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From: Reoina Mathis
To: Price. Bev
Cc: tomshook(a brysoncitync.gov; travismccall(d)brysoncitync.gov
Subject: [External] RE: Collection System Inspection
Date: Friday, February 1, 2019 5:02:03 PM
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Bev,
Thank you so much for visit and input today. I will forward this email on to Tom Shook and Travis McCall
for a response. By the way, just FYI I noticed that you have an incorrect email for Tom Shook. We no
longer have dnet services.
Thanks again
Have a great weekend
Regina
From: Price, Bev [maiIto: [e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2019 4:33 PM
To: Regina Mathis
Cc: '[e-mail]'
Subject: Collection System Inspection
Regina,
During the inspection today, I noticed a flexible hose was being used at the site of the new lift
station (WWTP). Travis explained that it was installed during construction to dewater the area
around the wet well. The flexible hose is considered a well under the State's rules, and as such,
should have been constructed by a North Carolina licensed well contractor, or the well owner, and
should meet North Carolina Well Construction Standards found in 15A NCAC 02C. If the well was not
constructed to 02C standards, you must abandon the well by completely filling with bentonite or
cement -type grout. If the well was properly constructed, please provide the well construction
record. If not, please notify me when abandonment has been completed. You can send a photo as
confirmation. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Bev
Bev Price
Environmental Senior Specialist —Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NC DEQ— Division of Water Resources
828 296-4500 office
bev.price(@ncdenr.gov
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. 70 Highway

Swannanoa, NC 28778
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
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State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary sewer
overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 201701699
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): [1 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): Bryson Walk @ Lemon's Branch Rd
Manhole #: 398
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 12/04/2017 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 500
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
11:00 am Incident End Dt: 12/04/2017
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
Describe how the volume was determined: visual estimation
Weather conditions during the SSO event: clear & cool
Time: 01:00 pm
(hh:mm AM/PM)
2:0 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 500
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
Z Pipe Failure (Break)
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Beverly Price
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 12/04/2017
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 04:00:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 48-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Pipe Failure (Break)
Pipe size (inches)
4
What is the pipe material?
Pvc
What is the approximate age of line/pipe? (years old)
35
Is this a gravity line?
Is this a force main line?
Is the line a "High Priority" line?
Last inspection date and findings
11/13/2017 clear
If a force main then,
Was the break on the force main veritical?
Was the break on the force main horizantal?
Was the leak at the joint due to gasket failure?
Was the leak at the joint due to split bell?
When was the last inspection or test of the nearest air -release valve to determine of
operable?
NA
When was the last maintenace of the air release performed?
NA
If gravity sewer then,
Does the line receive flow from a force main immediately upstream of the failed section
of pipe?
0 Yes n No ❑ NA ❑ NE
n Yes [;71 No n NA n NE
Yes 0 No ❑ NA NE
n Yes n No [;71 NA n NE
Yes ❑ No 0 NA F1 NE
n Yes n No [;71 NA n NE
Yes ❑ No 0 NA M NE
Yes 0 No ❑ NA F1 NE
CS-SSO Form
Page: 2

If yes, what measures are taken to control the hydrogen sulfide production?
NA
When was the line last inspected or videoed?
11/13/2017
If line collapsed, what is the condition of the line up and down stream of the failure?
qood
What type of repair was made?
replaced old pipe with a 12 foot length of New 4" PVC (sdr 35)
Is the repair temporary or permanent?
permanent
If temporary, when is the permanent repair planned?
NA
Have there been other failures of this line in the past five years?
If so, then describe
System Visitation
ORC
Backup
Name:
Thomas Leslie Shook
Cert#
989194
Date visited:
12/04/2017
Time visited:
11:00 am
n Yes [71 No n NA n NE
0 Yes
[71 Yes
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Placed Hydrated Lime on contaminated areas & sprayed down with a concentrated amount of Bleach
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Thomas Leslie Shook Date: 12/06/17 11:00 am
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 4

State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary sewer
overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 201701786
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): [1 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): Intersection of Veterans Blvd and Academy St
Manhole #: 198
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 12/28/2017 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 750
Describe how the volume was determined
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
3:00 pm Incident End Dt: 12/28/2017
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
visual estimation (eye witness account)?
Weather conditions during the SSO event: clear & cool
Time: 05:00 pm
(hh:mm AM/PM)
2:0 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 250
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
Z Debris in line
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Daniel J Boss
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 12/29/2017
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 11:45:00 am
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 48-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Debris in line
What type of debris has been found in the line?
Non Bio-degradable cleaning towell-etts ??? (half of a 5 gallon bucket full)
Suspected cause or source of debris.
multiple fast food restaurants & two motels, plus two schools ??
Are manholes in the area secure and intact?
When was the area last checked/cleaned?
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location due to previous
problems with debris?
Explain
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and distributed to prevent future
similar occurrences?
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
n Yes [;71 No n NA n NE
[7( Yes n No n NA n NE
Comments:
The Town of Bryson City workers contacted the fast food restaurants & the motels & the schools to inform them to NOT
use non bio-degradable towell(s)!!!
System Visitation
ORC ❑ Yes
Backup
Name:
Travis McCall
Cert#
996706
Date visited:
12/29/2017
Time visited:
08:00 am
[71 Yes
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
controlled wash -down of storm water catch basin (contaminated) by untreated sanitary sewer !!!
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim:
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Date:
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary sewer
overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 201800248
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): [1 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): MH prior to WWTP
Manhole #: 2
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 02/11/2018 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 6,000
Describe how the volume was determined
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
7:30 am Incident End Dt: 02/11/2018
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
"Effluent Flow Meter" at the WWTP?
Weather conditions during the SSO event: HEAVY RAINT
Time: 11:30 am
(hh:mm AM/PM)
4:0 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 6000
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
Z Inflow and Infiltration Z Pump Station Equipme
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Beverly Price
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 02/12/2018
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 08:30:00 am
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 48-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any n Yes [;71 No n NA n NE
permit that addresses 1/1?
Explain if Yes:
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflows
at this spill location within the last year?
NONE!!!
Has there been any flow studies to determine 1/1 problems in the collection system at ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA F1 NE
the SSO location?
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA M NE
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there 1/1 related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan? [7( Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
Carringer St. Sewer Main (replacement)!
Have there been any grant or loan applications for 1/1 reduction projects? n Yes 0 No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If Yes, explain:
Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers? [7( Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
WWTP & Swain County Recycling Center!
Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been ❑ Yes 7 No ❑ NA ❑ NE
inspected recently?
If Yes, explain:
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future 1/1 related SSOs at this
location?
Remove 1/1 at WWTP (Sludge Press Bldg.)!!!
Comments:
Sludge Press Bldg. & Screen overflow areas need to be re -engineered so that "rain -water" does NOT get into the Town's
Sewer System!!!
Pump Station Equipment Failure
What kind of notification/alarm systems are present?
Auto-dialer/telemetry (one-way communication) 0 Yes
Audible [7( Yes
Visual 0 Yes
SCADA (two-way communication) n Yes
Emergency Contact Signage 0 Yes
Other n Yes
Describe the equipment that failed?
Auto -dialer & by-pass pump!
What kind of situations trigger an alarm condition at this station (i.e. pump failure,
power failure, high water, etc.)?
All of the above!
Were notification/alarm systems operable? n Yes [;71 No n NA n NE
If no, explain:
Auto -dialer was NOT working!
If a pump failed, when was the last maintenance and/or inspection performed?
By-pass pump was NOT working!
What specifically was checked/maintained?
NA
If a valve failed, when was it last exercised?
NA
Were all pumps set to alternate? [7( Yes n No n NA n NE
Did any pump show above normal run times prior to and during the SSO event? 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Were adequate spare parts on hand to fix the equipment (switch, fuse, valve, seal, n Yes 0 No ❑ NA ❑ NE
etc.)?
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

Was a spare or portable pump immediately available?
n Yes [;71 No n NA n NE
If a float problem, when were the floats last tested? How?
NA
If an auto -dialer or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
NA
Comments:
NA
System Visitation
ORC
Backup
Name:
Thomas Leslie Shook
Cert#
989194
Date visited:
02/11 /2018
Time visited:
09:30 am
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
NA
[;7( Yes
n Yes
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Thomas Leslie Shook
Date: 02/13/18 12:00 pm
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 4

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Feo.13.2018 4:02PM
No.0306 P. 2
Smoky Mountain Times notice to be posted in the February 15, 2018 edition.
Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage
In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes; Article 21, 143.215C, this public notice is to
inform you that the Town of Bryson City had a discharge of untreated sewage from the collection
system into the Tuckaseigee River, which began at the manhole #2 prior to the Wastewater
Treatment Plant at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, February 11, 2018. It was corrected and contained by the
Town of Bryson City by 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2018 This was a result of a failure
of a by-pass pump and simple telemetry at the pump station. It is estimated that 6,000 gallons of
untreated sewage entered the Tuckaseigee River.
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No.0306 P. 3
Smoky Mountain Times notice to be posted in the February 15, 2018 edition.
Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage
In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes; Article 21, 143.215C, this public notice is to
inform you that the Town of Bryson City had a discharge of untreated sewage from the collection
system into the Tuckaseigee River, which began at the manhole #2 prior to the Wastewater
Treatment Plant at 5: 30 a.m. Monday, February 12, 201 S. It was corrected and contained by the
Town of Bryson City by 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2018. This was a result of a failure of
a by-pass pump and simple telemetry at the pump station. It is estimated that 7,500 gallons of
untreated sewage entered the Tuckaseigee River.
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agent), you are hereby notified not to read, distribute, or copy the Information. Any disclosure of
the information in any way or taking of any action in reliance on the Information Is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this transmittal In error, please notify the sender immediately by
telephone and return the faxed copy by mall to this office.

Feo.13.2018 4:02PM
No.0306 P. 2
Smoky Mountain Times notice to be posted in the February 15, 2018 edition.
Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage
In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes; Article 21, 143.215C, this public notice is to
inform you that the Town of Bryson City had a discharge of untreated sewage from the collection
system into the Tuckaseigee River, which began at the manhole #2 prior to the Wastewater
Treatment Plant at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, February 11, 2018. It was corrected and contained by the
Town of Bryson City by 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2018 This was a result of a failure
of a by-pass pump and simple telemetry at the pump station. It is estimated that 6,000 gallons of
untreated sewage entered the Tuckaseigee River.
http!//www.brysoncitync.gov/vertical/sites/%7B6B5DAB32-DB97-47F4-AC1D-
AE9ECE9A837C%7D/uploads/2-11-2018 Discharge —of untreated_Sewagel.pdf

Feo.13.2018 4:02PM
No.0306 P. 3
Smoky Mountain Times notice to be posted in the February 15, 2018 edition.
Notice of Discharge of Untreated Sewage
In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes; Article 21, 143.215C, this public notice is to
inform you that the Town of Bryson City had a discharge of untreated sewage from the collection
system into the Tuckaseigee River, which began at the manhole #2 prior to the Wastewater
Treatment Plant at 5: 30 a.m. Monday, February 12, 201 S. It was corrected and contained by the
Town of Bryson City by 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2018. This was a result of a failure of
a by-pass pump and simple telemetry at the pump station. It is estimated that 7,500 gallons of
untreated sewage entered the Tuckaseigee River.
http://www.brysoncityne.gov/vertical/sites/%7B6B5DAB32-DB97-47F4-AC1D-
AE9ECE9A837C%7D/uploads/2-11-2018 2 Discharge_of untreated_Sewage2.pdf

State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary sewer
overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 201800249
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): [1 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): MH prior to WWTP
Manhole #: 2
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 02/12/2018 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 7,500
Describe how the volume was determined
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
5:30 am Incident End Dt: 02/12/2018
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
"Effluent Flow Meter" at the WWTP?
Weather conditions during the SSO event: HEAVY RAINT
Time: 10:30 am
(hh:mm AM/PM)
5:0 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 7500
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
Z Other (Please explain i
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Beverly Price
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 02/12/2018
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 02:30:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 48-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Other (Please explain in Part II)
Describe:
Auto -dialer was still NOT working!
Were adequate equipment and resources available to fix the problem?
If Yes, explain:
If the problem could not be immediately repaired, what actions were taken to lessen
the impact of the SSO?
By-pass pump was fixed & restored to operate!
Comments:
WWTP Facility Operators still continue NOT to report SSO's or Equipment NOT working!!!
System Visitation
CRC
Backup
Name:
Thomas Leslie Shook
Cert#
989194
Date visited:
02/12/2018
Time visited:
10:00 am
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
By-pass pump restored to operate!
n Yes [71 No n NA n NE
0 Yes
Yes
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As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Thomas Leslie Shook Date: 02/13/18 12:00 pm
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary sewer
overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 201800310
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): [1 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): Veterans Blvd.
Manhole #: 426
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 02/19/2018 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 2,000
Describe how the volume was determined
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
4:00 pm Incident End Dt: 02/20/2018
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
Visual Conformation
Weather conditions during the SSO event: Dry
Time
09:30 am
(hh:mm AM/PM)
17:30 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 500
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? 0
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
Z Roots
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Beverly Price
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 02/20/2018
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 03:00:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 48-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Roots
Do you have an active root control program on the line / area in question?
Describe
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location because of roots?
Explain:
First incident
What corrective actions have been accomplished at the SSO location (and
surrounding system if associated with the SSO)?
What corrective actions are planned at the SSO location to reduce root intrusion?
More inspections to the area
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year?
If Yes, when?
Comments:
System Visitation
ORC
Backup
Name:
Travis McCall
Cert#
996706
Date visited:
02/19/2018
Time visited:
06:30pm
n Yes [;71 No n NA n NE
Yes 0 No ❑ NA F1 NE
n Yes [;71 No n NA n NE
Yes
[;7( Yes
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How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Line was jetted and roots were removed.
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Travis Wesley McCall Date: 02/20/18 03:00 pm
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary sewer
overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 201800350
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): [1 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): Manhol #2 Bryson City
Manhole #: 2
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 03/01/2018 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 960
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
8:00 am Incident End Dt: 03/01/2018
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
Describe how the volume was determined: visual confirmation
Weather conditions during the SSO event: HEAVY RAIN
Time: 10:00 am
(hh:mm AM/PM)
2:0 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 480
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
Z Inflow and Infiltration
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Robert K Mitchell
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 03/01/2018
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 03:00:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 48-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any n Yes [;71 No n NA n NE
permit that addresses 1/1?
Explain if Yes:
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflows
at this spill location within the last year?
NONE
Has there been any flow studies to determine 1/1 problems in the collection system at ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA F1 NE
the SSO location?
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA M NE
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there 1/1 related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan? [7( Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
Carringer St.
Have there been any grant or loan applications for 1/1 reduction projects? n Yes 0 No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If Yes, explain:
Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers? [7( Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
WWTP & Swain County Recycling Center
Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
inspected recently?
If Yes, explain:
03/01 /2018
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What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future 1/1 related SSOs at this
location?
WWTP Main "influent" pump station
Comments:
System Visitation
ORC ❑ Yes
Backup [;7( Yes
Name:
Travis McCall
Cert#
996706
Date visited:
03/01 /2018
Time visited:
08:00 am
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
RAIN stopped
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim:
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Date:
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary sewer
overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 201800816
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): ❑ Sanitary Sewer 21 Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): Riverview Dr, MH#2 just prior to WWTP lift station
Manhole #: 2
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 05/29/2018 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 960
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
4:00 pm Incident End Dt: 05/29/2018
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
Describe how the volume was determined: visual confirmation
Weather conditions during the SSO event: HEAVY RAIN
Time: 06:00 pm
(hh:mm AM/PM)
2:0 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 480
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? 0
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
Z Inflow and Infiltration Z Pump Station Equipme
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Beverly Price
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 05/30/2018
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 08:30:00 am
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any n Yes [;71 No n NA n NE
permit that addresses 1/1?
Explain if Yes:
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflows
at this spill location within the last year?
routine "wash -down" of the screen(s) for the WWTP, by the Facility Operators ???
Has there been any flow studies to determine 1/1 problems in the collection system at Yes 0 No ❑ NA NE
the SSO location?
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year?
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there 1/1 related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan?
If Yes, explain:
New Main "influent' lift station is currently under construction!
Have there been any grant or loan applications for 1/1 reduction projects?
If Yes, explain:
Carringer St. (denied) ??
Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers?
If Yes, explain:
Storm drain(s) at WWTP inflow directly back to the Main "influent' lift station !!!
Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been
inspected recently?
Yes 0 No ❑ NA M NE
[7( Yes n No n NA n NE
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
[7( Yes n No n NA n NE
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If Yes, explain:
Heavy Rains during the Memorial Day weekend warranted the continuous inspection of the Main "trunk" lines in Town !
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What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future 1/1 related SSOs at this
location?
To "remove" the I & I from the Storm "drain()" at the WWTP ?
Comments:
Continuous "re -circulation" of the "water run-off' from the "screen(s)" continue to "plaque" the Main "influent" lift station!!!
Pump Station Equipment Failure
What kind of notification/alarm systems are present?
Auto-dialer/telemetry (one-way communication) 0 Yes
Audible [7( Yes
Visual 0 Yes
SCADA (two-way communication) n Yes
Emergency Contact Signage 0 Yes
Other n Yes
Describe the equipment that failed?
screen(s) "over -flowing" from the top of the WWTP !!
What kind of situations trigger an alarm condition at this station (i.e. pump failure,
power failure, high water, etc.)?
Dower failure & hiah water alarm
Were notification/alarm systems operable? [;7( Yes n No n NA n NE
If no, explain:
If a pump failed, when was the last maintenance and/or inspection performed?
Both pump(s) & the "by-pass" pump did NOT fail to run !!!
What specifically was checked/maintained?
Screen(s) were "washed -down" & "overflow" into the Storm drain eliminated !!!
If a valve failed, when was it last exercised?
na
Were all pumps set to alternate? [7( Yes n No n NA n NE
Did any pump show above normal run times prior to and during the SSO event? 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Were adequate spare parts on hand to fix the equipment (switch, fuse, valve, seal, [;7( Yes n No n NA n NE
etc.)?
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Was a spare or portable pump immediately available?
[;7( Yes n No n NA n NE
If a float problem, when were the floats last tested? How?
na
If an auto -dialer or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
na
Comments:
Facility Operators need to be more effective by periodically (as needed) "washing -down" the screen(s) at the WWTP !!!
System Visitation
ORC 0 Yes
Backup n Yes
Name:
Thomas Leslie Shook
Cert#
989194
Date visited:
05/29/2018
Time visited:
04:00 PM
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
TLS "washed -down" the screen(s) at the WWTP (at 5 pm), & at 6 pm the SSO/manhole #2 quit!! Town Employees returned
the next day to spray & disinfect the area w/Bleach solution I
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim:
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Date:
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 4

State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary sewer
overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 201801143
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): [1 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): 45 Everett St
Manhole #: 28
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 08/01/2018 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 300
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
4:00 pm Incident End Dt: 08/01/2018
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
Describe how the volume was determined: Visual
Weather conditions during the SSO event: Heavy Rain
Time
04:50 pm
(hh:mm AM/PM)
0:50 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 300
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? 0
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
Z Inflow and Infiltration
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Beverly Price
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 08/02/2018
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 09:00:00 am
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any n Yes [;71 No n NA n NE
permit that addresses 1/1?
Explain if Yes:
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflows
at this spill location within the last year?
None
Has there been any flow studies to determine 1/1 problems in the collection system at ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA F1 NE
the SSO location?
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA M NE
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there 1/1 related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan? [7( Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
Carringer St.
Have there been any grant or loan applications for 1/1 reduction projects? 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If Yes, explain:
CDBG Grants for Carringer Street
Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers? [7( Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
WWTP and Swain County Recycling Center
Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
inspected recently?
If Yes, explain:
03/01 /2018
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What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future 1/1 related SSOs at this
location?
WWTP Main influent pump station
Comments:
System Visitation
ORC ❑ Yes
Backup n Yes
Name:
Cert#
Date visited:
Time visited:
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Rain stopped
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Regina Mathis Date: 08/02/18 05:00 pm
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Title: Manager Town
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary sewer
overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 201803770
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): [1 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): 45 Everett Street - Town Hall
Manhole #: 27B
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 12/28/2018 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 6,000
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
7:00 am Incident End Dt: 12/28/2018
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
Describe how the volume was determined: visual confirmation
Weather conditions during the SSO event: HEAVY RAIN
Time: 04:00 pm
(hh:mm AM/PM)
9:0 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 6000
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
2 Severe Natural Conditi Q Inflow and Infiltration
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): George A Price
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 12/28/2018
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 04:30:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Severe Natural Condition
Describe the "severe natural condition" in detail?
HEAVY RAIN
How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation
for the event?
6 am - Carrinaer St. lift station Alarm & Auto Dialer started aoina off
Comments:
Town Personel responded accordingly & determined Severe Natural Condition (Heavy Rain)
Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any n Yes [;71 No n NA n NE
permit that addresses 1/1?
Explain if Yes:
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflows
at this spill location within the last year?
manhole inspections
Has there been any flow studies to determine 1/1 problems in the collection system at ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA F1 NE
the SSO location?
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA F1 NE
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there 1/1 related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan? [;7( Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
Carringer St. & River St. (behind Walgreen's)
Have there been any grant or loan applications for 1/1 reduction projects? 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA F1 NE
If Yes, explain:
Carringer St. (CDBG)
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Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers?
[;7( Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
Bear Hunters Campground (RV sites)
Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been
inspected recently?
If Yes, explain:
12/28/2018 & 12/31 /2018
What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future 1/1 related SSOs at this
location?
more routine manhole inspections & more communication with "upstream" customers
Comments:
Bear Hunters Campground "accidentally" made this occurence worse
System Visitation
ORC
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA F1 NE
[71 Yes
Backup 0 Yes
Name:
Thomas Leslie Shook
Cert#
989194
Date visited:
12/28/2018
Time visited:
05:00 pm
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
When it subcided I cleaned up the area around the manhole (#27-B) & sprayed with a 10% Bleach solution
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim:
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Date:
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

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WWTP UPSET, SPILL, OR BYPASS (circle one) Incident No.: Q 3 3- o
Permittee: O w'` } i j� `�s� � ' :r� Permit No.: WQCS 0 0 3
Facility: `e `` t County: �A
Incident Started -Date: ! Z Time: �- MPM Incident Ended -Date: Time: (AM/I
Estimated Volume: ift, 6y':Reach Surface Waters? ✓Yes_No; Surface Watery Name: �LA c.
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: 6 006 Fish Kill? Yes ✓ No
Location: V - r.-F J C/ � ,v �- s 11 'C. - i 1-0 i, , !,4`' 1 , Manhole#
Cause/Reason for Upset/Spill/Bypass: Severe Natural Condition; '1&I; Vandalism; Roots;
Pipe Failure/Break; Grease;
Caller's Name
PS Equip. Failure; _Debris In Line; _Power Outage; Other
DWR/ARO Staff Reported To:
Date: % q Z
Time: / 7'L)
(full name)
(AM/1?M)

State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary sewer
overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 201900340
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): [1 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): 45 Everette St
Manhole #: 27B
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 02/12/2019 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 1,000
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
3:00 pm Incident End Dt: 02/12/2019
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
Describe how the volume was determined: visual confirmation
Weather conditions during the SSO event: HEAVY RAIN
Time: 05:00 pm
(hh:mm AM/PM)
2:0 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 1000
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
2 Severe Natural Conditi Q Inflow and Infiltration
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Beverly Price
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 02/13/2019
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 09:00:00 am
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Severe Natural Condition
Describe the "severe natural condition" in detail?
How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation
for the event?
Comments:
Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
permit that addresses 1/1?
Explain if Yes:
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflows
at this spill location within the last year?
Has there been any flow studies to determine 1/1 problems in the collection system at n Yes n No n NA n NE
the SSO location?
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there 1/1 related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan? n Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
Have there been any grant or loan applications for 1/1 reduction projects? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA F1 NE
If Yes, explain:
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been
inspected recently?
n Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future 1/1 related SSOs at this
location?
Comments:
System Visitation
ORC
Backup
Name:
Cert#
Date visited:
Time visited:
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
n Yes
Yes
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Thomas Leslie Shook Date: 02/13/19 02:00 pm
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

Permittee
Facility: Tcu:.tiy-
Incident Started -Date:=& Time:;�OAP`M
r1* ' t
Permit No.: WQCS Qfj _-
County:(_
Incident Ended -Date: / Time: -'00 AM
Estimated Volume:_.. ( Reach Surface Wafters? I�YesNo; Surface Water Name: TC. E'
Volume Reaching Surface Waters:_, �L�:�� Fish Kill? Yes_,% No
� \1
Location:_ ' V'IY(,�� '11000 � _ Manhole#
Cause/Reason for Upset/Spill/Bypass: Y Severe Natural Condition; t I&I; Vandalism; Roots;
""_Pipe Failure/Break; ---Grease; --PS Equip. Failure; _Debris In Line; Power Outage; Other
Caller's Name: _ DWR/ARO Staff Reported To:7 e- —(full name)
� '3 , Date: Time:—' (AM/PM)

State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary sewer
overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 201901279
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): [1 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): Manhole at Powell Lumber: 1015 Bryson Walk, Bryson City
Manhole #: 71 OR 72
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 07/23/2019 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 2,000
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
1:00 pm Incident End Dt: 07/23/2019
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
Describe how the volume was determined: visual confirmation
Weather conditions during the SSO event: mild/fair
Time: 04:00 pm
(hh:mm AM/PM)
3:0 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 2000
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? 0
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
Z Other (Please explain i
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Robert K Mitchell
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 07/23/2019
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 01:30:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Other (Please explain in Part II)
Describe:
Were adequate equipment and resources available to fix the problem?
If Yes, explain:
If the problem could not be immediately repaired, what actions were taken to lessen
the impact of the SSO?
Comments:
System Visitation
CRC
Backup
Name:
Travis McCall
Cert#
996706
Date visited:
07/23/2019
Time visited:
01:00 pm
n Yes n No n NA n NE
Yes
0 Yes
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Trees and roots removed and new manhole cone installed. Area was cleared and soil removed to replace manhole cone.
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Regina Mathis Date: 08/02/19 01:00 pm
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Title: Manager Town
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWR Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWR Regional Office within five business days of the first knowledge of the
sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170 (WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 201901279 Owner: Town of Bryson City
Region: City: Bryson City County: Swain
Source of SSO (check applicable): ® Sanitary Sewer ® Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump
Station 6, Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc.): Manhole #71 at Powell Lumber near lift station
Manhole #: 71
Latitude (degrees/minute/second): Longitude (degrees/minute/second):
Incident Started Dt: 07-23-2019 Time: 1:00 p.m. Incident End Dt: 07-23-2019 Time: 4:00 p.m.
(mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm) AM/PM (mm-dd-yyyy) (hh:mm) AM/PM
Estimated volume of the SSO: 2000 gallons Estimated Duration (round to nearest hour): 3 hour(s)
Describe how the volume was determined: visual confirmation
Weather conditions during the SSO event: Mild/fair
Did the SSO reach surface waters? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Volume reaching surface waters: 2000 gallons Surface water name: Tuckaseigee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
❑Severe Natural Conditions ❑ Grease ®Roots ❑Inflow & Infiltration
❑Pump Station Equipment Failure ❑ Power Outage []vandalism ❑ Debris in line ❑Pipe Failure (Break)
❑Other (Please explain in Part II)
24-hour verbal notification (name of person contacted): Kevin Mitchell
®DWR ❑Emergency Management Date (mm-dd-yyy): 07-23-2019Time: (hh:mm AM/PM): 1:30 p.m.
Per G.S. 143-215.1 C(b), the owner or operator of any wastewater collection system shall:
In the event of a discharge of 1,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater to the surface waters of the State, issue
a press release to all print and electronic news media that provide general coverage in the county where the
discharge occurred setting out the details of the discharge. The press release shall be issued within 24 hours after
the owner or operator has determined that the discharge has reached surface waters of the State.
In the event of a discharge of 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater to the surface waters of the State,
publish a notice of the discharge in a newspaper having general circulation in the county in which the discharge
occurs and in each county downstream from the point of discharge that is significantly affected by the discharge. The
Regional Office shall determine which counties are significantly affected by the discharge and shall approve the form
and content of the notice and the newspapers in which the notice is published.
WHETHER OF NOT PART II IS COMPLETED A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED SEE PAGE 13
Form CS-SSO Page I

In order to
submit
a claim for justification of an SSO, you must use PartII
of form CS-SSO
with
additional documentation as
necessary.
DWR
staff will review the justification claim and determine if
enforcement
action is
appropriate.
PART II:
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS
PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE
OF
THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(in the check boxes
below, NA = Not Applicable and
NE
= Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS
IS HAS BEEN SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM
Form CS-SSO Page 2

Severe Natural Conditions (hurricane tornado etc.)
Describe the "severe natural condition" in detail:
How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation for the event?
Comments:
Form CS-SSO Page 3

Grease (Documentation such
as cleaning
inspection enforcement
actions
past overflow
reports educational
material
and distribution date etc should
be available
upon request.)
When was the last time this specific line (or wet well) was cleaned?
Do you have an enforceable grease ordinance that requires new or retrofit
of
grease trapstinterceptors?
❑
Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
Have there been recent inspection and/or enforcement actions taken on near-
by restaurants or other nonresidential grease contributors?
❑
Yes
❑ No
❑NA
❑ NE
Explain:
Have there been other SSOs or blockages in this areas that were also caused
by grease
❑
Yes
❑ No
[:]NA
❑ NE
When?
If yes, describe them:
Have cleaning and inspections ever been done at this location?
❑
Yes
❑ No
[:]NA
❑ NE
Explain.
Have educational material about grease been distributed in the past?
❑
Yes
❑ No
[:]NA
❑ NE
When:
and to whom:
Explain:
If the SSO occurred at a pump station, when was the wet well and pumps last checked
for grease accumulation:
Were the floats clean?
❑Yes
❑ No
❑NA
❑ NE
Comments:
Form CS-SSO Page 4

Roots
Do you have an active root control program on the line / area in question? ❑ Yes ® No ❑NA
Describe:
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location because
of roots? ❑ Yes ® No ❑NA
Explain:
What corrective actions have been accomplished at the SSO location (and
surrounding system if associated with the SSO)? Trees and roots removed. New manhole cone installed
What corrective actions are planned at the SSO location to reduce root intrusion? More inspections
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? ❑ Yes ® No ❑NA
If Yes, when?
Comments:
❑ NE
❑ NE
❑ NE
Form CS-SSO Page 5

Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule ❑ Yes ❑ No
Has there been any flow studies to determine I/I problems in the
collection system at the SSO location?
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year?
If Yes, when and what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there 1/1 related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan?
If Yes, explain:
Have there been any grant or loan applications for 1/1 reduction projects?
If Yes, explain:
Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections
with storm sewers?
If Yes, explain:
Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream
been inspected recently?
If Yes, explain:
❑
Yes o NA ❑ NE
❑ ❑ N❑
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑NA ❑ NE
What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future I/I related SSOs at this location?
Comments:
Form CS-SSO Page 6

Pump Station Equipment Failure (Documentation of testing records etc should be provided upon request)
What kind of notification/alarm systems are present?
Auto-dialer/telemetry (one-way communication) ❑ Yes
Audible ❑ Yes
Visual ❑ Yes
SCADA (two-way communication) ❑ Yes
Emergency Contact Signage ❑ Yes
Other ❑ Yes
If Yes, explain:
Describe the equipment that failed:
What kind of situations trigger an alarm condition at this station (i.e. pump failure, power failure, high water, etc.)?
Were notification/alarm systems operable? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑NA ❑ NE
In no, explain:
If a pump failed, when was the last maintenance and/or inspection performed?
What specifically was checked/maintained?
If a valve failed, when was it last exercised?
Were all
pumps set to alternate?
❑Yes
❑
No
❑NA
❑
NE
Did any
pump show above normal run times prior to and during the SSO event?
❑
Yes
❑
No
❑NA
❑
NE
Were adequate spare parts on hand to fix the equipment
Was a spare or portable pump immediately available?
If a float problem, when were the floats last tested? How?
If an auto -dialer or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
Comments:
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑NA ❑ NE
Form CS-SSO Page 7

Power outage (Documentation of testing records tec should be provided of alternative power source upon
request.)
What is your alternate power or pumping source?
Did it function
properly?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑NA
❑ NE
Describe?
When was the alternate power or pumping source last tested under load?
If caused by a weather event, how much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken to prepare for the
event?
Comments:
Form CS-SSO Pale 8

Vandalism
Provide police report number:
Was the site secured? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If Yes, how?
Have there been previous problems with vandalism at the SSO location?
If Yes, explain:
What security measures have been put in place to prevent similar ❑ Yes ❑ No
occurrences in the future?
Comments:
❑NA
❑ NE
❑ NE
Form CS-SSO Page 9

Debris in line (Rocks, sticks, rags and other items not allowed in the collection system etc.)
What type of debris has been found in the line?
Suspected cause or source of debris:
Are manholes in the area secure and intact?
When was the area last checked/cleaned?
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location
due to previous problems with debris?
Explain:
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and distributed
to prevent future similar occurrences?
Comments:
❑ as ❑ No ❑NA
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑NA
❑ NE
❑ NE
❑ NE
Form CS-SSO Page10

Other (Pictures and police report as applicable must be available upon request.)
Describe:
Were adequate equipment and resources available to fix the problem?
If Yes, explain:
If the problem could not be immediately repaired, what actions
were taken to lessen the impact of the SSO?
Comments:
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑NA
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑NA
❑ NE
Form CS-SSO Page 11

Pipe Failure (Break)
Pipe size (inches)
What is the pipe material
What is the approximate age of the line/ pipe (years old)
Is this a gravity line?
Is this a force main line?
Is the line a "High Priority" line?
Last inspection date and findings
If a force main then,
Was the break on the force main vertical?
Was the break on the force main horizontal?
Was the leak at the joint due to gasket failure ?
Was the leak at the joint due to split bell?
❑
Yes
❑
No
❑NA
❑
NE
❑
Yes
❑
No
❑NA
❑
NE
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑NA
❑ NE
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑NA
❑ NE
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑NA
❑ NE
❑
Yes
❑
No
❑NA
❑
NE
❑
Yes
❑
No
❑NA
❑
NE
When was the last inspection or test of the nearest air -release valve to determine if operable?
When was the last maintenance of the air release performed?
If gravity sewer then,
Does the line receive flow from a force main immediately upstream ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑NA ❑ NE
of the failed section of pipe?
If yes, what measures are taken to control the hydrogen sulfide production?
When was the line last inspected or videoed?
If line collapsed, what is the condition of the line up and down stream of the failure?
What type of repair was made?
If temporary, when is the permanent repair planned?
Have there been other failures of this line in the past five years? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑NA ❑ NE
If so, then describe
Form CS-SSO Pale 12

System Visitation
ORC ❑ Yes
Backup
Name: Travis McCall
Certification Number: 996706
Date visited: 07/23/2019
Time visited: 1:00 P.M.
How was the SSO remediated (i./e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Trees and roots removed and new manhole cone installed. Area was cleared and soil removed to replace manhole cone
As a
representative
for
the responsible
party
I certify that
the
information
contained
in this report
is true and
accurate to the
best
of
my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Regina Mathis
Date: 08-02-2019
Signature: IA1)4 Title: / Olj✓1 �IQ
Telephone Number: 28488-M
Any additional
information desired
to be submitted should be
sent to the appropriate Division Regional
Office
within five
business days
of first knowledge of the SSO with re#erence to
the incident number (the incident number
is only
generated
when electronic entry of this form is
completed, if used).
Form CS-SSO Page 13

Permittee: 7o,^ 0� 'A*r CA, V Permit No.: WQCS 00 1 -1 0
Facility:tYae Uri �e1\tfhS �yti County: �7wa,n
Incident Started -Date: Time: I' 0 AM PM Incident Ended -Date: 1113 Time: �('.30 (AMAL-NI
Estimated Volume: a 000 $0 Reach Surface Waters? ✓Yes_No; Surface Water Name: (yr 4j,4("V('
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: '1,000 6L\ Fish Kill? Yes < No
Location: lM,0 Wi � LvrnItcf - 1 015 6f4/,� V^J'A4 Manhole# it 019,
Cause/Reason for Upset/Spill/Bypass: _Severe Natural Condition; _ I&I; _Vandalism; _Roots;
_Pipe Failure/Break; _Grease; _PS Equip. Failure; _Debris In Line; _Power Outage; X Other
Caller's Name: 9c ; , j DWR/ARO Staff Reported To: V(q (full name)
9U-3335 Date: Jhq Time: °' 50 AM PM)
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State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five days of the first knowledge of the sanitary sewer
overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 201901317
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): [1 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): 45 Everett St (Town Hall Parking Lot)
Manhole #: 27B
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 08/01/2019 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 330
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
5:00 pm Incident End Dt: 08/01/2019
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
Describe how the volume was determined: visual confirmation
Weather conditions during the SSO event: HEAVY RAIN
Time
05:30 pm
(hh:mm AM/PM)
0:30 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 330
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? 0
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
2 Severe Natural Conditi Q Inflow and Infiltration Q Debris in line
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Mikal Willmer
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 08/02/2019
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 08:40:00 am
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Severe Natural Condition
Describe the "severe natural condition" in detail?
Heavy Rain
How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation
for the event?
N/A
Comments:
Severe "Down -Pour"
Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA n NE
permit that addresses 1/1?
Explain if Yes:
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflows
at this spill location within the last year?
Periodic cleaning of Main Transmission Sewer Lines
Has there been any flow studies to determine 1/1 problems in the collection system at ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA F1 NE
the SSO location?
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA F1 NE
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
March/2019 "Smoke -testing" - NO defects discovered
Are there 1/1 related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan? [;7( Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
Carringer St. & Hughes Br.
Have there been any grant or loan applications for 1/1 reduction projects? 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA F1 NE
If Yes, explain:
Carringer St. ( CDBG ) "denied"
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers? [;7( Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
Main St. (storm - water)
Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
inspected recently?
If Yes, explain:
June/2019 High Priority Sewer Lines inspected
What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future 1/1 related SSOs at this
location?
Thorough "cleaning" & removal of sand & debris
Comments:
currently working with Engineering Firm to FLOW STUDY the Sewer Lines on this side of Town
Debris in line
What type of debris has been found in the line?
sand (silt) & "sludge" build-up
Suspected cause or source of debris.
storm -water
Are manholes in the area secure and intact?
When was the area last checked/cleaned?
July/2019
Have cleaning and inspections ever been increased at this location due to previous
problems with debris?
Explain:
Holidays & Heavy Rain conditions
Are appropriate educational materials being developed and distributed to prevent future
similar occurrences?
Comments:
Town is "updating" the Grease Trap Ordinance for "enforcing"
System Visitation
ORC
Backup
Name:
Thomas L. Shook
Cert#
989194
CS-SSO Form
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
[7( Yes n No n NA n NE
[7( Yes n No n NA n NE
[;7( Yes
Yes
Page: 3

Date visited:
08012019
Time visited:
05:30 Pm
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
"subsided" - water hose the area
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Thomas Leslie Shook Date: 08/02/19 09:20 am
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 4

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Permittee: 9 rsi�, C Permit No.: WQCS 0:/ \1-y
Facility: C _ C County: A
Incident Started-Date:_jt�.,A - k Time: 5':wAM/(OM Incident Ended -Date: LYE Time: S' 3,(AM/
Estimated Volume: '3 3cReach Surface Waters?-.�Yes__No; Surface Water Name: k. e-M, -
Volume Reaching Surface Waters:_ �U Fish Kill?--Yes�No
Location: A-S- C N 1�\ J —� Manhole# P
Cause/Reason for Upset/Spill/Bypass: Severe Natural Condition; -< I&I; _Vandalism; _Roots;
_Pipe Failure/Break; _Grease; _PS Equip. Failure; ___Debris In Line; __Power Outage; _Other
Caller's Name: -C©A. > h K DWR/ARO Staff Reported To :­j�,--k-< (-��n�- (full name)
Date: J�'� .a - 19 Time: Q)93IR (AM/PM)
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State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five business days of the first knowledge of the
sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 202000278
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): [1 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): System Wide Failure
Manhole #: 27 B -45 EVERETT ST.
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 02/06/2020 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 100,000
Describe how the volume was determined
Weather conditions during the SSO event
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
6:00 am Incident End Dt: 02/07/2020
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
several manholes (estimated) HIGH / LOW
HEAVY RAIN!!! Flooding!! City Streets!
Time
01:00 am
(hh:mm AM/PM)
19:0 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 100000
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes ❑ No Q Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
2 Severe Natural Conditi Q Inflow and Infiltration
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Mikal Willmer
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 02/06/2020
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 03:00:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Severe Natural Condition
Describe the "severe natural condition" in detail?
HEAVY RAIN!!! "several' inches of rain & the Tuckasegee River got out of its banks!!
How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation
for the event?
NA
Comments:
Other circumstances arose causing this condition to get worse?
Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any
permit that addresses 1/1?
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Explain if Yes:
(McGill Assoc.) Engineering Firm is "currently" performing a 1/1 study, so as to evaluate Town Collection System problems
& "course" of action to fix!!
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflows
at this spill location within the last year?
cleaning & inspecting
Has there been any flow studies to determine 1/1 problems in the collection system at 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
the SSO location?
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Study is currently under review & a solution has vet to be recommended? (McGill Assoc.)
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
2019 - so as to convince a "neighboring" customer to 'remove" downspout from Sanitary Sewer! (Restaurant next door)
Are there 1/1 related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan?
If Yes, explain:
Carringer St. Powell Lumber Hughes Br. Bryson Walk
Have there been any grant or loan applications for 1/1 reduction projects?
If Yes, explain:
Carringer St.
[;7( Yes n No n NA n NE
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA M NE
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers? [;7( Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
Vet's Blvd. Bryson Walk Powell Lumber
Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA F1 NE
inspected recently?
If Yes, explain:
"representative" (McGill Assoc.) Engineering Firm 1/1 study
What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future 1/1 related SSOs at this
location?
cleaning & inspecting
Comments:
Awaiting information to be "processed" & "recommendation" from Engineering Firm (McGill Assoc.) - 1/1 study
System Visitation
ORC
Backup
Name:
Tom Shook
Cert#
989194
Date visited:
02/07/2020
Time visited:
07:00 am
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
River went down & the Town parking lot had been washed clean of any debris & residue!
[7( Yes
Yes
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Thomas Leslie Shook
Date: 02/10/20 02:00 pm
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

2i
Permittee:%�CCIS-
Permit No: WQCS 60 «�
Facility: RC_ C County:
Incident Started -Date: )-4-20 Time: 0�3o A /PM * Incident Ended Date: Time: AM/PM
Estimated Volume: — Reach Surface Waters?�resNo; Surface Water Narne: Tuck�:S�cvn
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: — \ Fish Kill? Yes -2 No
Location: 5�a k _ �e ¢ Manhole n
Cause/Reason for Upset/Spill/Bypass:
_Severe Natural Condition -,�, I&I _ Vandalism _ Roots Pipe Failure/Break
Grease PS Equip Failure _ Debris In Line _ Power Outage Other
Caller's Name: -Tb. Sk i DVVR/ARO Staff Reported To: wA\NT- (full name)
Date:_ Z-G -Zv Time: G
NOTES: s a-- cu„rlu_

State of North Carolina
DWR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five business days of the first knowledge of the
sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 202000675
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): [1 Sanitary Sewer ❑ Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): Main line near the Rosewood and Main St.
Manhole #:
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 02/13/2020 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 100,000
Describe how the volume was determined
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
7:00 am Incident End Dt: 02/13/2020
(hh:mm AM/PM) (mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour):
Pump Station and Calcs
Weather conditions during the SSO event: Heavy Rain
Time
03:30 pm
(hh:mm AM/PM)
8:30 hours
Did SSO reach surface waters? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 100000
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? 0
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
2 Severe Natural Conditi Q Inflow and Infiltration
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Mikal Willmer
2 DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 02/13/2020
Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 03:00:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Severe Natural Condition
Describe the "severe natural condition" in detail?
How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation
for the event?
Comments:
Inflow and Infiltration
Are you under an SOC (Special Order by Consent) or do you have a schedule in any ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
permit that addresses 1/1?
Explain if Yes:
What corrective actions have been taken to reduce or eliminate I & I related overflows
at this spill location within the last year?
Has there been any flow studies to determine 1/1 problems in the collection system at n Yes n No n NA n NE
the SSO location?
If Yes, when was the study completed and what actions did it recommend?
Has the line been smoke tested or videoed within the past year? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If Yes, when and indicate what actions are necessary and the status of such actions:
Are there 1/1 related projects in your Capital Improvement Plan? n Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
Have there been any grant or loan applications for 1/1 reduction projects? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
Do you suspect any major sources of inflow or cross connections with storm sewers? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA F1 NE
If Yes, explain:
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

Have all lines contacting surface waters in the SSO location and upstream been
inspected recently?
n Yes n No n NA n NE
If Yes, explain:
What other corrective actions are planned to prevent future 1/1 related SSOs at this
location?
Comments:
System Visitation
ORC
Backup
Name:
Cert#
Date visited:
Time visited:
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
n Yes
Yes
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Thomas Leslie Shook Date: 02/13/20 03:30 pm
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of first
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of this
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

Permittee: 0 c,. C -' Permit No: VVQCS G3®t —I-C>
Facility: S3 C. L County: _� �.' N
Incident Started -Date: 2 13-ZOTime: 6*�Lu "/PM * Incident Ended Date: 2 qOL.9 Time: Cf330 AM/16m
Estimated Volume: iu c Reach Surface Waters? JV es No; Surface Water Name: :L <
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: lu, wy Fish Kill? —Yes y�No
Location: \ .S, of a mc,.x b-\ . Manhole#
Cause/Reason for Upset/Spill/Bypass:
Severe Natural Condition .k I&I
Grease PS Equip Failure
Caller's Name: C­,\• � Y Tr; ­=
NOTES: �_�
Vandalism_ Roots Pipe Failure/Break
Debris In Line _ Power Outage _ Other
DWR/ARO Staff Reported To: w- Vl� (full name)
Ilme:
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWR Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five business days of the first knowledge of the
sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 202001060
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): ❑ Sanitary Sewer 0 Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): 45 Everett St
Manhole #: 27B
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 03/23/2020 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 1,200
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
8:00 am
(hh:mm AM/PM)
Incident End Dt: 03/23/2020 Time
(mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour)
10:00 am
(hh:mm AM/PM)
2:0 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: time lapse (times) average flow
Weather conditions during the SSO event: Heavy Rain
Did SSO reach surface waters? Q Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 1200
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
P Pump Station Equipr
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Daniel J Boss
P DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 03/23/2020 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 03:00:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.lC(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II:
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Pump Station Equipment Failure
What kind of notification/alarm systems are present?
Auto-dialer/telemetry (one-way communication) 7 Yes
Audible 7 Yes
Visual 7 Yes
SCADA (two-way communication) F7 Yes
Emergency Contact Signage F7 Yes
Other r7 Yes
Describe the equipment that failed?
Main "influent' pump(s) at the WWTP "clogged -up" & refuse to work!
What kind of situations trigger an alarm condition at this station (i.e. pump failure,
power failure, high water, etc.)?
All of the above!
Were notification/alarm systems operable? 7 Yes n No n NA n NE
If no, explain:
If a pump failed, when was the last maintenance and/or inspection performed?
ne
What specifically was checked/maintained?
pump(s) were pulled & cleared!
If a valve failed, when was it last exercised?
na
Were all pumps set to alternate? W Yes ❑ No ❑ NA r7 NE
Did any pump show above normal run times prior to and during the SSO event? ❑ Yes W No ❑ NA r7 NE
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

Were adequate spare parts on hand to fix the equipment (switch, fuse, valve, seal, W Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
etc.)?
Was a spare or portable pump immediately available? 7 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If a float problem, when were the floats last tested? How?
ne
If an auto -dialer or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
na
Comments:
customers are flushina non-biodearadable towels & rubber aloves into the Town's Collection Svstem & it's stoDDina uD the
Sewer pump(s)!!!
System Visitation
ORC Yes
Backup
Name:
Tom Shook
Cert#
Yes
Date visited:
03/23/2020
Time visited:
03:00 pm
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
by-pass pump installed & pumps pulled & cleared! Town workers "washed -down" parking lot after SSO stopped!!
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Thomas Leslie Shook
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Date: 03/30/20 10:15 am
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of 1
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of th
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWR Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five business days of the first knowledge of the
sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 202001062
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): ❑ Sanitary Sewer 0 Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): 315 Riverview Dr.
Manhole #: 2
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 03/23/2020 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 4,800
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
9:00 am
(hh:mm AM/PM)
Incident End Dt: 03/23/2020 Time
(mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour)
11:00 am
(hh:mm AM/PM)
2:0 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: amount of flow NOT being pumped by "influent" pump(s) - hourly
Weather conditions during the SSO event: Heavy Rain
Did SSO reach surface waters? Q Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 4800
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes ❑ No [71 Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed?
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
P Pump Station Equipr
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Daniel J Boss
P DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 03/23/2020 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 03:00:00 pm
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.lC(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II:
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Pump Station Equipment Failure
What kind of notification/alarm systems are present?
Auto-dialer/telemetry (one-way communication) 7 Yes
Audible 7 Yes
Visual 7 Yes
SCADA (two-way communication) F7 Yes
Emergency Contact Signage F7 Yes
Other r7 Yes
Describe the equipment that failed?
2 out of 3 DumD(s) failed at the Main "influent" lift station - WWTP
What kind of situations trigger an alarm condition at this station (i.e. pump failure,
power failure, high water, etc.)?
all of the above!
Were notification/alarm systems operable? 7 Yes n No n NA n NE
If no, explain:
If a pump failed, when was the last maintenance and/or inspection performed?
ne
What specifically was checked/maintained?
pump(s) pulled & cleared & put back into operation!!
If a valve failed, when was it last exercised?
na
Were all pumps set to alternate? W Yes ❑ No ❑ NA r7 NE
Did any pump show above normal run times prior to and during the SSO event? ❑ Yes W No ❑ NA r7 NE
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

Were adequate spare parts on hand to fix the equipment (switch, fuse, valve, seal, W Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
etc.)?
Was a spare or portable pump immediately available? 7 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If a float problem, when were the floats last tested? How?
ne
If an auto -dialer or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
ne
Comments:
by-pass pump used to make-up for the 2 pump(s) not in operation!!
System Visitation
ORC Yes
Backup ❑ Yes
Name:
Tom Shook
Cert#
989194
Date visited:
03/23/2020
Time visited:
03:00 pm
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
Bleach mix & Hvdrated Lime & Rain!!!
As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim: Thomas Leslie Shook
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Date: 03/30/20 10:30 am
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of 1
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of th
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DWR Division of Water Resources
Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Division of Water Resources Form CS-SSO
PART I:
This form shall be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within five business days of the first knowledge of the
sanitary sewer overflow (SSO).
Permit Number: WQCS00170
(WQCS# if active, otherwise use WQCSD#)
Facility: Bryson City Collection System Incident #: 202002849
Owner: Town of Bryson City
City: Bryson City County: Swain Region: Asheville
Source of SSO (check applicable): ❑ Sanitary Sewer Pump Station / Lift Station
SPECIFIC location of the SSO (be consistent in description from past reports or documentation - i.e. Pump Station 6,
Manhole at Westall & Bragg Street, etc): 45 Everett Street - Town Hall parking lot
Manhole #: 27B
Latitude (Decimal Degrees):
Incident Started Dt: 10/29/2020 Time:
(mm-dd-yyyy)
Estimated Volume of the SSO: 900
Longitude (Decimal Degrees):
7:00 am
(hh:mm AM/PM)
Incident End Dt: 10/29/2020 Time
(mm-dd-yyyy)
gallons Estimated Duration (Round to nearest hour)
09:00 am
(hh:mm AM/PM)
2:0 hours
Describe how the volume was determined: flooded parking lot area, due to stopped -up storm drain
Weather conditions during the SSO event: HEAVY RAIN - remnants of Hurricane
Did SSO reach surface waters? Q Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Volume reaching surface waters (gals): 900
Surface water name: Tuckasegee River
Did the SSO result in a fish kill? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown If Yes, what is the estimated number of fish killed? 0
SPECIFIC cause(s) of the SSO:
[� Severe Natural Con( P Pump Station Equipr
24 hour verbal notification (name of person contacted ): Lauren E Armeni
P DWR ❑ Emergency Mgmt Date (mm-dd-yyy): 10/29/2020 Time (hh:mm AM/PM): 10:00:00 am
If an SSO is ongoing, please notify the appropriate Regional Office on a daily basis until SSO can be stopped.
Per G.S. 143-215.1C(b), the responsible party of a discharge of 1,000 or more of untreated wastewater to surface waters
shall issue a press release within 24-hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media providing general
coverage in the county where the discharge occurred. When 15,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater enters surface
waters, a public notice shall be published within 10 days and proof of publication shall be provided to the Division within 30
days. Refer to the reference statute for further detail.
The Director, Division of Water Resources, may take enforcement action for SSOs that are required to be reported to
Division unless it is demonstrated that:
1) the discharge was cause by sever natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to the discharge; or
2) the discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the
Permittee and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control.
Part II must be completed to provide a justification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis
WHETHER OR NOT PART III IS COMPLETED, A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THIS FORM
CS-SSO Form Page: 1

PART II:
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH RELATED CAUSE CHECKED IN PART I OF THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED OR DESIRED
COMPLETE ONLY THOSE SECTONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSE OF THE SSO AS CHECKED IN PART I
(In the check boxes below, NA = Not Applicable and NE = Not Evaluated)
A HARDCOPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE DWR REGIONAL OFFICE UNLESS IS
Severe Natural Condition
Describe the "severe natural condition" in detail?
HEAVY RAIN - "remnants" of Hurricane
How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparatio
for the event?
24 hours - WIND & RAIN, plus a Flooding Advisory (Emergency Management)
Comments:
Power "flicker" caused Pump #2 NOT to come ON automaticallv (durina Float seauence
Pump Station Equipment Failure
What kind of notification/alarm systems are present?
Auto-dialer/telemetry (one-way communication) 7 Yes
Audible 7 Yes
Visual W Yes
SCADA (two-way communication) n Yes
Emergency Contact Signage r7 Yes
Other r7 Yes
Describe the equipment that failed?
Transducer weiahted down with debris
What kind of situations trigger an alarm condition at this station (i.e. pump failure,
power failure, high water, etc.)?
pump failure, power failure, high water, seal fail, temp fail & System Monitoring
Were notification/alarm systems operable? W Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If no, explain:
If a pump failed, when was the last maintenance and/or inspection performed?
10/23/2020
CS-SSO Form Page: 2

What specifically was checked/maintained?
floats were cleared of debris
If a valve failed, when was it last exercised?
Were all pumps set to alternate?
Did any pump show above normal run times prior to and during the SSO event?
Were adequate spare parts on hand to fix the equipment (switch, fuse, valve, seal,
etc.)?
Was a spare or portable pump immediately available?
If a float problem, when were the floats last tested? How?
10/23/2020 - float (alternate) operation
If an auto -dialer or SCADA, when was the system last tested? How?
system performs checks ( "Omni -Site" ) automatically & notifies
7 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Yes 7 No ❑ NA ❑ NE
7 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
7 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Comments:
Pump #2 was temporarily disengaged for one hour due to Power "flicker" & failure to come on as LAG pump - Transducei
damaged (to be replaced)!
System Visitation
ORC Yes
Backup ❑ Yes
Name:
Thomas Leslie Shook
Cert#
989194
Date visited:
10/30/2020
Time visited:
02:00 pm
How was the SSO remediated (i.e. Stopped and cleaned up)?
re -set panel to "float -mode", #2 pump ON/LAG (assisting) #1 pump! Washed down parking lot area with water & Bleach
solution
CS-SSO Form Page: 3

As a representative for the responsible party, I certify that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
Person submitting claim:
Signature:
Telephone Number:
Date:
Title:
Any addition information desired to be submitted should be sent to the appropriate Division Regional Office within five days of 1
knowledge of the SSO with reference to the incident number (the incident number is only generated when electronic entry of th
form is completed, if used).
CS-SSO Form Page: 4

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Last update by Facility Name:
Contact for reconciliations:
2
(name)
Treatment Plant Permit Number:
3
(date)
Collection System Permit Number:
4
through
County:
5
(last permit)
6
Permitted Flow (MGD):
7
Annual Average Flow From DMRs (MGD):
8
Annual Average Flow Year:
9
10
Date of Last Flow Reconciliation:
unknown
11
12
Total Permitted Flow Not Tributary (GPD):
0
13
Remaining Paper Flow Capacity (GPD):
0
14
Paper Flow Percentage:
#DIV/0!
must be below 100%
15
Tributary Flow Percentage:
#DIV/0!
apply the 80/90 rule
16
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Permitted
Tributary
Paper
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Permit
Project
Date
Flow
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Flow,
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Issued
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (FILE)
Violator: uTown of Bryson City - Dischar¢e without a valid aermib>
County: «Swain»
Case Number: DV-2009-0037
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered
the factors set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
Anytime Raw Sewage is discharged to the environment, increased threats
to Public Health are created; unknown the degree or harm to private
property.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The violation occurred OVERNIGHT and was NOT detected until late afternoon the next
day. The interval between occurrence and detection was almost 18 hours. With ORC staff
on scheduled leave, a thunder storm reported, then back-up staff should have increased
monitoring to prevent occurrence.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Unknown, but portion of stream (Tuckaseegee River) discharge entered is classified as
"C". This stream classification states the stream is "Fishable" and "Swimmable", with the
Discharge of Raw Wastewater to the stream, classification will be impacted.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
Unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
Appears the violation was caused by a lightning strike to communication equipment, So
violation was NOT willful or intentional
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
Facility has had NOV for WWTP structure bypass(s) and 0 & M.

8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
2 hours to complete the required paper work $64.58
10/22/2009
Date
ICK�
o er it. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Asheville Regional Office

Certified Mail # 70151520 0003 5463 0783
Return Receipt Requested
September 13, 2016
Josh Ward
Town Manager
Town of Bryson City
PO Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713
SUBJECT: -Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-2 15.1 (a)(6)
and Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170
Town of Bryson City
Bryson City Collection System
Case No. DV-2016-0080
Swain County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $868.68 ($750.00 civil penalty+
$118.68 enforcement costs) against Town of Bryson City.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)
5-Day Report submitted by Town of Bryson City. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
requirements found in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation(s) that occurred
me summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Bryson City violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143.215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed.
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of
Bryson City:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannnnoa, NC 28778
828-2964500

750.00 For 1 of the 1 other violations of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170.
750.00 TOTAL CF VH, PENALTY
$118.68 Enforcement Costs -
$868.68 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Ent and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm tothe natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programsover which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR -
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request form administrative hearing
.Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or now violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of.
Steven Lewis
PERCS Unit
Division of Water Resources -
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Optiou 2: Submit a written request for remissionor mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.l(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
.Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request" -
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Steven Lewis
PERCS Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
AND
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing, You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m, except for official state
holidays: The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process. -
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact G. Landon Davidson with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
r
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES ComplianceBnforcement Unit - Enforcement File
G:M\WQ\Swain\Collation Syshms\Bry on City Collection Sysmm\DV-2016-0080M

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: DV-2016-0080 County: Swain
Assessed Party: Town of Bryson City
PermitNo.: WQCS00170 Amount Assessed: $868.68
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the 'Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation offacts' form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
.factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violations) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty maybe granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply.. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.l(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i. e, explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and preventfuture occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could notprevent or prepare for);
(d) .the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF SWAIN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT )
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST )
Town of Bryson City - )
Bryson City Collection System )
PERMIT NO. WQCS00170
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADWgSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASENO. DV-2016-0080
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling 868.68 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources September 13, 2016, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the
right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated. matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must
be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of
assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the day of 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENTA
Town of Bryson City
CASE NUMBER: DV-2016-0080
PERMIT NO: WQC300170
FACILITY: Bryson City Collection System
Other Violations
INCIDENT VIOLATION
NUMBER DATE VIOLATION TYPE
REGION: Asheville
COUNTY: Swain
VIOLATION DESCRIPTION
PENALTY
AMOUNT
201601085 6/7/2016 CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow) Discharge without valid permit $750.00

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Town of Bryson Citv
Facility Name: Bryson City Collection System
Permit Number: WOCS00170
County: Swain
Case Number: DV-2016-0080
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
The extent of harm is unknown; all discharges to surface waters may be detrimental but may not be
immediately quantifiable. This discharge occurred in an area frequented by the public. This was the second SSO
at this location in 2 months.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
15 minutes
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on surface or groundwater is unknown; all discharges to surface waters may be detrimental but may not
be immediately quantifiable.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
Unknown
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount is unknown. This is a continuing issue at M 102. The problem appears to be the pump/equipment
failures at the pump station located at the W WTP. Repairs have been made to the pump station.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The ARO does not believe the violation was willful or intentional.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
11/5/13 SSO - Civil Penalty issued
1/19/16 SSO (Failure to issue Press Release) - Civil Penalty issued
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$118.68 ,
Date
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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Return Receipt Requested
September 13, 2016
Josh Ward
Town Manager
Town of Bryson City
PO Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170
Town of Bryson City
Bryson City Collection System
Case No. DV-2016-0081
Swain County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,118.68 ($1,000.00 civil penalty
+ $118.68 enforcement costs) against Town of Bryson City.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)
5-Day Report submitted by Town of Bryson City. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
requirements found in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation(s) that occurred
we summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Bryson City violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170 and G.S. 143-215.l(a)(1) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty maybe assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of
Bryson City:
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1000.00 For 1 of the 1 other violations of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170.
1 000.00
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$118.68
Enforcement Costs
$1118.68
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative bearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Steven Lewis
PERCS Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.I (b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Reauest."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Steven Lewis
PERCS Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
AND
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m, except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the fixed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and Fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact G. Landon Davidson with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF SWAIN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Town of Bryson City )
Bryson City Collection System )
PERMIT N0. WQCS00170 ) CASE NO. DV-2016-0081
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,118.68 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated September 13, 2016, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in
the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
20

Case Number: DV-2016-0081 County: Swain
Assessed Party: Town of Bryson City
Permit No.: WQC900170 Amount Assessed: $1118.68
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the 'Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts' form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty maybe granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and preventfuture occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

ATTACHMENT A
Town of Bryson City
CASE NUMBER: DV-2016-0081
PERMITNO: WQCS00170
REGION: Asheville
FACILITY:
Bryson City Collection System
COUNTY: Swain
Other Violations
INCIDENT
VIOLATION
PENALTY
NUMBER
DATE VIOLATION TYPE
VIOLATION DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
201601272
7/18/2016 CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow)
Discharge without valid permit
$1,000.00

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Town of Bryson City
Facility Name: Bryson City Collection System
Permit Number. WOCS00170
County: Swain
Case Number: DV-2016-0081
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
The extent of harm is unknown; all discharges to surface waters may be detrimental but may not be immediately
quantifiable. This discharge occurred in an area frequented by the public. This was the third SSO at this location
in 3 months.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
1 hour
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The effect on surface or groundwater is unknown; all discharges to surface waters may be detrimental but may not
be immediately quantifiable.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
Unknown
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount is unknown. This is the third SSO at this location in 3 months. The problem appears to be the
pump/equipment failures at the pump station located at the W WTP.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The ARO does not believe the violation was willful or intentional.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
1115113 SSO - Civil Penalty issued
1/19/16 SSO (Failure to issue Press Release) - Civil Penalty issued
6/7/16 SSO - Civil Penalty issued
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$118.68
Date
a i- /3- ((P
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
October 12, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL, 7002 0460 0001 9899 7026
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Larry Callicutt
Town of Bryson Clty
PO Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713
SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215,1(a)(1)
and Collection System Permit WQCS00170
Town of Bryson C1ty
Bryson City Collection System
Case No. DV-2009-0037
Swain County
Dear Mr. Callicutt:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter transmits an assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $21064.58 ($2,000.00 civil penalty + $64.58
enforcement costs) against 'Town of Bryson City.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow
(SSO) 5-Day Report submitted by Town of Bryson City. This review has shown the subject facility to be in
violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00170 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The
violation/s that occurred are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Bryson City violated the terms,
conditions or requirements of Collection System Permit WQCS00170 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) in the manner
and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil
penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit
required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623.6748
Internet: www.ncwaterguality_org
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer
NorthCarolina
Aaw,riallry

Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and iil accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against 'town of .Bryson City.
TOTAL, CIVIL, PENALTY S 2000.00
ENFORCEMENT COST S 64.58
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE S 2064.58
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313-
282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention
of:
Pretreatment Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification
for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred
or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a
request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed
statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the
Division of Water Quality at the address Iisted below. In determining whether a remission request
will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:

(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted
in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your
evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will
provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal
of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very
important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for
remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission
of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that
you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should
be submitted to the following address:
Pretreatment Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
AND
Roger C. Edwards, Water Quality Regional Supervisor
2090 U. S Highway 70
Swannanoa, N.C.. 28778
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative
Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office
of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed - provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days
following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:

D'Q Case Number: DV-2009-0037 County: SWAIN
Assessed Patty: "DOWN 01" BRYSON CFFY
Permit No. (if applicable): WQCS00170 Amount Assessed: $2,064.58
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts "
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282. 1 (c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
_ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Swain
Town of Bryson C"Ity
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST } ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
Bryson City Collection System ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. WQCS00170 ) FILE NO, DV-2009-00 37
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $2.064.58 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated October 8, 2009, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing
in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality with thirty (30) days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
c

Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
ME
Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to
Mary Penny Thompson, Registered Agent
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Pretreatment Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please
be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment.
Please be advised that any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action,
including an additional penalty. If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment,
please contact Don Price of the Asheville Regional Office at [phone].
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Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Asheville Region
Division of Water Quality
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Public Information Officer
PERCS Unit Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments

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Violator: Town of Bryson City
Facility Name: Bryson City Collection System
Permit Number: WQCS00170
County: Swain
Case Number: PC-2016-0032
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
Unknown. The 24-hour SSO Report and the 5-day SSO Report indicated 1000 gallons to surface water. The
permittee submitted a response to NOV-2016-PC-0085 (NOV-NOI) on March 28, 2016. The NOV response
indicated that the volume was estimated to be less than 1000 gallons when the 24 hour report was submitted. The
NOV response also indicated uncertainty about the requirement to submit a press release when the 24 hour report
was submitted. The response included a revised 5-day SSO report indicating that the volume reaching surface
waters was estimated to be less than 1000 gallons.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The SSO began at 2pm and ended at 2:45. The 24 hour report and the 5-day report indicated 1000 gallons to
surface water. No press release was submitted.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Unknown
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
Damage could not be documented.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The hourly labor cost associated with generating the press release.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The ARO does not believe the violation was willful or intentional.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
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$115.00
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Certified Mail # 7012 1010 0002 1965 5259
Return Receipt Requested
April 12, 2016
Josh Ward, Manager Town
Town of Bryson City
PO Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170
Town of Bryson City
Bryson City Collection System
Case No. PC-2016-0032
- Swain County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,115.00 ($1,000.00 civil penalty
+ $115.00 enforcement costs) against Town of Bryson City.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)
5-Day Report submitted by Town of Bryson City. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the
requirements found -in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation(s) that occurred
are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Bryson City violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of
Bryson City:
StateofNorlh Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Reeoumes
2090 U.S. 70 Higbaary, Swann. , NC 28778
828-296-4500
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1 000.00 For 1 of the I other violations of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170.
$1,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
115.00 Enforcement Costs
1 115.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.:
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S.143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) .The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request form administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Steven Lewis
PERCS Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and astipulation and
agreement that no factual. or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS.143B-282.l(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resultingfrom the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be. submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearin and nd Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address
Steven Lewis
PERCS Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778

Option 3: File a Petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: --
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition maybe filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) -provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150E-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
- should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with allgquestions regardingg the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process: -
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] .
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center -
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found :on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties maybe assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment. _
If you have any questions, please contact G. Landon Davidson with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
PERCS Unit

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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
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Case Number: PC-2016-0032 County: Swain
Assessed Party: Town of Bryson City
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PermitNo.: WQCS00170 Amount Assessed: $1,115.00
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Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the 'Request For Remission,
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Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
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You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
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evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
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remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
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believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessmentfactors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
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(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the -
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil. penalties for any previous violations;
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(e) payment of the civil. penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (I.e., explain
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haw payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve ,.
compliance).
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF SWAIN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST - ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Town of Bryson City`
Bryson City Collection System )
PERMITNO.WQCS00170 ) CASE NO. PC-2016-0032 -
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,115.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated April 12, 2016, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Water Resources
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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December 16, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL 7014 0510 0000 4466 8260
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Josh Ward, Town Manager
Town of Bryson City
PO Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2015-PC-0324
Collection System Inspection
Bryson City Collection System
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Permit No: WQCS00170
Swain County
Dear Mr. Ward:
On November 18, 2015, staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality Regional
Operations Section, inspected the subject wastewatercollection system. The assistance of Mr. Tom Shook
and Mr. Travis McCall was appreciated during the inspection.
The following items specify the permit conditions that were in violation during the time of the inspection,
_..--PERFORMANCES STANDARDS
Condition I.6. states in part, `The Penninee shall adopt and implement a Capital improvement Plan (CIP)
to designate fundingfor reinvestment into the wastewater collection system infrastructure. The CIP should
typically cover a 3-5 year period..."
A violation of thisconditionwas noted as follows:
The CIP on hand at the time of the inspection was dated 2000.
Condition I.9. states in part, "Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with a pump
station identifier and an emergency contact telephone number at which an individual who can initiate or
perform emergency service for the wastewater collection system 24 hours per day, seven days per week
can be contacted".
A violation of thiscondition was noted as follows:
The Governors Island pump station and the WWTP pump station did not have the 24 hour notification
signs.
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Condition I.11 states in part. "Permits issued for the construction of pump stations iliat included high water- - -
alarms in the description must maintain the alarms even if simple telemetry is installed".
A violation of this condition was noted as follows.:
The audio alarm was not working at the Governors Island pump station. The visual alarm was not working
at the WWTP pump station.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Conditions 11.2. & 4. state in part, "The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for reviewing all
inspection, maintenance, operational and complaint logs. The Permittee Shall develop and implements
routine pump station inspection and maintenance program which shall include the following..."
A violation of this condition was noted as follows: -
Pump station inspection logs did not document cleaning & removing debris from the outside perimeter,
pump station structure or wet well; inspection & exercising ofall valves; inspection & lubrication ofpumps.
There was no inspection log at the WWTP pump station.
RECORDS
Condition 11I.3. states in part, "The Permittee shall maintain an up-to-date, accurate, comprehensive map
of its wastewater collection system::,"
A violation of this condition was noted as follows:
The number of service taps, pipe age and the pump station capacities were not included on the map.
MONITORING & REPORTING REOU IREMENTS
Condition IV.3. states,"The Permittee shall meet the annual reporting and notification. requirements
provided in NCGS 143-215.1C"..
A violation of this condition was noted of follows:
The reporting requirements are. not being met.
INSPECTIONS
Condition V.3. states, "A general observation of the, entire collection system shall be performed throughout
the come of every year."
A violation of this condition was noted as follows: -
The general observation has not been documented

Mi. Ward
December 16,, 2015 -
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- To prevent further action; carefully review these violationsanddeficiencies and respond in writing
to this office within thirty (30) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of
noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement action,
to the Director of the Division of Water Resources who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not
more that twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person' who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, orrequirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-
215.6A. Please note that each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation,
subject to additional civil penalties.
Please refer to the inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you should have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Beverly Price at 828-296-4685 or bev.oricenancdenr.eov,
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
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cc: Thomas Leslie Shook, ORC w/Enc.. - - -
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Asheville Files
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Compliance Inspection Report
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Permit: WQCS00170 Effective:
06/01/13 ` Expiration: 05/31/21 Owner:
Town of Bryson City
SOC: Effective:
Expiration; Facility:.
Bryson City Collection System
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County: Swain
PO Box 726
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Region: Asheville
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Contact Person: Josh Ward
Title: Town Manager..
'Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System ClasslRcetimm: CS1,
"Primary ORC: Thomas Leslie Shook
Certification: 989194
Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s): -
TravisWesleyMcCall
996706
828-736-3247
On -Site RepresentativelsJ:
24 hour contact name
Thomas. Leslie Shook
828-48"335
On -site representative
Thomas Leslie Shook
828-48"335
Related Permits: -
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Inspection Date: 11/18/2015
Entry TIM.: 09:30AM Exit Timer
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Primary Inspector: Beverly Price
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Phone: -828-296-4500.
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Secondary InaPectorlaf:
Reason for Inspection: Routine
inspection Type:Colledion
System inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
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.Miscellaneous Questions
Performance Standards
Operation & Maint Regmm
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Monitonng&Rpting Regmts
Inspections
Pump Station
Manhole
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Permit: WQCSOO170 Cyder- Facility: Town of Bryson City
Inspection Date: 1111912015 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reno. anMaiG Ronnie,
Inspection Summary:
The Town of Bryson City's Collection System consists of 7 pump stators and approximately 28 miles of gravity sewer and
2 miles of force mains.
MH#2 should be Leaned as it contained an excessive amount of debris.
Generally the Collection system is well maintained; however, there are a number of issues that should be addressed to
bring the system into compliance. They are as follows:
Record Keeping:
1.A general observation ofthe entire collection system shall be performed throughout the course of every year. (see permit
conditionV.3.)
2.Pump station inspection logs should document: cleaning & removing debits from the outside preimeter, pump station
structure and wet well; inspection & exercising of all valves; inspection & lubrication of pumps. (see permit condition 11.2. &
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3.The collection system map should include the number of service taps, pipe size and the pump station capacities{eee
permit condition 111.3.)
4.The annual reporting requirements as required by NCGS 143-215.1C are not being met. (see permit condition IV.3.)
5.The CIP available at the time of the inspection was dated 2000. If an updated CIP is available, please review and ensure
all components are included as required by the permit. -
Operations: -
1. Governors Island Pump Station - The audio alarm was not working. (see permit condition 1.11.)
There was no 24 hr. notification sign. (see permit condition 1.9.)
2.WNfTP Pump Station -The visual alarm was not working. (see permit condition 1.11.)
There was no inspection log. (see permit condition 11.2 & 4.)
There was no 24 hr, notification sign. (see permit contlition 1S.)
An excel spreadsheet will be e-mailed to the ORO which may be helpful in meeting all of the moord keeping requirements --- - ---
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' .Pormit WQCS00170 owner-Faciiity:Tmn of Bryson city
Inapectlon Date: 11/1812015 Inapectloe Type:Collection System lnspeU Non Sampling Reason fo,vi.h;
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Performance Standards
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Is Public Education Program for grease established and tlocuMerited?
Whet educational tools are used?
Brcchures are available at Town Hall - this is indicated on the back of the water bill. The ORC also indicated
that the information is available on the Town's wabsite.
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Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
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Total annual revenue forwasmooarcollection and treatment?
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CIP Comments
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should be reviewed and include all components listed above.
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If no, describe type of bypass and location
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If no, list deficient pump stations _
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Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 5
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms ?
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements o
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# If yes, date implemented?
Describe:
Comment: Pump stations are equipped with simple telemetry or audio/visual alarms
Pump station logs do not document' inside & outside cleaning & debris removal inspection and
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Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
Are records available that document pump station inspections?
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
Are non-SCADA@elemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
Are records available that document citizen complaints?
# Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system?
# Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year?
Are records available that document inspections of high -priority, lines?.
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months?
Comment: The entire system should be observed and documented annuallv.
OReration & Maintenance Requirements
Are all log books available?
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis?
Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas?
What is the schedule for revlevnng inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas?
Log books are reviewed by the supervisor on a quarterly basis.
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment?
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Do pump station logs include
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
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Inspectionpate: 1111e2015 Inspection Type: Collector, System Inspect Non Sampling
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Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
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Are system cleaning records available?
0 .. ❑. ❑ ❑
Has at least 10%of system been cleaned annually?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Main think line and the Deep Creek line.
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
�. ❑ ❑ ❑
Response time
-❑ ❑ ❑.
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
N.❑❑❑
Access to cleaning equipment
N ❑❑❑
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Source of emergency funds
❑ 0 ❑ El
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Post-overflow/spill assessment
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the spare parts inventory adequate?
m ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:Source of emergency funds was not listed in the Spill Response Plan
Records
Yee No NA NE
Are adequate records of all 550s, spills and complaints available?
00❑0
Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available? �.
❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or mom in 12 months) at same location?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If yes, is there a corrective action plan?
❑ ❑ N ❑
Is a map of the system available?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map include: -
Pipe sizes
0. ❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe materials
0.:11 ❑ ❑
Pipe location
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Flowdlreclion _ •. -
-. �.❑❑❑..
Approximate pipe age _
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Number of service taps
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Pump stations and capacity
❑ N ❑ ❑
If no, what percent is complete?
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Permit MCS00170 owner Facility: Town of Bryson City
Inspection Dale: 11118chrm Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Its... far ait
Noun -
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
Governors Island Pump Station and Powell Lumber Pump Station upgrades.
# Does the pelmitfee have a copy of their permit?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The pipe age number of service taps and pump station caoacity should be added to the map
Monitoring and Reporting RegNlrement8 -
Yes No NA NE
Are copies of required press releases and distribWon lists available?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are public notices and proof of publication available?
0❑ ❑❑
# Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S.143-215.137
❑ 01111
# Is penniftee oomplient with all compliance schedules in the permits?
❑ 110 ❑
If no, which orals)? -
Comment: The annual report is not being generated.
CREEK'CROSSING - Betwf
Lines/Right-of-WavalAerie) Lines
Yea No NA NE
Is right-of-way accessible for emeigency.�
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is right-of-way free of sinkholes or depressions?
N.❑ ❑ ❑
Is IineMghtof-way free of evidence of leakage?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Ale there areas of exposed line?
E ❑ ❑. ❑
# Is any exposed line constructed of ductile iron or other approved material?
E ❑❑❑
Are water crossing and supports in good condition?
Y ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is right-orway free of non -utility motorized traffic?
N. ❑ ❑ ❑
--- Is line free of visible damage? - --- --- -
--N ❑❑❑
# Are there siphons in this system?
❑ ! ❑ ❑
If yes, are they maintained and documented?
The curdle iron pipe spans approximately 15 ft. across the creek.
-
Comment
MH #2 - Tuckaseigee River
Manhole
Yea No NA NE
Is manhole accessible? -
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is manhole cover/vent above grade?
❑E❑❑
Is the manhole free afvisible signs ofoverflow? _
E❑❑❑
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole cover present?
®❑❑❑
# Is manhole properly sealed?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is manhole in good condition?.
. ❑ ❑ ❑
at Is invert in good condition?
0 -❑ ❑ ❑
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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• Permit MCS00170 Owner- Facility: Town ofaryson City
- Inspection Oat.: 11/18/2015 1..... ties Type: Collection System reject )Jon Sampling Reason for Visit
Routine
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
❑ 0 Q
Is manhole free of excessive roots?
0 ❑ Q ❑
la manhole free of excessive sand?
11 N El n
Is manhole's extended vent screened?
❑ Q N ❑
Are vents free of submergence?
❑ ❑
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes?
Comment: There was an excessive amount of debris (sanld/grease) accumulated in the manhole
MH#53 - Near Creek Crossil
Manhole.
Yee No NA NE
Is manhole accessible?
NEl Q
It Is manholecover/vent above grade?
El N El n
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow'
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions?
E El El n
Is manhole cover present?.
# Is manhole properly seated?
0 11QF1
If Is manhole in good condition?
# is invert in good condition?
Is line free -flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
0 ❑ ❑.❑
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive roots?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
is manholefum of.cassIve sand' __—__ _ _
__0 El o0._...
Is manhole's extended vent screened?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are vents free of submergence?
❑ Q E ❑
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? _
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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GOVERNORS ISLAND - Olf
Puma Station
Yes No NA NE
i
Pump station type
ouplex t
Are pump station logs available? -
■ ❑ ❑
Is it accessiblein all weather councillors?
. ❑ ❑ ❑
_ # Is general housekeeping acceptable? _.
0 Q Q
Are all pumps present? - -
�.1:1 Q
Are all pumps operable?
Are wet Its free of excessive debris?
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
❑ El Q
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?.
0 Q Q ❑
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Permit: WOOS00170 owner- Facility: Town of Bryson City
_
Inspectionoate: 1111MO15 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Nun Sampling
ReasonforvislN Routine
Is "auto polling"featureBCADA present?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA operational?
❑ ❑ M❑
Is simple telemetry present?
0 ❑❑ ❑
Is simple telemetry operational?
0 ❑ El
Are audio and visual alarms present?
M ❑ ❑❑
I
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
❑ -0 ❑ ❑
Is the Pump station inspected as required?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are backfiow devices in place?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are backflow devices operable?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are air relief valves in place? -
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are air relief valves operable?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
'
# Is an emergency generator available?
0.❑110
Can the emergency generator nun the pumps?
. ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? _
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the generator opeable?
M..❑ ❑ ❑
1
# Is fuel in tank and sufficient?
0 ❑.❑❑
a
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
❑.❑❑
t
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted?
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
1
Does it include:
I
instructions for notification?
❑ N:.❑ ❑
i
i
Pump station identifier? _
❑ M ❑ ❑
Emergency phone number
El ❑ El
Is public access limited?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
3
Is pump station free of overflow piping?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow?
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Comment: Pump station log was available but it should include more detail
The audio alarm was not working
There is no 24 hr. notification sign posted at this pump station.
e
WWiP Inside the fence at
Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
Pump station type
Duplex
Are pump station logs available?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
■❑❑❑
g
# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
■ 1111 ❑
- Are all pumps prssenl?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps operable?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Inspection Dele: 1111=015 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
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Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
❑ ❑ ❑
j
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? -
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Are floam/contmis for pumps/alarms operable?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA present? -
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
3
Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA operational?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
y:
Is simple telemetry present?
❑ ❑ ❑
I
Is simple telemetry operational?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
3
Are audio ..it visual alarms present?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms operable? --
❑ M ❑ ❑
Is the Pump station inspected as required?
M ❑❑❑
Are backflow devices in place? -
❑ ❑ ❑
Are backgow devices operable?
El ❑ ❑
Are air relief valves in place?
❑ ❑0 ❑
Are air relief valves opemble?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is an emergency generator available?
0. ❑ ❑ ❑
Can the emergency generator run the pumps?.
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
11.❑0❑
I
Is the generator operable?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is fuel in tank and sufficient?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
pE
_ Isa 24 hour noti0ca(ion sign posted?_ _.
_ ❑ M ❑ ❑
-
Does it include:.
i
Instructions for notifiralion?
❑ M ❑ ❑
i
Pump station identifier?
- ❑.0.❑❑
i
Emergency phone number
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is public access limited?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
i
IS Pump station (ree of overflow piping?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow!
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are run fines comparable for multiple pumps?'
Comment: There was no inspection log at this oumo station. -
-
The MH#2 had a excessive amount of debris.
The visual alarm was not working.
One backflow device fails occassionally:
3
This station does not have a 24 hour notification sign but it is located directly
adjacent to the
W WTP.
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Municipal Office
P.O. Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
January 15, 2016
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor JAN 19 2016
Water Quality Regional Operations '..
Asheville Regional Office 1(detec(1nolOVlRnolonaf e7oeratibns 2090 US Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2015-PC-0324
Collection System Inspection
Bryson City Collection system
Permit No. WQCS00170
Swain County
Dear Mr. Davidson:
The following information addresses the permit conditions that were in violation during the time of
inspection.
Performance Standards
Condition L6: The current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) on hand at present is dated December 2011.
Condition Lip The Governor's Island and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) pump stations currently
have 24 hour notification signs posted.
Condition 1.11: The audio alarm was replaced and is currently operational at the Governor's Island pump
station. The bulb for the visual alarm was replaced and is currently operational at the W WTP pump station.
Operation and Maintenance Requirements
Conditions II.2&4: Pump station inspection logs currently will document cleaning and removing of debris
from the outside perimeter, pump station structure or wet well; inspection and exercise of all valves;
inspection and lubrication of pumps. A current inspection log is in place at the W WTP pump station.
Records
Condition 11.3: The number of service taps, pipe age, and the pump station capacities will be included on
the updated map.
Myor Toni Sateen Board ofAldmmmi Janine Crtsp, Biek Bryson, Jim Grabble, & AdNR,mrsey-Woodard
Joshua Ward, Town Manager 1oed Moody Je,Tmvn Attorney Carla Passmote, Tax Callecmr Lyim Thesuas, Town Clank
Toni Shook, Public Works Sapervisor Lamer Willlare,,Water& Wastmvater Plant Soperinteradeie
In nccordence with Federal Imp and U.S. Department of Agricn0(vepelicy, this insl/hdlon lsprohibiter/from discrim/nnting on the basis ofrace, color,
naitmmlorigin, age, disability, adarion, se5 andj dtiNs(ntis.(Not al/prehlbltedbases apply to nBprogreaas). Tojleamnipinintofdiserindnation,write
USDA, Mesons; Office of Civil Rights, 14001ndpemleuce Avenue, S.W., Washingion, D.C. 20250-9410 or call [phone] (EugIblo or (800)877-
8339(TDD) es (866077-8642(Eng/ish Federrd-relny)or [phone] (Speadsh-eclov).

Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Condition IV.3: Annual reporting and notifications will be met in the coming year.
Inspections
Condition V.3: General observations of the entire collection system will be performed throughout the
course of the year and documented.
The Town of Bryson City would like to extend its appreciation to the Division of Environmental Quality
(NCDEQ), Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Regional Operations, and Beverly Price,
(NCDENR) for your continued assistance to help prevent further violations and deficiencies and address
the causes of non compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
Sincerely,
n
Joshua Ward
Town Manager
cc: Thomas Leslie Shook, ORC
Bev Price, Environmental Senior Specialist —Asheville Regional Office
Mnym Tam Sutton BoordafAldernrerz Janine Crlsq Rick Bryson, Jim Grlbble, & Heirli Rnmsev-Woodrtrd
Jpshoa Wart, Tmvn Manger Fred Moody ✓r.,Tmvu Attmaey Cade Possmme,Tox Collector lynn Tbonms,Tmra Clerk
Tam Shook, Public Works Supervisor Lomor W111imes,Water& Wastewnter Plant Superintendent
In sevorrlosee,nilh Fedectllmv and U.S. Depm4mem of Agricoltarepoliy, Leis tosttnaion isprohibltedfrom discrtnrirzating on the basis oirme,, calm,
nedonalprigh, age, disnbilly religion, sex, andfamiliolsrotas(Not allproldbitedbases apply to allprogrrt ). TofileamwIlintofdlscriminntion,rvr
USDA, Dkeclmy Office ojCtivil ftloft, 1400 Ind madence Avemte, S.W., Washington, D.0 20250-9410 or call [phone] (Engllsh) or (800)8]]-
8339(TDD) or (866)3]]-8642(EngIblr Federal-relay)or [phone] (Spanish-reiav).

CERTIFIED MAIL #: 7012 1010 0002 1965 5518
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
May 23, 2016
Josh Ward, Town Manager
Town of Bryson City
PO Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-DV-0186
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - April 2016
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170
Bryson City Collection System
Swain County
Dear Permittee:
The self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) 5-Day Report submitted by Town of Bryson City indicates
violations of permit conditions stipulated in the subject permit and North Carolina G.S. 143-215.1. Violations include
failing to effectively manage, maintain, and operate the subject collection system so that there is no SSO to the
land or surface waters and making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for
which a permit is required.
Specific incident(s) cited in the subject report include the following:
Total Vol
Total Surface
Incident Start Duration Vol Water
Number Date (Mina) Location Cause (Gala) (Gals) DWR Action
201600846 4/14/2016 150 MH #2 approximately Other, Pump station 15,000 15,000 Notice of Violation
300 yds. before equipment failure
W WTP lift station
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance. Based on the
information provided in the 5-Day Report, a response is not required.
StffieefNorth Carolina I Environmental Quality l Water Resources
2090 ❑.& 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Beverly Price with the Water Quality Section in the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Tom Shook, Public Works Supervisor
Asheville Regional Office - WQS File
Central Files, Water Quality Section
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CERTIFIED MAIL: 7012 1010 0002 1965 7284
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
July 12, 2016
Josh Ward,
Town Manager
Town of Bryson City
PO Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No.: NOV-2016-DV-0221
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - June 2016
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170
Bryson City Collection System
Swain County
Dear Permittee:
- A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Reports submitted by
the Town of Bryson City. The Division's Asheville Regional Office concludes that the Town of Bryson City violated
Permit Condition I (2) of Permit No. WQCS00170 by failing to effectively manage, maintain, and operate their
collection system so that there is no SSO (Sanitary Sewer Overflow) to the land or surface waters and the SSO
constituted making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which a permit is
required by G.S. 143-215.1.
The Asheville Regional Office is providing the Town of Bryson City an opportunity to provide evidence and -
justification as to why the Town of Bryson City should not be assessed a civil penalty for the violation(s) that are
summarized below:
Total Vol
Total Surface
Incident Start Duration Vol Water
Number Date (Mina) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
201601085 6/7/2016 15 300 yards before Other, Pump station 500 500 Notice of Violation
WWTP on Riverview equipment failure
Drat MH# 2
StateofNorth Carolina I Enyironmental QualitylWakr Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

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This Notice of Violation / Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI) is being issued for the noted vicTation. ' Pursuant
to G.S.143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed
against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any
permit issued pursuant to. G.S. 143-215.1.
This office requests that you respond to this Notice, in writing, within 10 business days of its
receipt.In your response, you should address the causes of non-compliance, remedial actions, and all other
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. The response to this correspondence will be
considered in this process. Enforcement decisions will also be based on volume spilled, volume reaching surface
waters, duration and gravity, impacts to public health, fish kills or recreational area closures. Other factors
considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of non-compliance, the cost of
rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by noq,,compliance.
W.
If youhave any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Beverly Price with the Water Quality Section in the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely, .,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Tom Shook, Public Works Supervisor
Asheville Regional Office - WQS File
PERCS Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
August 02, 2016
Josh Ward, Town Manager
Town of Bryson City
PO Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
'Tracking No.: NOV-2016-DV-0246
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - July 2016
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170
Bryson City Collection System
Swain County
Dear Permittee:
A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report/s submitted by
the Town of Bryson City. The Division's Asheville Regional Office concludes that the Town of Bryson City violated
Permit Condition I (2) of Permit No. WQCS00170 by failing to effectively manage, maintain, and operate their
collection system so that there is no SSO (Sanitary Sewer Overflow) to the land or surface waters and the SSO
constituted making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which a permit is
required by G.S. 143-215.1.
The Asheville Regional Office is providing the Town of Bryson City an opportunity to provide evidence and
justification as to why the Town of Bryson. City should not be assessed a civil penalty for the violation
summarized below:
Total Vol
Total Surface
Incident Start Duration Vol Water
Number Date (Mins) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
201601272 7/18/2016 60 MH #2 just prior to the Pump station 750 750 Notice of Violation
WNTP lift station. equipment failure
This Notice of Violation / Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI) is being issued for the noted violation. Pursuant
to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-fve thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed
against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any
permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
State of North Carolina I Environmantel Quality l Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swamanoa, NC 28778
(�.. 828-296-4500

This office requests that you respond to this Notice, in writing, within 10 business days of its
receipt. In your response, you should address the causes of non-compliance, remedial actions, and all other
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. The response to this correspondence will be
considered in this process. Enforcement decisions will also be based on volume spilled, volume reaching surface
waters, duration and gravity, impacts to public health, fish kills or recreational area closures. Other factors
considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of non-compliance, the cost of
rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Beverly Price with the Water Quality Section in the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Asheville Regional Office - WQS File
Central Files, Water Quality Section
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Return Receipt Reguested
March 17, 2016
Joshua Ward
Town Manager
Town of Bryson City
PO Box 726
Bryson City NC 28713
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-PC-0085
Permit No. WQCS00170
Town of Bryson City
Bryson City Collection System
Swain County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the 5-day Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Report for Incident #201600129 for the subject facility
revealed the violation indicated below:
Reporting Violation: Failure to submit a press release a ".
Permit Condition IV.3. states...'The Permittee shall meet the annual reporting and notification requirements
provided in North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1C.
G.S.143-215 IC(b)(1): Publication of Notice of Discharge of Untreated. Wastewater 3
This applies to a dischar a of 1,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater to the surface waters of the State. j
•Issue a press release to all print and electronic news media that provide general coverage in the county
where the discharge occurred. — -
-Set out the details of the discharge. -
.Issue the press release within 24 hours after it has been determined the discharge has reached the surface
waters of the State.
.Retain a copy of the press release and a list of the news media it was sent to for at least one year.
-Make the release available to the public upon request.
State of North Carolina I environmental Quality l Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swaunanaa, NC 28778
p� 828-296-4500
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A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General -
Statute (G.S.).143-215.1C and the facility's Collection System Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty
of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted 5-day SSO
Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the SO -day period, a civil penalty
assessment may be prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional
Office at (828).296-4685.
Sincerely,
CL
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Tom Shook, Public Works Supervisor Town of Bryson City
WQS Asheville Regional Office Enforcement File_..
PERCS Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
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Wa?r (�itllV t nr ;I finr rat nor G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor n r i ,.. -
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Intent to Assess Civil Penalty
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-PC-0085
Permit No: WQCS00170
Town of Bryson City, Bryson City Collection System
Swain County
Re: Reporting Violation: Failure to submit a press release.
Incident #201600129
Permit Condition IV.3
G.S. 143-215.1 C(b)(1): Publication of notice of discharge of untreated wastewater: This applies to a
discharge of 1,000 gallons or more of untreated wastewater to the surface waters of the State.
Dear Mr. Davidson:
This letter transmits a request for remission based upon the assessment of civil penalty against the Town of
Bryson City. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143B-282.1(0), a remission of a civil penalty may
be granted when the violation was inadvertent or the result of an accident. The explanation is as follows.
Explanation: The afternoon of Monday, January 18, 2016 "Martin Luther King Holiday" at approximately 2:00p.m. 1, Tom
Shook, received a call from Betty Br'inthall at 334 West Deep Creek Read reporting a manhole (#274) located at the corner of
her property "entering". Ithen contacted Greg Pastorate, Town of Bryson City/ Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and asked
him to respond and evaluate the Recreation Park lift station. Greg responded and contacted me back at 2:20 p.m. to report that a
control breaker had tripped and would not reset. i responded at 2:30 p.m, to discover that an electrical connection had corroded
and therefore had to be cleaned before restoring power to the control breaker for the Recreation Park lift station. At
approximately 2:45 p.m. power was restored and the pumps were made operational at the station. Thanks in part due to a
concerned customer and quick response on behalf of Town Employees the reportable spill (SSO) to reach State surface waters
was less than 1,000 gallons of untreated wastewater.
Mayor Tone Saxon BoardofA/demago Ailing, Crisp, Riek Eryson, ✓'rn Gribble,&Heidi Ramsey -Woodard
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la accordancewxh Federaltaegrad U.S. la gamenfoJAgrie..It epolicy, this i..fllmion isprndihredfram discriminodag on the basis ofroce, cogs,
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On the following day, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at approximately 8:30 a.m. 1, Tom Shook, verbally notified (reported) to:
Brett Laverty at the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) the aforementioned SSO as being less than 1,000 gallons of untreated
wastewater reaching State surface waters. I, Tom Shook, inquired of Brett Laverty at that time as to whether or not a press
release had to be issued due to the fact that I estimated less than 1,000 gallons. He (Brett Laverty) responded by saying to go
ahead and fill out the five day report form and submit it and that someone from DWQ would be in contact with me in regards to
an answer concerning the press release.
Upon review of the five day Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Report for incident #201600129 for the subject facility revealed the
following conclusion: Per G.S. 143-215.lc(b), the reasonable party of a discharge of 1,000 gallons or more of untreated
wastewater to surface waters shall issue a press release within 48 hours of first knowledge to all print and electronic news media
providing general coverage in the county where the discharge occurred.
The Director, Division of Water Quality, may take enforcement action for SSO'S that are required to be reported to Division
unless it is determined that: 1) The discharge was caused by severe natural conditions and there were no feasible alternative to
the discharge; or (COLD). 2) The discharge was exceptional, unintentional, temporary, and caused by factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permitted and/or owner, and the discharge could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable
control.
SUMMARY:
Part 11 must be completed to provide ajustification claim for either of the above situations. This information will be the basis for
the determination of any enforcement action. Therefore, it is important to be as complete as passible.
Form CS-SSO Collection System Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reporting Form
Part 11
Severe Natural Condition (Hurricane, Tornado, etc.)
Describe the "severe natural condition" in detail: Cold 20 degrees
How much advance warning did you have and what actions were taken in preparation for the event?
Customer called precisely when incident occurred. Town Employee responded accordingly. Problem resolved without major
consequences.
Comments:
Estimated spill (SSO) less than 1,000 gallons of untreated wastewater contacting State surface waters.
In conclusion, and based upon remedial consultations with Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office -Division of Water
Resources, NCDEQ 1, Tom shook, submit this revised five day SSO Report. Remedial actions have been taken to correct this
problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. I respectfully submit that the Division of Water Resources does not pursue
enforcement action for this and any other violations of state law. If you have any questions concerning this matter please contact
Tom Shook, Public Works Supervisor for the Town of Bryson City at [phone].
Sincerely,
�y�/f
Tom Shook, Public Works Supervisor
Town of Bryson City Collection System Operator in Charge
CS 989194
Mayor Tom Sanon BoaMofAldermen Jm�ine Criep, Rick Bryson, Trm Dribble, & Eeldi Ransey-Woodard
Joshua Wad, Town Mmmger IrredMoody A, Tmrn Attorney Carla Pastore, Tor CallecJor Lyim Thomav, Tmvn Orek
Tom Shook, Public Works Supervisor Lumen Wiltlans,Water & Wastnvater Plmit Superintendent
In accardurree tvith Federallmv and U.S. Department ofAgrwaltarepolicy,Otisbeihdionis proldhaedfrom dlscriobtariog m, the basis or., reho;
tmOonal anthr, age, disab.'llry, religion, ses, andfandtlal status. (Not allprahibied haves apply to NlDrogramv). To file a mnipinintofdieainmanion, write
USDA, Director, Off ee o `CNI Right, 1400 hrdependeiee Aveare, S.W., Washiagtmi, D.C. 202SO-9410 or call [phone] ofaclish) a (800)877-
8339(TD➢) or [phone](Eag1tsh Federal-relay)or [phone] (Spnrrlsh-relay).

Return Receipt Reauested
December 06, 2016
Joshua P Ward, Town Manager
Town of Bryson City
PO Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
.Tracking Number: NOV-2016-PC-0614
(Follow Up to 2015 Collection System Inspection)
Permit No, WQCS00170
Bryson City Collection System -
Swain County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Bryson City Collection System on
November 8, 2016. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in CollectionSystemPermit No. WQCS00170. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed. copy ofthe inspection report.
The Collection System inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Operation & Maintenance - A diesel by-pass pump is kept on site at all times in the event of a duplex pump failure. The
Pump Station - Wastewater wet well cover is open at all times to allow for the diesel by-pass pump pipe. This represents
Treatment Plant (WWTP) a safety hazard for any operator. The electrical panel door was propped open to allow a small
portable fan to cool the panel to prevent the breakers from tripping. A plastic tarp was
draped over the electrical panel to keep the rain out due to thedoor being propped open for
the fan.
Visual alarm was not working.
Backflow was not operable.
Comparison between pump run times could not be made as the hour gauges were not
working.
Monitoring and Reporting The Annual Report is not being reported.
Requirements
Stara ofNorth Carolina I Environmental Quality l Wacr Resources
2090 U.S, 70 pighway, Swarmmoa, NC 28778
lam/ 828-296-4500

Inspection Area
Description of Violation
Operation & Maintenance
The Governor's Island pump station inspection log book had not been documented since
Requirements
August 2016.
Records
The collection system map had not been updated to include the pipe age; number of
service taps and pump stations & capacities
In addition, the issue below must also be addressed
Compliance Issue(s):
It is our understanding that the Town is planning to replace the pump station located at the W WTP
and that funds have been budgeted for the project. This pump station appears to be reason for the
frequent SSO's at Manhole #2 located just prior to the W WTP. Please submit a timeline update for
this project by January 30, 2017. Additionally, the diesel by-pass pump should only be used in case
of emergency.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem andprevent further occurrencesin the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office by January 30, 2017 regarding your plans or
measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and other identified issues, if applicable.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Beverly Price with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely/
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources; NCDEQ
ATTACHMENT -
Cc: Tom Shook, ORC w/Attachment
WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File
PERCS Unit - Enforcement File
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Comoliance Inspection Report
Permit: VVQCS00170 Effective: 06/01/13 Expiration: 05/31/21 Owner: Town of Bryson City
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Bryson City Collection System
County: Swain PO Box 726
Region: Asheville
Contact Person: Joshua P Ward Title: Town Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications. CS1,
Primary ORC: Thomas Leslie Shook Certification: 989194 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Thomas Leslie Shook
828-488-3335
On -site representative Thomas Leslie Shook
828-488-3335
Related Permits:
NC0026557 Town of Bryson City- Bryson City WW P
Inspection Date: 11/08/2016 Entry Time: 0930AM Exit Time:
11:30AM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price 6n
Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(a):
Daniel J Boss OR
-"' Reason for inspection: Follow-up Inspection Type:
Collection System inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collodion system management and operation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions 0 Performance Standards
Operation & Maint Brands
Records N Monitoring & Biting Regmis
Inspections
Pump Station N Manhole
(See attachment summary)
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Permit WOCS00170 owner- Facility: Town of Bryson City
Inspentlon Data: 11108/2016 Inspection Type : Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Season for Visit Follow-up
Inspection Summary:
The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price and Dan Boss of the Asheville Regional Office. Mr. Tom Shook assisted
with the inspection. This was a follow up to the 2015 non -compliant inspection.
The Town has had several SSO's at Manhole #2, locatetl just upstream of the WVVfP. The issues appear to be related to
the pump station located at the V Vv7P. The Town has contracted with McGill & Associates to design a replacement pump
station. $500,000 has been budgeted for this project and according to Mr. Shook, it is ready to go to bid. The Division
appreciates the efforts the Town has put forward in dealing with this issue.. The ARO would like to see an updated timeline
forthis project by January 30, 2017.
The following items have been addressed since the last inspection:
1. The CIP was updated (September 2016).
2. Governors Island pump station -Emergency notification sign was installed. The audible alarm was repaired.
3. Pump station inspection lags are in place.
4. The VOMP pump station inspection log is now on -site.
5. General observation of the entire collection system is now documented.
The following issues were noted during the last inspection but not corrected:
Monitoring & Reporting:
The Annual Report is not being reported.
Operation & Maintenance:
The visual alarm was not working at the WvVfP pump station.
Records:
The map was not updated to include the number of service taps, pipe age, pump stations and capacities.
The following issues were newly observed violations:
Operation & Maintenance:
1. The Governor's Island pump station inspection log book had not been documented since August 2016.
2. WWrP Pump Station:
A. A comparison could not be made between pump fun times as the hour gauges were not working.
B.A diesel by-pass pump is kept on site at all times in the event of a failure of the duplex pumps. The wet well cover is
open at all times to allow for the diesel by-pass pump pipe. This represents a safety hazard for any operator.
C. The electrical panel door was propped open to allow a small portable fan to cool the panel to prevent the breakers from
topping. A plastic tarp was drapped over the electrical panel to keep the rain out due to the door being proped open for the
fan.
D. The backflow device did not appear to be functioning properly.
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Paul: MCS00170 Owner. Facility: Town of pryson City
InspectlonDati: 11/08/2016 Inspection Type: Collection System lnspact Non Sampling
Reason forVisit: Follow up
Inspections
Yes No NA NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available?
0❑ ❑
Are records available that document pump station inspections?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week?
M Q ❑ 0
Are non-SCADPOelemelry equipped pump stations inspected every day?
0 El El 0
Are records available that document citizen Complaints?
11 El El ■
# Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system?
0 Q Q
# Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year?
0 El El n
Are records available that document inspections of high -priority lines?
0 ❑ ❑
Has there been visual inspections of high -priority lines in last six months?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements yes No NA NE
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? 0 El ❑ ❑
Are public notices and proof of publication available? 0❑ Q El
# Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 C? ❑ 0 ❑
# Is pegniftee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If no, which one(s)?
The Annual Report is not being reported.
Comment
Operation & Maintenance Requirements
yea No NA NE
Are all lag books available?
■
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis?
1:3 El
Does the supervisor have plans to address documented shod -term problem areas?
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance, & operations logs and problem areas?
Quarterly
Are maintenance records for equipment available?
0111111
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergence//standby equipment?
0 ❑ Q ❑
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment?
Stationary
equipment is
carrised every
2..it. (auto
cycle)', mobile unit
is examined
quarterly.
Do pump station logs include:
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Permib WQGS0o170 owner-Favety:Townofftern City
Inspection Date: 11108/2016 Inspection Type: Collection system Inspect Non Sampling Reason for VlalL F0110w-up
Operation & Maintenance Requirements
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal?
Inspecting and exercising all valves?
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment?
Inspecting alarms, telemetry and auxiliary equipment?
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability?
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency?
Are system cleaning records available?
Has at least t 0%of system been cleaned annually?
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available?
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers
Response time
Equipment list and spare parts inventory
Access to cleaning equipment
Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers
Source of emergency funds
Site sanitation and cleanup materials
Post-overflow/spill assessment
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel?
Is the spare pads inventory adequate?
Comment: Emergency funds source was not listed in the Spill Response Plan.
Performance Standards.
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented?
What educational tools are III
Brochures are available at Town Hall - this is indicated on the back of the water bill. Information is also
available on the Town's wshake.
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available?
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced?
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available?
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available (as applicable, i.e. annexation)
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any, in the last 12 months
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQCS00170 0wner.Facilly:Tcwno%gecr City
Inspection oats: 11/0812016 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Performance Standards
Yea No NA NE
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) been implemented?
. Q
Does CIP address shod term needs and long term P'master plant'concepts?
0 El Q
Does CIP cover three to five year period? -
■ ❑ ❑
Does CIP include Goal Statement?
0 El El n
Does CIP Include description of project area?
.
Does CIP include description of existing facilities?
■ El El rl
Does CIP include known deficiencies?
El ■
Does CIP include precasted future needs?
M 0 El 0.
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment?
El 0 0 Q
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
$555,000,00
CIP Comments
CIP was updated September gulf.
CIP did not include the pump station at the WW(P although the project has been budgeted,
Is system free of known points of bypass?
■ ❑ ❑
If no, Describe type of bypass and location
Is a24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations?
■ Q ❑
# Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Pump station identifier? _
■ ❑ ❑
24-hour contact numbers
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
If no, list deficient pump stations
# Do ALL pump stations have an "auto polling" feature/SCADA?
0❑ ❑
Number of pump stations
Number of pump stations that have SCADA
o
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry
5
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms
2 _
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements
o
# Does the romantics have a mot control program?
❑ . ❑ ❑
# If yes, date implemented'
Describe:
Comment: Pump stations are equipped with simple telemetry or audio/visual alarms
Records
Yes No NA NE
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Psrml, WQGS00170 Omer Facility: Town of Bryson City Inspection Late: 11/0812015 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason far Vlsib Follow-up
Records
Yes No NA NE
Are adequate records of all SSOs, spills and complaints available?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are records of SSOs that are under the spot le threshold available?
❑ ❑ ❑
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows (2 or mom in 12 months) at same location?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Ifyes, is there a corrective action plan?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a map of the system available?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the map Include:-
Pipe sizes
❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe materials
❑ ❑ ❑
Pipe locall
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Flowdirection
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Approximate pipe age
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Number of service taps
❑.0 ❑ ❑
Pump stations and capacity -
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If no, what percent is complete?
approximately 80
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
Governors Island Pump Station & Powell Lumber Pump Station upgrades.
# Does the permittee have a copy of their permit?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The Pipe age number of service taps and Pump station capacities should be added to the mat).
GOVERNOR'S ISLAND -
pump Station
Yes No NA NE
Pump station type
DuPlex
Are pump station logs available?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is it accessible in all weather Conditions?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is general housekeeping acceptable?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps present?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps operable?
0.❑ ❑ ❑
Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overall
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are goats/controls for pumps/alarms operable?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is "auto polling" feature/SCADA present?
❑ ❑ M ❑
Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA operational?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is simple telemetry present?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is simple telemetry operational?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms present?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Parmih WQGS00170 owner -Facility: Town of Bryson Cry
Inspection Date: 11/08/2018 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Reason for Malt Fallow -up
GOVERNORS ISLAND -
Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
■ ❑.❑ ❑
Is the Pump station inspected as required?
❑ ■,, ❑ ❑
Are backgow, devices in place?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are backflow devices operable?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are air relief valves in place?
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Are air relief valves operable?
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
# Is an emergency generator available?
0El ❑ ❑
Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
0❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
El ❑ ■
Is the generator operable?
. ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is fuel in tank and sufficient?
.
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
■ ❑ 0
Is a24-hour notification sign posted?
■El ❑
Does it include:
Instructions for notification? ■El ❑
Pump station identifer? - ■ ❑ ❑
Emergency phone number ■ 1:1 ❑
Is public access limited' ■
Is pump station free of overflow piping? . ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the pump station free of signs of overnow? ❑ ❑
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? 25 hours each
Comment: Inspection logs were availabe but inspections had not been documented since August 2016
MH#2 - Just prior to the W WTP.
Manhole
Yes Na NA NE
Is manhole accessible?
■ ❑ ❑ El
# Is manhole covedvent above grade?
■ ❑
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions?
Q ❑ ❑
Is manhole cover present?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is manhole properly seated?
0❑ ❑ ❑
# Is manhole in good condition?
■ Q ❑ ❑
# Is invert in good condition?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is line free -Flowing and unrestricted in manhole?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease?
❑ E ❑ rl
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Permit: WOCS00170 Owner- Fadlify: Town of Bryson Due
Inspection Date: 11108/E016 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Follow-up
MH#2 - Just prior to the WWTP
Manhole Yes No NA Il
Is manhole free of excessive mots? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is manhole free of excessive sand? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is manhole's extended vent screened? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are vents free of submergence? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? 0 El El ❑
Comment: The manhole appeared to have an excessive arease/sand mixture The manhole was cleaned
in the spring of 2016 and will be cleaned again in 2017.
W WTP - inside the fence at WWTP
Pump Station
Pump station type
Are pump station logs available?
Is it accessible in all weather conditions?
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Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are wet wells free of excessive debris?
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow?
Are foatslmntmis for pumps/alarms operable?
Is "auto polling' feature/SCADA present?
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Is simple telemetry present?
Is simple telemetry operational?
Are audio and visual alarms presence
Are audio and visual alarms operable?
Is the Pump station inspected as required?
Are backfaw devices in place?
Are backflow, devices operable?
Are air relief valves in place?
Are air relief valves operable?
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Can the emergency generator run the pumps?
Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
Is the generator operable?
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Permit MCS00170 ewner- Facility: Town of Bryson City
Inspection Oats: 1110812010 Inspection Type :Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit Follow-up
W WTP - inside the fence at W WTP
Pump Station
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule?
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becampared.
Comment: A diesel by-pass pump is kept on site at all times in the event of a duplex
Pump failure The wet
well cover is open at all times to allow for the diesel by pass pump Pipe
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Visual alarm was not working
Backflow was not operable
Comparison between Pump run times could not be made as the hour gauges were not working
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Town of Bryson
Municipal Office
P.O. Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
nary 30, 2017
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
SUBJECT: Response to Notice of Violation
Bryson City Collection System, Swain County; Permit No. WQCS00170
The Town of Bryson City has taken the following actions in response to the Notice of Violation we
received after the November 8, 2016 inspection.
We have contacted a film and our representatives from the Council of Governments (Region A,
Southwestern Commission) to train our staff to better utilize and make editions and corrections to our
existing collections system map. This will satisfy the need to include the pipe age, number of service taps,
and pump stations and capacities on can maps. We hope to have this completed before the new fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017. The North Carolina Rural Water Association will assist our staff with performing
the pump drawdown tests for our five existing pump stations, and we will incorporate the pumping rate
estimates into our map along with the other changes.
Our supervisors within the collection system have corrected the issues with our Governor's Island pump
station inspection logs. They are now being documented regularly. Mike Waresak, with McGill Engineers,
has provided a recent timeline of our pump station project, which we have provided below.
Advertise for Bids February 2017
Open Bids March 2017
Begin Construction April 2017
Complete Construction December 2017
Please contact our office at 828-488-3335 should you have questions about our responses noted above. You
can also reach me directly at 828-736-7448.
Sincerely,
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Chad B. Simons
Town Manager
Town of Bryson City
Cc: Tom Shook, Bryson City Collections ORC
Beverly Price, WQS Asheville Regional Office
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
April 26, 2017
Chad Simons, Town Manager
Town of Bryson City
PO Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No.: NOV-2017-DV-0081
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - March 2017
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170
Bryson City Collection System
Swain County
Dear Mr. Simons:
A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report/s submitted by
Town of Bryson City. The Division's Asheville Regional Office concludes that the Town of Bryson City violated
Permit Condition I (2) of Permit No. WQCS00170 by failing to effectively manage, maintain, and operate their
collection system so that there is no SSO (Sanitary Sewer Overflow) to the land or surface waters and the SSO
constituted making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which a permit is
required by G.S. 143-215.1.
The Asheville Regional Office is providing the Town of Bryson City an opportunity to provide evidence and
justification as to why the Town of Bryson City should not be assessed a civil penalty for the violabon(s) that are
summarized below:
Total Vol
Total Surface
Incident Start Duration Vol Water
Number Date (Mina) Location Cause (Gals) (Gals) DWR Action
201700347 3/7/2017 570 315 River View Dr., - Other, Pump station 10,000- 10,000 Notice of Violation
Bryson City, @ 300 equipment failure
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State ofNorth Carolina I Enviroaaental Quality l Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swaananc, , NC 28778
828-296-4500

This Notice of Violation / Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI) is being issued for the noted violation. Pursuant
to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may assessed
against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any
permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
This office requests that you respond to this Notice, in writing, within 10 business days of its
receipt. In your response, you should address the causes of non-compliance, remedial actions, and all other
actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. The response to this correspondence will be
considered in this process. Enforcement decisions will also be based on volume: spilled, volume reaching surface.
waters, durationand gravity, impacts to public health, fish kills or recreational area closures. Other factors
considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of non-compliance, the cost of
rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Beverly Price with the Water Quality. Sectionin the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson,P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Municipal Office
P.O. Box726
Bryson City, NC 287I3
Telephone [phone]
Fnx [phone]
May 3, 2017
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Subiect:
Notice of Violation & Intent to Issue Civil Penalty
Tracking No: Nov-2017-DV-0081
Sanitary Sewer Overflows — March 2017
Collection System Permit No. WQCS0017
Bryson City Collection System
Swain County
Mr. Davidson:
MAY - 8 2017
Water Quality Regional
In response to our most recent NOV, dated April 26, 2017, I want to emphasize that our influent
pump station project at the wastewater treatment plant is still underway, with an expected
construction completion date of March 2018. We are opening sealed bids on May 25, 2017. This
project will substantially alleviate the reoccurring problems we have experienced at that lift
station and manhole #2.
I have also been placed on the dispatch on -call list to ensure we do not experience a similar
situation again. In addition to that, I have provided dispatch the names, phone numbers and
addresses of our employees who are on -call, and given the responsibility to respond. The Town of
Bryson City takes our responsibility to public health and safety seriously, and we hope our
response illustrates our commitment to ensure this does not happen again.
Sincerely,
Chad B. Simons
Town Manager
Town of Bryson City
Cc: Tom Shook, Public Works Director, Town of Bryson City
Mayor Toni Sudan Board of Aldermen ✓anine CHsp, Rick Bryson, nm Grlbble, & Held! Remsey-Woodard
Clad Slmong Town Manager F}ed Moody ✓e,Tmvndoorney Carla Passmore,Tar Collector Lynn Thomas,Town Clerk
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Town of Bryson City
Municipal Office
P.O. Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
October 22, 2009
Roger C. Edwards, Water Quality Regional Supervisor
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Subject: Request for Remission
Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina
General Statute (G.S.) 143-2i5.1(a)(1)
and Collection System Permit WQCS00170
Town of Bryson City
Bryson City Collection System
Case No. DV-2009-0037
Swain County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
This letter transmits a request for remission based upon the assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $2,064.58
($2,000.00 civil penalty + $64.58 enforcement costs) against the Town of Bryson City. Included with this letter also
is a waiver of right to an administrative hearing and stipulation of facts form. The Town of Bryson City does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document.
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143B-282.I (c), a remission of a civil penalty may be granted when the
violation was inadvertent or the result of an accident. The explanation is as follows.
EXPLANATION:
The evening of Wednesday, September 9, 2009 the Town of Bryson City inside Swain County, North Carolina
weathered conditions during a severe lightning and hail storm. Sometime during the evening hour of 6:00 p.m.
lightning struck the phone line control wire linking the high water alarm float to the auto dialer (simple telemetry)
housed in the No.l building located inside the fenced area of the Town of Bryson City's Wastewater Treatment
Plant.
A test cycle conducted after the original sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) five day report was submitted by the Town of
Bryson City revealed that there was no power loss to the auto dialer box housed inside No.I building; however due to
lightning destroying the phone line control wire that linked the high water alarm to the auto dialer there was no
notification from the origin of emergency contact (auto dialer), and the Town of Bryson City was inadvertently
unaware of this violation as a result of this accidental lightning strike.
Mayor Brad Walker Board ofAldernten Kate Welch, Stephanie Treadway, Tout Reidrrtiller, & Jim Gribble
Larry Callietttt, Town Manager Fred Moody Jr., Town Attorney Tom Shook, Public Works Supervisor
antar t tarns, Waie—r'X Wastewater ant upertnten ent antrttra ettn, utar:ce tcer

The Town of Bryson City (Collection System Permit WQCS 00170) currently has not been assessed any civil
penalties for any previous violations.
Due to economic pitfalls the Town of Bryson City's collection system has budget parameters established and this
monetary penalty would be better utilized in the establishment of an emergency back-up system or fail-safe devices
necessary to achieve remedial compliance.
If you have any questions about this request for remission please contact Tom Shook, Public Works
Supervisor/Collections System Operator in Responsible Charge at 828-488-3335.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry Callicutt
Town of Bryson City Manager
cc: Pretreatment Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit w/attachments
ffoard of Aldernien a e e c i, tep ianae readway, Ton Reidniiller, & An Cribble
Larry Callicutt, Town Manager Fred Moody Jr., Town Attorney Tom Shook, Public Works Supervisor
Lamar Williams, Water & Wastewater Plant Superintendent Tan:mra Cetin, Finance Officer

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF Swain
Town of Bryson Clty
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Bryson City Collection System
PERMIT NO. WQCS001.70
FILE NO. DV-2009-0037
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $2.064.58 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated October 8, 2009, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing
in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality with thirty (30) days of
receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed
after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the �0 day of 20,0
TELEPHONE

DWQ Case Number: DV-2009-0037 County: SWAIN
Assessed Party: "TOWN OF BRYSON CITY
Permit No. (if applicable): WQCS00170 Amount Assessed: $2.064.58
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts "
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 1438-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

PQOR7H CAEiQLlNA
Environmental Quality
October 21, 2019
ROY COOPER
MICHAEL S. REGAN
LINDA CULPEPPER
CERTIFIED MAIL 7015 0640 0007 9833 5936 -RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ms. Regina Mathis
Town Manager
P.O. Box 726
Bryson City, NC 28713-0726
Subject: hnposition of Sewer Line Moratorium
Demonstration of Future Wastewater Treatment Capacities
NPDES Permit NCO026557
Bryson City W WTP
Swain County
Dear Ms. Mathis:
15A NCAC 02T .0118, "Demonstration of Future Wastewater Treatment Capacities," was adopted by
the Environmental Management Commission to ensure that wastewater treatment systems owned or
operated by municipalities, counties, sanitary districts or public utilities do not exceed their hydraulic
treatment capacities. This Rule specifies that no permits for sewer line extensions will be issued by the
Division to facilities exceeding 80% of their hydraulic treatment capacity unless specific evaluations of
future wastewater treatment needs have been completed.
A review of your discharge monitoring report data for the period August 2018 through July 2019 has
indicated flow at the subject facility exceeded the 80%threshold. The average flow calculated for this
period was 0.5251 MGD, and represented 87.5% of the current treatment capacity. Therefore, we will
be unable to approve any further sewer line extensions for this facility until such time as you have
complied with the requirements contained in the Rule.
In order to attain compliance with the Rule, you must submit an approvable engineering evaluation of
future wastewater treatment needs. This evaluation must outline specific plans for system expansion
and include the sources of funding for the expansion. If future expansion is not proposed, a detailed
justification must be made based on past growth records and future growth projections and, as
appropriate, shall include conservation plans or other specific measures to achieve waste flow
reductions.
JYcr ih Carolina Departmen' m=nvronmental Quality, D vlsicn Of Wazer Rccsources
1617 Mall Sewice Center I, Raleigh, Norh Carolina 27699-16i7
919-707-9 25

Bryson City Sewer Line Moratorium 2019
p_ 2
To prevent delays in the processing of your future permit applications for sewer line extensions, please
submit a plan of action containing the information necessary to comply with the appropriate
demonstrations as described above to the following address:
NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES
Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Provision For Sewer Line Approvals While On Moratorium
Per the terms ofNCAC 02T .Ol 18 (3), the Director may, on a case -by -case basis, allow permits to be
issued to facilities exceeding the 80 percent loading rate if: 1) the additional flow will not cause the
facility to exceed its permitted hydraulic capacity, 2) the facility is in compliance with all other permit
limitations and requirements and 3) it is demonstrated that adequate progress is being made in
developing the required engineering evaluations or plans and specifications. Delegation for approval
and denial of such requests has been given to the Water Quality Regional Operations Supervisor for the
Asheville Region. If you wish to ask for a waiver of the moratorium per this provision of the rule,
please send all required information in support of your request to the Asheville Regional Office.
Any plans and specifications for expansion should be submitted to the Division of Water Infrastructure.
We look forward to working with you on development of plans to meet your future wastewater
treatment needs. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Tim Heim of our
Asheville Regional Office at [phone] ([e-mail]), or Charles Weaver of the
Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit at [phone] ([e-mail]).
Sin ly,
Linda Culpepper, D r
Division of Water Resources
Attachment (15A NCAC 02T .0118)
cc: PERCS Unit
NPDES Files

15A NCAC 02T .0118 DEMONSTRATION OF FUTURE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT CAPACITIES
In order to insure that treatment, utilization, or disposal systems do not exceed their hydraulic
treatment capacities, no permits for sewer line extensions shall be issued to wastewater treatment
systems owned or operated by municipalities, counties, sanitary districts or public utilities unless
they meet the following requirements:
(1) Prior to exceeding 80 percent of the wastewater treatment system's permitted
hydraulic capacity (based on the average flow of the last calendar year), the
permittee must submit an approvable engineering evaluation of their future
wastewater treatment, utilization, and disposal needs. This evaluation must
outline specific plans for meeting future wastewater treatment, utilization, or
disposal needs by either expansion of the existing system, elimination or
reduction of extraneous flows, or water conservation and must include the
source(s) of funding for the improvements. If expansion is not proposed or is
proposed for a later date, a detailed justification must be made to the satisfaction
of the Director that wastewater treatment needs will be met based on past growth
records and future growth projections and, as appropriate, shall include
conservation plans or other specific measures to achieve waste flow reductions.
(2) Prior to exceeding 90 percent of the wastewater treatment, utilization, or disposal
systems permitted hydraulic capacity, (based on the last calendar year), the
permittee must obtain all permits needed for the expansion of the wastewater
treatment, utilization, or disposal system and, if construction is needed, submit
approvable final plans and specifications for expansion including a construction
schedule. If expansion is not proposed or is proposed for a later date, a detailed
justification must be made to the satisfaction of the Director that wastewater
treatment needs will be met based on past growth records and future growth
projections and, as appropriate, shall include conservation plans or other specific
measures to achieve waste flow reductions.
(3) The Director shall allow permits to be issued to facilities that are exceeding the 80
percent or 90 percent loading rates if the additional flow is not projected to result
in the facility exceeding its permitted hydraulic capacity, the facility is in
compliance with all other permit limitations and requirements, and it is
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director that adequate progress is being
made in developing the needed engineering evaluations or plans and
specifications. In determining the adequacy of the progress, the Director shall
consider the projected flows, the complexity and scope of the work to be
completed and any projected environmental impacts.
History Note: Authority G.S 143-215.3;
Eff. September 1, 2006.

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Town of Bryson City
CASE NUMBER: DV-2009-0037
PERMIT: WQCS00170 FACILITY: Bryson City Collection System COUNTY: Swain REGION: Asheville
Other Violations
MONITORING
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VIOLATION
DATE VIOLATION TYPE
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Case Number: DV-2009-0037
Region:
Asheville
County:
Assessed Entity: Town of Bryson City Permit:
Swain
WQCS00170
❑ (a) Whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors were wrongly applied to the detriment
of the petitioner:
Notes:
❑ (b) Whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation:
Notes:
® (c) Whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident:
Notes: Yes, this was an accident, BUT Town of Bryson City staff should have checked the W WTP and
lift station sooner than the middle of the next day, since the WWTP ORC was out on scheduled leave
and no one would be checking this system; AND Town of Bryson City staff should have checked sooner
than the middle of the next day due to possible impact of a lighting strike to equipment, phone lines, or
other means of communication.
® (d) Whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations:
Notes: No, The Town of Bryson City has not been assessed civil penalties for previous violations. Data
indicates the Town of Bryson City has had seven (7) SSO violations from February 21, 2005 thru
October 10, 2009.
® (e) Whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions:
Notes: ARO is not aware of any Budgetary constraints or economic pitfalls that would prohibit payment
of the $2,064.58 civil penalty. Previous inspections have not indicated or revealed budgetary deficiencies
in this system.
DECISION (Check One) Rev. 7/2007
Request Denied ❑
Full Remission ❑ Retain Enforcement Cost? Yes ❑ No ❑
Partial Remission ❑ $ (Enter Amount)
Coleen H. Sullins Date

DECISION (Check One) Rev. 7/2007
Request Denied ❑
Full Remission ❑ Retain Enforcement Cost? Yes ❑ No ❑
Partial Remission ❑ $ (Enter Amount)
Coleen H. Sullins Date

IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR REHABILITATION OF INFLOW /INFILTRATION
TOWN OF BRYSON CITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
UPDATED MARCH 18, 2020
ID NO.: 1
LOCATION: MH R398A Lemons Branch
CONDITION: Inadequate concrete make -shift MH in ditch line. Significant I/I point and SSO point.
PROPOSED FIX: Use concrete to form base and install frame and lid with mastic to temporarily seal MH from
runoff in ditch line. Reroute storm ditch to divert runoff.
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TOWN OF BRYSON CITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
UPDATED MARCH 18, 2020
ID NO.: 2
LOCATION: Bryson Walk at Pine Ave
CONDITION: Several smoke pops /collapsed line
PROPOSED FIX: Repair cleanouts. Point repair. Exploratory excavation of storm catch basins.
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TOWN OF BRYSON CITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
UPDATED MARCH 18, 2020
ID NO.: 3
LOCATION: Museum parking lot / MH #32 area
CONDITION: Dye showed stormwater entering sewer at 44' upstream of MH #32 at 3 taps.
PROPOSED FIX: Replace approx. 100' of sewer line in this area.
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TOWN OF BRYSON CITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
UPDATED MARCH 18, 2020
ID NO.: 4
LOCATION: Main Street between MH 191 and Franklin Street
4" sewer split in drainage ditch
PROPOSED FIX: Point repair. Replace 20' of line.
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TOWN OF BRYSON CITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
UPDATED MARCH 18, 2020
ID NO.: 5
LOCATION: MH 62 -Island and Greenlee Streets
CONDITION: Smoke evidence at storm drains. Infiltration at 3 o'clock inverts.
PROPOSED FIX: Replace MH with new PVC stub -outs. Rebuild storm drain catch basins
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TOWN OF BRYSON CITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
UPDATED MARCH 18, 2020
ID NO.: 6
LOCATION: MH 336 at West Deep Creek Estates taps
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TOWN OF BRYSON CITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
UPDATED MARCH 18, 2020
ID NO.: 7
LOCATION: MH 119 on Franklin Grove Church Road
CONDITION: MH is newer and in very good condition except that joints are leaking. Significant infiltration.
PROPOSED FIX: Check infiltration for chlorine. If chlorine present, exploratory excavation to find leak.
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TOWN OF BRYSON CITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
UPDATED MARCH 18, 2020
ID NO.: 8
LOCATION: MH 124 at Bryson Creek Apartments
CONDITION: Constant I/I from previously abandoned line.
PROPOSED FIX: Excavate and cap off previously abandoned line. Completely grout fill abandoned line inside
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TOWN OF BRYSON CITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
UPDATED MARCH 18, 2020
ID NO.: 9
LOCATION: MH R415 on Veterans Blvd.
CONDITION: Unknown type of line has penetrated sewer line by possible bore/HDD. Found by CCTV.
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PROPOSED FIX: Identify unknown line and reroute it. Point repair of sewer line.
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ID NO.: 10
LOCATION: MH 81 south of Bryson Walk at creek
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ID NO.: 11
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ID NO.: 12
LOCATION: MH 69 on Fry Street
CONDITION: 4" unused lateral is source of I/I. Force main entrance point from Lackey Hill PS. Broken invert
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ID NO.: 13
LOCATION: Line between MH 68 and MH 69
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TOWIZ ofBYyson City
Municipal Office
P.O. Box 726
BYyson City, NC 28713
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
March 24, 2020
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Rea ona] Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Subject: Response to Notice of Violation
Nov-2020-DV-0086
Sanitary Sewer Overflows -February 2020
Collection System Permit No. WQCS00170
Bryson City Collection System
Swain County
The Town of Bryson City has taken the following actions in response to the Notice of Violation letter dated
March 19, 2020 for violations on 2/6/2020 and 2/13/2020.
As we have continued to experience severe rain events, we have taken the following steps to address the
Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) in our system causing excessive flows throughout our system:
1) We have received $95,000 for an Asset Inventory and Assessment Grant. This funding has been
used to conduct a comprehensive infiltration/inflow evaluation of our sanitary sewer collection
system. The results aze being used to help the Town prioritize the azeas to repair and/or replace
within the sewer system which will have the most impact in reducing I&I (See attached). Flow
meters, smoke testing, and video inspections of the sewer lines have been performed. McGill
Associates, the engineer responsible for completing the study is currently putting together a
comprehensive report.
2) During the smoke testing, there were several issues identified including gutters hooked to the
sanitary sewer system, drain lines hooked to sewer system, and missing caps on cleanouts.
Certified letters were sent to customers on 3/19/2020 requiring them to correct the identified issue
within 30 days.
3) The Board of Aldermen have discussed at a board meeting the use of a stopper valve at one of the
campgrounds near the river. We have asked the owner to make sure the sewer pipes connected to
campers are capped during flooding; however, they have not fully complied. Our attorney is
reviewing the use of the stopper valve for possible legal issues before it is implemented.
Please contact me if you have additional questions concerning this response.
Sincerely, `� fj
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To Manager, Bryson City
828-488-3335
828-736-7448
[e-mail]
M¢yor Tam Sutton Board of Aldermen Benjamin King, Jnnine Crisp, Heit&Ramsey-Woodard&ChadSmiUi
Regina MaU:is, Tmvn Mm:ager Fred Maody ir., Tmvn At[arney C¢rla Passmore, Tax Collector Lynn Thomas, Town Clerk
Tam Shooh, Public Works Supervisor
Zn accordance with Fetlerallmv and U.S. Department ofAgriculture policy, this insfftuSmz is prolubttedfrom discriminaffng on the basis of race, color,
nafronn7 origzn, age, disabikry, religion, sex, andf¢ndlia! status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, wrHe
USDA, Dzrectar, Office of CivilRighis, Z400 ZndependenceAvenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20230-94Z0 or call (866)63L9992 (Englis/z) or (800)877-
8339(TDD) or [phone](Englislz Federaf-re[ay)or (800)845-6I36 (Spanish -relay).