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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
December 5, 2008
Mr. Dale A. Ditmanson
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37338
Dear Mr. Ditmanson:
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Subject: Rescission of NPDES Permit NCO025101
Smokemont WWTP
Swain County
Division staff has. confirmed that the subject permit is no longer required. Therefore, in
accordance with your request, NPDES Permit NCO025101 is rescinded, effective immediately.
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If in the future the Park Service wishes to discharge wastewater to the State's surface waters,
they must first apply for and receive a new NPDES permit. Discharge of wastewater without a
valid NPDES permit will subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have questions about. this matter, please contact Charles Weaver of my staff at the
telephone number or address listed below.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Qualit
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Michael F. Easley, Governor Willia ss, ,Jr
Coleen H. Sullins,
October 8, 2007
Mr. Kevin M. FitzGerald
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN ' 37738
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO025101
Smokemont Campground WWTP
Swain County
Dear Mr. FitzGerald:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143 215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently
amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on August
15, 2007.
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
final
decision shall be and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of -Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please
contact Charles Weaver at telephone number [phone], extension 511.
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Subbasin: 40402 Smokemont Campground
Latitude: 35°32'57" WWTP
Longitude: 83'18'32"
Receiving Stream: Oconaluftee River

Permit NC00025101
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
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Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
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Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines
17 Ng/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Limit and monitoring requirements apply only if chlorine is used for disinfection; otherwise, no monitoring is
required.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. 'Definitions
2/Month
Samples. are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Averaee
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B ass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar DayDay
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Chiarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Satnnle
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant.volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more 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
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs -without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not
submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant
Federal effluent guideline[s] for the appropriate calculation interval.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiting daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will .be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]') shall be considered = L
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration hind
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit IssuingAu
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Qu=e-rly A—yerage (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant•.
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(I of the Clean Water Act.
Up -set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, ` improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean .of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured duting.the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B..General Conditions
L Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial- of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(4L) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308,318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CPR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or.
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knoudngy violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more -than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment -of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit.
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(ut) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. (40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to m+nimie or prevent any discharge or sludge use or, disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil "and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part H. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended
5. Propertyy Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41
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. SeverabiIity
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The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain'a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1} For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is, authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by.a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit .and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if.
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company.. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
7 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel pmpedy gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or tefminated for cause. The filing of 'a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (0].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et A
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility, by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of
➢ Receiving notification of 'a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. , Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]-
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(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 effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B).There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during, normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph C.
0) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliancewas caused -by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part H. B. 2. of this permit.
C. Burden of proof R CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Petmittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-2151 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the .regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Petmittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent
Section D. MonitorinQ 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 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 W CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 4 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Maf1 Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this .permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq),,the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce m;n;mum
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 Aetection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting_ level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 44 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be -retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall. record
the following information - [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individuals) who performed the sampling or measurements;-
c. The date(s) analyses were performed; -
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
P
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable .times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 01].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in. Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 U. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged.. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) &
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (i) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR
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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
.potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the.anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 0) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report'on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (I) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following.
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester, the known passage. of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass 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 within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making
any .false statement on any such reportmay result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in
NCGS 143-2151(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
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the planes treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment processes) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CPR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels' ;
0 One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one -milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(� Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW,. and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.,
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc)released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 400C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
£ Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, ,or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
Sewer Use Ordinance (SUQ
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (WS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the. development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part H, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40. CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits =, & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (I-IWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits gUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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6. Authorization to Construct (AtC)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization . to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to. the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year, and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year, for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year,
8. SIU`Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program; the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
9., Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The. Pcrmittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CPR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement. Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment. Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center'
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) .Significant Non -Compliance Hogg (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms j jDSE)
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three pears records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplishthe objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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IN REPLY REFER To:
D30
June 8, 2007
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
Mrs. Frances Candelaria
NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mrs. Candelaria:
Enclosed is the application for renewal of NPDES Permit #NC0025101 for Smokemont
Campground Wastewater Treatment Plant. No changes have been made at the facility
since issuance of the last permit.
As requested, an original and two copies are enclosed of the permit application and
narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. ,
NATIONAL
PARK
SERVICE
If you have any questions, please call Mike Stewart at [phone] or Alan Sumeriski
at [phone].
Sincerely,
LZ &
Kevin M. FitzGerald
Acting Superintendent
Enclosures
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM U
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit INCO025101
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service
Facility Name Smokemont Campground Wastewater Treatment Plant
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mailing Address
107 Park Headquarters Road
City Gatlinburg
State / Zip Code Tennessee 37738
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 1006 U.S. Highway 441, Smokemont
City Cherokee
State / Zip Code North Carolina 28719
County Swain
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mailing Address 107 Park Headquarters Road
City Gatlinburg
State / Zip Code Tennessee 37738
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
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For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
❑
Number of Employees
Residential
❑
Number of Homes
School
❑
Number of Students/Staff
Other
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Explain: Campgro
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
100% domestic wastewater from comfort stations in seasonal campground and RV dumpstation.
Population served: Variable/Transient
S. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
Oconaluftee River located in the Tennessee River Basin
8. Frequency of Discharge: ® Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: _
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacity, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
Seasonally operated (six months/year) extended aeration package plant with sludge
storage tank and polishing pond.
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,. PDES APPLICATION - FORM L
For -privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow .030 MGD
Annual Average daily flow .006 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow .020 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
12. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other
parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. Effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples
and must be no more than four and one half years old.
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Number of
Samples
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BOD5)
9.2
5.3
mg/l
4
Fecal Coliform
1,150
7.6
CFU/ 100 ml
4
Total Suspended Solids
13.0
7.6
mg/l
4
Temperature (Summer)
16.2
15.9
Degrees C
4
Temperature (Winter)
NA
NA
NA
0
pH
NL
NL
NL
0
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES NCO025101 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Special Order of Consent (SOC)
Non -attainment program (CAA) Other
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
4
Kevin M. FitzGerald Acting Superintendent
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature of
Date
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be
maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or
who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing
that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to
exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or
imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
3 of 3 Form-D 1/06

Smokemont Campground
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sludge Management Plan
Smokemont wastewater plant generates approximately 2,000 gallons of sludge per
operating season.
This sludge is held in the digester and de -watered as much as possible. At the end of the
season, the Town of Cherokee is contracted to pump and haul the digested sludge to their
treatment facility for processing.
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Alan G. Sumeriski Date
Chief, Facility Management Division
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Mailing Adlress:
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Permit Numher: County- 4; d
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Wastewatur Plum Spray Irrigation N/A
Physical/Chcrr czW Land Appliemlion NIA
Collection System _ Sub'Rurfacc NIA
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Operator in Responsible Charge:
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`Staff Review and Evaluation
NPDES Wastewater Permit
6/4/97
FACILITY INFORMATION
Facility Smokemont WWTP
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Facility Class II
STREAM CHARACTERISTICS
Stream Name
Oconaluftee River
Stream Class
C-Trout HQW
Sub -basin
04-04-02
Drainage Area (mil)
41
S7Q10 (cfs)
20
W7Q10 (cfs)
25.4
Avg (cfs)
37.6
IWC` (%)
0.23
Proposed Changes
Parameters Affected
Basis for change(s)
Changed monitoring frequency
NH3
.0500 regs
from Monthly to 2/month
Changed monitoring frequency
Fecal
.0500 regs
from Monthly to weekly
Changed monitoring frequency
BOD, TSS
.0500 regs
from 2/month to weekly
Compliance Schedule: N/A
Special Condition(s): N/A
Permits & Engineering Comments:
Facility does not utilize their chlorine contact chamber. Dilution = 430:1
Fecal numbers are high 96 / 95, max = 25000 / 92500, avg = 10634 / 36717
Last permit special condition E. - In the event that violations of the fecal coliform
requirements of the North Carolina water quality standards occur as a result of this
discharge, disinfection will immediately be required and the permit amended to
establish a colifoim effluent limitation.
Request RO comment on whether the facility should get a fecal limit or,a
suggestion that they use their chlorinator.
Recommend renewal of NPDES permit with the above change.
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Regional Office Evaluation and Recommendations:
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT:
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION: Mary Cabe
DATE: June 6, 1997
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NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Swain
PERMIT NUMBER NC0025101
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION ,
1. Facility and Address: Smokemont Campground
Mailing: 107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
2. Date of Investigation: June 11, 1997
3. Report Prepared By: Paul R. White
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Phillip M. Stewart
704-497-1921
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S. Directions to Site: Site is located between Tow String Road and
Smokemont Campground on the Oconoluftee River 4 miles north of the
Great Smoky Mountain National Park entrance at Cherokee. Turn in to
the entrance to Smokemont Campground and turn right immediately
across the Oconoluftee River. The treatment plant is .2 mile.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 33'• 00" Longitude: 830 18' 03"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. ESSE U.S.G.S. Quad kame Smokemont
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? yes
Yes No If'No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Site.is adjacent
to areas flooded in extreme events.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: 1 mile (Tow String area)
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Oconoluftee River
a. Classification: C Trout HQW
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Little Tennessee 040402
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: Receiving stream is a major drainage on the south side of
the Smokies. It'is adjacent to Hwy 441 for much of its length,
but has a forested drainage basin. The river is characterized
by extremely clear water, boulders, rapids, riffles, and pools.
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Uses include aquatic and wildlife propagation, fishing, wading,
tubing, boating, and water supply for the Cherokee Indian
Reservation.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted 0.030 MGD (Ultimate
Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater
Treatment facility? 0.030 mgd
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current
design capacity 0.030 mgd
d. Date(s) anal construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years:
none
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: Existing:
- comminutor with bar screen on bypass
- 30,000 gal. aeration basin, diffused aeration and dual
blowers.
- 153 sq. ft. clarifier with 8.5 ft. weir, dual hoppers, and
air lift sludge returns and skimmers
- 10,000 gal. sludge holding basin with diffused aeration.
- 1570 gal. chlorine contact basin with 22.5 degree V-notch
weir and ultrasonic water level sensor.
- Endress and Houser flow indicator, totalizer, and chart
recorder.
- 10 ft. wide x 20 ft. long Imhoff tank
- 450 sq. ft. sand drying bed
- 7500 sq. ft. polishing pond
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: none
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: ammonia
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): n/a
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DWQ Permit
Number
Residuals Contractor
Telephone Number
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER
C . Landf ill:
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d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify): Sludge from
holding basin transferred to Cherokee Indian Reservation.
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): II
4. SIC Codes(s): 7033 f
Primary 13 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 05507
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being,constructed:with Construction Grant Funds or
are any public monies.involved.,,(municipals only)? no
2.' Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests:
none
3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: n/a
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of
the non -discharge options available. Please provide,regional
perspective for each option evaluated..
Spray Irrigation: could be evaluated
Connection to Regional Sewer Systems The.Cherokee wastewater
collection system is less than 3 miles downstream.,
Subsurface: could be evaluated.
Other disposal options:
5. .Other Special Items':
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the permit be updated to current requirements
including weekly monitoring and reissued.
Signature of Report Preparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Name of Facility: 5�iWKEftA-) T CA9E6X0UJ-P -
Owner or Contact Person: P/l/ t-L/tom R C'r6WXTT
Mailing Address: G5h2I--P /07 fi/z� RD 37.736_
County: Telephone: -70 4( - 4 9'7 -
Present Classification: New FacilityExisting Facility_
NPDES Per. No. NC00 a5/01 Nondisc. Per. No.WQ Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: • rAt? L LA.-14/TC Telephone: 7 y .25/ i Date: 6-- -7-
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone: nor/- 25/-6Z4
Central Officg Telephone:
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Check Classification(s): Subsurface I Spray Irrigation Land Application
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Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I III IV Total Points: 40 K�
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SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand filters ,
5. grease trapinterceptor
6, oil/water separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
lagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6.
sand filters
7.
grease' trapAnterceptor
8.
oil/water separators
9.
disinfection
10.
chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11..
' spray Irrigation of wastewater
.In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shall
be rated using the point rating .system and will require an operator with an appropriate duel certification.
LAND APPLICATIONIRESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals, or contaminated soils on a designated, site.
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classilication, unless the flow Is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check lt Appropriate)
1. Oil/water Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. _Septic TanklSand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
and direct discharge; .
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed -loop Recycle Systems;
5. __Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oillwater separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and dispos J
6. Aquacullure operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified N permitted after July 1,
1993 or N upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system Is. riot being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the classification or reclassilication by the dommission, in writing.

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The fol.lowing scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate points)
rrEM POINTS
( 1) Industrial Pretreatment Units or Industrial Pretreatment Program (see definition No. 33)...................................................4
(2) DESIGN
FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd [rot applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge handling facilities for
water purification plants, totally closed cycle systems(see definition No. 11), and facilities consisting only of Item
(4)(d) or Items (4)(d) and (11)(d)]
0 - 20,000..............................................................................................................................................
20,001 - 50,000................................................................................................................................... .2
50.001 100.000....................................................................................................................................
100.001 250,000 ...................................................................................................................................4
250.001 500.000...................................................................................................................................5
500.001 1.000.000................................................................................................................................8
1,000,001 - 2,000,000...........................................................................................................................10
2,000.001 (and up) rate 1 point additional for each 200,000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of .................30
Design Flow (gpd)
(3) PRELIMINARY
UNI TSJPROCESSES (see definition No.32)
(a)
Bar Screens...............................................................................................................................................1
(b)
or
Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices........................................................................
(c)
Grit Removal..............................................................................................................................................
or
(d)
Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal............................................................................................................2
(a)
Flow Measuring Device................................................................................................................................1
(f)
or
Instrumented Flow Measurement............................................................................................................. 40
(g)
reaeratlon...............................................................................................................................................2
�Iluerd
(h)
Flow Equalization..........................................................................................................................2
(I)
Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity.................................................................................................................2
Mechanical................................................................................................................................................3
DissolvedAir Flotation................................................................................................................................8
11IPrechlorinatlon
..........................................................................................................................................5
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS/PROCESSES
(a)
Septic Tank (see definition No. 43)............................................................................................................2
(b)
Imhoff Tank...............................................................................................................................................5
(c)
Primary Clarillers..........................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non-toxlc Materials (sludge handling facilities for water
purification plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operations except recreational activities such as gem
orgold mining)........................................................................................................................................2
(5) SECONDARYTREATMENTLJNn PROCESSES
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
(1) Aeratlon-High Purity Oxygen System.............................................................................. 20-
DiffusedAir System......................................................................................................1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)..................................................................8
Separate Sludge Reaeratlon............................................................................................3
(II) Tdckling Filter
HighRate.......................................................................................................................7
StandardRate...............................................................................................................5
PackedTower.................................................................................................................5
(III) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter............................................................10
(iv) Aerated Lagoons..........................................................................................................10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10
(vi) Sand Filters -Intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculatingbiological.....................................................................................................3
(vll) Stabilization Lagoons....................................................................................................
(vili) CLutfl r........................................................................................................................ 5
(Ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of DOD and nitrogenous removal by
nitrification (see definition No. 12)(Points for this hem have to be in addition to hems
(5)(a)(1) through (5)(a)(viil),
utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a)...........................................2
utilizing other than the extended aeration process............................................................8
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOO removal......................................................................5
(XI) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')addhion........................................................................5
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
(1) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System.............................................................................20
DiffusedAir System.......................................................................................................10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) ................. .,............................................... 8
SeparateSludge Reaeratlon............................................................................................3
(11) Trickling Filter -High Rate...................................................................................................7
StandardRate...............................................................................................................5
PackedTower................................................................................................................5
(111) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter.............................................................10
(Iv) Rotating Biological Contactors ......................................................................................10
(v) Sand Fitter- Intermittent biological...................................................................................2
Recirculating biological....................................................................................................2
(VI) Clarifier..........................................................................................................................5
(6) TERTIARY ORQ.DVANCEDTREATMENT UNI'[WROCESSES
(a)
AMlvated Carbon Beds -
whhoutcarbon regeneration...................................................................................................5
withcarbon regeneration.......................................................................................................15
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed -
without carbon regeneration.................................................................................................5
withcarbon regeneration.....................................................................................................15
(c)
Air stripping.............................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Denhrlflcallon Process..............................................................................................................................10
(a)
Elecirodlalysls............................................................................................................................................5
(1)-
Foam Separation.......................................................................................................................................5
(g)
ton Exchange............................................................................................................................................5
(h)
Land Application of Treated Effluent (see definition No. 22b) (not applicable for sand, gravel, stone
and other similar mining operations) by high rate Infiltration..........................................................................4
(1)
Microscreens.............................................................................................................................................5
(1)
(k)
Phosphorous Removal by Biological Processes (See definition No. 26).......................................................
Polishing Ponds - without aeration...........................................................................................................2
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1 Ua' u............................................................................................ ....... ..
diffusedor mechanical................................................................................................•.......2
(m)
(n
............
Reverse o ' ........... 5
Sand or is Filters low rate 2
).
............................................
`�— high rate............ 5
(o)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide...................................................................................15
(p)
treatment processes for removal of.toxic materials other than metal or cyanide..............................................1 5'
(7)
SLUDGETREATMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Healed (anaerobic)...............................................................................................10
Aerobic..............................................................................................................................................5
Unheated(anaerobic)................................................................................................................................3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) ....................................................................................................5
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity ................................................. +.................................................................... 2
VacuumAssisted......................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Sludge Elutdatlon......................................................................................................................................6
(e)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or therrpalk } �, 5
(f)
Sludge Thickener (gravity)...........C& Kok....TLt!��C...........................................................................
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(1))............................................................8
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (Including gas storage).............................................................................................
Sludge Holding Tank Aerated
(1)
- ................................................................................................................ .5
Non-aerated.............................................................................................................................................2
())
Sludge Incinerator (not including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................10
(k)
Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices...................................................10
(e)
RESIDUALS LITILIZATIOWDISPOSAL (including Incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons..................................................................................................................................................2
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
orlandfill permit.....................................................................................................................................J(
(c)
Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the permittee of the wastewater treatment facility ...............................................
(9)
DISINFECTION
(a)
Chlorination.............................................................................................................................................5
(b)
Dechlorination..........................................................................................................................................5
(c)
Ozone......................................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Radiation..................................................................................................................................................5
(1 O)
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9) (not applicable to chemical additions rated as Rem (3)(1).
(5)(a)(A), (6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List.......................................................................................................................................5
....................................................................................................................................5
................................................................................................................................... 5
.........................................................................................................................5
(1 i)
MISCELLANEOUS UNITSrPROCESSES
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts significantly greater than Is common
fordomestic wastewater............................................................................................................................4
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are Inherent In land application systems) ...... 2
(c)
(d)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent in land application systems)..................................5
Pumps...................................................................................................................................................
(e)
Stand -By Power Supply........................................................................................................................
(1)
Thermal Pollution Control Device.................................................................................................................3
43 TOTAL POINTS.......................................................................... V _
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CLASSIFICATION `
ClassI...........................................................................................................5-25 Points
Class11.........................................................................................................26-50 Points
classIII........................................................................................................51.65 Points
ClassTV .......................................................................................................66-Up Points
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Facilities having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classificatAn of Class III.
.0004 DEFINITIONS
The following clefinitlons shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physicallchemlcal method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used in this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square fool and may be either upllow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant site;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which all solids are maintained In suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter Is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow -through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or diffuslon;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process, utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours.
(4) Agriculturally managed site. Any site on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.);
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium Ion Is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed Impurities;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve "secondary" effluent limits;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device In which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different densh!as;
(9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addition of chemical(s) to wastewater at an application point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different application points to achieve a specific result will be considered one
system; the capability to add chemicals) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different
purposes will result In the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of a chemical compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
its application to a dewatering device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing Inorganic, non -toxic materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other similar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achieve permit effluent limits on BOD
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13) Dechlorinatlon. The partial or complete reduction of residual chlorine In a liquid by any chemical or physical process;
(14) Denitrifioation Process. The conversion of nhrate-nitrogen to nitrogen gas;

(15) Electrodlalysls. Process for removing Ionized salts from water through the use of Ion-seleclive Ion -exchange membranes;
(16) Filter Press. A process operated mechanically for partially dewalering sludge;
(17) Foam Separation. The planned frothing of wastewater or wastewater effluent as a means of removing excessive amounts of detergent materials through
the introduction of air In the form of fine bubbles; also called foam fractionation;
(18) Grit Removal. The process of removing grit and other heavy mineral matter from wastewater;
(19) Imhoff Tank. A deep two story wastewater tank consisting of an upper sedimentation chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber.
(20) Instrumented Flow Measurement. A device which Indicates and records rate of flow;
(21) Ion Exchange. A chemical process in which Ions from two different molecules are exchanged;
(22) Land application:
(a) Sludge Disposal. A final sludge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to land either by spraying on the surface or by subsurface Injection
(i.e., chisel plow); [not applicable for types of sludge described In (11) of this Rule);
(b) Treated Effluent. The process of spraying treated wastewater onto a land area or other methods of application of wastewater onto a land area as a
means of final disposal or treatment;
(23) Microscreen. A low speed, continuously back -washed, rotating drum filter operating under gravity conditions as a polishing method for removing
suspended solids from effluert;
(24) Nitrification Process. The biochemical conversion of unoxidized nitrogen (ammonia and organic nitrogen) to oxidized nitrogen (usually nitrate);
(25) Nitrogenous Stage. A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for the specific purpose of converting ammonia nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen;
(26) Phosphate Removal, Biological. The removal of phosphorus from wastewater by an oxidanoxic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus
by the microorganisms-
(27) Polishing Pond. A holding pond following secondary treatment with sufficient detention time to allow settling of finely suspended solids;
(28) Post Aeration. Aeration following conventional secondary treatment units to Increase effluent D.O. or for any other purpose;
(29) Post Aeration. (Cascade) A polishing method by which dissolved oxygen Is added to the effluent by a nonmechanical, gravity means of flowing down a
series of steps or weirs; The flow occurring across the steps or weirs moves in a fairly thin layer and the operation of the cascade requires no operator
adjustment; thus, zero points are assigned even though this Is an essential step to meeting the limits of the discharge permit;
(30) Powdered to Granular Activated Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon process that utilizes biological activity and organic absorption by using powdered or
granular activated carbon; Virgin or regenerated carbon Is feed controlled Into the system;
(31) Preaeration. A tank constructed to provide aeration prior to primary treatment;
(32) Preliminary Units. Unit operations In the treatment process, such as screening and comminution, that prepare the liquor for subsequent major operations;
(33) Industrial Pretreatment.
(a) Pre-treatment Unit, Industrial. I conditioning of a waste at Its source before discharge, to remove or to neutralize substances Injurious to sewers and
treatment processes or to effect a partial reduction In load on the treatment process which is operated by the same governing body as the wastewater
treatment plant being rated;
b) Pre-treatment Program, Industrial - must be a State or EPA required program to receive points on the rating sheet;
(34) Primary Clarifiers. The first settling tanks through which wastewater is passed In a treatment works for the purpose of removing settleable and suspended
solids and BOD which Is associated with the solids;
(35) Pumps. All influent, effluent and In -plant pumps;
(36) Radiation. Disinfection or sterilization process utilizing devices emitting ultraviolet or gamma rays;
(37) Reverse Osmosis. A treatment process In which a heavy contaminated liquid Is pressurized through a membrane forming nearly pure liquid free from
suspended solids;
(38) Rotating Biological Contractors. A fixed biological growth process In which wastewater flows through tanks In which a series of partially submerged circular
surfaces are rotated;
(39) Sand Titers:
(a) Intermittent Biological. Filtration of effluent following septic tanks, lagoons, or some other treatment process in which further blodecomposhlon is
expected to produce desired effluents; Hydraulic loading rates on these filters are computed In gpd/ac and have a resulting low gpm/sf (less than one);
b) Recirculating biological -,the same type of sand filter as defined In Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rule with the added capability to recycle effluent back
through the sand filter;
(40) Sand or Mixed -Media Filters. A polishing process by which effluent limits are achieved through a further reduction of suspended solids;
(a) low rate -- gravity, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates In the one to three gpm/si range;
(b) high rate -- a pressure, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates In the five gpm/sf range; At any rate, the loading rate will exceed three gpn✓sl;
(41) Secondary Clarifiers. A tank which follows the biological unit of treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with the
biological treatment units;
(42) Separate Sludge Reaeration. A part of the contact stabilization process where the activated sludge Is transferred to a tank and aerated before returning it
to the contact basln;
(43) Septic Tank A single -story settling tank In which settled sludge Is In contact with the wastewater flowing through the tank; shall not be applicable for
septic tank systems serving single family residences having capacity of 2,000 gallons or less which discharge to a nitrification field;
(44) Sludge Digestion. The process by which organic or volatile matter and sludge is gasified, liquefied, mineralized or converted Into more stable organic matter
through the activity of living organisms, which Includes aerated holding tanks;
(45) Sludge Drying Beds. An area comprising natural or artificial layers of porous materials upon which digested sewage sludge Is dried by drainage and
evaporation;
(46) Sludge Elutriatlon. A process of sludge conditioning In which certain constituents are removed by successive washings with fresh water or plant effluent;
(47) Sludge Gas Utilization. The process of using sewage gas for the purpose of heating buildings, driving engiries, etc.;
(48) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonaerated). A tank utilized for small wastewater treatment plants not containing a digester In which sludge may be
kept fresh, and supernatant withdrawn prior to a drying method (i.e. sludge drying beds); This may be done by adding a small amount of air simply to keep the
sludge fresh, but not necessarily an amount that would be required to achieve stabilization of organic matter. A nonaerated tank would simply be used to
decant sludge prior to dewatering and would not allow long periods (several days of detention) without resulting odor problems;
(49) Sludge Incinerators. A furnace designed to bum sludge and to remove all moisture and combustible materials and reduce the sludge to a sterile ash;
(50) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Thermal). A process to make treated sludge less odorous and putrescble, and to reduce the pathogenic organism
content; This may be done by pH adjustment, chlorine dosing, or by heat treatment;
(51) Sludge Thickener. A type of sedimentation tank In which the sludge Is permitted to settle and thicken through agitation and gravity;
(52) Stabilization Lagoon. A type of oxidation lagoon In which biological oxidation of organic matter Is effected by natural transfer of oxygen to the waterfront
air (not a polishing pond);
(53) Sland-By Power Supply. On she or portable electrical generating equipment;
(54) Static Screens. A stationary screen designed to remove solids, Including non -biodegradable particulate (floatable solids, suspended solids and BOD
reduction) from municipal and Industrial wastewater treatment systems;
(55) Tertiary Treatment. A. stage of treatment following secondary which is primarily for the purpose of effluent polishing; A settling lagoon or sand or coal filter
might be employed for this purpose;
(56) Thermal Pollution Control Device. A device providing for the transfer of heat from a fluid flowing In tubes to another fluid outside the tubes, or vice versa;
or other means of regulating liquid tamFF��eratures;
(57) Thermal Sludge Conditioner. A ditioning process by which heat Is added for a protracted period of time to Improve the dewaterabilhy of sludge by the
solubilizing and hydraullzing of the smaller and more highly hydrated sludge particles;
(58) Toxic Materials. Those wastes or combinations of wastes, Including disease -causing agents which after discharge and upon exposure, Ingestion, Inhalation
or assimilation Into any organism, either directly from the environment or Indirectly by Ingestion through food chains, will cause death, disease, behavioral
abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutations, physiological malfunctions (Including malfunctions In reproduction) or physical deformations. In such organisms or their
offspring; Toxic materials Include, by way of Illustration and not limitation: lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, vanadium, arsenic, zinc, ortho-nhro-chlorobenzene
(ONCE), polychlorinated blphenyfs (PCBs) and dichlorodiphenyl idchloroethane (DDT); and any other materials that have or may hereafter be determined to hav
toxic properties;
(59) Trickling Filter. A biological treatment unit consisting of a material such as broken stone or rock over which wastewater Is distributed; A high rate trickling
filter Is one which operated at between 10 and 30 mgd per acre. A low rate trickling filter Is one which is designed to operate at one to four mgd per acre;
(60) Trickling Filter (Packed Tower). A plug flow type of operation In which wastewater flows down through successive layers of media or filtrate material; Organic
material Is removed continually by the active biological fixed growth In each successive layer. This method may produce 'secondary' quality effluent, or may be
adapted to produce a nitrified effluent;
(61) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuges, or Filter Presses. Devices which are designed to remove excess water from either digested or undigested sludge prior to disposal
or further treatment.

Re: NCO025101 - Smokemont WWTP
Subjec,': Re: 'C(1b251.{�1 Smokemon ;W'WTP`
From: Roger Edwards <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:14:01 -0500
To: Charles Weaver <[e-mail]>
CC: Roy Davis <[e-mail]>, Janet Cantwell <[e-mail]>, Wanda
Frazier <[e-mail]>
Charles,
Yes, ;escin MITM�N:PI�I✓S-permit.
R. Edwards
Charles Weaver wrote:
RagerghegUSDI /°IMP-S~ h d's requeste '_rescts�ron. I'maxngyou their reques .
Can I rescind it?
Thanks,
CHW
Roger Edwards - Rog [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Roger Edwards <Ro er.Edwards ncmail.net>
NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
1 of 1 1/26/2009 4:09 PM

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IN REPLY REFER TO:
D5039
United States 'Department of the Interior NATIONAL
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
November 25, 2008
Jeffrey Poupart
Point Source Branch
Surface Water Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Permit Revocation #NC0025101
Smokemont Sewer Treatment Plant
Swain County, NC
Dear Mr. Poupart:
On November 19, 2008, the sewage treatment plant serving Smokemont Campground located in
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, four miles north of Cherokee, North Carolina, was
removed from service. Please revoke NPDES Permit Number NCO025101.
The campground sewage is now connected to the Cherokee municipal system. We have properly
disposed of the activated sludge that was pumped from the treatment plant.
If you have any questions, please call Ben Dieterle at [phone].
Sincerely,
Hale A. Ditmanson
Superintendent
cc:
anet Cantwell, NCD'ENR'D'WQ
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DEC - 1 2008
WATER QUALITY SECTION
G ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
TAKE PRIDE°
INAMERIGA 7z .

MEMO TO THE FILE
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DATE: l/ 10,07-e AJ
FROM:
NC DIVISION OF

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2007
Annual Performance Report
Smokemont Campground
Wastewater Treatment Plant
I. General Information
Facility/System Name: Smokemont Campground WWTP
Responsible Entity: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Person In Charge/Contact: Phillip M. Stewart
60 Enloe -Floyd Bottoms Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
[phone]
Applicable Permit: NPDES T 1+SM�61`
Description of Treatment Process:
This plant is an extended aeration facility consisting of a comminutor/bar screen, aeration
basin, primary clarifier, chlorine contact chamber and polishing lagoon.
II. Performance:
This facility is operated on a seasonal basis May through October. It performed well
within permit specifications for the operational period. There were no permit violations
for the period.
III. Notification:
This report has been made available to users of Smokemont Campground by posting it in
a conspicuous place at the Kiosk registration desk.
IV. Certification:
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or
customers of the named system and that those users have been notified -of -its availability:`
Date: 01/0_ 3/200JAN 2 4 2008�`�
I lip M. to art
perator, S okemont Wastewat r lant
�rVgTER :lU.ALiTY SEc; T i"IJ
Great Sm Mountains National ='= —
Y gSHrVIi.LE RF_ C�!. _

G W A TF - Michael F. Easley, Governor
`jC, Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Q v IEmOolina Department or environment and Natural Resources
;
I^ Coleen H. Sullins, Director
y Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
October 5, 2007
Mr. Phillip Stewart
USDI National Park Service
1,07 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Smokemont WWTP
Permit No: NCO025101
Swain County
Dear Mr. Stewart:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form frorn
the inspection conducted on September 6, 2007. The facility appeared to be in
compliance with permit NC0025101. One item of note: the skimmer in the clarifier is
partially blocked and needs to be repaired.
As we discussed during the inspection, the Smokemont facility is expected to be
hooked to the Cherokee sewage system next spring. Please keep us informed when this
occurs.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext.
4667.
Sincerely,
et Cantwell
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc=V1/Q-AsheviIIe-Files l
WQ Central Files
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
NorthCarolina
Natizrallj/

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E P /� Washington, D.C. 2046o
i
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-3'I-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2' 111 12I
117 1819I S-j I � I 20
Remarks
211 1 1 1 l i l l l i l l I I I I I I l i l l l l l l l l I I j i I I i I I I I I I I
_L_L1_1_16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ---- ------- --------- --- Reserved ---------------------
72U 73L_ 74 75I IwI _ L _LL80
67I 169 70 u 71 ty
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES'permit Number)
01:15 PM 07/09/06
03/02/01
Smokemont WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
US Hwy 441 Near Smokemont
Cherokee NC 28719
01:50 PM07/09/06
07/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Phillip M Stewart/ORC/828-497-1911/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Phillip Stewart,107 Park Headquarters Rd Gatlinburg TN Contacted
37738//828-497-1921/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Flow Measurement ag Operations & Maintenance M Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program ® Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) ,A) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-45 A-S�t.4667/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page ## 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO025101 I11 12I 07/09/06 I17 18LCJ
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Mike Stewart/ORC assisted in the inspection of this facility.
The previous compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on M ay 17, 2006, by James Reid and Starr
Silvis.
The skimmer in the clarifier is partially blocked and needs to be fixed.
Mr. Stewart stated that the facility will in all probability be hooked onto the Cherokee'sewage system
ngxt spring.
The effluent was clear.
Mr. Stewart is doing a fine job of operating this facility.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO025101
Inspection Date: 09/06/2007
Owner - Facility: Smokemont WNFP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Ll
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge iM-
Cl
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Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? IM
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
n
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
n
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
G3
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
In
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Page # 3

Permit: NCO025101 Owner - Facility: Smokemont VINVTP
Inspection Date: 09/06/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
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b.Mechanical
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Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
■
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Comment:
Facility also utilizes a comminuter.
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
■
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■
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Cl
Is the DO level acceptable?
Cl
fl
0
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
❑
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
■
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Permit: N00025101 Owner - Facility: Smokemont MV1-P
Inspection Date: 09/06/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
n
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately ''/< of the sidewall depth)
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Comment: The skimmer is partially blocked and needs to be repaired.
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA
HE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
L
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lm
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Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
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# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
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Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
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Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
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Are dikes free of seepage?
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Are dikes free of erosion?
n
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Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
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Cl
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# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
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n
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# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
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Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
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Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
FA
Cl
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Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment:
Last calibration was in.te Spring of 2007.
Page # 5

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2006�
WATER QUALITY SE
l ASHEVILLE REGIONAL
Facility Management DYVisi o''"b
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 park headquarters Road
C'atlinburg, TN 37738
FAX [phone] Z
TION
2FFIC •st A �'`�
NATIONAL
PARK
MViCE
FAX
TnnivsnUssiarr
Date: + , Number of Sheets (including coversheet):
To: Fax Number:(;YQy) -Pqq-7a.yt�}
C&AM_4.,� I�'Lc.�tu... C z, ` Telephone. [phone]-,a-s�
Remarks:
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Raxing errors may be reporled to originator or phone [phone]
t-d 21LT-96irfs9a] dW suzeuunaw RNows ueeag e01:613 90 LD daS

, ENT OF 1,
4P�`'` 0� ' `-y U teed States
Department , of the Interior
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters. Road.
IN REPLY REFER TO:
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
D5039
January 16, 6 u
Division of Water Quality
DENR
Attn: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Gentlemen:
I will be transferring to a different position within the National Park Service effective
February 4, 2007. This letter is to delegate the following employees authority to sign the
monthly Effluent Report for Smokemont Campground until my position is filled
permanently:
Kevin M. FitzGerald
Harold O. Varnedoe, Jr.
It you have any questions, please contact Mike Stewart at [phone] or Lynda
Carter at [phone].
Sincerely,
Shawn . Benge
Chief, Facility Management Division
NATIONAL
PARK
SERVICE

North Carolina Department
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
ironment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
, Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Dffice
June 13, 2006
,�..
Phillip Stewart
'USDI National Park Service
107 Park Headquarters Rd
Gatlinburg TN 37738
SUBJECT: May 17, 2006
Compliance Sampling Inspection
USDI National Park Service
Smokemont WWTP
Permit No: NCO025101
Swain County
Dear Mr. Stewart:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on May 17, 2006. Jim Reid and I conducted the inspection. The
facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NCO025101.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at [phone] ext
4665.
Sincerely,
a
Starr Silvis
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
Nortl,Carolina
'Vahzra!!il

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 1 51 31 NCO025101 1 11 121 06/05/17 1 17 181 SI 191 SI 20I 1I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------- ------- ------ Reserved--------------------
671 169 701 1 711 1 721 NJ 73 I_LI I 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 Li 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Smokemont WWTP
02:30 PM 06/05/17
03/02/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
OS Hwy 441 Near Smokemont
Cherokee NC 28719
03:00 PM 06/05/17
07/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Jimmy Cardinal Counts/ORC/828-497-9146/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Phillip Stewart,107 Park Headquarters Rd Gatlinburg TN Contacted
37738//828-497-1921/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James R Reid i fj(i i le ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4651/
Starr Silvis _r ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ 06P
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Roger C Edwards (i ARO WQ//828-296-4500/p .�7 6
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NCO025101 I11 12I 06/05/17 117 isISI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Facility appears to be well run. The facility is working with the Town of Cherokee to tie into their system.
Sampling Results
BOD 4.0 mg/I
TSS 10 mg/1
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Permit: NCO025101
Inspection Date: 05/17/2006
Owner - Facility: Smokemont WWfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ Cl ❑ f_l
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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Permit: NC0025101
Inspection Date: 05/17/2006
Secondary Clarifier
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Owner - Facility: Smokemont WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
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Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 300 plus �_ J'�1 �;r: ;1 ; r,
Seed: Yes ❑ No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ No ❑ REMARKS:
Station ,#7 Date Begin 9 (yy/mm/dd) Time Begin Date End Time End Depth DM DB DB1H Value Type
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COD High 340 mg/l
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Qpliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100ml
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Collform: Tube Fecal 31615 /loom]
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Collform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml
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Residue: Total 500 mg/1
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Volatile 505 mg/l
10
Fixed 510 mg/l
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Residue: Suspended 530 P ! (' mg/l
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Volatile 535 mg/l
13
Fixed 540 m9/1
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pH 403 units
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Acidity to PH 4.5 436 mg/l
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Acidity to pH 8.3 435 rng/I
17tAlkalinity
nity to pH 8.3 415 mgA
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to pH 4.5 410 mg/l
1980
m9/1
20ity
76 NTU
Sampling Point %
2 194
Salinity %
480
Chloride 940 mg/l
Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/1
Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/1
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/l
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI
Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI:
Cyanide 720 mg/l
Fluoride 951 mg/1
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/l '
Grease and Oils 556 mg/l
Hardness Total900 mg/I
Specific Cond. 95
uMhos/cm2
MBAS 38260 mg/l
Phenols 32730 ug/I
Sulfate 945 oyy/I
Sulfide 745 mg/l
at 25 C Water Temperature
10 1300 .1.
Precipition (in/day) Cloud Cover %
YL'
36
NH3 as N 610 mg/I
Li-Lithlum 1132 ug/1
Mg -Magnesium 927
Mn-Manganese 1055
T[{N as N 625 mg/I
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/1
P: Total as P 665 mg/l
Na-Sodium 929 mg/1
Arsenic -Total 1002 ug/I
Kk as' P '70507 mgA
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/1
Se -Selenium 1147 ug/1
Hg-Mercury 71900 u9/I
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organopf+ osphorus Pesticides
CdCadmium 1027 ugA
Cr-Chromium:Total1034 ug/l
CuCoPPer 1042 ug/1
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NI -Nickel 1067 ug/I
Acid Herbicides
Pb-Lead 105I ug/1
2n-Zlne 1092 ug/1
Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics
Acid Extractable Orga�i.�g
Ag-Stiver 1077 ug/l ,
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/l
Purgeable Organics (VOA butt.
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca -Calcium
m 916 mg"g/I
Obalt 1037
FeIron1045
ug/l
Phytoplankton
Alkalinity Acidity
PH 8.3 pH 4.5 Air Temperatum (C)
PH 4.5 pH
8.3
82244 1431 82243
82242 20
Direction (Deg) Stream Flout Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Vel—i M/ti
ty ,"ran Scream L)¢.pth ft. S�raa. WidM ft
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Annual Performance Reportr-EC E Q
Smokemont Campground
Wastewater Treatment Plant JAN 2 5 2005 I
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I. General Information
Facility/System Name: ampground WWTP.
Responsible Entity: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Person In Charge/Contact: Phillip M. Stewart
60 Enloe -Floyd Bottoms Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
[phone]
Applicable Permit: NPDES NCO025101
Description of Treatment Process:
WATER QUALITY SON
ASHEVILLE REGIONAI nPm,
This plant is an extended aeration facility consisting of a comminutor/bar screen, aeration
basin, primary clarifier, chlorine contact chamber and polishing lagoon.
II. Performance:
This facility is operated on a seasonal basis May through October. It performed well
within permit specifications for the operational period. There were no permit violations
for the period.
III. Notification:
This report has been made available to users of Smokemont Campground by posting it in
a conspicuous place at the Kiosk registration desk.
IV. Certification:
I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or
customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability.
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United States Department of the Interior
IN REPLY REFER TO:
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December 18, 2003
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
Kelly Becker
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Dear Ms. Becker:
Enclosed are copies of official notification regarding the Environmental Assessment for the Smokemont
Water and Sewer Project, adjacent to the Oconaluftee River in the Smoky Mountains National Park, Swain
County, North Carolina.
We request your prompt review and will appreciate your comments of this proposed project. If you need
further information, please do not hesitate to call the NPS project manager, Chiara Palazzolo, at (865) 436-
1238 or the EBCI project manager, Danriie Childers,'at [phone].
Sincerely,
Philip A. Francis, Jr.
Acting Superintendent
Enclosure
cc: w/enclosure
Mr. Mark Davis (NC Wildlife Resources Commission)
Mr. Owen Anderson (NC Wildlife Resources Commission)
Ms. Kelly Becker (NC Department of Water Quality)
Dr. Jeffrey Crow (SE PO)
cc: w/o enclosure:
Dannie Childers (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians)
M.'Deacon (Science,Applicdtions International Corporation)'
JIFOEG 2 9 2003
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United States Department of the Interior
IN REPLY REFER TO:
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December 18, 2003
Ms. Chrys Baggett
State Clearinghouse
1302 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1302
Dear Ms. Baggett:
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
RE: NOTIFICATION FOR TIIE SMOKEMONT WATER AND SEWER PROJECT
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS) is
preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Smokemont Water and Sewer Project. The project
proposes to replace the water and sewer systems serving the Smokemont Development Area in the Great
Smoky Mountains National Park (Park) and to extend water and sewer service to the Park/Reservation
Boundaryjust outside the Tow String Community. The project site is located approximately five miles
from Cherokee, NC.
The proposed project is located in Swain County and is covered by the USGS 7.5-minute Smokemont,
North Carolina quadrangle. The general location is from the existing sewer treatment plant at the
Smokemont campground south along the Oconaluftee River to the Job Corps Center. Two alternate
alignments have been identified for analysis in the EA (Figure 1). A third alternate was considered but will
likely be dismissed from further analysis due to prohibitive costs and the potential for adverse impacts.
The alignment for Alternate 1 begins at the existing sewer treatment plant and follows the old roadway
(Horse Camp Road) parallel to the river to the horse barn at Tow String Road. An extension would run
from this point to the Park/Reservation Boundary for the Tow String Community. After picking up the Tow
String Community, the alignment would cross the river and would run along US 441 to the Mingus Mill
access point. After picking up the outfall from the Mingus Mill septic tanks, the sewer would cross the river
to the existing sewer serving the Job Corps Center. The water main would tie into the existing water main
on US 441 at Mingus Creek.
The alignment for Alternate 2 begins at the existing sewer treatment plant and crosses the river as soon as
possible. The water and sewer would then run along US 441 to the Mingus Mill access point. After picking
up the outfall from the Mingus Mill septic tanks, the sewer would cross the river to the existing sewer
serving the Job Corps Center. The water main would tie into the existing water main on US 441 at Mingus
Creek. This alternate would require an additional river crossing to serve the horse barn and the Tow String
Community.
In addition to the construction of the new water and sewer lines, both alternatives also include replacement
of approximately 3,000 linear feet of old water and sewer line located within the Smokemont Development
Area, abandonment of the existing well, removal of the chlorination station, underground water reservoir
tanks, and wastewater treatment plant that serve the Smokemont Development Area. A new sewer line
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would also be constructed to connect the existing sewer line serving the Jobs Corps Center to the NPS
office, residential and maintenance buildings located behind the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
Construction at the stream crossings will be conducted according to all applicable permit conditions. The
preferred construction method will be directional boring. If directional boring is not feasible, trenching
methods will be used. The Oconaluftee River crossings will also use an inverted siphon for the sewer line.
Inverted siphons may or may not be needed for the smaller tributary crossings.
This letter is intended to serve as a notification for the proposed action. We are presently in the early stage
of planning for this project and need to know if the proposed action will impact Corps of Engineers
jurisdictional concerns or will have any effect, either favorable or adverse, on any programs being planned
or executed by your agency. Areas of specific concern to your agency will be addressed during the
preparation of the EA. In addition, please advise us if your agency would like to be added as a
"Cooperating Agency."
If you need further information, please do not hesitate to call the NPS project manager, Chiara Palazzolo, at
[phone] or the EBCI project manager, Dannie Childers, at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Philip A. Francis, Jr.
Acting Superintendent
Enclosure
cc: w/enclosure
Mr. Mark Davis (NC Wildlife Resources Commission)
Mr. Owen Anderson (NC Wildlife Resources Commission)
Ms. Kelly Becker (NC Department of Water Quality)
Dr. Jeffrey Crow (SBPO)
cc: w/o enclosure:
Dannie Childers (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians)
M. Deacon (Science Applications International Corporation)

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