g,�(PA119
Solids Trav
e
Volume
C�
Wt#2 am
(µ
Wti#1 ,gm
�� 3
Difference
,. r
lot
Factor
TSS gm
.r;
x 1000
0. ,
G
TSS mg/I
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000-
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

PO Box 7565
• (� Asheville, NC 28802
'� - Phone: [phone]d
Fax: [phone]
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc. Certificate of Analysis
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Collection date: 13-Jan-09
Date received: 13-Jan-09
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
Project number: 090113.520
Sample number: 56233
Parameter Method Result RL Units ADate Analyst Footnotes
lyz
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
0.11
0.10
mg/L
16-Jan-09
Celfaki l
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
15-tan-09
Mcampbell 1
Lead
EPA 200.7
<0.0050
0.0050
mg/L
15-Jan-09
bfcampWi 1
_Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
15-Jan-09
Mcampbell I
Iron
EPA 200.7
0.12
0.050
mg/L
15-Jan-o9
Mcampbell 1
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc..
;r
Date reviewed: (;-6-Oi •O�j 19a'.0
Data reviewed by: Kelley E: Keenan_
Signature:
NC Certification Number: 600
SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month T4,�,/
Year l•(,n� �1
Week # 1
Week #2
Week ii3
Week {#4
Week #5
Date
— —
MGD
i 7
Time
Collected By
�lN�
PH Pond s.u.
Duplicate
,
Ran Time
3
Analvst
13A
C 12 Pond ugA
{
Duplicate
Ran Time
Analvst
/n
Solids Trav
I Oct
Volume
Wt#2 gm
Wt#1 Qm
Difference
Factor
V
TSS gm
X 1000
p
TSS ma/1
;
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000c,
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

I _ L
PO Box 7565
i Asheville. NC 28802
J
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Collection date
Date received:
10-Feb-09
10-Feb-09
Sample idenfitication: Water Plant Pond
Certificate of Analysis
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 090210.553
Sample number:
56833
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyzed
Analyst Footnotes
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
<0.10
0.10
- mg/L
17-Feb-09
Celfaki 1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
16-Feb-09
Mcampbell I
Lead
EPA 200.7
<0.0050
0.0050
mg/L
16-Feb-09
Mcampbell 1
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L .
16-Feb-09
Mcampbell I
Iron
EPA 200.7
0.72
0.050
mg/L
16-Feb-09
Mcampbell l
A
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: 0� {�1 •G9 �2Q�D NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
c
Signature: . t/
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testin; Solutions. Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted ror analysis

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month
Year
Week # I
Week 92
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
-)0-6,41
MGD
6 , / 9
Time
1 43
Collected By
9a /314
PH Pond s.u.
Duplicate
Ran Time
Analvst
C 12 Pond qc-A
Duplicate
<
Ran Time
Y,' 5 CI
Analvst
61 Iql
Solids Trav
Volume
U0
Wt#2 gm
f 1
Wt#1 gm
Difference
Factor
1
TSS gm
ro
x 1000
/0
TSS mg/1
2f3
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D `—
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

® ( PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
7
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Fax: [phone]
y) EnvlronmentalTesting solutions, Inc. Certificate of Analysis
Project name: Tryon WWTP Project number: 090310.533
Collection date: 10-N1ar-09
Date received: 10-htar-09
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond Sample number: 59522
Parameter
-
Method
Result
RL
Units
Analyzed Date
st Footnotes
Analyst
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
17-Mar-09
Celfali 1
'
Aluminum
EPA 200.7.
ti 0.13
0.10
mg/L
13-Mar-o9
Header 1
Calcium
EPA 200.7
--. 1.4
0.10
mg/L.
13-Mar-o9
Heasler
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
134tar-09
Heasler 1
1
Iron
EPA 200.7
, 0.11
0.050
mg/L
13-Mar-09
Heasler
Magnesium
EPA 200.7
0.55
0.10
mg/L
13-Mar-o9
Heasler l
Manganese
EPA 200.7
` <0.010
0.010
mg/L
13-b1ar-09
Heasler 1
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
13-Mar-oQ
Heasler l
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
EPA 351.2
<0.50
0.50
mg/L
16-Mar-09
Celfali 1
Nitrate + Nitrite•
SM 450o NO3 F
3.0
0.50
mg/L
13=Mar-o4
Celfali 1
Total Nitrogen Calculation
CALC.
3.0
1.5
mg/L
25-Mar-oo
Kekeenan
Total Phosphorus
SM 4500-P F
<0.050
0.050
aig/L
16-Mar-o9
Rlofim I
Ammonia Nitrogen
SNt 4500 NH3 D
<0.10
6.050
mg/L
_ 13-Mar-09
Kekeenan
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: 3•'5 -9
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan
Signature:
Y�
NC Certification Number: 600
SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
This report should not be reproduced, erept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc:
The results in this report relate only to the sample's submitted for analysis.

ram. -
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Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
March 25, 2009
Ms. Deborah Bradley
Tryon WWTP
423 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
RE: ETS PROJECT NUMBER: 5314
Dear Ms. Bradley:
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Enclosed are toxicity test results for samples from the Tryon WTP received by Environmental
Testing Solutions, Inc. March 10 through March 13, 2009.
Parameter Test Procedure EPA Method Final
Code Number Result
North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent
TGP3B Toxicity Procedure — December 1985, Revised: EPA-821-R-02-013 PASS
February 1998
(Ceriodaphnia Pass/Fail Toxicity Test)
If this test was performed as an NPDES requirement or by Administrative Letter, please enter a
P on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the collection date
March 10, 2009 using the parameter code TGP3B.
Additionally, please sign and submit the original DWQ Aquatic Toxicity Form (AT-1) by
April 30, 2009.
If you have any questions concerning these results, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jim umner
Laboratory Director
This report should not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.
Worth Carolina Certificate Numbers: Biological Analyses: 37, Drinking Water: 37786, Wastewater: 600
South Carolina Certificate Number: Clean Water Act: 99053-001

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month M P R G j,
Year 2('0
Week # I
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
3
MGD
G� ,
Time
Collected By
PH Pond s.u.
Duplicate
Ran Time
C ; #
Analvst
/3 i> m,
M
C 12 Pond ug/1
L 1 S "f G '--
Duplicate
Ran Time
; 3
Analvst
,1 13 n .
Solids Trav
le 9
Volume
CO
Wt#2 gm
Wt#1 gm
Difference
Factor
TSS gm
NV
X 1000
i'GG
TSS mg/1
Z , C
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS —Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

TS
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Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Collection date: 14-Apr-09
Date received: 14-Apr-09
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
Certificate of Analysis
T Sri.,
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 090414.525
Sample number: 60535
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyst Footnotes
Analyzed
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
16-Apr-09
Celfaki 1
Copper
EPA 200.7
0'.018
0.010
mg/L
20-Apr-09
Heasler 1
Iron
EPA 200.7
0:39
0.0050
mg/L
20-Apr-09
Heasler 1
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
20-Apr-o9
Heasler 1
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: ;A, U'7 NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature: ")4't_-
This report should not be reproduced, erept in its entirety, without the %witten consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the sampl8s submitted for analysis.

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month f A I _
Year
Week # I
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
`
MGD
n a U
Time
(� 7
Collected By
r��, P2 ; nl
PH Pond s.u.
7,61
Duplicate
Ran Time
Analvst
C12 Pond uJl
Duplicate
15
Ran Time
x(
Analvst
Solids Trav
Volume
Wt#2 gm
Wt#1 gm
Difference
/
Factor
TSS gmr
X 1000
TSS mg/1
, z
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine — Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 02000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

® Ao
f PO Box 7565
L�+ Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
` Fax: [phone]
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc. Certificate of Analysis
Project name: Tryon WWTP Project number: 090512.518
Collection date: 12-May-09
Date received: 12-Ntay-09
Sample identification:
Water Plant Pond
Sample number: 61203
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
analyst Footnotes
Analyzed
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
l5-way-o9
Celfaki I
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
22-May-09
Heasler 1
Iron
EPA 200.7
0.70
0.0050
mg/L
22-%Iay-09
Heasler 1
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mE/L
22-.Mav-09
Heasler I
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: '�}� Z 6 U 11 NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature;
This report should not be reproduced, wept in its entirety, without the written consent or Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted For analysis.

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month MAY
y
Year 20
Week # 1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
MGD
�;/ -
Time
d tj
Collected Byj
.rn
PH Pond s.u.
1,
Duplicate
7t '
Ran Time
Analvst
C 12 Pond ug/1
<
Duplicate
Ran Time
10 Z 3
Analvst
Solids Tray.
(j
Volume
; '
Wt#2 gm
14
Wt#1 -gm
j
Difference
n c/
Factor
TSS
, pp c
X 1000
TSS mgf I
I
qIq
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
4-22-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.28 Warning
0.36 Control

e
1
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc. Certificate of Analysis
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Collection date:
Date received:
9-Jun-09
9-Jun-09
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
' PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Far: [phone]
Project number: 090609.530
Sample number: 61837
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
analyst Footnotes
Analyzed
Fluoride
EPA300.0
:' <0.10
0.10
mg/L
Ii-Jun09
Celfali l
Aluminum
EPA 200.7
0.41
0.10
mg/L
is-Jun-09
Heasier l
Calcium
EPA 200.7
. 1.7
0.10
mg/L
18-Jun-09
Hensler I
Copper
EPA 200.7
- <0.010
0.010
mg/L
18-Jun-09
Hensler 1
Iron
EPA 200.7
0.41
0.050
mg/L
ie-tun-09
Hensler l
Magnesium
EPA 200.7
0.64
0.10
mg/L
1s-Jun-09
Hensler 1
Manganese
EPA 200.7
�: 0.017 '
0.010
mg/L
18-Jan-09
Hensler l
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L.
is-Jan-c.9
Hensler I
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
EPA 351.2
<0.50
0.50
mg/L
12-Jun-09
Celfali 1
Nitrate + Nitrite
SDI 4500-NO3 F
0.16
0.10
mg/L
i5-Jun-09
Celfali 1
Total Nitrogen Calculation
CALC.
<1.5
1.5
mg/L
Total Phosphorus
Siv14500-P F
<0.050
0.050
mg/L
i5-Jun-o9
Rlofitn I
Ammonia Nitrogen
Ski 4500 NH3 D
0.20
0.10
mg/L
12-Jun-09
Kekeenan
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: 001ag•0I
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan
Signature: lrL�
NC Certification Number: 600
SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety•, without the written consent of Environmental Testin; Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

l�
Month
rJ
Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Year �--=� C -,5
Week #1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
G - `i — O q
MGD
D , 11 Z
Time
c a 4
Collected By
Dic i-rv`
PH Pond s.u.
Zr ,
Duplicate
4.
Ran Time
oG c u
Analvst
�f 3
C 12 Pond ug/l
5 isc -/ c-
Du licate
Ran Time
Analvst
PIm
Solids Tray
0
Volume
MO
Wt#2 gm
Wt#1. gm
Difference
"M W `
Factor
TSS gm
0
X 1000
r'
TSS mg/I
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning-
0.33 Control

i
0
0
J
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
June 26, 2009
Ms. Deborah Bradley
Tryon WWTP
423 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
RE: ETS PROJECT NUMBER: 5487
Dear Ms. Bradley:
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: JimSumnerl,@aol.com
Enclosed are toxicity test results for samples from the Tryon WTP received by Environmental
Testing Solutions, Inc. June 09 through June 12, 2009.
Parameter Test Procedure EPA Method Final
Code Number Result
North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent
TGP3B Toxicity Procedure — December 1985, Revised: EPA-821-R-02-013 PASS
February 1998
(Ceriodaphnia Pass/Fail Toxicity Test)
If this test was performed as an NPDES requirement or by Administrative Letter, please enter a
P on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the collection date
June 09, 2009 using the parameter code TGP3B.
Additionally, please sign and submit the original DWQ Aquatic Toxicity Form (AT-1) by
July 31, 2009.
If you have any questions concerning these results, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
tm umner
Laboratory Director
This report should not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.
North Carolina Certificate Numbers: Biological Analyses: 37, Drinking Water: 37786, Wastewater: 600
South Carolina Certificate Number: Clean Water Act: 99053-001

0
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Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc. Certificate of Analysis
Project name:
Tryon WWTP
Collection date:
14-Jul-09
Date received:
14-Jul-09
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 090714.525
Sample identification:
Water Plant Pond
Sample number: 62793
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
analyst Footnotes
Analyzed
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
✓ <0.10
0.10
mg/L
25-Jul-o9
Celfaki l
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010 .
0.010
mg/L
17-Jut-09
Header I
Iron
EPA 200.7
✓ <0.0050.
0.0050
mg/L
17-Jul-09
Heasler I
Zinc
EPA 200.7
— <0.030
0.030
mJL
17-Jat-09
Header I
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported do%vn to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date revie%ved: 0-�L •3a -t)9 NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking water Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety,`without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc
. The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month �� I
Year ;
Week # 1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
7 . i �t
MGD
D. 451-
Time
%% v
Collected By
p,,fv\.-
PH Pond s.u.
G . 3
Duplicate
Ran Time
O 7 0 5
Analvst
Z46 iso%
C 12 Pond ug/1
Duplicate
/ S
Ran Time
ri D CS
Analvst
t:)g
off
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
QualityControl = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

r
•
�J
�1 Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Collection date: 11-Aug-09
Date received: 11-Aug-09
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
Certificate of Analysis
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 090811.526
Sample number: 63491
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyzed
Analyst Footnotes
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
<1.0
1.0
mg1L
22-Aug-o9
Rloftin 1
Copper
EPA'200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
20-Aug-99
Heasler l
Iron
EPA 200.7
<0.0050
0.0050
mg/L
20-4ug-09
Heasler l
Zinc "
EPA 200.7
0.034
0.030
mg1L
20-Aug-o9
Header 1
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values -are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking beater Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19'h Edition
Month A �L-- (��I
Year � (v
Week #1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
1 •, 0
MGD
0.140
Time
Ci;:3 0
Collected By
PH Pond s.u.
7 44,994' g%�
Duplicate
5
Ran Time
Analvst
C 12 Pond ucAr
< J
Duplicate
{
Ran Time
'
Analvst
Solids Trav
Volume
WWI
Wt#2 gm
4 Lf
Wt#1 gm
1L
Difference
Factor
I
TSS grn
X 1000
TSS mg/1
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

PO Box 7565
r'
0 �� ) Asheville. NC 28802"
Phone: [phone]
a I �-• =r-� Fax: [phone]
J�
„7 Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc. Certificate of Analysis
Project name: Tryon WWTP Project number: 090915.526
Collection date: 15-Sep-09
Date received: 15-Sep-09
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond Sample number: 64962
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyzed
Analyst Footnotes
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
i8-sep.o9
Rlofitn 1
Aluminum
EPA 200.7
0.30
0.10
mg/L
21-Sep-o9
Heasler 1
Calcium
EPA 200.7
5.2
0.10
mg/L
2t-Sep-09
Heasler 1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
21-sep-09
Heasler 1
Iron
EPA 200.7
<0.050
0.050'
mg/L
21-Sep-o9
Heasler 1
Magnesium
EPA 200.7
0.86
0.10
mg/L
21•Sep-09
Heasler 1
Manganese
EPA 200.7
0.12
0.010
mg/L
21-Sep-09
Heasler 1
Zinc
EPA 200.7
✓' <0.030
0.030
mg/L
21-sep-09
Heasler 1
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
EPA 351.2
<0.50
0.50
mg/L
21-sep-09
Rlofitn 1
Nitrate•+ Nitrite
SM 4500-NO3 F
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
18-Sep-09
Celfali 1
Total Nitrogen Calculation
CALC.
<1.5
1.5
mg/L
1
Total Phosphorus
SM 4500-P F
<0.050
0.050
mg1L
21-Sep-09
Rlofitn 1
Ammonia Nitrogen
SM 4500 NH3 D
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
18-sep-09
Kekeenan
Footnotes:
R -L = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: 090.0
Data reviewed by: Kepley E. Keenan
Signature: /'1G►-
NC Certification Number: 600
SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
September 30, 2009
Ms. Deborah Bradley
Tryon WWTP
423 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
RE: ETS PROJECT NUMBER: 5664
Dear Ms. Bradley:
Enclosed are toxicity test results for samples from the Tryon WTP received by Environmental
Testing Solutions, Inc. September 15 through September 18, 2009.
Parameter Test Procedure EPA Method Final
Code Number Result
North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent
TGP3B Toxicity Procedure — December 1985, Revised: EPA-821-R-02-013 PASS
February 1998
(Ceriodaphnia Pass/Fail Toxicity Test)
If this test was performed as an NPDES requirement or by Administrative Letter, please enter a
P on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the collection date
September 15, 2009 using the parameter code TGP3B.
Additionally, please sign and submit the original DWQ Aquatic Toxicity Form (AT-1) by
October 31, 2009.
If you have any questions concerning these results, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jim umner
Laboratory Director
This report should not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for anahsis.
North Carolina Certificate Numbers: Biological Analyses: 37, Drinking Water: 37786, Wastewater: 600
South Carolina Certificate Number: Clean Water Act: 99053-001

Month
I' l
Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Year
Week #I
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
/ o
MGD
6. / 7 /
Time
!f " /
Collected By
, 14
PH Pond s.u.
Duplicate
Ran Time
q'
Analvst
129
C 12 Pond W
Duplicate
t 5
Ran Time
11 /3.
Analvst
& 0
Solids Trav
tal
Volume
Wt#2 gm
f, fgX0i
Wt#1 gm
j 05
Difference
db1y
Factor
/
TSS gin
x 1000
pp
TSS mg/1
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS —Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

tr -�
D
. Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Collection date: 13-Oct-09
Date received: 13-Oct-09
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
Certificate of Analysis
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 091013.523
Sample number: 65712
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
analyst Footnotes
Analyzed
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
✓ <0.10
0.10
mg/L
16-Oct-09
Rloftin 1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
20-Oct-09
Heasler I
Iron
EPA 200.7
✓ 0.35
0.050
mg/L
20-oat-09
Header I
Zinc
EPA 200.7
v<0.030
0.030
mg/L
20-Oct-09
Heasler 1
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: 06I NC Certification Number: 600
Data revie��ed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature: J f �tf
This report should not be reproduced, erept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testin; Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

Month
67-
Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Year Z 61� J
Week # 1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
' 0_ D
MGD
Time
Collected By
PH Pond s.u.
'
Duplicate
Ran Time
Analvst
C 12 Pond ugIl
C
Duplicate
/
Ran Time
Analvst
Solids Trav
Volume
1000
Wt#2 gm
1. 143'1
Wt#1 gm
Difference
Factor
I
TSS gmQ
X 1000
TSS me/1
J.
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

PO Box 7565
®' Asheville, NC 28802
® Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc. Certificate of Analysis
Project name: Tryon WWTP Project number: 091110.523
Collection date: 10-Nov-09
Date received: 10-Nov-09
Sample identification:
Water Plant Pond
Sample number: 66501
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyst Footnotes
Analyzed
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
v <0.10
0.10
mg/L
12-Nov-09
Rloftin 1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
19-Nov-09
Header I
Iron
EPA 200.7
0.059
0.050
mg/L
19-Nov-09
Header 1
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
19-Nov-09
Heasler I
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported doyen to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: /, - 3 0q NC Certitication.Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

Water Plant Pond,
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month n V Year r
a,
Week # 1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
—to _
MGD
Time
/a; o�-
Collected By
PH Pond s.u.
Duplicate
,
Ran Time
Analvst
C 12 Pond ua/l
/
Duplicate
G 1
Ran Time
/ D: / o
Analvst
0 i
Solids Trav
`d CI
Volume
UK
Wt#2 gm
Wt#1 gm
Difference
? V
Factor
1
TSS gm
a0V
X 1000
1900
TSS mg/1
pH — Method 4500- H+B c �'
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range- 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

Z�vow
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Collection date: 8-Dec-09
Date received: &Dec-09
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
Certificate of Analysis
✓ PO Box 7565
y� Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 091208.519
Sample number: 67248
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyzed
Analyst Footnotes
Aluminum
EPA 200.7
0.23
0.10
mg/L
14-Dec-o9
Heasler 1
Calcium
EPA 200.7
1.4
0.10
mg/L
14-Dec-09
Header 1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
14-Dec-o9
Header 1
Iron
EPA 200.7
0.19
0.050
mg/L
14-1)ec-09
Heasler 1
Magnesium
EPA 200.7
0.56
0.10
mg/L
14-Dec-09
Heasler 1
Manganese
EPA 200.7
0.020
0.010
mg/L
14-Dec-09
Heasler 1
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
14-Dee-o9
Hensler 1
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
EPA 351.2
<0.50
0.50
mg/L
15-Dee-09
Celfali 1
Nitrate + Nitrite
SM 4500-NO3 F
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
14-1)ec-09
Ceifali 1
Total Nitrogen Calculation
CALC.
<1.5
1.5
mg/L
1
Total Phosphorus
SM 4500-P F <0.050
0.050
mg/L
15-Dec-09
Rlofitn 1
Ammonia Nitrogen
SM 4500 NH3 D <0.10
0.10
mJL
1 t-Dee-09
Kekeenan
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: /p 0—/ -U 9 NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
January 04, 2010
Ms. Deborah Bradley
Tryon WWTP
423 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
RE: ETS PROJECT NUMBER: 5854
Dear Ms. Bradley:
Enclosed are toxicity test results for samples from the Tryon WTP received by Environmental
Testing Solutions, Inc: December 08 through December 11, 2009.
Parameter Test Procedure EPA Method Final
Code Number Result
North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent
TGP3B Toxicity Procedure — December 1985, Revised: EPA-821-R-02-013 PASS
February 1998
(Ceriodaphnia Pass/Fail Toxicity Test)
If this test was performed as an NPDES requirement or by Administrative Letter, please enter a
P on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the collection date
December 08, 2009 using the parameter code TGP3B.
Additionally, please sign and submit the original DWQ Aquatic Toxicity Form (AT-1) by
January 31, 2010.
If you have any questions concerning these results, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
641_1_wi
im §umner
Laboratory Director
This report should not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.
North Carolina Certificate Numbers: Biological Analyses: 37, Drinking Water: 37786, Wastewater. 600
South Carolina Certificate Number: Clean Water Act: 99053-001

® WOMEN PO Box 7565
® Asheville, NC 28802
®7
Phone: [phone]
0 Fax: [phone]
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc. Certificate of Analysis
Project name: Tryon WWTP Project number: 091222.523
Collection date: 22-Dec-09
Date received: 22-Dec-09
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond Sample number: 67690
Parameter Method Result RL Units Date Analyst Footnotes
Analyzed
Fluoride EPA 300.0 <O.10 0.10 mg/L 28-Dec-09 Rloftin 1
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: (J 1 _ o y-1 U NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by: Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drink -in- Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
This report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Tasting Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month f-,� L'
Year EGG' 6/
Week # 1
Week #2
Week #3
Week 94
Week #5
Date
Z -
MGD
?� L
Time
V .0c
Collected By
10A 154
PH Pond s.u.
9
Duplicate
%
Ran Time
J ;
Analvst
j
C 12 Pond UO
<, j
Duplicate
<
Ran Time
Analvst
13, h,
Solids Trav
J G^
Volume
10,00
W t#2 gm
J
Wt#1 gm
t400
Difference
�{
Factor
/
TSS gin
a
X 1000
TSS mg/l
pH — Method 4500- H+B \
TSS — Method 2540-D �f
Chlorine —Method. 10014
Quality Control = ph and C12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

e,-M1
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: JimSumner cc.aol.com
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
September 26, 2008
Ms. Deborah Bradley
Tryon WWTP
423 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
RE: ETS PROJECT NUMBER: 4065
Dear Ms. Bradley:
Enclosed are toxicity test results for samples from the Tryon WTP received by Environmental
Testing Solutions, Inc. September 09 through September 12, 2008.
Parameter Test Procedure
EPA Method Final
Code Number Result
North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent
TGP3B Toxicity Procedure — December 1985; Revised: EPA-821-R-02-013 PASS
February 1998
(Ceriodaphnia Pass/Fail Toxicity Test)
If this test was performed as an NPDES requirement or by Administrative Letter, please enter a
P on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the collection date
September 09, 2008 using the parameter code TGP3B.
Additionally, please sign and submit the original DWQ Aquatic Toxicity Form (AT-1) by
October 31, 2008.
If you have any questions concerning these results, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
im Sumner
Laboratory Director
This report should not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions. Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for anal%,sis.
North Carolina Certificate Numbers: Biological Analyses: 37, Drinking Water: 37786, Wastewater. 600
South Carolina Certificate Number: Clean Water Act: 99053-001

9 r"�
Project name: Tryon WWTP
-- - _. PO Bois 7565
X=heville N 28802
_PhoneiI:I S.50-9364
ria ,
Fax: (S28) 350-9368
Certificate of
Picijecfaitnil?e�:^,L 08 909523
Collection date: 9-Sep-08 ; ..,- .: _.: -_.•.. ..
Date received: 9-Sep-08
Sample identification: WTP Sample number: 52152
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyst
Footnotes
Analyzed
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L.
22-sep-03
Celluki
1
Aluminum
EPA 200.7
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
15-Sep-OS
Mennrpbell
1
Calcium
EPA 200.7
7.0
0.10
mg/L,
15-Sep-08
Nicantpbell
1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
15-sep-0s
Meanq)bell
]
Iron
EPA 200.7
0.054
0.050
mg/L
15-Sep-08
Meampbell
1
Maplesium
EPA 200.7
0.85
0.10
mg/L
15Sep-os
Mcantpbell
1
Manganese
EPA 200.7
0.19
0.010
mg/L
i5-sap-Os
Nicampbell
1
"Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
15-sep-08
Nlcanq)bell
1
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
EPA 351.2
<0.50
0.50
mg/L
Is-sep.os
Celtali
1
Nitrate - Nitrite
S;NI4500-NO3 F
<0.10
0.10
mg/L.
15sep.os
Celthli
1
Total Nitrogen Calculation
CALL
<1.5
1.5
mg/L,
tssep-os
1
Total Phosphorus
S.M 4500-P F
<0.050
0.050
mo—
12-sep-os
laut9ut
1
Ammonia Nitrogen
Sal 4500 NH3 D
0.18
0.050
me/L
12-see-0s
KekCnwn
Footnotes:
R1. ,_ Reporting Linut. Values are reported down to the Reporting Linut only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, hie.
,/Date reviewed: byf, t%y15 NC Certification Number: 600
Data reviewed by Kellev E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
This rrhutt should not he relmmduced, esept in its entirety, %%ithout the «titter causntt of Encimnnirntal Testing Solutions, hie.
The readts in this report relate onl)- to the Sanq)leS submitted fur nmdysis.

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month r�
Year
Week # I
Week #2
Week #3
Week 94
Week 95
Date
MGD
17
Time
rJ
Collected By
r;
PH Pond s.u.
Duplicate
Ran Time
•r ; ? j
Analvst
911n
C12 Pond ug/l
C J;
Duplicate
Ran Time
Analvst
?t: f- r',
Solids Trav
Volume
Wt92 gm
, I
Wtnlgm
Difference
Factor
TSS gm
i !}
X 1000
^
TSS mg/I
U. ,
pH — Method 4500- H=B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine — Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
4-22-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.28 Warning
0.36 Control

Certificate of Analysis
Project name: Tryon WN6'TP
Collection date: 14-Oct-08
Date received: 14-Oct-08
PO Box 7565
Asheville, N`C 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 081014.514
Sample identification: WTP
Sample number:
53107
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyst
Footnotes
Analyzed
FlUori&
EPA 300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/'L
22-Oct-OR
Celfaki
1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
20-Oct-OR
Mcangnbell
1
Lead
EPA 200.7
<0.0050
0.0050
mg./L.
20-oct-08
htcatngabell
1
Lint:
EPA 200.7
<
0.030
mg'L
20-Oct-()3
Mcitntpbcll
1
Iron
EPA 200.7
0.12 1
0.050
mull.
2u-oct-0a
Mcanwhell
1
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Linut. Values are reported dwvn to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed:
Data revieWed by:
Kelley E. Keenan
dC C'ettitication dumber: 600
SC: Certification Number: 99053
dC Drinking %\'ater C'erlitication \umber: 37786
Sign nature:
This report should out be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written cunsnit of Emironnacntal Testing sultaiutis, hie.
The results in this report relate only to the samples subutitted fur analysis.

C)
Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
Month' �ct
Year
Week #1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Date
ILl—e,
MGD
D - ! s /2 .
Time
c �;
Collected By
PH Pond s.u.
4, (, 2-
Duplicate
Ran Time
L� .'
Analvst
C 12 Pond ugf I
1 j
Duplicate
S
Ran Time
< <
Analvst
Solids Trav
"7
Volume
r
Wt#2 gm.
(I I '7
Wt#1 gm
A
Difference
Factor
TSS gm
q
X 1000
G6G'
TSS mg/1
pH — Method 4500- H+B
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
4-22-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.28 Warning
0.36 Control

Certificate of Analysis
Project name: Trvon WWTP
Collection date
Date received:
4-Nov-08
4-Nov-08
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 081104.520
Sample number: 54615
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyzed
Analyst Footnotes
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
ti <0.10
0.10
mg.L
7.Nov-w
CelGiki 1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
t t-Nov-"
Mcanglbetl 1
Lead
EPA 200.7
<0.0050
0.0050
mg/L
I t-Nov-os
N(cangibell 1
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
t t- Ni. v-oF
blcanglbell I
Iron
EPA 200.7
f— 0.11
0.050
mg/L
11-Nov-os
Mcanglbelt 1
Footnotes:
1:L = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed:
Data reviewed by:
Signature:
l)��: Vt j
Kelley E. Heenan
JIKI -
NC Cortificzaion Number: 600
SC Certification Number: 99053
\C Drinking «'atet' Certification Number: 37786
Taus report should not be reproduced, exept Ill its elltlrety, without the w-rittell constnit of Fiiviroallleiltlat Testitll Sulllllutl5, hlc.
SLs.
The results Ill this report rebate oalll' to the salntlles sublllltted fur anul\'

4
4
4
Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19`h Edition
r 1
Month Ah) ��
Year 7-, L i o
Week # 1
Week #2
Week #3
Week # 1
Week =5
Date
^05
MGD
I
Time
Collected By
PH Pond s.u.
Duplicate
Ran Time
4 : c:cs
Analvst
zB
C12 Pond ue11
j {� tcc �L
Duplicate
L� L
Ran Time
Analvst
3t7n
Solids Trav
(617
Volume
6
W t#2 gm
3 fJ
Wt#1 gm
' L
Difference
Factor
TSS gm
V
X 1000
(C�'
TSS mg/l
pH — Method 4500- H+S---�
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine—, Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000g
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
Sample number: 55358
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyst Footnotes
Analyzed
Alununum .
EPA 200.7
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
10-Dec-OR
tvIcanipbell 1
CalClttrn
EPA 200.7
1.6
0.10
mg/I_
10-Drl as
Mcannpbell 1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
10-Dzc-08
Mcanipbell 1
Iron
EPA 200.7
0.074
0.050
mg/1.,
IO-Dec-oS
�Icaiiipl)c l 1
MaLniesinm
EPA 200.7
0.60
0.10
mg(L
10-Dec-08
Mcatnpbell 1
Manganese
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L.
10-Dcc-08
NIcanipbell 1
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
10-Dec-B
NIcanipbell 1
Total Kjcldalil Nitrogen
EPA 351.2
<0.50
0.50
mg/L
S-Dzc-OS
CellLli 1
Nitrate - Nitrite
SM 4500-NO3 F
<0.10
0.10
mg/L,
9-Dec-Os
Hcaslcr 1
Total Nitrogen Calculation
CALC.
<1.5
1.5
mg/L
I
Total Phosphorus
SM 4500-P F
<0.050
0.050
mg/L
5-Dec-OS
Rloran 1
Ammonia Nitrogen
SM 4500 NH3 D
0.22 .
0.050
mg/L
5-Dec-08
Kekeenan
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Lin -Lit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed:
/A`/o.0B
Data reviewed by:
Kelley E. Keenan
Signature:
NC Certification Number: 600
SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
This rCI)OI-t SlIOUld not be reprocinced, exept in its elltlrety, Widio {t die written consent of E nl'ICnl mental Testing Solution.,. Inc.
The results in this I'eport reL to only W Ille s:inlples submitted for allalyhL

PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
December 31, 2008
Ms. Deborah Bradley
Tryon WWTP
423 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
RE: ETS PROJECT NUMBER: 5108
Dear Ms. Bradley:
Enclosed are toxicity test results for samples from the Tryon WTP received by Environmental
Testing Solutions, Inc. December 02 through December 05, 2008.
Parameter Test Procedure EPA Method Final
Code Number Result.
North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent
TGP3B Toxicity Procedure — December 1985, Revised: EPA-821-R-02-013 PASS
February 1998
(Ceriodaphnia Pass/Fail Toxicity Test)
If this test was performed as an NPDES requirement or by Administrative Letter, please enter a
P on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the collection date
December 02, 2008 using the parameter code TGP3B.
Additionally, please sign and submit the original DWQ Aquatic Toxicity Form (AT-1) by
January 31,.2009.
If you have any questions concerning these results, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerel ,
Jim tmner
Laboratory Director
This report should not be reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.
-North Carolina Certificate Numbers: Biological Analyses: 37, Drinking Water: 37786, Waste%vater: 600
South Carolina Certificate Number: Clean Water Act: 99053-001

Water Plant Pond
Standard Methods 19'h Edition
Month 0 - C
Year 2L'll%/
Week # 1
Week #2
Week #3
Week 94
Week #5
Date
MGD
Time
f,
Collected By
/) IS
PH Pond s.u.
Duplicate
,
Ran Time
Analvst
C12 Pond ug/1
<./
Duplicate
z_% 5
Ran Time
Analvst'fr
Solids Trav
Volume
JGrO
Wt#2 gm
Wt#1 gm
Difference
, CO61 5
Factor
l
TSS gm
x 1000
-G• ;
TSS mg/1
F ti
pH — Method 4500- HYB
TSS — Method 2540-D
Chlorine —Method 10014
Quality Control = ph and C 12 duplicates must be within 0.1 units
TSS Difference must be 0.01 g- 0.2000a
9-29-08 Pond turbidity duplicate range 0.10 Warning
0.33 Control

Town of Tryon
Sludge Pond Effluent Parameters
September 2008 ' November 2010
i
GNESIUM
mg/L
MANGANESE
mg/L
FLOURIDE
mg/L
TOTAL
ZINC
mg/L
AMMONIA
NITROGEN
mg/L
TOTAL
COPPER
mg/L
TOTAL
IRON
mg/L
TOTAL
PHOSPHOROUS
mg/L
TOTAL
NITROGEN
mg/L
CHRONIC
TOXICITY
P/F
LEAD
mg/L
FLOW
MGD
CL2
ug/L
PH
SU
TSS
mg/L
<0.10
<0.030
f
<0.010
0.059
0.172
<15
6.2
<2.5
0.56
0.020
<0.10
<0.030
<0.10'{
<0.010
0.19
<0.050
<1.5
Pass
0.232
<15
7.9
4.7
3.3
<0.030
i
0.016
0.38
0.053 _
8
6.5
3.4
0.10
<0.030
<0.010'
0.0665
0.048
17.5
7.5
<2.5
0.81
0.019
<0.10
<0.030
<0.10
I <0.010
i
<0.050
<0.050
<1.5
Pass
0.051
10.5
7.5
<2.5
<0.10
<0.030
<0.010
0.12
0.041
10
6.8
6.0
<0.10
<0.030
<0.010
0.35
0.043
22.5
7.2
4.0
1.2
0.37
<0.10
0.045
4.0
<0.010
1.3
0.34
5.0
Pass
0.033
5.5
7.1
5.5
<0.10
<0.030
<0.010
0.053
0.033
11.5
6.6
<2.5
<0.10
<0.030
<0.010
0.053
0.031
15
6.8
<2.5
0.93
0.13
<0.10
<0.030
<0.010
0.057.
Pass
0.031
16
7.2
3
0.12
<0.030
<0.010
<0.050
0.039
16.5
7.7
<2.5
<0.10
<0.030
<0.010
0.13
0.039
18
7.6
4.7
0.78
0.10
0.14
0.0027
0.5
0.004
0.22
0.04
1.0
Pass
0
0.113
7.9
6.9
3.1

DATE
ALUMINUM
CALCIUM
mg/L
mg/L
Nov
2009
Dec
0.23
1.4
2009
Jan
2010
Feb
2010
Mar
0.19
2.3
2010
:Apr
2010
May
2010
June
0.33
3.3
2010
July
2010
Aug
2010
Sept
0.35
3.0
2010
Oct
2010
Nov
2010
Yearly
0.22
2.99
Average

Town�:of Tryon
` Sludge Pond Effluent Parameters
3 September 2008 - November 2010
i
IAGNESIUM
mg/L
0.85
MANGANESE
mg/L
0.19
FLOURIDE
mg/L
<0.10
TOTAL
ZINC
mg/L
<0.030
AMMONIA
NITROGEN
mg/L ('
0.18
TOTAL
COPPER
mg/L
<0.010
TOTAL
IRON
mg/L
0.054
TOTAL
PHOSPHOROUS
g/
<0.050
TOTAL
NITROGEN
mg/L
<1.5
CHRONIC
TOXICITY
P/F
Pass
LEAD
mg/L
FLOW
MGD
0.277
CL2
Ug/L
<15
PH
SU
7.0
TSS
mg/L
4.0
<0.10
<0.03o
<0.010
0.12
<0.0050
0.125
15
6.6
7.8
<0.10
<0.030
I
<0.010
0.11
<0.0050
0.091
16
6.0
<2.5
0.6
<0.010
<0.030
0.22
I
<0.010
0.07
<0.050
<0.50
Pass
0.112
< 15
6.0
<2.5
0.11
<0.030
i
<0.010
0.12
<0.0050
0.176
<15
6.1
<2.5
<0.10
<0.030
i
<0.010
0.72
<0.0050
0.179
<15
6.6
<2.5
0.55
<0.010
<0.10
<0.030
<0.10'
<0.010
0.11
<0.050
3.0
Pass
0.150
<15
7.1
<5
<0.10
<0.030
I
0.018
0.39
0.204
<15
7.0
3.2
<0.10
<0.030
<0.010
0.70
0.147
<15
7.2
10
0.64
0.017
<0.10
<0.030
0.20
,
<0.010
0.41
<0.050
<1.5
Pass
0.112
15
6.5
4.7
<0.10
<0.030
<0.010
<0.0050
0.153
15
6.3
7.8
<1.0
0.030
<0.010
<0.0050
0.140
<15
6.7
5.9
0.86
0.12
<0.10
<0.030
<0.10
<0.010
<0.050
<0.050
<1.5
0.171
<15
7.5
<2.5
<0.10
<0.030
<0.010
0.35
0.180
<15
6.7
5.2

i
L
ALUMINUM
CALCIUIV
mg/L
mg/L
<0.10
7.0
j
<0.10
1.6
Jan
2009
Feb
2009
Mar 0.13 1.4
2009
Apr
2009
May
2009
June 0.41 1.7
2009
July
` 2009
I. August
2009
Sept 0.30 5.2
2009
Oct
2009

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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
September 28, 2010
Mr. Justin Hambree, Town Manager
Town of Tryon
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28781
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
Town of Tryon WTP NCO086525
MV-2010-0011 thru MV-2010-0015
Dear Mr. Hambree:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter is to acknowledge the receipt and of your request for remission of the civil penalties levied against the
Town of Tryon WTP. A copy of your remission request is being sent to the Asheville Regional Office for input and
recommendations. Your requests will be placed on the agenda of. the Director's next scheduled enforcement
conference and you will be notified of the result.
If you have any question or I can be of further assistance about this matter, please contact me at (919) 807-
6387or by email at bob.guerra(a-),ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Bob Guerra, Western Region NPDES
Point Source Branch
Cc: Asheville Regional Office
Enforcement files Woriginals
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina-27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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STATE OF NORTH CARL,��!NA
COUNTY OF POLK
IN THE MATTER OF -ASSESSMENT )
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST )
THE TOWN OF TRYON / TRYON WTP )
DEPAK3'1 TENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NCO086525 ) FILE NO. MV-2010-0011
MV-2010-0012
MV-2010-0013
IyIV-2010-0014
MV-2010-0015
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $834.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality. dated August 31, 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 Ri ther 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 o) '4VA day of _5�ep k-kO �A2 , 20 ,P_U/,9
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ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
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1,—AIFICATION FOR REMISSION I''� QUEST
DWQ Case Number: MV-2010-0011, MV-2010-0012, County: Polk
MV-2010-0013, MV-2010-0014, MV-2010-0015
Assessed Party: The Town of Tryon
Permit No.: NCO086525 Amount Assessed: $834.00
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 (L 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:
SEP 2 7 2010 'I
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ASHEViLLE REGIONAL OFFICE

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There are no engineering drawings for the alum ,pond to
connect to the Town's sewer system, but has .been measured
by the water/sewer department. The estimated cost is $15,000
to $20,000.
SEP 2 7 2010
VVATER QUALITY SECTION
P,SH�V!LLE REGIONAL OFFICE

Town of Tryon
Wastewater Treatment Plant
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, N.C. 28782
September 7, 2010
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Hwy 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
For Violations of NC General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 (a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO086525
Town of Tryon Water Treatment Plant
Case No. MV-2010-0011, MV-2010-0012, MV-2010-0013
.MV-2010-0014, MV-2010-0015
Dear Mr. Edwards:
In response to the Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for the Town of Tryon Water
Treatment Plant, I would like to request remission for the Assessment of Civil Penalty for failure to
properly monitor weekly flows for January, February, March, April and May 2010 and also for failure to
properly monitor quarterly TN, TP and Manganese for the month of March 2010.
The Town of Tryon was issued a newperr! t�for the Water Treatment Plant effective September 1, 2008.
The monitoring requirement for flow changed from weekly measurement frequency with estimate
sample type to a monthly average of 0.25 MGD, no measurement frequency'and continuous sample
type. The TSS changed from 2/month to monthly and all the other parameters are monitored monthly
or quarterly. On January 1, 2010 the state modified the new permit with flows being monitored
weekly/instantaneous until March 1, '2011 and the requirement will be continuous flow monitoring.
The modification-adds-a--fifteen-month-compliance schedule; giving the Town time to purchase and
install an adequate flow measurement device.
The above modifications to the discharge permit are confusing and I unintentionally monitored the flow-
2/month, instead of weekly as required..
To prevent further recurrence of similar situations I will read the permit more thoroughly; fill out the,
DMR's correctly and monitor the alum pond flows weekly at the discharge outfall.

Permit NCO086525
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on January 1, 2010 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
E TLUENT-
+cI♦RAcERrr�J
.. .. .. }P ,
'MOhyITQRING RE(IUIFII�N7'S r
;' ) 1w i
Monthly _..
ra
,Dail)► f.s
Maximu m
INeasuremerti
en
�,Fre u�
5a'rttple Type `
g mPijocai�a ti x� 47
Flow
0.25 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneousl
Effluent
Flow
0.25 MGD
Continuous)
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30,0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
pH2
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine3
17 pg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum4
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Calcium4
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Magnesium4
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Manganese4
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride4
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Ammonia Nitrogen
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorous (TP)
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (TN)
Quarterly5
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent Toxicity
Monitorin 6
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The requirement for continuous flow monitoring will become effective on March 1, 2011. Until that
date, flow monitoring shall be conducted on a weekly basis, using instantaneous sampling methods.
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units, nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
4. After sufficient data have been collected (8 —12 data points over at least one year), the Permittee may
request a review of reasonable potential for monitoring and effluent limitations.
5. Monitoring should be performed in conjunction with toxicity testing.
6. See Condition A. (2.) for toxicity testing requirements. Toxicity sampling should coincide with sampling for
parameters covered by footnote 5.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
. 11/25/2009 Mod

Page Two
Roger C. Edwards
Notice of Violation and
Assessment of Civil Penalty
Listed below is justification for remission request:
1. There was no degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property from not properly monitoring the weekly flows. The daily/weekly
flows are complaint.
2. 1 did not intentionally omit or withhold information, or continue environmental damage.
3. The violations were unintentional.
4. There have been no assessed civil penalties for any previous violations.
5. The payment for the assessed civil penalty can be used to purchase and install a flow meter,
connect alum pond discharge to sewer system to eliminate discharge permit and funds can also
be utilized for the collection system rehab to allow alum pond discharge to meet the new
reporting requirements effective March 1, 2011.
Please find enclosed amended copies of DMR's for January, February, March, April, and May, copy
of lab analysis for TN, TP and Manganese and prices for flow meter and totalizer.
If you have questions, please call me at 828-859-5626.
Sincerely,
Deborah Bradley, ORC
Tryon Wastewater Plant
Attachments
cc: Justin Hembree, Town Manager
Bob Guerra, DWQ Enforcement Files
Joel Burrell, Director of Public Works

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF POLK
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
THE TOWN OF TRYON / TRYON WTP
r
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADNVIINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NCO086525 ) FILE NO. MV-2010-0011
MV-2010-0012
MV-2010-0013
MV-2010-0014
MV-2010-0015
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling Ja34.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated August 31, 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 a44 1 day of .� & _ , 20 ID
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
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S _. N FOR REMISSION RE T
JU TIFICATIO
u ,
DWQ Case Number: MV-2010-0011, MV-2010-00129 County: Polk
MV-20104013, MV-2010-0014, MV-2010-0015
Assessed Party: The Town of Tryon
Permit No.: NCO086525 Amount Assessed: $834.00
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:
SEP 21 Z010

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment' and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
_Governor Director
November 25, 2009
Ms. Betty Jones ,
Town of Tryon Water Treatment Plant
301 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
Subject: Modification of NPDES-Permit NCOOg6525 tj
Town of -Tryon WTP
Polk County
Dear Ms. Jones:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Division personnel have been made aware of errors present in the terms of the subject permit that was
reissued to you on August 15, 2008, with an effective date of September 1, 2008..This letter attempts to
identify and explain the errors,, and to make modifications to the permit. A modified limits and
monitoring page is attached with this letter. The old page should be removed from the permit and the
modified page inserted in its place. The following is a.summary of the changes it includes:
• In the original permit, the flow monitoring requirement was stated to be "continuous." However; no
provision was made in the permit giving the facility time to install a flow meter to allow it to meet
the new reporting requirement. The modification adds a fifteen month compliance schedule, giving
the Town time to purchase and install an adequate flow measurement device. The continuous
monitoring requirement will become effective on March 1, 2011.
- • The monitoring frequencies for Total Suspended Solids, pH and Total Residual Chlorine have been
changed to twice per month, consistent with the Division's strategy for monitoring discharges from
conventional water treatment plants. These new monitoring frequencies will become effective on
January 1, 2010.
r A footnote that was erroneously placed with the Total Zinc parameter has been removed.
We-regret-the_inclusion_of these-e s n the original version of your permit and hope these corrections
will not cause -undue hardship to the facility and its staff.
This modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or.as subsequently amended).
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh; North Carolina 27699-1617 One t, Location:512 N.-Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina27604 NOt u1C011I1a
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service:1-877-623.6748
Internet, www.ncwaterquality.org Naturalk

. � r
Ms. Betty Jones
IVC0086525. Permit Modification ,
p. 2
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality -or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit,
please contact Bob Sledge at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
�
C (/
��- Coleen H. Sullins
cc: NPDES File
Asheville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section
Central Files
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
-Mr. Justin Hambree, Town Manager
Town of Tryon
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, North Carolina 28782
August 31, 2010
7009 1680 0000 7515 1635
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) f
and NPDES Permit NCO086525 ,✓/
Town of Tryon, "'D
Tryon Water Treatment Plant.-`�`� ��
• Case No. MV-2010-001 t, MV-2010-0012, MV-2010-0013, MV-2010-0014,
MV-2010-0015
Polk County �;
Dear Mr. Hambree:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $834.00
($700.00 civil penalty + $134.00 enforcement costs) against the Town of Tryon.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring reports (DMRs) submitted by the Town of Tryon for the months of January, February.;\
March, April and May of 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0086525. The
violations which occurred in January, February, March, April and May 2010 are, summarized in
Attachments A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Tryon violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO086525 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the
manner and extent shown in Attachments A. In accordance with the maximums established by
G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms,
conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against the Town of Tryon:
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org

3of the 3 violations of G.S. 143-215 and NPDES Permit No.
NC0086525, for failure to properly monitor Weekly Flow for 01 /
$150.00 2010 DMR in violation of the Permit Monitoring requirements.
2of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215 and NPDES Permit No.
NC0086525, for failure to properly monitor Weekly Flow for 02/
$100.00 2010 DMR in violation of the Permit Monitoring requirements.
5of the 5 violations of G.S. 143-215 and NPDES Permit No.
NC0086525, for failure to properly monitor Weekly Flow,
$250.00 Quarterly TN & TP and Ouarterly Manganese for 03 / 2010
DMR in violation of the Permit Monitoring requirements.
2 of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215 and NPDES Permit No.
$100.00 NC0086525, for failure to properly monitor Weekly Flow for 04 /
2010 DMR in violation of the Permit Monitoring requirements.
2 of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215 and NPDES Permit No.
$100.00 NC0086525, for failure to properly monitor Weekly Flow for 05 /
2010 DMR in violation of the Permit Monitoring requirements.
$700.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$134.00 Enforcement Costs
$834.00 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. 14313-
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:

i F •
1. Submit payment of th ,penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please,submit payment to the
attention of:
Point Source. Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North -Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a: detailed justification
for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)
occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty,
assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative
hearing and a stipulation,and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. ,Please
prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the 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 and1horough statement in -support of your request for
remission.

In order to request remission, ou must complete and submit the, enclose "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
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative
Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an
attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a
filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact
the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details
of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of
Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699=6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (I) -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.

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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,
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Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
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JUPFICATION FOR REMISSION Rs 'E ,ST
DWQ Case Number: MV-2010-0011, MV-2010-0012, County: Polk
MV-2010-0013, MV-2010-0014, MV-2010-0015
Assessed Party: The Town of Tryon
Permit No.: NC0086525 Amount Assessed: $834.00
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. § 14313-282.1(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 CAROL ;_A .
DEPARTIOT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF POLK
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
THE TOWN OF TRYON / TRYON WTP
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NCO086525 ) FILE NO. MV-2010-0011
MV-2010-0012
MV-2010-0013
MV-2010-0014
MV-2010-0015
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $834.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated August 31, 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 , 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

DIVISION OF WAT UALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT ILE
Violator: Town of Tryon Water Treatment Plant / NCO086525
( 01-05 / 2010 Dents
County: Polk
Case Number: MV-2010-0011, MV-2010-0012, MV-2010-0013, MV-2010-0014, MV-2010-0015
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
It is not known; however, the permit requires the permittee to follow all
monitoring and frequency regulations.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Three Weekly Flows were not monitored for the month of January 2010.
Two Weekly Flows were not monitored for the month of February 2010.
Two Weekly Flows and Quarterly Manganese & TN & TP were not monitored for
the month of March 2010.
Two Weekly Flows were not monitored for the month of April 2010.
Two Weekly Flows were not monitored for the month of May 2010.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
It is unknown. All monitoring and frequency regulations should have been
followed.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
It is not known.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount saved would include the cost of time spent at the facility and the cost
of monitoring.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been no civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to the
January 2010 violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$134.00. (Enforcement costs were applied to the January 2010 and February 2010
CPAs and not applied to the March 2010, April 2010 and May 2010 CPAs since
they are all included in the same letter.)
ate R ger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
08131/2010

ATTACHMENT A
Town of Tryon
CASE NUMBER: MV-2010-0011
PERMIT: NCO086525
FACILITY: Tryon WTP
COUNTY: Polk
REGION: Asheville
Monitoring Violations
MONITORING OUTFALL/
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED % OVER
PENALTY REPORT
PPI
LOCATION PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE LIMIT
VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$50.00 1-2010
001
Effluent FLOW
01/02/10
Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
$50.00 1-2010
001
Effluent FLOW
01/09/10
Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
$50.00 1-2010
001
Effluent FLOW
01/30/10
Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Tryon
CASE NUMBER: MV-2010-0012
PERMIT: NCO086525
FACILITY: Tryon WTP
COUNTY: Polk
REGION: Asheville
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Monitoring Violations
MONITORING OUTFALU
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED % OVER
PENALTY REPORT PPI
LOCATION PARAMETER
DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE LIMIT
VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$50.00 2-2010 001
Effluent FLOW
02/20/10 Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
$50.00 2-2010 001
Effluent FLOW
02/27/10 Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Tryon
CASE NUMBER: MV-2010-0013
PERMIT: NC0086525
FACILITY: Tryon WTP '
COUNTY: Polk
REGION: Asheville
Monitoring Violations
MONITORING OUTFALLI
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED % OVER
PENALTY REPORT
PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE LIMIT
VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$50.00 3-2010
001
Effluent
FLOW
03/06/10
Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
$50.00 3-2010
001
Effluent
FLOW
03/27/10
Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
$50.00 3-2010
001
Effluent
MANGNESE
03/31/10
Quarterly
ugA
Frequency Violation
$50.00 3-2010
001
Effluent
TOTAL N - Conc
03/31/10
Quarterly
mgA
Frequency Violation
$60.00 3-2010
001
Effluent
TOTAL P - Conc
03/31/10
Quarterly
mgA
Frequency Violation
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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Tryon
CASE NUMBER: MV-2010-0014
PERMIT: NCO086525
FACILITY: Tryon WTP
COUNTY: Polk
REGION: Asheville
Monitoring Violations
MONITORING OUTFALU
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED % OVER
PENALTY REPORT PPI
LOCATION PARAMETER
DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE LIMIT
VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$50.00 4-2010 001
Effluent FLOW
04103/1.0 Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
$50.00 4-2010 001
Effluent FLOW
04/10/10 Weekly
mgd
a Frequency Violation
ft

ATTACHMENT A
Town of on
CASE NUMBER: MV-2010-0015
PERMIT: NC0086525 FACILITY: Tryon WTP COUNTY: Polk REGION: Asheville
Monitoring Violations
MONITORING OUTFALU VIOLATION . UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER
PENALTY REPORT' PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$50.00 5-2010 001 Effluent FLOW 05/01/10 Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
$50.00 5-2010 001 Effluent FLOW 05/22/10 Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
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Permit Enforcement History by Owner
08/27/10
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County: Polk
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Amount
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Balance Due
Plan
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$67.00
$217.00
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MV-2010-0012 2-2010
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$167.00
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MV-2010-0014 4-2010
$100
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$100.00
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Total Cases: 5
$134.00
$834.00
Total Penalties:
$834.00
Total Penalties after remission(s): $834.00
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Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements 0
Compliant
All monitoring -data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements 0
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation,
maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those
persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief,
true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Joel _Burrel I
Permittee (Please print or type)
6/14/2010
Date
Perm ittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
301 N. Trade St. Tryon, N.C. 28722 828-859-5626 7/31/2013
PARAMETER CODES
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5 FACILITY STATUS '
Facility Status: (Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements 0
Compliant
,All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements 0
Noncompliant
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation,
maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made.
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a. system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the'information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those
persons directly responsible for gathering. the information, the information is, to the best.of my knowledge and belief,
true, acQ.urate,and complete.. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and .imprisonment for knowing violations."
Joel Burrell, Town of Tryon
Permittee (Please print or type)
2/10/2010
Si iture of Permittee** Date . .
Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date
301 N. Trade St Tryon,.N.C. 28722 828-859-5626 7/31/2013
PARAMETER CODES
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
June 17, 2010
Mr. Justin Hambree,
Town Manager
Town of Tryon
301 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC- 28782
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Tryon WTP wastewater discharge
Permit No: NCO086525
Polk County
Dear Mr. Hambree:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection -form from the
inspection conducted on June 2. 2010. 'The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
NC0086525.
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,
_X� �?=44 7t�t
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
AshevilleYFiles�r
S:\SWP\Polk\Wastewater\Municipal\Tryon WTP 86525\CEI.6-2-10.doc
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 �%�latut'Q!ll,�
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org0P—

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Com liance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO086525 Ill 121 10/06/02 117 181 CI 19I SI 201 1
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111 111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA --Reserved— —
671 1.0 169 70131 711 I 72I N I 73 I 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)
11:00 AM 10/06/02
08/09/01
Tryon WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Glengarnoch Carolina Dr
Tryon NC 28782
01:00 PM 10/06/02
13/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Deborah M Bradley/ORC/828-859-5626/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Joel B Burrell,301 N Trade St Tryon NC 28782//828-859-6654/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Records/Reports N Facility Site Review 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I. NCO086525 I11 12I 10/06/02 117 18ICI
(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
FACILITY DESCRIPTION:
The Town of Tryon's Water Treatment Plant wastewater discharge consists of filter backwash that
is dechlorinated (with Captor) and settled in a holding pond prior to discharge.
PERMIT / INSPECTION / LOG:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on
8-12-2009 by Janet Cantwell and Keith Haynes.
The permit expires on 7-31-2013. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration.
A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
A review of the operator log and DMRs indicated that events and field testing data are well
documented.
EFFLUENT:
The effluent data was as follows:
pH = 6.8 units
Temperature = 26 degrees Celsius
Chlorine = <10 ug/I
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Currently, flow is required to be monitored instantaneously and reported on a weekly basis,
Daily flow values for May 2010 indicate that the (daily flows) monthly average was 0.042 MGD
with a daily maximum flow of 0.168 MGD and a daily minimum flow of 0.027 MGD.
The monthly average flow permit limit is 0.250 MGD.
The current permit was modified on November 25, 2009 to allow a 15 month compliance period to
allow the Town time to purchase and install continuous flow monitoring beginning on March 1,
2011.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE / EFFLUENT / SUMMARY:
Mr. Joel Burrell and Debra Bradley assisted in the inspection.
This facility appears to be properly operated and maintained.
The effluent was clear and appeared to be in compliance with permit limits. There was no
evidence of sediment deposition below the effluent pipe or in the stream.
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Permit: NCO086525 Owner - Facility: Tryon WTP
Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 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 n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
n n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n ❑
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n n
n
Comment: Toxicity @ 90% quarterly.
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?
■
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n
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Comment:
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 19, 2009
Mr. Joel B. Burrell
Town of Tryon
301 N. Trade Street
Suite 100
Tryon, North Carolina 28782
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Tryon Water Treatment Plant
Permit No: NCO086525
Polk County
Dear Mr. Burrell:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on August 12, 2009. The facility appeared to be in compliance
with permit NC0086525. The kind assistance of Ms. Deborah Bradley during the
inspection was 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, Ext.
4667.
Sincerely,
t)tCantwe
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
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Deborah Bradley/ ORC w/ attachment
G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Polk\86525 Tryon WTP\86525 CEI 09.doc
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone]\FAX: [phone]\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 //
Internet: www.newaterguality.org )Vaturally

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 NI 2 15I 31 N00086525 111 121 09/08/12 . 117 181 CI 19I SI 201 1
Remarks
21111111111.111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA ----- —---------- —Reserved-------------
67I 169 70II 711 I 72IJ 73 W 74 751 I I I I I Li 80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:50 AM 09/08/12
08/09/01
Tryon WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Glehgarnoch Carolina Dr
Tryon NC 28782
12:10 PM 09/08/12
13/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)fritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Joel B Burrell,301 N Trade St Tryon NC 28782//828-859-6654/ Contacted
yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Records/Reports N Self -Monitoring Program ■ 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) ctor(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
�71
Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/
Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
161
Sig ature of Management QA Rewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Dat
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NC0086525 I11 12I 09/08/12 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Deborah Bradley/ ORC and Keith Haynes/ DWQ assisted in the inspection of this facility.
Records and permit were available and neatly organized.
There was a slight discharge observed during the inspection of the effluent discharge pipe.
There was no evidence of sediment deposition below the effluent pipe or in the stream.
Page 9 2

Permit:. NC0086525 Owner - Facility: Tryon wTP
Inspection Date: 08/12/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: There was a slight discharge observed during the inspection of the effluent
discharge pipe.
There was no evidence of sediment deposition below the effluent pipe or in the stream.
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MEMO TO TRY FYLE
RE: l/e
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COUNTY:
DATE:
FROM:
NC DWISION OF WATER QUALITY: WA.TER Q UAIATY SECTION

In
Town of Tryon MAY - 5 2009
Wastewater Treatment Plant
301 N. Trade Street WATER QUALITY SECTION
Tryon, N.C. 28782 ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
April 29, 2009
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
_Division of Water Quality
2090 U.S. Highway 70 -`
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
Re: Notice of Violation
Permit No. NCO086525
Tryon Water Treatment plant
Polk County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
This*letter,is in -response to the Notice of Violations I received on April 27, 2009. Effective September
1, 20081 started using the new permit issued for the Water Treatment Plant. For some reason I keep
inadvertently writing on my Chain of Custody Lead (Pb) instead of Iron (Fe). I do know that we sample
for iron monthly, but I now realize I have been putting the wrong element code. For the Notice of
Violation for fluoride I just failed to have that parameter monitored for December 2008. 1 looked back
through my reports and found that I also failed to monitor for iron in February. For the Notice of
Violation in January for iron, and the one I found for February, I have called the Lab and they did analyze
iron with the other metals, but did not list it in their report. The reason for checking Compliant on the
back of the DMR, I did not realize at that time I wasn't in Compliance.
Environmental Testing Solutions is sending me a corrected copy for January and February to include
iron. I will send an amended DMR report to the State for January and February 2009.
To prevent further violations, I will be more attentive to my permit. If you questions please call me at
828-859-5626.
Sincerely,
Deborah Bradley; ORC
Tryon Wastewater Plant

Environmental Testing'Solutions, Inc.
Certificate of Analysis
PO Box 7565
Asheville,NC 29802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project name: Tryon WWTP Project number -
Collection date: 134an-09
Date received: 13-Jan-09
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond Sample number:
090113.520
56233
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
Analyst
Footnotes
Analyzed
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
0.11
0.10
mt=/L
16-Jan-09
Celfald
1
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
is-Ian-09
Mcampbcll
1
Lead
EPA 200.7
<0.0050
0.0050
mg/L
i5-7an-09
Mcampbell
1 - -
Zinc
_ EPA 200.7
50.030
0.030
mg/L
_ i5-jan-w
Mrampbra
1
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed: NC Certification Number: 600
Kelley E. Keenan SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
Signature:
Tiffs report should not be reproduced, exept in its entirety, without the written consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc
The results in this report relate only to the samples submitted for analysis.

0
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc.
Project name: Tryon WWTP
Collection date:
Date received
10-Feb-09
10-Feb-09
Sample identification: Water Plant Pond
Certificate of Analysis
PO Box 7565
Asheville, NC 29802
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Project number: 090210.553
Sample number: 56833 _
Parameter
Method
Result
RL
Units
Date
analyst
Footnotes
Anab-zed
Fluoride
EPA 300.0
<0.10
0.10
mg/L
n-m--aq
Cclfald
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.010
0.010
mg/L
ic-Feb-oq
Mrampben
Lead
EPA 200.7
<0.0050
0.0050
mg/L
i&F.t,99
Mcarnpbvll
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.030
0.030
mg/L
IC-Febw
Mcain oe"b 11
FL& 1-2
",J,MQrnpb;.1I
Footnotes:
RL = Reporting Limit. Values are reported down to the Reporting Limit only.
1. Sample analyzed by Prism Laboratories, Inc.
Date reviewed:
Signature:
Kelley E. Keenan
NC Certification Number: 600
SC Certification Number: 99053
NC Drinking Water Certification Number: 37786
This report should not be reproduced, vxupt in its t;n&cty, without the wrium consent of Environmental Testing Solutions, hic.
The results in this report rulate only to the samples submitted for umb4s.

NCENR
���LE COPY
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Joel Burrell, InterimTown Manager
Town of Tryon
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, North Carolina 28782
Dear Mr. Burrell`.
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
April 27, 2009
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-MV-0070
Permit No. NCO086525
Tryon Water Treatment Plant
Polk County
A review of Tryon WTP's monitoring report for January 2009 showed the following violation:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation
Iron
01/31/09
Monthly
Failure to Monitor
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it
should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation 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,
r/
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: DWQ7AsheviIle-Files
DWQ Central Files
Deborah Bradley/ ORC
G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\POLK\86525 Tryon WTP\86525 NOV-2009-MV-0070.doc NorthCarolina
Nwlmrallff
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org FAX [phone]

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CNR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Joel Burrell, Interim Town Manager
Town of Tryon
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, North Carolina 28782
Dear Mr. Burrell:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
April 27, 2009
E',,71LE Copy
Resources
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-MV-0069
Permit No. NCO086525
Tryon Water Treatment Plant
Polk County
A review of Tryon WTP's monitoring report for December 2008 showed the following violation:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Parameter
Date
Measuring
Frequency
Violation.
Total Fluoride
12/31/09
Monthly
Failure to Monitor
It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it
should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation 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,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
VeWCE-EDV1/Q-Asheville Files
DWQ Central Files
Deborah Bradley/ ORC
G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\POLK\86525 Tryon WTP\86525 NOV-2009-MV-0069.doc
No�thCarolina
Natmrallll
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org FAX [phone]

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
;- William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
LE Cl�r� t�arolina Department ironment and Natural Resources
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
April 25, 2008
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Mr. Joel B. Burrell
Town of Tryon
301 North Trade Street Suite 100
Tryon, North Carolina 28782
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Tryon Water Treatment Plant
Permit No: NCO086525
Polk County
Dear Mr. Burrell:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form:: i
Division of Water Quality staff performed the inspection on April 23, 2008. ;The facility,''.
was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0086525.
Comments are provided in follow-up to the discussion concerning discharge,.of!-;.,:
wastes from the water plant into the Town's sewage collection system: .° :Prior' to,.;;:=
discharging flow from the water treatment plant into the sewer system, The -Town..
be required to.include the water plant as a "significant industrial user" in the Pretreatment,: ,I;;.,�.
Program. Designating the water plant as a "significant industrial user".would tie
necessary due to the water plant's flow equaling or exceeding 25,000 gallons perAay.
As the ability of a wastewater treatment plant to successfully accept water plant -
wastes is dependent upon a variety of situational factors, appropriately scaled studies
would 6e-recommen ed to determine the volume, mass and rate of-wate__r__p_­lanf-discharge -_-­
into the treatment facility. Trucking wastes from the water, plant to, the wastewater
treatment facility would provide controlled studies and would not necessitate any
approvals from the Division of Water Quality.
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
Nne
Nr hCarolina
atara!!y

Mr. Joel Burrell
April 25, 2008
Page 2
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If there are questions, please call the writer at 828-296-4651.
Sincerely,
/ /-ZZd,
James R Reid
Environmental Engineer

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 SI 31 NCO086525 Ill 121 08/04/23 117 18I CI 19I sI 201
Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA --------------------------- Reserved --- ----- ----------
67I 169 701 41 711 I 72 LI 73IW 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)
01:45 PM 08/04/23
05/05/01
Tryon WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Glengarnoch Carolina Dr
Tryon NC 28782
02:45 PM 08704/23
.08/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Joel B Burrell/ORC/828-859-5626/
�` s
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Joel B Burrell .301 N Trade St Tryon NC 28782//828-859-6654/ Contato
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Kermit Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)-
.(See. -attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James R Reid ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
/7- 0��
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3I NCO086525 I11 12I 08/04/23 1
.17 18N
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Sludge holding lagoon is approaching capacity. Determining a method of removing sludge or construction
of alternative means of sludge dispoasal is needed.
Records and reports are well kept; the effluent was clear and colorless. There was no evidence of sedment
deposition below the outfall.
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Permit: NCO086525 Owner - Facility: Tryon WTP
Inspection Date: 04/23/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
❑
n'
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge
■
On
n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes.
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires.in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■
n
In
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
❑
❑
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
n
n
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
❑
n
Comment:
Page # 3