NC0034932_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 1/8/2021

Town of Tryon
Wastewater Treatment Plant
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, N.C. 28782
February 19, 2018
Mikal Willmer, Environmental Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality -Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ-Division of Water Resources
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
Subject: Six Months Extension / Pump and Haul Permit
Permit NO.WQ0039426
Tryon Middle School Pump and Haul
Domestic Wastewater Pump and Haul
Polk County
Dear Ms. Willmer:
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Please find enclosed the pump and haul permit application that was submitted on July 28, 2017. The
Town of Tryon is requesting a six months extension for our pump and haul permit; while the Town is
exploring alternative means of permanent wastewater disposal.
If you have questions, please contact me at [phone] or by email, [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Deborah Bradley, ORC
Tryon WWTP

State of North Carolina
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Department of Environmental QualityDivision of Water Resources
`OT 15A NCAC 02T .0200 — WASTEWATER PUMP AND HAUL SYSTEMS
D'nrision of Water Resources INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM P&H 01-16 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Documents shall be prepared in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0100, 15A NCAC 02T .0200, and Division policies. Failure to
submit all required items will necessitate additional processing and review time. For more information, visit the Wastewater
Branch's website or contact the Regional Office serving your county.
General — This permit application applies to all pump and haul activities of wastewater under the authority of the Division on Water
Resources. Permit coverage is required for the system producing the wastewater. This permit does not apply to the transport of
animal waste from an animal waste management systems, not the transport of wastewater residuals or biosolids.
NOTE: Pump and haul permits are not acceptable long term domestic wastewater treatment alternatives and shall only be issued
in cases of environmental emergencies, nuisance conditions, health problems, or for unavoidable delays in construction of system
previously permitted by the Division.
The Applicant shall submit one original and one copy of the application and supporting documentation.
A. Pre -submittal Contact & Cover Letter
nx Contact the appropriate Regional Office prior to submittal
Q Submit a cover letter explaining the circumstances associated with this pump and haul permit request
B. Application Fee (Domestic Wastewater Only)
Submit a check made payable to: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
> The appropriate application fee is: $810.00 for flows < 10,000 GPD and $1,310.00 for flows > 10,000 GPD
C. Wastewater Pump and Haul (FORM: P&H 01-16) Application:
® Submit the completed and appropriately executed Wastewater Pump and Haul (FORM: P&H 01-16) application. Any
unauthorized content changes to this form shall result in the application package being returned. If necessary for clarity or
due to space restrictions, attachments to the application may be made, as long as the attachments are numbered to
correspond to the section and item to which they refer
D. Receiving Facility Letter:
Submit a letter from the owner/authority of the receiving wastewater treatment facility, as required by 15A NCAC 02T
` 0204 (b), stating that the pumped and hauled wastewater will be accepted and specifying the volume and type of
wastewater that will be accepted. The letter should be signed by an authorized signing official in accordance with 15A
NCAC 02T .0106(b) TocJrJ &I � ��� v ld Kt -FP l�('3cS �zl nuT !�d It� i.Di' 3l � �'
E. Contract Hauler Letter:
❑ Submit a letter from the hauler stating their capability and willingness to perform the pump and haul activity
❑ Letter shall include: Owner/Company Name, Contact Information, & Hauling Volume of Vehicle(s)
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F. Certifications:
The Applicant's Certification on Page 4 of the application shall be signed in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b). Per
15A NCAC 02T .0106(c}, an alternate person may be designated as the signing official if a delegation letter is provided from
a person who meets the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)
❑ The Professional Engineer's Certification on Page 5 of the application shall be signed, sealed and dated by a North Carolina
licensed Professional Engineer (if required)
G. Plans and Specifications (Required for activities that result in the Practice of Engineering per G.S. 89C 3):
❑ Submit two sets of plans and specifications (signed, sealed and dated by a N.C. Licensed Professional Engineer)
❑ Plans must include:
a A general location map
➢ Diagram of the components associated with the pump and haul activity (drains, piping, tanks, pumps, etc)
➢ Tank Details that indicate high water alarm
Other items as required /J JA-
Page 1 of 5
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION P&H 01-16

Industrial Pump and Haul Activities
Per 1 5A NCAC 02T .0203(A)(2), Industrial pump and haul activities are deemed permitted provided the following criteria is met:
➢ The facility notifies the appropriate Division regional office in writing advising of the type of operation, type and quantity of
wastewater generated, location, and the receiving wastewater treatment facility. A letter from the facility accepting the
wastewater (type and quantity) specifically agreeing to accept wastewater from the applicant shall be included.
➢ The wastewater does not contain any human waste.
➢ The waste is collected and discharged into a sewer or treatment system designed and permitted to accept the type of
wastewater being pumped and hauled.
➢ The pump and haul activity is not to alleviate a failing wastewater system.
➢ The Division regional office concurs in writing that the activity meets the criteria in this Rule.
CONTACT THE REGIONAL OFFICE PRIOR TO INITIATING ANY INDUSTRIAL PUMP AND HAUL ACTIVITES. SUBMITTAL OF THIS
APPLICATION/DOCUMENTS AND WRITTEN APPROVAL IS STILL REQUIRED FOR INDUSTRIAL PUMP AND HAUL ACTIVITIES
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE INCLDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENTTO THE
APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OFFICE:
REGIONAL OFFICE ��T
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COUNTIES SERVED
Asheville Regional Office
S Highway 70
Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee,
Water Quality Operations
anoa, North Carolina 28778
Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
[phone]
Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk,
[phone] Fax
Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
Fayetteville Regional Office
225 Green Street Suite 714
Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke,
Water Quality Operations
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Montgomery, Moore, Robeson, Richmond,
[phone]
Sampson, Scotland
[phone] Fax
Mooresville Regional Office
610 E. Center Avenue
Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland,
Water Quality Operations
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan,
[phone]
Stanly, Union
[phone] Fax
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin,
Water Quality Operations
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash,
[phone]
Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake,
[phone] Fax
Warren, Wilson
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven,
Water Quality Operations
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde,
[phone]
Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank,
[phone] Fax
Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New
Water Quality Operations Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Hanover, Onslow, Fender
[phone]
[phone] Fax
Winston-Salem Regional Office 450 W. Hanes Mill Road Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson,
Suite 300 Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
(336)-776-9800
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION P&H 01-16 Page 2 of 5

i. PRESUBMITTAL INFORMATION:
1. Contacted representative from regional office (Pre -submittal)?: ® Yes ❑ No
2. Contact name (For Regional Office): 8ei/ pl-iC-�,
II. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name (Municipality, Individual, Corporation, etc): 1 otE,�e
2. Applicant type: R Municipal ❑ State ❑ Privately -Owned Public Utility
❑ County ❑ Other:
3. Origin of Wastewater:
❑ Residential Subdivision ❑ Retail (Stores, Shopping Centers) Domestic:
❑ Apartments/Condominiums ❑ Institution Commercial:
❑ Mobile Home Park ❑ Hospital Industrial:
School ❑ Church Other:
❑ Restaurant ❑ Nursing Home
❑ Office D4 Other (specify)Arr ,i- &—c pi
4. Signature authority's name: per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b)
Title: t aWy✓ J%La - ,c4—
5. Applicant's mailing address:
City7T '0.State: Ale- Zip:
6. Applicant's contact information:
Phone number: ( ! c� Email:n�r�nr� �:- �� �^ �j���G• c �n
Ill. CONTACT/ -GNSLIL4ANTT INFORMATION:
1. Contact name: Lam- rx-o,k .fir •_di ej
Title/Affiliation: LP_ L.
2. Contact's information:
Phone number: (�2_4i
IV. RECEIVING FACILITY INFORMATION:
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If more than 1 facility has agreed to accept the wastewater, please list all the owners, facility names, and permit
numbers as a separate attachment)
1. Owner: l o eat i � ;1 rn
2. Facility name: ) ^l os,
3. Facility permit number:
4. WWTF permit number: AU® 16 �}
5. WWTF contact name:env -
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Title/Affiliation:
6. WWTF contact information:
Phone number:
Email: '
APPLICATION P&H 01-16 _ _ Page 3 of. 5

V. PROJECT INFORMATION:
1. Location of Project (physical address): AL i c rnv;,f 1-,`e. Jrj C'ac�^t ^doff �✓G Tc+l Cvu.,, i
Approximate Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 3S o Longitude:- . 17 o
2. Duration of Pump and Haul Request (Six-Mer&hsTypical):
3. Has a prior permit been issued? n New ❑ Prior Pump & Haul Permit
Permit No.:
4. Permanent Method of Wastewater Disposal: a,.td-R41'--ti ' o i r�jo�J eJcJi �' �-�; ✓� Sew?
3
5. Date Permanent Disposal will be available:
6. Have permits / approvals for permanent disposal been obtained?
❑ Yes M No Permit Number:
7. Is there a Pretreatment Program in effect? ❑ Yes ® No
8. Describe any pretreatment prior to pumping and hauling:
9. Volume of Wastewater Generated: 4 U Gallons per Day
10. Explain how the wastewater flow was determined: ❑ 15A NCAC 02T .0114 or ® Representative Data
.:-u�ca1 � ���
If representative data, describe: �L 14 N, , x , 9 is A � ,19 _ r� �� q !g 9fz- . seCICUS01 ��G .� 3I J
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11. Describe Tank / Container wastewater will be pumped from (attach description if necessary`: -
P;'Y Cam- I�I�
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12. is Tank / Container in place or will it be installed (attach description if necessary):
13. What type of high water alarm does the container have (and/or):
[ Aydibi,e and Visual ❑ Telemetry (Auto Dialer / SCADA)
VI. CERTIFICATION:
Applicant's Certification: (Signature of Signing Official and Project Name)
1, Zcf �-C- "s-t � �, S , attest that this application for n n� 41-.1 PerAt;4- has been reviewed by me and
is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understc4nd that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and that if all required supporting documentation and attachments are not included, this application package is
subject to being returned as incomplete. I understand that issuance of a permit will require pump and haul facilities or
activities to be inspected at least daily by me or a designated representative. Note: In accordance with North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as
well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
Signing-Offieiarf5ignature Date
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ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL. 1
ACTIVITIES SHALL BE INSPECTED AT LEAST DAILY BY THE PERMITTEE OR IT'S REPRESENTATIVE PER 15A NCAC 02T .0204(d).
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THE ENGINEER'S CERTFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACTIVITIES THAT RESULT IN THE PRACTICE OF ENGINEERING PER G.S. 89C-3.
I ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL. IF CERTIFICATION BY AND ENGINEER IS REQUIRED,
THIS PAGE IS NOT NECESSARY.
i2. Professional Engineer's Certification: (Signature of Design Engineer and Project Name) 1
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I, ,attest that this application for has been reviewed by me and
is accurate, complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other supporting 1
documentation to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge the proposed design has
been prepared in accordance with all the applicable regulations. Although other professionals may have developed certain
portions of this submittal package, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed
` this.material and -have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes
143-215.6A and 143-215.66, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any
application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties
up to $25,000 per violation.
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APPLICATION P&H 01-16 Page 5 of 5

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Thanks Linda'
Linda Wiggs - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Link to Division of Water Quality Home Page
http://Portal.ncde nr.ors/web/wa
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 9:03 AM
To: Wiggs, Linda
Subject: DRAFT permit renewal for NC0034932
Importance: High
This is a class WW-2 permit in Polk County.
Please send me any comments by August 7th
Thanks,
CHW

Frazier, Wanda
From: Frazier, Wanda
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 2:35 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: FW: Tryon Middle School DRAFT permit NCO034932
Attachments: 34932 draft.doc; 34932 Expedited Fact Sheet.doc; 34932box 2013.doc; 34932map.ppt;
Tryon Middle School 34932 a cover page 2013.doc
Importance: High
Hi Charles,
Attached is the facility cover page (2013) for the subject facility.
Here are some draft comments and questions for you before sending you an official staff report.
Permit renewal notes:
Draft permit issued to: Deborah Bradley
Issue permit to:
Responsible official: Joel Burrell
Responsible "'s title:, Public Works Director
Mailing address: PO Drawer K; Tryon, NC 28782
Stream classification: C-Trout
Stream index: 9-55-1-(1)
Chlorine limit: 28 ug/I Is this correct?
17 ug/I stream std. for Trout?
The Town is requesting to change ORC visitation from daily to weekly.
The facility is only used twice a week for an arts and crafts class.
The flow is pumped out of the wet well, on an as needed basis.
What are your thoughts?
Let me know what you think & I'll send my final staff report comments to you.
Thanks!
Hope you had a great vacation!
Wanda
Wanda Frazier

Email: [e-mail]
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662
Direct line: 828-296-4662
Fax: [phone]
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Frazier, Wanda
Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 3:28 PM
To: Frazier, Wanda
Subject: Tryon Middle School DRAFT permit NC0034932
Importance: High
Wanda Frazier
Email: [e-mail]
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662
Direct line: 828-296-4662
Fax: [phone]
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Wiggs, Linda
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:44 AM
To: Frazier, Wanda
Cc: Weaver, Charles
Subject: FW: DRAFT permit renewal for NC0034932
Importance: High
Here you go Wanda.
Charles also sent me the Cooper- Riis renewal which I will do since I inspected it last.
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Town of Tryon
Wastewater Treatment Plant
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, N.C. 28782
January 31, 2012
System Performance Annual Report
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
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If you have questions, please contact me at 828-859-5626 or by email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Deborah Bradley, ORC
Tryon Wastewater Treatment Plant

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2011
TRYON MIDDLE SCHOOL
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
House Bill 1160, Clean Water Act 1999

2011
TRYON MIDDLE SCHOOL
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
I. General Information
Facility System Name: Tryon Middle School
Responsible Entity: Town of Tryon
Applicable Permit: N P D E S Permit N gE,G 30932-' Y'-
Persons In Charge: Joel Burrell, Public Works Director
Deborah Bradley, ORC
Description of treatment process: Tryon Middle School Wastewater Treatment is a Class II
Facility with the capacity of treating 0.005 MGD with the following components:
• Grinder Pump
• Aeration Tank
• Clarifier
• Chlorination and tablet dechlorination
The Facility is located at the Tryon Middle School WWTP, North of Tryon off Harmon Field Court in
Polk County..
Effluent is discharged from said treatment works into the North Pacolet River, currently a class C-Trout
stream in subbasin 03-08-06 of the Broad River Basin.
The Tryon Middle School Wastewater Treatment Facility is inactive at the present time.
II. Plant Performance
Permit Limit Violations: None
Monitoring Violations: None
Reporting Violations: None
To the best of my knowledge there were no environmental impacts due to plant operations or operator
error.
Ill. Notification
This report has been made available by advertising in the two local area papers or the Town of Tryon's
web site www.tryon-nc.com or a copy may be picked up at the Tryon Town Hall Monday thru Friday
between 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
IV. Certification
I certify under the penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I further certify that this report has been made available to the public.

Joe Burrell, -Director of Public Works Date
Town of Tryon
Deborah Bradley, ORC Date
Tryon Middle School WWTP

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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
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
June 14, 2010
Mr. Justin Hambree,
Town Manager
Town of Tryon
301 N Trade St
Tryon, NC 28782
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Tryon Middle School
Permit No: NCO034932
Polk County
Dear Mr. Hambree:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on June 2,
2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0034932.
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.
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Asheville Files, 7,
S:\SWP\Polk\Wastewater\Minors\Tryon Middle School 34932\CEI.6-2-10.doc
Sincerely,
0
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
SURFACE -WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NooAliCarolina
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Natl mull
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org J

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding-(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code ' NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO034932 Ill 121 10/06/02 117 18I CI 19I SI 20III
Remarks16
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1.1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating. B1 QA -- --Reserved
671 1.0 169 701 31 711 I 721 N I 73 LJJ 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Tryon Middle School
01:10 PM 10/06/02
08/08/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
147 Harmon Field Rd
Tryon NC 28782
01:15 PM 10/06/02
13/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(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
Joel B BurrellContacted
N Trade St Tryon NC 28782//828-859-6654/
No
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
Signature of 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 (cont.) 1
3I NC00349 '11 12I 10/06/02 1
17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
FACILITY INFORMATION:
The Town of Tryon's - (old) Tryon Middle School is classified as a class II facility and rated
as a 0.005 MGD extended aeration package plant with: influent wet well with grinder pump; bar
screen; aeration basin with blowers providing diffused air; clarifier with return sludge; tablet
chlorinator; chlorine contact chamber; and tablet dechlorinator.
The WWTP was closed in June 2005 when a new school was built next to the Woodland Mills
property. The Town of Tryon purchased the school property — May 2006. The facility is only
occasionally used for an arts and crafts class. The WWTP flow is pumped out of the wet well on
an as needed basis.
PERMIT:
The permit expires on 7-31-2008, please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A
renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder.
INSPECTION:
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on
12-13-2006 by Wanda Frazier.
Debra Bradley, ORC, was on -site during the inspection on 6-2-2010.
The ORC visits the facility daily.
The log book was present on -site and had good notation of daily visits and pumping events.
EFFLUENT:
There was no discharge at the time of the inspection.
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Permit: NC0034932 Owner - Facility: Tryon Middle School
Inspection Date: 06/02/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Wastewater Treatment Plant
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TRYON MIDDLE SCHOOL
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
2008
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
I. General Information F E 8 - 2 Z009
Facility System Name: Tryon Middle School
Responsible Entity: Town of Tryon
Person In Charge: Joel Burrell, Public Works DirecN , WATER QUALITY
Deborah Bradley, ORC
Applicable Permits: NPDES Permit No. 000349RROI NT SOURCE CE BRANCH
Description of treatment process: Tryon, Middle School Wastewater Treatment is a Class II
Facility with the capacity of treating 0.005 MGD with the following components:
• Grinder Pump
• Aeration Tank
• Clarifier
• Chlorination and tablet dechlorination
The Facility is located at the Tryon Middle School WWTP, North of Tryon off Harmon Field Court in
Polk County.
Effluent is discharged from said treatment works into the North Pacolet River, currently a class C-Trout
stream in subbasin 03-08-06 of the Broad River Basin.
The Tryon Middle. School Wastewater Treatment Facility is inactive at the present time.
I1. Plant Performance
Permit Limit Violations: None -
Monitoring Violations: None
Reporting Violations: None
To the best of my knowledge there were no environmental impacts due to plant operations or operator
error.
Ill. Notification
This report has been made available by advertising in the two area papers or a copy may be picked up at
the Tryon Town Hall Monday thru Friday between 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
IV. Certification
I certify under the penalty of law that this report is complete acid accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I further certify that this report has been made -available to the public.

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Joel 4B-rTll, Director of Public Works
Towryon
Deb rah Bradley, ORC
Tryon WWTP
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Michael F�,.Easley,.Govemor f
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
y North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
CO r Alan W. Klimek, P.E: Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
December 1.8, 2006
Mr. Joel Burrell, Director of Public Works
Town of Tryon •
423 N. Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
SUBJECT:- Compliance Evaluation -Inspection
Town of Tryon
.Tryon Middle School
Permit No: N_CO034932
Polk County
Dear Mr. Burrell:
Enclosed please find a copy -of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on December 13, 2006. The facility was found to be in Compliance with
permit NC0034932.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for -add itional'observations and comments.
If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662.
Sincerely,
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Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Deborah Bradley, ORC
Central Files
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2090 U.S. Highway; 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
NorthCarotina
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460 -
EPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 N0O034932 Ill 121 06/12/13 117 181 CI 191 SI 20I
Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------- ---- ---- --- Reserved ----- ----- ----------
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Tryon Middle School
12:00 PM 06/12/13
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
147 Harmon Field Rd.
Tryon NC 28782
12:15 PM 06/12/13
08/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(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
Dean Pace,PO Box 638 Columbus NC 28722//828-859-9900/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance N Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P-Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on
9-27-2006 by Janet Cantwell.
The permit expires on 7-31-2008, please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration.
On -site during the inspection was Debra Bradley, the ORC.
The log book was present on -site and had good notation of daily visits and pumping events.
The plant does not receive enough flow to operate, since the school closed. There is only an arts and craft
class there;now. Flow is pumped out from the influent wet well, as needed..
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Permit: NCO034932 Owner - Facility: Tryon Middle School
Inspection Date: 12/13/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
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Comment: This facility does not receive enough flow to operate, since the school
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Tryon Middle School
4-24-06 11:10 AM
Bill Miller of Polk Co Schools called and advised that the Tryon Middle School and its
WWTP had been sold to the Town of Tryon. I requested that Mr. Miller submit -a letter
to the Director requesting that the Seh System's responsibility for the permit be
terminated and in the .same package that he include a request from the Town that they
assume responsibility for continued operation of the permit and facility in accordance
with 2H.0114(b).
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February 21, 2006
Mr. Roger Edwards, Regional Director
N.C. Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
Dear Mr. Edwards:
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ASHEVILLE REO10(VAL OFFICE
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The Polk County Board of Education is requesting inactivation of NPDES Permit No.
NCO034932 Tryon Middle School Wastewater Treatment Facility from daily to monthly
visits. '
In June 2005 the Polk County School System constructed a new middle school located in
Mill Spring, N.C. therefore, leaving the Tryon Middle School vacant with no discharge to
the wastewater treatment plant. The Tryon Middle School is now for sale.
If you have any questions please call Deborah Bradley, ORC for Tryon Middle School
Wastewater Treatment Plant at 828-859-5626. Thanking you in advance for your
cooperation.
Sincerely,
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Dean Pace
Maintenance Director
Polk County Schools

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John L Skvarla III
Governor Director Secretary
January 10, 2014
Dr. William J. Miller
Polk County Schools
P.O. Box 638
Columbus, N.C. 28722-0638
Subject: Clarification of NPDES Permit NCO034932
Tryon Middle School WWTP
Polk County
Class WW-2
Dear Dr. Miller:
The Division issued the subject permit on September 10, 2013. We subsequently received a
request for clarification from your facility operator (Deborah Bradley of Clearwater Services).
Accordingly, we are -forwarding this letter to clarify the points she raised.
1. The permit number for Tryon Middle School is NC0034932, not NCO033553
[as incorrectly stated in the permit cover letter].
2. Deborah Bradley serves as Operator in Responsible Charge for Tryon
Middle School as an employee of the Town of Tryon, rather than as a
contract operator for Clearwater Services.
We apologize for these errors, and for any confusion they may have caused.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at
telephone number [phone].
cc:
Central Files
:Asheville Regional Off_ ice/Surface.Water-Protection
NPDESTUnit-"' _ _M '
Deborah Bradley / ORC
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Division o wE� R�c�urces
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
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Asheville Regional Office
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Director
Mr. Joel Burrell
Public Works Direc or
P.O. Drawer K
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Dear Mr. Burrell:
September 10, 2013
RECEIVED-
SEP 2 4 2013
le M—m9sprotection Section
Asheville Regional Office
John E. Skvarla III
Secretary
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Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit i�V
Tryon Middle School WWTP
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 October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes the following major changes from the draft permit sent to your
authorized representative (Deborah Bradley of Clearwater Services) on July 1, 2013:
➢ The Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) limit has been changed to 17 µg/L. Your facility discharges to a class C-
Trout stream, and therefore requires the lower TRC limit to protect aquatic life.
➢ TRC monitoring has been reduced to Weekly, based upon the minimal usage of the facility and the
excellent compliance record you have maintained.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this
letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone].
Sin erely,
Thomas A. Reeder
cc: Central Files
1As eville.Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
DES Unit ---`-
Deborah Bradley / Clearwater Services (2253 NC Hwy 108 E, Columbus, NC 28722)
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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`STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
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
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Tryon Middle School WWTP
North Harmon Field Court
Tryon
Polk County
to receiving waters designated as the North Pacolet River in subbasin 03-08-06 of the Broad River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,
III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2013.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2018.
Signed this day September 10, 2013
Ths A. Reeder, Director --
D vision of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

'_. . �—= Permit NCO034932
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
`-PARAMETER _...
; LIMITS, '..
- � , ., MONITORI,�G REQUIREMENTS
"[FMCS o e :""ffonfh-ly
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=,Sampte—Type ;
:Sample Location
Average
Maximum `
.'. Frequency.
Flow
0.005 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
50050]
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
[00310]
Total -Suspended -Solids
30:0-mg/L
45-.0-mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
[005301
NH3 as N
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
[00610
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
[31616]
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)l
17 pg/L
Weekly
. Grab
Effluent
[50060
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
[00010
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
[00400]
Notes:
1: The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory [including field -certified].
However, TRC values < 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO034932
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 C—ontnue-to-operate amexisting-0.005-MGD-wastewater-treatment-facihty-"th the
following components:
♦ Grinder pump
♦ Aeration tank
♦ Clarifier
♦ Chlorination and tablet dechlorination
The facility is located at the Tryon Middle School WWTP, north of Tryon off North
Harmon Field Court in Polk County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
the North Pacolet River, currently a class C-Trout stream in subbasin 03-08-06 of the
Broad River Basin.

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Latitude:35°13'29" Longitude:82°14'52"
Stream Class: C-Trout
Receiving Stream: North Pacolet River
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall. be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge .
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply_
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.411.
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day, of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303; 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and 'Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
7 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
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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(o].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified.
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class H. III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. ,
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not, be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
H.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use ofauxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part H.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring -and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field -
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA; any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(l)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(l)(7)].
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 permitapplication or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The
report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the
facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The
report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which
annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the planVs treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.l(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is.not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that. pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (I mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part H of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIT"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
.using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or.viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.S.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), _0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment, Permits (IUP) && Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations; sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and _0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215. 1 (a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring .and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [1.5A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC. 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a. Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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NC DENR,/ Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh; North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements,, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided -by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (STUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
Ns that are not -considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
I L Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (Ns) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H 0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H
0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18,15 NCAC 02H .011.4 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER -THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
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
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Tryon Middle School WWTP
North Harmon Field Court
Tryon
Polk County
to receiving waters designated as the North Pacolet River in subbasin 03-08-06 of the Broad River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,
III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2013.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2018.
Signed this day September 10, 2013
Thomas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO034932
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 an existing 0.005 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the
following components:
♦ Grinder pump
♦ Aeration tank
♦ Clarifier
♦ Chlorination and tablet dechlorination
The facility is located at the Tryon Middle School WWTP, north of Tryon off North
Harmon Field Court in Polk County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
the North Pacolet River, currently a class C-Trout stream in subbasin 03-08-06 of the
Broad River Basin.

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A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
PARAMETER ",
LIMITS
MONITORING'REQUIREMENTS .
[PCS-Code]
Monthly
Daily-
Measurement
Sample Type
,Sample Location "
Average
Maximum
Frequency",`,
Flow
0.005 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00530
NH3 as N
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00610
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
2001100 ml
4001100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
31616
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)1
17 Ng/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
50060
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00400
Notes:
1: The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory [including field -certified].
However, TRC values < 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Frazier, Wanda
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 2:01 PM
To: Frazier, Wanda
Subject: RE: Tryon Middle School DRAFT permit NCO034932
Attachments: 34932box 2013.doc
Wanda — here's the final for NC0034932.
I agree that sampling can be reduced to Weekly for TRC, based upon the minimal usage of the facility. They also have an
excellent compliance record [no violations since 2005].
I also agree that the correct TRC limit should be 17 µg/L, based on the Trout stream classification.
Again, there's no need for a formal staff report. I've printed your e-mailed comments for the file.
Thanks,
CHW
From: Frazier, Wanda
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 2:34 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: FW: Tryon Middle School DRAFT permit NCO034932
Importance: High
Hi Charles,
Attached is the facility cover page (2013) for the subject facility.
Here are some draft comments and questions for you before sending you an official staff report.
Permit renewal notes:
Draft permit issued to: Deborah Bradley
Issue permit to:
Responsible official: Joel Burrell
Responsible "'s title:, Public Works Director
Mailing address: PO Drawer K; Tryon, NC 28782
Stream classification: C-Trout
Stream index: 9-55-1-(1)
Chlorine limit: 28 ug/I Is this correct?
17 ug/I stream std. for Trout?
The Town is requesting to change ORC visitation from daily to weekly.
The facility is only used twice a week for an arts and crafts class.
The flow is pumped out of the wet well, on an as needed basis.
What are your thoughts?
Let me know what you think & I'll send my final staff report comments to you.

NPDES Permit Renewal
Regional Office Comments
Permit number:.,,
NCO034932
Region;
Asheville
_Date:'
July 24, 2013
Facility name:'
Town of Tryon - Tryon Middle School
Staff.
Linda Wiggs
Wanda Frazier
County:.,
Polk
Reviewer;,;
.
Charles Weaver
x.: RO Supev�sor:
Chuck Cranford
".'Requested .
❑ Issue permit according to Draft
w Action.', ­.
Make changes as noted below
The draft permit was issued to: Deborah Bradley
Please issue the permit to:
Responsible official: Joey Davis
Responsible "'s title:, Town Manager
Mailing address: Town of Tryon
PO Drawer K; Tryon, NC 28782
The Supplement to Permit Cover Sheet facility description can be
changed to:
.,y;
..... 0.005 MGD extended aeration package plant with:
influent wet well with grinder pump;
W
manual bar screen;
aeration basin with blowers providing diffused air;
clarifier with return sludge;
tablet chlorinator;
chlorine contact chamber; and
Comments.
tablet dechlorinator.
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
The stream classification is listed as: C-Trout
[Stream index is: 9-55-1-(1) & the IWC is 10%]
c4
The chlorine limit is listed as: 28 ugly Is this correct?
Isn't the stream standard for Trout 17 ug/l?
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The Town is requesting to change ORC visitation from daily to weekly.
The facility is only used twice a week for an arts and crafts class.
The flow is pumped out of the wet well, -on an as needed basis.
The ARO concurs that the ORC visitation can be reduced to
weekly, as long as the wastewater treatment plant is out of
service and flows are pumped, as needed.
The remainder of the draft permit looks good.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvada ill
Governor Acting Director Secretary
July 1, 2013
Ms. Deborah Bradley
Clearwater Services
2253 NC Hwy 108 E
Columbus, N.C. 28722
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit NC0034932
Tryon Middle School WWTP
Class WW-2
Polk County
Dear Ms. Bradley:
The Division has reviewed your request to renew the subject permit on behalf of the Permittee. Please
review this draft carefully to ensure your thorough understanding of the information, conditions, and
requirements it contains.
The draft permit includes the following significant changes from the existing permit:
➢ Parameter codes have been added to section A. (1) to simplify data entry on DMR forms.
With this notification, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft permit by publishing a notice in
newspapers having circulation in the general Polk County area, per EPA requirements. Please provide
your comments, if any, to me no later than 30 days after receiving this draft permit.
Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments and take
appropriate action prior to issuing a final permit. If you have questions concerning the draft, please contact
me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed at the bottom of this page.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: NPDES Unit
Joel B. Burrell / Town of Tryon [301 N Trade St, Ste 100, Tryon, NC 28782]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Permit NCO034932
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
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Tryon Middle School WWTP
North Harmon Field Court
Tryon
Polk County
to receiving waters designated as the North Pacolet River in subbasin 03-08-06 of the Broad River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,
III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and' authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2018.
Signed this day
Thomas A. Reeder, Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO034932
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:
Continue to operate an existing 0.005 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the
following components:
♦ Grinder pump
♦ Aeration tank
♦ Clarifier
♦ Chlorination and tablet dechlorination
The facility is located at the Tryon Middle School WWTP, north of Tryon off North
Harmon Field Court in Polk County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
the North Pacolet River, currently a class C-Trout stream in subbasin 03=08-06 of the
Broad River Basin.

Permit NCO034932
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS:
[PCS Code]
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample Type
Sample Location
Average
Maximum
Frequency ._
Flow
0.005 MGD
-
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00530
NH3as N
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
00610
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
31616
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)1
28 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
50060
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00400
Notes:
1: The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory [including field -certified].
However, TRC values < 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

NCO034932 - Tryon Middle School WWTP
Quad: Landrum, S.C. Subbasin: 03-08-06
Latitude:35°13'29" Longitude:82°14'52"
Stream Class: C-Trout
Receiving Stream: North Pacolet River
Facility
Location Ad
Polk County
Map not to scale

FACT SHkh ' FOR EXPEDITED PERMIT�t :NEWALS
This form must be completed by Permit Writers for all expedited permits which do not require
full Fact Sheets. Expedited permits are generally simple 100% domestics (e.g., schools, mobile
home parks, etc) that can be administratively renewed with minor changes, but can include
facilities with more complex issues (Special Conditions, 303(d) listed water, toxicity testing,
instream monitoring, compliance concerns).
Basic Information for Expedited Permit Renewals ;�, o / 3
Permit Writer/Date
Charles H. Weaver 6/26/2013
Permit Number
NC0034932
Facility Name
Tryon Middle School WWTP
Basin Name/Sub-basin number
03-08-06
Receiving Stream
North Pacolet River
Stream Classification in Permit
C-Trout
Does permit need Daily Maximum NH3 limits?
N/A
Does permit need TRC limits/language?
No — already present
Does permit have toxicity testing?
No
Does permit have Special Conditions?
No
Does permit have .instream monitoring?
No
Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)?
For whatparameter?
No
Any obvious compliance concerns?
None
Any permit modifications since lastpermit?
None
New expiration date
7/31/2018
Comments on Draft Permit
Added parameter codes.
No other changes from 2008 renewal.
Most Commonly Used Expedited Language:
• 303(d) language for Draft/Final Cover Letters: "Please note that the receiving stream
is listed as an impaired waterbody on the North Carolina 303(d) Impaired Waters List.
Addressing impaired waters is a high priority with the Division, and instream data will
continue to be evaluated. If there is noncompliance with permitted effluent limits and
stream impairment can be attributed to your facility, then mitigative measures may be
required".
• TRC language for Compliance Level for Cover Letters/Effluent Sheet Footnote:
"The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory
including field certified. However, effluent values < 50 µg/l will be treated as zero for
compliance purposes."

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Town of Tryon
Tryon Middle School
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon NC, 28782
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
December 10, 2012
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO034932
Polk County
Dear Lynn Olsen,
Dee Freeman
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The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on December 10, 2012. This permit renewal has
been assigned Charles Weaver (919-807-6391) who will contact you if any additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. Due to current backlog, you should continue to operate under terms of your
current permit, until a new permit is issued. If you have any questions, please contact the assigned permit
writer.
Sincerely,
e�
Lisa M. Palmer
Point Source Branch
Cc: Central Files
Ashville Regional Office
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] FAX:[phone] NorthCarohna
Internet: www:ncwaterquality.org
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Town of Tryon
Wastewater Treatment Plant
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, N. C 28782
November 30, 2012
Charles Weaver, Specialist
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section/NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Subject: NPDES Permit NC0034932 Renewal
Tryon Middle School
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Polk County
Dear Mr. Weaver:
Please find enclosed one original and two copies of NPDES Permit Renewal Application -Form D
for the Tryon Middle School wastewater treatment facility. This permit expires on July 31, 2013.
At the present time there is no discharge at this facility. The manhole where the raw sewer comes in, is
pumped out monthly or on an as needed basis. The water level in the manhole never gets high enough
for the flow to be pumped into the package plant. They now use this school twice per week for an arts
and crafts building; therefore there has been minimum flow to this wastewater facility since May 2006.
We presently visit the plant daily and sign off on it as required by the NPDES permit. I am requesting
permission to check the plant on a weekly basis since there is no flow and continue pumping out
manhole as needed.
If you have questions, please call me at 828-859-5626.
Sincerely,
rDeborah
Bradley, ORC
Tryon Middle School
Enclosures

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, - NPDES APPLICATION - FORB n
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit CO034932
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Town of Tryon
Facility Name
Tryon Middle School
Mailing Address
301 N. Trade Street
City
Tryon
State / Zip Code
NC/28782
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road North Harmon Field Court, Hwy # 176
City Tryon
State / Zip Code NC/28782
County Polk
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Town of Tryon
Mailing Address 301 N. Trade Street
City Tryon
State / Zip Code NC/28782
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail]
1 of 3 Form-D 11/12

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Y-'`NPDES APPLICATION FORM _D
4 For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that applyr
Industrial
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
❑
Number of Employees
Residential
❑
_
Number of Homes
School
x
_
Number of Students/Staff 0
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Number of persons served:
5. Type of collection system
x Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes x No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants: Provide a map showing the exact location of each
outfallr
S. Frequency of Discharge: ❑ Continuous ❑ Intermittent (NO FLOW)
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
2 of 3 Form-D 11112

NPDES APPLICATION - FORb D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.005 MGD
Annual Average daily flow No Flow MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow No Flow MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes x No
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS: Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab
samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported,
report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over
the past 36 months for parameters currenthl in your permit. Mark other parameters 'NIA".
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
No Flow
No Data
Fecal Coliform
Total Suspended Solids
Temperature (Summer)
Temperature (Winter)
pH
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
NCO034932
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, _complete, and accurate.
Printed name of Person
11
Title
of Applicant (\ Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (1 S U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
3 of 3 Form-D 11112

Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Permittee Owner/Officer Name: oo t.1 6`t Tr #3
Mailing Address: o i tS
City: � State: L Zip: aS7�'L- Phone #: (929) ��q - 6lp. /
Email address:
Signature: RDate: /dZ.`9116
Facilitv Name: `Tru or► ,"l t J�lr: Sao L \,! W 1 P Permit #: 1J�-
! SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
Facility Type & Grade:
Grade Grade
Biological WWTP Surface Irrigation N/A
Physical/Chemical Land Application N/A
Collection System
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
Print Full Name: � t tar 0.�_ 11P A- 9 )
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: VJ Hl i-i q 13 3 O Work Phone #: (21� 9) TS - SZ a 4,
Signature:,,4 Date: /T e!/a
"I certify that I agree to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and
regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions
by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: lei 13 A l Work Phone #:
Signature: qjqM, Date: / C agI /U
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
................................................................................................................................................
Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1618
Fax:[phone]
(See next page for designation of additional back-up operators. Designation of more than one back-up operator is optional.)
Revised 1-2010

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality .
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Mr. James Fatland
Town of Tryon
301 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
Dear Mr. Fatland:
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
. Coleen H. Sullins, Director
June 19, 2008
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO033 3
Tryon Middle School WWTP
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 October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently
amended).
This final permit includes one major changes from the draft permit sent to you on April
23, 2008:
➢ Anew Total Residual Chlorine compliance level (50 µg/L) has taken effect for all. NPDES permits. A
footnote noting the new compliance level -has been added to the Effluent Limitations Sheet
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in.this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reiss_uance of the -permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please
contact Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
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cc: Central Files-
VA-Abeiv—ille Regional-Office/Surface Water Protectio9Vm
Deborah Bradlev / Clearwater Services [21 Catherine Drive, Columbus, NC
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Permit NCO034932
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
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Tryon Middle School WVV P
Harmon Field Court north of Tryon
Polk.County
to receiving waters designated as the North Pacolet River in subbasin 03-08-06 of the Broad River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,
III and IV hereof. .
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2008.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2013.
Signed this day June 19, 2008.
i-o'—T—Coleem H. Sullins, Director
sion of Water Quality .
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO034932
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 an existing 0.005 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the
following components:
♦ Grinder pump
♦ Aeration tank
♦ Clarifier
♦ Chlorination and tablet dechlorination
The facility is located at the Tryon Middle School WVUTP, north of Tryon off Harmon
Field Court in Polk County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
the North Pacolet River, currently a class C-Trout stream in subbasin 03-08-06 of the
Broad River Basin.

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Permit NCO034932
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS ,
During the period beginning.o-n the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by.the Permittee as
specified below:.
PARAMETER
04,
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average .
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
.. Frequency . .
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.005 MGD .
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or. Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
'45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab -
Effluent .
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3as N
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
200/100 ml
4001100 ml •-
- Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)1 28 pg/L 2/Week Grab Effluent
Temperature (°C) Weekly . _ Grab Effluent .
pH > 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units Weekly Grab ; Effluent
Notes:
1: The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory [including field -certified].
However, TRC values < 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. -

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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 purposes 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.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and.permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the 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 limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.,
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the 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 122.411.
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 not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation. implementing•any of such sections in a permit issued under
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section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment prob am 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 knosvingly 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 C 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)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
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. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, not
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and -the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee-that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Si=ator, 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]:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.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 shallsubmit 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. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
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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. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: 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.
Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit.Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 21-1.0124 —
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 monih(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (NIR 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 2769971617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained.
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
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.
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 kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the 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 one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
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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 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. , Other Noncompliance ,
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 ,CFR 122.41 (1) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances. ,
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the.influent to such station or facility.
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Per3ons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. AvailabilitfReports
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 sixtydays 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 Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR.122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
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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 forn 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.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial 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).
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 Surveyy(IWS)
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 (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
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 (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports AR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0908. 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 (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). 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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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources .,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
May 3, 2006
Mr. James R. Fatland
Town Manager
301 N. Trade St.
Tryon, NC 28782
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification- Ownership Change .
Tryon Middle School WWTP
Permit NCO034932
Polk County.
Dear Mr. Fatland
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your request for ownership change of the subject permit received
on May 1, 2006. This permit modification documents the change'of ownership of the above reference facility.
Please find enclosed the revised permit All other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain
unchanged and in full effect This modification is issued under the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes
143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency.
If you have any questions concerning this permit modification, please contact the Point Source Branch at (919)
733-5083, extension 520.
cc: CentralFiles�__�___
-Asheville Office, Surface Water Protecdo'
NPDES Unit File
Sincerely,
r ' : Alan- W. Elimek, r.E.
C. E
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M AY .1 0 2006
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
No�nCarolina
AdulydlY
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Intemet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
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Permit NCO034932
STATE OP 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
are hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the -
Tryon Middle School WWTP
Harmon Field Court north of Tryon
Polk County
to receiving waters designated as 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.
This permit shall become effective May 3, 2006.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2008.
Signed this day May 3, 2006.
zi-
r ' Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Dirktor
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit NCO034932
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from. outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below.
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Weekly'
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L.
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab'
Effluent
NH3 as N
2/1VIonth
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/1.00 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine .
28 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH1
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
'I. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

NCO034932
Facility: Polk Co. --Tryon Middle School
Discharge to: North Pacolet River `
Stream class and index#: C-Tr, 9-55-1-(1)
Residual Chlorine
7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (µG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (µG/L)
I�%)
Allowable Conc. (µgll)
Fecal Limit
Ratio of 993.5 :1
Ammonia as NH3
(summer)
7.7
7Q10 (CFS)
0.0050
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
0.00775
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
17.0
STREAM STD (MG/L)
0
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (MG/L)
0.10 IWC (%)
16907.3 Allowable Concentration (mg/1)
Ammonia as NH3
(winter)
7Q10 (CFS)
Not.R5Nq! ed DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
UPS BACKGROUND LEVEL (MG/L)
IWC (%)
Allowable Concentration (mg/1)
7.7
0.0050
0.00775
1.0
0.22
0.10
776.0
minimum = 2
15.9
0.0050
0.00775
1.8
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0.05
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NPDES WASTE I;_ .VD ALLOCATION
PERMIT NO.: NCO034932 .
PERMITTEE NAME: Polk County Board of Education / Tryon High
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Renewal
Major Minor
Pipe No.: 001
Design Capacity: 0.005 MGD"
Domestic (% of Flow): 100 %
Industrial (% of Flow): -
Comments:��
RECEIVING STREAM: North Pacolet River
Class: WS-III-Trout
Sub -Basin: 03-08-06
(please attach)
County: Polk
Reference USGS Quad: G10NW
Regional Office: Asheville Regional Office
Previous Exp. Date: 7/31/90 Treatment Plant Class: 1 �`
Classification changes within three miles:
No change within three miles.
Requested by: A Mack Wiggins
Prepared by: &
Reviewed by
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Date: 12/4/90
Date: AW5,
Date: 97Lr_L_
Mqdeler.
Date Rec.,
#.
w Avg.
. Streamflouv-(cfs):�
Drainage Area (mi ) % g
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7Q10 (cfs)` 77 Winter 7Q10 (cfs) IS 30Q2 (cfs) ' 2-0.
Toxicity Limits: IWC % Acute/Chronic
I I Instream Monitoring:
Parameters
Upstream Al Location.
Downstream Location
Effluent
Characteristics
Summer
Winter
BOD5 (m )
30
NH 3 -N (mg/1)
Ni
D.O. (mg/1)
N�
TSS (mg/1)
30
F. Col. (/100 nil)®�
pH (SU)
6 g
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Facility Name
NPDES No.
Type of Waste
Facility Status
Permit Status
Receiving Stream
Stream Classification:
Subbasin ,
County
Regional Office
Requestor
Date of Request
Topo Quad
1-
JAN 301,991 RECEIVED
FACT SHEET FOR WASTELOAD ALLOCATIONS Water Quality Section
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Polk Co. BOE/ Tryoj High School
NCO034932
100% Domestic
Existing
Renewal
North Pacolet River
WSIII-Trout
030806
BAN 2'2-
Asheville Rehiona; Office
Asheville, North Carolina
Polk
Stream Characteristics:
ARO
USGS
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Date: 8113 ►
Wiggins
Drainage
Area: 18
sq.
12/4/90
Summer
7Q10: 7.7
cfs
G10NW
Winter
7Q10: 15.9
cfs-
Average
Flow: 26.8
cfs
30Q2: 22.9
cfs
Wasteload Allocation Summary
Review of an existing, renewal WLA. Checked for ammonia and chlorine
toxicity, neither parameter needs to be addressed for this facility.
Tryon,High School should be closed upon completion of new.high school
and NPDES permit should be voided -(per ARO staff report).
C9 �
(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.) IAl
WASTELOAD SENT TO EPA?(Major) _N '(Y Qr N)
(if yes, �an attach schematic, toxics spreadsheet, copy of model, or
if ndt-TiZd�7,ed,' then old assumptions that were made, and description
of how .fits into, basinwide plan)
Recommended.by: Jacquelyn M. owell Date•_1/14/91_
Reviewed by M.
Instream Assessment:
Regional Sup p
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Permits & Engi Bering:
RETURN TO TECHNICAL SERVICES BY: ; _P �-.$
Date: f
Date:
Date: �D?

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CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS
Existing Limits
Monthly Average Daily Maximum
Summer/Winter
Wasteflow (MGD): 0.005-
BOD5 (mg/1): 30
NH3N (mg/1) : nr
DO (mg/1) : nr
TSS (mg/1): 30
Fecal Coliform (/100 ml): nr
pH (SU) : 6-9
Oil & Grease (mg/1):
TP (mg/1) :
TN (mg/1) :
Recommended Limits
Monthly Average Daily Maximum
Summer/Winter
Wasteflow (MGD): 0.005
BODS (mg/1): 30
NH3N (mg/1): nr
DO (mg/1) : nr
TSS (mg/1): 30
Fecal Coliform (/100 ml): nr
pH (SU): 6-9
Oil & Grease (mg/1):
TP (mg/1) :
TN (mg/.1) :
ADDITIONAL "REVIEWER" COMMENTS:

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Polk County Board School Name and Address Building Name
of Education..
Property Accounting -rt�YoN +�.�:� n,vilc_�
147 HPAMON' FIELD Pr).
TRYON, NC Z8782
Unit and School
NO. 750 - 33O
Building
No. 1, Z:, 3
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