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FILE ROY COOPER MICHAEL S. REGAN S. DANIEL SMITH NORTIA CAROLINA Environmental Quality Certified Mail #: 7016 1370 0000 2593 7612 Return Receiiat Reauested May 14, 2020 Tony Konsul Carolina Water Service Inc of North'Carolina Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0400 Permit No. NCO071242 Riverpointe WVVTP Mecklenburg County Dear Mr, Konsul: A review of the March 2020 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Limit Exceedance Viol ation(s): Sample Limit Reported Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation 001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 3/21/2020 45 49 Weekly Average Exceeded Concentration (C0530) A Notice of Violation/intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S, 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000,00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215,1, �Rg �Q&,`" A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215,6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to GS. 143-215A. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) busingss dg)�� after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted'Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office wn the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may, be prepared. Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance pt6b4ems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special'Order by Consent. Reminder- Pursuant to Permit condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional Office as soon as possible, not to 6�...• 24 hours, from first knowledge of any n6n-compliance at the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a, treatment unit. A written report may be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff, Prior notice should be given for anticipated or potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc. If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Wes Bell of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699. Sincerely, EDocuSigned by: --A14CC681AF27425.., W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NC DEC Cc: IC S Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File (Laserfiche) NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File ,(Laserfiche) "t*'Vxtw' S"Nov- Cla &VW of North Carolina Water Service OAi A w E l"a°E DUNCDE N til`[WZ, " ", V " m ' ,."W November15, 2019 MRIC RF(310NAL OFFICE Attn. Central Files Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 2769 Re: Riverpoint WVVTP V 2 6 2019NPD6S Permit - NCO071242 October -Exceeded ©ailyTSS limits To whom it may concern The TSS sample collected on 10/10/2019 exceeded the Maximum daily limit of 45.0 mg/l with a result of 49 m /l. We have conducted an evaluation and we found the plant to be high in solids. The plant was high in solids do to a malfunctioning wasting valve. The valve has been replaced and the plant solids are back dawn. All other samples collected were well below NPDES limits. If you have any questions or if I can provide any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 704-61-4. Thank you for your attention Sin rely, // Kenny Knopf Area Manager Cc: Tony Koul Cc: gent Milliron 4944 Parkway Plaza BLVD, Ste 375 • Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 (800) 25-7990 • snc a« carolinawat rservicenc.com • w,carolinawaterservicenc.com FILE 0"Ex M"M& REGM UNM,CULPGVM Certified Mail #7018 0360 0002 2099 1932 Return Reggiot ReaMelftd October 8, 2019 Tony Konsul Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina Post Office Box 240908` Charlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT:- NOTICE OF VIOLATION Tracking Number:NOV-2019-LV-07 1 Permit No. NC001242 Rivrpointe WWTP Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Konsul." review of the August 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below:' Y.VV.R L.1 id NS itl. t✓Al@1XJ! lIIt 14ktW+S+t 44.5 C (31616 Remedial actions, if not already Water Resources may pursue ei continuing nature, not related b construction activities, then you . The Division of violations are of remedial t (SOC). s Bell of the f :ions Section v FILE WYCOOM REGAM M., oww Certified Mail #7018 0360 0002 2099 1888 gWrn Recei t Reguested September 1, 2019` Tony Konsul Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT: NOTICE Tracking Number: NOV-2019-LV-0640 Permit No.' CO0' 12 2 Riverpointo WWTP Mecklenburg County Gear Mr. lonsul review of the July 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report MR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Limit Exceedance Mi ationL mple Limit Reported Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation 001 Effluent Solids, Total Suspended - 7/6/2019 45 54 Weekly Average Exceeded Concentration (C0 s3o) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of Water Resources may pursueenforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order' by Consent (OC). - € 10 EAR'' pAu,:� a, lonaf Office at 704- 63-1699. Sinceret Doi AV W. Care Water Moores Division Tt wftned by: C 681AF27425.- Dater Resources, NCDEQ lie (Laserfwfche) !nt File (Laserfiche) lonaf Office at 704- 63-1699. Sinceret Doi AV W. Care Water Moores Division Tt wftned by: C 681AF27425.- Dater Resources, NCDEQ lie (Laserfwfche) !nt File (Laserfiche) F.E RX) R Laser -fiche JIL) L - 2 ? P 19 11l IW° 0NALOFFI E Carolina Water Service &"mmm of North Carolina"' June 21,2019 MR . Cory Basinger, Regional Supervisor Wafer Quality Regional Operations Section Division sion of later Resources 62 East Center Avenue, :Suite 51 Mooresville, NC 28115 Ref: Ri erp irate lW P NPD S Permit - NCO071241 "racking # NOD-0-PC-14 Dear Mr. Basinger, We are in receipt of theabove-mentioned Notice of Deficiency and respond as follows, The sample tubing has been replaced and the sampler set-up to pull the correct aliquot volume. In addition, an inspection door is being installed for viewing of the ultrasonic nic wet well flow box. We have implemented schedule to have the sample tube cleaned every quarter and the tubing will be changed s needed but no longer than every six months. Going forward the sample volume will be checked when the sampler is setup prior to sampling and written documentation provided in our Iran. Our generator contractor has serviced the generator, and everything is operational, if you have any questions or if I can provide any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 70 -- 21-9204, Sincerely, Charles P. Wood Jr, 4 Parkway Plaza Blond, Ste 375 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 R -525.7 i Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation or WPCSOCC NCAC 15A 8G.0201 Permittee Owner/Officer Name: Carolina Water Service, Inc of NC Mailing Address: PO box 240908 City: Charlofte state: NQ zip: 28224 Phone Email address: Tony.Konsul@c rolinawaterservicenc.com Signature: Date: ......... ................... ........ .......................................................................................................... Facility Name: iver Dime -_ Permit #-. ILCO071242 SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE SYSTEM! Facilitv Tvtle/Grade: Biological WWTI 2 Surface Irrigation Physical/Chemical Land Application Collection System ............................................................................................................................................... Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Print Full Name: — Daniel WiMpgy Certificate Type / Grade INumber: WW-2-1005901 — Work Phone #: Signature: Date: r, I certify that I agree to any des i nation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 086.0204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." .................................................................. * ........... ................................................................... Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Lila BI h 9 Certificate y Grade/Number: VVW2 10044309 Work Phone #: VVVV "UU 'U�' Signature: 'Typ Date: I certify that I agree to;my designatio as Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the si itities , at 13tj 0 rules and regulations pertaining to the nsibilities of the BU ORC asset forth in 15A NCAC 08G.0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." .................................................................................................................................................. Mail, fax or all the WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC276"-1618 Fax:919.807.6492 original to: Mail orfax a copy to the Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh appropriate Regional Offlce.. 2090 US 14wy 70 225 Green St is 10 E Center Ave 3800 Barren Dr Swarmancia 28778 Suite 714 Suite 301 Raleigjr 27609 Fax: 828.299.7043 Fayetteville 28301-5043 Mooresville 28115 Fax: 919.571.4718 Phone: 828.296.4500 Fax: 910AS6.0707 Fax: 704.663.6040 Phone:919.791A200 Phone: 910.433.3300 Phone: 704.663.1699 Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem 943 Washington Sq Mall 127 Cardinal Dr 585 Waughtown St Washington 27889 Wilmington 28405-2845 Winston-Salem 27107 Fax: 252.946.92,15 Fax: 910.350.2018 Fax: 336.771.4631 Phone: 252.946.6481 Phone: 910.796.7215 Phone: 336.771.5000 Revised 02-2013 Facility Names Permit 02 ........................................................................................................................................ Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU C) Print Full Name: le Robinson Certificate Type / Grade / Number: WW 2 1003616 Work Phone #. (` ) 5 5- ( Signature: _ Date: 4e_� I certify that Iagree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BC? CRC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08Ci .t1205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission.*" .......................................................................................................................................... Rack -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU RC) Print'Full Name: Brandon C r ri t Certificate Type ! Grad /;Number: WW 2-1005886 Work Phone #: 525: Signature: Date: I certify that I agree to my designation as a Backup Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the Bt.l ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08trl .Ct 5 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." .................................................'......................................................................................... Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (U RC) Print Dull Name: Charles Wood Certificate Type / Grade /Number: Work Phone Signature: mate: I I certify that. I; agree to my designation as a Backup Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 080.0205 and failing to do so can result. in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." ..............M.........................................................Y.........i...................................................................... Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: CM Fredell Certificate Type 1 Grade i Number: Work PJhc�ne } 5�C Signature: Date. / " I certify that l agree to my designation as a Back. -up Operator in responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and d regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 086.0205 and railing to do so can result in ` Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." Revised 02-2013 Facility Name: Riverpointe Permit #g NCO071242 ................o.............................................................:».......................................................... Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full lane: James Bridges Certificate Type / grade / Number. WW 1-994648 Work Phone : 4 Z5: Signature: Date: - I `*l certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BLS ORC as set forth in l 5A NCAC ti t; .0205 and tailing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." ...............................................................................................................................................: Back -Lip Operator in Responsible Charge D ORC) Print pull Name: Jack Jones Certificate Type / Grade / Number: VAN 2-998492 Work Phone #: Signature: Date: W 711011 "I certify that I agree is designation Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. l understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BI i ORC as set forth in I SA N AC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." .................................................................................................................................m Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge LI ORC) Print lull Name: Certificate Type / Grade /Number: Work Pbone Signature: Date: "I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back. -up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU CRC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08 .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission.'" .............................................................................................................................................. Back -Lip Operator in Responsible Charge ORC) Print Pull Name. Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #: Signature: Date: " I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility nested, I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the res nsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in I5A NCAC 08G . 2C15 and failing to do sea can result i Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." Devised 02-2018 "x"'3 x RSCE1VF_D/NC0ENR/DWn N fi t, WOROS I" 1'e MOORESVILLE ReGIONAL OPFICE7 Carolina Water Service of North Carofina W. Cot), Basingger, Regional Supervisor Regional Office, Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section 610 Last Centcr Avenue Suite, 3 10 Mooresville NC 28115 RE: Notice of Violation & Intent to Assess Civil Penalty Tracking Number: MCI' -2018,-LV-0387 NPDES NC 0071242 Riverpointe WWTP Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Basinger We are in receipt of your letter dated June 4, 2018 and respond as follows: After completing our analysis, CWSNC suspects the cause for the daily BOD and Fecal exceedances that occurred on 1/13/21018 were relatW to the extreme cold weather that occurred in January 2018.,During our investigation CWSNC tbund that our bloweri would reduce their production by 50% when temperatures get below 15 degrees F. This is a built-in safety feature that the manufacturer had installed on all their VFD's. We have installed our VFD's in a heated panel and all subsequent samples including monthly averages were within NPDES pennit limits. Our staff at Carolina Water service, Inc. of NC are committed to act with integrity and protect the environment. Please accept this letter and our ste-wardship as our commitment to protect our environment. If you have any question or if I can provide any additional intormation. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 704-319-0536 Shl 7"ely X" A'�f& rneZ �k Jonesp, Brett Ma'na ger Cc: Tony Konsul Cc: Brvce Mendenhall 4944 Parkway Plaza Blvd. Suite 375 Charlotte, North Carolina 29217 8tits- 525-7990 FILE RO C P r Certified Mail *7 0161370 0000 2595 8082 99"M 4 June 2018 Tony Consul, Regional Manager Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina PO Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 2824 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION llc INTENT TO ASSESS 'CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2018-LV-0387 Permit No. NCO071242 Riverpointe WWTP Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Konsul: A review of the January 2018 discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Limit KNOS&WA ViolAgRO sic Sample Limit Reported Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation 001 Effluent BOO, -pay (20 peg. C) - 1/13/201 45 62 Weekly Average Exceeded Concentration (C0310) 001 Effluent Collfbrm, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 1/13/2018 400 88,000 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded 44.5 C (31616) A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPQES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 1-215.fA, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars 2 , 00.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to actin accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. State of North Carolina j Environmental Quality I Water Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-1699 Tf arras t&A&1% to nrnaririra ftAAlH^r%ft1 t^f^ra�Vt^n fkek nr%*,nA arEn1 1 inn r&wit ietcf f%n,-knu-=l fct rttca r prepared. Remedial actions should have airv been taken to correct this Droblem and Drevent further occuri I T.1 • 777��n If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Wes Bell of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699. Sincerely, EDocuSigned by: -:14=81AF27425— W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File (Laserfiche) NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File (Laserfiche) State of North Carolina I Enviromnental Quality I Water Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-1699 Utilities. Inc' ` (w\11MIR Public Utfatr Supply .r'a pply NCDENR WQR01 610 E Center Ave, Suite 301 M4. ORESVILLE REGIONAL, OFFICE Morrisville, NC 28115257 August 3, 2}17 Fedex TrackiDy,,,779851917429 Re: ORC DeggqpVqqfqrM To Whom It May Concern, Please turd the enclosed ORC designation form for the facilities listed below. These forms are effective as of 3117. Name of System Queens Harbor NC0 52383 Riverpointe NCO 71242 Thank you, Tony Konsul Regional Manager a Lftkms,1 ny Carolina Water Service, Inc. Of North Carolina P.O. Box 240908 # Charfctte, NC 28224 # P: 0 - - 0 # P. 704-525-8174 944 Parkway Plaza Blvd SLite 315 Chartotte, NC 28217 AmwuWater.com Water Pollution Control System Operator Designatilout�rm* WPCSOCC pr NCAC 15A 8G.0201 Permittee Owner/Officer Name: Carolina Water service Inc of NC MailingAddress: PO box 240908 City: Charlotte State: NC Zip, _28224 Phone#: Email address: s* S, Signature: Date- ............... ................. .................................. 9 ...... ......................................................... Facility Name: Riveinte Per mit#. NCO071242 SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE SYSTEM! REMNEDMCDENRIDWR Facility Tjpe/Grade: I Biological WWTP 2 Surface Irrigation Physical/Chemical - and Application WQROS Collection System MOORESWLLE REGIONAI. 0FRCE ............................................................................................................................................... Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Print Full Name: Lila e _P�i 12 Certificate Type/ Grade /Number: WW 2 1004309 - WorkPhone #: (IPA-) 525-7�_90 Signature: Date: I certify that I agree to my designation as th for in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the CRC as set forth in 15A NCAC 086.0204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." ................................................................................................................................................. Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Charles E. Wood- Jr - Certificate Type / :oracle / Number: WW 4 990826 Work Phone #: Signature: f- W - Date: "I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back -tip Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." .................................................................................................................................................. Mail, fax or email the WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Fax:919.807.6492 original to: Mail orfax a copy to the Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh appropriate Regional Offhe 2090 US Hwy 70 225 Green St 610 E Center Ave 3800 Barrett Dr Swa,nnanoa 28778 Suite 714 Suite 301 Raleigh 27609 Fax. 828.299.7043 Fayetteville 28301-5043 Mooresville 28115 Fav 919.571A718 Phone: 828.296.4500 Fax: 910.486.0707 Fax 704.663.6040 Phonr.919.791.4200 Phone: 910.433.3300 Phone: 704.663.16" Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem 943 Washington Sq Mall 127 Cardinal Dr 585 Waughtown St Washington 27889 Wilmington 28405-2845 Winston-Salem 27107 Fax: 252.946.9215 Fax: 910.350,2018 Fax: 336.771.4631 Phone: 252.946.6481 Phone: 910.796.7215 Phone: 336.771.5000 Revised 02-2013 rFacilityName: River Point Permit##: Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: L. Bridges Jr. Certificate Type / Grade / Number: WW 1 Work. Phone Signature: v'� _ Date:___5- 3 -1 M " I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NC AC 08Ci .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." ........................................................................................................................................ , Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full e: Certificate .Pype / Grade J Number. Work Phone ##: Signature: late: "`I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide; by the males and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08Ci .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Natn. Certificate Type /;Grade / Number: Work Phone ##: Signature: _. late " T certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities ofthe BU ORC as set forth in 15A N AC 08C .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Certificate 'type / Grade / Number: Work Phone##; Signature: Date: "I certify that I agree to my designation as a rack -tip Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of Gil ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do set can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." Revised 02-2013 ROMP COOPER GOWW MICHAEL S. REGAN, Water Resources FWNOWNTAI. WAUTY Certified Mail #70151520 0002 6984 9188 Return Recelot Requested April 13, 2017 Tony lonsul, Regional Manager Carolina Water Services Inc of North Carolina PO Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Tracking Number: OV-2017-l.V-024 Permit No. NCO071242 Riverpointe WWTP Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Konsul. A review of the December 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below. Limit d e i I tlo `. Sample Limit Reported Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation Oat Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 1 /17`/2016 400 710 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded 44,5 C (31616) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The; Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. if the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SOC). State of North Carolina ( Environmental Quality I Water Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Smite 301, Mooresville, NC 2 115 704-663-1699 41 W w M+ D crel, _ I QS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File ICES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File State ofNorth Carolina 1 Environmental Quality [ Water Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-1699 Dr ction February 3 2017 Tony Konsul Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina PO Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Tracking Number: N©D-2017-LV-001 Permit No. NCO0 124 Riverpointe WWTP Mecklenburg County Dean Mr. Kbnul:' review of the October 2016`Discharge Monitoring Deport (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the deficiency(s) indicated below. im x e ©f i ft Sample Limit Reported Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Deficiency 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 10J8J2016 400 440 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded 44. C (31616 Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of Water Resources for these and any additional violations of State law. The Mooresville Regional Office encourages you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance. f you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, please contact Wes Bell of the Mooresville Regional Office at 74--1699. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDF Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement unit - Enforcement File State of North Carolina j Environmental Quality ( Warr Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-1699 PA,r MCCRORY' DONALD R. VAN DER VAAR"T Water Rourc s S. JAY ZIMMERMAN ENWR NMENTAL GUALTry June 24, 2016 3 Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina PO Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 25224-090 Subject: NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements Riverpointe WUTP NPDES Permit Number: NCO071242 Gear NPDES Permittee: The U.S, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Electronic Reporting Rule. The rule requires NPDES regulated facilities to report information electronically, instead of filing written paper reports. The rule does not change what information is required from facilities. It only changes the method by which information is provided (i.e., electronic rather than paper -based). EPA is phasing in the requirements of the rule over a;5-year period'. The two phases of the rule, and their key milestones, are: • Phase 1—Starting on December 21, 2016, regulated entities that are required to submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) will begin submitting these reports electronically. If you are currently reporting your DMR data electronically using eDMR then you simply need to continue reporting in the same way as you are now. The key change is that, starting on December 21, 2016, electronic reporting of DMRs will be required, instead of voluntary. • Phase 2—Starting can December 21, 2020, regulated entities that are required to submit certain other NPDES reports will begin`` submitting these reports electronically. Reports covered in the second phase include Notices of intent to discharge in compliance with an NPDES general permit, Sewer Overflow/Bypass'Event Reports, and a number of other NPDES program reports. Incorporating Electronic Reporting Requirements into NPDES Permits The NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule requires authorized NPDES programs to incorporate electronic reporting requirements into NPDES permits beginning December 21, 2015. Under the new rule, the electronic reporting process supersedes the paper reporting process. According to our files, your NPDES permit became effective after November 2013, and should contain the requirement to electronically report your Discharge Monitoring Reports using NC DWR"s eDMR system. In addition to requiring permittees to report information electronically, the rule also requires permittees to identify the initial recipient for the NPDES electronic reporting data [see 40 CFR 122.41(I)(9)], Initial State ofNorth Carolina j Environmental Quality I Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 9198076300 your electronic submission. to EPA to be the initial recipient for the following NPDES data gr ports; km Reports; and ass Event Reports ible as well. ation on EPA's NPDES'Electronic Reporting Rule, visit a ov corn fiance final -national- ollutant-iscar` e-elin�inatior-s stern-n es- PAT MCCROR` �§ p DONS LD,� U N R VAART sec°retapy Woter� esources .JAY IMMIERMAN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Director June 10, 2016 Tony J. Konsul, Regional :Manager Carolina Water Service Inc. of North Carolina Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 2824 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP I ES Permit No. NCO071242 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. I onsul> On May 26, 2016, Mr. Charlie Hansen of the Mecklenburg County Water {duality Program (MWtP) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water Resources (D ). Please inforni the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) of our findings b forwarding a copy of the enclosed. report. Should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Wes Bell at (704) 23 -2192 and/or Mr. Hansen at (704) 80-06 4, or via email at wes.bell(&ncdenr.gov and willi .h sen meeklenbur coup . ov." Sincerely, t W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor "hater Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Enclosure. Inspection Report cc. Rusty R zzelle MCWQP MSC-1617 Central -Basement WB State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality f Water Resources I Water Quality Regional operations Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 3011 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 0 — United States Environmental Protection Agency Form bi ♦ 'b PAWashington, D.C.r'. m i OmBft. bw{ 1A Section A� National bi4 Transaction Cade NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type N1 2 15 1 3 1 NCa471242 111 1 16105126 117 18 i r. � 1 LS 1 0 i Inspection rk Days Facility Salt -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA — -- Reserved 67 1.o 701 1 71 t, 72 t „ � Ljj7 7LIj 1 L . J Section B: Facility Data(� � t Name and Location of Facility Ins (Far Industrial Users discharging to PO7 W, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date PQTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09.15A 16105/26 16/11101 Rivai'pointe WWTP 1582a Altoway Ln Exit Tim ate Permit Expiration Date Charlotte NC 28278 1a:3aA 16105126 215fQ6d3a Name(s) of Onsite Representatives)!1hies($)/Phone and Fax Number() Other Facility Data !/t Robert Adam James/ORC1704- 5-799tIt Name, Address of Responsible cial/TittelPhone and Fax Number Contacted Martin J. Lashua,PO Box 240908 Charlotte NC 282240908tf704-19-051717045258174 . No Section C. Areas Evaluated Charing Inspection (Check only those .areas evaluated) Permit Flaw Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports rds/Reports r Self -Monitoring Program Sludge handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory 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/OfficalPhone and Fax Numbers mate Water Quality Program Meckenburg County MRG 1704-336-54491" Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agencyl icelPhone and Fax Numbers Date W. Morey Basinger MRCS WQlf704-2 5-21941 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev9-94) Previous editions are obsolete./ m Paged 1 ruymr Permit. NCO071242 Owner. Facrirty. Ftiverpointe P Inspection Gate: 06/26/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Perms Xm No MAN (if the present permit expire in 6 months or less. Has the perrnittee submitted a new Q O N application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 00110 Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 ❑ ■ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? s © 0 0 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? M 0011 Comment. The last coLngliance evaluation ins ection was gerformed at the facilily on 5128/15 b MCW P;and DWR staff. The facility is auarded by fencing Record Keep ng Yes : o N6 Ng Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? M 0 0 Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ® © C 11 Are all records maintained for 8 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 © Q 0 Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ © 011 Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ ❑ 11 Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Date of analysis Dame of person performing analyses' Transported C OCs Are DMRscomplete: do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and D ? 0 ❑ (if the facility is = or > 6 MUD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator ❑ © ■ on each shift? Is the ORC: visitation log available andcurrent? a © 11 Is the ORC: certified at 'grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 © 0 13 Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ® d 11 Is a copy of the current NPDES pen -rift available on site? a 0 0 11 Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 Q a 0 Comment. The DMRs were reviewed durina the ins ection. The facility keg s records digitally, The backu QRC le Robinson is a Grade 11, The coov of the Dermit was on -site for referenge. page# ,0071242 owner - Facility: Riverpointe VVIA F26/2016 ln$pgWon Type: Compliance Evs performed by certified personnel or laboratory? uoing new parameters) perTormea try a cenillea let)-? act lab? ar sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees -t to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Jegrees Celsius +1- 1.0 degrees? flow proportional? ow all treatment units? fled?, M I PuMe %gion - Influent XOMS NC Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? a E Is the wet well free of excessive grease? 8 1 Are all pumps present? a E Are all pumps operable? a E Are float controls operable'? a [ Permit: N00071242 Owner - Facility: Riverpointe VWVTP Inspection Oate- 05126/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation PuMg atatiQn:- Inf l ent $ NQ NA Ng Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? w000 1s audible and visual alarm available and operational? ■ [Io o Comment: All alarms were working Agring the inspection. Bar Screens )Les Ng M, ..._NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical 0 Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ 0011 Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ 000 Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ 0 0 11 Is the unit in goodcondition? 0 0 11 11 Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? ■ 0 11 11 Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ 0 0 Is the basin free of excessive grease? ■ 0 Q 11 Are all pumps present?- ■ 0 C 11 Are all pumps operable? ■ 0 Q Are float controls operable? 0© 0 0 Are audible and visual alarms operable? a' 0 11 0 Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ © Q 0 Comment; Aeration Basins Yes No ._ NE Mode of operation . Air "Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? a © 0 Are surface aerators and mixers operational 011 so Are the diffusers operational? no 011 Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? a © 011 Goes the foam cover less than 5% of the basin's surface a © 0 ©; Page# 5 Q 4 .0 to 3.0 mg/1) k and odorous wastewater? ve buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ckage? a of short-circuiting? te? ve floating sludge? lal? ible (low turbulence)? Koessive solids/pin floc? M acceptable? (Approximately of the sidewall depth) siagwait ge2Ln. The new clarifier is in gpeMtion. MIrat ion (High Rate Tertiary) )Los N Type of operation: Cross fic Is the filter media present? N E Is the filter surface free of clogging? r Is the filter tee of growth? r Is the air scour operational? E Is the scouring acceptable? M E Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? a E Comment: 21j1Df_e_ctign_ - UV Yes Nt Are extra UV bulbs available on site? 0 E Are UV bulbs clean? N C Is UV intensity adequate? a E i permit: NCO071242 owner - 4Facility: RiVerPOjmeWWTP Ins!on Date. U9d2ti12o16 inspection 7ypea Compliance Evaluation disinfection - LLV Yes Ng NA NE Is transmittance at or above designed level? N 000 Is there a backup system on site? MOOD Is effluent clear and free of solids? R ❑ 0 11 Comment: Bulbs are cleaned weekl .There are extra bulbs shared o-site in se of bulb failure.: The baci u2 for the UV system is the chlorination and dechlorinatien s stems. Flow Measurement • Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flow meter used for reporting? M 0 0 0 Is flown meter calibrated annually? 0 0 11 11 Is the flow meter operational ■ 0 0 11 (1f units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flown meter" 0 0 ■ 0 Comment. Flow meter was last calibrated on 12/28/15 by B.W. Allen Com an . Pum Station - Effluent Yes No NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? M 0 011 Are all pumps present? ■; Il 0 L Are all pumps operable? ■ ' 0 011 Are float controls operable? No 00 Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? 0 0 a 0 Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? No 110 Comment: All alarms were opgrating during the insoection. Effluent Pie Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? so 0 0 , Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 0 0 If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly' Q 0 0 ■ Comment: Aerobic Di ester Yes, No RA NE Is the capacity adequate? a 01111 Is the mixing adequate? 0 ❑ 11 0 Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? 0 0 11 0 Is the odor acceptable? ■ 0 ©C # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? a 0 0 Page# 7 00071242 Owner - Facility. RiveWir 5/2612016 In ion Type: Compiler ,ated standby power available? �d by interrupting primary power source? �d under load? d & operational during the inspection's have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? .y agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? level monitored? p2wer to operate the plant. Page# PAT MC ROR" `r.§.. Cad€:'id"J for DONALD R. VAN [)DER VAAR"l G+w tiecrefoly W tr Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN CnrvsttttntMt:ra tAtw cauAc.try 15 December 2, 2015 Martin Lashua, UP of Operations WORDS Carolina Water Service, Inc. -.North Carolina ILL � EG10NA . � t CF 1 PO Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: Transmittal: Change -Pages / Corrections NPDES Permit NCO071242 Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP 15820 A loway Lane, Charlotte Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Lashua: Per your request of November 24, we hereby transmit change -pages to the subjcct permit reflecting your installation of a new circular clarifier [replaces the traveling -bridge clarifier previously permitted] . r Please insert these pages into your existing permit and discard the old. pages. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused your organization. t Respe fully 1 C I s NCDE /I WP.INPI I Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC 71242 (change -pages 1 2) i he: NPDES Pro Files , „ a y Central Files eca l 0, Andrew Pitraer, Michael L. Parker, DWR Supervisor Martin Lashua [ jlashua 7a,uiwater.com] } Saln Perkins [sal-,@catawbariverkeeper.org] E _E i i State of North Carolina ( Envirotunentat Quality I Water Resources 1611 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1 Gi 1 919 707 9000 i IPFV Permit NCO714 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE; NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPPES) In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 14 - 15.1, other lawful standards' and regulations promulgated, and adapted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as arnended, the Carolina Water Service Inc.of North Carolina is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at R.ivponte Subdivision WWTP i 15820 Alloway Lane, Charlotte { Mecklenburg County i to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River [Lake Wylie] in the Catawba River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, 11111 and IV hereof i This permit shall become effective November 1. 2015. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2020. r Signed this dayOctober 13, 2015. f I Jay Zimruerman, P. , Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission ! Page 1 of Z, C j i PC SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEEI All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discha revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this numbei effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this fi Carolina Water Service Inc. of North Carolina is hereby authorized to: I continue to operate an existing 0.050 MGD wastewater treatment system utilizing two parallel package wastewater -treatment plants (one for sludge wasting/storage) consisting of: + bar screen (shared) + flow slitter box + equalization basin + circular clarifier + dual (2) peak -flow cloth filters + backwash collection mud well with two (2) grinder -transfer pumps + open -channel ultraviolet (UV) disinfection + back-up chlorine disinfection (tablet) + back-up chlorine contact chamber + backup liquid dechlorination * aerobic sludge digester + weir -based ultrasonic effluent flow meter + stand-by power generator + sludge dewatering box + effluent -collection basin (2,000 gals) post-aeration/backup chlorine -contact with pumps these facilities located at the Riveipointe Subdivision WWTP, 15820 Alloway Lane near Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, and 2. after notifying the Division of intent to expand flow, and after receiving the Division's Authorization to Operate, operate a wastewater treatment system consistent with expanded flow limit of 0.100 MGD, then Page 2 off, Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form WPCSOCIC NCAC 15,k 80.0201 Perm tt Owner/OfficerCarolina Water Service Inc of NC Mailing Address. PCB Box 240908 City. Charlotte State: C Zip: 28224 Phon ##: 704-525-79 0 Email address: Si Btt Date. sews• ro:.: .......... ........w. ..........w ....:.........................*.................**4*.t***#*#..*"*****i*i**-t*#.*..i*.*. *!!.***........ Facility iv omt permit#.. NC O071242 county: l eddenburg ........................ *,.....:......... ...w.................... *,.......*.,»...w..*.....e...».....*................................... S M1 SIP TF FQ ©IL :A � SYSTEM! Facility Type/Grade (CHFCK ONLY ONE): iolop,i l Collection Physical/Chemical Surface irrigation Land Application ...................... #............*...*......e...*............**..............*.........*..........*..e........*.........................*...*: Operator in Responsible Charge (QRC} Print Full Name: Robert A. James Email: raJaines0triwater.coin Certificate Type / G e / Nct riber: t /4/992897 Work Phone g: 704-52 -79 0 Signature: Hate: " . "l certify that 1 free to my deti ati.. as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the mules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 0800204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System operators CertiOcation Commission," ................... ......*.*..............*..i........................................*............................*....................... ......... Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BIT ORC) Print Futl Name: ---Kyle Robinson Email: I ct irts n@uiwater.com Certificate Type / Grade / Number.- W/11100 77f Nark Phone : 04-5 --7990 Signature: Date. /" I( "I certify that I agree to oky designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility notrA I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ;BLI ol2C asset forth in 15A NCAC 080.0205 and failing to do so can result in I7iscipIitrary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission.'" 8'"ai fay; or email the.e4y*} CSOCC, 1618 Mani Service Center, . Raleigh, NC 27699-1 18.. ww Fax: %9.715.2726 orz irw to. Email: certadminCMnedenr. o .. Mail orfax a �EW to the Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh appropriate Rional Cr oce: 2090 US Hvvy 70 22a Green St 614 Ceatter ,ve 3800 Barrett Dr Svvaa annoa 28778 Suite 714 Suite 301 Raleigh 27609 ri az. 828 299.7043 Fayetteville 29301µ5043 Mooresville 28115 Fax. 919.571.4719 Phone: 828.296.4+00 Fax. 910.4 6.0707 Fax: '704.6ti 3.6040 Rhone. 19.791. 200 Phone."910.433.3300 Phone.704.663.1699 Washington Wilmington Winston -Sale 943 Washington Sq Mail 127 Cardinal Dr 450 W, furors Arlan Rd Washington 27899 Wilmington 28405-284 Winston-Salem 27105 Fas.Z57,346.921 Faz: 910.3501004 Fax: 336,776.9797 Phone. 252.946,6 81 Phone 910.796 7215 Phone. 336.776,9800 Revised 05-2015 farPC 0CC Opewtor Designation Foan, cord Facilihr e: Riveipoint Permit 4: NCO071242 Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Ric and ALe ander mail; rwalexanderoUivrer ca Certificate Type / Grade / Number ATIAr/4199795 Work Phone ##: 70 - 5-799Q Sigltature>'44 Date: "I certify that I agree to nay designation as a Back-up (Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules acid regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as Set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in gisciplinary Actions by the Atater Pollution Control System Operators Certificatior Commission. Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge {BU ORC) Print Full Name: Tames Bri a -es Email: "Mari es uier.corn Certificate Type / Grade / Number: i f 1/ 94f fl Weary. Phone At:704-525-7990 Signature: Mate: I- p r t,. "I cerff" that I agree to my designation as a Back. -up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility nested. I understand and vAll abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08Cr:.020S and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water pollution Control system. operators Certification Commission." .... I..a..........:..............€.....€............................................... ......... .................. ......... .................. Ba k-Ups Operator in Responsible Charge {BU ORC} Print Full Name: lack Tones Email:_ idiones@:piwater.com Certificate T / Grade / N ber "C /2/995492 Work Phone : 704-525-7990 Signa e: Date:^ l t. 10 "I certif}" that 1 a ec to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted, I understand and brill abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 080 M05 and failing to do so can resuli in Disciplinary Actions by the Water pollutioar Control system Operators Certification Commission." ................................................... € ....€.......................................................... Rack -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Punt Full Name.- DannDannir Nixo Email: d1nixonOuiwater.com Certificate Type / Grade /Number, W l 9 . Work Phone #: 704-525- 9 0 igrauture: "I ceatiA, that I agree to airy designation as a Sack -up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in I SA NCAC 08G ..0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." Revised 06- 01 PAT MCCRORY Governor DONAL D R. "BAND R VAART ,» Secretary WaterReso roes S. JAY IlVMBR AN ENVIRONMENTAL. QUALITY Director December 1, 2015 CERTIFIED MAIL #70151520 0002 83761169 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr, Tony J. Konul, Regional Manager Carolina Water Service Inc. Post Office Box'240903 Charlotte, NC 2224 Subject: Notice of Deficiency (NOD) Tracking Number N(D-2015-LV-0155 Riverpinte WWTP NPDES Permit NCO07124 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Konsul. A review of the August 2015 self -monitoring report for the subject facilityrevealed violations of the following parameter at Cutfall 001: Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 8/13/2015 ` BOD 50 mg/I 45 mg/I (Daily Maximum) 8/3 /2015 B D 31,95 mg/1 30 mgA (Monthly Average) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SOC). If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a QC, please do not hesitate to contact Roberto Schaller or myself at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ cc: Wastewater Branch MSC 1617 - Central Files Basement RIW State of North Carolina ( Environmental Quality ( Water Resources I Water Quality Regional operations Mooresville Regional Office] 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 3011 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704 6631699 FILEi �w1'JIIMAII�IMIIIMM�. (f ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources �J Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart Governor Secretary March 1, 2016 CERTIFIED MAIL #7011 0110 0000 9960 752 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED E Mr. Martin Lashua, Regional Director Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P.C. Sox 24090 Charlotte, North Carolina 26224 Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking Number: NOV-2015-L -0126 Riverpointe WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO071242 Mecklenburg County Hear Mr. Lashua: review of the July 2014 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the followingparameter at Outfoll 001: Efate Parameter Reported;Value Permit Limit 7110C14 Fecal coliform 1,191 CFU1100 mL 400 CFU1100 mL ([wily maximum) 7/24/14 Fecal coliform 1,140 CFUI100 mL 400 CFUI100 mL Gaily maximum) A Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NVINRE) is being issued for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (C.S.) 143-21 5.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC O071242. Pursuant to C.S. 143-215 OA, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand' dollars (25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to C.S. 143-215� 1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violations, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within 10 days of receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the July 2014 Discharge Monitoring Report.: You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-1699 t Fax: (704) 663-6040 i Customer Service:1-877.623-6748 Internet: http:/)portal.ncdenr,org/web/Wq 'age 2 -egarding these violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day civil penalty assessment may be prepared. by Consent. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms, Marcia Allocco or myself at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, Michael Sincerely, "Y L. Parker, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDENR cc: Wastewater Branch MSC 1617 — Central Files Basement MA North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart Governor Secretary March 1, 201 Mr. Martin Lashua, Regional Director Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P,O, Box 240008 Charlotte, North Carolina 2224 Subject, Notice of Violation -� Effluent Limitation Tracking; : NV-2015-LV-0120 Ri erpointe P LA DES Permit No. NCO071242 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Lashua: review of the C7ctober 2014 self -monitoring report for the ubje t facility revealed nviolation of the following parameter at Outfall 001: Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 10/10/14 Fecal coliform 600 CFUC100 mL 400 CFUf100 mL (Gaily maximum) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the noted any problems, The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation anchor maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SAC). If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Marcia Allocco or myself at (704) 663-169 . Sincerely, Michael <LParker, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCIENR C F. Roelle, MCWQP Wastewater Branch Central Files (MSC 1517-basement) Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 66 -16991 Fax: (704) 66 - 0401 CustomerService: 1-877-62 - 748 Internet. http.1/p rtal,ncdenr,org/Webt q An Fn}tAl Nnnrfanity l AffirmAtivo Anf nn r-mAnvAr_'AAO/ P -IMM nl/. Pnaf -A4.7A FILE 12=w NCDSRR"'� North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart Governor Secretary September'1, 201 Martin Lashua, Vice President Carolina hater Service, Inc. of North Carolina PO Box. 240908 Charlotte NC 8 4-0998 Re: Riverpointe Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Pipe NPDES NCO0 71242 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Lashua; Per your inquiry regarding the effluent pipe from the subject facility, the Riverpointe wastewater treatment facility currently has a valid NPDES permit from the Division authorizing the'Permittee to discharge treated effluent to the Catawba River (Lake Wylie). Our records indicate the original permit was issued in 1987 to Carmel Development Company. Laster pennitted entities included Plantation "Point Development Company and of course now Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina, The Division's NP?ES permit allows for the discharge of treated effluent into the Catawba River at a location established in the permits Other approvals that may have been required at the time of original construction of the wastewater treatment facilities (circa' 1988) would have included an Authorization. to Construct, which would have granted authorization to construct not only the existing wastewater treatment facilities, but the effluent pipe into the lake, Any other encroachment approvals necessary within the lake (project) boundary would have been the responsibility of the Permittee. It is our understanding, however, that Duke Power may have not required a formal approval process to extend the effluent pipe into the take boundary at the time the subject facilities were constructed, If I can be of further assistance, please let me know. Sincerely; Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Phone: 704-663-1699 l Pax: 704-663-6040lCustomer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www,ncdenr,gov An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer -Made in part by recycled paper North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vart Governor Secretary October 20, 2015 RECEIVED/NCDENRIDWR C Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service, Inc, of NC VVQR PO Box 240908 MFtvILL REGIONAL OFFICE Charlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment Civil Penalty Assessment Riverpointe WWTP Permit Number: NCO0' 124 Case Number: LV-201 -0221 Mecklenburg County Lear Mr. Lashua; This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 978124 in the amount of $246.97 received from you on October 19, 2015. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility, and this case has been: closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Pe its. If you have any questions, please contact Wren Thedford at 91-07-6304. Sincerely, ?Am 74*vd Wren Thedfor cc. Central Piles s flee 33 i I k. i j 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617' r i Location. 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-6 i161 FAX: 919 0 -649 Internet; www,ncwater.org An Equal Opportunity 4 Affirmative Action Employe r North Carolina 1 e ` Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart Governor Secretary September 23, 2015 CERTIFIED MAIL 7015 0640 0002 9299 3632 RETURN RECEIPT U STIE . Tony J. Ko sul, Regional Manager Carolina Water Service Inc. P.0 Box 24090 Charlotte, NC 2224 SUBJECT Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute 143-215.1,(a)(6)'and NPDES Permit No. NCO071242 Riverpointe WWTP Mecklenburg County Case No. LV-2015-0221 Dear Mr. Konsul: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $2 6.97 ($100 civil penalty -+- $146.97 enforcement costs) against Carolina Water Service Inc. . This assessment is based upon the following facts; A review has been conducted of the self - monitoring data reported for April 2015 This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit .Not. NCO071242. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Carolina Water Service Inc. violated the terms, conditions, or requirements ofNPDES Permit No. NCO071242 and North Carolina (general Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2) Based upon the above findings of fact.'and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department ent of Environmental Quality and. the Director of the Division of Water Resources, 1, Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Carolina Water Service Inc. 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Phone: 7 4-6633-1\Internet. www.ncdent.gov An Equal €7pportssnity \ A unitive A lion Employer - Made In part by roe ycied paper 0.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6 NPdE-SPerrnit No. NCO071242, by discharging waste into waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximun effluent limit for BOD. $ 100.00 For I of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6 NPDES Permit No. NCO071242, by discharging waste into waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximurn effluent limit for fecal coliform, $ 100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $ 146.97 Enforcement costs $ 246.97 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- private property resulting from the violations; (2) The duration and gravity of the violations; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over N the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Qua Tacit include waver forma). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose her enforcement actioi continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of - Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such i ity (do for any Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of'the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such`a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to'an administrative inistrative hearing and a stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed, below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered. (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 1 38-2 2. t (b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations, or () whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions: Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must b submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and informyou of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee . ittee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete d thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing` and Stipulation of Pacts" form within thirty (3 ) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617OR 3 File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of AdministrativeHearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition; for an administrative hearing, You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative hearings within thirty (0) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered fled when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of :00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Office o: 6714 Mi Raleigh, Tel: Fax: L DEQ 1601 Ralei iministrative Hearings ervice Center 27699-6714 )431-3000 ) 431-3100 )etition must also be served on DEQ as follows: y Prenell, General Counsel Lail Service Center i, NC 27699-1601 se number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after t review period of this assessment. If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment p contact staff in the Mooresville Regional Office at (7 4) 66 -169 . `2. (Date) Q a— Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDE,Q ATTACHMENTS cc: Mooresville Regional Office Compliance File / attachments Raleigh Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files / attachments ATTACHMENT A CASE NO. LV- -0221 Outfall date Parameter Re orted Value Permit Emit 001 4/23/2015 BOO 50 mg/l 45 mg/i (Daily Maximum) 001 4/2 /2015 Fecal Coliform 1240 +AF T/ 100 ml* 400 CIF T / 100 ml (Daily ) Denotes civil penalty assessment Carolina Water Service Inc. response toNOV-2015-ITV-04 7 received on August 25, 2015 was reviewed. by DWR staff. 'Mitigating factors were not found to result in a reduced civil penalty amount. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL (QUALITY COUNTY F MECKLENBURG IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT WAIVER. OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND AROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC. STIPULATION OF FACTS PERMIT NO. NCO071242 FILE NO. L-2015-0221 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $246.97 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated August 2015, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of"the civil penalties, does Hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will b allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of 2014 BY ADDRESS TELEPHONE JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWR Case Number: LV-2015-0221 Assessed Party: Carolina Water Service Inc. County: Mecklenburg Permit Number: NCO071242 Amount Assessed: $246.97 sting remission or this civil penalty. I , A Of Ri-aht to an Administrative Hearh s civil penalty. You should attach any cessary for the Director to consider ii Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies,. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the p6jigM (the assessmentfactors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator prrqMptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation andprevent 1. future occurrences), (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been <assessed civil penalties for any previous violations, (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necesM remedial actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent youftom performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION:,(use additional pages as necessary) NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES ASSESSMENT FACTORS Violator: Carolina Water Service Inc. Facility. RivLrpointe WWTP County. Mecklenbur Case Number: ' LV-2015-221 Permit Number: NC 071242 1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; No harm has been documented, ) The duration and gravity of the violation; The fecal coliform daily maximum limit violation exceeded the permit limit by 210%. ) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; The effect on the receiving stream is unknown. Fecal coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens`and increased levels can signal human health hazards. ) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cast is unknown. ) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown. 6) Whether`he violation was committed willfully or intentionally; The Division of Water Resources ' has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully or intentionally. 7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority, and There have been 3 previous CPAs for the Riverpointe WWTP, with the last CPS being issued. on September 4, 2015, for fecal coliforin violations that occurred in July 2014. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. The cost to the Division of Water Resources is $146.97. Date Michael L. Parker, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Awwy� FILE North Carolina department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaarl Govsmor Secretary 8f10/201$' CERTIFIED MAIL #7015 0640 0002 9295 6118 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Tony J. Konsul, Regional Manager Carolina Water Service Inc. P.4Box 24090 Charlotte,' NC 28224 Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking dumber N-2015-L.V-07 Riverpointe WWTP NPDES Permit NCO071242 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Konsul:" A review of the April 2015 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters at tutfall 001: Date Parameter Reported "Value Permit Limit 4/23/2015 BOD 50 mgil 45 mg1l (Daily Max) 4/23/2015 Fecal Coliform 1240 CFU/ 100 ml 400 CFU J 100 ml (Daily Max) A Notice of Violation and Notice of<Recommendation for Enforcement (NOON E) is being issued for the noted violations of North Carolina %General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NCO07124 . Pursuant to G.S. 143- 15. A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($ S,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to E.S. 14--215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violations, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within 10 days of receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the April 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding these violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 90-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. Mooresville Regional Office Lacatlon. 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (76) 663-169 i Pax: (704) 6 -6040 i Customer Service: 1.877-6 3-674 Internet: http://p r`al.ncdenr,org1webl g An Pnrtrtt:Onwrtunitrr t Afflrrnrtflve Aedon Etncbyar —30% Remled/100A Post C ans imer Dwer NOV-2015-LV-0497 Page 2 by Consent. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ori Tuvia or myself a (704) 663-1699. cerely, Michael L. Parker, Regional upervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDENR cc* Wastewater Branch MSC, 1617 — Central Files Basement OT AU(j 2 5 2015 August 24, 2015 WQROS r. Michael L Parker Regional Supervisor Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville NC, 28115 Re. RiverPointe P NPDES Permit No. NCO071242 NOV-2015`-LV-04 7 Bear Mr. Parker, We are in receipt of your letter concerning the above referenced muter and would like to take this opportunity to Provide additional information to the B D and Fecal exceedances from samples collected on May 23, 2015 We have reviewed and investigated all of our wastewater treatment plant operations and sampling procedures and could not find any reason that would cause us to exceed the permitted limits. The effluent was clear at the time of sampling and all other parameters were in full compliance forthe month. A review of our monthly bench sheet indicates that all of the in house process control testing were normal. Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC has been actively upgrading the RiverPointe wastewater treatment plant components and has made significant capital investments. The wastewater treatment plant equalization basin, effluent filters, air header, mud well, effluent pump station, flow meter, ultraviolet disinfection unit and lab building were all completely; replaced with new components from 2012 to 2014. A new circular clarifier and air blower installation is currently in progress and is anticipated to be completed by the end of September 2015, CWSNC will have spent approximately $740,000 dollars to upgrade and replace plant components since 2012. We would be happy to meet you or one of your staff members on site to show you all of the upgrades that have been completed. The staff of CWSNC takes great pride in the compliance and is committed to the environmental stewardship of our facility. Please accept this letter as demonstration of our continued efforts to insure compliance. Should you have any further questions or if I can provide any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me at t'kcrr sui uiwater.com or by telephone (704) 3 9-0523. Sincer ly, Tony;Konsul Regional Manager a ubr s, Inc. commy Carolina Wafter Service, Inc. of North Carolina P.0 Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 2822 P: 704-525-7990 0 F; 704-525-8174 701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 Charlotte, NC 28217 .uiwater.cem tElr3tEIirDWr M. WORO S July 7, 2015 MOORESVUE REGIONAL OFFICE Mr. Wes Bell Environmental Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville NC, 28115 Re: Riverpointe WWTP NPDES Permit No NC0071242 NOS-2015-PC-013 Dear Mr. Bell, We are in receipt of the compliance evaluation inspection of May 28th and are pleased that you found the facility properly operated and well maintained. We responds as follows; Effluent Sampling:' The effluent sampling point is located in the effluent pump station wet well. Investigation into the matter of the two 100 ml missed samples in a 24 hour period was due to the suction tubing from the composite sampler not being the appropriate length. When the effluent pumps cycled to the on position and pumped the level dawn in the wet well it left the end of the sampler strainer suspended in the air. The tubing was replaced with a banger piece and set below the low level float ball in the wet well to prevent this from happening in the future. Our laboratory bench sheet has been modified to document a minimum of 100ml aliquots are sampled as required. A refrigerated composite sampler has been installed along with an NISI" thermometer to insure the ambient air temperature inside of the sampler is less than or equal to six degrees Celsius. The temperature information will be documented on our laboratory leg sheet. Should you have any further questions or if I can provide any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me at t' onsul uawater s ra or by telephone (04) 31 -0 23. Sinc ely, sul Regional Manager Cc: Adam James Martin Lashua Mary Rollins a Ublidies,Inc.wn y Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina P.0.. Box 240908 0 Charlotte„ NC 282 P: 94- 5-79 Q # F 704-5 -8174 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 # Charlotte,, NC 28217 # www.uiwater.com WAN�`i N C b'E" WR FILE North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor June 1, 2016 Tony J. Konsul, Regional Manager Carolina Water Service Inc. of North Carolina Post Office Box 24090 Charlotte, NC 2822 SUBJECT". Michael t . Parker, Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources; DENR Enclosure: Inspection Report cc MSC 1617 — Central files basement Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP VS Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 66 -16 9 t Fax: (704) 663-6040 ; CustornerServi e: 1-877-6 - 748 Internet* h tp:llportal.ncderir:orglweblwq An Etlusi Opportun i i Affirriativo Action Employer •- 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer paper Donald van der Vaart 86crotary oncerning 0-2926, or at United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No, 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (Le„, PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 Ej 2 U 3 N00071242 111 121 15/o5/28 17 1 SL�j 1L�j 2 21` 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 Inspection Work Hays Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA _. --------Y.—_Reserved-__------- 67 1.0 70 Lj 71IN NJ 72 73 74 76 Sf3 Section B: Facility Data Name and Locution of Facility Inspected (For industrial Users discharging to POTU1/, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date P TW name and NPDES permit Numbed 11:30AM 15105/28 10/08/01 Riverpointe VWVTP 15820 Alloway LnExit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 01:30PM 15105/28 15/06/30 Charlotte NC 28278 Narrate) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data III Jack David Jones/ORC/980-52-09291 Robert Adam James/1/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Martin J. Lashua,PO Box 240908 Charlotte NC 282240908N1ce President of No Operatlons/704-525-79901704 258174 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit in Flow measurement Operations & maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 11 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Ef luent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of lnspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date w, Water Quality Program Meckenburg County MRO WQ/f704-36-54491 Wes Bell MRO WQ//704-63-1695 .2191 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wes Bell MRO WQ//764-66 -1699 EA21° EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yrtmolday Inspection Type 31 Ivcoo t2a2 11 12 1 Io5128 e 117 18 Li Section C: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets PERMIT SECTION cont`d: (Cont.) 1 of narrative and checklists as necessary) action basin/post systems. Note: 534 CFM Mower and the repurposing of a rectangular clarifier and sludge storage tank to extended aeration tanks, and the repurposing of an anaerobic sludge storage tank to an aerobic digester/storage tank. Note. Construction activities have not been completed. Page#; Fermin: NCO071242 Owner - Facility: Riverpointe WWrP inspection Data: 05/28/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation R12rrntt {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: C1 0 E] ❑ 11 El 13 El 1 13 11 El El 13 a erations & Maintenance Yes Igo NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 C1 0 Cl Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MISS, M R"T, Settleable 11 ❑ 0 11 Solids,pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment Pumv Station - Influent Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? Is the wet well free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? Comment Ectuatliaation Basins Is the basin aerated? Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? Is the basin free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Yes No NA NE 0 1:1 El N 0 El El 11 0 El 13 11 0 0 13 N 13 00 ❑ 00 Yes Na NA N © 13 , © 0 0 0000 Is © 11 11 Page# permit: NCO071242 Owner - Facility: rtiverpointe WWTP Inspection [late: 05128/2015 Inspection Type- Compliance Evaluation Equalization Basins Y s No NA NE Are all pumpsoperable? S ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? 0 n Q ❑ Are audible and visual alarms,' operable? a ❑ ❑ ❑ ## Is basin si elvolume adequate? NO ❑ ❑ Comment. Bar Screens Yes Res NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manul b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? 11 0 ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? 11 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ❑ 0 Comment: Aeratlon Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? 11 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? a 0 Are the diffusers operational? N ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Does the foam cover less than % of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ 0 ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? 11 ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1,0 to 3,0 mgll) 0 ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Secondaly Clarifier Yes Res NA HE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? n ® ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ❑ ❑ In ❑ Are weirs level? 11 ❑ 13 Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ Page# 4 Permit. NCO071242 Owner - Facility; River ointe W114TP Inspection Date; 05/2812015 Inspection Type: Compiiance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 8 0 11 C1 Is scum removal adequate? IN 0 0 11 Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? In 0 Is the drive unitoperational? Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sldew ll depth) 11 0 [ Comment: Filtration tHigh Rate T2LUanli Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Cross flow Is the filter media present? Is the filter surface free of clogging? © 11 Is the filter free of growth? © 0 0 11 Is the air scour; operational? 0 El © 13 Is the scouring acceptable? 11 D 0 Cl Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? d El M 11 Comment: isinfectlon - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? 11 Are UV bulbs clean? 0 El ❑ 11 Is UV intensity adequate? 0 0 El El Is transmittance at or above designed level? is 0 El El Is there a backup system on site? 0 0 ® 11 Is effluent clear and free of solids? a D Q 11 Comment: Tablet chlorination and ll uid dechlorination s stems would be used as backuo to the U stem. F'MM ar'itatit3n -Effluent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass Imes or structures D Q Are all pumps ,present? 0 D 1 Are all pumps operable? M 0 0 El Are float controls operable? 11 D 0 El Page# Permit: NCO071242 Owner - Facllity: RiwpointeMM inspection Date; 05/28/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation PULnp Station - Effluent Yes Na NA NE - Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? © p a Q Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? In 11 C1 Q Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 C1 Q 11 Is flow meter calibrated annually? N 0 ©Q Is the flow meter operational? so 1:1 (if units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? © 0 IN E] Comment: The flow meter is calibrated twice l2er year and was last calibrated gn 2/1 12 11 a by B Allen. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 0 0 Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 [,,,] 0 Q Is proper volume collected? © in ❑ C1 Is the tubing clean? 11 Q El 0 # is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6,0 degrees 0 © 0 1 Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: The subject permit re uires composite and grab effluent sampling. The sampler was not collecting a minimum'of 100 mis. er all not as m aired -by the Permit. In addition the composite sam ler's pro ram revealed that the sam ler did not sample throu ` hoot the entire 24-hour 12eriod, Please be advised that the subject Permit re wires com' osite sampigs' be collected throughout a 24-hour period,, and the Qre§et galign Interval between each all not is fixed at no renter than 1124 of the 2,xpected daily flow Permit Reference: Part If, Sectign A — Com osite' Sam le . The ORC and staff must ensure 2erigdig ali not verifications recommend mgnthl are erformed and documented and the ambient tem `erature inside of the sam lei is monitored and documented to verify proper sam ie preservation less than ore ual to six de reel Celsius); Effluent Ripe Yes Nos NA N Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 1:1 Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? © 0 11 IN If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? El © Is Q Page# 6 Permit: NCO071242 owner « Facility: Riverp6nte WVVrP Inspection bate: 05/28/2015 inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation Effluent EiRg Yes No PIA Ng Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. Aerobic Di ester Yes No AA_NE Is the capacity adequate? 0 0 11 Is the mixing adequate? 0 0 11 C is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? so 013 # Is the odor acceptable? 0 El El 1:1 Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? IN 0 ® 11 [I OMM-a' Solids Handling E ui ment Yes No NA N Is the equipment operational? 11 © ❑ 0 Is the chemical feed equipment operational Q 13 IN 1:1 Is storage adequate? 0 C1 0 0 Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? C1 0 0 0 Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?' Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? 13 , The facility has an approved sludge management plan? 0 13 © E Comment: di ested wastewater solids are um ed into a roll -toff style container filter for contracted company removes the dwatered sludge(as-needed basis for disposal permitted faciit deaterin` at . A . Standbv Power Yes ;No NA ;N Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 13 13 Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? 0 3 C3 13 Is the generator tested under load? M El 0 Q Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? 11 © Q 1 Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater Site? a © 1:1 0 Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? 0 0 Q Is the generator fuel level monitored? IV 13 ® C Comment: Laboratory Yes No NA N Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ❑ gage# Permit NCO071242 Owner - Facility: Riverpointe WWTP Inspection Date: 05/28/2015 inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation l abClratorj( Yeti No NA NE Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 0 f-1 ❑; ## Is the facility using a contract lab? M ❑ El 1:1 ## Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+t- 0.2 degrees? ® ® all Incubator (B D) set to 20. degrees Celsius +{-1.f} degrees? El El ME] Comment: On -site field analyses dissolved oUgen, g1j, tern ergture are performed under the field laborato certification # 22 . K W labs BOO T S ammonia fecal collform total nitro en total phosphorus) has also been contracted to provide gnat icai support. The laborato instrumentation used for field analyses appeared to be prgperly calibrated and documented. Record K20in Yes No NA HE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? so Is all required information readily available, complete and current? Are all records maintained for a years (lab, reg, required 5 years)? © Q [IN Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 0 0 ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0 ❑ 00 Dates, times and location of sampling Dame of individual performing the sampling In Results of analysis; and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? © 0 0 Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? Q (if the facility is = or > 5 MQD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ on each shift? Is the CIRC visitation log available and current? Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? M [, ❑ Q Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 0 Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ` 11 © M Q Page# 8 Parrot. NCO071242 Owner - Facility: Riverpointe ~P Inspection hate: 05/2812015 inspection Type; Compliance Evaluation F- --- --- Record Keeping Yes No N+1 NE Comment: The records reviewed durina the inspection were organized and Weil maintained. ©ischar Monitorin Re orts DMRs re reviewed for the oeriod March 2014 through Fobrua 01 . No effluent limit violations were re orted and all Lngnitodng frequencies were correct. Daily maximum effluent fecal coliform violations were reported in jgly 2014 2-total and October 2014 total The Division has se aratel ; addressed these limit violations through the issuance of either a Notice of Violation ISO or'NOV/civil 2enafty assessment. All rignitoring fre uencies were correct. The fegifify jLegan submitting DMRs(FebruanL 014 electronically using the NC t 's eDMR a `lication system. Page# 9 X-FIVA\ '} Z 74 £ A� H HR North Carolina Department cif Environment and Natural Resource ... Pat McCrory Donald van der Vert Governor Secretary June 23, 201 Tony J. K€ansul, Regional Manager Carolina Water Service Inc. of North Carolina Post Office Sox 240908 Charlotte, NC 2824 SUBJECT: Corrected Inspection Report Notice of Deficiency; Compliance Evaluation Inspection Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP NPDES Permit NCO07124 Mecklenburg County, N Tracking : NO-2018-PC-0163 Dear Mr. Konsul: This Office issued the original inspection on June 16, 2018 for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on May 28, 2016: Upon discussions with the Regional Supervisor, it was determined that the composite sampler at the subject facility was collecting the required minimum volume per aliquot and therefore, the inspection report has been updated to reflect this correction. The Notice of Deficiency still stands due to the sampling deficiency noted in the Effluent Sampling Section of the report and the response elate will remain unchanged. Please replace all applicable pages with the attached corrected pages, We apologize for any inconveniences in this matter. Should you have any questions concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact me at (4) 236_ 2192 or at wes.bell ncdenr. ov, Sincerely, Wes Bell; Environmental Specialist Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, DENR Enclosure. Corrected Inspection Page cc: MSC 1617 — Central files basement Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP WB Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave- Suite 301 Mooresville, IBC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-1699 \ Fax: (764) 663-6040 \ Customer Service: 1 w877-6 3-87d8 Internet http.ltportal.ncdenr.oT/web/ q AFf.w-9 . 14— ...mntnun. W't4L G?nnrr.'w4cu9N.1ua. i7<x>k r nv rrnexe e aKor Permit. NCO071242 Owner - Facility: RPvefpofnte VWVTP Inapecticrn Clams 05128J01 inspection Type Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Y2a L42 NA N Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? In 0 1 11 Is scum removal adequate? 0 0 11 13 Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? M D 13 11 Is the drive unit operational? 0 D E Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '! of the sidewall depth) N El 0 11 Comment: Filtration (High Rate iediary) des No NA NE Type of operation: Cross flow Is the filter media present? Is the filter surface free of clogging? 0 0 Is the filter free of growth? Is the air scour operational? 11 13 C1 13 Is the scouring acceptable? M 13 1 0 Is the clear well free of excessive solids and fitter media? 1 Comment: Disinfection - UV Yes No NSA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ® 0 N 0 Are UV bulbs clean? 0 El 0 0 Is UV intensity adequate? 11 El 0 C Is transmittance at or above designed level? a 0 El 13 Is there a backup system on site? N D D 13 Is effluent clear and free of solids? Comment:. 'Tablet chlorination and liquid dechlorinabon s sterns would be used as backu to the UV s stem. EMM2 Station . Effluent Yves No NA N Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? 11 ® 011 ,Are all pumps present? N ® 0 0 Are all pumps operable? 0 ® 0 Are float controls operable? 0 © C1 Page# 5 Permit: NCO i71242 owner - Facility, Riverpointe VAWP Inspection Date: 05/26/2015 Inspection Type, Compliance Evaluation Pumg Station - Effluent Yes No NA NE Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? El 0 10 El Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? in 13 011 Comment. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flaw meter used for reporting? E 0 E ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? In C1 0 11 Is the flow meter operational? a ❑ 1:1 C1 (If units are separated) Goes the chart recorder match the flow meter? © Q Comment: The flow meter is calibrated twice ger ygglr -and was last calibrated on 211 12015`b Allen. Effluent Sam 11n Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 © El 0 Is sample collected below all treatment units? M El El 11 Is proper volume collected? 0 ® 11 13 Is the tubing clean? 0 ❑ 13 1 # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees IN 0 Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type El 11 11,11 representative)? Comment: The subiect permit requires composite and grab effluent sampling. The com osi e sampler's 2rggrarn revealed that the sam ler did not sample throughout the entire 4-hour period. please be advised that the sub`ect Permit requires composite sam tes be collected throe bout a 24-hour period and the reset gallon interval' between each ell not is fixed at no gLeaLer than 1124 of the `ex acted daily flow Permit Reference: Part It Section A — Com oslte Sarre le . The fRC and staff must ensure anodic all not verifications recommend monthjyj are grformed and documentedand the ambient temperature inside of the gam ler is monitored and documented to vgrifY 2roger gam le 12reseryption Iegs than or ggggl to six de re s Celsius). Effluent Pile Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 Are the receiving water free of foam ether than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: The effluent a eared clear with no floata§le solids or foam. Page# 6 Permit: NCO071242 Owner - Facility: Riverpointe WWTP inspection Date: 05128/2015 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aerobic Digester Yes Na NA NE Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate? N 0 El Cl Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? so 011 # Is the odor acceptable? 11 El El 11 # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? 11 El El 11 Comment. Solids Handlina E ui ment Yes Iva NA ;NE Is the equipment operational? Is the chemical feed equipment operational? C El N 0 Is storage adequate? 0 0 C 11 Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? 0 El 0 11 Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? 11 El a 11 Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter pass sludge cake? El El In Q The facility has an approved sludge management plane 0 Q 0 11 Comment: Digested wastewater solids are purriged into a roll -off st lg container Ater for dewaterin . A contracted company removes the dewatered sludge(as-needed basis for distiosal at a 2ermitted facility. Standbv Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available © 11 11 Is the generator tester by interrupting primary power source? 0 El 0 El Is the generator tested under load? 0 0 Q Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? In 0 11 Q Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? 0 © 0 ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? Is E] 11 Q Is the generator fuel level monitored? in ❑ 11 El Comment: l*aboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 11 © Q Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified tab? 11 C1 Q 0 # Is the facility using a contract lab? M Cl ❑ 0 Page# 7 Permit: NCO071242 Owner - Facility: Riverpointe WWTP Inspection Date: 05/28/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory Yes No NA NE Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees In Q © Q Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? © Q 0 Q Incubator (BC D) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1,0 degrees? ❑ 0 of 11 Comment: On -site field analyses dissolved o en oH, tem erature are performed under the field laborato certification ##228. K&W' Labs tBOD, TSS ammonia fecal ggliform, total nitrogen, total hos torus has aiso been gogntracted to pLoyidp anal tical gggport. The laboratory instrumentation used for field anal es appeared to be properly calibrated and documented. Record KeORIng Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 11 C] 110 Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 11 0 0 11 Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab, reg. required 5 years)? 0 '0 ON Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? N © 0 Is the chain -of -custody complete? In © 11 13 Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported CDCs Are DMRs complete` do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? (If the facility is = or > 5 Ml3D permitted flow) Do they operate 24t7 with a certified operator © [� on each shift? Is the ORC visitation' log available and current? 0 Q 11 0 Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? N C Q Q Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 ® 0 Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 Q Facility has copy of previous; year's Annual Report on file for review? ( Q11 0 Page# 8 Permit. NCO071242 Owner . Facility. Riverpointe VVWTP Inspection Date. 05/2812015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation R@C CtI { I!t Yee No Nil NE Comment: The records reviewed during the ingiggotion were organized and well maintained. Digcha[ge Monitoring Re ports DMRs were reviewed for the period March 2014 throe h Februa 2015. No effluent limit violations were reported and all monitoring tre uen ies were correct. Dailv maximum effluent fecal coliform violations were reported in Jy1y 201-total and October 2014 1-total'. The Divisionhas se aratel ` addressed these limit violations throe h the issuance of either a Notice of Violation NQ or b!OVlc vil onaLty assessment. All monitoring fro uen ies were correct. The facilit be an submitting DMRs Februa 014 electronically using the NC l 's eDMR application stem. Page# 9 OPFF" TP Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-day Reporting Form Page k WWTP Upset, ill or Bypass 6-Day Reporting Farm' (Please Print or Type Use Attachments if Needed) Permittee: Carolina Water Services Inc of NC— Permit Number: NCO071242 Facility Name:' Riverpoint County: Mecklenburg Incident Started: fateµ 117/14 Time: :14pm Incident Ended: Date: ,5/7/14 ` Time: :20pm Level of Treatment Nona Primary Treatment _X .S condary Treatment Chlorination/[disinfection Only 'estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: 2500 Gallons (must be given even if it is a rough estimate) Card the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? Yes —X No If yes, phase list the following: Volume Reaching Surface Waters: Surface Water Name: Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? Yes No Was VVV\tTP compliant with permit requirements? X—Yes No Were samples taken during event? Yes _ . No Source of the Q set/ ill/B ass Location or Treatment Unit The Bypass occurred from the plants digesters Cause or Reason for the V §i S ill/B ass. The wasting valve was inadvertently left open which filled and caused the digesters to overflow Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken. On call operator arrived onsite and immediately shut the WAS valve: which stopped the digester from overflowing pset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form alarms installed Additional Comments About the Event 24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Quality _)_ Emergency Management Contact Name- Wes Bell Date: 8/8/2014 — Time:. 10:03am Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc): _n/a Person Reporting Event* Adam James Phone Number: 704-319-0500 Did DWQ Request an Additional Written Report? —Yes _X—No If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed: From: Adam .lames [rajames@uiwater om] Sent:Tuesday, August 12, 201 8.34 PM To: Bell, Wes Subject: RF, Bypass Form Attachments: TP-Bypass-Rpt-Form-DWQ-SWP-NPCIFS[1].doc Importance: High Wes, See attached reporting form for the spill that happened last Thursday at the Riverpoint WWTP Let nee know if you need any further information. Thanks Adam lames Area Manager Utilities, Inc. 704-31.9-0 } From: Bell, Wes [wes.bell@ncdenr.gov] Sent: Friday, August 08, 201 9:11 AM To: Adam James Subject: Bypass Form Adam, l have attached the bypass form we discussed over the phone today. Let me know if you have any problems accessing the attachment. Thanks. Wes Wes Bell - Wes.Bell ndenr. o North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section 610 E. Center Ave., Suite 341 Mooresville NC 28115 Ph; 704.235 21.92 Fax: 704.6 3.6041 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 unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation. A2RE EIVED/DENR/DWR Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC Riverpointe WWTP MAR 2014 Authorization to Construct No. 071242A02 Issued August 29, 2013 Permitting Resources Secti ac#ic� n Engineer's Certification I, Dale C. Stewart, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the Stag of North Carolina,, having been: authorized to observe periodically the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Rivrpointe Wastewater Treatment Plant, located on 15820 Alloway Lane in Mecklenburg County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Installation of two (2) new peak flaw 0.125 MGD cloth filters, one (1) new air compressor 5.2 cfm at minimum 90 psi; one new (1) backwash collection well with two (2) 25 gpm grinder transfer pumps; one (1) new open channel UV bank rated for 0.14 MGD peak flow; one (1) new weir -based effluent flow metering system; one (1) new 2,000 gallon effluent collection basin/post aeration tank (backup chlorine contact chamber) with two (2) 50 gpm effluent pumps; one (1) new backup tablet chlorinator; one (1) new back up liquid echlorination addition system, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the ATC Permit Application package, I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the Authorization to Construct Permit ApplicatiJpack Signature Registration. No. 6988 Date ,t lift,; f� ES F Mail this Certification to:Attn: Ron Derry NPDES Permitting _ 6988 DENRlDWR/Water Quality Programs 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 C. n �$ ILA AMENR North Carolina Department_f Environment and Natural Resources Division of Wafer Resources Water QualityRegional Operations Section Pat McCrory Thomas A: feeder John E, Skvada, III Governor Director Secretary February 12, 2014 . Martin Lashua, Regional Director Carolina 'Water Service, Inc. of N P. 0. Box 24090 Charlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Riverpointe Subdivision 'P ICES Permit No. NCO071242 Mecklenburg County, NC Dear Mr. Lashua: Can January 17, 2014, Jeff Mitchell ofthe Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program (MCWQP) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was conducted as part ofa cooperative working agreement between. Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water Resources, The enclosed report should be self-explanatory, Please ensure that you review the conunent noted in the Laboratory section and make any necessary adjustments to future reporting, f you have any questions cone ng this report or any other matters, please do not hesitate to call Ms. 11oco or` e at this office. Sincerely, for Michael L. Parker Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Mooresville Regional Office Enclosure cc. Rusty R:o'elle, MCWQP M, /JGM Mooresville Regional Office One Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 NorthCarofina Phone: (704) 663-1699 4 Fax: (704) 6 -6640 x Customer Service: 1.377-623-6748 Internet http:flportal.ncdenr.orglweblwq Natulalloff An Equal OpporunityAtFrmaiiveAction Employer United States Environme EPA Washington , F Water Compliance 1 I mvfvli ay flfcqjv'uvif lypu fluzycUtut r w"Jitty I YV-_ 'CO071242 14/01/17 S C Remarks: �pector- Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program Facility Self -Monitoring Rating B1 QA Reserved 4 N N Name anO Location of t-acuity inspectea: entry li imewate: Permit L"ective: 11:40 am / January 17, 2014 August 1, 2010 Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP --- Off of Woolwine Rd. Exit Time/Date: Permit Expires: Mecklenburg County, NC 1:00 pm / January 17, 2014 June 30, 2015 Name(s) of On -Site Representatives/Title/Phone Number: Jeff Woolard / Operator in'Responsible Charge / (704) 361-0651 Raime if Address -ofResponsi-b-le -Offlicial: Title: Regional - Director Martin Lashua Phone Number: (704) 525-7990 Carolina Water Service, Inc, of NC P.0, Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Contacted: No Z Permit Flow Measurement Z Operations& Maintenance Z Sewer Civerfim Z Records/Reports Z Self -Monitoring Program Z Sludge Handling Disposal Pollution Preve Facility Site Review [1 Compliance Schedules El Pretreatment Program El Multimedia EffluentlReceiving Waters Z Laboratory El Stormwater El Other: '1777,7'GCS _ 777- See Attached Summary Signature(s) of Inspector(s): Agency/Office/Telephone: Date: Jeff Mitchell MCWQP_/j98qjgj:q§§5Febry�914 Signature Date: f Water Resources �Water Quality al Operations Section Marcia Alfd a Mooresville Fie Tonal Office February 12, 201 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete ;ation classification for NCO071242 requires that the facility have an Operator in Responsible Charge i a Grade 2 Biological Water Pollution Control System (WW-2) certification. The facility is staffed back-up) with personnel that possess the appropriate operator certification. S/REPORTS: and logs are maintained on site at the facility in a locked building that serves as a field office for the ecords were well organized and readily available for inspection, SITE REVIEW: Subdivision Wastewater Treatment Plant operates only one-half of the individual components of stem due to low treatment demand. The remaining individual components are utilized only in a DaCKUP capacity for storage and wasting, EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: The facility discharges via an effluent pump station (Out `all 001) into the main channel to Lake Wylie (Catawba River), which is classified as WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin, No evaluation of the receiving water was conducted under this inspection. The facility's effluent appeared to be clear. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Effluent flow is continually measured and recorded using a float -and -pulley level recorder in conjunction with a V-notched weir. The flow equipment was last calibrated on August 31, 2013 by the B.W. Allen Company. SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period December 2012 through November 2013, The reports indicate that the facility was meeting permit effluent limits and monitoring requirements during the time the DMRs were reviewed with the following exception: NPDES permit NCO071242 requires that total nitrogen and total phosphorus be monitored on a quarterly basis. A Notice of Violation (NOV-2013-MV-0042) was issued for not monitoring total nitrogen and total Dhosohorus for the auarter ending December 31. 2012. LABORATORY: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC is certified by the Division of Water Quality to perform field parameter laboratory analyses (NC Laboratory Certification #5528) and contracts with Prism Laboratories, Inc. (NC Laboratory Certification #402) to perform all other analyses specified in the permit. Prism Laboratories, Inc. was not evaluated under this inspection. A review of documentation and instrumentation associated with field parameter laboratory analyses was completed during the inspection. No deficiencies were found. However, upon reviewing the November 2012 through November 2013 DMRs DWR staff observed that only K&W Laboratories is noted as having performed analyses for these monitoring reports. The permittee is required to report all certified laboratories that are used to determine compliance with permit limits during each reporting month. For future DMRs please ensure that all certified laboratories used to determine compliance are noted on the report (on the page 2 under the "additional certified laboratories section") including field certified laboratories. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: The facility appeared to be in good condition. The components of the system appeared to be operating properly during the inspection. The facility is equipped with a backup generator with a 500-gallon diesel fuel tank. SLUDGE DISPOSAL: Sludge is pumped and hauled from the aerobic digester by L&L Environmental, Inc.. L&L Environmental, Inc. was not evaluated during this inspection. SEWER OVERFLOW: Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit and North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system, pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of the wastewater shall be reported to the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional Office 704/663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes aware of the bypass. For spills/bypasses that occur in Mecklenburg County, it is requested that MCWQP be notified at 704/336-5500. Spills occurring on weekends or holidays can be reported by calling the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management at 800/662- 7956, 800/858-0368, or 919/733-3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (i.e. any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc.) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters must be reported. An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish kill occurred, The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved oxygen and pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative impact. Failure to report the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation. FILE RESUNR �,�A North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarls, III %ovmor Acting Director Secretary June 13, 2013 Mr. Martin Lashua, Regional Director Carolina dater Service, Inc. of N P. O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Riverpointe Subdivision VVWTP NPES Permit No. NC07122 Mecklenburg County, NC Gear Mr. Lashua On December 18, 2012 Mr. Andrew Martin of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program (MCWQP) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was conducted as part of cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water Quality. If you have any questions concerning this report or any other matters, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Marcia Allocco or; me at this office. Sincerely, ox for Michael Parker Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Mooresville Regional Office Enclosure cc: Rusty Rozzelle, MCQP Mooresville Regional Office Location: 00 Fast Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 i3ine Phone: (704) 66 -16991 Fax: (704) 663-66401 CustomerService: 1.877-6 -5 48 NofthCarohna t, Internet www,nmaterquality.org EPA Transaction N Code 5 Inspection Work Days 1,0 United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington , DC 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report NPDES NC0071242 Yr/Mo/Day 12/12/18 Form Approved, OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval Expires 8/31/98 Inspection Type S Remarks: Inspector: Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program Facility Self -Monitoring Rating 4 Name and Location of Facility Inspected: Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP Off of Wooiwine Rd. Mecklenburg County, NC Name(s) of On -Site Representatives/Title/Phone Number: Mr, Chris LeCroy (CWS) — ORC (704) 525-7990 Name and Address of Responsible Offic Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 ® Permit ® Records/Reports Facility Site Review ® Flow Measurement ® Self -Monitoring Program © Compliance Schedules • Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory 81 QA N N Entry Time/Date: 1:30 PM 12/08/2012 Exit Time/Date: PM 12/18/2012 Inspector C Title: Regional Director ® Operations & Maintenance ® Sludge Handling Disposal © Pretreatment Program Stormwater See Attached Summary Signatu Andrew Martin Signature of Reviewe Marcia Allocco Agency/Office/Telephone: MCWQP/(980) 721-2094 Agency/Office: NCDENR — Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection — Mooresville Regional Office Facility Type Reserved Permit Effective: August 1, 2010 Permit Expires: June 30, 2015 Sewer Overflow © Pollution Prevention © Multimedia © Other: Date: January 23, 2013 Date: EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Veared to be properly completed. ECEIVING WATERS: (Catawba River), which is classified as WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin. No evaluation of the receiving water was conducted under this inspection. The facility's effluent appeared to be char. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Effluent flow is continually measured and recorded using a float -and -pulley level recorder and flow totalizer in conjunction with a V-notched weir. Instrument Service, Inc. (ISI) last calibrated the flow equipment on August 31, 2012. SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period November 2011 through November 2012. The DMRs indicated that the facility was in compliance with all permit limit and monitoring requirements with the following exceptions. All issues were handled under separate cover by the Division of Water Quality. • The fecal coliform concentration of 4100 CFU/100 mL on December 29, 2011, exceeded the maximum daily limit of 400 CFU/100 ml. • Ammonia was only sampled once in December 2011. The facility's permit requires ammonia sampling to be conducted two times a month. • The total suspended solids concentration of 64 mg/L on April 12, 2012, exceeded the maximum daily limit of 45 mg/L. • The total suspended solids concentration monthly average of 39 mg/L for April 2012, exceeded the monthly average limit of 30 mg/L. • The BOD concentration of 50 mg/L on April 24, 2012, exceeded the maximum daily limit of 45 mg/L. • The fecal coliform concentration of >600 CFU/100 mL on October 4, 2012 and 570 CFU/100 mL on October 11, 2012, exceeded the maximum daily limit of 400 CFU/100 ml. LABORATORY: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC is certified by the Division of Water Quality to perform field parameter laboratory analyses (NC Laboratory Certification #5528) and contracts with Prism Laboratories, Inc. (NC Laboratory Certification #402) to perform all other analyses specified in the permit. Prism Laboratories, Inc. was not evaluated under this inspection. A review of documentation and instrumentation associated with field parameter laboratory analyses was completed during the inspection. No deficiencies were found. SLUDGE HANDLING/DISPOSAL: Sludge is pumped and hauled from the aerobic digester by L&L Environmental. L&L Environmental, Inc. was not evaluated during this inspection. SEWER OVERFLOW: Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit and North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system, pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of the wastewater shall be reported to the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional Office 704/663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the bypass. For spills/bypasses that occur in Mecklenburg County, it is requested that MCWQP be notified at 704/336-5500. Spills occurring on weekends or holidays can be reported by calling the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management at 919/733-3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (i.e. any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc.) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters must be reported. uste spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an evaluation station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties of up t 2 , 00.00 per day per violation. �� Utilities, nc LxTY R1 Wastewater Treatment and C oHe t w -' 1. General Information Facility/System Name RiverPointe County Mecklenburg Service Area Includes: RiverPointe Responsible Party: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina Contact Name and Area Manager - Adam .lames 704-5 5-7 g1) Phone #: Applicable Permit(s): N O071242 and WQCSDO39B NCO0712 2: Operation of the 0.054 MGD wastewater treatment system with two parallel package wastewater treatment plants (one used for sludge wasting/storage). The process consists of the following components: Bar screen, Flow splitter box, Equalization basin, Traveling <bridge 'clarifiers, Dual tertiary sand - Description of filter, Filter backwash, Chlorine disinfection (tablet), Chlorine contact chamber, Aeration basins, Aerobic Collection System or sludge digester, Effluent pump station, Clear -well, Mud -well, Continuous flow recorder, Stand-by power Treatment Process: generator, Tablet dechlorination. WQCSD03 8: Operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection systemconsisting of approximately 2.4 miles of gravity main, 0.8 miles of force main, 5 pump stations and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances, [1. Performance Overall Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year: 2012 The wastewater treatment plant had five occurrences of not meeting permit limits during the year. (*A reduction in the amount of applied dechlorination agent has improved the biological oxygen demand levels.) The wastewater collection system consistently met all permitted limitations during the year. r vic r.if No No violations/de No violations/dei May No violations/d( June No violations/d July No violations/d( August No violations/d( noted, ted. ties noted. No violations/deficiencies noted. October exceeded the daily limit of400/100 ml. Subsequent samples as well as the monthly average were within permit compliance. No environmental impact noted, November No violations/deficiencies noted. December No violations/deficiencies noted'. I11. Notification Customers will be notified of the availability of this report with a message can their bills and copies will be provided upon request. IV. Certification l hereby certify that the informati n contained in thi part is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. Signature F Date 2 1- /201 Printed Nance Ima rtin Lashua Title: Regional Director F i L i VC 060A-IR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCort' Charles Wakill, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary March 19, 2013 Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: Notice of Violation — Monitoring Violations Tracking #: NOV-2013-MV-0041 Riverpointe WWTP NPIDES Permit No. NCO071242 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Lashua.- A review of the October through December 2012 self -monitoring reports for the subject facility revealed monitoring violations of the following parameters at Outfall 001 ; Paralrneter 002 10FRAIM Total nitrogen, 1 x per quarter 0 Tow phosphorl 8 0 ILI, it Uper ft6r Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are due to a transcription error (data left off the DMR) please submit an amended DMR (two copies) to this Office along with a cover letter asking for rescission of the Notice of Violation. Please address your correspondence to Ms. Marcia Allocco, at the letterhead address. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco, or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, Michael L. Parker Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP MRO Files Mooresville Regional Office Location, 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One Phone: (704) 663-1699 k Fax: (704) 663-6040 t Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NoithCarohna Internet hftp://portal.ncdenr.org/weblwq An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — 301% Recycled/10% Post Consumer paper NahlorallY I Lit: Aga RUM a, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvada, III Governor Director Secretary February 11, 2013 CERTIFIED MAIL #7010 0780 0000 5519 1918 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Martin Lashue, Regional Director Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC PCB Box 24098 Charlotte, North Carolinas 28224 Subject. Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking #: NC V-2013-L.V-0094 Riverpointe W P NPDES Permit No. N O071242 Mecklenburg County Gear liar. Lashua: review of the October 2012 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters at Outfall 001: }ate Parameter Re crrted Value hermit Limit 1014112 Fecal coliform >809 FU/100 mL 400 CFU11 C9 mL (Daily maximum) 101 112 Fecal coliform 570 C 11 00 mL 400 CFU11 DC mL (Gaily maximum) A Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (C.S.)143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No, NCO0 12 2. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.5A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to C.S. 14-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violations, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within 10 days of receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the October 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may e assessed regarding these violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 0- stay period, a civil` penalty assessment may be prepared. Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One (704) 663-1639! Fax (704) 663-60401 Customer Service: 1-877- 2 -6748 6fthCaro Internet: http:tlportal.ncdenrorgfvvebi q Nlina An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer - 300% Recycledt10% PostGonsurner paper Naturally �ry VrrP I I questions concerning tnis matter, ptease ao not nesitate to contact Ms. Marcia AIIOCCO or 704) 663-1699. Sincerely, Michael L. Parker Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection nt Source Branch Rozzelle, MCWQP fti r � tififie , Inca �`Z �AUTY FEB722013 .. s., ",AL t ;.,..: February 26, 2013 Mr. Michael L Parker Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville NC, 28115 Re: Riverpoint W P NPDES Permit No. NCO071242 NOV- 013-LV-0094 Dear. Mr. Parker, We are in receipt of your letter concerning the above referenced matter and respond as follows; The letter states that we had two fecal eoliform exceedences on 10/4/2012, which is incorrect. The fecal coliform samples collected on 10/4/2012 and 10/11/2012 exceeded the NPDES permitted daily limit of 400'CFU/1 0ml. The plant was In full compliance with the NPDES permit's monthly limit. All other samples for this parameter were in full compliance with the NPDES Permit. We have reviewed our plant operations, sample collection and transportation procedures. After investigating this matter we suspect that there may have been a contamination issue with the sample collection dipper. The fecal samples were collected from the effluent tank and then poured into the sample bottles using a cup style clipper pole. We feel there may have been something in the dipper cup which caused cross contamination of the fecal samples. We have since ordered a new style sample collector which holds the actual sample bottle and have not had any problems, Should you have any further questions or if I can provide any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me at tjkonsul@uiwater.com or by telephone j704j 319-0523, Sincerely, onsul Regional Manager Cc, Martin Lashua Mary Rollins Adam lames aLmows, inn. mmpanyCarolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina P.O. Box 24 998 0 Charlotte, NC 28224 0 P: 704-5 5-7 Q 0 F: 704-5 -8174 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 # Charlotte, NC 28217 # www.ulwatencom #fit{ : , jsNy 6:i DIVISION OF VVAT2R 01JALITY August 23, 2012 A U G 2 o Z 012' SWP Mr. Robert B. Krebs MOORESVILLE RMONAL OFFICE Regional Supervisor NCDNR - Division of Water Quality 510 East Center Avenue, Suite301 Mooresville NC 2115 Re: I iverpointe WWTP modifications, NPDES permit NCO071242 Dear Mr. Krebs, It you may remember, we met on December 19, 2011 to discuss plans for plant modification at the above. The equalization basin had developed metal corrosion and had to be replaced or removed from service. our proposal at the time was to relocate the influent headworks over to the unused inactive train #2 tankage and make inction as the "new"EQ basin. The existing EQ basin would' then have �„me cr�vva. ev a ev xx s.m+.rec..a�rewav e:ue ea„a oe a-ve vea..u:, fork of train ##, we also found metal corrosion and the tank was termined that the best course of action was to go back to the original tank and keep the head works in its existing location. This was was installed. Train #2 existing clarifier (inactive and not in service) and new air diffusers were added. The corroded tank of train #2 was cat walk and stairs were also added to the WWTP for ease of altered our currently permitted operation and should be deemed e as well as a before and after photo for easy visualization. This not hesitate to call me at 704-319-0517 or by email at ice for your attention and also for your department's assistance in this matter. SincZ �L Martin Lashua Regional Director Cc: Tony Konsul Martin Scanlon AMites, inc, ompanyCarolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina P.0, Box 240908 # Charlotte, NC 28224 0 P: 704-525-7 90 0 F; 704- 25-8174 5701 weatpark Dr., Suite 101 # Charlotte, NC 28217 # www.uiwater.com LT3-A O'A � A North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Govern&--'-'-'---- Director Secretary August 7, 2012 Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject* Response to NC V-2012-LV-00368 Riverpointe WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO071242 Mecklenburg County, NC Dear Mr, Lashua: Mooresville Regional Office staff reviewed the Carolina Water Service Inc., of NC response to the Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement NOV-2012-LV-0368 received on July 30, 2012. Based upon the review, mitigating circumstances were found that would justify no further action being taken against Carolina Water Service Inc., of NC at this time. Be advised that should noncompliance continue, enforcement action, including the assessment of civil penalties, could be taken by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with G, S. 143-215.6A(a)(2). Thank you for your continued cooperation with the Division of Water Quality and please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Barbara Sifford (Technical Assistance) should compliance issues return. Should you have any questions regarding the decision by this office in regards to this matter please contact Ms. Marcia Allocco at'( 64) 235-2204, Sincerely, Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Cc- Bob Sledge, Point Source Compliance R. belle, MCWQP Mooresville Regional Office One Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 30,11 Mooresville, NC 28,115 NolthCaiolm'� Phone: (704) 663-1699 \ Fax: (704) 663-6040 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Natimalk lnternet: hfto://Dortal,ncdenr.ora/web/wa An Equal opportunity', Affirmative Action Employer -- 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer paper Ar a North Carolina department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, RE, Dee Freeman Governer Director Secretary .duly 18, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL #700 0780 0000 5519 1574 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Martin Lashue Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement Tracking : NOV-2012-LV-036 Riverpointe WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO071242 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Lashua.' A review of the April 2012 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters at Outfall 001. Cate Parameter Repo d Value Permit Limit 4/24/12 BOD 50.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/ (Daily maximum) 4/12/12 TSS 62.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L (Daily maximum) 4/30/12 TSS 3.0 /L 30.0 mg/L (Monthly average) A Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NO/NICE) is being issued for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (G..) 1-215,1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0071242. Pursuant to G.S. 143M215.5A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars (2 000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirementsof any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violations, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within 10 clays of receipt of this nip,+rn A -A-.. 11 I E , , April 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding these violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. Mooresville Regional Office Locations 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 L,il�"t ci Phone: (704) 663-1699 t Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service: 1-877-6 3.6748 One �C?�"tta Internet: hV://podal,nedenr.org/web/wq t An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer _ 30% Recyc€ed:10% Post Consumer paper A'Wililii& Mr. M. Lashua, Riverpointe WVVTP NOV- 2012-LV-0368, Page 2 July 18, 2012 If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not 235-2204. Sincerely, f3 4C-- Robert B. Krebs Surface Water P Regional Super\ cc: Point Source Branch MA AII&A VVILLI U 1%10UIL kil -J,/ LIX&J. T-.tA MLIIA'I acuj'tpl�'a 11vill L111" Fala""'";;' wvl"' IIJ lul-I with the NPDES pertnit. We have reviewed our plant operations, sample collection and transportation procedures and could not identify a cause for unusual spikes. We would like to request technical assisitance to help us in determining the cause of these exceedences. Should you have any further questions or if I can provide any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me at MjqnjgjDui ater,eo��-� or by telephone (704) 376-8973. Sincere Adam I anies Area Manager Cc; Martin Lashua Tony Konsul Mary Rollins a ufifts, inc. any Carolina Water Service, Inc. of Noah Carolina RO, Box 240908 0 Charlotte, NC 28224 0 R 704-525-7990 * F, 704-525-8174 5701 Westpark Dr,, Suite 101 # Charlotte, NC 28217 * www.uiwater.com FN-R i LE,,Kz, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freemen Governor Director Secretary April 4, 2012 Mr. Martin Lashua, Regional Director Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P. 0. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 2224 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO071242 Mecklenburg County, NC Dear Mr. Lashua: On December 6, 2011 Ms. Aliyah Owens of the Mecklenburg County t Water Quality Program (MCWQP) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was conducted as Past of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water Quality. If you; have any questions concerning this report or any either matters, please do not hesitate to cull Ms. Marcia Alloco or` e at this office. Sincerely, for Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Enclosure c. Rusty Roelle, MCVQP Mooresville Regional Office Location: 614 East Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville: NC 28115 One Phow (704) 663-169 1 Fax: (704) 663- 040 i Customer Service: 1-877- 23-6748 NofffiCarohria Internet: www,nmaterquality.org Mitiirvillil EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington , DC 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No, 2040-0057 Approval Expires 8/31/98 Transaction N Code 5 Inspection Work Days 1,0 NPDES NC0071242 Yr/Mo/Day 11/12/06 nspection Type Remarks: Inspector: Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program Facility Self -Monitoring Rating 4 Name and Location of Facility Inspected: Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP Off of Woolwine Rd, Mecklenburg County, NC Name(s) of On -Site Representatives/Title/Phone Numbe Mr. Chris LeCroy (CWS) — ORC (704) 525-7990 Name and Address of Responsible Official: Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 B1 QA Entry Time/Date: 10:00 AM 12/06/2011 Exit Time/Date: 11:30 AM 12/06/2011 nspector Facility Type C Reserved Permit Effective: August 1, 2010 Permit Expires: June 30, 2015 Title: Regional Director Phone Number: 704-525-7990 Contacted: No Permit ® Records/Reports ® Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters ® Flow Measurement Self -Monitoring Program ❑ Compliance Schedules ® Laboratory ® Operations & Maintenance ® Sludge Handling Disposal ❑ Pretreatment Program ❑ Stormwater ® Sewer Overflow ❑ Pollution Prevention ❑ Multimedia ❑ Other: See Attached Summary Signature(s) of Inspector(s): Agency/Office/Telephone: Aliyah A. Owens MCWQP/(704) 336-3982 Date: December 7, 2011 nature of Re a Allocco Agency/Office: NCDENR — Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection — Mooresville Regional Office Ap 4, 2012 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete r GENERAL: The subject facility was last inspected by Aliyah Owens of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program (MCWQP) on March 22, 2011. 24am" Jill F.IJIM VAA• i � # �zl EFFLUENTIRECEIVING WATERS: The facility discharges via an effluent pump station (Outfall 001) into the main channel to Lake Wylie (Catawba River), which is classified as W-V' and B waters in the Catawba River Basin. No evaluation of the receiving water was conducted under this inspection. The facility's effluent appeared to be clear. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Effluent flow is continually measured and recorded using a float -and -pulley level recorder and flow totalizer in conjunction with a V-notched weir, Instrument Service, Inc. (ISI) last calibrated the flow equipment on June 28, 2011. SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period February 2011 through October 2011, The DMRs indicated that the facility was in compliance with all permit limit and monitoring requirements with the following exception: The fecal coliform concentration of 660 CFU/100 mL on May 12, 2011, exceeded the maximum daily limit of 400 CFU/100 ml. This violation was addressed under separate cover by the Division of Water Quality through the issuance of a Notice of Violation (NOV-2011-LV-0376). LABORATORY: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC is certified by the Division of Water Quality to perform field parameter laboratory analyses (NC Laboratory Certification #5528) and contracts with Prism Laboratories, Inc. (NC Laboratory Certification #402) to perform all other analyses specified in the permit. Prism Laboratories, Inc. was not evaluated under this inspection. A review of documentation and instrumentation associated with field parameter laboratory analyses was completed during the inspection. No deficiencies were found. SLUDGE HANDLING/DISPOSAL: Sludge is pumped and hauled from the aerobic digester by L&L Environmental. L&L Environmental, Inc. was not evaluated during this inspection. SEWER OVERFLOW: Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit and North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system, pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of the wastewater shall be reported to the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional Office 704/663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the bypass. For spills/bypasses that occur in Mecklenburg County, it is requested that MCWQP be notified at 704/336-5500. Spills occurring on weekends or holidays can be reported by calling the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management at 919/733-3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (Le. any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc.) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters must be reported. An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved oxygen and pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative impact. Failure to report the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation. PV FILE NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, RE. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary March 2, 201 Mr. Martin Lasting, regional Director Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC: Past Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: WWTP Modifications Itiverpoirtte WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO071242 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Nashua: This Office is in receipt of your letter dated March 15, 2012, regarding modifications proposed for the`subject WWTP. In your letter, you indicated that the ww,rp,s existing equalization P() basin has developed corrosion and metal fatigue and is in need of replacement. This l Q basin serves two parallel treatment trains (0.050 M D capacity each) with a common headworks for a total capacity of 0.100 MCI . At this time, only one of the two treatment trains is in use and is expected to remain that way for the foreseeable future. Your proposal involves relocating the existing he dworks to the unused train and. male minor modifications to the unused train to allow it to function as an EQ basin. The existing h basin would them be demolished and removed for scrap. Based on the information you have provided, a formal authorization to Construct ( "fC) request t i not necessary until such time as influent flaws have increased to a point where it becomes necessary to activate the inactive treatment train and construct new equalization facilities. Please provide this Office with an as -built of the subject treatment facility upon completion of the minor modifications. If you have additional questions or need furtherinformation, please contact Mr. Michael Parker or me at (701) 25-19. . _m_ Sincerely Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section /mlp h:\gen\gItrLdoc Mooresville Regional Office Location, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115t1 Phon : (704) i3-'16 .1 Fax: (704) 663-604t7 Ci Crf a Internet: http://portal,ncdenr.org/web/wq An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer -- 50% Recycle dot 0 % Post Consumer paper Natitrally REGENED Ific. I IVO'01 0 F �,AIVIA T E R () U A U'r Y M A March 15,2012 Mr. Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Division of Water Quality 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Mooresville NC, 28115 Re: Riverpointe WWTP, NPDES permit NCO071242 Dear Mr. Krebs, I am writing in follow up to our meeting of 12/19/11 concerning the equalization basin modifications at the above referenced facility. If you may remember, the existing facility has two parallel trains of 50,000 gpd each. The PDES permit is for 0.1 MGD but only one train is active and the facility is currently operating at 0.05 MGD until such time as we were to request ATC to implement improvements to go to full capacity (a copy of the NPDES permit is enclosed for your convenience). The existing equalization basin has developed metal corrosion and fatigue and must be replaced or removed from service. As discussed in the meeting, our proposal is to move and relocate the influent headworks over to the unused train and make minor modifications to that train to allow its function as the ECG basin (see enclosed picture depiction). The existing ECG basin will then be cut down and removed for scrap. This concept is a more economic alternative to replacement of the EQ tank itself especially considering we do not anticipate the need for that unused train for the foreseeable future. It was our understanding that your regional section felt that plans and engineering would not be required for this simple project but that we would provide as-builts of the facility after project completion and wanted to request your formal concurrence and approval. We anticipate moving forward with construction as soon as we hear back from you and are ready to proceed. The influent headworks Will be temporarily bypassed while it is being relocated and we will have continued and full compliance with all permit parameters and condition. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 704-319-0517 or by email at mjlashua@uiwater.com. Thank you in advance for your attention. erel , Si91 LL Martin Lashua Regional Director Cc: Tony Konsul Martin Scanlon A Ublities, inc. mmpany Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina P.0, Box 240908 0 Charlotte, NC 28224 0 P: 704-525-7990 0 F: 704-525-8174 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 * Charlotte, NC 28217 * www,uiwater.com fig�I 5I ��le,�;, f «r and MI on tank ieeds to b FILE i rC D N—R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charms Wakild, RE. lee Freeman Governor Director Secretary March 1 , 2012 Mr. Tony Konsul, Regional Manager Carolina Water Service Inc. of North Carolina Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 2224 Subject Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitations Tracking ##. NOV-2012-L -0014 CWS;Riverpointe WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO071242 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Konsul: A review of the December 2012 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a:violation of the following parameters at Outfall 001: Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 12/29/11 fecal Colifo 4100/100 ml400/100 ml (daily maximum) 12/2011 Ammonia -Nitro en Failure to monitor Monitor two times per month Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation anchor maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction` activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact John Lesley of this Office for additional information. If you have; questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me; at (704) 66-1699. Sincerely, a Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch T Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave„ Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One Phone: (704) 663-16991 fax: (704) 663-6040 a Customer Servim 1-877-623-6748 NofthCarohna Internet: www,ncwaterquality,mg An Equal Opportunity 1, Affirmative Action Employer- 3014 Pacycl d/10% Post Consumer paper 1 , Utilities, Inca Wastewater s Treatment Collection Performance An nual Report"" OF I. General Information Facility/System tame RiverPointe County Mecklenburg Service Area Includes: RiverPointe Responsible Party: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Contact Name and Phone Area Manager - Adam .James 704-525-7990 - Applicable Permit(s): ' " and WQCSDO398 NCO071242:Operation of the 0.050 M D wastewater treatment system with two parallel package wastewater treatment plants (one used for sludge wasting/storage). The process consists of the following components: Bar screen, Flow splitter box, Equalization basin, Traveling bridge clarifiers, Dual tertiary sand - Description of filter, Filter backwash, Chlorine disinfection (tablet), Chlorine contact chamber, Aeration basins, Aerobic of}ecti n System or Mudge digester, Effluent pump station, Clear -well, Mud -well, Continuous flow recorder, Stand-by power Treatment Process: generator, Tablet dech}orination. WQCSD0398:Operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system consisting of approximately 2.4 miles of gravity main, 0.8 miles of force main, 5 pump stations and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances. II. Performance Overall Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year: F11 The wastewater treatment plant had three occurrences of not meeting permit limits during the year. The wastewater collection system consistently met all permitted limitations during the year. s or environmental regulations that m, imental impact including the correctiv January No violations/deficiencies noted, February No violations/deficiencies noted. March No violations/deficiencies noted. April No violations/deficiencies noted. was issued d violation ams, single I e fecal ssu � r f 'co violation was issued after a single fecal coliform sample result of 660 cfu/1 00 mi exceeded the daily limit of 400' May rAiolation cfu/1 00 MI. Subsequent samples es as well a� cfu/100 mi. Subsequent samples as well as the monthly average were within permit limits. No environmental impact noted, �June No violations/deficiencies noted. July No violations/deficiencies noted. No violations/deficiencies noted. No violations/deficiencies noted, August September October No violations/deficiencies noted. November No violations/deficiencies noted. A single fecal coliform sample result of 4100 cfu/1 00 ml exceeded the daily limit of 400 cfu/1 00 mi. Subsequent December samples s s s I as0 t samples as well as monthly averages were within permit limits. One of the required two monthly ammonia Fnitrogen itroge s mpl s s i samples was inadvertently missed during the routine sampling. No known environmental impact. Notification mij ut ptuviueu upon requesT. IV. Certification I hereby certify that the inf rmation contain this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, the Date Printed Name Regional Lashua Title: Fartin Director North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Divisiciii of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Col en H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary_ August 17, 2011 Mr, Tony Konsul, Regional Manager Carolina Water Service, Ine. of North Carolina 110 Box 240908 Charlotte, Nofth Carolina 28224 Subject: Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitations Tracking It: NOV-2011-LV-0376 CWS Riverpointe WWTP NPDES permit No. NCO071242 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Konsul: A review of the May 2011 self i-nonitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter at Outfall 001: Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 5/12/11 fecal Coliform 660/100 ml 400/100 rut (daily maximum) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems, The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact John Lesley of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at (704) 663-1699, Sincerely, Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch JI-1 Mooresville RegionahOffice, Locationl 0 E`ast C,,,nter Av&iie 301 Moweswile, NO 2F1 1 ' One Mivner'MC 663-16M 11 Fa� i7(W K3- 040 Clustvnne�'be'V�ce '�877-1-�' -6748 N 6i-th Carolina fit NCDENR FILE ry �w North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ResNrces Division of later Quality everly Eaves Perdue Coleer, :- . Sullins CeeFreeman Governor Dlr-w cr secretar/ April 1, 2{11 Mr. Carl Daniel, Vice President Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P. 0. Box 24090 Charlotte, NC 222 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Riv rpointe Subdivision wwri, NP DES Permit No. NCO0 1242 Mecklenburg County, NC, Dear Mr. Daniel On March 22, 2011, Ms. Aiiyah Owens of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program (MCWQP) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was conducted as pat of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water Quality. If you have any questions concerning this report or any other matters, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Marcia Allocco or Inc at this office. Sincerely Jbr Robert B. Krebs' Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Enclosure cc. Rusty Rozzelle, lv CWQ Mooresville Regional Office One Location 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville, NG 28115 I c�rt� � i � Phnna f7nA) nR`1_1Aq l Fax, tTIM F,61_r�UO 1 nnctnrnPr SP.m �> 1-877-6 3-6i 4`3 ction Code NPDES Yr/MolDay Inspection Type Inspector 5 NCO071242 11/03/22 S C Remarks: Inspector: Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program 3pection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Rating BI QA Res, O5 4 N N Section B: Facility Data id Location of Facility Inspected: Entry Time/Date: Permi -ite Subdivision WWTP 09-130 AM 03/22/2011 AuguE oolwine Rd, burg County, NC Exit Time/Date: Permi 10:30 AM 03/22/2011 June of On -Site RepresentativesITitte/Phone Number: VVollard / CWS — ORC / (704) 525-7990 id Address of Responsible Offi i 1: Daniel Title: Vice President Water Service, Inc, of NC (240908 Phone Number. 704-525-79� NC 28224 Contacted: No Flow Measurement Operations& Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handli ew ❑ Compliance Schedules Pretreatment g Waters Z Laboratory Stormwater See Attached Summary ctor(s): Ag ency]Office/Tele phone: MCWQP/(704) 336-3982 j�r- Agency/Office: ��f NCJIIENR — Division of Water Quality 13560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete )Sal D Poll Ej Mul El Oth Date: March 3C JM� PERMIT. The subject facility's current permit became effective on August 1, 2010, and will expire on June 30, ` 015. The facility consists of two parallel 0.050 M D packatme-type wastewater treatment plants. one of whic1h is used only for sludge wasting/storage capaclty, The two plants consist of indtvidlual aeration basins aerobic dii':,,sters, and re, tantaular travelling-brtdze clLin' t`:ers. Th two plants share ? bar screen, G 11312Z ion 1i2, chio,rine contact chamber, dechlorination s stem, dual tertiary sand filters, c:ear-well. rnu-well- effluent continuous -recording flow, measurement equipment, and an effluent pump station. The facility also operates and maintains five influent lift stations that are located throughout :he subdivision, The certification classification for NC0071242 requires that the facility have an Operator in Responsible Charge (OR ) with a Grade'-2 Biological �W"ater Pollution Control System (W -2) certification. The facility is staffed (ORC and back -tips) with personnel that possess the appropriate operator certification. FACILITY SITE , VIEW: Riverp ointe VVWTP operates only one-half of the individual components of the dual system/ due to low treatment demand. The remaining individual components are utilized only in a backup capacity for storage and wasting. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: The facility appeared to be clean and orderly. The components of the system appeared to be operating properly during the inspection. All five of the facility's influent lift stations are equipped with audible and visual alarms as well as Mission R.TU cellular devices that are configured to notify a responsible designee in case of malfunction and/or emergency. All audible/visual alarms and all Mission RTU devices were reportedly functioning properly at the time of inspection. All of the lift stations are equipped with quick - connect power couplings; and a new mobile backup generator is located on site in case of power failure. The facility is equipped with a backup generator with a`500-gallon diesel fuel tank. The generator was operating' properly at the time of inspection. RECORDS/REPORTS: All records and logs are maintained on site at the facility in a locked building that serves as a field office for the C. R.C. All records were well organized and readily available for inspection. Mrs. A yah Owens of MCWQP reviewed Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the period of February 2010 through January 2011. All DMRs were legible and appeared to be properly completed EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS. The facility discharges via an effluent pump station (Outfall 001) into the main chanriel to bake Wylie ; (Catawba River), which is classified as WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin. No evaluation of the receiving water was conducted under this inspection. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Effluent flow is continually measured and recorded using; a float -and -pulley level recorder and flow totalizer in conjunction with a V-notched weir. Instrument Service, Inc. (ISI) last calibrated the flow equipment on January 21 2011 SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period February 2010 through January201 1. The Di'vIRs indicated that the facility was in compliance with all permit limit and monitoring requirements with the following exception: An effluent fecal coliform concentration of> 600 CFU/100 mL was reported on September 15, 2010, which exceeded the maximum daily limit of 400 CFU/100 L. This violation was addressed under separate cover by the Division of Water Quality through the issuance of a'N'otice of Violation (NOV-201 I -LV-0455). LABORATORY: Carolina Water Service, Inc ofNC is certified by the Division of Water Quality to perform field parameter laboratory analyses (NC Laboratory Certification 45528) and contracts with Prism Laboratories, Inc. (INC Laboratory Certification #402) to perform all other analyses specified in the permit. Prism Laboratories, Inc. was not evaluated under this inspection. A review of documentation and instrumentation associated with field parameter laboratory analyses was completed during the inspection. No deficiencies were found. SLUDGE HANDLINGIDISPOSAL: Sludge is pumped and hauled from the aerobic digester by Biotech, Inc. Biotech, Inc. was not evaluated during this inspection, SEWER OVERFLOW: Please be advised that pursuant to Part 11, Section E of your NPDES permit and North Carolina , Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 213.0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system, pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass 'without treatment of all or any portion of the wastewater shall be reported to the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional Office 704/1663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the bypass. For spillsibypasses that occur in Mecklenburg County, it is requested that MCWQP be notified at 704/3 )36-5500. Spills occurring on weekends or holidays can be reported by calling the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management at 919/733-3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to red -Lice, eliminate.. and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (ie. any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc.) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters must be reported. An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an evaluation downstream ;solved oxy 1111011HUL1011 U11U U1s6U1VCU OXygC11 WILL Prl UL RIUMPIC PUIRLS U0W1R5UCM11 U1 UIC i�:HUY FURIL LU document any negative impact. Failure to report the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation. WastewaterUtilities, Ince DIVISION OF WAl ER QUAUTY tCollection Performance Annual Report 1 General Information Facility/System Name RiverPointe County Mecklenburg Service Area Includes: RiverPointe Responsible Party: lCarolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Contact Name and Area Manager - Adam James 704-525-7990 Phone #: Applicable Permit(s):,JNCO0712426ond WQCSD0398 NCO071242:Operation of the 0.050 MGD wastewater treatment system with two parallel package wastewater treatment plants (one used for sludge wasting/storage). The process consists of the following components: Bar screen, Flow splitter box, Equalization basin, Traveling bridge clarifiers, Dual tertiary sand - Description of filter, Filter backwash, Chlorine disinfection (tablet), Chlorine contact chamber, Aeration basins, Aerobic Collection System or Mudge digester, Effluent pump station, Clear -well, Mud -well, Continuous flow recorder, Stand-by power Treatment Process: generator, Tablet dechlorination. WQCSD0398:Operation and maintenance of the wastewater; collection system consisting of approximately .4 miles of gravity main, 0.8 miles of force main, 5 pump stations and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances`. 11. Performance Overall Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year: F010 The wastewater treatment plant had one occurrence of exceeding permit limits during the y l; f The wastewater collection system had one occurrence that resulted In a sanitary sewer over t` k E u i'T NCH January No violations/deficiencies noted. February No violations/deficiencies noted. March No violations/deficiencies noted. April No violations/deficiencies noted. May No violations/deficiencies noted. June No violations/deficiencies noted. July, No violations/deficiencies noted. August No violations/deficiencies noted. September A violation was !issued after a single fecal coliform sample result of >600 cfu/100 ml exceeded the daily limit of 400 cfu/100 ml. Subsequent samples as well as the monthly average were within permit limits. No environmental impact noted. October No violations/deficiencies noted, November An SSO of approximately 300 gallons overflowed from Lift Station 1 with an estimated 50 gallons reaching Lake Wylie on 11/2412010. This overflow was attributed to a pipe failure, The failed pipe was promptly repaired and the area was cleaned/neutralized. NC Division of Water Quality was notified. No known environmental impact. December F No violations/deficiencies noted, Mlff ttv9 M111 LdWlUd anal Director A A 2. FILE; HCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water (duality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secrete December :16, 2010 Mr. Tony Kcnsul Regional Manager Carolina. Water Service, Inc. of NC Post Office Box 24090 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject. Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations Tracking ##; NO V-2010-LV-0455 CWS Riverpointe WWTP NPI ES Permit No. NCO071242 :Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Konsul. A review of the September 2010 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter: Pipe Parameter Reported 'Value Permit Limit 001 Fecal Coliform 00/100 ml 400/100 ml Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actionsfor this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Mr. Jahn Lesley of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please no not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at 70 /663-1 99. Sincerely, Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc; Point Source Branch Mecklenburg County Water Quality Protection Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, PVC 28115 Phone. (704) 6 3-1659 \ Fax: (704) 663-6040 \ Customer Service: 1-877-62 -674 An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycledl10% Post Constant r paper One NorthCarolina N lm1r ll 3 „v Utilities, Inc.0 February 5, 2010 - F Mrs. Marcia Allocco 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28215 r Ref. RiverPointe WWTP I CO00071242 Compliance Evaluation Inspection of 11/17/09 Dear Mrs. Allocoa, e are in receipt of your letter and we respond as follows; Operations & Maintenance As with any mechanical equipment, malfunctions and replacement of equipment is inevitable. We regret that this was the case and the filters were off line during the inspection. The territory Ater air compressor quit working and was replaced the same day of the inspection. The filters are not designed to operate without the proper pneumatic controls and we did not want to take'a chance of the filters blinding and cause a possible overflow. The catwalk grating has been replaced. We always evaluate all aspects of the treatment plant maintenance and make necessary repairs and replacements as needed; Mr. Martin and Mrs. Hood stated in the inspection report that "ongoing maintenance activities were evident". We would never jeopardize the safety of any of our operators and have always looked out for their well being. We take great pride in our operations and always strive to go above and beyond the requirements of the NPDES permit. The drum of potassium permanganate was disposed of properly. Should you have any questions or if I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 704- 525-7990 ext 218 Sincerely, Anthony f onsu Regional Manager ; Cc: Markin Lashua Mary Armentrout Adam James Rusty Rozzelle a utRies, Inc. mpany Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina P.O. 240908 0 Charlotte, NC 282240 P: 704-5 -7990 0 E 704-5 - 174 5701 Westp rk Dr., Suite 101 # Charlotte, NC 2821 w.uiwater.com NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Qualify Beverly Eaves Perdue Colleen H. Sullins Cie Freeman Governor Director Secretary January27, 2010 Mr. Carl Daniel, Vice President Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P. 0 Box 24090 Charlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT.- Compliance EvaluationInspection Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP NPI ES Permit No. NCO071242 Meektenburg County, NC Dear Mr. Daniel: On November 17 2009 Mr. Andrew Martin of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program (MCWQP) and Ms. Donna Hood of the Division of Water Quality conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water Quality. A written response is requested addressing the noted deficiencies it the Operations and Maintenance section of the enclosed report. This response should be submitted to this Office by February 26, 2010 In responding to the issues, phase address your comments to the attention of Ms. Allocco of this Office at the letterhead address. Additionally, please send a copy of your response to Mr. Rusty Roz elle o MCWQP at 700 N. Tryon Street, Suite 205 Charlotte, NC 28202. If you have any questions concerning this report or any other matters, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Marcia Alloco or me at this office. Sincerely, for Hobert E. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Enclosure cc: Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP Iladrn Mooresville regional Office Location; 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 One Phone: (704) 6 3-169S 1 Fax: (704) 63-60401 CustomerService: 1-877-623-6 48 NorthCarol Inc, Water Service, Inc. of NC ispection, Page 2 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved, Washington, DC 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 f=-i- 01,11h 5 NCO071242 09/11/17 S C Remarks: Inspector Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program on Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Rating Ell QA Reserved 0,5 3 N N ime and Location of Facility Inspected: Entry Time/Date: Permit Effective: verpointe Subdivision WVVTP 10:30 AM 11/17/2009 September 1, 2005 f of Woolwine Rd. ,cklenburg County, NC Exit Time/Date: Permit Expires: 12.30 PM 11/17/2009 June 30, 2010 ime(s) of On -Site RepresentativesfTitle/Phone Number.-- — Jeff Wollard/ CWS — ORC/ (704) 525-7990 [me and Address of Responsible Official: . Carl Daniel Title: Vice President irolina Water Service, Inc, of NC D. Box 240908 Phone Number: 704-525-7990 arlotte, NC 28224 Contacted: No EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete FCarl Daniel, Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Compliance Evaluation Inspection, Page 3 January 27, 2010 GENERAL: The subject facility was last inspected by Andrew Martin of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program (MCWQP) on December 16, 2008A Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report -vas issued on Februarys 11, 2009. PERMIT: The subject facility's current permit became effective on September 1, 2005, and will expire on June 30, 2010. The facility consists of two parallel 0.050 MGD package -type wastewater treatment plants, one of which is used only for sludge wasting/storage capacity. The two plans consist of individual aeration basins, aerobic digesters, and rectangular traveling -bridge clarifiers. The two plants share a bar screen, equalization basin, chlorine contact chamber, dechlornation system, dual tertiary sand filters, clear -well, mud -well, effluent continuous -recording flow measurement equipment; and an effluent pump station. The facility also operates and maintains five influent lift stations that are located throughout the subdivision. The certification classification for NCO071242 requires that the facility have an Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) with a Grade 2 Biological eater Pollution Control System ( W-) certification. The facility is staffed (ORC and -back -tip) with personnel that possess the appropriate operator certification. FACILITY SITE REVIEW: e ORC reports one spill occurred at this .facility during the period of review. The pump on the mud well failed, which caused the mud well to overflow onto the ground surface. The ORC reported that the spill did not reach a storm drain or surface waters. Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC continues to operate only one-half of the individual components of the dual system due to low treatment demand. The remaining individual components continue to be utilized only in'a backup capacity for storage and wasting. OPERATIONS ,MAINTENANCE: The facility did not appear to be clean and orderly; trash was evident around the facility. The perrnittee' congaing maintenance activities were evident during the inspection. An Gild drum of potassium permanganate was found near the emergency generator and appeared to be leaking, The "in service" components of the system appeared to be operating properly during time inspection with the exception of the tertiary sand filters. The ORC `stated that the fitters were subject to frequent clogging. Heavy corrosion was apparent on the effluent flume entering the chlorine contact chamber and on the grating throughout the facility. The catwalk grating over the influent area was the most corroded and should be replaced to help ensure the safety of the operators. The permittee shall make the necessary repairs to the tertiary filters. This was cited in the last inspection. The leaking drum of potassium permanganate should be disposed of properly since it is no longer in use. The per ittee should evaluate and improve their housekeeping practices. Excessive foam was observed in the aeration basin and clarifier. A settleoreter test performed during the inspection. read 440 rill., after 30 minutes. Pin floc was evident in the clarifier. The CRC stated that the foam has been a problem since the onset of cooler temperatures. Some pin floe was observed in the chlorine Mr, Carl Daniel, Carolina Water Service, Inc, of NC Compliance Evaluation Inspection, Page 4 larva 27, 2010 contact chamber during the inspection. The facility was not discharging during the inspection and I been discharging for an hour. All five of the facility's influent lift stations are equipped with audible and visual alarms as well as RTU cellular devices that are configured to notify a responsible designee in case of malfunction anc emergency. All audible/visual alarms and all Mission RTU devices were reportedly functioning pr( mobile backup generator is located on site in case of power failure. The facility is equippedwith a backup generator with a 500-gallon diesel fuel tank. The generator was operating properly at the time of inspection. RECORDSIREPORTS: All records and logs are maintained on site at the facility in a locked building that serves as a field office for the ORC. All records were well organized and readily available for inspection. MCWQP reviewed Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the period November 2008 through October 2009. All DMRs were legible and appeared to be properly completed. EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: The facility discharges via an effluent purrip station (Outtall 00 1) into the main channel to Lake Wylie (Catawba River), which is classified as WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin. No evaluation of the receiving water was conducted. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Effluent flow is continually measured and recorded using a float -and -pulley level recorder and flow totalizer in conjunction with a V-notched weir. Instrument Service, Inc. (ISI) last calibrated the flow equipment on June 23, 2009. SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period from November 2008 through October 2009, The DMRs indicated that the facility,,vas in compliance with all permit limit and monitoring requirements, with the exception of the following: A total suspended solids concentration of 54.0 mg/L was reported on April 23, 2009, which exceeded the daily maximum permit limit of 45.0 mg/L. This violation was addressed under separate cover by the Division of Water Quality through the issuance of a Notice of Violation (Tracking Number NOV-2009-LV-0368). LABORATORY: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC is certified by the Division of Water Quality to perform field parameter laboratory analyses (NC Laboratory Certification #5528) and contracts with Prism Laboratories, Inc. (NC Laboratory Certification #402) to perform all other analyses specified in the permit, Prism Laboratories, FCarl Daniel, Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Compliance Evaluation Inspection, Page 5 January 27, 2010 Inc. was not evaluated under this inspection. A review of documentation and instrumentation associated with field parameter labor atory analyses was completed during the inspection. No deficiencies were found. SLUDGE HANDLING/DISPOSAL: Sludge is pumped and hauled from the aerobic digester by Biotech, Inc, Biotech, Inc, was not evaluated during this inspection. SEWER OVERFLOW: Please beadvised that pursuant to Part 11, Section E of your NPDES permit and North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 213 .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system, pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of the wastewater shall be reported to the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional Office 704/663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the periniftee became aware of the bypass. For spills/bypasses that occur in Mecklenburg County, it is requested that MCWQP be notified at 704/336-5500. Spills occurring on weekends or holidays can be reported by calling the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management at 919/733-3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time of the incident. The report shall contain a description oft e byp ass, pass, and its cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that etc.) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters r reported. An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an evaluati of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish kill, occurred, The should also include the collection of upstream, dissolved oxygen and pH measurements for ba information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at`multiple points downstream of th treatment facility subjects violators to penalties of tip to $25,000.00 per day per violation. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 14, 2009 Mr. Tony Konsul Regional Manager Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations Tracking #. NOV-2009-LV-0368 Riverpointe WWTP NPD S Permit No. NCO071242 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Konsul. A review of the April 2009 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter: Pipe Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 001 TSS 54 mg/i (weekly avg.) 45 mg/1(weekly avg.) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may information. If you have questions conceming this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr_ Lesley or me at 704/663-1 99. Sincerely,; Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Brandt Mecklenburg County Water Quality Protection Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave„ Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One Phone: (704) 663-1699 \ Fax. 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Q SVV.d%or W nformation Facility/System Name: RiverPointe ' �� "�: ht�r 01.. M-11 . Service Area Includes: RiverPointe : O I NT OU R 4w T B!R' N C Responsible Entity: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Contact Name/Phone #: Area Manager Adam James 704- 5-7990 Applicable Per `t(s) Description of Collection Systems or Treatment Process: Operation of the 0.050 MC D wastewater treatment system with two parallel package wastewater treatment plants (one usedd for sledge wasting/storage). The rocess co nsists cif the follow ag cony oncnts. Ear screen, Flaws lztter bo x, E tali anon basin, Travelin bridge clarifiers, Dual tertiary sandfilter, Filter backwash, Chlorine disinfection (tablet), Chlorine contact chamber, ber, Aeration basins, Aerobic sludge digester, Effluent a station, Clear -well, Mud -well, Continuous flow recorder, Stand-by Eiower generator, Tablet dechlorination. II: Performance Overall Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2008: The wastewater treatment plant did not net permitted limitations once during the year. The following lists any violations of permit conditions or environmental regulations that may have occurred during the year. If a violation is listed, a description of any known environmental impact including the corrective measures taken is included. RiverPointe Annual Sewer Performance Report 2008 Page 1 January No violations/deficiencies noted. February No violations/deficiencies noted. March Inadvertently missed one MBAS sample for the month. Steps have been taken to prevent future occurrences. No known environmental impact. April No violations/deficiencies noted. May No violations/deficiencies noted. June No violations/deficiencies noted. July - No violations/deficiencies noted. August No violations/deficiencies noted. September No violations/deficiencies noted. October No violations/deficiencies noted. November No violations/deficiencies noted. December No violations/deficiencies noted. III. Notification Customers will be notified of the availability of this report with a message on their bills and copies will be provided upon request. IV. Certification I hereby certify that the information contained in this report is accurate and complete the st my owledge. February 6, 2009 Signature of Responsible Person Date Martin Lashua Regional Director Printed Name Title RivrPointe Annual Sewer Performance Report 2008 Wage NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of dater Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Ccleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretor/ February 11, 2009 Mr. Tony Konsul, Regional Manager Carolina Water Service, Inc, of NC PC Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency Compliance Evaluation Inspection Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP NP©ES Permit No. NCO071` 42 Mecklenburg County, NC Dear MrKonsul: On December 16, 2008, Mr. Andrew Martin of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program; (MCWQP) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This; inspection was conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water Quality. The enclosed report should be self-explanatory. This report is being issued as a Notice of Deficiency due to the issues noted under the Operations and Maintenance section of the enclosed report. It is requested that a written response, which addresses the noted deficiencies, be submitted to this Office by no later than March 11 2ti0 . Please direct your response to Ms. Marcia Allocco of this Office, Additionally, please send a copy of your response to Mr. Rusty Rozzelle of MCWQP at 700 N. Tryon Street, Suite 205, Charlotte, NC 28201 If you have any questions concerning this report or any other matters, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Marcia Allocco' or me at this office. Sincerely, ~ for Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Enclosure c: Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQ' RBK/adm Mooresville Regional Office Location: 619 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 On Phone: (704) 663-1699 t Fax'. (704) 663-60401 Customer Service: 1-87 7-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet: wwrrcwateqlallt ,org An Equal -Opportunity i Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled!, Gl% Post Consumer paper Nahmally Transaction N United. States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC 20460 Form Approved NPDES Compliance Inspection Report ATM OMB No. 2040-0003 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources ---� Approval Expires Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office NC©ENR 7/31/85 Code 5 Section A: National Data System Coding NPDES Permit No, YR!MO/DAY Inspection. Type NC0071242 08/12/16 C Inspector C Facility Type 2 Remarks: Inspector: Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI 0.8 Name and Location of Facility Inspected: Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP Off of Woolwine Rd. Mecklenburg County, NC 2 N Section B: Facili Name(s) of On -Site Representative / Title(s) / Phone No(s): Mr. Clifford Michael Stacks / CWS - ORC / (704) 525-7990 Data QA N Entry Time: 10:00 am Exit Time: 11:30 am. Date: December 16, 2008 . Reserved........... . Permit Effective Date: September 1, 2005 Permit Expiration Date: June 30, 2010 Name and Address of Responsible Official: Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters Title: Senior Regional Manager Phone No. (704) 525-7990 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection ® Flow Measurement Self -Monitoring Program Compliance Schedules ® Laboratory ® Operations & Maintenance ® Sludge Handling/Disposal © Pretreatment Program © Stormwater Contacted? No ® Sewer Overflow Pollution Prevention © Multimedia © Other: Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments All areas are rated satisfactory unless otherwise indicated. See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary Signature(s) of Inspector(s): Andrew Martin Agency/Office/Telephone: MCWQP / (704) 336-5500 Date: December 29, 2008 nature of Reviewer; ci. Alloco A* ency/Office: DENR — Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection — Mooresville Regional Office EPA Form 3560-3 (Revised 3-85) Previous Editions are Obsolete Dates 0 February 11, 2009 GENERAL: The subject facility was last inspected by Andrew Martin of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program (MCWQ ) on January 14, 2008. A Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report was issued on January 25, 2008, PERMIT: The subject facility's current permit became effective on September 1, 2005, and will expire on June 30, 2010. The facility consists of two parallel 0.050 MGI package -type wastewater treatment ;plants; one of which is used only for sludge wasting I storage capacity. The two plants consist of individualaeration basins, aerobic digesters, and rectangular traveling -bridge clarifiers. The two plants share a bar screen, equalization basin, chlorine contact chamber, dechlorinion system, dual tertiary sand filters, clear -well, mud -well; effluent continuous recording flow measurement equipment, and an effluent pump station. The facility also operates and maintains five influent lift stations that are located throughout the subdivision. The certification classification for NG0071242 requires that the facility have an Operator in Responsible charge (CRC) with a Grade 2 Biological Water Pollution Control System ( -2) certification. The facility is staffed (ORC and bock -up) with personnel that possess the appropriate operator certification. FACILITY SITE REVIEW: The ORC reports no malfunctions, spills' or bypasses at this facility during the period of review, Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NO continues to operate only one-half of the individual components of the dual system due to low treatment demand. The remaining individual components continue to be utilized' only in a backup capacity for storage and wasting. OPERATIONS &MAINTENANCE: The facility again appeared to be clean and orderly. Ongoing maintenance activities were evident. The "in service" components of the system appeared to be operating properly during the inspection with the exception of the tertiary sand filters, which were being bypassed at the time of inspection. The ORC stated that the filters were being bypassed because they were not operating properly and subject to frequent clogging. Heavy corrosion was apparent on the effluent flume entering the chlorine contact chamber and filter area; this has created a hale in the flume. The ORC has placed a small section of plastic over the hole as a temporary fix. The perrnittee shall make the necessary repairs to the tertiary filters and effluent flume a required by the permit. Excessive foam was observed in the aeration basin and clarifier. Some pin floc was evident in the clarifier. The ORC said that the foam has been a problem since the onset of cooler temperatures. No floc was observed in the chlorine contact chamber during the inspection. The effluent discharging during the inspection appeared to be clear with no appreciable color or odor. All five of the facility's influent lift stations are equipped with audible and visual alarms a well as Mission RTU cellular devices that are configured to notify a responsible designee in case of malfunction and/or emergency. All audiblelvisual alarms and all fission RTU devices were reportedly functioning properly at the time of inspection. All of the lift stations are equipped with quick connect power couplings and a new mobile backup generator is located on site in case of power failure. The facility is equipped with a backup generator with a 500-gallon diesel fuel tank. The generator was operating properly at the time of inspection. RECORDS/REPORTS: All records and logs are maintained on site at the facility in a locked building that serves as a field office for the ORC. All records were well organized and readily available for inspection. MCWQP reviewed Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the period November 2007 through October 2008. All DMRs were legible and appeared to be properly completed. EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: The facility discharges via an effluent pump station (Outfall 001) into the main channel to Lake Wylie (Catawba River), which is classified as WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin. No evaluation of the receiving water was conducted. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Effluent flow is continually measured and recorded using a float -and -pulley level recorder and flow totalizer in conjunction with a V-notched weir. Instrument Service, Inc. (ISI) last calibrated the flow equipment on December 8, 2008. SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period from November 2007 through October 2008. DMRs indicate that the facility was in compliance with all permit limit and monitoring requirements, with the exception of the following violation: The NC0071242 permit requires MBAS monitoring twice per month and only one MBAS sample was collected during March 2008. LABORATORY: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC is certified by the Division of Water Quality to perform field parameter laboratory analyses (NC Laboratory Certification #5528) and contracts with Prism Laboratories, Inc. (NC Laboratory Certification #402) to perform all other analyses specified in the permit. Prism Laboratories, Inc. was not evaluated under this inspection. A review of documentation and instrumentation associated with field parameter laboratory analyses was completed during the inspection. No deficiencies were found. SLUDGE HANDLING/DISPOSAL: Sludge is pumped and hauled from the aerobic digester by Biotech, Inc. Biotech, Inc. was not evaluated during this inspection, SEWER OVERFLOW: Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit and North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system, pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of the wastewater shall be reported to the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional Office 704/663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee VPFr became aware of the bypass. For spills/bypasses that occur in Mecklenburg County, it is requested that MCWQP be notified at 704/336-5500Spills occurring on weekends or holidays can be reported by calling the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management at 919/733- 3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause, the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (Le, any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc.) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters must be reported. An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved oxygen and pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative impact. Failure to report the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation, Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form WPCS©CC NCAC 15A 8G .0201 Pet ittee Owner lt ilcer Name: Cc, r© n e (Ai q4r r Mailing Address: City: C44 Signature: a4ax State: GC' v, G,e, Date: 1-av 5S 77 9© t tit% ..•..................................................N.i1.11 is...........•.......................................1.............. YF.atii.►rr..• Fadlity Name: SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM Facility Type & Grade: Biological WWTP Physical/Chemical Collection System Fermi Grade Grade Surface Irrigation N/A Land Application. N/A .....i..v..........1..#....................1.................................. •.1....... for in Responsible Charge (ORC) Print Pull Name: f } . C.+9 Certificate T Signature: "1 certify that 1 agree to try design rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilitlea of the ORC as set Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Comm) System Operators Cenif rk Phone #: Date; the facility noted.) understand and will abide by the SA NCAC 08C .0204 and failing to do so can result in Commission. ............................................................................................................................................. Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Certificate Type / Gra Signatu Actions Mail Er Fax to: Work Phone #: Date: a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in ISA NCAC 08O.0205 and failing to do so can r Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." WPCS©CC 1618 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Fax: 919/733-1338 (See next page for dc4 gnomon of additional bado-up operator. Designation of more than one back-up operator iN optional.) Revised i •2008 Addtoonat Back-up ORC decigmaiom Facility Name: Permit #: act -Up Operator in Responsibk Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Narne: 4' 'fin Sy© vq f,) Certificate Type / Grade / Number: d2 9,7' / _ . Work Phone Signature: *'1 certify that 1 agree to my designation as a the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsi result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Cont Date: it,/ Responsible Charge For the facility noted. I understand and will abide by BU ORC as set forth in ISA NCAC O8G .0205 and failing to do so can System Operators Certification Commission." Back -Up Operator itr Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Certificate Type Signature: umber: Qw'tlltr cif $479 Work Monett: (Ng) 525- )f9r Date: fa i P "1 certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in ISA NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certificaiion Commission.' Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Certificate Type / Gracie / Number: Work Phone #: ( ) Signature: Date: "1 certify that I agree tti mydesigutation as a t?tack-up Operator in Responsible Charge For the facility noted. 1 understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to rite responasibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in I SA NCAC 08G .0205 and tiling to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by tote Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #: S Signature: Date: "I ceniiy+ that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. t understand and will abide by the rules and regulations penaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in ISA NCAC OSG ,020S and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Cenification Commission." i##M###iiXl#i####i♦+#Vi#+i#a'#ifarti+.Nnsrt#i#ai#Y####1!#XMi#YNei.+##a rt#rv+#a#i.....'Y#rtt#iir1Y##rt*rt#art`##Nii1!##iii*Yii####Mi#*i#iikasYsi#+##lit++rtoart+Mt#N*fM#iMi#Y#Y#ii#!#iMrtw#e+#hii Revised 1.2008 Wastewaterl Performance Annual Report I. General Information Facility/System Name: RiyerPointe County: Mecklenburg Service Area Includes: RiyerPointe Responsible Entity: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Contact Name/Phone #r: Area Manager 'Tony I onsul 704-525-7990, ext 21 Applicable Pe it(s).` Description of Collection System orTreatment Process: Operation of the 0.050 :MGD wastewater treatment system with two parallel package wastewater treatment plants (one used for sludge wasting/storage). The process consists of the -followingcomponents: Bar screen, Flow sputter box, Equalization basin, Traveun brill clarifiers, Dual tertiary sandfilter, Filter backwash, Chlorine disinfection (tablet), Chlorine contact chamber, Aeration. basins, Aerobic sludge digester, Effluent pump station, Clear -well, Mud -well, Continuous flaw recorder, Stand-by power generator, Tablet dechlorination. Il. Performance zkl V L Overall Summary ary of System Performance for Calendar Year 20 7: Eyi The wastewater treatment plant consistently met permitted limitations during the year. E IN Re M M-Surface waalLor prot,,t The following lists any violations of permit conditions or environmental regulations that may have occurred during the year. If a violation is listed, a description of any known environmental impact including the corrective measures taken is included:. RiverPointe Annual Sewer Performance Report 2007 Page 1 PFP' pp, January No violations/deficiencies noted. February No violations/deficiencies noted. March No violations/deficiencies noted. April No violations/deficiencies noted. May No violations/deficiencies noted. June No violations/deficiencies noted. July No violations/deficiencies noted. August No violations/deficiencies noted. September No violations/deficiencies noted. October No violations/deficiencies noted. November No violations/deficiencies noted. December No violations/deficiencies noted. Ill. Notification Customers will be notified of the availability of this report with a message on their bills and copies will be provided upon request. IV. Certification I hereby ce tify that the information contained in this report is accurate and 1111 complete t the b of y n wledge. January 31, 2008 Signature of Responsible Person Date Martin Lashua Regional Director Printed Name Title RiverPointe Annual Sewer Performance Report 2007 Page 2 } v . + yy Michael F. Easley, Governor William G, Ross Jr., Secretary � t— North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources .. Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality January 25, 2008 Mr. Jim Highley, Senior Regional Manager Carolina Water Service, Inc. 'of NC PO Box 24090 Charlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO071242 Mecklenburg County, NC Dear Mr. Highley. Can January 14,; 2008,; Mr. Andrew Martin of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program MC(P) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County d the Division of Water Quality. The enclosed report should be self-explanatory. If you have any questions concerning this report or any other matters, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Marcia Allocco or me at this office, Sincerely, W for Robert B. Krebs Acting Regional Supervisor Surface "Water Protection Enclosure cc: Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP K/adm` FILE:Riverpointe.0071242.1206.doc ow NhC dicta m Q �itll!"r1 Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone 704-663-1699 Customer Service Internet: wuwncwatertauality 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax 704-663-6040 1-877-62 -6748 An Equal OpportunitylAffimtative Action Employer — 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper mental Protection Agency, Washington, DC 20460 �ompliance Inspection Report ie NPDES Pe it No. YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector NC0071242 08/01/14 C C Remarks: Insnector- Me -1-1- -1- - - - — - .int Water Cualit Pro "ram s Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI QA 4 N N Section B: Facility Data of Facility Inspected. Entry Time: Pen on WWTP 10:00 am Sept Exit Time: NC 11:00 am Pen Date- June January 4, 2008 1epresentative / Title(s) Phone No(s): ies / CWS - ORC / (704) 525-7990 of Responsible Official: Title: Senior Regional Manager vice, Inc. of NC Phone No. 4 (704) 525-7990 Permit E Flow Measurement Operations& Maintenance 0 Sewer Overflow Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling/Disposal El Pollution Prevention Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules Pretreatment Program D Multimedia Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory El Stormwater El Other: All areas are rated satisfactory unless otherwise indicated. See Attached Shee ignature(s) of Inspector(s): Agency/Office/Telepbone: .ndrew Martin MCWQP / (704) 336-5500 r i V� ature of Revs Agency/Office: ,&- t EPA Form 3560-3 (Revised 3-85) Previous Editions are Obsolete 2008 2008 GENE The subject facility was last inspected by Andrew Martin of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program (MCW( P) on December 29, 2006, A Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report was issued on January 9, 2007. PERMIT: The subject facility's current permit became effective on September 1, 2005, and will expire on June 30,2010. The facility consists of two parallel 0.050 MGD package -type wastewater treatment plants, one of which is used only for sludge wasting 1 storage capacity. The "two plants consist of individual' aeration basins, aerobic digesters, and rectangular traveling - bridge clarifiers. The two plants share a bar screen., equalization basin, chlorine contact chamber, dual tertiary sand filters, clear -well, mud -well, effluent continuous recording floor measurement equipment, and an effluent pump station. The facility also operates and maintains five influent lift stations that are located throughout the subdivision. A dechlorination system utilizing sodium sulfite has been installed at the facility pursuant to Authorization to Construct 071242AOI issued on January 22, 2007. The certification classification for NCO071242 requires that the facility have an Operator in :Responsible Charge (ORC) with a Grade 2 Biological Water Pollution Control System ('WW- 2) certification. The facility is staffed ({SIC and back-up) with personnel that possess the appropriate operator certification. RECORDS/REPORTS: All records and logs are maintained on site at the facility in a locked building that serves as a field office for the ORC. All records were well organized and readily available for inspection. MCWtP reviewed Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the period December 2006 through November 2007, All DMRs were legible and appeared to be properly completed. FACILITY SITE VIEW. e ORC reports no malfunctions, spills or bypasses at this facility during the period of review. Carolina rater Service, Inc. of NC continues to operate only one-half of the individual components of the dualsyste due to low treatment demand. The remaining individual components continue to be utilized only in a backup capacity for storage and wasting. The "in service" components of the system appeared to be operating properly during the inspection. Some pin floc was again evident in the clarifier with some flowing over into the tertiary sand filters. No floc was observed in the chlorine contact chamber during the inspection. No effluent was discharged during the inspection, but effluent collecting in the pump station appeared to be clear with no appreciable color or odor. All five of the facility's influent lift stations are equipped with audible and visual alarms as well as Mission RTC.1 cellular devices that are configured to notify a responsible designee i case of malfunctionand/or emergency. All audible/visual alarms and all Mission RTU devices were reportedly functioning properly at the time of inspection. All of the lift stations are ■ hL equipped with quick connect power couplings and a new mobile backup generator is located on site in case of power failure. EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: The facility discharges via an effluent pump station (Outfall 001) into the main channel to Lake Wylie (Catawba River), which is classified as WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin. No evaluation of the receiving water was conducted. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Effluent flow is continually measured and recorded using a float -and -pulley level recorder and flow totalizer in conjunction with a V-notched weir. Instrument Service, Inc. (ISI) calibrates flow equipment every six (6) months. The flow equipment was last calibrated on December 07, 200T SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period from December 2006 to November 2007. DMRs indicate that the facility was in compliance with all permit limit and monitoring requirements. LABORATORY: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC is certified by the Division of Water Quality to perform field parameter laboratory analyses (NC Laboratory Certification #5528) and contracts with Prism Laboratories, Inc. (NC Laboratory Certification #402) to perform all other analyses specified in the permit. Prism Laboratories, Inc, was not evaluated under this inspection. A review of documentation and instrumentation associated with field parameter laboratory analyses was completed during the inspection. No deficiencies were found. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: The facility again appeared to be clean and orderly. Ongoing maintenance activities were evident and appeared to be part of an overall operating strategy appropriate for the size and type of facility. SLUDGE HANDLING/DISPOSAL: Sludge is pumped and hauled from the aerobic digester by Biotech, Inc. Biotech, Inc. was not evaluated during this inspection. SEWER OVERFLOW: Please be advised that pursuant to Part 11, Section E of your NPDES permit and North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system, pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of the wastewater shall be reported to the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional Office 704/663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the bypass. For spills/bypasses that occur in Mecklenburg County, it is requested that MCWQP be notified at 704/336-5500. Spills occurring on weekends or holidays can be reported by calling the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management at 9 t 9/73 3 - 3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (i.e. any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc.) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters must be reported. An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved oxygen and pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative impact. Failure to report the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation. NNWNV Q Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary t rth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1A97 Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality July 19 200 Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina, Water Service, Inc. of NC P. O. Box 240908 �. Charlotte, NC 28224-0908 JOL 2, SUBJECT: etr ction of Notice of Violation Carolina Water Service - Riverpointe WVITI ' NOV- 007=LR-0 34 k :DES Permit NCO071242 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Lashua: Thank you for your letter of July 9, 2007 that provided clarification regarding the status of the subject facility's April' 2007 DMR. Our data system is being updated with information ation provided in the amended DMR you provided along with your letter. The information you provided shows the April data for the subject facility were submitted in a timely manner, but were not recognized because the wrong reporting month was listed' on the D : Based upon your clarification, the 'notice 'of violation has been retracted. I appreciate your attention to this matter. I encourage you and your staff to take care in the review of DMRs prior to their submittal. Unfortunately, clue to the nature and the volume of data we process, innocent errors have the potential to become magnified and lead to the issuance enforcement actions like NVs. Your diligence in the matter of IMR preparation will help lessen the chances of this happening in the future 1f you have any questions, please contact me at (919) 733-50 3, extension 547 of via e-mail at bob.sledge@ncmail.net. Sincerely, W-t� Bob Sledge Western NPDES Unit cc. Central Files NPDES Enforcement files one No hCarolina r � ate rallif North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet; wuww.ncwatergualitv.orrLocation: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27004 Fax (91 ) 733-2 c)6 1-877-623-6748 An Equal opportunity Al irmative Action Employer— 500% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper WA7 vv1"'am v. Koss Jr.„ Necretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources L C Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Tune 22, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL 7002 010 0000 54614 RETURN RECEIPT REQ11ESTED r. Carl Daniel Carolina Water Service, Inc. of IBC P. O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224-00 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION: CS- Riverpointe WWTP DES Permit Number NC Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Daniel: 93 f 1 NOV-2007-L -0034 0071242 A ter (duality has not received your discharge monitoring regulations require that monthly monitoring reports shall be reporting period for which the report is made. Failure to >lator to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $25,000 sport to the Division's Central Files office at the letterhead to any problem) preventing its timely receipt. You will be )ring requirements of your NPDES permit until the report S E, Zj anA. Wilson, NPIES Wester I Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC K V:) a Riverpointe WWTP A to C No. 071242AOI NAIR, 2a Issued January 22, 2007 WOW" Engineer's Certification 1, Dale C. Stewart, as a duty registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (2qriodica l lweekly/full time) the construction of the modifications and improvements to Riverpointe WWTP located on Alloway Lane in Mecklenburg County for Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sodium sulfite pursuant to the fast track application received on January 16, 2007, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities. I certify that the c structio of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compli ce n J t f the approved plans and specifications. Signature Registration No. 6988 Date: Send to: Construction Grants & Loans DENR/DWQ 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 C41 . * 4 ##*%1** 7 ,7 Washington DC Charlotte NC Pinehurst NC Ashevitle NC Tampa FL Nashvillel'N Beijing PRC Michael F' Easley, Govemor• William . os Jr., Secretary C North Carolina Department ref Frivircrnrnent and Natural Resources .flan W, Klimek P.ra, Director � ,.. Division o Water Quralkyr January 22, 2007 a Martin Lashua Regional Manager Carolina Water Services, Inc. ti, PO Box 240908 Charlotte, NC" 2 224 VA UBJFC : Authorization to Construct A to C No. 071242AOI Riverpointe WWTP I.Jechlorination Facilities Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Nashua: A'fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was received can January 16, 2007, by the Division, Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to the existing; l iverpointe WWTP, with discharge of treated wastewater into Catawba Diver in the Catawba River Basin, This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications: Installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sodium sulfite pursuant to the fast track application received can January 16, 2007 and in conformity with the Minimum as Design Criteria for Decwhlorination Facilities. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Dart 11I, Paragraph A of° NPDES Permit No. N O0712 2 issued July 20, 2005, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. `NCO0 12 2. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall bake immediate corrective faction, including, those as may be required by this Division such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (70) 63-1699, Shull be notified at least forty-eight () hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site i [Ohcarolin< Arfrrll Noah Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service C orter Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone M91733-7015 Custe>rsaer Service Internet, h o,enr,state,nc.us 512 N, Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-2 96 1-877-02 i 6748 n Equal OpportunitylAtiirmativ ,fiction Employer -- 50% recycled/10% Post Consurner Paper Lashua iary 22, 2007 ,2 ffice hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:(,,)0 p.m. on N/ ursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0 140, upon complel rnitted facilities, the completed Engineering Cc J to the address provided on the fortri. Pertruttee for the [ate cat the tacility. During the construction of the proposed additionsh-modifications, the permittee shall continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times, and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES Peritut. You are reminded that it is mandatory foi- the project to be constructed in accordance Carolina Darn Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contrac responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts. Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct ma subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordan with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-2 t5.6C. The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Pertnittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be impose( other goverrmient agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. Er Carolina Water Service, Inc. Pr Riveriaoia to 'TP January 22, 2007 Engineer's Certification as a duty registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having;been authorized to observe (periodical ly/weekl y/fu It time) the construction of the; modifications and improvements to Rivealac inte WWTP located on .11owaay Lane in Mecklenburg County for Carolina Water Services, Inc., hereby state that, to the hest of rn abilities, cite care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction, - Installation of is d chlorinaat on systems utilizing socltaaita sulfite pursuant to the fast track application received on January 16, 2007, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorinaation Facilities. I certify that the construction of the above referenced iargject was observed to be built; within substantial compliance and intent of the; approved d plans and specifications. Signature Registration Date Se d to: Construction Grants & Loans D NRID t 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 2769 -- l 633 VlA t I Michael F. Easley, Go rnor William G. Ross Jr., secretary g- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality January 3,,2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNCEIPT REQUESTED 7006 2760 00018493 0126 r. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service Inc. of North Carolina PO Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: Nonce of Violation -- Monitoring Violation Tracking # : NO-2007-MV-0001 Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP NPIES Permit No. NC071242 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr Lashua; A review of the March 2006 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the fallowing parameter: Parameter Measuring 'violation Frequency M AS 2/Month Only one of two required samples collected during monitoring month Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant Discharge ,Monitoring Report provided an explanation for the noted effluent limit violation, it is not requested that a response b submitted, however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a'Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms. Allocco of this Office for additional information, h1 One Carolina AMAWDENR urallu Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone 704-663-16 9 Customer Service Internet: WVVW.ncwater ualsty oora 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax 704-663-6040 1-877-623-6748' An Equal OpportuniWAffirmative Action Employer -50% Recyded110% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Martin Lashua January 3, 2007 NOV-2007-MV-000 1 Page 2 If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, Michael Parker Surface Water Protection Acting Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program MA \NA January 9 4r. Jim Highley, Senior Regional Manager t ,arolina Water Service, Inc. of NC 0 Box 240908 'harlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT: Complian Riverpoir NPDESP Mecklent ,ear Mr. Highley: On December 29, 2006, Mr. Andrew Martin of KIM Fe Evaluation Inspection e Subdivision WWTP ,rmit No. NCO071242 irg County, NC . -explanatory, Michael F. I William G. R • irate to call Ms. Marcia Allocco or me at this office, Sincerely, Samar Bou-Gbazale Acting Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection ,Iosure Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP G/adm Riverpointe,0071242.1206,doe One IR = Narolina Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone 704-663-1699 Customer Servic, mw q�jyast_rqLiaLq)Lo_rg 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax 7 -663-6040 1-977-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/1 0% Post Consumer Paper Form Appru OMB No20, Section A: National Data System Codi o Transaction Code NPDES Permit No. YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI QA ...........Reserved........ Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected: Entry Time: Permit Effective Date: Off of Woolwine Rd. Exit Time: Mecklenburg County, NC 11:00 am Permit Expiration Date: Date: June 30, 2010 Name(s) of On -Site Representative / Title(s) / Phone No(s): Name and Address of Responsible Official: Title: Mr. Jim Highley Senior Regional Manager Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Phone No. Conta�ted? Charlotte, NC 28224 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection Permit Flow Measurement Z Operations & Maintenance Sewer Overflow Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling/Disposal El Pollution Prevention Facility Site Review El Compliance Schedules El Pretreatment Program E] Multimedia Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory 0 Stormwater El Other: Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments All areas are rated satisfactory unless otherwise indicated. See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary Signature(s) of Inspector(s): Agency/Office/Telephone: Date: ]St nature of Reviewe Marcia Allocco NCDENR/DWQ (704) 663-1699 January 9, 2007 ' GENERAL: The subject facility was last inspected by Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program (MCWQP) personnel on March 2,2006. PERMIT: The subject facility's current permit became effective on September 1, 2005, and will expire on June 30, 2010. The facility consists of two parallel 0.050 MGD package -type wastewater treatment plants, one of which is used only for sludge wasting / storage capacity. a IN "Al X%'L " U"Vi""', were reportedly functioning properly at the time of inspection. All of the lift stations are equipped with quick connect power couplings and a new mobile backup generator is located on site in case of power failure. EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: The facilitv discharaes via an effluent DIffunstation (Outfall 001) intn thf-- MAin 1-IIA"np] M Lake Wylie (Catawba River), which is classified as WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin, No evaluation of the receiving water was conducted. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Effluent flow is continually measured and recorded using a float -and -pulley level recorder and flow totalizer in conjunction with a V-notched weir. Instrument Service, Inc. (ISI" - I A - , --- --4, - - --*-- '.'\ --- - -.1- - 171`1 - PI I - I . -1 --'-'------- .- "- -'I-'F ....... y -"-" cember 12, 2006� LF-MONITORING PROGRAM: missed MBAS sample for that month, This violation was addressed under separate c Division of Water Quality through the issuance of a Notice of Violation (Case Numb 2007-MV-0001). LABORATORY: I � I ff was completed during the inspection. No deficiencies were found. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: The facility again appeared to be clean and orderly. Ongoing maintenance activities were evident and appeared to be part of an overall operating strategy appropriate for the size and type of facility. SLUDGE HANDLING/DISPOSAL: Sludge is pumped and hauled from the aerobic digester by Biotech, Inc, Biotech, Inc. was not evaluated during this inspection. SEWER OVERFLOW: Please be advised that pursuant to Part 11, Section E of your NPDES permit and North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system, pumping,station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion Jle Regional me the pennittee ,unty, it is ends or holidays ient at 919/733- f the incident. the bypass, 1t;y';nnt�-i4 flt"� if subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation. I NNA 4A Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources > Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director Division of Water Quality Date April 27, 2006 Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Subject: Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report NCO071242 Dear Permittee: The purpose of this letter is to call your attention to problems with the recent submittal of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) from your facility. As you may know, the data recorded on your DMR is keyed into the Division"s database. Our data entry staff has informed me of problems with your recent DMR submittal. Until these problems have been corrected, your DMR will be considered incomplete. Please see the attached form along with a copy of the problem DMR for details regarding the DMR's deficiency. L)mK witnin tureen ti:)) aays of me uate oi, uns iutwr tv t1lu lul-111r, Attention: Michele Phillips Division of Water Quality Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Michele Phillips cc: Central Files 0M mlina alcmraz/li�a livision of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: (919) 733-7015 Customer Service httpIAi2o,enr.state,nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 F= (919) 733-0719 1-877-623-6748 d opportunily/Alfirmalive Acton Employer r w . r yaw � a yaw Y a 7 aW • x n � S DMR Month and Yi The Division of Wa following reason(s) details.) The Average; The Units of ❑ The DMR Fa ❑ other: tef are illegible. >r ameter Codes have been omitted, A:" W17 AL 01 have been omitted. Michael F. Easley, Governor �p ` William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources C3 Al " W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Warr Quatityr January 10, 2005 Mr. Danny Fesperman River Run Limited Partnership 18608 River Ford Drive Davidson, NC 28086.. y SUBJECT: Transfer and/or Rescission of Sewer Extension and Treatment Plant Permits Dear Mr. Fesperman: It was recently discovered that the Division still associates several sewer extension permits and an active Wastewater treatment plant permit with River Run Utility Company, Inc, and River Run Limited Partnership. However, during our telephone discussion this afternoon, we understand the sewer lines have been transferred to Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities and the plant decommissioned. The enclosed list shows the permits associated with the companies mentioned above. The sewer extension permits are not automatically transferable and require reissuance to the new owner. Please complete the enclosed Form PNOC F-S for each permit and submit it with the supporting documents to the address provided on the form. An electronic version may be downloaded from http://h2o.enr.state,nc.us/ndpu/documents/PNOCF-30904.doc. Far the ,> a letter requesting to rescind this; permit' with statement about the current status of the plant should be submitted to the attention of Mr. Charles Weaver, Western NPDES Program, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. Please also copy Rex Gleason at our Mooresville Regional Office at 610 E Center avenue, Suite`301, Mooresville, NC 28115. this matter is appreciated. Sincerely, P m K. Marie Doklovic, P Environmental Engineer Enclosures Cc: MWWANPI 41 =e o u Charles Weaver, Western NPDES Program Central Files — All Files in Attached List One Pretreatment, Emerge Response and Collection Systems Unit Internet httpJ/h2o.enr.nc,state.us/ndpu Nort "arolin 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 An Equal opportunity Acton Employer Aah"'lly Telephone (919) 733-508 Fax (919) 733-0059 50% recycledtl0% post -consumer paper PermitNu ber FacilltyName County CorrespondContact Invoice date RevidWer N O0679 0 River Run Utility Company Inc River Run Country Club WVVTP Mecklenburg Danny W Fespe art 7/13/1999 toya.fields W00001 807 River Run Limited Partnership River Run Limited Ptnrsp-Rvr Ru Mecklenburg Donald M Cheek kim.colson WQ0022908 River Run Utility Company Inc Extension to serve Saddle Oaks give Mecklenburg Paul F:Neff sonja.b sin W00001 942 River Run Limited Partnership River Run Limited Ptnrship-Ph lia Mecklenburg Donald M Cheek kim.colson, WQ000 394 River Run Limited Partnership River Run Limited Ptnrship-Ph #1 Mecklenburg Donald M Cheek kim.colson W0000 116 River Run Limited Partnership River Run Limited Ptnrship-Ph 3R ` Mecklenburg Donald M Cheek kim.colson W000071 6 River Run Limited Partnership River Run Limited Ptnrship-Ph3 Mecklenburg Donald M Cheek kim Colson W000108 1 River Run Limited Partnership River Run Limited Ptnr hp- h Iiid Mecklenburg Paul F'Neff liz,kovascki W00011948 River Run Utility Company Inc River Run Util Co Inc-Rr III Mecklenburg Paul F Neff kim.colson WQ0019193 River Run Utility Company Inc River Run Util Co Incorporated -River Mecklenburg Paul F Neff kristin.migu AY-TOVA 4 *ZT1 NCDD North Carolina Department of Environ Division of Water Michael F. Easley,'Governor emn Mr, JimHi hley, Group VP Carolina ater'Service, Inc, of NC PCB Box 24090 Charlotte, NC8224 SUBJECT- o eu Riverpo I.li ES cklen Dear Mr. Highley: Can November 30, 004, . Jeff" Price of the ProgramI IC (P conducted inspection at the s r�l 111MM t ment Natural Resources quality William %. Ross,Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek,, P E., Director er 10, 2004 e Evaluation Inspection hate Subdivision WWTP Permit No. :NCO07 2 2 b County, NC Ivlecklenburg County Water Quality object facility. This inspection between Mecklenburg County and the d be self-explanatory. tory. >rt or any other matters,. please do not ,ffice. Sin rely !�I . Rex Gleason, P.E. Surface Water section Regional Supervisor' r�clos ;cy Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP UE: Riverpointe,0071242.1104,doc Regional Office One :rater Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 NofthCarohn - -1 I Fax: 704-8 40 13nte et. h2o.ennslate.nc. s ;U444911Y xp rtunity/A rrrnative Action Employer - 50% rt ycl 1 t Consumer Paper United States Environtricinal Protection Agency, Washington, DC 20460 Forra Approved A NPDES ContplianccInspection Report OMB No. 2040-0003 wl I North Carolina Department of'Environnient and Natural Resources ARA Approval Expires NCDENR Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office 7/3 1 Section A. National Data S ste Cud ix Transaction Code NPDES Pernut No. YR/N40/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility 1),pc N 5 NCO071242 04/11/30 C C 2 Remarks: Inspector: Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating IN QA .......... Reserved- 0.75 4 N N Section t Name and Location of Facility Inspected: Entry Time: Permit Effective Date: Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP 10:00 am May 1, 2002 Off of Woolwine Rd. Exit Time: Mecklenburg County, NC 10:35 am Permit Expiration Date: Date: June 30, 2005 November 30, 2004 Name(s) of On -Site Representative / Title(s) f Phone No(s): Mr. Robert Adam James / CWS - ORC / (704) 525-7990 Name and Address of Responsible Official: Title: Mr. Jim Highley Group VP Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Phone No. Contacted? PO Box 240908 (704) 525-7990 No Charlotte, NC 28224 'Section C:Areas Eyahntcd nr' cttorx Permit E Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Sewer Overflow Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling/Disposal El Pollution Prevention Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules El Pretreatment Program El Multimedia Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory D Stormwater Other: S, -V Section D—,Summary of.Flndingrill C ornmants , All areas are rated satisfactory unless otherwise indicated. See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary Signature(s) of inspect s): Agency/Office/Telephone. Date: Jeff Price i MCWQP / (704) 336-5500 J�A 1 -';2- / -7 Signature of Reviewer: Agency/Office Date: EPA Form 3560-3 (Revised 3-85) Previous Editions are, Obsolete GENERAL: The subject facility was last inspected by MCWQP on October 21, 2003. A Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report was issued as a Notice of Violation on November 4, 2003. PERMIT: The subject facility's current permit became effective on May 1, 2002 and will expire on June 30, 2005. Requests for permit renewal must be submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority no later than 180 days prior to the existing permit expiration date. As noted in the previous inspection report, the current permit does not specify the operation of individual aeration basins or aerobic digesters. A renewed permit should include a more complete description of the system components in order to more accurately characterize the system. The facility consists of two parallel 0.050 MGD package -type wastewater treatment plants, one of which is used only for sludge wasting / storage capacity. The two plants consist of individual aeration basins, aerobic digesters and rectangular, traveling -bridge clarifiers. The two plants share a bar screen, equalization basin, chlorine contact chamber, dual tertiary sand filters, clear -well, mud -well, effluent continuous recording flow measurement equipment, and an effluent pump station. The facility also operates and maintains five influentlift stations that are located throughout the subdivision. The Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) is Mr. Robert Adam James. Mr. James maintains a North Carolina Operator's Certification Grade II, which is acceptable for this Class II facility. Mr. James' Certification Number is 27773. RECORDS/REPORTS: All records and logs are maintained on site at the facility in a locked building that serves as a field office for the ORC. All records were well organized and readily available for inspection. Prior to the site inspection, MCWQP reviewed Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the period. October 2003 through October 2004. All DMRs were legible and appeared to be properly completed. DMRs indicated that the facility satisfied all monitoring requirements during the period of review. FACILITY SITE REVIEW: The ORC reports no malfunctions, spills or bypasses at this facility during the period of review. Carolina Water Service continues to operate only one-half of the individual components of the dual system due to low treatment demand. The remaining individual components continue to be utilized only in a backup capacity for storage and wasting. The "in service" components of the system appeared to be operating properly during the inspection, with one exception; a digester pump, utilized for decant purposes recently failed. As a temporary solution, the ORC acquired a portable, submersible pump and had routed flexible hoses along the catwalk to the head of the plant for decant. FACILITY SITE REVIEW (Cont.): Considerable pin floc was again evident in the clarifier with some flowing over into the tertiary sand filters. No floc was observed in the chlorine contact chamber during the inspection. No effluent was discharged during the inspection, but effluent collecting in the pump station appeared to be clear, low in color and odor. All five of the facility's influent lift stations are equipped with audible and visual alarms as well as Mission RTU cellular devices that are configured to notify a responsible designee in case of malfunctions and emergencies. All A/V alarms and all Mission RTUs were reportedly functioning properly at the time of inspection. All of the lift stations are equipped with quick - connect power couplings and a mobile backup generator is located on site in case of power failure. A new fixed -base diesel generator has been installed at the facility, along with a 250- gallon diesel fuel storage tank. The storage tank is equipped with a fuel level indicator and secondary containment with a dike drain valve. The drain valve was closed during the inspection but was unlocked. The valve should be closed and locked to prevent the accidental release of fuel in the event of tank failure. The ORC should also maintain a record of visual observations prior to the release of uncontaminated rainwater. The previous inspection report identified several missing sections of hand railing along the digester and the aeration basin as a potential safety issue. The railings had been replaced eliminating the potential unsafe condition. Other general maintenance work, including cleaning and painting of the facility components was also evident. EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: The facility discharges via an effluent pump station (Outfall 001) into the main channel to Lake Wylie (Catawba River), which is classified as WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin. No evaluation of the receiving water was conducted. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Effluent flow is continually measured and recorded using a float -and -pulley level recorder and flow totalizer in conjunction with a V-notched weir. Instrument Service Inc. (ISI) calibrates flow equipment every six (6) months. The flow equipment was last calibrated on June 8, 2004. SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period from October 2003 to October 2004. DMRs indicate that the facility was in compliance with all monitoring requirements and permit effluent limitations during this period. LABORATORY: Prism Laboratory analyzes compliance monitoring samples for this facility. No laboratory evaluations were conducted during this inspection. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: The facility again appeared to be clean and orderly. Ongoing maintenance activities were evident and appeared to be part of an overall operating strategy appropriate for the size and type of facility. SLUDGE HANDLING/DISPOSAL: Sludge is pumped and hauled from the aerobic digester by Liquid Waste, Inc. Liquid Waste, Inc. was not evaluated during this inspection. SEWER OVERFLOW: Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit and North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system, pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of the wastewater shall be reported to the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional Office 704/663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the bypass. For spills/bypasses that occur in Mecklenburg County, it is requested that MCWQP be notified at 704/336-5500. Spills occurring on weekends or holidays can be reported by calling the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management at 919/733- 3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (i.e. any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc.) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters must be reported. An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved oxygen and pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative impact. Failure to report the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation. NCDENR James T. Highley Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC 5701 Westpark Drive Charlotte, NC 28224 Dear Permittee: Michael F. Easley Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality September 9, 2004 Subject: Renewal Notice NPDES Permit N 071242 Riverpointe WWTP Mecklenburg County Your NPDES permit expires on June 30, 2005. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice. To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than January 1, 2005. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. If any wastewater discharge will occur after June 30, 2005, the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day. If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact me at the telephone number or address listed below. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional Office at (704) 663-1699 to begin the rescission process. Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below. Sincerely, Charles FL Weaver, NPDES Unit cc: Central Files F000.o* NPDES File pc DEPT.. OF ENVIRON. • q'F:41:41FICE 100RFF,' OFRCE 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719 VISIT us ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o,enr.state.nc,us/NPDES e-mail: charles.weaver@ncmail,net SEP 1 4 200A NPDES Permit NC0071242 Riverpointe WWTP Mecklenburg County The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages: ❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies. ❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies. ❑ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit). ❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two copies. The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging process wastewater: Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1.0 MGD must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 1©©% domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (cooling water, filter backwash, etc.) PLEASE NO1E: Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your application package. Send the completed renewal package to: Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr. NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 `CAR©LINA WATER SERVICE, INC. AN AFFILIATE OF Regional Office: 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Telephone: (704) 525-7990 FAX: (704) 525-8174 November 18, 2003 Mr. Richard Bridgeman Division of Water Quality NC DENR 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 .Re: River.Pointe NM NPDES NC0071.242 NOV/Compliance Ins Dear.ivlr. Bridgeman ction of 1.0/21 /03 We are in receipt of your letter dated .November 3,2003 concerning the above referenced matter. We are pleased that Mr, Price found the .facility orderly and well maintained, We respond as follows: Self M The referenced. matter is duly noted and the ORC has been advised to comply with the limits that are set forth by the NPDES permit. Facility Site Review The pin floc that. Mr. Price indicated is no more than trace amc raft which we feel is allowable per section A. (1) of the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements of the NPDES permit. It. states "There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts." The weekly TSS samples show the plant is in full compliance with the limitations set forth by the NPDES permit. The handrails are also part of our ongoing maintenance program. The new handrail material was on site at the time of inspection and was scheduled for replacement. The new handrails are in the process of being replaced and should be completed within several weeks. Mr. Richard. Bridgeman November 18, 2003 Page two If you have any questions or if 1 can provide any additional info r r tion, please do not hesitate to contact me at 704-525-7990, Ext. 302.Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, Anthony J. Konsul Area Manager CC: Mr. Carl Daniel Mr. Martin Lashua Mr. Adam James Mr, Rusty Rozelle - MCWQP Michael F. Easley, William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality CERTIFIED RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Jim Highley, Group VP Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT: Dear Mr. I ighley: November 4, 2003 7001 2510 0004 8287 5009 NOTICE OF VIOLATION Compliance Evaluation Inspection Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0071242 Mecklenburg County, NC On October 21, 2003, Mr. Jeff Price of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program (MCWQP) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water Quality. The enclosed report should be self-explanatory. This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) because of violations of the subject permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, as detailed under the Self -Monitoring Program section heading. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by no later than November 21, 2003, addressing the violations and/or deficiencies noted under the Self -Monitoring Program and Facility Site Review section headings of the report. Please direct your response to Mr. Richard Bridgeman of this Office. Additionally, please send a copy of this response to Mr. Rusty Rozzelle of MCWQP at 700 N. Tryon St., Suite 205, Charlotte, NC 28202. If you have any questions concerning this report or any other matters, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Richard Bridgeman or me at this office. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional. Supervisor Enclosure c: Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP DRG/jsp FILE: Riverpointe.0071242.1003.doc A NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Phone 704-663-1699 Fax 704-663-6040 Customer Service 1-8 7 7-623-6748 Transaction N United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC 20460 Form Approved NPDES Compliance Inspection Report it OMB No, 2040-0003 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Approval Expires Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office NC©ENR 7/31/85 Code 5 Section A: National Data System Coding NPDES Permit No. YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector NC0071242 03/10/21. C C Remarks: Inspector: Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI 0.75 2 N QA N Facility Type 2 Name and Location of Facility Inspected: Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP Off of Woolwine Rd. Mecklenburg County, NC Section B: Facility Data Entry Time: 09:25 am Exit Time: 10:30 am Date: October 21, 2003 Permit Effective Date: May 1, 2002 Permit Expiration Date: June 30, 2005 Name(s) of On -Site Representative / Title(s) / Phone No(s): Mr. Robert Adam James / CWS - ORC / (704) 525-7990 Name and Address of Responsible Official: Mr. Jim Highley Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Title: Group VP Phone No. (704) 525-7990 Contacted? No ® Permit Z Records/Reports ® Facility Site Review © Comp 011 C: A: eas Evaluated Du Z Flow Measurement Self -Monitoring Program ce Schedules ® Effluent/Receiving Waters ® Laboratory n Iuspeetio >1 Operations & Maintenance ® Sludge Handling/Disposal © Pretreatment Program © Stormwater ® Sewer Overflow © Pollution Prevention © Multimedia © Other: Section D• Su ary of Findings/Comments All areas are rated satisfactory unless otherwise indicated. See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary Signature(s) of Inspector(s): Jeff Price Agency/Office/Telephone: MCWQP / (704) 336-5500 Date: October 28, 2003 Signature of Reviewer: Agency/Office Date: EPA Form 3560-3 (Revised 3-85) Previous Editions are Obsolete GENERAL: The subject facility was last inspected by MCWQP on March 19, 2003. A Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report was issued as a Notice of Violation on April 8, 2003. PERMIT: The subject facility's current permit became effective on May 1, 2002 and will expire on June 30, 2005. The Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) is Mr. Robert Adam James. Mr. James maintains a North Carolina Operator's Certification Grade II, which is acceptable for this Class II facility. Mr. James' Certification Number is 27773. The facility consists of two parallel 0.050 MGD package -type wastewater treatment plants, one of which is used only for sludge wasting / storage capacity. The two plants consist of individual aeration basins, aerobic digesters and rectangular, traveling -bridge clarifiers. The two plants share a bar screen, equalization basin, chlorine contact chamber, dual tertiary sand filters, clear -well, mud -well, effluent continuous recording flow measurement equipment, and an effluent pump station. The facility also operates and maintains five influent lift stations that are located throughout the subdivision. The current permit does not specify the operation of individual aeration basins or aerobic digesters. In as much, the current permit does not adequately reflect the existing treatment system. Future permit applications should include a more complete description of the system components in order to more accurately characterize the system. RECORDS/REPORTS: All records and logs are maintained on site at the facility in a locked building that serves as a field office for the ORC. All records were well organized and readily available for inspection. Prior to the site inspection, MCWQP reviewed Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the period October 2002 through September 2003. All DMRs were legible and appeared to be properly completed. DMRs indicated that the facility satisfied monitoring requirements during the period of review with two (2) exceptions, as detailed in the Self -Monitoring Program section heading of this report. FACILITY SITE REVIEW: Carolina Water Service operates only one-half of the individual components of the dual system due to low treatment demand, and utilizes the remaining components in a backup capacity for storage and wasting. The "in service" components of the system appeared to be operating properly, except that considerable pin floc was evident in the clarifier and in the chlorine contact chamber during the inspection. No effluent was discharged during the inspection, however effluent collecting in the wet well appeared clouded by floc. FACILITY SITE REVIEW (Continued): Several hand / safety railings along the digester and the aeration basin were removed for maintenance. The ORC reported that the railings needed replacement due to corrosion and potential unsafe conditions. The ORC also reported that the replacement railings had been delivered and were in the process of being installed. All five of the facility's influent lift stations are equipped with audible and visual alarms as well as Mission RTU cellular devices that are configured to notify a responsible designee in case of malfunctions and emergencies. All AJV alarms were functioning properly, and all Mission RTUs were reportedly functioning properly at the time of inspection. All of the lift stations are also equipped with quick -connect power couplings and a mobile backup generator is located on site at the facility in case of power failures. The ORC reports no malfunctions, spills or bypasses at this facility during the period of review. RATING: Marginal EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: The facility discharges via an effluent pump station (OutfaLl 001) into the main channel to Lake Wylie (Catawba River), which is classified as WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin. Therefore no evaluation of the receiving water was conducted. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Effluent flow is continually measured and recorded using a float -and -pulley level recorder and totalizer in conjunction with a V-notched weir. Instrument Service Inc. (ISI) calibrates flow equipment every six (6) months. The flow equipment was last calibrated on June 4, 2003. SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period from October 2002 to September 2003. DMRs indicate that the facility was in compliance with monitoring requirements and permit effluent limitations during this period, with the following exceptions: 1. One (1) Fecal coliform value in violation of the permit effluent daily maximum limit was noted on December 23, 2002. This constitutes one (1) violation. 2. One (1) Fecal coliform value in violation of the permit effluent daily maximum limit was noted on September 4, 2003. This constitutes one (1) violation. The DMRs dated 12/2002 and 9/2003 correctly identified the non -compliant facility status. No additional violations were reported during the period of review. RATING: Unsatisfactory LABORATORY: Prism Laboratory analyzes compliance monitoring samples for this facility. No laboratory evaluations were conducted during this inspection. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: The facility appeared to be clean and orderly. Ongoing maintenance activities appeared to be part of an overall operation and maintenance strategy that appears to be acceptable for the size and type of facility. SLUDGE HANDLING/DISPOSAL: Sludge is pumped and hauled from the aerobic digestor by Liquid Waste, Inc. Liquid Waste, Inc. was not evaluated during this inspection. SEWER OVERFLOW: Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit and North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system, pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of the wastewater shill be reported to the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional Office 704/663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the bypass. For spills/bypasses that occur in Mecklenburg County, it is requested that MCWQP be notified at 704/336-5500. Spills occurring on weekends or holidays can be reported by calling the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management at 919/733- 3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (ie. any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc.) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters must be reported. An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved oxygen and pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative impact. Failure to report the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation. Michael F. Easle William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P„ E., Director Division of Water Quality Colcen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Carl Daniel, Regional Director Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Subject Dear Mr. Daniel: A review of the September 2003 self-mo of the following parameter: Parameter 001 Fecal Coliform November 19, 2003 700 2260 0001 3491 0749 Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations Riverpointe WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0071242 NOV-2003-LV-0291 Mecklenburg County ing report for the subject facility revealed a violation Reported Value . Limit 600/100 ml 400 100 m1 FIN Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for these and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Richard Bridgeman of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bridgeman or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Phone 704-663-1699 Fax 704-663-6040 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 AN AFFILIAtE OF TT' IES, Regional Office: 5701 Westpark Dr, Suite 101 P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Telephone; (704) 525-7990 FAX: (704) 525-8174 April 16, 2003 Mr. Richard Bridgeman Division of Water Quality NC DENR 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Re: Riverpointe WWTP NPDES NC0071242 April 8, 2003 NOV 2 1 Dear Mr. Bridgernan, We are in receipt of your April 8, 2003 letter concerning the March 19, 2003 facility inspection by MCWQP. We are pleased that Mr. Price found the facility orderly and well maintained. We noted the issues under the Self -Monitoring Program section. We apologize for the omission of the Total Phosphorus and Total Nitrogen inonitor and record parameters in the 2.1'd and 3rd quarters of 2002. Provisions were made to correct this as is evident by sampling in the 4th quarter and forward. In regards to the failure to monitor effluent flow for September 16, 2001 - September 30, 2001, we must contest. I am attaching a copy of the September 2001 DMR showing effluent flow every day as required. Please correct your records. I believe that this was a typographical error as we did have a flowmeter problem for that period in 2002 (September 16 — September 30). However, we acted promptly to make repairs and estimated flow and reported this on our DMR (enclosed). We should not be cited for violations since the data was reported as required. If you should have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contac me at 7 4-525-7990, Ext. 216. Thank you for your attention. Martin Lashua Regional Manager Enclosure CC: Mr. Carl Daniel Mr. Tony Konsul Mr. Adam James NPDES PERMIT NO. \Ati:Z0V221‘7-. EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO, CO MONTH -..cRi‘Ve.0 >",..X YEAR 7-41CA FACILITY NAME "Ic?--;..,-AP__5?-.ci-. Na."‘"G. CLASS COUNTY COUNTY OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE C1-14(ORC) tgA.\S•3\ GRADE PHONE "Nind\ CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) (2) CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED E3 PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 (SIGNATURE OF OPERATH4 RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. RS Y 26 28 30 AVERAGE Monthly Limit 0050 000 FLO F NF 0 1 0 0 0400 50060 a .5 00310 00610 00530 31616 00300 006 0 00665 31Cp z • 1111111.* 111.11!Mili z G/L MG '11.1111.1„, DATE ENTER PARAMETER CODE ABOVE NAME AND UNITS BELOW 0 1:11.1$111:1111: DWQ Form NIR- (0(/00) Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) • :4 . 4`, ' , , • - - ' • All monitoring data -and sampling frequencies meet permit reqUireine'nts ' All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and a time -table for improvements to be made. "I certify, under penalty.oflaw, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a systeir :designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted, Based on my inquiry of the pers64 c'i'r 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 unaware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines airJ iniprisonnient for knowing violations." litla Water iehice `Inc. of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 704-525-7990 Permittee Address ' Ferlriittee cPiase piiii•Or type) ' Signature of (Required) tee** Phone Ntiliaber 4. Date, Peribit Exp. pate 00010 Temperature 00556 00076 Turbidity 00600 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00610 00082 Color (ADMI) 0.0625 00095 Conductivity 00630 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00665 00340 COD 00720 00400 pH 00745 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Residue 00929 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 PARAMETER CODES Oil & Grease 00951 Total Nitrogen 01002 Ammonia Nitrogen Total Kjeldhp.1 01027 Nitrogen Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 01034 Total Fluoride Total Arsenic Caclruiuni- Hexavalent Chromium Chromium Total Phosphorous Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt Total Sulfide' ' 01042 Copper Total Magnesium -01045 Iron. Total Sodium 01051 Lead Total Chloride 01062 Molybdenum 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver .01092 Zinc 50060 Total Residual, , . • , Chlorine. 01105 Aluminum 01147 Total Selenium' 7 i 880" Formaldehyde 31616 Fecal Coliforni- 71900Meicury' 32730 Total Phenolics' - 81551 Xylene 34235 Benzene 34481- "Toluene -38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow • ;„ Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at (919) 733-5,083 or by visiting the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wos and linking to the Unit's information pages. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for rep brtin-g data. * ORC must visit facility gild document visitati6n of facility as required per 15ANCAC 8G .0204. • # , ** If signed by other than the permittee, delegatiO of signatory.authoxity must,be,orifdk„with.ttle state per 15A.NCAC 2B .0506 (b) (2) (D). EFFLUENT NPDES PERMIT NO. 41G© ' -i 17. `I 2- DISCHARGE NO. ©a / �i 6 e� YEAR Z t FACILITY NAME 'j'VPiY©©le7i G.CLASS L CGUNTY (fl--cJc/e,ib p- OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC)/4ber 1- 9• M t 5 GRADE 7T PHONE70(-/-5 ? 1 S ©_ CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) 14'. s "VI (2) CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED El PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES %2o L e-rf- g . 41-1 e--5- Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 NATURE OF OPERA ►'' 1 RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. 00010 00400 50060 00310 00610 00530 31616 00300 00600 0066 DATE ER PARAMETER CODE ABOVE NAME AND UNITS BELOW DWQ Form MR-1 (©1/00) Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) AU monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Nonco If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and a time -table for improvements to be made. "1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information 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 ff nes and imprisonment for knowing violations." ` Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 -704-525.7990 Signature o Permittee** (Required) Q5 Pe e Address Phone Number Pe Date 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00556 00600 00610 00625 00095 Conductivity ' 00630 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00665 00340 COD 00720 00400 pH 00745 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Residue 00929 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 PARAMETER CODES Oil & Grease 00951 Total Nitrogen 01002 Ammonia Nitrogen Total Kjeldhal 01027 Nitrogen Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 01034 Total Phosphorous Cyanide 01037 Total Sulfide 01042 Total Magnesium 01045 Total Sodium 01051 Total Chloride 01062 Total Fluoride Total Arsenic Cadmium Hexavalent Chromium Total Cobalt Copper Iron Lead Molybdenum 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092 Zinc Q1105 Aluminum 01147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Coliforrn 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516. PCBs 50050.Flow 50060 Total Residual Chlorine '71880 71900 81551 Formaldehyde Mercury Xylene Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at (919) 733-5083 or by visiting the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wqs and linking to the Unit's information pages. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. * ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required -per 15A NCAC 8G .0204. ** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) (2) CD). KASU4S / Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, RE., Director Division of Water Quality CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Jim Highley, Group VP Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Dear Mr. Highley: April 8, 2003 7001 2510 0004 8287 7507 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Compliance Evaluation Inspection Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0071242 Mecklenburg County, NC On March 19, 2003, Mr. Jeff Price of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program (MCWQP) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water Quality. The enclosed report should be self-explanatory. This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation because of violations of the subject permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, as detailed under the Self -Monitoring Program heading. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by no later than April 25, 2003, addressing the violations and/or deficiencies noted under the Self -Monitoring Program section heading of the report. Please direct your response to Mr. Richard Bridgeman of this Office. Additionally, please send a copy of this response to Mr. Rusty Rozzelle of MCWQP at 700 N. Tryon St., Suite 205, Charlotte, NC 28202. If you have any questions concerning this report or any other matters, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Bridgeman or me at this office. Sincerely, R •e/Lc—„Q cv). )f) D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP DRG/jsp FILE: Riverpointe.0071242.0303.doc Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC 20460 NPDES Compliance Inspection Report North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office Form Approved OMB No. 2040-0003 NCDENR Approval Expires ..,> 7/31/85 Transaction N Code 5 'Section A :Naiional Data System Coding NPDES Permit No. YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type NC0071242 03/03/19 C Inspector C Facility Type 2 Remarks: Inspector: Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 0.5 2 BI N QA N ,.Reserved Section B Faety Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected: Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP Off of Woolwine Rd. Mecklenburg County, NC Entry Time: 08:50 am Exit Time: 10:20 am Date: March 19, 2003 Permit Effective Date: May 1, 2002 Permit Expiration Date: June 30, 2005 Name(s) of On -Site Representative / Title(s) / Phone No(s): Mr. Robert Adam James / CWS - ORC / (704) 525-7990 Name and Address of Responsible Official: Mr. Jim Highley Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC PC Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Title: Group VP Phone No. (704) 525-7990 Contacted? No Permit Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section C: E aluated Durin :inspection ;-.- • Flow Measurement ® Self -Monitoring Program 0 Compliance Schedules ® Laboratory ® Operations & Maintenance ® Sludge Handling/Disposal ❑ Pretreatment Program ❑ Stormwater ® Sewer Overflow ❑ Pollution Prevention ❑ M• ultimedia 0 O• ther: All areas are rated satisfactory unless otherwise indicated. See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary Signature(s) of Inspector Jeff Price Agency/Office/Telephone: MCWQP / (704) 336-5500 Date: March 25, 2003 Signature of Reviewer: Agency/Office Date: EPA Form -85) Previous Editions are Obs GENERAL: The subject facility was last inspected by MCWQP on October 26, 2001. A Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report was issued on November 9, 2001. PERMIT: The subject facility's previous permit expired on August 31, 2001. The current permit was issued as on October 10, 2001 and became effective on May 1, 2002. The facility continued to operate under the expired permit conditions and limitations until issuance of the renewed permit. The Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) is Mr. Robert Adam James. Mr. James maintains a North Carolina Operator's Certification Grade II, which is acceptable for this Class II facility. Mr. James' Certification Number is 27773. The facility is permitted to discharge 0.050 MGD of treated effluent. However, the facility was designed and constructed to process twice the permitted volume. The facility consists of two parallel 0.050 MGD package -type wastewater treatment plants, one of which is used only for sludge wasting / storage capacity. The two plants consist of individual aeration basins, aerobic digesters and rectangular, traveling -bridge clarifiers. The two plants share a bar screen, equalization basin, chlorine contact chamber, dual tertiary sand filters, clear -well, mud -well, effluent continuous recording flow measurement equipment, and an effluent pump station. The facility also operates and maintains five influent lift stations that are located throughout the subdivision. RECORDS/REPORTS: All records and logs are maintained on site at the facility in a locked building that serves as a field office for the ORC. All records appeared to be neat, well organized and readily available for inspection. Prior to the site inspection, MCWQP reviewed Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the period October 2001 through September 2002. All DMRs appeared to be legible and properly completed, with one (1) exception. An amended DMR addressing the following observation should be submitted to NCDENR, Raleigh: The DMR for 10/2001 failed to indicate facility status (Compliant/Noncompliant). DMRs indicated that the facility satisfied monitoring requirements during the period of review except as detailed in the Self -Monitoring Program section heading of this report. FACILITY SI"I'E REVIEW: The facility is located in the Riverpointe Subdivision and currently services private residences only. The facility discharges via an effluent pump station to Lake Wylie (Catawba River), which is classified as WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin. FACILITY SITE REVIEW (Cont.): All of the permitted components of the system were reviewed during the inspection. Low treatment demand at this facility currently allows Carolina Water Service to operate only one-half of the individual components of the dual system in conjunction with the shared components. The facility utilizes the remaining individual components only in a backup capacity for storage and sludge wasting. The operating components of the treatment system appeared to be operating properly at the time of the inspection. All five of the facility's influent lift stations are equipped with audible and visual alarms as well as Mission RTU cellular devices that are configured to notify a responsible designee in case of malfunctions and emergencies. All AN alarms were functioning properly, and all Mission RTUs were reportedly functioning properly at the time of inspection. All of the lift stations are also equipped with quick -connect power couplings and a mobile backup generator is located on site at the facility in case of power failures. The ORC reports no malfunctions, spills or bypasses at this facility during the period of review, with the exception of the documented bypass and subsequent NOV issued by MCWQP on November 6, 2001. EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: Outfall 001 discharges into the main channel of Lake Wylie, which is classified as WS-V and B water in the Catawba River Basin; therefore, no evaluation of the receiving water was conducted. Effluent discharged to the pump station appeared clear and low in color, although no effluent was discharged to the outfall during the inspection. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Effluent flow is continually measured and recorded using a float -and -pulley level recorder and totalizer in conjunction with a V-notch weir. Instrument Service Inc. (ISI) calibrates flow equipment every six (6) months. The flow equipment was last calibrated on December 2, 2002 and is scheduled to be serviced again in June 2003. As indicated by the facility DMRs, effluent flow was monitored continually throughout the period of review with the notable exception of a fifteen -day period, as detailed under the Self -Monitoring Program heading of this report. SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period from October 2001 to September 2002. DMRs indicate that the facility was in compliance with monitoring requirements and permit effluent limitations during this period, with the following exceptions: Fecal coliform value in violation of the daily maximum permit effluent limit was noted on December 13, 2001. This constitutes one (1) violation *. SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM (Cont.): 2. Failure to conduct quarterly monitoring of effluent Total Nitrogen (N) occurred in both the 2nd and 3`d Quarters of 2002. This constitutes two (2) failures to monitor effluent Total Nitrogen (N). 3. Failure to conduct quarterly monitoring of effluent Total Phosphorus (P) occurred in both the 2"d and 3`d Quarters of 2002. This constitutes two (2) failures to monitor effluent Total Phosphorus (P). 4. Failure to monitor effluent Flow from September 16 to September 30, 2001. This constitutes fifteen (15) failures to monitor effluent Flow. The DMR dated 12/2001 correctly identified the non -compliant facility status. However, DMRs from both the 2"d and 3`d Quarters of 2002 failed to indicate the facility status as Non- compliant due to monitoring violations. This constitutes two (2) additional violations for failure to report compliance status. * denotes issuance of a Civil Penalty Assessment and/or Notice of Violation. RATING: Unsatisfactory LABORATORY: Prism Laboratory analyzes compliance monitoring samples for this facility. No laboratory conducted during this inspection. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: The facility appeared to be neat, orderly and well maintained. The overall operation and maintenance strategy appears to be acceptable for the size and type of facility. The facility is fenced and locked for security, and mature vegetation obscures the view from nearby homes. Audible and visible alarms at the influent equalization basin, the five influent lift stations and the one effluent lift station were demonstrated during the inspection and appeared to be functioning properly. Mission RTU cellular phone devices connected to the alarm system reportedly notify a responsible designee after one minute of alarm activation indicating a malfunction or emergency. An Inspector from the MCWQP documented one (1) influent lift station bypass on November 6, 2001. This bypass resulted in high fecal coliform levels in Lake Wylie and resulted in the issuance of a Swimming Advisory. MCWQP issued a Notice of Violation to Carolina Water Service, Inc. on November 30, 2001. The ORC reports no additional malfunctions, spills or bypasses at this facility since this incident. SLUDGE HANDLING/DISPOSAL: Sludge is pumped and hauled from the aerobic digester by Liquid Waste, Inc. Liquid Waste, Inc. was not evaluated during this inspection. SEWER OVERFLOW: Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit and North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system, pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of the wastewater shall be reported to the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional Office 704/663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the bypass. For spills/bypasses that occur in Mecklenburg County, it is requested that MCWQP be notified at 704/336-5500. Spills occurring on weekends or holidays can be reported by calling the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management at 919/733- 3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (i.e. any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc.) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters must be reported. An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved oxygen and pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative impact. Failure to report the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation. orth Carolina Pflartmnt of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor Willam G. Ross Jr., Secretary Alan Klimek, P.E., Director ‘)?' MR. CARL DANIEL PO BOX 240908 CHARLOTTE, NC 28224 Dear Mr. Daniel : NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES June 18, 2002 SUBJECT: PAYMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT RIVERPOINTE WWTP MECKLENBURG COUNTY PERMIT NO: NC0071242 LV 02-146 This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 404983 in the amount of $335.45 received from you dated June 07, 2002. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against the subject facility and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations or Permits. If you have any questions, please call Bob Sledge at (919) 733-5083. Sincerely, Coleen Sullins, Chie Water Quality Section Cc: Enforcement File #: LV 02-146 MRO Regional Office Supervisor Central Files NC NSPT„ NNCNC,ONMSNT - .N;113 Czc' CC'CCES to10,NRES1c; -DP:FiCE JUN 2 5 2002 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-733-9612 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper North Carolina artment of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor Willam G. Ross Jr., Secretary an Klimek, P.E., Director June 18, 2002 MR. CARL DANIEL PO BOX 240908 CHARLOTTE, NC 28224 A NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES SUBJECT: PAY ANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT RIVERPOINTE WWTP MECKLENBURG COUNTY PERMIT NO: NC0071242 LV 02-146 Dear Mr. Daniel : This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 404983 in the amount of $335.45 received from you dated June 07, 2002. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment levied against the subject facility and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations or Permits. If you have any questions, please call Bob Sledge at (919) 733-5083. Sincerely, Coleen Sullins, Chief Water Quality Section Cc: Enforcement File #: LV 02 -146 MRO Regional Office Supervisor Central Files JUN 2 5 2002 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-733-9612 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10 % post -consumer paper Michael F. Easley Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director Division of Water Quality May 14, 2002 "lobs 0005 0. .1 '7 3 t 1 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Carl Daniel, Vice President Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 SUBJECT: Dear Mr. Daniel: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0071242 Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP Case No. LV 02-146 Mecklenburg County This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $335.45 ($250.00 civil penalty + $85.45 enforcement costs) against Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC. This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Carolina. Water Service, Inc. of NC for the month of December 2001. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0071242. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC violated the terms,. conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0071242 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC: Customer Service 1 800 623-7748 Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone (704) 663-1699 ' Fax (704) 663-6040 D 85.45 For / of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0071242, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit for Fecal Coliform, TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY Enforcement costs. TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; () The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and. a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether: (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violations; (c) the violations were inadvertent or a result of an accident; (d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violation; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please submit this information to the attention of: Ms. Coleen Sullins Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review the information during a bimonthly enforcement conference and inform you of his decision in the matter of the remission request. His response will provide details regarding case status, directions for payment and provision for er appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director and therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. OR Submit a written request for an administrative hearing: If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must: Flle your original petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. Please be advised that any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment, please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699. / (Dte ATTACHMENTS D. Rex Gleas P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality cc. Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments RMB Attachment A. Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0071242 Case Number LV 02-146 Limit Violations, December 2001 Daily Maximum Limit Violations Parameter Reported Value Limit Fecal Coliform 3000 * * denotes assessment of civil penalty. 400.0 Units #/100 ml OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE rDEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF Mecklenburg IN THE MA 1'1'ER OF ASSESSMENT CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC PERMIT NO. NC0071242 WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF A➢M1NISTRA FIVE HEARING AND STIPULA I'ION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV 02-146 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 2002 BY ADDRESS TELEPHONE EFFLUENT NTOES PERMIT NO. 7l ?'4 7, DISCHARGE NO. ©©/ MO .FACILITY NAME , : ✓ pr r©in 14. CLASS _ Z- CO OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) ' •i V ./69+7$yr / GRAI E, CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) 117i / S M (2) = ECK BOX IF oRC HAS CHANGED © PERSON(S) COI 1 ECTING SAMPLES T©.� y Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY t©: I N; CENTRAL FILES 'ilVISION OF WATER QUALITY 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER R,ALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 50050 r 00010 FLOW DWQ Form MR -I (01/00) 00400 ( 50060 x (SIGNATURE OF OPERATORSPONSISI.E CHARGE) BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO TIIE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. fi©7S-'I/ 00310 31616 100300 00600 00665 3t2hd \k©z DATE ODE ABOVE NAME ACC? Il1S BELOW Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requiremen Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and a time -table for improvements to be made. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information 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." . Permittee (Please print or type) 704-525-7990 rmittee Address Signature of Permittee** (Required) Phone Number Date Permit:Pxta. Date 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00556 00600 00610 00625 00095 Conductivity 00630 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00665 00340 COD 00720 O0400 pH 00745 00530 Total. Suspended 00927 Residue 00929 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Nitrogen 01002 Ammonia Nitrogen Total Kjeldhal 01027 Nitrogen Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 01034 Total Phosphorous Cyanide 01037 Total Sulfide 01042 Total Magnesium 01045 Total Sodium 01051 Total Chloride 01062 CODES Total Fluoride Total Arsenic Cadmi Hexavalent Claro Chromium Total Cobalt Copper Iran Lead Molybdenum 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092 Zinc 01105 Alumni 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury 32730 Total Phenolics' 81551 Xylene 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit at (919) 733-5083 or by visi the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr,state.nc.us/wqs and linking to the Unit's information pages. g 13 only designated in the reporting facility's pe reporting data. facility as reek, C 8G .0204. delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC007 During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting UNTIL EXPANSION ABOVE 0.050 MGD, or expiration, the Perminee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: Effluent Ch_gracterfslics Flow BOD, 5-Day, 20°C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen" Fecal Colilorm (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN) Total Phosphorus MBAS Di s cloigg_ Li milatIgns MgraioriBil ilecalifeinVnIS Kg_il_s_ur e m e Ell _S.ample *5_1linktg Monthly. Avq,. Welly Avg. DaflY Max, FICAM1PY INIA___. LOCRIIOn 0.050 MGD Continuous Recording I or E 30.0 mg/I 45.0 rng/I Weekly Composite E 30.0 rog/1 45.0 mg/I Weekly Composite E 2/Month Composite E Weekly Grab E 200,0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml Weekly Grab E Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not he less than 5.0 mg/I. The pl I shall not he less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 slanda Daily Grab E Weekly Grab E Quarterly Composite E Quarterly Composite E 2/Month Grab E s,and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Fast Track Worksheet Case Number Facility Name Permit Number Previous Case in the Last two years LV 146 Riverpointe NC0071242 No Statutory M 1ximun per violation Number of Assessments for previous 6 DMRs 0 30 03 © 0 05 1,00 $10,000 Total Assessment Factor = 1.00 Total Number Number Penalty/ Assessment Violations Assessed Parameter Violation Violation Factor Total Penalty Fecal Coliform Weekly avg/daily max $250 Grand Total Penalty Percent of the Maximum Penalty Authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. Comments $250.00 $250.00 2.50 Review month = December 2001 Prepared by Richard Bridgeman State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Direc Mr. Jim Highley Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Dear Mr. Highley: APR 0 8 2002 NCDENR 4 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES March 28, 2002 Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0071242 Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP Mecklenburg County Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended). Pursuant to your request, the address of the wastewater treatment facility has been changed from north of NC Highway 49 Bridge to off of Woo/wine Road in this permit. Also, the following language has been substituted in part 3, D. of this permit: "in the event that the wastewater treatment facility is in substantial non-compliance for three consecutive months with the effluent discharge conditions of this NPDES Permit, the permittee shall, upon demand of the Division, conduct a study evaluating all available wastewater disposal alternatives and the permittee shall, within sixty days of notification by the Division, submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives with respect to environmental soundness and cost effectiveness." 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 guality 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 Christie Jackson at (919) 733-5083, extension 538. cc: Central Fi tr NPDES Unit Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Sincerely, 'ORIGINAL SIGNED 8' SUSAN A WILSON Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. Telephone (919) 733-5083 FAX (919) 733-0719 VISIT US ON THE INTERNET CD http:/Ih2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES Michael F. Easley Governor William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director Division of Water Quality DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY April 9, 2002 Mr. Jim Highly Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0071242 Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP Mecklenburg County, NC Dear Mr. Highly: Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0071242 was issued on March 28, 2002 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit If you have not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages 4 and 5. Pages 4 and 5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge. Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DWQ Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that a applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required. Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may be required for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is imperative that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of your permit. The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant Customer Service 1 800 6 3-7748 Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE (704) 663-1699 FAX (704) 663-6040 Mr. Jim Highly April 9, 2002 Page No. 2 operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance. As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of Water Quality rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if necessary. As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance. Sincerely, ba.6-17 D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure DRG:dee Permit NC0071242 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, Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP Off of Woolwine Road Charlotte Mecklenburg County to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River (Lake Wylie) in the Catawba River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. :This permit shall become effective May 1, 2002. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2005. Signed this day March 28, 2002. ORIGINAL SIGNED SUSAN A WILSON, Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC0071242 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC is hereby authorized to: Continue to operate an existing 0.050 MGD wastewater treatment system with the two parallel package wastewater treatment plants consisting of: • Bar screen • Influent flow equalization • Tertiary sandfilter • Filter backwash • Chlorine contact chamber • Effluent mixing tank • Continuous flow recorder The facility is located north of the NC Highway 49 bridge at Riverpointe Subdivision, Charlotte in Mecklenburg County. 2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Water Quality, construct additional facilities to operate a 0.100 MGD wastewater treatrnent system, and 3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Catawba River (Lake Wylie), classified WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin. Perrnit NC0071242 A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL During the period beginning upon expansion above 0.050 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS Flow BOD, 5-day (209C) Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen' Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature (9C) Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN) Total Phosphorus2 MBAS Footnotes: Monthly Average 0.100 MGD 15.0 mg/L 30.0 mg/L 4.0 mg/L 200/100 ml 2.0 mg/ LIMITS Weekly Average Daily Maximum 22.5 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 400/100 ml 28 p.g/L MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Measurement Frequency Continuous Weekly Weekly 2/Month Weekly Weekly Daily Weekly Monthly Weekly 2/Month Weekly Sample Type Recording Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Composite Composite Grab Grab Sample Location Influent or Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent 1. The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L. 2. Compliance shall be based upon a quarterly average of weekly samples. 3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts Permit NC0071242 A. (3.) The Catawba River Basinwide Water Quality Management Plan designated Lake Wylie as Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) and advanced levels of eutrophication have been observed in Lake Wylie by the States of North and South Carolina. In recognition of these problems, the Division will reserve the right to reopen the permit to add additional effluent nutrient limits if deemed appropriate by the Division (or Environmental Management Commission). A. (4.) This facility shall receive domestic wastewater only. Latitude: 35'06'12" Stream Class: WS-V 86B Longitude: 81 °©2'©2" Subbasin: 30834 Quad: G14SE Receiving Stream: Catawba River (Lake Wylie) NC0071242 - Riverpointe Subdivision WW'I`P Mecklenburg County Permit NC0071242 A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expansion above 0.050 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Average Weekly Average Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample Location Flow 0.050 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day (20°C) 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent NH3 as N 2/Month Composite Effluent Dissolved 0xygen1 Weekly Grab Effluent Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Weekly Grab Effluent Total Residual Chlorine Daily Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN) Quarterly Composite Effluent Total Phosphorus Quarterly Composite Effluent MBAS 2/Month Grab Effluent pH2 Weekly Grab Effluent Footnotes: 1. The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L. 2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts PART I (Continued) Section B. Schedule of Compliance 1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule: Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless specified below. 2. Perrnittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next schedule requirements. PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS SECTION A. DEFINITIONS Issuing Authority: The Director of the Division of Water Quality. 2. DEM or "the Division" Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. 3 EMC Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. 4. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. 5. Mass/Day Measurement* a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit. b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit. c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit. 6. Concentration Measurement a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part 1 of the permit. Part II Page 2 of 11 6. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I. g. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. 7. Other Measurements a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month. b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility, which occurs continually 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. 8. Types of Samples a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of: (1) 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 Part II Page 3 of 11 8. a. (2) 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 present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a 24-hour sampling period. b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge or the receiving waters. 9. Calculation of Means a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1). c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows. 10. Calendar Day: A calendar day is defined as 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. 11. Hazardous Substance: A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. 12. Toxic Pollutant: Act. A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Duty to Comply The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. Part II Page 4 of 11 1. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions 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. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)] c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) 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. [Ref: North Carolina General Statute's § 143-215.6A] d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 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. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. 2. Duty to MitigatC The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permits which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) 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. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable, and 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. Part II Page 5 of 11 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 to be kept by this permit. 9. Duty to Reapply If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit. 10. Expiration of Permit The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatory Recylirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified. 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 employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if 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. b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: (1) A person described above makes the authorization in writing; (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. c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification: "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." Part II Page 6 of 11 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. 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 1-1 .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 14. Previous Permits All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility. SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS 1. Certified Operator Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee must also employ a certified hack -up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A NCAC Chapter 8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, NCAC Chapter 8G.0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission, which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete. 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit. 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. 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Definitions (1) "Bypass" means 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. (2) "Severe property damage" means 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 does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production. Part II Page 7 of 11 4. b. Bypass not exceeding limitations. 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 c. and d. of this section. c. Notice (I) 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 affect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24-hour notice). d. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass 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 c. of this section. (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited. The Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. (3). The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section. Upsets a. Definition: "Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. b. Effect of an upset An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. 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. c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (2) of this permit. (4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this permit. d. Burden of proof: In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof. Part II Page 8 of 11 6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS L Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which 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. 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 (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day following the completed reporting period. The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 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 are 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. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is 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 reqi irement 4. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 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. 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. Part II Page 9 of 11 Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both. 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 and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit, 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. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the following information: 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 reqnired by law, to; a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location. Part II Page 10 of 11 SECTION E REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Change in Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. 2. Planned Changes The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 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 which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1). c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. Anticipated Noncompliance The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act. . Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2 of this permit) 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 the permit, using test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR. c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which may endanger 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. Part II Page 11 of 11 6. b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph: (1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours. c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph b, above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. 7. Other Noncompliance The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit. 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. 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 drcumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS A. Construction No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued. B. Groundwater Monitoring The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. C. hangs in Discharges of Toxic Substances The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe: 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 ug/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Five (5) 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 ug/L); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges In the event that the wastewater treatment facility is in substantial non-compliance for three consecutive months with the effluent discharge conditions of this NPDES Permit, the permittee shall, upon demand of the Division, conduct a study evaluating all available wastewater disposal alternatives and the permittee shall, within sixty days of notification by the Division, submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives with respect to environmental soundness and cost effectiveness. PART IV ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. CARL DANIEL Carolina Water Service, Inc. P.O. Box 240908 CHARLOTTE, NC Dear Per cc: ©fin NCDENR 28224 anuary 29, 2001 Michael F. Easley Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality i ,lN 1 TllSlti ll° llfl Subject: Renewal Notice • NPDES Permit NC0071242 RIVERPOINTE WWTP Mecklenburg County The subject permit expires on August 31, 2001. North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) requires that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice. To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than March 4, 2001. Failure to request renewal of the permit by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500,00. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. If any wastewater discharge will occur after August 31, 2001 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day. If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Bob Sledge of the Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at (919) 733-5083, extension 547. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional Office at (704) 663-1699 to begin the rescission process. Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of this page. cc: Central Files r�v�1 NPDES File r �atet;�tality Section Charles H. Weaver, NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719 VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES e-mail: charles.weaver@ncmail.net NPDES Permit NC0071242 Carolina Water Service, Inc. Mecklenburg County The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages: ❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies. ❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies. ❑ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit). ❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two copies. The following items must be submitted ONLY by Industrial facilities discharging process wastewater: ❑ Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA is not completed within one week of March 4, 2001, submit the application package without the PPA. Submit the PPA as soon as possible after March 4, 2001. The above requirement does NOT apply to municipal or nonindustrial facilities. PLEASE NOTE: Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your application package. Send the completed renewal package to: Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr. NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617