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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor . Director
August 29, 2013
Mr. John Condrey, City Manager
Town of Forest City
P. O. Box 728
Forest City, NC 28043
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO 074306
Town of Forest City WTP
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Condrey:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly,
we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no significant changes to its terms from those found in the draft permit sent to you on
July 1, 2013.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this
letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to
obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Resources or permits required by the
Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Sledge at telephone number (919) 807-
6398, or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Since y,
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Permit NC0074306
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Forest City
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Forest City WTP
581 Vance Street
North of Forest City
Rutherford County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the Second Broad River in the Broad River
Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring_ requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I,11,1II and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2013.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2018.
Signed this day August 29, 2013.
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0074306
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Forest City
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge filter backwash wastewater from a conventional water treatment plant. This
facility is located at 581 Vance Street North of Forest City in Rutherford County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed
tributary of the Second Broad River, classified WS-V waters in the Broad River Basin.
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Permit NCO074306
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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30 mg/L
45 mg/L
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pH 00400
6.0 — 9.0 s.u.
2/Month
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Total Residual Chlorine2 50060
17 pg/L
2/Month
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Turbidity 00070
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc 01092
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride 00951
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper 01042
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron 01045
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum 01105
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Manganese 01055
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1. Duration of discharge must also be reported.
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance
with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by
a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50
µg/L•
3. Monitoring should be performed in conjunction with toxicity testing.
4. Ceriodaphnia dubia 48 hour acute pass/fail test @ 90% concentration. See Condition A. (2.) for
toxicity testing requirements. Toxicity testing should be performed during the months of January,
April, July and October, and sampling should coincide with sampling for parameters covered by
footnote 2.
All samples must be collected- from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other. than trace amounts.
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Permit NC0074306
A. (2.) ACUTE TOXICITY PASS/FAIL MONITORING (QUARTERLY)
The permittee shall conduct acute toxicity tests on a quarter lX basis using protocols defined in the
North Carolina Procedure Document entitled "Pass/Fail Methodology For Determining Acute Toxicity
In A Single Effluent Concentration" (Revised December 2010 or subsequent versions). The monitoring
shall be performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 48 hour static test. The effluent concentration at which
there may be at no time significant acute mortality is 90% (defined as treatment two in the procedure
document). Effluent samples for self -monitoring purposes must be obtained during representative
effluent discharge below all waste treatment. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. These months signify the first month of each three month toxicity
testing quarter assigned to the facility.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter
code TGA311. Additionally, DWR Form AT-2 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test -Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual
chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top, of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the
report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted
to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the perrnittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then
monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly test
requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements or tests performed by the North
Carolina Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit
may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
Should it be determined by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources that the facility's
discharge frequency and duration enable chronic sampling according to either the North Carolina
Ceriodaphnia Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Procedure or to Section 8.3, in Methods EPA-821-R-
02-013, the permit may be re -opened and modified to include chronic toxicity tests.
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Permit NC0074306
A.-(2.) ACUTE TOXICITY PASSIFAIL MONITORING (QUARTERLY); continued
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant -more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR & all AT
Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will
require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following
the month of the initial monitoring.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The.period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct_ periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during.a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other -disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Ouarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or.monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41 ].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(4)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and 'Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Dgty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures -as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 1.22.22].
b: All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.221
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at alf times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the, bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime: This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part H.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part H.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41(j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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ATTENTION: Central Files
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
. or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terns and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part H.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
w approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and.
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part H.E.S and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)]. J
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: -
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in -the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215. 1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports „
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The
report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the
facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The
report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which
annual period is used for evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor,add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal, system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The. Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L),for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels'
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part H of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 028 .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to, implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal, authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program 'submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(fl(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS-consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [1.5A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)1
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Pennittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtC)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Infection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and.
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IQ Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
16,17 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative I;
A narrative'summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance; and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant'Non-Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SlUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
lUs in SNC., a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
LUs that are not considered S1Us, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice '1
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Pernuttee's .Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(t); 40 CFR 403,12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and;'(10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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From: Cranford, Chuck
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 12:06 PM
To: Cantwell, Janet; Frazier, Wanda; Menzel, Jeff, Wiggs, Linda
Subject: FW: Draft Permit NC0074306 3r-,ore.5)4C1'2p �- ��� �4-
Told Bob it sounded like good counsel.
Chuck
Chuck Cranford
Supervisor, Surface Water Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to
the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed
to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or
other regulation.
From: Sledge, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 8:53 AM
To: Cranford, Chuck
Subject: FW: Draft Permit NC0074306
Hi Chuck,
I picked this e-mail up when I came in this morning. I called Mr. Dotson a few minutes ago and spoke with him about
it. The permit he references is for the Forest City Water Treatment Plant. It's currently up for renewal. Mr. Dotson is
the ORC at the WWTP, but was asked to look into the matter. The WTP has lagoons to deal with itsfilter backwash and
solids; however, due to the way they manage solids and the fact that they recycle the supernatant to the head of the
WTP, they have never reported a discharge.
In essence, the discharge permit for the WTP is something like an insurance policy in the event they ever had to
discharge. We typically don't permit based on potential, but here's a case where it's probably the right thing to do. I
told Mr. Dotson that the permit wasn't required, but if there was a discharge without a permit, they would face
jeopardy because it is an activity that requires a permit. They could request rescission of the permit based upon
operations and history, but I told him we would probably require a higher standard of permanence, saying in such a case
we'd probably want to see the effluent pipe sealed so there is no chance for a discharge. We also spoke about the WTP
tying into the collection system of the WWTP as being an option for elimination of the discharge. If history is any
indication, the WWTP would have little chance of being negatively impacted by the WTP and it would allow for
rescission of the WTP permit.

I hope I've given them good counsel: -::_R� me know if you think otherwise and I him back and modify my
comments. Hopefully we'll have one less permit on the books soon.
From: Jeff Dotson[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 2:40 PM
To: Sledge, Bob
Subject: Draft Permit NCO074306
Dear Mr. Bob Sledge,
My name is Jeff Dotson and I'm the superintendent at the Town of Forest City waste water treatment plant. This
permit, which is a PC-1 permit, belongs to our water filter plant and was passed over to me with some questions
that I couldn't answer so I was hoping that you may be able to help us out. If I understand correctly this permit
is only issued to the water plant just in case at some point in time they may need to discharge from their lagoons
to the sewer. Due to the fact that the facility has never had to discharge in it's history. our question was, is the
city required to have this permit or is it by choice as a precaution? Could we drop it if we so choose? We
talked to the Superintendent at Broad River Water Authority here in the county and he told us we weren't
required to have it. If you don't mind, would you share your thoughts and expertise on this issue. We would
really appreciate your advice as the Town always makes every effort to do what is right.
Thanks,
Jeff Dotson
828-248-5217
[e-mail]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina
Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized official of the
Town of Forest City.

Frazier, Wanda
From: Frazier, Wanda
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 10:06 AM
To: Sledge, Bob
Cc: Wiggs, Linda
Subject: Forest City Water Plant NC0074306 Draft NPDES Permit
Attachments: NC0074306 Draft Permit 2013.pdf, Forest City Water Plant 74306 a cover page
2013.doc; Forest City Water Plant draft permit staff rpt 7-17-13.pdf
Hi Bob,
The draft permit looks good to ARO.
Attached is the official staff report with staff approvals and recommendation.
Also attached are the 2013 facility cover page and draft permit.
We didn't get a fact sheet for this one.
Hope you had a great vacation!
Thanks,
Wanda
Wanda Frazier
Email: [e-mail]
North.Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662
Direct line: 828-296-4662
Fax: [phone]
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Frazier, Wanda
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 1:40 PM
To: Sledge, Bob
Subject: Forest City Water Plant NC0074306 Draft NPDES Permit
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Hi Bob,
The draft permit looks good to me.
I'll send you an official staff report with staff approvals and recommendations.
Attached is the 2013 facility cover page.
Thanks,
Wanda
Wanda Frazier
Email: [e-mail]
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662
Direct line: 828-296-4662
Fax: [phone]
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Sledge, Bob
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 1:48 PM
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
I've modified the Forest City WTP test from a chronic test to the 48 hour ceriodaphnia acute test.
This facility recycles the supernatant off of its lagoons and hasn't had a discharge in years.
If it ever does, this test will be the one that will most likely yield a result.
Thank you.
:..
Bob Sledge
Environmental Specialist
Compliance & Expedited Permits Unit
NC Division of Water Quality
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July 17, 2013
Fac�hty name .
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County ''
Rutherford
Staff
Wanda Frazier"
Reviewer:,,
Bob Sledge
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Chuck Cranford
Requested:
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Act�on:a
Make changes as noted below
Comments:;'_,
The current system does not discharge.
There has been no discharge since May 1996.
The ponds are operated alternately, allowing the sludge to dry.
Once dried, the sludge is hauled to the landfill by an independent
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A waiver of monthly reporting and operator visitation requirements was
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Frazier, Wanda
From: Frazier, Wanda
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 1:40 PM
To: Sledge, Bob
Subject: Forest City Water Plant NC0074306 Draft NPDES Permit
Attachments: NC0074306 Draft Permit 2013.pdf, Forest City Water Plant 74306 a cover page 2013.doc
Hi Bob,
The draft permit looks good to me.
I'll send you an official staff report with staff approvals and recommendations.
Attached is the 2013 facility cover page.
Thanks,
Wanda
Wanda Frazier
Email: [e-mail]
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662
Direct line: 828-296-4662
Fax: [phone]
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Sledge, Bob
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 1:48 PM
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
I've modified the Forest City WTP test from a chronic test to the 48 hour ceriodaphnia acute test.
This facility recycles the supernatant off of its lagoons and hasn't had a discharge in years.
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If it ever does, this test will be the one that will most likely yield a result.
Thank you.
M
Bob Sledge
Environmental Specialist
Compliance & Expedited Permits Unit
NC Division of Water Quality
bob. sledgenae,ncdeiir. gov
[phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Acting Director
July 1, 2013
Mr. John Condrey, City Manager
Town of Forest City
P. O. Box 728
Forest City, NC 28043
Subj ect: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit Number NCO074306
Town of Forest City WTP
Facility Grade PC-1
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Condrey:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very
carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains. The draft
permit contains a number of changes in its terms from those found in your current permit due to updates
to Division of Water Quality policies regarding wastewater discharges from water treatment plants. A
summary of those changes follows:
• The flow limit has been removed from the permit. The sample type for flow has been changed from
continuous to instantaneous monitoring.
• Turbidity monitoring of the effluent has been added to the permit with a frequency of 2/month.
• Monitoring for Total Zinc, Fluoride, Total Copper and Total Iron has been reduced from monthly to
quarterly.
• Monitoring for Calcium, Magnesium, Ammonia Nitrogen, Total Phosphorous, and Total Nitrogen
has been removed from the permit.
• Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing has been changed from a 7 day chronic pass/fail test to a 48 hour
acute pass/fail test. The test organism remains ceriodaphnia dubia.
• Footnotes have been updated.
Please submit any comments to me no later than thirty days following your receipt of the draft.
Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are
received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in September 2013, with an
effective date of October 1, 2013.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One t,
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 N& ilCarohna
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone]
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If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, call me at [phone], or via e-
mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
A/0V
Bob Sledge
Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit
cc: NPDES Files
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DV,rMWS/ARO
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Steve Reid

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
February 15, 2013
Town of Forest City
P.O. Box 728
Forest City, NC 28046
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO074306 Vi T
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. John Condrey,
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on February 4th , 2013. This
permit renewal has been assigned Charles Weaver (919-807-6391) who will contact you if any
additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Due to current backlog, you
should continue to operate under terms of your current permit, until a new permit is issued. If
you have any questions, please cont act the assigned permit writer.
Sincerely,
GCOCt
Jeff Poup�
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Cc: Central Files
Ashville Regional Office
NPDES Unit
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Phone: [phone] Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INCO074306
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Town of Forest City
Facility Name
Forest City WTP
Mailing Address
Post Office Box 728
City
Forest City
State / Zip Code
North Carolina / 28043
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
fcwt atownofforestcity.com
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 581 Vance Street
City _
Forest City
State / Zip Code
North Carolina/ 28043
County
Rutherford
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name
Jason Webb, Plant Superintendant
Mailing Address
581 Vance Street
City
Forest City
State / Zip Code
North Carolina/ 28043 2013
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone] LD=WQ/Su1fa.,e Water Protection Section
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑ Public
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For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. Type of treatment plant:
® Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface Water
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Lagoons
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 1
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: nla no discharge during renewal period Duration:
11. Plant design potable flowrate 8.0 MGD
Backwash -or reject flow 0.080 MGD
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13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
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For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Alum / aluminum sulfate Yes X No
Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate Yes No
Fluoride Yes X No
Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines Yes No
Zinc -orthophosphate or Sweetwater CP1236 Yes X No
List any other additives below:
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the water treatment process. The plan should show the point[s] of addition for
chemicals and all discharges routed to an outfall [including stormwater].
See attached schematic
Solids Handling Plan
Sludge is removed from the lagoons as needed and disposed of in a landfill.
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer
Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Analyses of source water collected
Engineering Alternative Analysis
Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed na of Person Signing"Title
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of Applicant
Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application,
record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or
regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by
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OF W ATF9 Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary '
rNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
August 6, 2008 AUG 1.3 2008
Mr. Brad Joyner, Superintendent' WATER QUALITY SECTION .
P.O. Box 728 ASHEVILL.E REGIONAL OFFICE
Forest City, North Carolina 28043,
Subject: Issuance of NPDES
Permit NCO074306
Town of Forest City WTP
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Joyner:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for- renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 1.43-215. - and the Memorandum. of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October,15, 2007 (or as
subsequently amended).
This permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on May.21, 2008.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon, written request within thirty(PO) days following receipt of
this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
' Please note that this permit is not transferable. except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification. or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to
obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit -that may
be required. If -you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Guerra at telephone number
[phone].. --
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins'.'
Enclosure:. NODES Permit NCO074306
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Permit NCO074306
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL -RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER,QUALITY'
PERMIT -
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, - other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina - - -
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,_
as amended, the _
Town of Forest City
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located .at the
Forest City WTP
581 Vance Street North of Forest City
Rutherford County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the Second Broad River in -the
Broad River Basiri
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in=Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective September 1, 2008.
This permit and authorization.to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2013.
Signed this day August 6, 2008.
J7' : "r oleen H. Sullins, Director
ivision of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental- Management Commission '

' Permit NCO074306
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to'this facility, whether"for operation or discharge are.
hereby revoked: As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this
number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge
from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, -terms, and
_ provisions included herein.
The City of Forest City -is hereby authorized to:.
1. Continue to operate a Conventional water treatment drinking plant with a discharge
of filter -backwash wastewater. This facility is located at 581 Vance Street North of. -
Forest City in Rutherford County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified .on the attached map
into an unnamedtributary of the Second Broad River, classified WS-V-waters in the -
Broad River Basin.

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Latitude: 350 20'56" N State Grid: Forest City not to scale
Longitude: 81'51'53" W Permitted Mow: 0.09 MGD
Receiving Stream: UT to Second Broad River Drainage Basin: Broad River Basin NPDES Permit No. NC0074306
Stream Class: WS-V Sub -Basin: 03-08-02 Worth Rutherford County
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Permit NCO074306
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored
by the PermitteP ac snerifieri hAnw-
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Chlorinel
Total Zinc4
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Ammonia Nitrogen2
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum3
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Calcium3
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Magnesium3
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Manganese3
Quarterly
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Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Toxicity Monitorine
Footnotes:
1. Limit and monitor only if facility adds chlorine to water that is eventually discharged. Because
low-level TRC is currently difficult to quantify in a wastewater matrix, the Division shall
consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be "in compliance" with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by
North Carolina -certified field and lab test methods,'even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
2. Quarterly monitoring is required only if chloramination is utilized.
3. Parameter should be monitored in conjunction with toxicity test.
4. Zinc monitoring is required if Permittee uses zinc orthophosphate as a corrosion inhibitor.
5. See Attachment A. (2.).
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be.no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than -trace
amounts.

Permit NCO074306
A. (2.) ' CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING (QRTRLY)
The permittee shall conduct quarterly. chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the.
"North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure", Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 90%. The
testing shall be performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia day pass/fail test. The'tests will be performed
during the months of January, -April, July, and October. Effluent sampling for this testing
shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment
processes.
All toxicity testing results required aspart of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was -performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B. Additionally,_DWQ Form AT-1-(original) is to be -:sent to the -following address: ..
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621 . - -
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms_ shall be fled with the Environmental Sciences Section no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period -for which the report is -made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical
measurements performed in association with the, toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. -
Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and -reported if. chlorine
is employed.for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity
monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the.top of the
Aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county,
and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form.
The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
then monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid.test, this monthly
test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream,this permit may be
re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then .required by this permit, the results•
of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the.data submitted on the.
DMR & all AT Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as
minimum control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction-, -and
appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require
immediate follow-up testing to_ be completed no -later than the last day of the month
following the month of the initial monitoring.

NI ATE - .. Michael F. Easley, 6vet�At
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
\Q G = �-_� trolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
rColeen H. Sullins Director
. - - Division of Water Quality
May 21, 2008
Mr. Brad Joyner, Superintendent, ,
P.O. Box 728
Forest City, North Carolina 28043 '
Subject; _ Draft NPDES _
Permit NCO074306
Town of Forest City WTP
Rutherford County. _
Dear. Mr. Joyner: -
Enclosed
'. with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft verycarefully to ensure thorough -
understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains. -
The draft permit contains the following changes from your current permit as required:.bythe attached "DWQ- NPDES Permitting
Strategies For Potable Water Treatment Plants (August 2007)": -
➢ Limits added
o . Flow at 0.09 MGD
➢ Limits / Monitoring deleted
o Settleable Solids-
0 Turbidity'
➢ Monitoring Frequency Changes
o Iron - from'weeklyto monthly
o TRC - from weekly to 2/month -
o Aluminum.- from weekly to quarterly
o Flow - from weekly to 2/month
Sample type for Flow changed from estimate to continuous,
➢ Monitoring Additions
o pH
o Calcium
o Manganese
o ' Fluoride
o Total Copper
o Ammonia Nitrogen
o Total Zinc.
o Total P
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➢ Whole Effluent Toxicity"
o Quarterly Monitoring Purposes Only
■ !WC may change of er.receiving USGS 7010 flows.
Concurrent with this transmittal, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft as` required by the EPA by publishing a
:. notice in newspapers having circulation in the general RutherfordCountyarea. Should you,wish to correct errors or provide,
comments regarding this draft please contact the DENR / DWQ /NPDES Program no later than 30 days after receiving this
document.
Please review this draft carefully to= ensure thorough understanding .of the information, conditions, and 'requirements
contained .therein. Following the 30-day public comment .period,Vthe Division will review all pertinent comments and take'
appropriate action prior to issuing a final NPDES permit..lf you have questions concerning the draft permit -for your facility,
please contact me by e-mail (bob.guerraC�lncmail.net) or call meat [phone];extenslon-53y�
Respectfully,
--Bob Guerra
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NPDES Unit, Western Program I� ;
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO074306 (DRAFT) i
Potable Water treatment Guidance (September 2007) MAY 2 2 2Q08 4
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North Carolina Division of WaterQuality 1617Mail Service Center _ Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] , '. Customer Service A '
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Quality
• Michael F. Easley, Governor ,
April 17, 2008
Mr. Brad Joyner
Town of Forest City
P.O. Box 728
Forest City, N.C. 28043-0728
Subject:
Dear Mr. Joyner:
Resources
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
aiver- of Monthly Reportir
crest City WTP
PDES Permit NCO074306
ktherford County
The Division -has reviewed your letter of April 10, 2008, which states the subject facility is not producing
any wastewater discharge. You indicated that your town wishes to retain the permit in case future
discharges are necessary.
After considering the recommendations of the staff in the Asheville Rr
ffice, I have greed to waive
the requirement to submit monthly DMRs for the subject facility,. effe 1, 2008. Th DMRs up
through (and including) April 2008 should be submitted as usual.
Be advised that if and when any wastewater discharge resumes, the discharge must be monitored as
any
is re -activated.
or
arise regarding this facility, especially if the discharge
While requirements for operator visitation, monitoring and reporting are being waived, your company is
still required to pay the Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee that is associated with this
and all NPDES permits.
If you have any questions, or if you wish to request rescission of this permit, contact Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
at 919 733-5083, extension 511.
cc: Central Files
�fie�iTle�Regonal�OOffi a (�Roger:Edward�T
NPDES Files" T`
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
Sincerely, .:,.,m.
W4,oleen H. Sulli
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APR 2 1 2008
WATER QUALITY SECTION
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828-248-5215
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Mr. Brad Cole
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Re: Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
10/28/03
Enclosed is the required documentation for the recycle practices for the Town of Forest
City Water Treatment Plant. Please advise if any other information is needed to meet the
requirement for compliance.
Thank You,
Brad Joyner, uperintendent, ORC

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The Town of Forest City Water Treatment is an 8 MGD Conventional
Water Treatment: Plant with Flash Mixer, Flocculation, Sedimentation, and
Filtration disposes of filter backwash water through two holding lagoons.
After solids settle; supernatant is recycled back to the head works (flash
mixer) of the plant. Once remaining solids are dewatered and dried through
natural causes, solids are hauled from lagoon by private contractor'and
properly disposed of at a landfill.
The Alum Sludge Lagoons have a total holding capacity of two million
gallons. The recirculation pump located in the combined manhole is a Myers
5 Horsepower Non-C1og.Pump with an operating capacity of approximately
200 gallons per minute with a maximum daily flow of 288,000 gallons.
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Plant to insure adequate dilution and mix with river water flow. The
treatment process is monitored through hourly laboratory residual checks
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Director
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
October 29, 2013
Mr. John Condrey
City Manager
Town of Forest City
PO Box 728
Forest City, NC 28043
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Forest City Water Plant
Wastewater, Treatment Ponds
Permit Number: NCO074306
Rutherford County.
Dear Mr. Condrey:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the
inspection, which I conducted at the subject facility on October 16, 2013.' The facility was found to be
in compliance with permit NC0074306.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If
you or your staff should have any questions, please `do not hesitate to contact me at 828 296-4500.
cc Stewart Briscoe, Public Works Director
.Sonny Penson, ORC
Central Files
PERCS Unit
Sincerely,
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
-` Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I N I 2 1 C l 31 NC0074306 111 121 13/10/16 117 181 C I 191 c I 201 I
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Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA —Reserved
67I 169 7013 � 71 U 72 U,J 73 L_U 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Forest City WTP
12:30 PM 13/10/16
13/10/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
581 Vance St
Forest City NC 28043
12:35 PM 13/10/16
18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tties(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Banard Norris Penson/ORC/828-248-5217/
Name, Address of Responsible Official tie/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Bradley Carson Joyner,PO Box 728 Alexander Mills NC 280430728//828-248-5215/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3 NCO074306 1 121 13/10/16 117 18I ^I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The Town of Forest City's Water Treatment Plant is located at 581 Vance Street, Forest City, NC 28043.
Wastewater class: Physical Chemical 1
Wastewater type: 0.09 MGD Surface Water Treatment Plant (Public Water System ID # 01-81-010)
Wastewater discharge of backwash wastewater from a conventional water treatment plant consisting of.
Two alum sludge settling ponds, total capacity of 2.0 Mgal, operated in series with a batch
discharge being recycled back through the water plant.
The current system does not discharge. There has been no discharge since May 1996. The ponds
are operated alternately, allowing the sludge to dry between use. Once dried, the sludge is
hauled to the landfill by an independent contractor.
A waiver of monthly reporting and operator visitation requirements was granted based on a
letter of request dated April17, 2008.
It is suggested that system site visitation be continued, due to the WTP's chemical tank farm
containment area being tied to the alum sludge settling ponds. This would allow a review to be
made regarding system operation and security integrity.
Maintaining the current NPDES permit, allows the Town to have a back-up plan for discharge in
the event the ponds need to be taken out of service for maintenance.
Inspection Summary:
Mr. Sonny Penson and Mr. Jeff Dodson assisted in the inspection.
There was no discharge at the time of the inspection: .
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Permit: NC0074306 `` Owner - Facility: Forest,City WTP
Inspection Date: 10/16/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: List treatment components (see attached).
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February 19, 2013
To: System Performance Annual Report
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
From: Sonny Penson
ORC/Pretreatment Coordinator
Town of Forest City
PO Box 728
Forest City, NC 28043
MAR 2 6 2013
C E N tL F i L E S
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Subject: Mandatory Public Notification Annual Performance Report
Town of Forest City WTI? NPDES Permit# _ -_0 743ffi�Jecter Oq m i
For calendar year January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2012
In accordance with federal and state, laws, rules and regulations; the Town of Forest City is
hereby providing the following summarization of performance of the Town's Water Treatment
Plant.
The Town of Forest City Water Treatment Plant recycled 27.184 Million Gallons of filter
backwash water. No backwash water was discharged for calendar year 2012. Questions or
comments should be addressed to the Forest City Water Treatment Plant located at 581 Vance
Street, PO Box 728, Forest City NC, 28043.
4Respectftilly subm' ed,
son
ORC/Pretreatment Coordinator
Town of Forest City
Wastewater Treatment Plant
RECEIVED
APR 1 5 2013
DWQ/Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Legional Office
9140pl- P,�4
Jason Webb
Plant Superintendent
Town of Forest City
Water Treatment Plant
PO Box 728 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
Forest City, NC 28043 Email address: wwti4Uownofforestcitv.com
www.townofforestcity.com

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Town of Forest City
PO BOX 728
Forest City NC 28043
February 9, 2012
To: System Performance Annual Report
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
From: Sonny Penson
ORC/Pretreatment Coordinator
Town of Forest City
PO Box 728
Forest City, NC 28043
i FEB 14 2012
Subject: Mandatory Public Notification Annual Performance Report
Town of Forest City TW P NPDES PERMIT #NC0074306 (,J &J-ev- PIa
For calendar year January 1, 2011 December:31, 2011. �yE -,ol41,e - ���` ��$u' ►'���
In accordance with federal and state, laws, rules and regulations; the Town of Forest City is
hereby providing the following summarization of performance of the Town's Water Treatment
Plant.
The Town of Forest City- Water Treatment Plant recycled 38.90 Million Gallons of filter
backwash water. No backwash water was discharged for calendar year 2011. Questions or
comments should be addressed to the Forest City Water Treatment Plant located on 581 Vance
Street, PO Box 728, Forest City NC, 28043.
Sincerely,
4So Penson
ORC/Pretreatment Coordinator
Town of Forest City
Wastewater Treatment Plant
PO Box 728
Forest City, NC 28043
wwtp &,townofforestcity.com
Jason Webb
Plant Superintendent
Town of Forest City
Water Treatment Plant
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
Email address:
www.townofforestcity.com

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
January 26, 2011
Mr. Charles R. Summey, II, Town Manager
Town of Forest City
12 North Powell Street
--Post-Office-Box 728---=-----
Forest City, N.C. 28043
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Forest City, Water Treatmertt- Plant
NPDES Permit No: NCO074306
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Summey:
conducted an 'un-announced' Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the NPDES system that
serves the Town of Forest City's WTP on January 5, 2011.' The assistance and cooperation of Mr.
Brad Joyner, ORC Forest City'WTP, was greatly appreciated. Based on records reviewed, on -site
discussions with Brad Joyner, the Town of Forest City's WTP NPDES system was determined to
be in compliance with permit-NC0074306. A report is attached for your records and findings are
summarized.
Site/System Review
The current WTP NPDES System consists of 2 'Alum Sludge' lagoons operated in series with a
batch discharge being re -cycled back through the WTP. During the Inspection 'no -discharge' was
observed into the receiving stream.
Suggestions/Recommendations
The current lagoon system does not discharge and a 'waiver' of monthly reporting and operator
visitation requirements was granted based on letter in file dated April 17, 2008. It is suggested that
system site visitation be continued, due to the WTP's chemical tank farm containment area being
tied to the Alum Sludge lagoons. This will allow a review to be made regarding system operation
and security integrity. Also, please review the: 'alternative' of tying the discharge into Forest City's
collection system and eliminating the need for an NPDES permit.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Asheville Regional Office
Location: 2090 U. S. Hwy. 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877.623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org%*t*1
An Equal Opportunity1 Affirmative Action Employer
NorthCarolina
Naturall#

Town of Forest City, WTP Discharge
Permit # NC0074306
CEI, Page 2 of 2
If there are questions or additional information is needed regarding system operation,
maintenance, or a NPDES System permit question, please let me know. Thank you for the
opportunity to conduct this Compliance Evaluation Inspection.
Sincerely,
r`,
Donald R. Price, CET
Waste Water Treatment Plant Consultant
Asheville Regional Office
- - - Division of Water Quality
Attachments:
CC: -,RW-.
Brad Joyner, ORC-Town of Forest City WTP
Bob Daniels, Public Works -Town of.Forest City
S:\SWP\Rutherford\Wastewater\Municioal\Forest City Water Plant 74306\Town of Forest City WTP CEI 01 05 2011.doc

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type . Inspector Fac Type
1 u 2 —111 12I 11/O117
/05 18_. 19G20� I 1
Remarks
211111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1I_IIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
67 I 169 70 U 71 U 72 UN 73 L1J 74 751 I I I I I Li
Section B: Facility Data .
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
'
10:30 AM 11/01/05
08- 0 --"--
Forest City WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
581 Vance St
Forest City NC 28043
11:-30 AM 11/01/05
13/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Offtcial/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Bradley Carson Joyner,PO Box 728 Alexander Mills NC Contacted
260430728.//828-248-5215/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Findin /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector( Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
D,00n, Price ARO WQ//B28-296-4500/ {
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
/
Roger C Edwards 905ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3I NCO074306 �" 121 11/01/05 117 18' _'
Section.D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
This inspection was conducted as an "Un-announced" Compliance Evaluation Inspection. Review of the
facility indicated it was not discharging at the time of the inspection. Further review of facility file indicated
facility has a 'waiver' of monthly reporting requirements and operator visitation. It is suggested that facility
staff still conduct site visits of the system In order to insure security and safety integrity of the system. The
time and assistance of Brad Joyner, WTP ORC, in conducting the inspection is greatly appreciated.Should
you have questions or wish to discuss a permit issue, please contact Don Price at [phone].
Page # 2

J
Permit: NCO074306 Owner - Facility: Forest City wrP
inspection Date: 01/05/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
o.,...,:s V.. M^ tie uK
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the facility as described. in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there -any special conditions for the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ . ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: NPDES permit for this facility expires July 31,2013. At the time of the
inspection no discharge was observed. Facility is operated as a dual stage Alum Sludge
lagoon, with limited -discharge re -cycled -through the WTP. System staff do not keep
'visitation log' as required by'15A NCAC 08G .0204 Responsibilities of an Operator in
Responsibile Charge'. This is due to a special condition in the NPDES permit allowing a
waiver of monthly reporting requirements and operator visitation. DMR's can be waived,
but it is suggested that the site "STILL",be visited, and documentation kept, due to
security issues. This is because of on -site discussions with ORC, Brad Joyner, who
indicated the Alum Sludge Lagoons are connected to the chemical tank farm
containment storage, and as such; the security and operational integrity need to be
maintained.
Page # 3

Town of Forest City Water System
2006 Drinking Water Quality Report
Public Water System ID #01-81-010
Developed March 28, 2007
This annual report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every
day. Our constant goal is to provide a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to under-
stand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources.
We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source is the Second Broad River which
-begins-in Marion; NC and-flows-southeast-through-Rutherford=C-ounty. - - --
We invite our customers to learn more about the water treatment process. Tours of our facility are sched-
uled and questions regarding water quality can be answered by calling the Forest City Water Treatment Plant
staff at 248-5215. Questions regarding water bills should be directed to the City's Utility Customer Services staff
at 245-0148.
Interested in how decisions are made regarding the operation of City facilities? Citizens are welcome to
attend regular City Council meetings on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meetings will
be held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall - 128 North Powell Street.
City Administrative Offices - City Hall- - 128 North Powell Street
City Manager - Chuck Summey
828-245-4747
City Clerk - Sandra Mayse
828 248-5202 -
Public Works Director - Scott Hoyle
Water Treatment Plant - 581 Vance Street
Superintendent - Brad Joyner
Off `ice 828-248-5215
Fax [phone]
Distribution System - 141 North Broadway Street
Superintendent - Reid Hammett
828-245-0149
Want to contact us by way of the Internet? Use our e-mail address: fcwtp@townofforestcitycom
Este Informe contiene information muy importante.
Traduscalo o hable con un amigo quien Lo entienda bien.

All sources of drinking water are subject to potential
contamination by substances that are naturally occurring
or man made. Contaminants that may be present in
source water include microbial contaminants, such as
viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage
treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock
operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such
as salts and metals, which can be naturally -occurring or
result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or
domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production,
mining or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which
may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture,
urban storm water runoff, and residential uses; organic
chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile
organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial
erocesses and petroleum production, and can also come
from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic
systems; and radioactive contaminants, which can be
naturally -occurring or be the result of oil and gas
production and mining activities.
All drinking water, including bottled water, may
reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts
of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants
does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a
health risk. More information about contaniinants and
potential health effects can be obtained by calling the
Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking
Water Hotline at
1-800-426-4791.
Physical & Mineral
Characteristics
for Calendar Year 2006
Constituent Annual Avg.
MCL
pH, Standard Units 7.5
6.5 - 8.5
Alkalinity, mg/l 21
N/A
Chlorine, mg/1 1.13
4.0
Hardness-EDTA, mg/l 21
N/A
Iron, mg/1 <.06
.30
Manganese, mg/1 .03
.05
Sodium, mg/1 10.08
N/A
Sulfate, mg/l 12.5
250
Temperature, degrees C 17
N/A
In this table you will find many terms and abbreviations you
might not be familiar with. To help you better understand
these terms we've provided the following definitions:
Non -Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to
one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one
minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCill) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the
clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment
or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Treatment Technique (TT) - a treatment technique is a required process intended to
reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum Contaminant Level - the "Maximum Allowed" (MCL) is the highest level of a
contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as
feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - the "Goal' (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant
in drinking water below which there is no known expected risk to health. MCLGs
allow for a margin of safety.

Facts and Fi ures
The City's Water Treatment Facility is required to test fo ; over 100 contaminants to make sure that —the water you drink is safe. We are pleased to report for the calendar year 2006 the
water delivered to your homes and businesses complied ith all State and Federal requirements. The following regulated contaminants were detected in our finished drinking water as
analyzed between January 1st and December 31st, 2006 unless otherwise noted. The EPA has determined your water is SAFE at these levels. There were numerous contaminants test-
ed for but not detected. Finished water is the water tha .leaves our treatment plant and is distributed throughout the system.
Contaminant & Unit I Volatioz
Average or I MCLG I MCL
YIN I I Level
I Regulated at the Treatment Plant
Barium, mg/1 No 11 <0.40 1 2 1 2
Fluoride, mg/l No I 1.00 4 4
Turbidity, NTU * No f .05 N/A
Soil
Source
ischarge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries;
erosion of natural deposits.
of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth;
discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
.noff. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We
onitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our
)n system. The turbidity rule requires that 95% or more of the
monthly samples must be below 0.3 NTU.
Beta/photon emitters, pCi / L **
No
<.95
0
50
I Decay of natural and man-made deposits
Alpha emitters, pCi / L
J No
<.20
1 0
1 15
Erosion of natural deposits
Regulated at the Customer's Tap
i
Copper, mg/l
No
.071
1.3
AL=1.3
Corrosion
of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits;
***
l leaching from wood preservatives.
No sampling sites exceeded the Action Level.
Lead, mg/1
No
.008
0
AL=15
Corro
ion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits.
***
No sampling sites exceeded the Action Level
Disin ectant By- roducts Precursors Removal
TTHM [Total Trihalomethanes], ppb
No
44
0
80
I By-product of drinking water chlorination.
Values from 18 to 85 ppb in the distributions stem
HAA5 [Haloacetic Acids], ppb
No
25
0
60
By-product of drinking water chlorination.
. Values from 10 to 105 ppb in the distribution system
TOC's [Total Organic Carbon], ppm
No
1.63
N/A
TT
I Naturally present in the environment. %
I �
Regulated in the Distribution System
Total Coliform Bacteria
No
0
0
presence of coliform bacteria in
5% of monthly samples
Human
and animal fecal waste; indigenous sources such as vegetation;
, bacterial regrowth
Unregulated Contaminants
Chloroform, ppb
25.0
****
+ Component of total trihalomethanes
Bromodichloromethane, ppb
6.0
****
Component of total trihalomethanes
Chlorodibromomethane, ppb
_1
<.5
****
Component of total trihalomethanes
1 Summarized results for calendar year 2006
* The highest finished water turbidity reading for the year was .18 NTU.
** Samples were analyzed 09/29/03. Next required sampling is in March 2012.
*** Lead and Cooper are determined to the 90th percentile. Lead and copper samples were analyzed during 2004. Next required sampling is 2007.
**** These compounds are components of the total trihalomethanes, therefore no individual MCL h` s been established.
I

MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level)...
is an enforceable level of a contaminant as close to the goal as is practical to achieve in light of available treatment technology and
cost/benefit considerations. MCL's are set at stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated
constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a once -in -a -million
chance of having the described health effect.
Special Concerns
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-
compromised persons Such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ
transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particular-
ly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbio-
logical contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline [phone]).
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Public Water Supply (PWS) Section, Source Water Assessment
Program (SWAP) conducted assessments for all drinking water sources across North Carolina. The purpose of the assessments was to determine the sus-
ceptibility of each drinking water source (well or surface water intake) to Potential Contaminant Sources (PCSs). The results of the assessment are avail-
able in SWAP Assessment Reports that include maps, background information and a relative susceptibility rating of Higher, Moderate or Lower.
The relative susceptibility rating of each source for the Town of Forest City was determined by combining the contaminant rating (number
and location of PCSs within the assessment area) and the inherent vulnerability rating (i.e., characteristics or existing conditions of the well
or watershed and its delineated assessment area.). The assessment findings are summarized in the table below: 11
The complete
Program - Report Request,
your system name, PWSID,
contact the Source Water A
It is important to ui
become contaminated by P
We at the I
water to every tap
heart of our comr.
Susceptibility of Sources to Potential Contaminant Sources (PCSs)
Source Name Susceptibility Rating
Second Broad River Moderate
W Assessment report for the Town of Forest City may be viewed on the Web at:
s/ows/swaV. To obtain a printed copy of this report, please mail a written request to: Source Water Assessment
1634 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1634, or email request to: swap@ ncmail.net.Please indicate
and provide your name, mailing address and phone number. If you have any questions about the SWAP reportplease
sessment staff by phone at 919-715-2633.
iderstand that a susceptibilty rating of "higher" does not imply poor water quality, only the systems' potential to
;S's in the assessment area.
i of Forest City Water System work around the clock to provide top quality
je ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the
ity, our way of life, and our children's future.

Water Treatment Facility
The Water Treatment Facility was constructed in 1948, is a conventional
plant with the capability of producing 8 million gallons of water a day. The
processes consist of rapid mix, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation,
filtration and disinfection. Fluoride addition began in 1968.
The plant has experienced many upgrades over the years including a major
upgrade to the treatment process in 1974, adding Flash Mix and
Flocculation. In 1993 planning began for total renovation and building
additions to the Town of Forest City Water Treatment Plant to make the
facility a state-of-the-art 8 million gallon per day plant. After the design and
planning stages were complete, construction began to enhance the standard
for which the Town of Forest City treated water. In 2003 the plant concluded
the construction phase which yielded a total face-lift to the original 1948
structure, process equipment upgrades, and total electrical updated to the
facility. The plant, at present, can treat 8 million gallons of water a day and
has structural components in place to easily upgrade to a 10 million gallon a
day facility. The Finished Water Pump Station located at the facility has been
upgraded to include an 8 million gallon a day pump, adding to the
capabilities to provide an excellent level of water upon increased consumer
water demand.